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Braydon is a second-generation trial attorney at Bentley & More, whose practice focuses on personal injury.. Braydon graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. After 3 years in advertising, he felt a desire to find a career where he could better help others. This is how he began his path to the legal profession and enrolled as a full-time student at Western State College of Law. After ranking top in his class the first year, Braydon transferred to Pepperdine Caruso School of Law whew he continued to excel in his legal studies. He graduated cum laude honors and was awarded CALI achievement awards for Legal Research and Writing and Remedies.. Braydon was selected as a 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for exceptional work in Personal Injury Litigation . He was also invited to the 2024 prestigious National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 organization. Braydon was on the trial team for a $2.584 Million Jury Verdict on behalf of a client involved in a motorcycle collision and has passionately advocated for his clients securing multiple policy limit settlements accumulating over a million dollars in settlements.. Braydon is dedicated to serving others and his compassion and kindness are just some of the many attributes that make him a prime advocate for his clients.. Area Of Practice: Personal Injury. Awards:. Education:. Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Malibu, CA. Western State College of Law, Irvine, CA. Undergrad:

Born and raised in Southern California, Jesse Melendrez graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelors of the Arts studying Psychology and Political Science. During college, he was a part of a small team of researchers that studied the relationship between short term memory and creative thought. The findings of this study achieved publication.. Compelled by his desire to assist meritorious causes to achieve greater results, Jesse Melendrez attended Rutgers School of Law in New Jersey. There he studied under several of the brightest minds in the forefront of their respective fields of law. He learned the importance of effective representation by assisting individuals in legal clinics in matters ranging from protecting victims of domestic violence to estate planning. He learned the importance and gravity of proper trial preparation and implementation through the thorough trial programs at Rutgers, interning for the OC District Attorney, and interning for Judge Hillman of the United States District Court.. During law school, Jesse Melendrez earned the title of Notes Editor with the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy. This experience further sharpened his research and writing abilities which assist him to this day in his career.. After earning his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law, Jesse Melendrez passed both the California and Washington State Bar Exams. Having graduated law school in 2008 at only 25 years old, Jesse Melendrez has the benefit of almost a decade of legal experience to support in the representation of his clients.. Since then, he has represented some of the largest Credit Unions in the United States. A privilege and responsibility that he takes seriously. In addition, he has represented clients in workers’ compensation matters since 2009. He is a member of several bar associations, both local and national. Whenever practical, he loves to travel, explore new environments, experience music and witness the beauty that the world has to offer.

Born and raised in Southern California, Danielle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2008 and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University, School of Law in 2011.  During law school, she was involved in the Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law with a focus in sports and entertainment, serving as a member of the Palmer Center's first Student Advisory Board.  Danielle began her career supporting the General Counsel of the Los Angeles Dodgers.. Danielle’s chosen area of law is probate and trust administration.  In February 2017, Danielle joined Ferruzzo’s probate, trust administration and estate planning practice areas where she prepares trust planning documents and works with clients as they navigate all stages of probate and trust administration as well as resolving disputes that arise.. Outside of the firm, Danielle and her husband enjoy time with friends and family and attend as many Angels and Dodgers games as they are able every summer.  Danielle volunteered with the Angels Fan Fest in 2010, served as a leader for a college student ministry group with the Salvation Army, and participated in her church's Sunday School class for children and adults with special needs.  She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Pepperdine Law Alumni Network of Orange County as well as Grandma's House of Hope, a local nonprofit organization serving the homeless community in Orange County.. Her passion for helping people navigate difficult decisions and circumstances is what attracted her to a career in law and specifically to the estate planning, probate, and trust administration practice areas.

