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Michael Royer is the founder and principal attorney at Royer Law Group. He has settled millions of dollars’ worth of cases, ranging from personal injury, to employment law, and even workers compensation cases.. The focus of Mr. Royer’s practice is in personal injury litigation although he also has experience in employment law, workers compensation and personal injury pre-litigation. Mr. Royer is known as a fierce litigator amongst his colleagues with an unmatched knowledge of the law and civil procedure.. Mr. Royer graduated Valedictorian from the prestigious Western State College of Law with Summa Cum Laude honors and a certificate of Exemplary Public Service. Western State College of Law is located in Orange County California and is the oldest law school in the county, having produced hundreds of judges and thousands of attorneys across California.. During law school Mr. Royer served as a writer and editor of the esteemed Western State Law Review, and also received 12 Witkin Awards of Academic Excellence which are awarded to the top student in each course that is taught at the law school. Before beginning law school Mr. Royer obtained a double Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Southern Maine.. Originally interested in criminal law, Mr. Royer was inspired to do personal injury law after he and his 2-year-old son were involved in a traumatic car accident where his son was critically injured. Now Mr. Royer is extremely passionate about personal injury and wants to help others who have been injured in all types of different accidents. Mr. Royer has a special interest in helping minors who have been injured because he learned through his own personal experience about the specific and difficult hurdles their personal injury cases face.. After law school Mr. Royer passed the July 2019 California Bar Exam, which is notoriously known as the hardest bar exam in the nation (California does not release bar exam scores for those who pass the exam). In addition to that, in February of 2020 Mr. Royer took the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and scored a 339 which is in the 99th percentile in the nation. The UBE is a bar exam used by 35 states in the U.S. including Texas, New York, Illinois, and many more. Since he passed the UBE Mr. Royer is eligible to be licensed in any of the 35 states which have adopted the UBE.  Currently Mr. Royer is a licensed attorney in both California and Alaska.. Outside of the office Mr. Royer is always busy with his three beautiful children Hudson, Harlow, and Hendrix. He loves taking his kids to all of the amazing events and activities Orange County has to offer, such as the beautiful beaches, fairs & farmers markets, and amusement parks.

Michael J. Rossiter is a partner at Scott & Whitehead with nearly 20 years of experience advising and defending employers across California. His practice covers the full spectrum of employment law, including wage and hour compliance, employee classification, disability accommodations, workplace investigations, discipline and termination, and defense against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.. Michael has a strong litigation background, having handled numerous jury trials, arbitrations, and appeals—including a published decision in Sharp v. County of Orange, 871 F.3d 901 (9th Cir. 2017). He routinely defends employers in state and federal court, as well as before administrative agencies, under laws such as FEHA, the Labor Code, Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, and USERRA. His work also includes drafting and enforcing employment agreements, including confidentiality, non-solicitation, and trade secret protections.. In addition to his legal practice, Michael is an active speaker and trainer, regularly presenting to employers, HR professionals, and industry groups on wage and hour compliance, preventing harassment, managing employee discipline, and workplace accommodations.. Michael previously practiced at Rutan & Tucker LLP and served as a partner at Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck LLP. He began his career with Fisher & Phillips LLP. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at Chapman University School of Law, where he taught Civil Procedure Lab from 2015 to 2023.. He earned his J.D. from Chapman University School of Law, where he served as Symposium Editor of the Chapman Law Review, and graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University with a degree in Political Science. He is admitted to practice in both California and Utah, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and federal courts in California. He has been recognized as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers and is a graduate of both the ABOTA Trial Advocacy Program and the OCBA College of Trial Advocacy.. Outside of his practice, Michael is dedicated to community service. He mentors law students, coaches high school mock trial teams, judges collegiate competitions, and volunteers with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.. Michael takes a practical, business-focused approach to employment law—helping employers navigate California’s complex legal landscape with clarity and confidence.

