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I am AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, and a 10 out of 10 rating by Avvo. I have also been selected as a "Superlawyer" for ten consecutive years in the field of bankruptcy law; and am a certified specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization.. I am a California native, and have been living and practicing in Orange County for 25 years.  My practice is dedicated exclusively to bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring.  I primarily represent Chapter 11 debtors; but also represent trustees, creditors, committees and other parties in interest in bankruptcy proceedings.

I am an Orange County criminal defense attorney focusing on women in trouble with the law.  I always seek the best for my clients.  I do all I can for them and believe in keeping an open line of communication so that they are always aware of what is happening in their case.. I started my law career as a Deputy District Attorney in San Bernardino County, but found I enjoyed helping people more than putting them in jail.  I have over 14 years of experience and have been lead counsel in over 30 jury trials.  Not only that, but I enjoy listening to people and being there for them during legal challenges.  During my career I have successfully represented hundreds of women and look forward to helping even more.. I enjoy family time, reading, the beach, public speaking, writing and traveling.

I am an immigration attorney assisting clients with their immigration issues throughout the U.S. My training and experience working with the Department of State and USCIS at U.S. Embassies overseas allows me to review and evaluate a case from all angles. I am honored and pleased to be among the less than 3% of immigration attorneys in California Certified by the Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Immigration Law.. I draw upon over twenty years of experience in working with companies and immigrants to help them reach their U.S. immigration goals in compliance with the law. Our Firm is solely devoted to immigration law.. My practice areas are comprehensive employment, family, waiver, and investment-based immigration. I represent clients before USCIS and in Immigration Courts throughout the U.S., and before the State Department at U.S. Embassies worldwide. I have been called a “versatile, immigration problem solver” and a “dedicated advocate” by my clients. I have presented sucessful arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO).. Prior to founding the firm, I was a Partner at a large Pasadena, CA immigration law firm. My U.S. government experience includes serving with the U.S. State Department as a Foreign Service Officer in Washington D.C. and at the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan. I also worked with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and was a Law Clerk for the Federal Trade Commission, Northeast Region (NYC) and the Department of Justice (Honolulu).. I was admitted to the California Bar in 2004 and am also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. I am an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Orange County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. I frequently speak on immigration issues throughout Southern California and my weekly column appears in the Asian Journal.. Our Law Firm's Practice Areas:. Employment/corporate immigration: NIV Status/Visas (H-1B, L-1, E), IV petitions (EB-1/2/3), PERM applications, complex RFE and audit responses, motions to reopen/reconsider.. Family-Based immigration: Adjustment of Status applications, consular processing, conditional residence petitions, naturalization applications, representation before the EOIR in Immigration Court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and Administrative Appeals Office (AAO).. Immigration Waivers: Waivers of Inadmissibility (I-601) based on: Crimes, Unlawful Presence (I-601/I-601A) and Prior Deportation. The Waivers we handle are either filed before USCIS for AOS or overseas with immigrant visa applications.

I am an attorney with a background in Technology Law & Entrepreneurship, and experience in the financial and technology sectors. Alongside my legal expertise, I bring over half a decade of management consulting experience, which enables me to better understand and address my clients' business challenges.

I am an attorney specializing in intellectual property (patent, trade secret, trademark & copyright law) litigation and transactions.  I have a broad technical background in science and engineering, with a focus on biomedical engineering and semiconductor/MEMS engineering (M.S. UCLA, B.S. UC San Diego).  I have considerable experience litigating intellectual property cases before federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the USPTO. Patent applications I have drafted span a variety of fields including consumer products, semiconductors, medical devices, electronics, and mechanical. My clients range from individual inventors and start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.  I have over 15 years of legal experience gained at major law firms and corporations.

I am an attorney devoted to making it right for those who need a lawyer to help them through a personal injury. I have been an attorney for over 25 years, am recognized as a preeminent trial lawyer with multiple settlements and verdicts exceeding six figures.  Call us at if you need help with your injury case in California.. I live in Lake Forest with my daughter, where I enjoy a rich community of friends and family.. I am a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, although getting a little long in the tooth for such a career, and enjoy sailing when I can.

I am a founding partner of Strunk Loos Family Law. I graduated from Arizona State University summa cum laude (B.A., 1999) and obtained my law degree from the highly ranked University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 2003).. I was admitted to the California Bar and the United States District Court for the Central District of California in 2003. After practicing one year in public interest as a special education attorney on behalf of parents and their special needs children, I dedicated myself to the practice of family law. I have extensive experience in representing litigants with complex family law issues since 2004. I pursued and earned designation as a Certified Family Law Specialist from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2010.. I had the honor of working as an adjunct professor at the University of California, Irvine, School of Law 2012-2013, 2015 amd 2016. As an adjunct, I taught the Family Violence Clinic in which certified law students, along with a supervising attorney, represent clients at domestic violence hearings.. I have extensive experience in representing litigants with complex family law issues, including business valuation, cash-flow analysis, high-asset property division and high stakes custody litigation. I am an effective litigator, but I also take reasonable and pragmatic approaches to the settlement of issues within a case, whenever possible.. I am a member of the Association of Family Law Specialist, a member of the Orange County Bar Association, and a member of the Orange County Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. I am a board member of Laura’s House, which is an organization that dedicates itself to providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services and counseling to domestic violence survivors and their children.

Houman Fakhimi is a seasoned trial lawyer with over twenty-seven (27) years of experience and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Distinguished Counsel multiple years in a row. Houman's practice is mainly devoted to representing clients in employment (discrimination, harassment, non-payment of wages) disputes and major criminal investigation and prosecution matters.

Having served as a former Deputy District Attorney for the County of Riverside, Attorney Randy Collins knows how the prosecution thinks. Combining this experience with his in-depth understanding of the law, he possesses a unique insight into how to approach cases. In misdemeanor and felony matters of all types, he thoroughly prepares and develops unique defense strategies for each of his clients. Attorney Collins stays current on changes in the law and legal system and has written hundreds of blogs on criminal defense topics. He delivers the high-quality legal representation those accused of crimes need.. Award-Winning Former Deputy District Attorney Randy Collins is a Criminal Defense Attorney practicing in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.. • 10 Best of Criminal Law Attorneys by American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.. • Top 100 Under 40 In California Attorney Award by National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. • Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.. • National Trial Top 100 Lawyers.. Attorney Randy Collins has handled thousands of cases including 70 jury trials both as a Prosecutor and Defense Attorney. Mr. Collins has achieved an exceptional record in helping clients fight Felony and Misdemeanor charges related to Domestic Violence, DUI and DWI, Drug Related Crimes, Theft, Hit and Run, Drunk in Public, Assault and Battery, Resisting Arrest, Illegal Guns, Pimping and Pandering, Fraud, Gang Charges, Murder, Attempted Murder, Identify Theft, White Collar Fraud, Parental Child Abduction, Solicitation of Prostitution, Drug Possession, Transportation of Narcotics, Possession of Controlled Substances for Purposes of Sales, and PC 288 Lewd Conduct cases.

Gregory J. Ferruzzo is a partner at Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, LLP, a law firm based in Torrance, California. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree and Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California in 1992. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1993, attorney Ferruzzo has since focused on civil litigation for corporate business clients. With a practice spanning state and federal courts, he has achieved success in various jury trials. His legal skill extends to contract disputes, partnership and corporate dissolutions, fraud and unfair business competition claims, as well as cases involving sexual harassment and wrongful employment termination. Gregory J. Ferruzzo has been a vital member of the Ferruzzo team since 1993. Outside of his legal practice, he resides in Long Beach, California, where he enjoys surfing and motorcycling.

Greg Bentley is a trial attorney specializing in the representation of consumers on a wide variety of cases, including catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and insurance bad faith matters. Mr. Bentley’s efforts on behalf of his clients have been recognized by his peers:. 2016 Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year (Products Liability) by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association2014 Consumer Attorney of the Year Award by Consumer Attorneys of California2013 Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year (Government Entity) by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association2013 Jennifer Brooks Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association2012 William M. Shernoff Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of the Inland EmpireIn 2016, he was selected as a Top 100 Lawyer by the Daily Journal. He has earned election to membership of the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only worldwide organization limited to 500 trial lawyers, is a Fellow in the International Society of Barristers and member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Frank Fasel is a founding partner of Guldjian | Fasel Accident Attorneys, now Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys. Frank has dedicated his career to championing the rights of accident victims. He believes that every client deserves top-notch medical treatment and the highest possible compensation, and he has built his practice around that creed.. Over the years, Frank has secured millions in verdicts and settlements for thousands of clients—whether they suffered minor rear-end injuries or were involved in multi-vehicle pileups.. A graduate of California Western School of Law, he was active in the Student Bar Association and served pro bono in the Public Defender’s Multiple Conflicts Office. Frank is celebrated as a top trial attorney with extensive appellate experience and has been honored by his peers as a Super Lawyer and one of California’s top ten lawyers.. When he’s not litigating, Frank enjoys traveling, surfing, skiing, and mountain biking—and he remains an enthusiastic member of the Orange County Bar Association.

Founder of Balanced Legal Planning, Kristin L. Yokomoto, Esq., is dedicated to helping people with their Estate Planning and Business Planning needs and opportunities.  She works with clients and their financial team to plan and protect their estates for their loved ones.  She also guides clients through the start-up, funding, growth, and sale of their businesses.. Balanced Legal Planning For Your Peace of Mind (TM)

Former Deputy District Attorney Fred Thiagarajah is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernadino counties. Mr. Thiagarajah has handled thousands of cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney and has completed over 70 jury trials -- and has always acquired a better result for his clients in all his felony trials.   Attorney Thiagarajah's current practice includes misdemeanor and felony charges in defense of DUI, domestic violence, fraud, child endangerment, sex cases, theft, burglary, drug charges, violent crimes, white collar crimes, and more.  For a detailed description of Mr. Thiagarajah's recent trials -- both wins and losses -- see the section on Cases.

For over 20 years, I have fought for professionals and business owners, listening with compassion, being straightforward and honest with our clients.  My professional clients face a system that can be cold, impersonal, uncaring and harsh.  We act as skilled and knowledgeable guides through that system.  We strive to educate and inform clients, to minimize case weaknesses and maximize strengths, in order to achieve the best results while mindful of a client's budget and appetite for risk.

For 25 years, Adam has been in private practice specializing in commercial and business litigation and represneting creditors in state, federal and bankruptcy cases. Adam was a partner with Galfin, Passon & Greely from 1994 ot 2014.  He has been of counsel with Vogt, Resnick & Sherak, LLP since 2014. Adam has lectured at various seminars concerning creditor's rights, bankruptcy law, and collection of judgments.. Adam is married and resides in Orange County with his wife and two sons.  His hobbies include ice hockey, skiing and coaching.

Firm founder Paul J. Nelson is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, and a highly experienced trial attorney who has tried hundreds of family law matters in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County. Mr. Nelson's courtroom experience, knowledge of California family law, and familiarity with local judicial officers and opposing counsel has helped him build a track record of successful outcomes for a wide range of clients.. Mr. Nelson is a member of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. He also belongs to the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California and the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and a member of many legal organizations whose primary purpose is to better serve the community in which we all live.. When he is not practicing law, Mr. Nelson enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters. He is also an avid cyclist, alpine skier, world traveler, and a licensed private pilot, which allows him to handle cases throughout the state. Mr. Nelson speaks Thai fluently.. I am an avid sportman.  My hobbies include cycling, golf, crossfit and travel.  I have been a private pilot for 5 years.  This allows me the ability to handle cases throughout California.

Elisabeth Camaur provides the voice of reason, strategy and compassion when you feel that your world is crumbling around you. As your attorney, Ms. Camaur will clearly explain your legal options and work toward creative solutions that meet your family’s needs. Compassionate and caring, Ms. Camaur is also a top notch litigator known for her courtroom skills during court proceedings. Ms. Camaur provides her clients with personal attention. Your case is unique and she understands that the issues in your divorce involve your highest priorities: your family, your children, your home, and your finances.. She not only discuss the divorce process, but the strategy to address your specific circumstances. She provides compassionate service to individuals in need of aggressive representation with family law matters.  You can be confident that your matter is being handled with the utmost skill, diligence and expertise. When your highest priorities are at risk, having the right attorney makes the difference.. For a few of the articles by Elisabeth Camaur on family law issues, please see the following links:

Devin Lucas is a Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker and REALTOR® assisting individuals and investors in all forms of residential real estate transactions in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and surrounding Southern California communities. Mr. Lucas is an expert in family real estate transfers and property tax considerations, including Proposition 19, and assists with intrafamily real estate matters daily. Mr. Lucas has broad experience representing a wide range of clientele from first time buyers and sellers, to families, executives, celebrities and other high-profile figures. Mr. Lucas has extensive experience representing buyers, sellers, developers, contractors, property managers, investors and homeowners alike. Mr. Lucas has been involved in well over a thousand real estate transactions in some form: sales, purchases, lease agreements, mediating disputes, document review and drafting, consultations, and, in previous litigation and lawsuit matters, countless court hearings, mediations (as counsel) and multiple cases through jury trials and appeals.. Mr. Lucas is a past Director of the California Association of REALTORS®, a past Director of the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®, an active member of multiple local and statewide REALTOR® committees, the 2020 Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Real Estate Section, the 2017 Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section, named “2014 REALTOR® of the Year” by the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®, and on the panel of mediators available via the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers.. Mr. Lucas’ goal is to exceed client expectations and provide the type of broad guidance and planning that comes with real estate transactions, often the largest financial transaction an individual will undertake, and should, frankly, involve legal and tax knowledge. Mr. Lucas’ functioning as a real estate attorney and real estate broker allows his clients an edge, including complex purchase agreements with out-of-the-box strategies, confidentiality provisions, LLC formations to ensure privacy for owners seeking the same, liability protection mechanisms, and other forms of strategic planning.. Professional Affiliations, Community and Education:. California State Bar | Member | License No. 235891California Bureau of Real Estate | Broker | License No. 01912302Orange County Bar Association | Real Estate Section, Chair 2020, current Member and Executive Committee MemberOrange County Bar Association | Solo & Small Firm Section, Chair 2017, current MemberCalifornia Association of REALTORS® | Past Director; Professional Standards Committee and Transaction and Regulatory Committee Past Member; OmbudsmanNewport Beach Association of REALTORS® | Past Director; “2014 REALTOR® of the Year”; Volunteer Mediator; Political and Governmental Affairs Committee, Past Chair and MemberNational Association of REALTORS® | Broker Member; Broker Involvement Program, Member and Participant; REALTOR® Party, Member and ParticipantCalifornia Fair Housing Foundation | Property Management Training CertifiedPepperdine University | Mediation Training, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, “Mediating the Litigated Case”Chapman University | Undergraduate degree, Alumni Association MemberWhittier Law School | Juris Doctorate degree, Alumni Association MemberCommunity Neighborhood Watch | Founder of Local Watch Program in association with CMPDPractice Areas / Services:. Real Estate SalesReal Estate PurchasesFamily Transactions / Propositions 19, 58 and 193 (i.e. selling or gifting to children, grandchildren, etc.)Trust, Estate and Probate SalesTrust and Estate Administration and Management as to Sale of Real PropertyPrivate Party Transactions and For Sale By Owner Assistance1031 ExchangesDocument Review and Revision (i.e. purchase agreements, ownership agreements, buy-out agreements, joint venture agreements, lease agreements, option agreements, etc.)Formation of LLC(s) to Hold and Manage Real EstateDeeds of Trust, Promissory Notes and Other Investor, Seller or Family FinancingProperty ManagementLandlord – Tenant MattersLegal Consultation ServicesDispute Resolution and MediationMediation / Dispute Resolution / ADR Services:. Mr. Lucas is frequently retained to serve as a Mediator for voluntary dispute resolution – often required pursuant to purchase and lease agreements prior to filing suit. Mr. Lucas’ extensive legal background and active work in real estate sales and leasing provides a unique ability to work with parties in all forms of discord – from return of initial down payment money or security deposits, cancelation disputes, to specific performance claims on multi-million dollar estates to non-disclosure and fraud claims – and the myriad of other unfortunate events that frequently lend to costly litigation. Mr. Lucas is on the panel of mediators via the California Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers.. BRE 01912302

Defense Attorney with 19 years experience in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation and administrative law. Authorized to practice in all California State Courts, Central District of the United States District Courts and the United States Supreme Court.  She represents a wide variety of clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies or faced with an accusation against their professional license.  She has been an active community participant throughout her legal career, having served on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Barristers as well as the Newport Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce. She spends much of her free time working with non profit/charitable organizations.

David Crockett, attorney-CPA Orange County with over 40 years of experience serving Orange County, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities, David Crockett, J.D., CPA, has helped countless clients with their Trust and Probate litigation, Trust formation and amendment, Probate, Wills, Estate Planning, Taxes, Asset Protection, and Real Estate issues. Mr. Crockett is rated as an “AV Preeminent” lawyer with the “highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards” by the Martindale Hubble lawyer directory. He also has an Avvo rating of “” in the field of trusts and estates.. Types of Work We Do. Your Situation is Probably Something We Have Already Seen and Successfully Dealt WithIt is not uncommon for individuals or businesses to find themselves involved in legal disputes involving a trust or estate. Disputes such as missing assets, long delays and failure to distribute or the failure to account for money may become ugly very quickly which may result in devastating financial consequences for all parties involved if not solved quickly. We have 40+ years of experience untangling these disputes including filing court lawsuits/petitions and obtaining Court orders where needed. We have dealt with many real life situations that are likely very similar to your own current circumstances so please don’t hesitate to call and have a free initial discussion to get some direction. See Some Actual Client Stories here.. Unique Approach Because of 3 Licenses: Attorney, Certified Public Accountant & Real Estate BrokerAll matters are reviewed from three points of view: Lawyer (state license # 46632), CPA (state License #25836) and Real Estate Broker (state license #01909116) . David L. Crockett’s experience and licenses allow him to provide sophisticated, practical and understandable advice and solutions. The typical estate or asset situation, usually involves a combination of legal, financial and tax questions as well as real estate marketing and operational questions. As a 3 in 1 expert, Mr. Crockett is in a unique position to provide practical and cost-effective advice in all these areas. He is familiar with and has access to most all commonly used forms for real estate deals, wills, trusts and estates. Down to earth explanations of the tax and financial aspects of any deal or estate are routine.

David A. Robinson is the Executive Partner of Holland & Knight's Newport Beach office. Martindale-Hubble AV+ rated for more than 30 years and a Southern California Super Lawyer, Mr. Robinson focuses in complex business trials and arbitrations, has appeared as counsel in over 10 states, and serves as outside general counsel and chief legal strategist for select clients.. Mr. Robinson's clientele includes corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities, industry associations, governmental agencies, high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Licensed in California, Colorado and Nevada, Mr. Robinson has successfully prosecuted and defended cases involving real estate acquisition and development, land use, water rights, environmental and regulatory (e.g., Clean Air Act) disputes, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, corporate governance (e.g., disputes involving shareholder voting rights, stock buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, the appointment of provisional corporate directors and other corporate control issues), patent and trademark infringement, healthcare (on behalf of hospitals and physician groups), breach of contract, fraud, false arrest, defamation, product liability, wrongful death, First and Fifth Amendment, civil and voting rights, wrongful discharge, employment practices, Ponzi schemes and taxation,. In addition, Mr. Robinson has extensive experience litigating shareholder derivative actions filed in federal and state courts.. Before joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Robinson founded and served as the president of a business law firm that focused in trial, appellate, transactional, labor and real estate matters. After completing law school, he interned with the Hon. Joseph R. Grodin of the California Supreme Court.. Mr. Robinson presently serves as the chairman of the University of California at Riverside's A. Gary Anderson School of Business Dean's Council, formerly served as a member of the California State Bar Judicial Evaluations Nominations Commission (JNE), chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Legislative Affairs Committee, member of Chapman Law School's Board of Visitors, chairman of the Irvine Valley College Foundation, and as vice president of Finance and Strategic Planning for the Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council.. Mr. Robinson's reported decisions include: Barnes, Crosby, FitzGerald & Zeman LLP v. Jerome L. Ringler, 212 Cal. App. 4th 172 (2012); Choi v. Orange County Great Park Corp, 175 Cal. App. 4th 524 (2009); Ekstrom v. Marquesa at Monarch Beach Homeowners Association, 168 Cal. App. 4th 1111 (2008); Joseph P. Saline v. Superior Court (Commonwealth Energy Corporation), 100 Cal. App. 4th 909 (2002); and Videotape Plus Inc. v. Lyons, 89 Cal. App. 4th 156 (2001).

Dane Gilliam has a diverse background which makes him particularly suited to practice in the area of Workers’ Compensation. After litigating medical malpractice, premises liability and motor vehicle claims, Dane changed his practice focus over 10 years ago to concentrate exclusively on Workers’ Compensation. He is a 2008 graduate of the University of La Verne College of Law, and also received his Masters in Business Administration from that University. While earning his undergraduate degree in legal studies at University of California, Santa Cruz, Dane was a captain on the men’s volleyball team and was honored as an All American. Dane considers it a privilege to help injured workers in California obtaining the treatment, benefits, and settlements that they deserve.

Criminal Defense & Professional License Defense Representation in Orange CountyAs a highly qualified and experienced Laguna Beach criminal defense attorney who has advocated on behalf of individuals throughout the Orange County area for more than 25 years, I know what is at stake in cases involving serious criminal allegations or accusations of dishonesty, malpractice, or fraud. I have aggressively represented clients facing DUI charges, sex crime accusations, and drug charges. Your livelihood, your future, and your freedom may be hanging in the balance, but I am wholly devoted to helping you secure the results you need to move forward with your life.. Whether you have been arrested, a loved one has been accused of a crime, you are being investigated by a licensing board, or you are facing allegations by a licensing board, I can help protect your rights. By choosing my firm, you will be represented by me directly, which means you will have individual, one-on-one access to a skilled professional who is personally invested in the success of your case.. Proudly Serving the Orange County for Over 25 YearsUnlike most firms, I do not keep my clients at a distance or in the dark. I make every effort to keep you informed of your rights and any case developments. You are unique and so are the facts involved in your case, and you deserve legal advocacy that recognizes your side of the story. We have years of criminal defense experience in Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, and Orange County.. Avid Hiker, Backcountry Hiking, Camping.  I love to play basketball, surf, snowboard. and be organized.

Cory Birkhauser is an associate business attorney with the Orange County, California law firm of Brown and Streza, LLP.  His practice centers on representing investors and issuers in corporate transactions, including seed stage, venture capital, venture debt and private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representative matters.  Cory regularly advises entrepreneurs, companies, and their management on a broad range of corporate governance responsibilities, equity incentive plans and arrangements, employment matters, intellectual property issues, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions.  He also has experience in the acquisition and disposition of real estate, fund formation and structuring and drafting complex commercial agreements, such as joint venture, strategic alliance and technology license agreements across various industries.. Prior to joining Brown and Streza, Cory was a Senior Staff Accountant with a boutique accounting firm, where he advised clients on the tax implications of partnership and corporate mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, restructurings, dispositions, and distressed assets/debt within consumer products, financial services, real estate, and retail industries.  He also has personal start-up experience building his own company and sharing in the joys and struggles of the entrepreneurs he now represents.. Cory earned his LL.M. in taxation from Loyola University and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall University in Chicago.  He also has a Bachelors degree in mathematics/economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.. When he’s not at work, Cory can usually be found spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and three kids, Braden, Connor and Hudson.  He also enjoys competing in marathons and half-Ironman competitions.