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Leslie Daff, JD, MBA, is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, a designation earned by  fewer than 100 of the 15,000 licensed attorneys in the County.  She is also certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist and has been designated an Accredited Estate Planner® by Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils, a designation earned by three attorneys in the County.  Formerly with 1,000-attorney international law firm Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP and regional law firms Best Best & Krieger LLP and Palmieri, Tyler, Weiner, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP, she founded Estate Plan, Inc., a professional law corporation, in Laguna Beach and Irvine in 2005.. Leslie received her BS degree in Finance from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and her MBA degree from the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. Prior to law school, she worked as a Financial Analyst and as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at subsidiaries of the Coca-Cola Company and Baxter Healthcare, respectively.She received her JD degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she served as an editor on the Loyola Law School Entertainment Law Review, received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Ethical/Practical Lawyering, and was installed as a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sheila Prell Sonenshine, Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal.. Named for seven consecutive years by OC Register Metro Magazine as one of the region's top lawyers, granted the highest rating of "10/10 Superb" by independent attorney rating service Avvo, and granted the highest designation of "AV Preeminent  5 out of 5" by national legal directory Martindale Hubbell, which signifies her peers rank her at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence, Leslie has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in Southern California Top Rated Lawyers, published by  and the Los Angeles Times every year since its initial publication.  She has also been named a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, a designation granted to no more than 5% of attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement.. In 2012, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees appointed Leslie to serve as one of nine commissioners on the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Advisory Commission to advise the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization about its program - and to write the exam - that certifies legal specialists in the area of estate planning, trust and probate law.  In 2016, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees reappointed Leslie to a second term on the Commission.  Leslie currently serves as Chair of the Commission.Leslie is co-author of the Estate Planning Considerations chapter update for the State Bar of California Continuing Education of the Bar book Buy-Sell Agreements.  She is co-author and co-editor of the books The Closing Wealth Transfer Window: Post-Election Steps to Take Immediately to Protect Your Family Legacy and Estate Planning Strategies, Collective Wisdom, Proven Techniques.  She is a regular columnist on tax and estate planning matters for The Journal of Financial Planning.  Recent published articles include:. Leslie has been involved with a number of organizations and charities, including the Alumni Board of Directors for the University of Southern California Marshall School ofBusiness and the Dean’s Leadership Circle of the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. She has served on the Board of Directors of the South Orange County Bar Association, as Co-Chair of the Laguna Beach Community Foundation Professional Council, and as a member of the Board of Directors for non-profit organizations, Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. and Laguna Beach Rotary Club Foundation. She is a Fellow of the Orange County Bar Foundation Society of Fellows. She is also a member of the Orange County Estate Planning Council, the Trusts & Estates Section of the State Bar of California, and the Trusts & Estates Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Leslie has provided pro bono legal advice and services to seniors at the Susi Q Senior Center on a monthly basis since 2012.  She regularly speaks on estate planning topics for a variety of groups and organizations, including the Financial Planning Association, the National Business Institute (NBI), and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Labor and Employment:. my focus as an attorney is to advocate for the rights of employees and protect their interests. I handle a wide range of labor and employment issues, including wrongful termination, workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour. I am committed to fighting for fairness, justice, and equal treatment in the workplace.. Personal Injury:. I am dedicated to helping individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. Whether it's a car accident, slip and fall incident, injury resulting from a defective product, or any other type of personal injury case, I provide compassionate, determined and assertive representation to my clients. I understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact that personal injuries can have, and I work tirelessly to pursue compensation and justice on behalf of my clients.

Kyle D. Smith firmly believes in a client-centered approach to legal work. The starting point for every case should be the needs and wants of the client. Because those vary with every person, it’s important for lawyers to take the time to understand their clients. By taking the client-centered approach to each case, Kyle seeks to achieve the most desirable results for each employment law client.

John Rajaee began his career working as a successful defense lawyer who represented large corporations. These insights inform his current practice as a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney, and he now passionately and aggressively seeks full and fair compensation for individuals with serious injuries due to car, truck, or motorcycle accidents; dog bites and premises liability matters; and a number of other accidents and negligent actions. He is dedicated to standing up against large and greedy insurance companies to seek the full and fair compensation his clients need and deserve. John is well-renowned for his compassionate and friendly approach and his willingness to answer questions and stand by his clients, no matter what. To benefit from his legal skill and knowledge, contact RMD Law LLP and schedule a free consultation to learn how he may be able to help you.