Matthew Stein is a partner at Law & Stein, LLP. Mr. Stein maintains a general business practice, with an emphasis on business litigation, probate litigation, and premises liability law. His firm’s clients include large corporations, corporate executives, prominent individuals, and family-owned businesses. However, every client and every project, whether big or small, receives the same level of commitment, diligence and ingenuity which distinguishes the Mr. Stein's practice.. As an experienced trial lawyer and skillful negotiator, Mr. Stein is a tenacious adversary who consistently obtains significant results for his clients regardless of the challenges presented. Licensed in all State and Federal courts throughout California, he is well versed in handling arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolutions.. Mr. Stein continues to obtain several significant wins for his clients and believes that the best results are achieved when every case is meticulously prepared for trial. This philosophy has enabled him to obtain scores of favorable settlements in all kinds of actions.. Why Matthew Stein?. - Years of Litigation Experience;. - Preventative Solutions by Detailed Contractual Work;. - Focused and Personalized Attention; and. - Aggressive Representation in Court Efficient and Cost-Effective Results

Manbir S. Chowdhary is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School, and a former legislative aide to the Lt. Governor of California. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.. Mr. Chowdhary has successfully litigated against some of the nation’s largest employers in both state and federal court. He represents employees and executives in all areas of labor and employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower claims, misclassification, and unpaid wages claims.. Mr. Chowdhary’s experience also includes the prosecution and defense of contractual disputes, business torts, and the enforcement of partner/shareholder rights. His firm’s business litigation clients include real estate developers, national sportswear manufacturers, Fortune 500 executives, medical organizations, restaurants, and 501(c)(3) corporations.

Lahaina was born to an immigrant family; thus, her passion for immigration law is deeply personal. Her experiences have created and fostered an innate passion to work on behalf of the immigrant community.. She is eager to help the city’s residents in a rapidly changing and daunting legal environment. She will navigate the complexity of these laws and access their full benefits, while simultaneously being a compassionate and accessible attorney. In law school, she participated in the immigrant justice practicum and served as a volunteer with several nonprofit agencies.. She graduated from Loyola Law School, in Los Angeles, in 2012. Immediately after law school, she worked for an immigration impact litigation nonprofit and then as an immigration solo practitioner.

Knowledgeable and personable bankruptcy attorney with 15+ years experience helping clients eliminate debt, avoid foreclosure and get a fresh start.

Kevin Snyder is driven by a desire to help parents, seniors, and veterans of all shapes and sizes, protect what matters most at the exact time of need. That means whether you or someone you love is looking to secure the future of your family and estate, care for an aging spouse, parent, or relative, or advocate for a veteran who has an immeidate need for legal counsel or needs assistance obtaining veteran benefits, you've come to the right place.. A tenured attorney, Kevin earned his Masters of Law (LL.M) from the California Western School of Law; his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond School of Law, and his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Boston College. Kevin is an active member of WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel as well as the Trust & Estates and Elder Law sections of the Orange County Bar Association. He has also been published in the OC Lawyer magazine multiple times.  Service to his local community is important to Kevin, and he provides pro bono services at the Veterans Legal Institute and serving on the Board of Trustees for St. Joseph's Hospital. Most of all, Kevin enjoys being a husband and a father of three.

Karima is a registered patent lawyer and an experienced intellectual property attorney. Karima helps clients protect and enforce their intellectual property through patents, trademarks and copyrights in various industries. She helps business owners build, strengthen, and protect their brands and ideas. She has experience in all areas of intellectual property law including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain name disputes, and eBay disputes. Karima brings a unique perspective to intellectual property issues drawing on years of engineering and managerial experience.. Need help protecting or enforcing your ideas? Contact us at or email

