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Halli Heston also handles bankruptcy cases for individuals and small businesses. She is a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and has held that position since 1994. Ms. Heston also handles the firm’s probate and estate administration practice. Ms. Heston’s legal career includes reported appellate decisions, speaking engagements, as well as public service and providing volunteer legal services.

Gregory M. Clement's practice focuses on corporate, real estate and other transactional matters, as well as a wide array of employment law issues. Mr. Clement has handled the purchase and sale of numerous companies, including several multimillion dollar acquisitions by publicly traded companies and represents clients in a wide variety of fields including transportation, software, entertainment, insurance, Internet and telecommunications.. Mr. Clement began his legal career as a business litigator in Washington, D.C. before joining the business litigation firm of Whitcombe, Makin & Pentis in Long Beach. Before joining BKCG in 2000, he was general counsel of Golden Eagle Express, Inc., a regional transportation company based in Pomona with offices in multiple states. As general counsel, Mr. Clement served five years on the management committee and was responsible for all contractual and litigation matters, insurance and risk management. While employed with Golden Eagle Express, Mr. Clement served as a Board Member of the Los Angeles chapter of the Association of Transportation, Law, Logistics & Policy.. Mr. Clement grew up in the United Kingdom and graduated in 1985 from Aston University in Birmingham, England with a Bachelor of Science (with Honors) in Business Administration and French. Mr. Clement worked as a licensed real estate agent in Philadelphia before attending the National Law Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C, from which he graduated with honors. During law school, Mr. Clement served on The George Washington Journal of International Law and Economics. He authored, "The New Job-Creating Investor Visa Provision: A Legitimate Spur to Investment or a Sell-Off of U.S. Citizenship to the Highest Bidder?" 24 Geo. Wash. J. Int'l. L. & Econ. 195 (1990).. Mr. Clement is admitted to practice in California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Maryland and the District of Columbia and is an honorary member of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, International. Mr. Clement is fluent in French and German and, when not drafting or reviewing business contracts, his interests include running, crime novels, independent movies and travel with his wife and two daughters.

Gregory Brown, State Bar Certified Civil Trial Specialist, is a premier and highly sought after trial attorney. He handles every type business and shareholder dispute, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, contract, trade secret, employment and derivitive actions.  Mr. Brown also handles high dollar complex divorce/dissolution matters and elder abuse cases.. Mr. Brown's awards and accolades signal he is one of the best and highly respected.  He has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America by US News & World Report and has been awarded the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbel.  Mr. Brown has been named to Super Lawyers every year since 2009 and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, a group reserved for only the most seasoned and experienced trial lawyers.  Mr. Brown has been rated one of the "10 Best" family law and is a multiple Trial Lawyer of the year finalist.. He is well known for his trial successes and uncanny ability to connect with a jury. Drawing on leading edge technology as well as outstanding oratory skills, Brown’s courtroom presence gives his clients the edge. He has prevailed over some of the world’s largest law firms, fueled by the knowledge and experience gained from more than 400 days as lead counsel in front of a jury.  Brown is active with Assoc. of Business Trial Lawyers and was on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association for 5 years. He has lectured and authored articles on trials and the use of technology in the courtroom.

Graduate of Loyola Law School practicing business litigation for 20+ years

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For over 30 years, William B. Brinckloe, Jr. has rendered transactional legal services to retail/commercial landowners and tenants, banks, trust companies, and other sophisticated real estate users and investors. Bill has rendered legal services to, among others, a Southern California based quick-serve hamburger restaurant chain, in connection with the development of approximately 50 restaurants; the largest full service, casual dining Mexican restaurant company in the United States with approximately 200 restaurants; and a service station and convenience store retailer with approximately 300 locations in the Western United States.Mr. Brinckloe has worked for some of the largest and most respectable firms in the world, such as Jones Day. And he has been leading Brinckloe Law since August of 2000, to deliver unparalleled results and customer service.Bill has been a Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated lawyer since 1990. AV is the highest rating and attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics based upon the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary. Mr. Brinckloe is a member of the State Bar of California (admitted 1983), the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives (ACRE). ACRE is a Southern California commercial and retail real estate networking group with approximately 1,100 members. In 1999, Bill served as the President of ACRE.

