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Brian D. Mullen is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and California Western School of Law. After law school he served as a law clerk to a veteran San Diego attorney whose family law practice deals with primarily heavily contested custody matters before family law and juvenile courts, domestic violence Restraining Orders, guardianships, complex dissolution of marriage cases involving division of assets and debts, and criminal defense. After passing the Bar Exam, Mr. Mullen joined another law group in San Diego for several years. At that firm, Mr. Mullen handled straightforward and complex divorce matters from inception to judgment, including motions for child support before the Department of Child Support Services and Family Support Division. Mr. Mullen also served as lead counsel to several civil matters. In September 2009, he temporarily joined another well-known family law firm, which also handles complex dissolutions and contested child custody matters including guardianships. Mr. Mullen recently prevailed in a highly acrimonious guardianship matter. The case went to trial in November 2009, and at trial the court ordered permanent guardianship to Mr. Mullen’s client, who was the paternal grandmother.. Mr. Mullen’s experience in family law matters helps him as an effective advocate for those who strive to enforce their rights in the California family law courts. He assesses each client’s goals, fights for their priorities and returns telephone calls promptly. Mr. Mullen is familiar with the Family Law and Family Support Division courts in Orange County, as he appears before these departments regularly.. Mr. Mullen is a partner at Wilkinson & Finkbeiner and represents Spanish-speaking clients.

Brett Sachs is a distinguished legal professional who founded Sachs Law Firm and, after years in practice, transformed it into the well-known MVP Accident Attorneys. With an unwavering passion for justice and exceptional legal knowledge, Brett has dedicated his career to championing the rights of accident victims and providing MVP legal service. This, combined with his talent to effectively connect with his clients, gives each one an unmatched experience on their road to recovery.. Brett’s drive for helping injured victims stems from his father’s personal experience with the long-term effects of an accident-related injury. While in his youth, his father was rear-ended by a semi-truck. Without proper representation and guidance from an attorney or appropriate medical treatment, he continues to experience debilitating pain. Brett’s father’s well-being, peace of mind, and overall health was taken and he was never made whole again. Brett’s dedication to his clients stems from wanting to ensure no one else experiences what his father experienced.. Brett’s determination has earned him recognitions such as Top 40 Under 40, Super Lawyers Rising Star, and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch multiple years in a row. His compassion and experience have paved the way for the best possible outcomes for his clients. His personal investment and commitment to justice and victory for his clients have earned him recognition as a top attorney in the practice of personal injury law.. Brett graduated Cum Laude from the Michigan State University College of Law. While attending, he represented the Michigan Department of Corrections prisoners from injustices brought upon them. He later received an award for his service in the Civil Rights Clinic. Brett is a native Hoosier, born and raised in Carmel, Indiana, and has brought his Midwestern charm to the west coast.. When not practicing law, Brett enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, sports, and movies.

Bradley R. Kirk is the lead litigation attorney at the firm. He is a certified specialist in trust and probate law, and over his 29-year career, Mr. Kirk has tried over 100 trust/probate cases in the Southern California Courts. Mr. Kirk manages a team of skilled trust/probate litigators and handles all manner of complex trust/probate cases. Mr. Kirk personally manages all of the Firm’s cases and he is supported by a talented team of litigators, paralegals, and support staff. The Firm handles all manner of complex trust/probate litigation from simple disputes to multi-faceted and multi-county cases. Interestingly, most of the Firm’s cases are referred by other trust/probate lawyers whose clients need specialized assistance in dealing with complex trust/probate litigation matters.

