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1882 E lawyers are available in Irvine, California. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5/5 and 48% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $36 to $60 per hour.
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Zykanova’s primary focus is state and federal litigation. Zykanova handles felony misdemeanor matters in state and federal court.. Zykanova received her Bachelor of Science in political science from UCLA (cum laude) in 2008 and her Juris Doctor from UC Hastings College of the Law (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Thurston Society) in 2012. At UC Hastings, Zykanova served as the Lead Articles Editor for Women’s Hastings Law Journal. While in law school, Zykanova interned at Monterey County Public Defender’s Office and San Francisco Public Defenders Office where she wrote and successfully argued numerous motions, conducted an evidentiary hearing, and assisted in all facets of client representation in a wide range of felony cases, including felony DUIs, drug matters, theft, and offenses involving domestic violence. Prior to joining Ferrentino & Associates, Inc., Zykanova clerked at the Orange County Public Defender’s office and assisted with over 70 motions arguing for dismissal of convictions and reduction to misdemeanors of serious felony matters.. Before attending law school, Zykanova worked for a variety of non-profit organizations, such as Center for Living and Learning that assisted individuals who have been convicted by the criminal justice system in obtaining job skills and employment. Zykanova was instrumental in creating a job search preparation program that to this day helps countless individuals obtain jobs notwithstanding their criminal convictions.
With more than a decade of experience in criminal court, Lauren K Johnson has earned an outstanding reputation as one of Orange County's most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Ms. Johnson has the experience and skill to evaluate your case and defenses and come up with an effective strategy to fight your case. She has tried cases to judges and juries, argued on appeal, and trained other attoneys throughout the state on effective representation in criminal and juveile cases. Her landmark opinion in In re Drake M. (2012) 211 754 is one of the most often cited juvenile opinions in the past three years in other published cases. Ms. Johnson is a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College and the Past-President of the South Orange County Bar Association.. Ms. Johnson always strives to keep her clients informed, to make them feel comfortable and to make sure they are a partner in their case. Contact the Law Office of Lauren K Johnson to talk about your case today.
With over four decades of winning his cases, Orange County accident and injury lawyer Frank Nicholas has dedicated his law firm to helping clients work through the confusion and devastating personal and financial impact of being injured by another. As medical expenses and other losses mount, attorney Frank Nicholas provides his clients with the compassionate and personalized legal representation they need to seek compensation and put their lives back in order. No case is too complex, and as a sole practitioner, he personally represents every case he accepts from the initial claim to its successful resolution.. EVERY personal injury case gets the legal representation and attention necessary to resolve it successfully, regardless of a client's ability to pay. The Frank Nicholas law firm accepts cases on a contingency-fee basis, and no client pays an attorney fee until their case is brought to a successful conclusion.. Mr. Nicholas graduated Magna Cum Laude, with his Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1977 from the University of Southern California. He is admitted to practice in California, New York, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California and the U.S. Supreme Court. He carries Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for Legal Ability and Ethics. Hablamos Español.
With over a decade of legal experience, Dominic M. Carucci, Esq. is a sought after business and real estate attorney practicing in California and Washington states. Formerly a Partner at a mid-sized California law firm, Mr. Carucci brings his unique approach, outstanding professionalism, and varied expertise to every matter. Whether he is drafting complex contracts or representing his clients through mediation or litigation, Dominic values his client relationships as much as he does obtaining favorable outcomes for them.. Carucci Legal, PC specializes in providing expert general counsel to businesses, dispute resolution, and transactional services covering a broad spectrum of industries. We deliver efficient, fair, and transparent legal services, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of representation. Our team excels at simplifying complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights, empowering clients to make well-informed decisions. Our team is exceptionally responsive, making every effort to be accessible and available to address our clients' needs promptly. We understand that trust is built through consistent delivery of high-quality work, proactive communication, and efficient and transparent billing practices. By combining these principles with personalized attention, we strive to not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations, ensuring they feel supported and confident in our partnership every step of the way.
William Weinberg has practiced law for over 30 years and limits his practice to criminal defense matters across Southern California and federal courts. He has represented clients in matters ranging from homicides and sex crimes to Felony DUI/DUI Murder. Each case is handled personally by Mr. Weinberg and clients are encouraged to ask questions and understand the law that applies to their case.. There are many firms that exist only to retain clients and then have junior attorneys actually handle the case. This is not our practice. We devote our attention to each case and clients know that they have access to Mr. Weinberg whenever necessary. It is our role to defend and to educate the client about the legal system. Experience tells us that understanding the system and the process significantly reduces clients' anxiety.. Mr. Weinberg has been a frequent guest on law related topics on the radio and invites prospective clients to call and talk to him about their matters in a confidential and comfortable environment. He is available for free consultations 7 days a week at his Irvine, California office.
