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Mr. Oropallo has been practicing law since 2001 and is a member of the California Applicant’s Attorneys Association (CAAA). Prior to law school at Western State University where he graduated with honors and interned for then Presiding Justice David G. Sills at the California Court of Appeals, 4th District, he attended the California Maritime Academy majoring in Nautical Industrial Technology and California State University, Los Angeles majoring in Finance.. Prior to entering the legal profession, he worked in the securities, maritime and real estate industries and spent a number of years living and working overseas in various parts of Asia.. His legal years have almost exclusively been focused on Workers Compensation and for approximately 13 years he represented employers and insurance companies in defending Workers’ Compensation claims. Through the years, he has successfully tried numerous Workers’ Compensation cases. In recent years, however, he perceived a growing unfairness in the treatment of injured workers and redirected his purpose to representing and assisting injured workers through the legal process.

Mr. Madu has over five years’ experience working for the District Attorney’s Office of Los Angeles County. He worked on arraignments, drug court, preliminary hearings and also assisted senior attorneys in the Hardcore Gang Division in criminal prosecutions.. After the District’s Office, Mr. Madu worked in the corporate financial space as a compliance expert, helping companies, such as Promontory Financial Group navigate mortgage business regulations. He also worked for other fintech companies as their head of compliance to protect the assets of banks and lenders such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Chase Bank.. Mr. Madu has now opened his office with a client focus on Criminal defense Law and Business Law. With his vast experience in criminal law and business law, he works tirelessly as an advocate for his clients to obtain the best results possible.. Emeka Madu received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge, where he majored in Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Trinity Law School, he focused on Criminal Law and Evidence, Contracts and Business Law. He received the highest grade in Evidence, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. He also obtained a scholarship based on merit.

Mr. Machado graduated 1st in his law school class (2007) and won Law Student of the Year in 2007. Mr. Machado has successfully represented hundreds of clients in personal injury and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He is licensed to practice law in California.

Mr. Bettencourt is a criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Orange County, California. Mr. Bettencourt serves clients in Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino  County, Los Angeles County, as well as clients throughout the State of California and the entire United States.. Mr. Bettencourt handles criminal cases ranging from infractions and minor misdemeanors all the way up serious felony matters.. Mr. Bettencourt has achieved successful results for immigration clients applying to become U.S. Citizens and those applying for a Green Card, as well as non-citizens facing deportation and removal from the country.

Michael J. Menicucci is committed to the pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients. Helping him achieve that goal is over thirty-five years of significant litigation and trial experience, during which he has achieved multiple six and seven-figure recoveries on behalf of many personal injury clients. His knowledge of the law, skills as an attorney and high ethical standards have earned him the prestigious recognition of being rated “AV Preeminent” by the leading national attorney rating service, Martindale-Hubbell.For about ten years of Michael’s legal career, he primarily represented the interests of insurance companies and/or their insureds in the defense of personal injury matters. That experience gave him valuable insight as to how insurance companies evaluate and defend claims in ways that are designed to minimize, if not outright defeat, an injured party’s bodily injury claim. The combination of “knowing the adversaries playbook'” and Michael’s legal knowledge, communication skills and positive reputation among his legal peers and the insurance industry have enabled Michael to provide first-class representation to his personal injury clients for the past twenty-five years, during which he has devoted hours and hours representing injury victims seeking reasonable compensation for their injuries.Michael and his wife of thirty-seven years are the parents of three sons. His eldest son’s love of animals steered him in the direction of becoming a veterinarian. Michael’s two other sons, who followed in the footsteps of their father and paternal grandfather, are also attorneys. Michael learned from his father that providing clients with first-class service and results begins with compassion, and individualized attention that includes giving sound advice and providing clients with regular updates and information relevant to their case in a timely and consistent manner.

Megan Segura recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Californa, Berkley and she earned her Juris Doctorate at University of San Diego School of Law. She was awarded the James A. D'Angelo Outstanding Child Advocate Award from the Children's Advocacy Institute.. Megan practices in all areas of children and famil law with a major focus on children's issues, minor's counsel cases, custody matters, adoptions, guardianships, dissolutions and mediations.

Maya L. Serkova is an employment law attorney whose mission is to represent employees and advocate equality and fairness in the workplace. Her practice focuses exclusively on employment-related matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and disability accommodation. Because Ms. Serkova practices only in one area of law, she excels in it and her clients may rest assured that she knows all the nuances of handling an employment law matter.. Ms. Serkova earned undergraduate degree from UCLA and graduated cum laude from Whittier Law School. She is committed to fighting for employee rights and obtaining justice for the wronged, hard-working people. Ms. Serkova is a strategic and aggressive negotiator and effective litigator who provides tactical, personalized representation focused on each client’s individual goals and circumstances. She successfully negotiated and settled potential lawsuits even prior to the filing of a case while attaining six-figure settlements.

Martha is the Founder of Geisler Patterson Law, she has over 30 years’ experience in the law.  She was a winning litigator as a Deputy City Attorney.  She decided she wanted more in life than winning trials, and gravitated to Elder Law because she knew she could make a difference in people’s lives while helping people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, those who have had strokes, and people living with disabilities.. Martha has spent thousands of hours becoming an expert.  There are only a few attorneys in the State of California who have Certification from the National Elder Law Foundation.  The Certification requires both experience extensive knowledge, and recommendations Martha knows the rules related to both Medi-Cal and Veteran’s Benefits. She has helped hundreds of clients obtain Medi-Cal and/or Veteran’s Benefits to pay for care.

Marissa Oxman is the newest Partner at Core Law Group, LLP’s  She manages the firm's Family Law practice, focusing on high-asset divorces and high conflict custody cases.  She is also a member of the firm’s Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Employment practice groups.  She came to Core Law Group from one of California’s largest Plaintiff’s class action firms.  In addition to her family law, private criminal defense, and class action experience, she has experience with employment law, mass tort litigation, the Public Defender, and as extern for a federal district court judge.  Her favorite aspect of her practice is helping good people on their worst days.. Ms. Oxman is a Southern California native.  She grew up in Fullerton, California and attended Rosary High School.  She was a double anteater – with undergraduate and law school degrees from UC Irvine.  As an undergraduate, she received degrees in Political Science and Dance, graduated magna cum laude, received the Order of Merit for founding the university’s nationally ranked mock trial team, and won more attorney awards than any female undergraduate mock trial competitor in the United States.  She was a member of the second graduating class at UC Irvine’s School of Law.  She was a Research Editor on the UC Irvine Law Review, recipient of Pro Bono High Honors upon graduation, and the recipient of multiple trial advocacy honors-two time Best Advocate and Champion of UC Irvine School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Competition, UC Irvine School of Law’s Faculty Award for Trial Advocacy, Best Advocate & Best Brief at UC Hasting’s Moot Court Competition, Best Advocate at the National Appellate Advocacy Competition, and named one of the country’s most prestigious trial advocates at Baylor Law School’s “Top Gun” Trial Competition.. Ms. Oxman teaches trial advocacy-courtroom decorum, examination and statement technique, rules of evidence, and public speaking skills-as private consultant.  She is a classically trained ballerina and an accordion world champion.  She hates wearing shoes, loves sitting on the floor, and will eat any spicy food placed in front of her.

Mac W. Cabal blends a background in big business with substantial experience in construction litigation and commercial collections. For well over a decade and handling hundreds of cases, Mr. Cabal has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of contractors, suppliers, and other commercial enterprises. And, having worked as an executive for two of the largest retail companies in the country, where he managed a multi-million dollar business, he understands what drives the goals of many of his clients.. However, Mr. Cabal is not simply a litigator, he is an experienced trial attorney. Having tried and arbitrated as many cases as he has, Mr. Cabal has the skill, knowledge, and expertise necessary to navigate the rough waters of trial practice. Beyond his considerable trial practice, Mr. Cabal also brings appellate level experience to the table with several published cases, even going as far as petitioning the California Supreme Court, three times.. Mr. Cabal’s legal expertise and background arises from a record of high academic achievement. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree and obtained a full tuition scholarship at Whittier Law School, where he finished in the top 5% of his class. As early as college, Mr. Cabal’s oral advocacy skills were on display as he finished third in the annual Ivy League Mock Trial completion besting other Ivy League Schools including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Colombia, University of Pennsylvania, and Brown. While in law school, Mr. Cabal won multiple CALI awards for receiving the highest grade in his class. And during law school, Mr. Cabal wrote for the Whittier Law Review where he became a published author. In addition, he worked as a District Attorney Summer Extern, where he participated in, and won, an oral advocacy competition against approximately 40 other externs from numerous notable Southern California law schools.. Mr. Cabal taught law as an adjunct professor at Concordia University in Irvine. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, where he served as Co-Chair of the Mentor-on-Demand Committee alongside the former President of the Orange County Bar Association, and he previously served on the Board of Directors for the Bar Association. He speaks fluent Spanish and is a CrossFit enthusiast.

