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While working full-time, I completed my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Irvine, California. I successfully attained a major in Political Science while also receiving a minor in Sociology. With bills to pay, I maintained a full time job during the day and worked my way through law school everyday after work.  I have always thrived on pushing myself and excelling and surpassing any boundaries set forth in my way.. Right after my love of time spent with my family, I have an undying passion for advocating for the people making sure justice is served and getting them what they deserve.  I am very passionate in obtaining the maximum amount of recovery eligible for all my clients because I know that most injuries will not manifest until several years later.  My job is to get you the recovery now, so that you don't need to worry about it later!

When I transitioned from the mortgage industry to the field of law, I began with a clear plan. My mission was to study the law so I could better assist others with their finances.. Today, my practice includes the full spectrum of bankruptcy law, including Chapters 7, 11 (plus Subchapter V), and 13. I am certified by the State Bar of California as a Legal Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, but I continue to seek out opportunities to learn and grow in any way that I can. I believe in the power of using a collaborative approach to help my clients reach their goals, so when necessary, I work with other attorneys in order to facilitate the best possible outcomes for my clients.. Ultimately, I aim to provide meaningful, timely solutions to individuals in need of legal advice from a fresh perspective. I especially enjoy helping others design resourceful strategies that allow them to keep their homes when they’ve fallen on hard times. Sometimes, this can be achieved through bankruptcy, and other times, it is better accomplished through an alternative approach.. I strive to provide every client with the professionalism of a large firm, and the personal attention of a small one.

We are a group of patent professionals who have previously worked as engineers, scientists, and software developers. Our scientific and engineering background is key to understanding cutting edge technologies and creates distinctive benefits not found with a traditional law firm. From the beginning, our goal was to improve efficiency of the day-to-day operations of the firm by separating the creative process from the mundane. This efficiency enables lower overhead costs and greater value to our clients. Our highly customizable docketing system streamlines patent drafting and prosecution by automating routine docketing and reporting processes. This allows a smaller team of professionals to develop and manage large patent portfolios while maintaining low overhead. In fact, when some of the companies we have worked with have been acquired by big tech companies such as Google and Snap, they asked us to stay on and keep developing the patent portfolios they acquired.

Vincent J. Le Pore III is a partner in Brown & Streza’s Business Planning Department.  He brings extensive experience in advising businesses and is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions.  With 35 plus years of legal practice, Vince has worked on over 600 M&A projects with approximately 60% in the representation of sellers, and 40% in the representation of buyers.. Since arriving at Brown & Streza in April, 2000, in conjunction with the firm’s business tax specialist, Richard E. Streza, Esq., Vince has worked on approximately 24 mergers and acquisitions per year, with sales ranging from $1 million to $100 million dollars.  Approximately 30% of the mergers and acquisitions handled by Brown & Streza are private equity recaps where the seller has kept a portion of the company.. Vince is a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Rated attorney, which is the highest rating possible. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are established by lawyers and judges who have personal knowledge of an individual attorney’s work and ethical standards.  Since 2011, Vince has also been included on the “Southern California Super Lawyer” list by Los Angeles Magazine annually – a distinction recognizing only 5% of the attorneys in Southern California (excluding San Diego).

Valerie Bradbury was drawn to the law from an early age and has been working in the legal field now for nearly twenty years. She started in 1998 with a firm in Northern California and moved down to Southern California to open a new office for that firm.  Valerie completed two degrees while working for that firm.. Valerie graduated with honors from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelors Degree. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California.  While at Whittier, Valerie traveled to France and Spain to study International Human Rights. Valerie completes far more than the required continuing legal education units, particularly those focused on legal ethics and civil litigation, as part of her post-graduate education.  She applies this principle to her everyday work as well, applying more than best practices to all of her casework.. Valerie has been practicing as a licensed attorney for nearly a decade, almost entirely in plaintiff litigation. She was the Managing Attorney for a personal injury law firm for a few years. She started as the sole employee from day one of the firm’s inception and built if from the ground up to be an extremely successful law firm with a staff of 30 in three short years.  The firm was so successful while she was Managing Attorney that they were able to purchase an office building in Newport Beach.  Her personal caseload included the Chatsworth Mass Tort Litigation, which settled for $200 million.. Valerie Bradbury believes that giving back to the community is of the utmost importance. For this reason, she has devoted her time and services to volunteering in a multitude of charitable organizations.  She has done volunteer work for The Learning Rights Law Center, The Orange County Public Defender’s Office, and The Human Rights Project.  She has focused her volunteer efforts on fighting for rights, civil rights, special education rights, and international human rights.