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For a full Professional Profile and Patent Information: visit my blog at .. I advise clients in all areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition law.  I have written numerous patent applications in technology areas ranging from simple to complex mechanical patents and method patents.  I have advised numerous clients in cost effectively protecting their ideas.. My technical education was obtained at Cal Poly Pomona and on the job at ACL Technologies, Avibank Manufacturing and United Paper Box.  I am familiar with automated machinery, printing equipment, die cutting equipment, fasteners, aerospace test equipment, engines, etc.. My legal training was conducted at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.  While in law school, I gained practical experience at Stetina Brunda Garred and Brucker where I am currently a partner.. I have helped other inventors and businesses with their intellectual property endeavors.  Please do not hesitate to contact me such that I can learn more about your invention and determine whether I can help you with your business.. Thank you.. James Yang

Federico Castelan Sayre is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. He has been trying cases for the past 40 years and has tried over 200 cases to verdict. He practices in the areas of Civil Rights litigation, mass toxic tort, wrongful death, complex commercial litigation, employment law and serious personal injury. He handles criminal matters of significance, including Capitol Cases and white collar criminal cases. While Mr. Sayre’s primary practice is in California State and Federal Courts, he has handled cases in Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada, just to name a few. Mr. Sayre is a frequent lecturer and panel member in various areas of civil practice. He is the past president of the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County. He is the only person to have been designated as Outstanding Hispanic Attorney in Orange County (by the Hispanic Bar Association) and the Benito Juarez Outstanding Attorney in Los Angeles County (by the Mexican American Bar Association).. Mr. Sayre received his Bachelor of Arts and Government Degree in 1969 from the University of Arizona. While at Arizona, Mr. Sayre was listed in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities and was the founding member of the Mexican-American Liberation Committee.. Mr. Sayre received his Juris Doctorate from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. He was Chief Note and Comment Editor of the California Law Review while at Boalt. Mr. Sayre also attended Princeton University where he was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He received a Masters in Public Affairs from Berkeley University in 1971. While at Berkeley, he was the Founder and Director of the “Migrant Legal Services Program.” He has a long history of involvement in groups that work to improve conditions within the Hispanic community. Mr. Sayre is bilingual in English and Spanish.. Mr. Sayre also received a research grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, where he conducted research on the subject of “Future Alternatives for Farm Workers in Response to Technological Change in Agriculture.”. Mr. Sayre is admitted to practice in all United States District Courts of California. He is a member of the Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; California Trial Lawyers Association; Los Angeles Trial Association; Mexican-American Bar Association. Founding Life Member; Trial Lawyers for Public Justice; Member and Board of Director, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation; Board of Directors California Rural Legal Assistance; National Secretary, Railroad Section, ATLA; Board of Trustees for Los Angeles County Bar Association; Treasurer of the Mexican-American Bar Association and National Chairman of the Railroad Section for ATLA.

Family Law Attorney in Orange County and Founder of Moshtael Family Law. Expert Divorce and Family Law Attorney. The founder of Moshtael Family Law, Navid Moshtael leads a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable attorneys with diversified expertise in the areas of divorce (dissolution) and separation; marital property characterization, valuation, and division; spousal support and child support; child custody and visitation; prenuptial, postnuptial, and marital settlement agreements; high net worth marital estates; post-judgment modification of orders; paternity; and domestic violence.. The firm’s attorneys provide clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County with exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law.. Exclusive Focus on Family Law. Mr. Moshtael focuses his practice exclusively on family law. With insightful understanding and extensive experience handling all related matters, he has an established reputation of achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, even in the most complex and contentious disputes.. Commitment to Clients. Moshtael Family Law works closely with its clients to provide them with the care and expertise that is essential to successfully navigate the path from a client’s expectations to their desired outcome in each case.. With more than 140 years of combined family law experience, the firm’s attorneys are aggressive advocates when it comes to achieving favorable results while maintaining compassion and understanding for their clients.. Moshtael Family Law's stellar reputation is based on achieving the most optimal resolution for their clients, as expeditiously and discretely as possible while minimizing financial and emotional costs. When it comes to being at the top of their game every day, it comes down to knowledge, hard work, experience, integrity, compassion, and a love of the law.. Consultation. Moshtael Family Law offers consultations for those seeking legal representation in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. If you have questions or think we can be of service, please do not hesitate to call us or visit our website to schedule a  consultation.

Experienced personal injury attorney with more than 20 years experience.  Saleem started his career defending large companies in personal injury claims and began representing the individuals against those that injure them in 2014.