Attorney Robert Burch has practiced exclusively in family law for his entire career and has handled all types of family law matters. Attorney Burch has focused his career on representing business owners and handling complex marital estates. He has worked on marital estates involving as much as five hundred fifty million dollars and his clients have received child support and spousal support awards as high as $125,000 per month.. Attorney Burch also focuses on child custody matters and has litigated several international custody cases. He was one of the primary attorneys in the well-publicized international custody case described by the media as the "Baby Santina case." In the "Baby Santina" case, Burch and his co-counsel defeated a team of four attorneys led by Gloria Allred.. Burch was recognized by OC Metro Magazine in 2011-2016 as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. He has also earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law. In 2008 Super Lawyers magazine rated him as a "Rising Star" in family law. In every year since 2015 he was selected as a Super Lawyer in family law for Southern California.. He has served on the executive commitee for the Orange County Bar Asociation family law section since 2016.  In 2021 he was elected as President of the family law section.

Attorney Ledger is the founder of The Ledger Law Firm, a Leading Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Firm, with offices in California, Washington & Texas.. As part of our commitment to our clients, we always try to respond as quickly and carefully as possible to your legal needs. We try to temper the speed of our service with the need to be thorough. We don't want just to take care of your legal needs quickly, we want to take care of them correctly.. We promise to try to get you the results you need and deserve. This can only be accomplished by having experienced, dedicated legal professionals on your side.

Attorney John D. Rogers is an Orange County criminal defense attorney based out of Newport Beach. He exclusively dedicates his practice to criminal defense representing clients standing accused in state and federal court. He has successfully defended clients accused of money laundering, wire fraud, bank fraud, attempted murder, drug trafficking, domestic violence, computer crimes, manslaughter, and sex crimes. He has developed a reputation in southern California for representing local police officers and federal agents charged with alleged crimes while on-duty. He offers the resources and experience to handle any legal problem with unmatched service and personal attention. Mr. Rogers stands ready to undertake complex criminal cases from grand jury investigations to jury trial.

Attorney James S. Sweeney has practiced criminal defense for the entire duration of his 30+ year legal career which makes him well-qualified as an Orange County criminal defense attorney. Throughout his career as an attorney, he’s handled thousands of cases that cover the entire spectrum of criminal law.. His law focus is on DUI charges, alcohol charges, drug charges, felony cases, misdemeanor cases and clearing records for clients. He knows just how important it is to have one area of focus, rather than working as a general practice attorney, so that he can best serve his clients. He’s able to dig deep in to criminal laws and keep up to date with changing legislation so that he knows the best way to proceed with each case in order to obtain the desired results for the client. He serves the residents of Los Angeles and those in all of the surrounding communities in Orange County.

Attorney Frances-Marie Prizzia was first interested in pursuing criminal law while working for immigrant labor organizations and a healthcare center, where she witnessed the injustices suffered by the disenfranchised and impoverished. Ms. Prizzia’s desire to make a difference and help those in need drove her to apply for law school. She received her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law (where she had also earned her Bachelor’s degree) in 2005. As a law student, she argued and won a motion to suppress evidence due to the violations of the Fourth Amendment made by investigating police officers. Before establishing her firm, Attorney Prizzia worked for the Orange County Public Defender and the Los Angeles County Alternate Defender’s office. While working as a trial attorney, Mrs. Prizzia obtained many dismissals by the court, and took and won more cases in jury trial than any other attorney within her unit at the time. Attorney Prizzia is admitted to practice law in California, and is admitted to the California State Bar.. At the Law Office of Frances Prizzia, Attorney Prizzia is dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of those who have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense. When their career, reputation, and future are on the line, Ms. Prizzia believes it is important to provide clients with aggressive representation and do everything in her power to have their charges reduced or dropped. Attorney Prizzia understands how stressful it can be to face criminal charges, which is why she offers clients her trusted legal counsel and personal attention. Whether you are facing a drug crime, sex crime, white collar crime, DUI (driving under the influence) offense, or probation violation, Ms. Prizzia has the knowledge and ability to represent you. To learn more about retaining the representation of a Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer, contact the Law Office of Frances Prizzia.

Asif Arif is an Attorney admitted to the Paris Bar for over 8 years and the California Bar. Asif is a highly skilled attorney for immigration and business law issues in France and United States with extensive litigation and transactional experience. He has represented many individuals and corporations.

As the principal attorney at The Goldberg Legal Group, Mr. David Goldberg brings over two decades of experience as a practicing attorney to your case. He is both aggressive and detail oriented in all areas of family and divorce law in Irvine. Much of his early years was spent working as a personal injury lawyer, where he gained extensive experience representing those who need insurance defense or were pursuing civil litigation. This experience got him interested in family law.. Family law also brought with it a broader appeal for David Goldberg. Because it covers a range of issues, it allows him to apply other areas of law, including some which were the focus of his legal education, like property, real estate, and tax law. In addition, family law allows David to work with contract law through the issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, attorney fees, breach of fiduciary duty, law and motion, discovery, mediation, complex property division, and settlement negotiations.. As a family law attorney, Mr. Goldberg specializes as an Irvine divorce attorney handling large asset cases where the parties involved have complicated marital estates and/or face complex business issues. His diverse legal background with experience in many areas as already outlined is an advantage to his clients because of the additional insight it gives him, especially in matters that are heavily contested where much is at stake.. David Goldberg' s legal education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Riverside and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law. After graduation, he was permitted to practice law before both the California State Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Currently, he is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Bar Association Family Law Section, the Orange County Jewish Bar Association, and the State Bar of California.

As founder and head attorney at Johnson Attorneys Group, James Johnson focuses on putting his client’s needs first. While he is certainly proud of the results his law firm has earned over the years, Mr. Johnson continues to work tirelessly on behalf of his clients every day to ensure they are provided with the best possible settlement. His stellar reputation in the community is in part due to the strong stance he takes with insurance companies and big businesses. As a result of these efforts, Johnson Attorneys Group stands out as one of California’s finest law firms.. Mr. Johnson attended both the University of Utah and California State University Sacramento where he studied Biochemistry and ran collegiate track and field. He had the privilege of racing against the best in the world in the mile. He earned numerous academic and athletic awards for excellence, including the coveted Governor's Cup Award. He graduated with a Biochemistry degree.. He earned his Jurist Doctorate from Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California. As part of his post graduate education, Mr. Johnson attended the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers, as well as Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.. The attorneys at Johnson Attorneys Group are accepting new cases and offer free consultations in Personal Injury. Call today or email

As a former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney with over 22 years of legal experience John knows and understands his opposition from having been on the other side.   Now as a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer John brings his vast legal knowledge and trial experience to his clients.  John prides himself on personally handling each case. This gives him the opportunity to apply his hands on approach to reach the results his clients deserve.. With over 120 jury trials in cases such as murder, torture, sexual assault, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, drugs, domestic violence, juvenile offenses, assaults, theft-property crimes, complex insanity trials, civil emergency protective orders, and temporary restraining orders, John has been recognized as an Outstanding Trial Attorney by both the Riverside and Orange County District Attorney’s Offices.  Some of John’s cases have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Talk, Discovery ID, and have received publications as far as South Africa.. John graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986 and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1992.  He has lectured at California Baptist University, lectured to local law enforcement agencies, and coached high school mock trial.. John understands that a mistake or error in judgment should not define a person or destroy a promising future. He also understands that a personal injury deserves to be compensated.  John will achieve the best possible result for your criminal and personal injury needs.

As a first generation Korean immigrant, arriving in America at the age of 10, I have first-hand knowledge of the cultural and language challenges many people in Southern California face. This has made me particularly effective at helping clients understand the legal process while protecting their rights against large insurance companies that would otherwise take advantage of them.. Having worked through college and law school at my father’s auto repair shop, I know the value of hard work and am used to rolling up my sleeves to get the job done. I obtained my B.A. from UCLA and J.D. from Whittier College School of Law in 2011. After spending some time in criminal defense, I witnessed the challenges that people face in the legal system. Thereafter I channeled my experiences into a passion for defending injured people and helping them overcome the legal hurdles necessary to receive rightful compensation for their losses, their pain and their suffering.

An experienced criminal defense attorney in Newport Beach and co-founder of Khanjan | Nosratabadi, Trial Attorneys, Rodney Nosratabadi is committed to fighting for your rights. If you or a loved one have been accused of a serious crime, Attorney Nosratabadi can help you understand your options and fight to protect your future and your freedom. He offers personalized, compassionate legal guidance, working to keep you informed as he helps you navigate the criminal justice system. In the courtroom, Attorney Nosratabadi is known as a formidable opponent who won’t back down when it comes to fighting for his clients. Call today.

An ex-Federal tax prosecutor and ex-IRS trial attorney, Daniel W. Layton's practice as a tax attorney is dedicated to handling all aspects of tax controversy, including audits, collection, international tax, and criminal tax defense.. Mr. Layton brings extensive experience and insight from his time in the government sector, which greatly benefits his clients. As a former Federal tax prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, in the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles, and a former IRS trial attorney in San Jose, he has litigated a wide variety of civil and criminal tax cases in Federal district court and in U.S. Tax Court arising from notices of deficiency, collections determinations, and innocent spouse determinations.. As a former Federal prosecutor, Mr. Layton understands how the IRS conducts its investigations against individuals alleged to have committed tax evasion and tax fraud. Mr. Layton's district court experience includes litigation of claims for refund, collections cases, IRS summons proceedings, injunctions, and criminal tax cases. Mr. Layton has successfully litigated several high profile district court cases, including a tax shelter case with over $350 million at issue and one of the first cases involving disclosure of foreign holders of domestic bank accounts. He has significant experience in the area of identity theft and tax fraud, holding the position of Stolen Identity Refund Fraud coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office.. Mr. Layton also has exceptional familiarity with the IRS's practices and procedures due to his tenure as an attorney for the IRS, in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel's field office in Silicon Valley. There, Mr. Layton provided training to revenue officers and revenue agents in San Jose field offices and in the Fresno Service Center, advised a specialized group of revenue agents assigned to tax shelters, and reviewed the IRS's proposed assertions of penalties, including Foreign Bank Account (FBAR) penalties for undisclosed offshore accounts and civil fraud penalties.. Mr. Layton is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, where he was a Victor McQuistion Scholar. He earned his Master of Tax Laws from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University.. Daniel W. Layton is a Southern California native.  When he isn't wearing a suit, he can usually be found training for triathlons and mud-runs, rooting for the LA Galaxy, or coaching one of his kids' soccer teams.

Ahmed Khalil, Esq. is the founder and Managing Attorney at Khalil Law Group. Admitted to the California State Bar in June 2011, Mr. Khalil spent four years gaining necessary and unparalleled experience defending individuals, employers, insurance companies and third party administrators with regard to a wide range of legal issues incuding, but not limited to, workers compensation, insurance fraud, employee and employer rights, injuries, etc.  Having spent several years reaffirming and honing his legal skills by way of “big firm” experience, Mr. Khalil ultimately concluded that the best way for him to become as good of an attorney as possible, was by maintaining direct relationships with his clients. Daunted by the big firm atmosphere, wherein, access to clients and personnel was regulated by others, Ahmed Khalil, Esq. branched out on his own in 2015, becoming a founding partner at Distinct Law Group. Since then, he has dedicated his life and career to helping individuals, businesses and groups protect their legal interests.. That is why he started Khalil Law Group, APC. Through this firm, Mr. Khalil seeks nothing less than providing legal services that are unmatched in the industry. By way of Khalil Law Group, APC, Mr. Khalil works tirelessly to advocate for the idea that there is no such thing as a case that is too small or too big.. Mr. Khalil is hands-on, dedicated and straightforward, with a concentrated commitment to his clients’ interests. Mr. Khalil takes a tremendous amount of pride in providing each client with the necessary care and attention to detail that they deserve.. In addition to being a licensed member of the Calfiornia State Bar, Ahmed Khalil has been a licensed Calfiornia Real Estate Broker since 2007.. Mr. Khalil obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. After an injury ended his career as a professional soccer player, Mr. Khalil enrolled in the University of San Diego School of Law.. In his free time, he is more than happy spending time with family and friends, playing sports and traveling. While he loves his job and clients, his true passion is in being the best father he can be to his 2 young sons.

Ahmed Ibrahim is a California licensed attorney and the founder of AI Law. Ahmed has spent his entire legal career litigating highly complex cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, big and small. Being on both sides of counsel table has provided Ahmed with a unique perspective enabling him to analyze a case from all angles, and to be one step ahead by anticipating case strategies and arguments of his adversaries.. Ahmed started his legal career at Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest law firms in the western United States, where he spent over five years in the commercial litigation department. At Snell, Ahmed learned the importance of delivering high quality and thoughtful work to clients while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and competence, the same service he now brings to his clients at AI Law.. For the next seven-plus years, Ahmed used his talents battling powerful companies and individuals at a litigation boutique based in Newport Beach. During this time, Ahmed worked on many high profile matters, including several trials, and developed a fearlessness and tireless resolve advocating for his clients. In 2018, Ahmed and his team received the Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year award for his work on a major class action resulting in a multi-million dollar jury verdict and judgment.. Ahmed earned his undergraduate degree from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. After college, Ahmed spent two years as a management consultant with the global consulting firm Accenture.. Ahmed then received his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, Ahmed served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins, former district judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Ahmed was also active as a member of the Jessup International Moot Court team, earning an award for top oral advocate in 2005.. Ahmed understands that clients do not hire attorneys to “bill” hours, but to win. That is why he takes great pride in his track record of providing results for his clients.

After spending almost a decade defending large companies and government agencies, I opened my own firm in 2016 with two partners so we could help individuals like you obtain justice and fair compensation.  I am a trial attorney focused 100% on litigating personal injury, product liability and employment claims.. While in law school, I served as Lead Articles Editor of the Whittier Law Review and member of the Moot Court Honors Board. I also received the CALI Excellence Award in both Trade Secrets Law and Remedies, was named to the Dean’s List and Honor Roll and was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.  For the last three years, I have been named to the Super Lawyers Magazine Rising Stars list.. In my last year of law school, I was honored to serve as a judicial extern for the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford, United States District Court Judge for the Central District of California, which included a chance to work in chambers with former Chief Judge Alex Kozinski on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, WA.. Prior to law school, I received a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona, which trained me in numerous health related disciplines, including epidemiology and environmental health.  My thesis work was completed through a graduate internship with the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Epidemiology Division.  In college, I was a varsity member of the track & field team and was honored with the Golden Eagle Scholar-Athlete Award.

After 28 years of practicing law, Keith P. More still has the desire and motivation to take on the most challenging, life changing cases. If you are reading this,  then you know it is Keith's fierce drive, compassion and experience that separates him from all other lawyers. In 1994, Keith joined the million dollar advocates club with his first of many million dollar cases. Keith is an ABOTA member documenting his personal injury jury trial experience and is  a 3 time Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyer of the Year. It is safe to say Keith is the only ABOTA member with those credentials.. Unique is a way to describe Keith. His vast knowledge of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury makes him invaluable in the legal community. In 2016, Keith has lectured in Palm Springs, Orange County, Studio City, Las Vegas and will be speaking in San Francisco.. In 2003 Keith co-chaired the Workers' Compensation Section of the Orange County Bar Association and in 2008 he was the President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association consists of approximately 500 members and some of the finest attorneys in the world.Beyond the personal accolades, however, is a lawyer who cares about those he represents. For one 22 year old tetraplegic whose spinal cord injuries resulted from his unprotected fall through a sky light, attorney Keith P. More obtained a settlement of $14.7 million, the largest award in California workers' compensation history. Over his 28 year career, Keith has taken on some of the largest corporations in the world. Besides the in court awards, Keith is most proud of his ability to connect with his clients. It's not just about being the lawyer. It's about being their voice and telling their story. Keith goes the extra mile and sits in on Team Conferences, meets with doctors, vendors and therapists.  If you or a loved one are in need of Keith's services, whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, construction site incident , fall or work related injury make Keith a part of your team.