Tom Cifarelli is recognized as one of the nation’s top attorneys in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He was recently selected as one of the top 500 plaintiff lawyers in America and the top 50 Attorneys in Orange County. He has won and collected nearly $60 million for his clients in the last five years alone. Throughout his entire career he has made law in important areas including privacy rights and school district liability for children sexually abused by teachers. He is a recognized expert in the areas of child sexual abuse litigation, privacy rights, pharmacy mistakes and handling high profile personal injury litigation throughout California.. Many of Mr. Cifarelli’s cases are high-stakes and high-profile matters. Consequently, newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register, the San Bernardino Press-Enterprise, the Orange County Business Journal and the Los Angeles Daily Journal have all covered Mr. Cifarelli and his cases.Mr. Cifarelli’s involvement in high-profile cases includes representing plaintiffs as part of the landmark $660 million Clergy sexual abuse settlement in Los Angeles, as well as serving as a member of Plaintiffs’ Steering and Discovery Committees in the Baycol Litigation and on the Sulzer Hip Implant litigation.. Mr. Cifarelli is an active and respected leader in the legal community. He was appointed an At-Large member of the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California in 2000 and sits on that organization’s Education, Membership and Fundraising Committees. He is also a respected author in several areas including litigating child sexual abuse cases and pharmacy malpractice. He is also a dynamic and sought after lecturer and has spoken to lawyers, educators and child care workers throughout the country at legal conventions and seminars. Groups he has addressed include: Consumer Attorneys of California; Non-Profit Risk Management Association of America; National Business Institute; California Teachers Association; and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).. Mr. Cifarelli’s efforts and precedent-setting victories have earned him a host of legal distinctions and accolades from his peers. He was named one of the Top 500 Plaintiff Attorneys in America by Lawdragon Magazine (2007). Mr. Cifarelli was further honored in June 2006 when he was selected from the over 1.1 million lawyers in America to be included in the Lawdragon 500 New Stars, New Worlds, the top 500 cutting-edge lawyers in America as voted by other attorneys on . In 2008 Mr. Cifarelli was profiled by the Orange County Business Journal as one of the County’s top attorneys and the one abuse victims turn to. Mr. Cifarelli has also been selected by Los Angeles Magazine’s Law and Politics Magazine as a “Southern California Super Lawyer” each and every year since the inaugural list was published in 2004, a distinction reserved for the top 5 percent of attorneys in California. (This prestigious list is based on votes from other attorneys). In addition, Mr. Cifarelli has been named to Who’s Who in American Law since 2001. He was also profiled in “Ten up and Coming Litigators in California” by the Los Angeles Daily Journal in 2001. In 1999 Mr. Cifarelli was named a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to prominent trial attorneys in the United States who have obtained individual trial verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars each. At about the same time Mr. Cifarelli was awarded an AV-rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal news service, becoming one of the youngest attorneys to earn that organization’s highest rating.. Mr. Cifarelli has also been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California by The American Trial Lawyers Association . Membership into The American Trial Lawyers Association is limited to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. Selection for The American Trial Lawyers Association is extended to civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys by special invitation. Candidates are considered for membership in The American Trial Lawyers Association based on superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile in the Trial Lawyer community.. Mr. Cifarelli is an advocate for the protection of children’s rights and has handled numerous cases on behalf of children physically or sexually abused by others. He has also worked closely with the organization Mothers Against Sexual Abuse for the benefit of child molestation . Cifarelli’s published decisions include the precedent-setting invasion of privacy case M.G. et al vs. Time Warner, Inc. et al, 89 Cal. App. 4th 623 (2001) and V.C. vs. Los Angeles Unified School District, (2006) Cal. App. 4th, No. B184022, defining the claims presentation requirements for child sexual abuse cases against public schools.. Mr. Cifarelli is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and earned his law degree at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Whether its an invasion of privacy, defamation, child sexual abuse or major personal injury case, Mr. Cifarelli provides clients with highly effective legal representation through a combination of intelligence, experience, compassion, and an unsurpassed zeal for his clients and their claims.

