Dana Point Lawyers

Nearly 30 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts. Specialize in representing small and mid-size businesses in variety of commercial disputes.

Shirin Forootan is the Managing Attorney at Forootan Law, where she provides a wide variety of services related to employment law, including litigation (both sides), workplace investigations, advice & counsel, workforce training, and expert witness testimony. She brings to the table over a dozen years of experience practicing law in Orange County, where she has had the privilege of litigating cases at large, medium, and small law firms, on both the defense and plaintiff’s side. Ms. Forootan is well-versed in California employment laws, particularly claims for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. Ms. Forootan commenced her career at...

Craig Sanders is the founding partner of the Sanders Law Group and a senior trial attorney. During the course of his more than thirty-year professional career, Mr. Sanders has handled complex civil litigation matters throughout the nations Federal Courts. Focusing his career on intellectual property (copyright and trademark infringement litigation), consumer protection, litigation and employment matters, Mr. Sanders oversees the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department and Trial Department. In addition to his IP experience, Mr. Sanders is also well-versed in commercial litigation having represented businesses in contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud...

With over a decade of experience in real estate litigation and transactions, Alain Cesar is a consumer attorney known for his commitment to protecting clients' interests. His extensive knowledge and successful track record in resolving real estate disputes and consumer litigation centered around Fair Credit Reporting Act violations make him a trusted legal advocate in the field. Additionally, Alain Cesar has dedicated over six years to advocating for consumer protection, helping individuals who have been victimized by wrongful foreclosure, predatory, inaccurate credit reporting and deceptive practices, and other consumer-related issues. He has a strong passion for justice and is committed...

Paul Ultimo is a litigation attorney representing clients in California state and federal courts. Mr. Ultimo accepts matters in the field of personal injury, real estate, and probate. Mr. Ultimo may be contacted at (949) 600-8026.

Kirk A. Lauby has a varied and comprehensive background in business management which is of particular benefit to the firm's business and business litigation clients. Mr. Lauby was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1978, and has combined his legal practice with business endeavors in the food marketing industry, oil and gas exploration, and real estate building and development.

Mr. Lauby is an experienced trial attorney with a focus on business litigation, construction defect litigation, construction injury litigation, premises liability, contractor general counsel assignments and personal injury. He has the distinction of having represented the developer defendants in what...

I am a family law attorney and mediator. I specialize in assisting couples settle their divorce cases out of court through my consensual dispute resolution processes, mediation and collaborative divorce. I have over twenty years experience working with couples to resolve the issues in their divorce using my flat fee mediation programs. I also work as a collaborative attorney in cases where I collaborate with the couple and other professionals, including Child Specialists, Divorce Coaches, Marriage and Family Therapists and Financial Specialists. My clients save money using a problem solving approach that allows them to...

Today, individuals and businesses need to be informed and prepared more than ever. Thorough, well-advised immigration applications are extremely important in today’s environment. Brudner Law is dedicated to removing any confusion and making immigration clear.

Our goal is to prepare your immigration application to avoid as many pitfalls as possible, early on. Extra care and detail saves you time, resources, and worry.

Yael Brudner is the founder of the firm. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2008. She received her law degree from the University of Haifa, Israel and is licensed to practice law in Israel as well. Yael...

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Jeffrey R. Marquart attended the Illinois Institute of Technology where he was on the Dean's List and graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Thereafter, he attended the University of Notre Dame Law School where he was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Commercial Transactions and received his Juris Doctorate in 1987. Following his admission to the Illinois and Federal Bars in 1987, he practiced with a prominent Intellectual Property firm in Chicago, with an emphasis on Patent, Trademark and related litigation. In 1989, he was admitted...

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My practice has focused on EMPLOYMENT LAW cases in Federal and California Courts for 40+ years. I am a trial attorney, and have handled employment and housing cases involving race, age, gender, and physical disability harassment and discrimination and cases involving sexual harassment and discrimination.
I also handle WAGE AND HOUR matters involving the wrongful theft of wages, including class actions. I have represented both the employee and employer although I predominately represent the employee....

With 46 years of practice in both bankruptcy and family law, I have developed a deep understanding of these fields, recognizing that consumers desire quick, low-conflict, and cost-effective resolutions to their issues. As one of the few dual Certified Specialists in Bankruptcy (from 1995 to the present) and Family Law (from 1992 to 2017), I am often approached by attorneys and litigants needing guidance when their cases extend from one area into the other, requiring knowledge and experience in both domains. Additionally, I have frequently contributed as a speaker and guest lecturer. My commitment to public service is profound. I have...

Adam Shea is a talented, successful, and nationally recognized personal injury attorney with Panish Shea & Boyle LLP. He has successfully handle injury and mass tort cases with multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and prides himself on his high ethical and professional standards. Adam and the PSB team represent negligently injured individuals in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange County as well as across the whole of Southern California.

Ms. Thomasson worked as a legal assistant for a Plaintiff subrogation law firm in Orange, California, for ten years while attending California State University, Fullerton, and the University of La Verne, College of Law. In July 2007, she graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne. After passing the bar exam on her first try, she accepted a position with a medium-sized professional malpractice defense law firm in Long Beach, California. There she represented hospitals, doctors, nurses, chiropractors and other healthcare professionals against claims involving malpractice, employment disputes and disciplinary proceedings. Thomasson has litigated countless cases in...

I am an attorney specializing in business litigation, real estate law, and bankruptcy. As both an MBA and a California Licensed Real Estate Broker, I hold specialized credentials that afford me a very comprehensive understanding of the complexities associated with real estate and business issues. I have recent experience successfully taking business litigation cases to trial, successfully taking collection claims to trial, and saving many homes from foreclosure utilizing bankruptcy protection. I have also been successful in settling personal injury claims and in negotiating several family law cases.  It has been my my privilege to gain a great deal of diverse experience. It...