Joshua Kimura is a trial lawyer and founding partner at Kimura London & White LLP. Mr. Kimura specializes in civil litigation, with a specific emphasis on representing those individuals who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of others. Mr. Kimura handles all claims resulting from auto, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, animal attacks, construction accidents, dangerous conditions of property (premises liability) and all wrongful death actions.. Mr. Kimura has secured millions of dollars in settlements and by way of verdict for his clients, including the following:. ·       Jane Doe v. National Auto Dealership ($4,000, Confidential Settlement) Mr. Kimura was able to help resolve a premises liability case against a national auto dealership for $4,000, at the courthouse steps.. ·       Jane Doe v. Homeowners Association ($750, Confidential Settlement) Mr. Kimura represented an 86-year-old woman who suffered a fractured hip due to the negligence of a Homeowners Association. Pre-litigation offer from the insurance carrier was $0.. ·       John Doe v. Homeowner ($300, Confidential Settlement) Mr. Kimura represented a minor who had suffered extensive injuries due to a vicious attack by a pit bull.. ·       Maldonado v. Hazlehurst ($205, Settlement) Mr. Kimura represented a plaintiff who had suffered a fractured ankle in an auto accident after the defendant ran a red light.. ·       Baratto v. John Doe ($235, Confidential Settlement) Mr. Kimura represented a fifty-year old male who had been injured by a wrongful third party in an assault outside a movie theater.. For his performance, Mr. Kimura was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers – Rising Stars from 2013 – 2018, an honor given to no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in California, and has obtained a “10” rating on. Mr. Kimura received his B.A. in Law & Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara and later earned his J.D. from Chapman University School of Law, where he served on the Chapman Law Review and graduated in the top 25% of his class. Mr. Kimura is heavily involved within the local bar association and was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Asian American Bar Association for the 2012-2015 term. Mr. Kimura currently serves on the Orange County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee.. Mr. Kimura also believes that active participation in the local community is vital to any law practice and his personal background has led him to accept pro bono cases through the Public Law Center. In addition, Mr. Kimura can be found serving the local community on Friday nights as a proud member of the Orange County Football Officials Association. Outside of work, Mr. Kimura enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two sons, including coach their youth sports teams.

J. Craig Williams, the founding partner of the firm’s Orange County, California office, focuses his practice in the areas of complex business litigation with emphasis on environmental, intellectual property, real estate, technology law and labor matters, and their respective insurance coverage and related tort issues. Mr. Williams also handles white-collar criminal matters in both securities and environmental areas and practices in admiralty and tax courts. He is a Top-rated Criminal Defense Lawyer - White Collar Crime, as chosen by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. He holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer-review AV rating, and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, has been named a SuperLawyer every year since 2007 and rated with a 10 of 10 by . Mr. Williams is both a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate and Board Certified Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate, certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an American Bar Association and California State Bar approved agencyMr. Williams’ experience includes practice at nationally recognized law firms and has appeared as lead litigation counsel in numerous states and federal districts.. You can learn more about Mr. Williams at , and about his book, How to Get Sued, at , which also features video and radio interviews, along with additional photos.  He also writes an award-winning blog, May It Please The Court, which you can read at .

Imran F. Vakil is an intellectual property lawyer and business litigator. Having been attorney of record in over four hundred state and federal cases, TTAB actions, arbitrations, and mediations, Imran has expertise in the litigation of trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets, patents, unfair competition and commercial disputes. With an excellent record, Imran has successfully generated tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Since 2009, and every year thereafter, Imran has been selected for inclusion in the California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list, an honor given to only the top 2.5% of intellectual property lawyers in Southern California.. Imran regularly advises clients on their trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret, and business rights. Understanding the intricacies of litigation, he uses this experience when preparing trademarks, copyrights, patents, license agreements, assignment agreements and developing creative solutions, ensuring their rights stand up in court.. Prior to practicing law, Imran spent nearly a decade working as a business consultant in a number of industries including electronics manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, apparel distribution, real estate, and others. This diverse business experience provides a unique “feet-on-the-ground” perspective when advising clients with unique and complex legal needs. When clients find themselves asking questions such as “How are my rights going to be affected?”, they can take comfort knowing Imran has handled many of these matters first-hand, both inside and outside the legal profession.