A Top-Rated Plaintiff AttorneyJake Cohen is a practicing first-chair trial attorney at Bisnar Chase who deals with civil litigation cases for plaintiffs and consumers. Above all, his mission is to make a difference in the lives of his clients.. That can mean helping one person at a time as a fearless jury trial advocate. It could also involve helping people on a wider scale by obtaining verdicts against exploitative corporations, forcing them into better practices.. Jake is always ready to put his skills to use to protect the rights of his clients and make the world a safer place.. Most of the cases he handles involve serious accidents and injuries. These include (but are not limited to) car crashes and other auto incidents, dog attacks, trip or slip-and-fall injuries, and dangerous and defective products.. Background and EducationJake grew up in Venice Beach, California, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in political science. He then graduated Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.. He has worked full-time from the age of 16 until he completed law school to finance his education. Jake’s various roles included working as a personal trainer, in restaurants, and in hospitality.. Jake takes great satisfaction from balancing the scales of justice. He said: “I believe in holding wrongdoers accountable and forcing them to compensate those they injure. I get the chance to fight for victims, as well as deterring future misconduct, making the world a safer place.”. Professional Legal Experience. Jake Cohen is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada. His first legal experience came as a law clerk with a criminal defense firm. However, after passing the bar, he committed himself to plaintiff-side litigation, supporting clients who had suffered serious injuries.. Throughout his career so far, he has recovered millions of dollars for personal injury victims, developing his skills as an accomplished jury trial lawyer.. Whether helping individuals or groups of people under a class action, Jake is passionate about fighting for justice for those who have been wronged. He is dedicated to providing aggressive representation, acting as a voice for his clients, and standing up to insurance companies and exploitative corporations.. Described as bold, confident, and with a relentless work ethic in honing his legal skills, Jake has a track record of building cases using intelligent and creative strategies and thrives in front of a jury at trial.. He is excited to help clients across California as part of the Bisnar Chase team.

A firm of seasoned trial lawyers, the Law Office of Steven D. Hillyard has extensive trial experience in a variety of cases and venues.  We have tried over 100 jury trials, 50 arbitrations, and dozens of administrative law matters.  Further, members of our firm are among the elite American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).  Our record of obtaining favorable results, and providing value to clients, is well-established in both state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative law forums.LOSDH serves the litigation needs of our clients whether they are individuals; professionals in medicine; insured or self-insured businesses; municipalities; colleges and universities; religious, educational, or non-profit institutions; insurers; or joint powers authorities.  Though we specialize in general litigation including medical malpractice, and bad faith, we fervently pursue additional claims when they are in the best interest of the client to do so.While the majority of the firm’s time is spent practicing at the trial court level, when appellate representation is required we move comfortably into that forum and have an established record of excellent results.LOSDH is dedicated to providing clients with thoughtful, creative, and aggressive affirmative claim and defense strategies.  Early case investigation and analysis are stressed, along with client reporting and realistic budgeting of anticipated legal expenses.  Alternatives to standard hourly billing are willingly discussed and provided.The firm works to be familiar not only with our clients’ legal issues, but also their industries.  By attaining this familiarity, we strive to provide legal advice that transcends a single lawsuit, and allows the client to make decisions that track with overall business strategies.

21 years ago I began practicing law in Orange County, consistently giving each of my clients and their cases specialized attention.  This has resulted in my clients receiving favorable outcomes to their matters.. I pride myself in returning all my clients' phone calls and emails personally and within 24 hours.  I put personal into the practice of Personal Injury Law.. I specialize in personal injury cases, including serious car accident and wrongful death matters.  While most cases reach resolution before a lawsuit ever has to be filed, I have extensive litigation and trial experience that ensures that difficult cases have positive results for my clients.. I have lived in Orange County my entire life.  I am a father of two, and a voluteer Big Brother for Orange County Big Brothers/Big Sisters.  On Friday nights in the Fall I referee high school football, a passion I have been pursuing for the past 15 years.

"Sweet" James Bergener set out to create a different kind of law firm — one built around helping you recover from your injuries and get the maximum possible compensation.. As managing attorney and founding principal of Sweet James Accident Attorneys, James has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. His career is dedicated to helping anyone who has been injured because of someone else’s negligence. From seemingly simple claims to the most complex cases, Sweet James will make sure you get the justice you deserve.. Mr. Bergener is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. The forum makes up less than 1 percent of lawyers in the United States.