Richard L. Grant  has been a California Trial Attorney for more than 30 years. His extensive experience and expertise is extremely beneficial to fighting for his client’s freedom and legal rights.  Mr. Grant is known as a hard hitting criminal defense lawyer that aggressively fights for the best possible result.

Result Driven with a commitment to putting clients first. Fluent in Farsi.

Recognized for her candor, compassion, and experience in family law, Ms. Writer has developed a successful family law practice built on her impeccable reputation and personal dedication to each client’s needs.. She chooses to focus her practice exclusively on the challenging area of family law, since this is one area of the law which lends itself well to creating and maintaining a close bond with each client. Since her firm handles a relatively small case load, you can be assured that you will receive personal service and direct communication from Ms. Writer in all aspects of your case. As a graduate of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, College of Trial Advocacy (2004) and a graduate of the prestigious Houston Family Law Trial Institute (2010), Ms. Writer is a skilled and experienced courtroom litigator and will present your case to the court in an articulate, passionate and credible manner. For clients who prefer mediation, Ms. Writer will work with both parties and gently guide them to an equitable resolution of all issues.. You will be in good hands with Ms. Writer and her team. In 2014, Ms. Writer was recognized by OC Metro Magazine as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. The same year her firm earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law.. Ms. Writer has met the requirements and qualifications to be appointed Minor’s Counsel and is on the approved Minor’s Counsel list in Los Angeles County. In her role as Minor’s Counsel, Ms. Writer is the “voice of the child” in highly contested custody matters. Her education as Minor’s Counsel allows her to better serve the needs of her clients in all cases involving children.. A familiar face in the legal community, Ms. Writer currently serves on the Bridging The Gap and Education committees of the Orange County Bar Association. She is a lively speaker and has lectured on family law issues for numerous organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, California State University, Long Beach, Lorman Seminars, and the Rancho Margarita Police Department.. Ms. Writer earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine, and her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She was sworn into the State Bar of California in 1998, and into the US District Court, Central District of California in 1999.. We offer a free consultation to discuss your situation and how we can help, so please contact us today.

Prior to opening his own practice in August of 2012, Mr. Patel worked in many different positions, which gave him a broad-range of experiences he still uses with his clients to this day. In the private sector, Mr. Patel worked for companies such as Countrywide Financial Corporation (now a part of Bank of America). Mr. Patel also had experience with non-profit entities such as the National Park Foundation, and governmental experience with his time as a federal regulator working for the United States Department of Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of Currency.. The bottom line is that when you retain the services of Kapesh V. Patel, you can take comfort in the fact that will all of his experience and love for his clients, will then do everything to make your life easier. Mr. Patel will work hard to apprise himself of your individual needs, or the needs of your organization, and will do whatever is within his power to make sure those needs are met. For Mr. Patel, the motivating factor in his work is the quality of the work, not the quantity of it. He is much more interested in making sure you are satisfied with the results then just “getting the work finished” for him this is a profession not a “volume business”.. If you want an attorney that prides himself on what he accomplishes, if you want an attorney who care about his clients and will be there for you at a moment’s notice, if you want an attorney who will listen to you and provide you with input, rather than just dismissing your concerns, then contact Kapesh V. Patel. He cares about you, and about your needs, and will put those above his own every single time.

Practicing since 1996, Attorney Sven Buncher is a Certified Family Law Specialist, who also has extensive experience in business litigation as well. As such, he has helped families in seamlessly countless cases move through complex family matters, and obtained seven figure settlements and/or verdicts for victims of business fraud, and claims involving non-marital co-habitation ("Marvin Actions" / "Palimony"). He is committed to helping his clients achieve happiness by providing only top-tier legal services. Whether you are faced with complex family issues, breach of contract matters or divorce issues, Attorney Buncher can supply insightful guidance and aggressive representation.. Prior to founding The Buncher Law Corporation, Attorney Buncher worked as a partner and associate for large and small firms. Before committing his life to the judicial system, he attended San Diego University where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Following his undergraduate course work, Attorney Buncher enrolled in the University of San Diego School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1996.