I'm passionate about helping people understand and exercise their rights. I enjoy my work because it lets me make a difference in people's lives, at a juncture when they often feel stressed, scared, angry, or confused. Law is a tool, which I'm happy to utilize for the primary goal of providing my clients a measure of peace and justice.. Before I attended Columbia Law School, I worked in other professions, including aerospace and marketing. As a lawyer, I've practiced in specialty areas other than employment. I've also defended companies and served as outside in-house counsel before coming to the plaintiffs' bar. My varied experience provides me insight into what "the other guy" might be thinking -- not just defense lawyers, but laypeople, expert witnesses, and other individuals whose paths cross with my client. Understanding people makes me a better negotiator and lawyer.. My caseload runs the gamut of employment law: harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and wage and hour. The cases nearest to my heart are sexual harassment and pregnancy cases; it takes so much courage to be a plaintiff in those kinds of matters. My work is 100% plaintiff-oriented.. I'm fortunate to be in the professional position where I'm able to carefully select my cases. I take cases I believe in. For cases where I don't see a good fit, I'm happy to refer potential clients to other lawyers -- there's a lid for every pot.. I'm proud of the fact that a high percentage of my caseload comes from referrals of past clients. In fact, I think that's the ideal outcome of a negative employment situation: for a wronged employee to find a great advocate who achieves a positive result, such that one would recommend the same path to others.. Legal rights don't exist in a vacuum. They live and breathe and change, as people interpret and apply the law. It's a pleasure to proactively define and underscore those rights. After all, most of us are employees or have been at one point!

I represent small to medium sized businesses and high net worth individuals with respect to business disputes of all types, including contract, employment, real estate, intellectual property and securities issues.

I have been called a "true believer" repeatedly in the twenty-plus years I have fought employers (the largest employers are usually my fav cases). The "true believer" description comes from how clear it is that I believe in my clients' cases and that I believe employers must be held accountable. It is unusual to have spent so many years focused exclusively on unlawful firings (instead of all employee cases). But I knew it was what I would do from the start. And my knowledge, experience, and true belief is your gain :)

I have a passion for employee rights.  I believe in the ethical practice of law, and focus on obtaining the best results possible for my clients in the shortest amount of time, realizing the stresses and emotional toll of litigation.  At the same token, I believe that some cases have to be tried, and am not afraid of taking such cases all the way to trial.   I pride myself in providing superb legal representation and being accessible to my clients at all times in order to ensure they are fully informed about the progress of their cases.  I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients, while at the same time giving them a sense of justice over unfair circumstances.. In my spare time, I enjoy boating, soccer, and above all, spending time with my wife and son.

I am a personal injury attorney based out of Orange County, CA, and serve the needs of clients all across the state of California. I specialize in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, ride share accidents, trucking accidents, premesis liability matters, slip and fall incidents, dog bite incidents, and other personal injury matters.

I am a business litigation attorney, with extensive experience in all aspects of litigating a case, from inception through trial and appeals.

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

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

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

Employment Litigation – plaintiff representation:. Ms. McQueen represents individuals in all areas of employment litigation (e.g., discrimination, harassment, retaliation, termination) and also provides employment counseling to a variety of companies on every aspect of the employment relationship.  She is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), the California State Bar Employment Law Section, Past Chair of the State Bar Solo Small Firm Section, and an author and speaker on employment law, practice management, and water law.. Ms. McQueen is an Orange County Bar Association Board Member ("OCBA") and Past Chair of the OCBA Solo Small Firm Section. She was selected in 2007, 2012 and again in 2013 as a Southern California Super Lawyers "Rising Star" and was recognized as a 2013 Top Women Attorney - Southern California Outstanding Young Women Lawyers by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine.. Ms. McQueen earned her J.D. degree from Chapman University School of Law in Orange, CA and is admitted to practice before all California State courts and all federal courts in California.. Professional Affiliations:. California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), Orange County Bar Association, State Bar of California, American Bar Association. Ms. McQueen served as Chair of the State Bar Solo Small Firm Section in 2011.  Ms. McQueen is also very active in her local bar association serving in such varied volunteer positions as OCBA Board of Directors (2007-2013), Chair of the OCBA Young Lawyers Division (2007), Chair of the OCBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioner Section (2006).. Ms. McQueen currently serves the OCBA as Co-Chair of the OCBA’s Bridging the Gap Committee.

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

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

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