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Jennifer Wood Dienhart’s practice focuses on eminent domain, inverse condemnation and other complex business disputes. Ms. Dienhart has represented clients in disputes concerning condemnation of real property, inverse condemnation, breach of lease agreements, breach of purchase and sale agreements, and adjustment of rental rates, among others. Her eminent domain experience includes cases concerning total and partial takings, loss of business goodwill, precondemnation damages, and severance damages. She has advised clients regarding pre-condemnation activity and relocation benefits.. Ms. Dienhart recently spoke at the International Right of Way Chapter 57's Education Seminar regarding Resolutions of Necessity .  She has also co-authored articles regarding the United States Supreme Court eminent domain decision in Kelo v. City of New London and appropriate dates of value.

Jennifer McClure’s practice focuses on eminent domain, inverse condemnation matters, and other complex business disputes.  Ms. McClure has represented clients in disputes concerning condemnation of real property, inverse condemnation, breach of lease agreements, and adjustment of rental rates, among others. Her eminent domain experience includes cases concerning total and partial takings, loss of business goodwill, precondemnation damages, and severance damages. She advises clients regarding pre-condemnation activity and relocation benefits.. Ms. McClure also represents and advises clients in land use litigation matters, water rights and environmental disputes. Her litigation experience includes representation of developers in variety of construction defect litigations and national insurers in numerous environmental coverage actions.

Jeff Pham has devoted his career to counseling businesses and providing them with the legal expertise required to realize their goals.. Mr. Pham began his career as corporate counsel to CoreLogic, Inc. (NYSE: CLGX), the world’s largest provider of real estate data and analytics. During his tenure, Mr. Pham advised the company on a broad array of legal matters—from routine business transactions, to trade secret enforcement, to international corporate acquisitions.. Mr. Pham founded Founders First Law, APC in 2025. His practice now focuses on the full range of business law matters that companies encounter most frequently in their operations, including business entity formations, commercial real estate leases, employment agreements, vendor contracts, mergers and acquisitions, asset sales and purchases, and intellectual property licenses. He prides himself on delivering insightful, practical, and cost-effective legal solutions on behalf of his clients, and takes a personal interest in their success.

James K. Ulwelling is the principal of Ulwelling Law, APC. His practice focuses on real estate, community association law, and business litigation. Previously, Jim was one of the founding partners of Ulwelling | Siddiqui LLP and a partner at Morris Polich & Purdy, LLP (now merged with Clark Hill). Jim has been lead trial counsel in numerous lawsuits and arbitrations over the years, where he has exhibited skills in courtroom strategy, critical analysis and sophisticated advocacy. Jim is frequently engaged by other attorneys, and has served as a testifying expert witness in legal malpractice actions.. Jim is actively engaged with professional groups serving the real estate, community association and business communities. He is a member of the Real Property Section of the State Bar of California and the Community Associations Institute, Orange County Chapter. He is a featured speaker for groups such as the Community Associations Institute, Chapman University School of Law, the Employer Advisory Council of Orange County, and the Orange County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Orange County Bar Association, and numerous commercial and residential real estate brokerages. He has served on the Publications Committee and the Mediation Committee for the Community Associations Institute. Jim has been published in periodicals and trade journals such as California Law Business, The Law Journal and OC View.. Jim received an undergraduate degree in Political Science from UCLA, where he received recognition on the Dean's List.  In 1994, he earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he served as Associate Editor of the Santa Clara Law Review.  He subsequently completed additional training as a mediator through the Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations and actively served as a community volunteer mediator.. Jim has resided in Orange County since 1998.  He lives in Irvine.  He enjoys camping and traveling with his family, as well as swimming, hiking, gardening, fishing and UCLA sports.

In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Steven Soliman was selected as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction.. Steven is a passionate and dedicated attorney with litigation experience in complex personal injury and employment cases. Born and raised in Southern California, Steven is committed to serving the people of this great State.. After working many years for two of the largest and most successful plaintiff's civil law firms in California and obtaining outstanding results on behalf of his clients, Steven started his own practice with a continued focus on representing victims and making sure each client gets everything they are entitled to. He has litigated cases against multi-million dollar companies earning his clients the full value of their cases so that they get the compensation they deserve.. Steven graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he earned his Juris Doctor. While in law school, Steven focused his education on civil litigation and trial technique. He was a member of the National Moot Court Team where he helped lead his team into the final rounds of the competition while also receiving the award for Best Brief. Steven also participated in the Joseph Scott Moot Court Competition, where he competed into the final round and received an award for Top Brief. Steven's undergraduate education was completed at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honors.. Steven is licensed to practice law in the State of California.