Parisa Fishback is the founder and principal attorney at Fishback Law Corp, a bankruptcy attorney in Orange County and throughout Southern California, helping individuals and businesses find effective debt relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.. Ms. Fishback is a graduate of Chapman University School of Law in Orange, California, where she was a two-time recipient of the CALI award, and participant in Moot Court and the Appellate Law Clinic. She is also a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. While in law school, Ms. Fishback studied under the Honorable Theodor C. Albert, Professor and current Bankruptcy Judge in the Central District of California.. Ms. Fishback’s career as a bankruptcy attorney in Orange County began with an extern clerkship to the Honorable John E. Ryan, Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court, from which she learned the perspective of the court and judge in bankruptcy law matters. She later joined Pite Duncan, LLP, one of the largest creditor’s law firms in the nation, from which she learned bankruptcy law from the perspective of the creditor. As a bankruptcy attorney in Irvine representing debtors, she has helped save hundreds of homes from foreclosure and assisted individuals and businesses alike in finding relief from overwhelming debt and the harassment of creditors. Through her practice, Ms. Fishback has developed vital relationships with the judges, courts, trustees and other bankruptcy attorneys, which ultimately serves to enhance the representation she is able to provide her clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.. As a bankruptcy lawyer in Orange County, Ms. Fishback is dedicated to the advancement of her profession and the commitment of Irvine bankruptcy attorneys to people in the community and through Southern California. She is a former member of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association (CDCBAA) and serves as a Board Member of Pro Bono Council and as a speaker for Public Counsel. She is also fluent in Farsi and can assist in cases where clients or creditors speak Farsi as their primary language.

Orange County personal injury attorney Sean M. Burke handles cases related to auto accidents, elder abuse, medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain injury, and more throughout the state of California. If you have been injured by a reckless driver or a defective product, consider Newport Beach personal injury attorney Sean M. Burke. He maintains a winning record as a trial attorney and has served Southern California and other regions for almost 25 years. As a testament to his accomplishments and dedication to clients, he has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer three years in a row and was named the 2005 Orange County Trial Lawyers Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer of the Year. Sean M. Burke also handles out-of-state cases. He uses his vast legal knowledge to help clients from many different regions recover the compensation they deserve.

My name is David Booth.  I am one of the most energetic and driven family law attorneys you will ever meet. In fact, if you are reading about me, you ought to come and meet me in-person. I frequently out-work opposing attorneys on my cases to the benefit of my clients.  My father taught me how to work hard at a young age and that discipline has been a tremedous benefit to me, and now my clients, throughout my life.   I graduated from Banning High School in Southern California, and then went to College at Brigham Young University.  After my undergraduate studies, I returned to Southern California to study Law  at Chapman University School of Law.  I graduated and passed the Bar Exam immediately thereafter.. I believe that hard and intelligent work is the key to getting great results for my clients. I work hard because I love my family and love my clients.   I have handled hundreds of cases in the area of family law including: divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, guardianship, and restraining orders. Further, I have been trained and mentored by Cameron Fernandez who is a certified familly law specialists and easily one of the best family law attorneys in the State of California.  All of this experience allows me to get the results my clients need.. When I am not working I will be found spending time with my beautiful wife Chelsea and my three children.  I love all sports especially basketball, and mountain biking.. If you have a family law case in California, you should call me.

My law career began with a sincere desire to help people which continues to this day. The fact is that many really good people get caught up in the legal system and rapidly become lost.  An experienced Attorney can help an individual quickly get their life back to normal.. Many people make the mistake of believing the legal system will look out for their best interest. Unfortunately that is not always the case.  There is only one person in the courtroom that is there to represent you –  and that is your lawyer. It is up to you to find someone who will aggressively stand up for your rights and make the system see you as a person, and not a number.. I discovered the key to a successful practice is to understand that each individual is unique. It’s crucial to take the time to understand the circumstances of their particular situation. If you find yourself in need of an experienced attorney, either for yourself or a loved one, please call my office. I have helped hundreds of people successfully get their lives back on track and look forward to helping you.

Mr.Chen is highly regarded and has been faithfully serving numerous traditional and high tech businesses based both in the US and Asia since he began practicing law. The size of these businesses range from startups to multinational corporation with over 1000 employees. He has accumulated a wealth of experience in practicing intellectual property law, corporate law, real estate law and business-related-immigration law. He is now essentially serving as de facto inhouse counsel for more than a dozen high tech and traditional companies in the and US and Asia.