Eric Goodman is the managing partner of the Goodman Mooney, a firm specializing in intellectual property law and related business matters. A business entrepreneur as well as an intellectual property attorney, Eric has extensive experience in the fields of information technologies and brand protection.. Eric is a California native and grew up Orange County. He attended Pepperdine University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in business management. While an undergraduate student, he worked at the corporate headquarters of Denny’s Restaurants where he was responsible for implementing the company’s first local area network. Once graduated, he ran a small consulting firm which specialized in information technologies. Later, he formed an e-commerce company distributing specialty music and videos within the action sports market. At the same time, Eric launched a snowboard distribution company serving wholesalers around the world.. He graduated with honors from Whittier Law School where he earned a certificate in intellectual property law, was a member of the Law Review and the Moot Court Honors Board and president of the Whittier Intellectual Property Organization and the Entertainment and Sports Law Society. Eric is published in the Journal of Art and Entertainment Law, as author of A National Identity Crisis: The Need For A Federal Right Of Publicity Statute. Capitalizing on his technical background and experience in brand development, he was recruited by pioneer sports agent Leigh Steinberg to help launch an online forum for fans to interact with professional athletes as part of a joint venture with AOL. Eric also worked with Jeff Moorad (owner of the San Diego Padres) in securing internet domain names and protecting the right of publicity of professional athletes.. His practice currently focuses on trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, unfair competition, false advertising and contract disputes for brand owners, manufacturers, retailers and distributors in the apparel, fashion, sports, entertainment, food services, finance and gift item industries. Eric is admitted to practice law in the State of California, the Federal Court for all districts of California, as well as the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. Eric teaches advanced courses in intellectual property as an adjunct professor at Whittier Law School where he has also acted as the interim director of the Center for Intellectual Property. He has been a speaker at numerous seminars concerning brand protection and related business matters. He is a member of the International Trademark Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Orange County Jewish Bar Association, and the Orange County Patent Law Association.

Elisabeth Donovan is passionate and skilled Certified Family Law Specialist who handles matters involving divorce, child custody, pre-nuptial agreements, domestic violence and adoption throughout Southern California. Known by colleagues and clients as a "fireball," Elisabeth zealously advocates for her clients and does what is best for every family she works with.  Elisabeth has handled hundreds of family law matters across California. Named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine seven years in a row, Elisabeth is recognized in Southern California as a top attorney.. Elisabeth earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA, where she graduated with an Honors distinction. Elisabeth received her Bachelors Degree in Journalism, and in addition to being an attorney, Elisabeth is also licensed as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.. In addition to her extensive family law experience, Elisabeth has successfully completed the esteemed National Institution of Trial Advocacy's intensive training program in Los Angeles, as well as the Advanced Advocates program in Washington, D.C.. While in law school, Elisabeth worked in the Legal Department of the San Diego County Department of Child Support Services, where she assisted in enforcing court ordered child support obligations. As a certified law student, she also participated in Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic, where she helped disabled veterans handle their family law matters.. During her time at Thomas Jefferson, Elisabeth served as the Vice President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and wrote for the student newspaper, The Jeffersonian. She also worked in Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s Communications Department, where she covered the institution’s events, which featured prominent speakers and legal issues. Elisabeth served as the Law Student Editor of San Diego Lawyer Magazine from 2011-2102.. Elisabeth is admitted to practice law in California, and is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association and Los Angeles Italian-American Bar Association.

Drawing on his wealth of experience as a former California state legislator and Orange County deputy district attorney, Ron Cordova has achieved outstanding results in even the most difficult and challenging cases. Ron has represented clients in 34 states and the District of Columbia as well as several foreign countries and has tried more than 150 cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has been selected as a Southern California SuperLawyer in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and has been named by OC Metro Magazine as one of Orange County's top five criminal defense attorneys every year since 2009. Time Magazine and Newsweek Magazine have also recognized Ron Cordova as one of the best criminal defense attorneys nationwide. Despite his national prominence, Ron devotes his personal attention to every client.  When you need an experienced lawyer who will represent you with skill, vigor and respect, contact Ron Cordova.

Douglas M. Carasso is a partner at Macdonald & Cody, LLP, in Irvine. His practice focuses on the defense of insureds in litigation based on motor-vehicle negligence, premises liability, and other civil actions.