I've been in practice since 1992, and have successfully represented clients in jury trials and in the court of appeal.

I'm a dedicated Lemon Law attorney committed to protecting the rights of consumers across California. I understand the frustration and stress that comes with owning a defective vehicle, and I fight tirelessly to hold automakers accountable. With a 99% success rate, I take pride in helping my clients find relief—whether it’s getting the manufacturer to repurchase the vehicle or securing a meaningful cash settlement. Every case is personal, and I'm here to guide you through the process with compassion, clarity, and relentless advocacy.

I was born and raised in Orange County, California. I grew up oil painting and always thought that I would pursue a career in art. I ultimately earned a degree in fine art at California State University Long Beach but it was during my studies there that I discovered my interest in the law. So after graduating I changed direction and attended Western State University Law School in Fullerton. Today I am so glad I made that choice because I love practicing law and enjoy putting my strengths to good use in estate planning for small to mid-size estates.. After finishing law school I worked in the litigation department of a national insurance company in Orange where I handled a variety of complex matters. My focus was construction defect litigation but I also represented a variety of defendants in personal injury cases. During that time I was lucky enough to participate in many arbitrations and mediations which gave me the most useful and important skill I use today: I know how to listen carefully and take time to understand what people truly want.. I currently live in Costa Mesa with my husband and three active young boys. I share the same concerns as many other parents of young children, such as who will we name as guardian of our minor children and how do we want their inheritance distributed? I love meeting new clients to explain their options and work through a plan together. I understand firsthand the needs of growing families and I want you to rest easy knowing that your estate is in order.. I still enjoy oil painting and see many parallels with working in the legal field: each discipline requires logical thinking and problem solving. And ultimately there is a final product on which I am proud to put my name. Let's have a conversation about your plans for your family and how I can help you implement them.

I represent people injured by the wrongful acts of others.. Notable Cases:

I received the California State Bar specialist designation in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate law in 2010 and the California State Bar specialist designation in Taxation law in 2012.  I am currently one of less than 100 attorneys in the state with both designations.  I am also licensed in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, South Dakota, and soon to be Hawaii.  My practice focuses on estate planning for high net worth individuals by implementing a team approach to planning with the client's CPA, financial advisor, and insurance advisor.. In addition to my legal work, I provide pro bono help to Churches and religious ministries (also on the formation of those organizations).  I am also active in my church, Berean Bible Church of Hilo, Hawaii.

I like spending time with my family traveling, going to movies, plays, and concerts. Bankruptcy work is challenging; one soon learns that all types of people encounter financial problems at some point in their lives.

I have represented homeowners' associations, property owners, municipalities, developers, contractors, and insurance companies in every kind of real estate or construiction matter for over 20 years all over California.  I worked full time for a real estate/construction firm during law school, and have represented clients in litigation and real estate transactions ever since.  My current practice is primarily representation of property owners in litigation, but I have handled may transactional matters as well.  I work to be very sensitive to my clients' needs, and work hard to protect their interests in any matter.. My work out of the firm's East Bay and Orange County offices, but modern technology allows me to handle cases all over California.

I have been practicing law since 2007, with trial and appellate victories totaling over $60 million. I was proud to be part of the trial and appellate teams that achieved one of California’s 50 largest judgments in 2018, and one of the 20 largest in 2019.. I took my law degree with honors from Chapman Law School, now the Fowler School of Law, in 2007, where I had the privilege of serving as editor-in-chief of the Chapman Law Review. I had the honor to extern for the late Presiding Justice David Sills of the Court of Appeal in Santa Ana, and to teach civil procedure to law students as an adjunct professor of law at the Fowler School of Law. My legal analysis on issues including trial and appellate practice has been published in several law reviews and legal journals.. My wife, Andi, and I have two young children and are active in our community. We started the group Non-Toxic Huntington Beach in 2017, and we are involved in the city's Fourth of July Parade Committee. I have served on the board of the Orange County Federalist Society since 2008, and I previously served two terms on the Orange County Human Relations Commission on appointment by the Board of Supervisors.

I focus on Eminent Domain/Inverse Condemnation issues.