Mr. Whitehead is the founder and managing attorney of W Employment Law, based in Irvine, CA. SW Employment Law is proud to practice employment law on behalf of employees exclusively within all areas of California. The firm handles all areas of employment and labor law including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, 2802 claims, and wage and hour claims, among others.. The firm is highly experienced with both single plaintiff employment-related cases as well as class action and PAGA representative actions with multiple plaintiffs. Mr. Whitehead routinely litigates complex class action cases that have amassed hundreds of plaintiffs against the employer. Mr. Whitehead has recovered millions of dollars for California employees in both individual and class action cases.. Mr. Whitehead is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, rated in Super Lawyers, named in Lawyers of Distinction, named one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, ASLA’s Top 40 Under 40, and is an active member of organizations that fight for and protect the rights of employees and consumers, including American Association for Justice, Consumer Attorneys of California, California Employment Lawyers Association and Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles. He is barred in both California and D.C., and speaks fluent Spanish, having served as a missionary in Barcelona, Spain. He loves to ski, spend time at the beach, and travel with his wife and five beautiful daughters.

MKC Law Group stands as a distinguished boutique law firm, offering a specialized focus on corporate and business transactions. Our commitment extends beyond traditional legal services, as we proudly serve as trusted outside counsel to both domestic and international clients, adeptly navigating the intricate landscape of local and cross-border transactions. Our comprehensive expertise spans an array of critical areas, encompassing corporate compliance and formation, securities and franchise law, intellectual property safeguarding, asset protection, mergers and acquisitions, employment negotiations, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and the meticulous preparation and negotiation of diverse business contracts.. Our client portfolio mirrors the diverse tapestry of industries, with entities varying in size and operational nuances. Recognizing that no two businesses are identical in their operational intricacies, we approach each client engagement with the profound understanding that every business possesses its own unique requirements and aspirations. At MKC Law Group, we take immense pride in cultivating enduring, symbiotic relationships with our clients, seamlessly integrating into their management teams to collaboratively steer them toward their ambitious business objectives.. Central to our mission is the unwavering commitment to provide our clients with meticulously tailored, cost-effective legal counsel that is undeniably results-oriented. We aspire to function as not merely legal advisors but trusted confidants in the pursuit of our clients' commercial success. MKC Law Group's ultimate aim is to be the steadfast guiding hand, helping our clients navigate the intricate legal landscape while propelling their businesses toward prosperity.

Lee Burrows’ primary practice is in complex commercial, real property and employment litigation. He has represented large companies, small employers and employees in a broad range of transactional and employment related matters, including breach of contract, unfair competition, discrimination and retaliation claims under FEHA, trade secret and copyright infringement, wrongful termination, and California Industrial Welfare Commission wage order violations. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the prosecution and defense of class actions and other representative claims in the tort and employment arenas.. Mr. Burrows has handled a variety of multi-party, large scale tort litigations, including environmental and toxic tort, product liability, construction defect and catastrophic slope failure actions. He has served as general counsel and litigation counsel for numerous homeowners’ associations and property management companies throughout Southern California.. Mr. Burrows’ litigation experience includes trial and appellate practice. He has tried numerous court trials involving transactional, real property and employment related matters and second-chaired seven jury trials to verdict. He has successfully arbitrated numerous tort and contract claims representing both plaintiffs and defendants.. Mr. Burrows is honored with Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating in legal proficiency and ethics with the award of an AV rating. This rating is based entirely on reviews by legal peers, including judges and attorneys located in the Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.. Mr. Burrows is admitted to the State Bar of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Burrows received his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California in 1993. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a specialization in business administration from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1988. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Orange County Bar Association, American Inns of Court, Community Associations Institute (CAI) and CACM.. Mr. Burrows is a frequent public speaker on legal topics to the bar and the general public, including the following:. Trust and Other Asset Protection Devices, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. (1999);. The Mold Challenge in California, National Business Institute (2003. Water Intrusion and Mold Claims, Sterling Education Services (2003);. The Challenge of Litigating Under Business & Professions Code 17200, Los Angeles County Bar Association (2004);. Practicing Under Section 17200 in 2005, Orange County Bar Association (2005);. Business And Professions Code Section 17200 in California, Lorman Education Services (2005, 2006). Mr. Burrows also co-authored the publications which were related to these engagements.. Mr. Burrows volunteers yearly as an attorney-judge for the high school Mock Trial competition sponsored by the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County.