John L. Wong advises individuals and business owners on all aspects of estate planning. John also represents trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, heirs, guardians and conservators in all matters related to probate, trusts and conservatorships.. John believes that quality and experienced legal representation should not be cost-prohibitive. With estate planning, regardless of the size of the client’s estate, John provides each client with a customized and well-prepared estate plan that meets the client’s individual situation and desires within the confines of the law. In litigation, he believes in zealously advocating for his clients in a fashion that allows for a quick and favorable result, but with the experience to take matters to trial.. For several years before establishing Modern Wealth Law, John worked at one of the nation’s preeminent estate planning law firms. He was an integral part of the team that represented several well-known estates.. John has advised and prepared estate plans for clients that range from young professionals beginning their career and starting a family, to mulit-millionaire business owners that seek business succession planning for the next generation.. He is one of the few attorneys in the area who has expertise in both estate planning, administration and related litigation. John’s trust and probate litigation and trial experience includes:. John L. Wong received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and was a member of the Dean’s List.. John is a member of the Trusts and Estates section of the California Bar Association, a member of the Trust and Estates section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Trusts and Estates section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.. John resides in Irvine, California, with his wife, Anh. In his spare time, he enjoys hot yoga, golf and anything outdoors.

JavierRivera-Carbone is an experienced fully bilingual attorney who hasconcentrated his practice on representing management and individuals inlabor and employment law matters. Prior to establishing his own civillitigation practice, Javier was junior partner at one of the largest Hispanic owned law firms in the world and Of Counsel at one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms in the United States.. Javierhas over 10 years of large law firm practice on the wide-range ofemployment law and labor relations matters faced by local andinternational employers. He has an impressive record of achievingpositive results for clients in business and employment litigation. Javier is uniquely qualified to handle civil litigation. He haslitigated many discrimination, retaliation and wage and hour cases,including class action lawsuits. Javier has successfully representedclients in arbitration, mediation and litigation before federal,California and Puerto Rico courts. He has also represented clientsbefore federal and state administrative agencies. Javier has extensiveexperience in providing preventive counseling and training toemployers, as well as significant experience in traditional labor lawissues

Imad Elias is a partner and founder of the emnployment and personal injury law firm of Mann & Elias, located in Irvine, California. The firm specializes in the representation of victims of wrongful employment actions, and people seriously injured in accidents.  Mr. Elias heads the Employment Law department of the firm while his partner, Scott Mann, heads the personal injury department of the firm.. "I became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of people who were wronged.  It remains my passion to this day, and I could find no better place to satisty this passion than the practice of employment law, and in particular employment litigation.  There, I relentlessly work to represent employees unlawfully treated by unscrupulous employers, especially large corporations.  It gives me the greatest pleasure to help these individuals get back on their feet, financially, mentally and emotionally.   A result that achieves a form of resurrection for my clients is what makes me proud; it is what I show my kids when they ask me what I do as a lawyer.   I have successfully represented more than 500 employees, including both low wage earners and highly paid professionals, for various claims including wrongful termination, unlawful discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of Gender, Disability, Age, National Origin, Race, Religion and sexual preference; and in claims of whistleblowing, violation of public policy and breaches of wage and hour laws.   I am happy to report that I have recovered multiple Millions of dollars on behalf of my clients throughout my carreer, in the form of jury verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements. My most recent result came on June 26, 2019 when I achieved a $1.14 Million jury verdict in Orange County against the UC Regents on behalf of a hearing impaired nurse who claimed disability discrimination and failure to reasonably accommodate.  After years of service to my clients, I am proud to be widely recognized by my peers, including being selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2015,  a great honor bestowed on only 5% of the top lawyer in California.  I also provide  guidance and legal education on how to comply with California Labor laws to small businesses.  Don't hesitate to call or email me if you are facing trouble at work."    Imad Elias.

I want to listen to the thoughts and concerns of my clients and help them design an estate plan that addresses their specific needs and desires. My desire is to ensure that my clients appreciate the value of carefully-crafted estate plans that are tailored to their needs.

I love sailing and scuba diving.  Within several hours by boat from Tokyo, you can reach various islands that offer diving, ocean facing hot-springs, and fresh local sushi.  Let me know if you would enjoy marine recreation when you come to Japan, and I would be happy to give you some suggestions.

I have always had a passion for criminal law and started Seyb Law Group because I believe all defendants deserve great epresentation.  I enjoy helping my clients and providing the best legal representation to each and every one of them. Every case is important, whether it's an infraction or serious felony.. I graduated from Trinity Law School in 2011, and havesince dedicated my career to criminal defense work.  Myself and my firm has handled thousands of cases all over Southern California in both Federal and California Courts, including nearly every type of charge. My main goal is pushing to get all charges dismissed or reduced, and I am persistent in pursuing the best overall outcome for my clients.  I know what to do when the government has got their sites on you.. If you have a criminal charge coming at you, take the first step towards putting it behind you and call us at Seyb Law Group today!

I have 53 years of successful business and realestate trial experience in all state and federal courts. I have tried hundreds of court and jury trials including a substatntial number of seven figure judgments. I have been managing partner and head trial attorney for several large firms. I now practice with my son, who has 20 years experience. We make an excellent trial team and have a talent for bringing about sound business resolutions.