I focus on helping injured people. My practice includes all types of personal injury cases and workers compensation matters. I have handled hundreds of trials and mediations.. If you have been injured in an auto accident or at work and are you worried and stressed out about the following:. How am I supposed to get medical treatment?. How do I report my accident?. Can my employer retaliate against me for making a workers’ compensation claim?. Is the insurance company treating me fairly?. I am too injured to work, how do I get paid?. My employer’s doctor says I am not injured and can go back to work, but I can’t!. If you are desperate for honest advice from an attorney you are in the RIGHT place!. I have been practicing injury law for 25 years. I have worked for insurance companies and I know how they think.. I handle all cases on a contingency, which means “if I don’t win, you don’t pay”. Let me and my staff,take care of your concerns and get you’re the treatment and compensation you deserve.

I am one of the founding partners at Kazerouni Law Group. My legal areas of interest include Personal Injury, Consumer Rights, and Class Action litigation promoting consumers' interests and protection.. After graduating from the University of California in Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, I pursued my passion for law by attending the Chapman University School of Law in Orange County, California. While at Chapman Law School, I served as a student editor for Orange County’s prestigious Bar Association Publication, The Orange County Lawyer.. I have successfully litigated over 100 personal injury cases involving minor soft tissue damages to catastrophic injury cases involving brain, burn, and mold injuries.  As a staunch advocate for consumer rights, I have also successfully litigated multiple Attorney Malpractice Cases, Consumer Rights Cases, including pro bono advocacy on behalf of consumers.. I have a passion for representing consumers at large and furthering consumer rights whether on an individual basis or as a class action matter and do not shy away from taking on large national corporations, banks, or insurance carriers to protect consumer interstes.. In 2017 I was selected to Super Lawyers' Southern California Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice.  Only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction.  I was also honored to be on the list of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2017.. Organizations:. President's Club Member of Consumer Attorneys of California. Member of American Association for Justice. Member of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Member of American Bar Association. Member of Orange County Bar Association. Member of Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Member of Iranian American Bar Association. Member of Phi Alpha Delta International Legal Fraternity. Licensed to Practice in:. Supreme Court of the United States. California Supreme Court. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. United States District Court for the Southern District of California. United States District Court for the Central District of California. United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. All California State Courts. All Texas State Courts. District of Columbia

I am a workers’ compensation and employment attorney serving clients throughout California. I have extensive experience litigating matters with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. I strive to achieve the best possible result for my clients. My goal is to keep them always well informed and provide great representation. With the help of my attentive staff, we have successfully achieved great outcomes.

I am a Founding Partner of Ford & Diulio PC: A boutique litigation firm consisting of former “BigLaw” lawyers who believe that our success is directly related to the value we provide and results that we achieve for our clients.. Our attorneys specialize in three primary areas: Personal Injury, Business Disputes, and Labor & Employment.. Ford & Diulio is not your traditional law firm. We have extensive experience working on high-value cases from all perspectives: plaintiffs, defendants, and even as part of the judiciary – Brendan and Kris both served as federal law clerks before entering private practice. Clients benefit from this experience.. We also believe that our fee arrangements with our clients should reflect our aligned interests. To that end, we offer a vast array of alternative fee arrangements, including pure contingency, hybrid, phased billing, and others. Our goal is to create a fee structure where we are rewarded for achieving our clients’ goals and delivering great results in the most efficient manner possible.Referrals are the lifeblood of a law firm.  We welcome them, we appreciate them, and we pay for them consistent with State Bar rules.  We promise that all of your referrals will receive premium service and care, and that we will work tirelessly to get the best result possible.So what can you do now?. We are going to be providing a lot of great content, so be sure to visit our blog often!

I am a founder and the managing partner of Hytrek Tursts. I handle estate planning matters.. Before starting Hytrek Trusts, I worked as an insurance defense attorney for reputable nationwide firms where I learned transferrable litigation skills and tactics. I now uses those legal strategies and tactics to the advantage of our clients.. I earned my Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School and graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, I was Editor in Chief of Whittier Law Review and acted as a member of the Board of Whittier Moot Court. I earned a CALI award in Arbitration and was also published in the Whittier Law Review for his article, “Property Rights in Current Space Law: A Hindrance to Space Exploration.”. I was born and raised in Nebraska, where I attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

I am a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel () and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law (by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization). I concentrate on trust and estate matters with emphasis on trust and probate administration, including probate court representation. I also serve as a private fiduciary.