Larry Eisenberg (Cell:) is an accomplished trial lawyer who has provided quality legal representation in serious personal injury cases for over 35 years.  The firm is committed to excellence and has earned a stellar reputation by providing personal attention to their clients - injured victims and consumers harmed by negligent conduct and corporate wrongdoing.. Mr. Eisenberg has achieved outstanding results in Motor Vehicle Accident, Negligence, and Wrongful Death Cases:. - $1,800,000 - Head-on collision;. - $1,300,000 - Trucking accident;. - $1,800,000 - Construction site electrical explosion;. - $4,000,000 - Failure to diagnose a neurological disorder in a 3-year old;. - $1,600,000 - Brain damage during a laparoscopic surgery;. - $700,000 Award in a Car Accident case. The insurance company offered a. low ball $30,000 settlement & is now being sued for their bad faith conduct.. - $10,000,000 Settlement:  Coordinated Fertility Litigation *. - $7,500,000 Settlement:  UCI Liver Transplant Litigation *. * Mr. Eisenberg was appointed Lead Plaintiffs Counsel in these 2     precedent-setting coordinated cases.. - $1,000,000 - Kaiser Kidney Transplant Litigation.. - Prescription Drug Overdose Death Cases:  Multiple 7-figure settlements in   cases against physicians and pharmacies who overprescribed opiate drugs.. CONTACT US AND WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH. A COMPLIMENTARY ANALYSIS OF YOUR CASE:. TOLL-FREE:. CELL:. EMAIL:. WEB:

Landon C. Villavaso is a graduate of California State University Northridge and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He has been a practicing attorney in the Orange County and Los Angeles County areas for over fifteen years in both state and federal courts.  He has experience in Juvenile Dependency Law, Family Law, Criminal Law and Real Estate Law.  During his years of practice, Mr. Villavaso has carefully assisted clients through the criminal and civil litigation process by successfully negotiating settlement agreements and plea agreements with the foresight of experience.  When that experience dictates an aggressive and vigorous defense, Mr. Villavaso has passionately advocated his client’s position in trial accepting absolutely nothing less than the desired goal of his clients.  As an experienced trial attorney, Mr. Villavaso has an intimate understanding of the emotional and financial cost of litigation and patiently partners with his clients to achieve a resolution that is in their best interest.

Kevin Adams is a trial attorney and Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He represents and counsels franchisors, licensors, manufacturers, and distributors on their business litigation needs, including state and federal franchise laws, intellectual property rights, California employment laws, unfair competition, and related antitrust and trade regulation matters.. Kevin leads the Mortenson Taggart LLP Franchise and Distribution practice group and is recognized as a leader in the franchise legal community. He is an active member and former Co-Chair of the California Lawyers Association Franchise Law Committee and a regular author and speaker on franchise, distribution and competition issues, including authoring articles for the Franchise Law Journal, the American Bar Association Litigation Journal, and the State Bar of California’s Business Law News. Kevin also is a recipient of the Franchise Times “Legal Eagle” award and has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the areas of Franchise and Dealership law.. First and foremost, however, Kevin is an experienced commercial litigator with a simple and straightforward objective: advance the interests and goals of the client while helping to evaluate the costs, benefits and risks associated with litigation, arbitration and alternative courses of action.. Based in Southern California, Kevin serves clients nationwide.