Background. Ms. Galuppo’s two-decade litigation career provides her with the necessary experience to handle any litigation matter and all aspects of the litigation process. She is highly skilled and experienced at litigation and dispute resolution in high-stakes business and real estate conflicts. Ms. Galuppo’s practice specializes in representing public and private companies and high-net worth individuals in various complex and general, straightforward civil actions, including business, commercial, securities, and real estate related litigation.. Ms. Galuppo’s experience began during law school when she was an extern with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and spent a summer with one of the most aggressive plaintiffs-sided class action securities litigation law firms in the country. After law school, Ms. Galuppo commenced her practice with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, a highly rated, New York-based law firm, during which time she was an integral member of the fraud and complex insurance coverage practice group. She specialized in securities and fraud litigation and complex insurance coverage defense and handled class actions, derivative actions, SEC investigations and proceedings, and provided related complex insurance coverage analyses and advice.. After practicing five years with Stroock, Ms. Galuppo joined the law firm of Cox, Castle & Nicholson, during which she handled a diverse array of commercial and real estate-related litigation matters. During that time, Ms. Galuppo gained extensive knowledge about all facets of the real estate business. Uniquely, Ms. Galuppo combined her significant securities and real estate litigation background and successfully defended securities-related real estate matters, including successfully handling nearly a decade of condo-hotel litigation in San Diego state and federal courts and including the appellate courts.. Disputes/Matters Handled. Business & CommercialReal EstateCorporate, partnership, member, and joint venturePartitionFraudReal Estate nondisclosuresTransaction work outs and pre-litigation Breach of ContractBreach of Fiduciary DutyFraudulent transferBoundary & EasementsHomeowner Association and CC&RsEnvironmentalConstructionCommercial Landlord/tenantFinancial servicesClass actionsAppeals & WritsReceivers. Experience. Ms. Galuppo litigates matters in both federal and state courts throughout California and other U.S. jurisdictions. Ms. Galuppo is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, all California State Courts, and the United States District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California.. She handles day-to-day management of all her litigation matters, and her clients very much appreciate her timely contact about case developments and response to their inquiries. Ms. Galuppo has been hailed by her clients for her sound legal advice, ability to anticipate opposing counsel, extensive understanding of the law and facts of each case, and well-reasoned litigation strategies.. Ms. Galuppo was an integral trial team member of multi-million dollar, several multi-week trials in both federal and state courts, including a four-month jury trial in Orange County Superior Court, a three-week federal trial in the Central District of California and has handled many arbitration hearings. Ms. Galuppo has handled international matters as well, which have involved complex insurance coverage representation of foreign-based insureds and insurers, including those in Germany, Australia and England.. Ms. Galuppo’s practice also includes handling numerous appeals and writs before the Ninth Circuit and the California Appellate Courts. She has been responsible for all aspects of the briefing on appeals and has argued before the Ninth Circuit and the California Appellate Court.. Education. Ms. Galuppo received her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude, was the Vice President and Member of the Moot Court Board, Founder of the Entertainment Law Competition, a member of the Appellate Advocacy Team competing in New York, and a Member of Inns of Court. While in law school, Ms. Galuppo was an extern at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. She received her undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University.. Professional Affiliations. Orange County Bar AssociationOrange County Women Lawyers AssociationCalifornia Women Lawyers AssociationAssociation of Business Trial Lawyers (past)Orange County Commercial Real Estate Women, member and commitee member (CREW-OC). Publications. Tips to Ensure That Your Email Deal Terms Are Enforceable, January 12, 2015The Legal Team Condotel Developers Are Thanking, Law360, April 25, 2014High Court Leaves Hotelier Win in Hard Rock Securities Row, Law360, February 24, 2014Ninth Circuit Rules In Favor Of Commercial Real Estate, August 22, 2013Ninth Circuit Concludes That Condo-Hotel Units At The Hard Rock Hotel Are Not A Security, August 16, 2013. Speaking Engagements. Ms. Galuppo regularly moderates panels for CREW-OC and other groups in which she is involved.