Hugh represents diverse clients from various industries, working closely with entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, and individuals in the social media sector. He advises clients on a multitude of operational legal matters such as company formations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, and complex commercial arrangements in addition to managing and resolving business disputes.. Raised in a family of small business owners, he gained an early understanding of the unique challenges and needs of entrepreneurs, equipping him to align legal strategies effectively with clients’ business objectives. His background enables him to provide empathetic and practical counsel, ensuring clients’ interests are safeguarded while they focus on innovation and growth.. In addition to practicing law, Hugh serves as an infantry soldier in the California Army National Guard. Prior to his legal career, he served as a congressional staffer for a Representative from California in Washington D.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles and earned his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School

Henry R. Stiepel represents owners, investors, asset managers, and corporate users in industrial and commercial real property sales, acquisitions, financing, development, and leasing. Mr. Stiepel has more than 28 years of extensive experience in actively negotiating the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing of office, industrial, R&D and retail projects.. Mr. Stiepel’s experience includes the negotiation preparation and review of purchase contracts, leases, ground leases, construction documents, financing documents, easement agreements, management contracts, agreements with counties and municipalities and related development agreements.. Since 2005, Mr. Stiepel has been named one of “The Best Lawyers in America”, Real Estate Law. He has also received an A-V Peer rating from Martindale-Hubbel, the highest legal ability rating available. Mr. Stiepel has served on the Board of Directors of the U.C. Irvine Athletic Association and on the U.C. Irvine Dean’s Advisory Council for the School of the Arts, and the Executive Board of the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America.. Representative Transactions

George Hampton is an AV Rated® trial attorney who focuses his practice on the litigation and trial of complex commercial and real estate matters including unfair competition, trade secret and intellectual property disputes. He is known for his practical and no-nonsense approach to solving his clients’ problems and has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of victims of fraud and fiduciary abuse from trustees, banks, law firms and unscrupulous partners and family members.. Mr. Hampton has also been involved in several high profile cases involving the right to free speech, privacy and the Internet and was the principal architect of California Civil Code section 1633 permitting the use of electronic signatures in connection with brokerage agreements. Civil Code section 1633 preceded California’s adoption of the Uniform Transactions Act.. Mr. Hampton is one of the featured speakers on The Rutter Group’s MCLE videotape program entitled “Ask the Experts: Electronic Document Retention & Discovery.”. Mr. Hampton received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University in 1986 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law in 1989. He was admitted to practice in California in 1989 and Texas in 1995.. Mr. Hampton serves as Judge Advocate for the Special Forces Home For Christmas Fund which helps Marines travel home to spend the holidays with their families. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Bahia Sail Racing Association which supports community, club, and high school sailing programs as well as individual amateur sailors while promoting the sport of sailing. Mr. Hampton is the Rear Commodore of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Newport Beach, California.. Reported cases:

Gary Wolensky - Trial AttorneyAn accomplished Trial attorney Mr. Wolensky has tried products liability, personal injury, and environmental cases throughout the country. This includes but is not limited to trials for the automotive industry, consumer products industry, sport helmet industry, medical device industry, amusement park industry, and transportation industry. Throughout his career, Gary Wolensky has served as lead trial counsel and handled catastrophic, high-stakes cases for companies in more than 30 states.. Mr. Wolensky holds a magna cum laude bachelor of arts from Villanova University and a juris doctor from Villanova University School of Law. A former Product Liability Advisory Council member, he served on the organization’s board of directors. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys hiking, watching football, and spending lots time with his family.. Effective October 3 Mr. Wolensky moves to a firm that will focus on handling and trying companies most important cases. Cases will be handled most efficiently, and with creative thought and implementation that 4 decades of experience provides.

Free Case Evaluation -. Sedehi Law specializes in representing tenants against neglectful and unlawful landlords. If you are experiencing issues such as bed bugs, cockroaches, rats, mice, lack of heat, lack of hot water, water leaks, electrical issues, plumbing issues, or other habitability issues in your apartment, please check out our website and contact us for a FREE case evaluation!. At Sedehi Law, the firm operates on a contingency basis meaning the firm doesn't get paid until you get paid. Further, clients can expect to be treated with respect and compassion while ensuring that their problems will be heard. Attorney Keyan Sedehi understands the hardships tenants face when dealing with unlawful landlords and has the experience to get the results you deserve!