I enjoy baseball games, my daughter playing the piano at Orange County High School of the Arts and golf tournaments.

I enjoy advocating on behalf of individuals, businesses, and boards in a range of business and property disputes. My passion is keeping people out of my office. I've successfully negotiated and resolved more than 2,500 matters on behalf of my clients - many before litigation and/or through mediation.. I'm a Loyola Law School graduate, my peers have rated me AV® Preeminent, I’m a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and I'm a Legacy Seat Holder of the Dean's Leadership Circle at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business. I'm also the proud mama of a sweet and precocious teenager.

I am designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Family Law Specialist. I am a the founding shareholder of Nuzzo Law, APC.. I assist individuals in their complex family law matters involving child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, domestic abuse, and characterization and distribution of assets and debts.  I pride myself in acting as an aggressive advocate for my clients, promoting settlement and always ensuring that we are prepared to litigate a case if necessary.

I am a trial lawyer practicing state and federal criminal defense.  From my home base in Orange County, I try cases throughout California and the United States.  I devote an extraodinary amount of time perfecting my craft and defending my clients.  It is my life.. --KJB

I am a business attorney and the Managing Partner of the Irvine based law firm of Miller Miller Gerber, LLP.  My areas of practice include business litigation and transactional work.  My transactional practice focuses on advising business through the everyday issues that businesses face.  I assist businesses with various issues, including setting up and managing the corporation, drafting contracts, resolving client and vendor disputes, large-scale acquisitions, and exit events including the sale of a business.  My litigation practice ranges from simple disputes with vendors, to bet-the-company litigations, to federal qui tam actions.. My professional experience prior to Miller Miller Gerber included a clerkship with the Honorable Asher Grunis of the Israeli Supreme Court, and time at the New York bases firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.  While at Paul Weiss, I gained experience doing large scale public and private M&A work, cutting edge high tech trading litigation, large securities class actions, and simple partnership disputes.. I received my BA, Suma Cum Laude, from University of California, Los Angeles, and got my J.D. from New York University.  I now live in Huntington Beach.  As an active member of the community, I host my own annual Charity Wine Tasting called Uncork for Hope, which benefits Boys Town California, and am also a participant in the CHOC Follies, an annual musical theater production that benefits the Children's Hospital of Orange County.  I am also on the Board of Governors for the Center Club, the Board of Directors for Boys Town California, and an active participant at the Jewish Federation and Family Services in Orange County, where I serve on the NextGen Board, the Ignite co-chair, and am also currently serving a six year term on the Jewish Federations National Youth Leadership Cabinet.

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.

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ERIC P. LAMPEL established the firm in 1985, although he has practiced trial law in California since 1980. Leading the firm's Civil & Criminal Litigation Department, Mr. Lampel has extensive experience in employment litigation, serious injury, criminal defense and general commercial litigation. Mr. Lampel served as General Counsel for an innovative New Zealand based international DSL Technology Company and provided HR services to employees in the United Sates, Europe and New Zealand in conjunction with local counsel. Importantly, Mr. Lampel chairs the Criminal Defense Practice Group in the firm.. Mr. Lampel's practice involves all aspects of Civil Rights litigation, employment law, business law, criminal defense, and serious injury/death cases. Mr. Lampel has counseled clients on a variety of topics including job terminations, job discrimination, accommodating disabilities, leaves of absence, personnel policies, and wage and hour issues. Mr. Lampel has also litigated criminal defense and employment cases in both federal and state courts and before numerous administrative agencies. The lawsuits Mr. Lampel has prosecuted or defended include claims of discrimination (racial, gender based, sexual orientation, race, and disability), harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation and alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act.. Mr. Lampel received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in Political Science/ Social Ecology from the University of California at Irvine in 1977. He graduated in 1980 with a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Mr. Lampel served as outstanding member of the Jessup International Moot Court Honors Team while at Loyola Law School, and both lived abroad and studied International Law abroad at the University of Oxford, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, England. http://en.,_OxfordMr. Lampel also served as co-founder, principal writer and lead actor of Libel & Slander Night, A Law Revue, a Loyola Law School original production in which the legal profession and other "sacred cows" were lampooned through song, dance and stinging comedy sketches. His sardonic wit and good humor have won over Judges, juries and opposing counsel time and time again.. Mr. Lampel prosecuted the nationally famous Clove Cigarette death case, 1985; Prosecuted sex discrimination case against Lucky Stores, Inc., Henry v. Lucky's 1992 (receiving preliminary judgment of $1,300,+, before punitive damages, and then settled for a confidential sum). In the summer of 2000, Mr. Lampel defended the infamous People of the State of California v. Shantae Molina. Ms. Molina was wrongly charged with the murder of her infant son while defending her home from intruders. Mr. Lampel tried the case to verdict gaining a full acquittal of this innocent young woman; past member, Board of Directors, Laguna Shanti, 1994; Southern California Defense Counsel, past member, Orange County Bar Association, member, Orange County Trial Lawyers, member, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, past member, American Bar Association, member. He has served as Judge Pro Tem for the Orange County Superior Court, and as Arbitrator in numerous cases. Prior to forming The Lampel Firm, P.C., Mr. Lampel clerked for, and then joined the firm of Haight, Dickson, Brown & Bonesteel, and later Lazof & Swanson, before starting Lampel Law Corporation in 1985.. Mr. Lampel is a member in good standing of the California Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in numerous Federal District courts, as well as the California and United States Supreme Court.