Attorney Rafael Serrano III is an associate attorney working out of Reel Fathers Rights APC’s Orange County office. Working in Family law as a Paralegal, Certified Law Student and now attorney, Mr. Sorreno brings a wealth of experience to the clients he serves. He has extensive experience handling family law issues throughout Southern California with a focus in the Orange County.. Mr. Serrano’s experience includes litigating child support and custody cases before the court. Before joining Reel Father’s Rights, Mr. Serrano worked for multiple reputable family law offices throughout the state of California.. Mr. Serrano has continued to build his reputation since joining Reel Fathers Rights. He represents men and fathers in Family Courts throughout Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Pomona, Los Angeles, San Diego and Vista.. His practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence Matters.

Attorney Larry G. Copenbarger has over 25 years of experience assisting individuals, their families, non-profit groups and business organizations in various areas of estate planning and taxation law. He also has extensive experience in the fields of Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection. Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP specializes in Estate Planning for families, for businesses (large and small), and for high net-worth individuals, using an array of tools such as Family Limited Partnerships and other business entities to help provide Asset Protection for all heirs and beneficiaries. Larry is an active Member of the State Bar of California, the Supreme Court of the United States, the Orange County Bar Association (Trusts and Estates Section) and currently serves on the boards for KidCare International of Orange County, Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity.. Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP has expanded its law practice throughout California, and currently serves clients in seven offices. The primary office is in the heart of Orange County in Irvine, CA. Other convenient office locations include: Pasadena, Sacramento, and San Jose. Larry is also well-known as a friend to the non-profit community, having assisted numerous organizations by providing educational, fundraising, and counseling services. Larry’s expertise in matters relating to estate planning have made him a much sought-after public speaker on topics such as Charitable Remainder Trusts, Family Living Partnerships, Various Irrevocable Trusts and Medicaid Planning and Qualification. For over two decades, he has provided FREE seminars on Living Trusts, Asset Protection and Wealth Transfer for various churches, corporations and organizations. Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP also provides FREE public estate planning and elder law workshops throughout California.. In addition to his legal endeavors, Larry has an active home life, having been married to his wife for almost 30 years, they have five wonderful children. The family resides in Orange County, CA where Larry enjoys spending his free time coaching the childrens’ athletic teams, traveling, and working out. He is currently completing the draft of his first book, “Estate Planning for Young Families.” The firm practices all aspects of estate planning, from the creation of simple wills and living trusts, to the more complex handling of corporate succession and tax planning matters. Our team finds satisfaction in providing excellent client service and maximum client protection.

Attorney James L. Wellman is a seasoned trial lawyer working out of Reel Fathers Rights APC’s Orange County office. Practicing for nearly four decades, Mr. Wellman is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) by the State Bar of California with extensive trial litigation experience handling family law issues throughout Southern California with a focus in Orange County.. Mr. Wellman’s experience includes a reported appellate decision and he has personally argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Before joining Reel Father’s Rights, Mr. Wellman was the managing attorney of one of the largest family law firms in Orange County,. Mr. Wellman has continued to build his reputation since joining Reel Fathers Rights. He represents men and fathers in Family Courts throughout Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Pomona, Los Angeles, San Diego and Vista.. His practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence Matters.

Atticus Wegman was born and raised in New Hampton, Iowa. Mr. Wegman attended Fresno State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, graduating magna cum laude. In college, Mr. Wegman was awarded a scholarship to act as a representative of the California State University system. In an effort to remind our elected officials of the importance of education, he spoke directly with several state legislators regarding the rising tuition costs and the effects that such costs will have on low-income families.. Mr. Wegman is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Trial Lawyer’s Association, Consumer Attorney’s of California, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County, Warren J. Ferguson Inn of Court, and serves as a Local Board Member for the Selective Service. Mr. Wegman was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in 2012. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in California are named to this list. In addition, Mr. Wegman has written articles that have been published by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, CAOC Forum, OCTLA Gavel, and Riverside Lawyer.