Whit D. Bertch is the principal and founder of The Bertch Firm, a personal injury firm specializing in the representation of people who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Since he began practicing law in 2014, he has represented hundreds of injured victims, recovering millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on their behalf.. In 2018, he was named to the “Top 40 under 40” List by the National Trial Lawyers. In 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 he has been recognized as a “Southern California Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine.. He has been featured in the Los Angeles Daily Journal twice, once for his efforts in representing injured victims and another for his efforts in raising charitable funds for local Orange County non-profit 501(c)3 organizations.. Additionally, Mr. Bertch is a dedicated leader in the Orange County legal community. From 2016-2019, he served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA). In 2018, he was recognized by OCTLA as the “Board Member of the Year” for his outstanding service, dedication and leadership to the organization. In 2019, he was appointed to serve as an Executive Officer, where he currently holds the office of President-Elect. He will serve as President of the organization in 2024. Mr. Bertch also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Charities (OCTLC), where he has served since 2020. In 2022, he received the organization's "Presidential Award" for exemplary leadership and service.. Whit graduated from Pepperdine University in 2011, where he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Sports Medicine. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2014.. When Whit is not representing his clients, he can be found practicing yoga or out training for his next half-marathon or triathlon. He also enjoys hiking, recently summiting Yosemite’s famed Half Dome.
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!
While attorney Epi Lopez has represented clients in many different business areas including litigation, today he focuses his efforts on the business needs of his clients advising them on business start-up and expansion issues such as incorporation and LLC formation but he excels in obtaining various business licenses for his clients. Mr. Lopez also vigorously represents his clients in business disputes and litigation.. Prior to practicing law, attorney Epi Lopez worked for a tech start-up company in the mid-90s.. Attorney Epi Lopez had the opportunity to attend Cornell Law School, UCLA Law School, Notre Dame Law School, Georgetown Law School and other schools. Of these schools, he was offered academic scholarships to Notre Dame, UCLA, and Georgetown but opted to remain local after he was selected for a full-tuition academic scholarship at USC.
Whether the particular matter on which I am working involves a trial, an appeal, or a transaction, I believe that the best way to provide valuable and effective representation to my clients is to (1) assist the client in identifying the objective or objectives to be accomplished, and (2) always maintain focus on those objectives. The client's objectives are paramount, and define success in the matter. And, the success that I am able to achieve is always the result of care, attention to detail, creativity, and experience.
When you need an advantage in the modern business world, the attorneys at Morten & Fairchild, PC are here for
you.. We pride ourselves on our transactional acumen and ability to look to your future when drafting agreements today. Equally important is our ability to guide you through the inevitable disputes that arise in business. Our well-honed, mediation, negotiation, litigation, and trial experiences provide us with the unique skills necessary to assert and protect your rights.. We help businesses in all stages of their corporate life from entity formation to corporate maintenance and governance, litigation, contract negotiations and drafting, intellectual property licensing, trademarks, consulting and strategic planning, mergers, acquisitions, succession planning and everything in between.. Morten & Fairchild, PC has industry specific expertise in many industries including healthcare, aerospace, technology, manufacturing, branding, staffing, and sales.. At Morten & Fairchild, PC, we treat your business like it is our business.
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.
Well-known for her assertive and effective representation in Los Angeles and Orange County family law courts, Nancy Dahan has been an active family law attorney bringing results and compassion to her clients since . Dahan first joined the Beverly Hills office of Ira M. Friedman, where she litigated complex family law cases in Los Angeles. After founding her own law firm in Los Angeles in 1992, she joined forces with Kathleen A. Brown in Orange County and formed Brown & Dahan in 2000.Extensive experience in handling intricate custody disputes as well as complex business and financial aspects in divorce cases gives her the competitive edge in representing clients in Orange County family law courts.. Ms. Dahan’s professional successes as well as commitment to the community have resulted in her being honored among the Most Remarkable Women of Orange County by the National Association of Women Business Owners, along with other nominations and accolades. She serves on the Board of Directors of Human Options, which helps to restore hope and rebuild the lives of battered women and their families. In addition, she is active in numerous professional organizations, including the Women in Leadership Organization and Orange County Bar Association. Ms. Dahan actively participates in a monthly roundtable with prominent Orange County attorneys on complex issues of family law.. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University, and Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California at Los Angeles.
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.