Todd Gallinger is the founder and principal of Gallinger Law. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and all Federal District Courts in California. Mr. Gallinger’s practice focuses on the needs of small businesses and their owners, as well as non-profit law. For his education, Mr. Gallinger attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree cum laude in Religious Studies, and the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC, where he earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude. Mr. Gallinger writes frequently on numerous legal and political topics, including acting as a regular...

Benjamin Heston handles bankruptcy cases for individuals and small businesses. He has a strong background in public service and volunteering. Mr. Heston has served as Vice-President of the Riverside County Barristers Association, an organization primarily dedicated to assisting young attorneys in their transition to their new careers.

Attorney Mark C. Hargan has 37 years of legal experience with major emphasis on Construction Law representing Owners, General Contractors, Subcontractors and Material Suppliers in all aspects of Public and Private Construction Projects. Mr. Hargan has successfully represented construction clients in regard to Bid Protests, Preparation and Negotiation of Claims, Construction Disputes, Mechanic's Liens, Stop Notices, Extra Work and Delay Claims, Construction Defects and Surety Bond Claims in Mediations, Arbitrations and Trials. Mr. Hargan is also highly experience in the areas of Business, Real Estate and Personal Injury Law. Mr. Hargan...

Chris M. Kiernan is the Managing Attorney of the Orange County office of Talkov Law in Irvine, California with a focus on bankruptcy, real estate, and business litigation and disputes. Prior to joining Talkov Law, Chris worked alongside Scott Talkov at Reid & Hellyer,  an Inland Empire law firm dating back to 1897. Chris also has experience at a Southern California-based law firm practicing commercial and bankruptcy litigation serving clients of regional and national prominence.

Chris obtained his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 2017, and his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina...

I am an associate at Innovation Capital Law Group, where I practice intellectual property law, corporate and securities law. Prior to joining the firm, I worked for Technology Capital Law Group, a law firm specializing in representing technology companies. I specialize in patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and licensing transactions. I am admitted to practice in the State of California and United States District Court Central District, Northern District, and Southern District of California. I am also a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office. I was a chemical engineer before...

Paul Lee is engaged in the relentless pursuit of justice for victims of serious injuries. He has successfully handled hundreds of major personal injury matters, including those involving vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, products liability, toxic torts and premises liability, including severe spinal cord injuries, brain damage, fractures, amputations, third degree burns, severe lung damage, leukemia and other injuries. In the area of defective and dangerous products, Paul has successfully settled cases involving automobiles, heavy machinery and equipment, consumer products, chemicals and pharmaceutical products. Before founding Kaplan Lee LLP, Paul was a litigation partner at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP, one of...

I am a seasoned and accomplished litigator with a distinguished track record of success in navigating complex civil litigation. I earned my Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, one of the nation’s most prestigious legal institutions, and am admitted to the State Bar of California and Washington D.C. My career spans a wide range of legal practice areas, including business litigation, trademark and copyright disputes, inverse condemnation, defamation, premises liability, and personal injury cases. My deep understanding of the legal system, coupled with my sharp analytical skills and strategic thinking, has enabled me to achieve outstanding...

I have extensive experience in legal, finance, management and company-building.

As an attorney, my focus has been on transactional drafting and negotiation and providing ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation to numerous private individuals as well as companies in varied fields such as media and entertainment, oil and gas, mining and exploration, virtual reality technologies, private health care, cannabis, and mortgage lending and real estate.

As an entertainment professional, I have acquired, or produced, and distributed dozens of feature films, while usually being active in managing the business and legal affairs of most the companies I have worked for or founded. My...

Lead counsel in employment litigation matters including wrongful termination, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower, trade secrets/unfair competition, age discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, wage and hour, arbitrations, Labor Commissioner hearings, and investigations. Advise employers regarding compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Negotiation of dispute resolution, employment contracts, and severance agreements. Read More Lead counsel in a wide variety of business litigation matters involving shareholder and LLC member disputes, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, collection of accounts receivable, supply chain disputes, commercial leases, product failures, warranty claims, product recalls, unfair competition, defense of consumer claims, quality control...

Kyle D. Kring is a founding partner of Kring & Chung, LLP. He is a veteran of a number of lengthy jury trials in both State and Federal Court. He has experience in all aspects of litigation, with specialties in construction defect litigation, public and private construction law, public works contracting, employment law, products liability, insurance coverage disputes and real estate litigation matters.

Roger E. Naghash is dedicated to aggressively advocating for the rights and interests of his clients in a broad range of legal matters. He provides customized legal services and representation to fit the specific needs of each client. Always with honesty and integrity, Roger is a fierce advocate who fights for the justice his clients are entitled to under state and federal laws. He is committed to keeping clients informed and involved, and pursuing the best possible outcomes with quality, hands-on, and affordable service.

Roger earned his B.S. from Western State University and his J.D. from Western State University College of...

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I have thirty-eight years of legal experience. My legal practice is in civil matters involving maritime law, personal injury and business law. I have handled a wide variety of cases and have associations with other legal specialists. My goal is to represent my clients effectively and economically to produce high-quality legal services resulting in a successful outcome for my clients.

Think Defense is a professional law corporation that delivers effective legal representation in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation.

Before founding the firm, Mr. Dabiri was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles and Orange County, where he investigated and prosecuted a wide range of federal criminal cases.

Before serving as a federal prosecutor, he litigated complex civil cases at one of the best and biggest law firms in the world, O'Melveny & Myers.

And before joining the firm, he clerked for a federal trial judge at the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

He earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science...