ALAN J. SEDLEY has a well-developed and rather unique perspective on issues facing the healthcare community. As a former in-house general counsel and chief compliance officer at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, he brings the corporate perspective to compliment his years as a private firm healthcare attorney.. With over thirty years of experience as a healthcare attorney, Alan provides counsel on healthcare transactional, operational and regulatory matters to hospitals, health systems, physicians and allied healthcare professionals, medical groups, medical staffs, and Medicare Provider reimbursement consulting firms. Alan helps clients develop and maintain up-to-date compliant policy and procedures, contracts and work force training programs.. Alan draws invaluable experience from his work as a hospital general counsel as he advises and represents hospitals and health systems in their oft-challenging operational issues addressing the traditional corporate concerns within the context of the healthcare marketplace. He provides advice on corporate organization and governance, strategic alliances and business transactions, medical staff relations and peer review body and practitioner disputes, medical staff bylaws, policies and procedures, practitioner credentialing, and bioethics (informed consent/end-of-life decision making/clinical research) issues.. From the first stages of litigation through trial and appeal in state and federal courts, Alan’s client-focused strategies and depth of experience have come to play to resolve matters as efficiently and expediently as possible.. Alan has represented numerous physicians and other healthcare professionals before California regulatory and licensing agencies, having defended providers accused of billing irregularities and fraud by Medicare and Medicaid. He has represented a countless number of hospital providers in federal court lawsuits against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, often resulting in the payment of hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional program payment to the individual provider for which it was entitled but initially denied.. Above all, Alan is able to apply his extensive healthcare law experiences to get to the heart of every matter and respond effectively to the critical needs of clients, needs which are all the more necessary in this ever-changing healthcare landscape.. In his spare time, Alan pursues his passion for cycling, racquetball, and photography. Reading has been one of his lifelong passions. Although he enjoys the occasional novel, he limits his selection mostly to history and biographies.

Ajay is an associate attorney based out of our Orange County Office in Irvine, California. He has been licensed to practice law in the state of California since 2014.. Throughout his legal career Ajay has developed a wide-array of skills and in depth business knowledge having earned his MBA and having operated his own law firm and a business consulting firm focused on serving clients in California’s growing legal cannabis and industrial hemp industry.. His business experience and knowledge provides a unique dynamic to his representation of men and fathers who are business owners, entrepreneurs, or executives with unique compensation structures.. Ajay has continued to build his reputation since joining Reel Fathers Rights. He represents men and fathers in Family Courts throughout Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Pomona, Los Angeles, San Diego and Vista.. His practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence Matters.

A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the California Western School of Law, Jeffrey Wittliff helps clients navigate a variety of family law cases including divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Jeffrey Witliff strongly believes in the important of negotiation during cases, helping parties reach mutually beneficial arrangements to limit legal fees and costs wherever possible. He continuously researches the latest developments in family law, allowing him to deliver cutting-edge legal representation to his clients.Jeffrey Witliff’s relentless work ethic shines through in his legal representation, enabling him to deliver highly personalized case strategies and fearless advocacy to his clients.

A graduate of Loyola Marymount University and Southwestern University School of Law, Eugenia Steele was admitted to the California State Bar in 1990.. Over the course of her career, Eugenia has handled cases that cover the full spectrum of personal injury practice, from motor vehicle accidents, to products liability, to sexual assault, medical malpractice, wrongful termination, and more.. In early 2018, Eugenia joined TorkLaw, bringing with her nearly thirty years’ worth of plaintiff’s side personal injury legal experience.. Eugenia Steele has dedicated her career to giving a voice to those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and those that have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence.. Eugenia finds it personally rewarding to walk beside her clients through the difficult period following an accident. She never loses sight of the fact that every client’s situation and circumstances are unique. As such, she gives each client and their case, the individual attention that it deserves, and seeks the best possible outcome for each and every client, given the circumstances. In doing this, she has helped recover millions of dollars in damages for those she has represented.. When not delivering justice for clients, Eugenia enjoys spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters.