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As a top-rated family trust attorney serving families in Newport Beach and surrounding areas, I have dedicated my career to helping families prepare for and navigate major life events with compassion and care.. in addition to founding and operating the Meier Law Firm, I am also the author of The Family Nest Egg (Penguin Random House), Guided by Grace – A Catholic Journey Through Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, and Good Parents Worry, Great Parents Plan. I am also a public speaker and television news personality.. In 2010, I founded the Meier Law Firm, an estate planning law firm in Newport Beach, California, after leaving the big law firm life to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families. Today, our firm proudly serves the local Orange County community and families across the state with a team of 18 dedicated members. I am very proud that we have received the highest online ratings possible on platforms like Google and Yelp by families who trust us and appreciated our services.. At the Meier Law Firm, we believe in forming lifelong relationships with our clients, offering custom flat-fee estate planning packages that include:. WillsTrustsFinancial Durable Power of AttorneyHealth Care DirectivesLife and Financial PlansComplete Trust FundingKids Emergency PlansLegacy Preservation (so that parents can pass down their values, morals, and dreams to their kids)Unlimited free phone calls and emailsFree three-year reviews of your family estate planAnd a family lawyer for life!. We also support families through life-changing events requiring probate, trust administration, high-net worth estate planning strategies, tax planning, special needs planning, limited conservatorships, asset protection, Catholic faith-based estate planning, and all non-contested estate planning.. If you're looking to secure your family's future, please consider us. You can give us a call or visit us online to schedule a planning session today. We are really looking forward to meeting you!. Practice Areas:. Estate Planning. Estate Planning for Families. Estate Planning for Minor Children. Estate Planning for Business Owners. Estate Planning with Attorneys. Estate Planning with Financial Advisors. Estate Planning with Life Insurance Professionals. Estate Planning to Protect Assets. Wills & Trusts. Asset Protection. Special Needs Trusts & Conservatorships. Probate & Trust Administration. Faith-Based Estate Planning for Catholics

As a former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney with over 22 years of legal experience John knows and understands his opposition from having been on the other side.   Now as a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer John brings his vast legal knowledge and trial experience to his clients.  John prides himself on personally handling each case. This gives him the opportunity to apply his hands on approach to reach the results his clients deserve.. With over 120 jury trials in cases such as murder, torture, sexual assault, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, drugs, domestic violence, juvenile offenses, assaults, theft-property crimes, complex insanity trials, civil emergency protective orders, and temporary restraining orders, John has been recognized as an Outstanding Trial Attorney by both the Riverside and Orange County District Attorney’s Offices.  Some of John’s cases have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Talk, Discovery ID, and have received publications as far as South Africa.. John graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986 and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1992.  He has lectured at California Baptist University, lectured to local law enforcement agencies, and coached high school mock trial.. John understands that a mistake or error in judgment should not define a person or destroy a promising future. He also understands that a personal injury deserves to be compensated.  John will achieve the best possible result for your criminal and personal injury needs.

As a first generation Korean immigrant, arriving in America at the age of 10, I have first-hand knowledge of the cultural and language challenges many people in Southern California face. This has made me particularly effective at helping clients understand the legal process while protecting their rights against large insurance companies that would otherwise take advantage of them.. Having worked through college and law school at my father’s auto repair shop, I know the value of hard work and am used to rolling up my sleeves to get the job done. I obtained my B.A. from UCLA and J.D. from Whittier College School of Law in 2011. After spending some time in criminal defense, I witnessed the challenges that people face in the legal system. Thereafter I channeled my experiences into a passion for defending injured people and helping them overcome the legal hurdles necessary to receive rightful compensation for their losses, their pain and their suffering.

An experienced criminal defense attorney in Newport Beach and co-founder of Khanjan | Nosratabadi, Trial Attorneys, Rodney Nosratabadi is committed to fighting for your rights. If you or a loved one have been accused of a serious crime, Attorney Nosratabadi can help you understand your options and fight to protect your future and your freedom. He offers personalized, compassionate legal guidance, working to keep you informed as he helps you navigate the criminal justice system. In the courtroom, Attorney Nosratabadi is known as a formidable opponent who won’t back down when it comes to fighting for his clients. Call today.

Amy Gostanian is an experienced and decorated Trust & Estate Litigation attorney, and founder of Gostanian Law Group. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. Amy is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in estate planning and probate law, and is certified to appear in California State and Federal Court. Amy has also been a guest speaker for the Orange County Bar Association - Conservatorship Section.. Amy has a broad range of experience in estate litigation matters, having completed thousands of estate plans and successfully litigated throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino and Riverside County, California.. Amy has been recognized as a Top-Rated Super Lawyer three years consecutively (2020, 2021, and 2022) within the selective Orange County Trust and Estate Litigation Category. She has also been recognized as Super Lawyer - Rising Star in 2014 and 2015, and her firm, Gostanian Law Group, was recognized by Avvo for the 2015 Client Choice Award. Amy resides in south Orange County with her loving husband John and three (3) young daughters.. Gostanian Law Group is located in Orange County, CA. For more than a decade, Amy has expanded Gostanian Law Group by adding other passionate and knowledgeable individuals in order to provide her clients with the very best legal counsel. The firm is comprised of highly experienced Trust and Probate litigators who zealously advocate for clients and have over 30+ years of combined experience and success.. Gostanian Law Group's mission is to protect and preserve your wealth, your loved ones and your legacy.

Ahmed Khalil, Esq. is the founder and Managing Attorney at Khalil Law Group. Admitted to the California State Bar in June 2011, Mr. Khalil spent four years gaining necessary and unparalleled experience defending individuals, employers, insurance companies and third party administrators with regard to a wide range of legal issues incuding, but not limited to, workers compensation, insurance fraud, employee and employer rights, injuries, etc.  Having spent several years reaffirming and honing his legal skills by way of “big firm” experience, Mr. Khalil ultimately concluded that the best way for him to become as good of an attorney as possible, was by maintaining direct relationships with his clients. Daunted by the big firm atmosphere, wherein, access to clients and personnel was regulated by others, Ahmed Khalil, Esq. branched out on his own in 2015, becoming a founding partner at Distinct Law Group. Since then, he has dedicated his life and career to helping individuals, businesses and groups protect their legal interests.. That is why he started Khalil Law Group, APC. Through this firm, Mr. Khalil seeks nothing less than providing legal services that are unmatched in the industry. By way of Khalil Law Group, APC, Mr. Khalil works tirelessly to advocate for the idea that there is no such thing as a case that is too small or too big.. Mr. Khalil is hands-on, dedicated and straightforward, with a concentrated commitment to his clients’ interests. Mr. Khalil takes a tremendous amount of pride in providing each client with the necessary care and attention to detail that they deserve.. In addition to being a licensed member of the Calfiornia State Bar, Ahmed Khalil has been a licensed Calfiornia Real Estate Broker since 2007.. Mr. Khalil obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. After an injury ended his career as a professional soccer player, Mr. Khalil enrolled in the University of San Diego School of Law.. In his free time, he is more than happy spending time with family and friends, playing sports and traveling. While he loves his job and clients, his true passion is in being the best father he can be to his 2 young sons.

Ahmed Ibrahim is a California licensed attorney and the founder of AI Law. Ahmed has spent his entire legal career litigating highly complex cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, big and small. Being on both sides of counsel table has provided Ahmed with a unique perspective enabling him to analyze a case from all angles, and to be one step ahead by anticipating case strategies and arguments of his adversaries.. Ahmed started his legal career at Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest law firms in the western United States, where he spent over five years in the commercial litigation department. At Snell, Ahmed learned the importance of delivering high quality and thoughtful work to clients while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and competence, the same service he now brings to his clients at AI Law.. For the next seven-plus years, Ahmed used his talents battling powerful companies and individuals at a litigation boutique based in Newport Beach. During this time, Ahmed worked on many high profile matters, including several trials, and developed a fearlessness and tireless resolve advocating for his clients. In 2018, Ahmed and his team received the Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year award for his work on a major class action resulting in a multi-million dollar jury verdict and judgment.. Ahmed earned his undergraduate degree from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. After college, Ahmed spent two years as a management consultant with the global consulting firm Accenture.. Ahmed then received his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, Ahmed served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins, former district judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Ahmed was also active as a member of the Jessup International Moot Court team, earning an award for top oral advocate in 2005.. Ahmed understands that clients do not hire attorneys to “bill” hours, but to win. That is why he takes great pride in his track record of providing results for his clients.

After spending almost a decade defending large companies and government agencies, I opened my own firm in 2016 with two partners so we could help individuals like you obtain justice and fair compensation.  I am a trial attorney focused 100% on litigating personal injury, product liability and employment claims.. While in law school, I served as Lead Articles Editor of the Whittier Law Review and member of the Moot Court Honors Board. I also received the CALI Excellence Award in both Trade Secrets Law and Remedies, was named to the Dean’s List and Honor Roll and was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.  For the last three years, I have been named to the Super Lawyers Magazine Rising Stars list.. In my last year of law school, I was honored to serve as a judicial extern for the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford, United States District Court Judge for the Central District of California, which included a chance to work in chambers with former Chief Judge Alex Kozinski on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, WA.. Prior to law school, I received a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona, which trained me in numerous health related disciplines, including epidemiology and environmental health.  My thesis work was completed through a graduate internship with the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Epidemiology Division.  In college, I was a varsity member of the track & field team and was honored with the Golden Eagle Scholar-Athlete Award.

After 28 years of practicing law, Keith P. More still has the desire and motivation to take on the most challenging, life changing cases. If you are reading this,  then you know it is Keith's fierce drive, compassion and experience that separates him from all other lawyers. In 1994, Keith joined the million dollar advocates club with his first of many million dollar cases. Keith is an ABOTA member documenting his personal injury jury trial experience and is  a 3 time Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyer of the Year. It is safe to say Keith is the only ABOTA member with those credentials.. Unique is a way to describe Keith. His vast knowledge of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury makes him invaluable in the legal community. In 2016, Keith has lectured in Palm Springs, Orange County, Studio City, Las Vegas and will be speaking in San Francisco.. In 2003 Keith co-chaired the Workers' Compensation Section of the Orange County Bar Association and in 2008 he was the President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association consists of approximately 500 members and some of the finest attorneys in the world.Beyond the personal accolades, however, is a lawyer who cares about those he represents. For one 22 year old tetraplegic whose spinal cord injuries resulted from his unprotected fall through a sky light, attorney Keith P. More obtained a settlement of $14.7 million, the largest award in California workers' compensation history. Over his 28 year career, Keith has taken on some of the largest corporations in the world. Besides the in court awards, Keith is most proud of his ability to connect with his clients. It's not just about being the lawyer. It's about being their voice and telling their story. Keith goes the extra mile and sits in on Team Conferences, meets with doctors, vendors and therapists.  If you or a loved one are in need of Keith's services, whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, construction site incident , fall or work related injury make Keith a part of your team.

Actively engaged in a national law practice, The Burke Law Firm represents closely held corporations, partnerships, and small and medium business enterprises in litigation and general business matters.   One measure of his expertise is that Michael Burke is frequently consulted by other law firms and attorneys on litigation strategy, business strategy, and ethics issues. The firm provides a range of legal services, from general counsel services to intellectual property, trade secret, employment and business litigation.  Michael is a dynamic and sought after speaker on current legal issues.

Abbas K. Gokal specializes in representing clients in catastrophic personal injury, trust litigation and probate matters.. Mr. Gokal has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and trial verdicts for his clients.. Mr. Gokal receives immeasurable personal satisfaction from developing close client relationships. He believes the key to successful client relationships comes from taking the time to keep clients informed and educated through each step of the litigation process.. Recent Verdicts and Settlements. Education. Abbas Gokal holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts. He also holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York at Albany.. Community Services & Honors. Mr. Gokal proudly serves Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center, which serves at-risk children and families in crisis to prevent and breach the generational cycle of child abuse.. Mr. Gokal has been ranked as one of the “Top 25 attorneys in Orange County under 40” “and one of the Top 100 attorneys in Southern California under 40” by Super Lawyers.

A veteran attorney with four decades of legal experience, Richard Sullivan is widely regarded as one of the top family law attorneys in the Orange County area. He is compassionate and competent, always dedicated to securing the best possible result for his clients, whether this is accomplished inside or outside of the courtroom. He is a talented litigator with a background in criminal defense, using his experience to better protect his clients’ best interests.. Richard obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeast Missouri State University and his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Western State College of Law. After passing the bar, he began his career as a criminal litigator, where he was able to hone his courtroom skills. In 1996, Richard devoted his practice exclusively to family law and has tried over 15,000 cases in this field.. Richard is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Family Law Section of the State Bar of California. He has been appointed by the Orange County Superior Court to represent minors on a number of occasions and has acted as Special Master to the Court to address litigation in domestic relation actions. He has served as a lecturer, instructor, and panelist for the State Bar of California, Orange County Bar Association, Western State School of Law, and Chapman School of Law.. Richard is an executive committee member of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, and has served in this role since 2010. He is also a board member of the Orange County Community Service Program – CSP Victim Assistance.

A Top-Rated Plaintiff AttorneyJake Cohen is a practicing first-chair trial attorney at Bisnar Chase who deals with civil litigation cases for plaintiffs and consumers. Above all, his mission is to make a difference in the lives of his clients.. That can mean helping one person at a time as a fearless jury trial advocate. It could also involve helping people on a wider scale by obtaining verdicts against exploitative corporations, forcing them into better practices.. Jake is always ready to put his skills to use to protect the rights of his clients and make the world a safer place.. Most of the cases he handles involve serious accidents and injuries. These include (but are not limited to) car crashes and other auto incidents, dog attacks, trip or slip-and-fall injuries, and dangerous and defective products.. Background and EducationJake grew up in Venice Beach, California, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in political science. He then graduated Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.. He has worked full-time from the age of 16 until he completed law school to finance his education. Jake’s various roles included working as a personal trainer, in restaurants, and in hospitality.. Jake takes great satisfaction from balancing the scales of justice. He said: “I believe in holding wrongdoers accountable and forcing them to compensate those they injure. I get the chance to fight for victims, as well as deterring future misconduct, making the world a safer place.”. Professional Legal Experience. Jake Cohen is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada. His first legal experience came as a law clerk with a criminal defense firm. However, after passing the bar, he committed himself to plaintiff-side litigation, supporting clients who had suffered serious injuries.. Throughout his career so far, he has recovered millions of dollars for personal injury victims, developing his skills as an accomplished jury trial lawyer.. Whether helping individuals or groups of people under a class action, Jake is passionate about fighting for justice for those who have been wronged. He is dedicated to providing aggressive representation, acting as a voice for his clients, and standing up to insurance companies and exploitative corporations.. Described as bold, confident, and with a relentless work ethic in honing his legal skills, Jake has a track record of building cases using intelligent and creative strategies and thrives in front of a jury at trial.. He is excited to help clients across California as part of the Bisnar Chase team.

A seasoned trial attorney and skilled negotiator, Mark B. Wilson has won nearly every case he has tried and arbitrated. Mr. Wilson lost only one jury trial and obtained a complete reversal on appeal. Mr. Wilson represents clients in federal and state courts in a variety of matters, including business litigation, legal malpractice, real estate, trade secrets, unfair competition, copyright infringement, construction disputes, and commercial unlawful detainer.. Mr. Wilson’s victories include a $2.25 million jury verdict in a premises liability case, a $1.85 million dollar jury verdict in a breach of shareholder agreement case, a $1.8 million binding arbitration award in a legal malpractice case, a $1.4 million jury verdict in a copyright infringement case, a complete defense verdict in a partnership dispute where the client’s existence was at stake, and a complete defense verdict in an indemnity case where millions of dollars were at issue. His settlements include recovering $97 million in a breach of trust case, $3 million in a commercial construction dispute, $2.8 million in an employment dispute, $2.1 million in a legal malpractice action, and $2 million in a lease dispute. He has recovered over $18.5 million in legal malpractice cases.. As a meticulous attorney, Mr. Wilson brings to court an eye for detail and a sense of organization essential to winning complex trials.. The Daily Journal, the most widely read legal industry publication, named Mr. Wilson as one of California’s Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers. In 2019, OCTLA named Mr. Wilson “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in legal malpractice. OCTLA previously named Mr. Wilson as a finalist for the “Business Litigation Trial Lawyer of the Year.”. Mr. Wilson has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers® list since 2005. Since 2017, he has been on the Super Lawyers® Top 50 Orange County List. Since 2019, he has been on the Super Lawyers® Top 100 Southern California List. Mr. Wilson was recognized as one of the elite trial attorneys in Orange County by OC Register Metro magazine. He achieved an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest level of professional excellence from his peers. Since 2015, Mr. Wilson has been listed in Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. In 2021 and 2023, Best Lawyers named Mr. Wilson “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in trade secrets law.. Mr. Wilson was the Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s (“OCBA”) Business Litigation section, the largest section in the OCBA. Mr. Wilson was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (“OCTLA”) and remained on the Board for several years. In addition, OCTLA twice-recognized Mr. Wilson as “Board Member of the Year” for his contributions to the organization and the legal profession.. From 2016 to 2020, Mr. Wilson was a California State Bar Special Deputy Prosecutor, prosecuting State Bar complaints when the State Bar had conflicts of interest. From 2018 to 2023, Mr. Wilson served on the Board of Governors of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. From 2016 to 2022 Mr. Wilson served on the Loyola Law School Board of Directors.. Mr. Wilson is a frequent lecturer to bar organizations on modern trial techniques and legal ethics and has authored several articles on trial practice. In 2018, the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization certified Mr. Wilson as a specialist in legal malpractice law. There are only four attorneys in Orange County who have this specialization.. In 2020, Mr. Wilson was selected to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®. Selection to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high-stakes business litigation matters.. Mr. Wilson obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1988 and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1985. He was selected to be on Loyola’s Moot Court team and participated in Loyola’s trial advocacy program which U.S. News and World Report ranked as a top 10 in the nation. Mr. Wilson began trying cases in law school in a program sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

A firm of seasoned trial lawyers, the Law Office of Steven D. Hillyard has extensive trial experience in a variety of cases and venues.  We have tried over 100 jury trials, 50 arbitrations, and dozens of administrative law matters.  Further, members of our firm are among the elite American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).  Our record of obtaining favorable results, and providing value to clients, is well-established in both state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative law forums.LOSDH serves the litigation needs of our clients whether they are individuals; professionals in medicine; insured or self-insured businesses; municipalities; colleges and universities; religious, educational, or non-profit institutions; insurers; or joint powers authorities.  Though we specialize in general litigation including medical malpractice, and bad faith, we fervently pursue additional claims when they are in the best interest of the client to do so.While the majority of the firm’s time is spent practicing at the trial court level, when appellate representation is required we move comfortably into that forum and have an established record of excellent results.LOSDH is dedicated to providing clients with thoughtful, creative, and aggressive affirmative claim and defense strategies.  Early case investigation and analysis are stressed, along with client reporting and realistic budgeting of anticipated legal expenses.  Alternatives to standard hourly billing are willingly discussed and provided.The firm works to be familiar not only with our clients’ legal issues, but also their industries.  By attaining this familiarity, we strive to provide legal advice that transcends a single lawsuit, and allows the client to make decisions that track with overall business strategies.

"Sweet" James Bergener set out to create a different kind of law firm — one built around helping you recover from your injuries and get the maximum possible compensation.. As managing attorney and founding principal of Sweet James Accident Attorneys, James has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. His career is dedicated to helping anyone who has been injured because of someone else’s negligence. From seemingly simple claims to the most complex cases, Sweet James will make sure you get the justice you deserve.. Mr. Bergener is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. The forum makes up less than 1 percent of lawyers in the United States.