Douglas A. Hatherley is a Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Hatherley’s practice is focused on the issues of family law litigation, including child custody and visitation, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, paternity, and division of assets. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School.. Mr. Hatherley has practiced family law exclusively since being admitted to the bar and has worked at prominent family law firms in Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Los Angeles. During law school, Mr. Hatherley served as a judicial extern in the Family Law Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court for a highly respected family law judge. He was also Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review.. Mr. Hatherley has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers Southern California and Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars lists, The Best Lawyers in America®, and published in the Daily Journal, a leading legal newspaper. He has also attained the coveted AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent® is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.. Mr. Hatherley is also a member of the Executive Committee Board for the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, and a co-editor of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section newsletter.. Mr. Hatherley is a graduate of the National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (NFLTI) in Houston, Texas. NFLTI is the preeminent litigation skills course dedicated exclusively to family law. During this intensive eight day program, attendees develop skills training in all aspects of family law litigation, from opening statement to closing argument. Attendees receive hands-on training and experience in developing the theme of the case, opening statements, evidence, custody evaluations and psychological testing, business valuations, technology in the courtroom, direct and cross examination of parties and experts, and closing arguments. Mr. Hatherley has practiced family law exclusively since being admitted to the bar and has worked at prominent family law firms in Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Los Angeles. During law school, Mr. Hatherley served as a judicial extern in the Family Law Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court for a highly respected family law judge. He was also Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review.. Mr. Hatherley has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers Southern California and Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars lists, and published in the Daily Journal, a leading legal newspaper. He has also attained the coveted AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent® is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.. Mr. Hatherley is also a member of the Executive Committee Board for the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section.. Mr. Hatherley is a graduate of the National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (NFLTI) in Houston, Texas. NFLTI is the preeminent litigation skills course dedicated exclusively to family law. During this intensive eight day program, attendees develop skills training in all aspects of family law litigation, from opening statement to closing argument. Attendees receive hands-on training and experience in developing the theme of the case, opening statements, evidence, custody evaluations and psychological testing, business valuations, technology in the courtroom, direct and cross examination of parties and experts, and closing arguments.

Donald P. Bebereia is a divorce and family law attorney who represents clients throughout Orange County, California. Mr. Bebereia is an experienced negotiator and trial lawyer who practices exclusively in divorce and family law matters. Attorney Bebereia is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar. With more than 34 years of family law experience, Mr. Bebereia has the ability to handle even the most complex family law matters, including complex property division issues and contested child custody disputes. The Law Office of Donald P. Bebereia is located in Irvine, California. To contact the firm, call

Donald B. Serafano is a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, focusing exclusively on Family Law matters. His practice includes dissolution, paternity, spousal and child support, property division, child custody and visitation. Additionally, he handles domestic violence cases and contempt of court matters.With nearly 30 years of legal experience in Southern California, Mr. Serafano has represented a wide range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to small business owners. He is dedicated to helping clients define and attain their goals through resolution or trial while remaining sensitive to their needs during this challenging time.Mr. Serafano earned his law degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College, where he double-majored in History and P.P.E. (Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics). Raised in Long Beach, CA, he has spent his career serving individuals and families throughout Southern California.. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Serafano is an active member of his community. He serves as an AYSO Referee to support his daughter’s soccer team, ensuring they have the necessary points to qualify for playoffs.

Devoting my career and life to helping people, I spent two years in full-time volunteer service, assisting others with addictions, personal struggles, and helplessness. Achieving Eagle Scout rank for the Boy Scouts of America, I served my community in various ways. Professionally advocating for hundreds of individual clients, I guide each through the recovery and restoration process after personal injury trauma. Fluent in Spanish, communication is tailored to reach more people in their preferred language. As your attorney, I'll be your personal advocate, trusted advisor, and dedicated friend.. Beyond professional pursuits, joy is found in playing basketball, volleyball, and surfing, showcasing a love for sports. An avid professional basketball fan, appreciation for quiet moments immersed in a good book is paramount. Most free time is dedicated to the family—wife and two young boys—who share the love for adventure and the outdoors.

Derek Early is a partner at Brown & Streza LLP, a premier Southern California transactional law firm that provides an integrated approach to business and personal planning with an emphasis on tax issues. He represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals regarding business planning, succession planning, corporate governance, contracts, commercial real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. As a presenter and author, Derek frequently addresses business succession planning and related issues.. Derek performs general counsel work for numerous privately held companies, and frequently counsels these clients regarding entity selection, designing and refining corporate governance structures, contract review and preparation, buy-sell agreements, risk management, and compliance. Much of his time is devoted to helping business owners develop and execute exit and succession plans to meet their personal, tax, and operational objectives. He also regularly collaborates with the firm’s tax and estate planning attorneys and clients’ CPAs, financial planners, insurance professionals, and other advisors to execute complex transactions and engage in strategic planning.. Regarding commercial real estate, his extensive experience primarily concerns retail shopping centers. He has represented both landlords and tenants in numerous lease negotiations, and frequently assists clients with sales transactions and financings. He also represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, where the firm places particular emphasis on tax planning and structuring.. Before joining Brown & Streza LLP, he litigated numerous business disputes and employment issues, providing him with an understanding of clients’ risks and concerns relating to the litigation process.. During law school, Derek was a Managing Editor for the Indiana Law Journal and President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society.. In 2000, Derek won an Ivy League Championship as a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s football team.

Denise Grimes is an experienced, former Orange County Deputy District Attorney.  During her career, she has conducted almost 70 jury trials and dozens of court trials.   As an Orange County Deputy District Attorney, she prosecuted many types of cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, and served as vice-president of the Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorneys. When she left the office, she was the Hate Crimes Deputy, filing and prosecuting hate crimes and also prosecuting cases involving public officials and police officers.  In 1998, Ms. Grimes moved to Santa Barbara where she continued her prosecutorial career. She became a Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County. She later worked as a Deputy County Counsel with the Santa Barbara County Counsel’s Office. While with the County Counsel’s Office, she handled enforcement issues, civil litigation defending the county, and advised county agencies on employment law.

Debra Grimaila is an experienced business attorney in Irvine, California providing quality legal services at very reasonable prices. With a degree in finance and twenty five years practicing law, she is well positioned to serve your legal needs. Whether you need a contract written, a bill collected, a merger or acquisition, corporate formation or dissolution, lawsuit or transaction, Debra Grimaila can do it for you. In addition to being a lawyer, Debra Grimaila is a licensed real estate broker. This gives her insight into real estate litigation and transactions that most other attorneys don’t have. It’s the kind of edge that you want in a purchase transaction, eviction, or fraudulent misrepresentation case. It’s the kind of edge you will have with Debra Grimaila representing you. Also serving cities of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Santa Ana.

David Monarch was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006. Shortly after, he joined the team of Castle & Monarch Family Law. David was deemed Certified Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization in 2012. David is a member of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.. In 2021, David began his own law practice, Monarch Family Law.. David specializes in all aspects of family law including divorce, property division, business evaluation, paternity matters, child support, spousal support, contempts, domestic violence, child custody, visitation, and modification of support and custody/visitation orders. Clients range from common divorce with modest estates to many of the county's elite, including professional athletes, celebrities, and those with multimillion dollar estates.. David received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible and which rating is based upon an extensive survey of attorneys in the field, but more importantly a survey of the actual Judges who make the decisions and observe the trial skills of the attorneys first hand. David was listed as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers every years since 2014 and was recognized as a Top Young Lawyer for 2014 by Los Angeles Magazine and Orange Coast Magazine. No more than 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars.  On AVVO, David is rated Superb (10 out of 10) and was awarded Client's Choice Award for 2012, 2014 and 2020.. You can contact David at

Daniel M. Hodes is a founding and managing partner of Hodes Milman, LLP. His expertise in the area of complex medical malpractice actions and his extensive, successful trial experience make him one of the most sought after lawyers  in California amongst victims and the families of victims of medical, hospital, and HMO negligence cases.. Dan has successfully resolved by way of settlement, arbitration, or trial hundreds of malpractice actions in the six and seven figure ranges, including a landmark verdict in which an HMO was ordered to pay $10.96 million for the wrongful death of a young wife and mother. This was the largest medical malpractice wrongful death verdict in Orange County history, in a state that has established significant limits on the overall amount of monetary damages that can be obtained in medical malpractice actions. He also achieved the second largest medical malpractice wrongful death verdict in the county, a 5.3 million verdict in 2006 for the death of a 38 year-old husband and father.. Overall, Dan has earned more than 50 jury verdicts, arbitrations and negotiated settlements in excess of 1 million dollars, and has recovered more than 100 million dollars on behalf of his clients.. Dan received his Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York in 1977 and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1981. While at Pepperdine, he was the President of the Student Bar Association.. Dan is admitted to practice law before all State and Federal Courts within California.

Daniel Gold was admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court in 1993. One year later, he joined TLD Law and has been a partner since 2002. Since joining TLD Law, Mr. Gold’s practice has concentrated on family law and related matters, with an emphasis on providing services to seasoned couples (also known as “gray divorces”). Mr. Gold meets the unique needs of these clients by addressing their healthcare directives, long-term financial stability, sales of businesses, the handling of asset portfolios, retirement funds, pension plans, and more. Over the years Mr. Gold has contested hundreds of hearings and trials, with a strong track record of success. Mr. Gold is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Family Law Specialist. This Board establishes minimum required practice, education, and trial experience before granting certification. Dan is also a member of the Los Angeles and Orange County Bar Associations’ Family Law Section, as well as the American Bar Association.. Mr. Gold is a member of the Los Angeles and Orange County Bar Associations Family Law Sections, and the American Bar Association.. Mr. Gold works primarily from the firm’s Irvine office.