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.

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.

Damon Mircheff focuses his practice on business and intellectual property litigation, with an emphasis on trademark, false advertising and trade secret litigation, as well as real estate and property disputes, title insurance litigation, and partnership, shareholder and business-member disputes. Damon practices in both state and federal courts, and has substantial experience in arbitration settings. Damon is also the Chairperson of Rutan & Tucker’s E-Discovery Committee.. Representative Matters/Cases. • Representing supplement-industry defendants in false advertising lawsuits by alleged competitor brought under the Lanham Act and California law.. • Representing group of insurance brokers in lawsuit for misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of fiduciary duty following their departure from former workplace.. • Representing purchaser in fraud and business tort lawsuit against seller for nondisclosure and concealment relating to purchase and sale of manufacturing business.. • Representing shareholder of closely held corporation in dissolution action.. • Representing property owners in easement disputes with adjacent property owners, quiet title actions, and disputes arising out of real property purchase/sale agreements.. • Representing California public benefit corporation in dispute relating to online auction services.. Memberships & Associations. • ABA’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. • Board Member, Federal Bar Association’s Orange County Chapter. • Orange County Bar Association. • Orange County Bar Association’s Bridging the Gap Committee. • Orange County Bar Association’s Business Litigation Section. • Advisory Board Member

Chosen "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers and OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney". Graduate, Stanford Law School ('96). Former Deputy Public Defender. Member of defense team for actor Robert Blake (acquitted of special circumstances homicide). Hundreds of cases dismissed

Caroline V. Tucker is the Principal of Caroline Tucker Esquire, a Professional Law Corporation. Caroline’s legal career started in litigation and her impressive knowledge in this area continues to grow. She has successfully litigated a wide variety of real estate, business, personal injury and business cases. In and out of court Caroline strives to provide her clients with the highest level of legal services and satisfaction. Caroline earned her Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School, in Orange County. Caroline is originally from Laguna Beach, CA and after attending high school there she received a B.S. in Science and Minor in Business at The Pennsylvania State University. Caroline is a member of the State Bar of California, and a member of the Orange County Bar Association.

Brian P. Kinder is managing partner of The Kinder Law Group, APC.  He practices exclusively in the field of Intellectual Property ("IP") and is one of only a handful of Southern California attorneys who have been honored as Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in this area of the law.  For more than a decade, he has helped his clients to develop and protect their valuable IP rights throughout the world and is well-versed in both domestic and international patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, false advertising and franchise laws.. On the development side of his practice (i.e., transactional work), Mr. Kinder focuses on assisting clients in safely promoting and selling their products and services across the globe.  He oversees and counsels clients on trademark clearance searches as well as the preparation and filing of patent, trademark and copyright applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O.) and Copyright Office.  Over the course of his career, Mr. Kinder has not only handled broad domestic trademark registration portfolios, but has also been involved with some of the largest brand campaigns in the world - spanning more than 120 countries across the globe.  Mr. Kinder regularly drafts and negotiates license agreements, work for hire agreements, athlete endorsements, model releases, web site use policies, and trade secret protection policies and procedures.. On the protection side of his practice (i.e., litigation), Mr. Kinder has extensive experience in successfully defending and prosecuting disputes before various federal and state courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (T.T.A.B.) in Washington, D.C., and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland.  Throughout numerous patent, trademark and copyright infringement cases, false advertising and unfair competition claims, misappropriation of trade secrets, and franchise disputes, Mr. Kinder has employed the effective use of discovery and motion practice to identify the strengths of his client's case while simultaneously exposing the weaknesses of his opposition.  These tactics have, in most instances, allowed Mr. Kinder to successfully negotiate settlement agreements for his clients without the time and expense of a full trial.  In those instances where trial is necessary, however, Mr. Kinder is a skilled trial lawyer who has obtained millions of dollars in arbitration awards and jury verdicts.  Recently, as lead trial counsel in a nearly month-long jury trial, Mr. Kinder earned a place among an exceedingly rare category of attorneys who have obtained punitive damage awards in franchise cases.