John McClendon’s practice focuses on the land use entitlement process with an emphasis on CEQA/NEPA and other environmental laws, the Coastal Act, Planning & Zoning Law, Subdivision Map Act, affordable housing and water law. An experienced litigator, he has brought and defended scores of environmental, land use, housing and water law actions, including many successes before California’s appellate courts.. On "offense," Mr. McClendon has represented numerous citizens groups in challenging controversial public and private development projects at the administrative stage before city and county decision-makers.  In representing these groups in subsequent court actions, he has achieved an impressive track record of success.. On "defense," he has assisted cities, redevelopment agencies, special districts and private developers in the preparation of legally defensible CEQA/NEPA/PZL/SMA documents and findings, advising them on effective pre-litigation strategies and defending them in court.  To date, all of the documents and findings he prepared for public agencies have survived judicial challenge.. On the private sector side, since 2000, Mr. McClendon has represented private clients in negotiating and structuring numerous disposition and development agreements and owner participation agreements between his clients and California cities and redevelopment agencies for development projects valued in excess of $300 Million.  He also represents private clients in court defending their projects from judicial challenge.. On the public side, he has been responsible for overseeing the successful approval of numerous redevelopment plan adoptions, plan amendments, and project area mergers, including a record seven in a single year.  Some of his more notable redevelopment projects include: Anaheim Plaza, Century 25 Theaters in Orange, Ontario Mills, the Ontario Auto Center and Ontario Convention Center, Jurupa Valley Spectrum, and the El Paseo Shopping Center in South Gate.. With the Legislature's recent abolishment of all California redevelopment agencies, he continues to serve as general counsel to six of California's seven Designated Local Authorities (i.e., these are successor redevelopment agencies that were abandoned by their cities).  His focus on public law has also led to him accept short-term and often high-profile assignments as either interim or special counsel to public agencies. Examples include:. In 2006, he agreed to serve as the U.S. Attorney’s expert witness on California redevelopment law in a criminal action involving political corruption in the City of South Gate.

John J. Hamilton - Attorney is a solo practice. Mr. Hamilton handles every client's matter, personally. He is a "roll-up-the-sleeves," hands-on attorney. He employes no other attorneys, paralegals or legal secretaries. Clients of Mr. Hamilton can expect that he will personally write every legal letter and legal document, make every phone call, will personally answer every client's phone call; and conduct any trial (if necessary) on a client's behalf.Mr. Hamilton recognizes that some individuals are unable to afford 'full-representation' in a lawsuit -- particularly where the individual is being sued. In such cases, Mr. Hamilton can provided "Limited Scope Representation" to be the plaintiff or defendant's 'ghost-writer' for writing pleadings; responding to and demanding 'Discovery' from adversarial parties; writing motions; attending motion hearings and will represent you at trial -- all on a ala carte' basis.. Beginning in 1998, Mr. Hamilton offered his services to other attorneys as an independent contractor and over 50 attorneys in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange Counties have hired him to do trials, arbitrations, mediations, and argue motions for them and their clients in court, often at "the last minute.". Since 2005, Mr. Hamilton has dedicated his practice to taking only a limited number of cases where he handles all aspects of the case without using a secretary, paralegal or other attorneys.. Mr. Hamilton handles both civil and criminal matters.

Jenny Tran is a Senior Associate of the law firm of Brown & Streza LLP. Her areas of practice include Mergers & Acquisitions, and business and tax planning for privately held businesses and their owners on entity design, business succession, risk management and allocation, corporate compliance and governance, and operations.. Hailing from an entrepreneurial family conducting an import and international distribution business, Jenny delivers well-crafted legal and tax advice backed by an inherent business and interpersonal understanding. She serves as outside general counsel to privately held businesses in a variety of industries, including aerospace, energy, online digital media and communities, insurance agencies, retail markets, pharmacies, hotel franchisees, fashion, and food and beverage operators. She collaborates with the trusted advisors of business owners and their families to timely design, implement, and execute a planned solution for tax efficiency, operational growth, and business succession.. Jenny has worked closely with the Business Department at Brown & Streza, LLP since 2003 and apprenticed with a slate of judges and prestigious agencies prior to becoming an attorney. As an accomplished attorney, she has taught Business Planning as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola Law School.. For seven consecutive years Jenny has been included on the “Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star” list by Los Angeles Magazine – a distinction recognizing only 2.5% of the attorneys in Southern California.. She commenced her legal education at Whittier Law School as a Fellow for the Center for International and Comparative Law, and subsequently became a member of Whittier Law Review, a semi-finalist in the Susan E. McGuigan Oral Advocacy Competition, and a Dean’s Merit Scholar. Jenny received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles where she completed a specialized curriculum in the Business Law Practicum, served as a Junior and Senior Editor of the Los Angeles Public Interest Law Journal, and competed in Scott Moot Court. She also obtained a Masters of Law in Taxation from Chapman University School of Law as a Merit Scholar and received first honors in Tax Procedure and Administration. Jenny received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine where she served as a student lecturer for Social Sciences 20: Model United Nations.. Jenny is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She lives in Irvine, California with her husband Patrick Clinger, who is founder of , and daughter. They share a joy for tabletop board games and can be found teaching and playing amongst their friends and extended family.