Was in Private Practice from 1994 to 2001 working for various law firms in greater Los Angeles area including Hong & Chang (affiliate US office of Kim & Chang, biggest law firm in Korea). 2001-2006, West Coast General Counsel for then Samsung America, Inc. (now Samsung C&T America, Inc.). 2006-2014, General Counsel/Chief Administrative Officer for Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc.. 2015-May, 2021, Yun Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation, Shareholder. 2018 Consumner Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorney of the Year-Finalist. May, 2021-Present, General Counsel at Navien, Inc.. Fall 2021-present, Adjunct Professor at University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Wallin & Klarich was established in 1981. Over the past 40 years, our law firm has helped tens of thousands of families in their time of legal need. Regardless of whether our clients faced criminal or DUI charges, the loss of their driving privilege, or wanted to clean up their criminal record, we have been there to help them.. Paul Wallin is one of the most highly respected attorneys in Southern California. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of the law make Mr. Wallin a premiere Southern California attorney.. Mr. Wallin founded Wallin & Klarich in 1981. As the senior partner of Wallin & Klarich, Mr. Wallin has been successfully representing clients for more than 40 years. Clients come to him for help in matters involving assault and battery, drug crimes, juvenile crimes, theft, manslaughter, sex offenses, murder, violent crimes, misdemeanors and felonies. Mr. Wallin also helps clients with family law matters such as divorce and child custody.
Wallin & Klarich was established in 1981. Over the past 40 years, our law firm has helped tens of thousands of families in their time of legal need. Regardless of whether our clients faced criminal or DUI charges, the loss of their driving privilege, or wanted to clean up their criminal record, we have been there to help them.. Matthew B. Wallin is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney at Wallin & Klarich. He approaches each case as an opportunity to help an individual at a time when they need it most and understands that he is the one they have turned to for help. Mr. Wallin has represented hundreds of our clients in cases involving DUI and DMV hearings, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug crimes, misdemeanors and serious felonies. With extensive experience handling DUI cases, Mr. Wallin is one of the premiere DUI defense attorney in Southern California.
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).
Vince Finaldi has had plenty of years experience representing clients in California with their needs. If you are in need of assistance with business and construction law, personal injury litigation, real estate matters or a matter related to those, please contact California attorney Vince Finaldi at today.
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.
Using my legal education from Chapman Law School to advocate on behalf of the civil society. My exceptional dedication to my clients has been noticed by which awarded me the "Clients' Choice" Award in 2019 and 2020.
Upon graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a mechanical engineering degree I shortly thereafter obtained my law degree from Berkeley Law School. I spent nearly the next ten years of my legal career litigating and trying cases with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Over that period of time, I handled numerous complex cases involving crimes ranging from financial and consumer fraud to conspiracy to commit murder and murder. As my interests evolved and life changed I transitioned to the practice of civil litigation. Since early 2011, I have pursued justice for victims of bad actors in environmental, products liabilty, personal injury, and various other areas of the law. Working with and helping members of the community has always been a passion of mine and I'm fortunate to be able to do so.
Tyler D. Kring is an Employment Attorney and Partner with Kring & Associates, APC. His practice is focused on Wage and Hour violations (Minimum Wage, Overtime, Misclassification, Meal and Rest Periods, etc.), Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA") violations, Employment Discrimination (Age, Disability, Pregnancy, etc.), Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Retaliation, and Wrongful Termination.
Tracy Horn is a personal injury attorney at TorkLaw. She is a skilled litigator, mediator, and advocate who is dedicated to giving her clients a voice before the court.. Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Horn received her bachelor’s from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, graduating in 2004 with a degree in forensic psychology.. Subsequently, Ms. Horn was awarded a scholarship based on her excellent performance on the LSAT examination. She moved to California, where she attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. While attending law school, Ms. Horn continued to work full time while in school and graduated in 2-½ years rather than the typical three-year schedule. In addition, she was elected as a coach for the school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution and Negotiation Team. Under her leadership, the team placed third in the nationals.. She graduated with honors in December 2007, and joined the California State Bar in 2008, after which she began practicing personal injury law.. A community activist, Ms. Horn has also worked with the Legal Aid Society in San Diego, where she was active in assisting low-income individuals in obtaining and defending both civil and domestic violence restraining orders. Through that work, she gained extensive knowledge and experience in practicing family law on behalf of her clients.. Ms. Horn now works in the complex civil litigation of personal injury cases. Ms. Horn continues to learn about and explore alternative dispute resolution methods to help her clients avoid protracted and unnecessary litigation. She is a firm believer that if both parties have the goal of a fair and equal resolution, the parties should decide their fate, and not necessarily the judicial system. Ms. Horn’s clients and colleagues alike praise her for her knowledge, professionalism, and her genuine compassion and care for her clients.
Tom Nemat is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley Haas School of Business and received his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Tom is the founder and owner of the Law Firm of Tom Nemat. Tom's firm provides legal services in the areas of Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Business Formation and Transactions and Real Estate Law, including Foreclosure Prevention and Loan Workouts.. Tom presents estate planning, entity formation and asset protection seminars for financial and insurance professionals, entrepreneurs, and physicians. Tom is also a licensed real esate broker and Realtor in California, which enables him to further assist his clients with their real estate matters.. Tom is a proud member of the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Hoag Hospital 552 Foundation, the Orange County Realtor Association, and the Board of Directors of the Orange County Chapter of UC Berkeley's Haas Business School. Tom and his wife Moneli reside in Newport Beach.
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.