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Lauren Stec is a dependable and persistent attorney who will fight for her clients in every stage of litigation. Ms. Stec uses her strong oral advocacy skills to present her clients’ position in a clear and compelling manner to effectively resolve cases long before trial and at considerable savings to her clients. Ms. Stec also works diligently to keep her clients apprised of all developments in their case in order for her clients to remain proactive throughout their case. Ms. Stec has a demonstrated ability to get to the core of any dispute and obtain complete recovery for her clients using her persuasive talents and relentlessness in negotiations.

Lahmani Law is dedicated to helping injured clients get the fair and just compensation they deserve.  We understand that life after an injury is never the same, and no amount of money will make that right.  However, it is our goal to do all we can to take away the financial burdens that often plague our injured clients.  We believe in a personal approach to the practice of law, where you can always easily communicate with your attorney.  We handle car accident cases, slip and falls, dog bite injuries, brain injuries, and virtually all injury related matteres.  We care about all of our clients and are here to fight the insurance companies and get you what you deserve.. Our criminal defense team is focused exclusively on defending you once criminal charges are filed by the District Attorney's office.  We handle virtually all misdemeanor and felony offenses, including DUI, drug posession and sales, domestic violence, residential and commercial burglary, embezzlement, petty theft, and grand theft to name a few.  Our team is aggressive and dedicated to getting charges reduced and keeping you out of jail.

Kelly O’Reilly is a founding partner of Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC, and is a former District Adjudications Officer for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Los Angeles and Orange County. Given his expertise, he is an expert in all facets of Immigration Law. Mr. O’Reilly has defended clients facing removal from the United States as well as those seeking refuge from persecution under international asylum laws. Having represented celebrities, athletes and businessmen, Mr. O’Reilly is most at home helping families achieve their American dream. His unusual success rates stem from his empathetic understanding of his client’s situation and his undeterred determination to make sure each and every client achieves his or her immigration goals. This zealous advocacy has caused entire communities of friends and families to retain the law offices of Wilner & O’Reilly.

Julie Ho Chen is a founding Partner of Core Law Group. Of the partners, she has the most diverse legal experience. She practices in both California State Court and Federal Court. She’s done family law, criminal defense, bankruptcy, trust and estates, personal injury, business litigation, employment law, business formation, unlawful detainers, and tax law.. Julie’s keys to success are her work ethic and her here eye for detail. She inherited both from her parents, who immigrated from Vietnam on fishing boats and who put Julie to work as a book keeper in their Palm Springs nail salon as soon as Julie was old enough to count.. Julie is the rare breed of individual that has both the analytical skills and patience to sift through the most intricate aspects of her cases. Her skills are especially valuable to Core Law Group, LLP’s high asset clients. She will study the statements for retirement plans and bank accounts. She will pick through the QuickBooks files for businesses. She will use what she learns as a tactical advantage. She will not stop until she has identified the other side’s weakness and made sure her client doesn’t have one.. Julie is a Southern California native. She was born in Orange, California and went to Rancho Cucumonga High School. She obtained her Undergraduate Degree from the University of California Irvine and her Law Degree from Southwestern School of Law. In her personal life, she is proud to be ‘Mommy Esq.’ to two feisty girls. She has an impressive wine collection, and she enjoys international travel.

Jason Flores is the founder of Jason Flores Law, P.C. and an attorney living in the Orange County area, focusing on personal injury law. Originally from the East Coast, his love for the law brought him to Trinity Law School in California. Mr. Flores successfully earned his Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class, earned the highest-grade honors in three classes and was selected for and served as an editor of the Trinity Law Review.. Prior to attending law school, Jason Flores began his career working at some of the biggest auto insurance companies in California handling auto claims and focusing on defending the interest of these insurance companies. It was there that Mr. Flores learned a thorough understanding of the insurance process, which he now utilizes to benefit his personal injury clients.   Prior to opening his own law practice, Jason Flores spent the last several years earning his legal experience at some of the best plaintiff firms in California. During this time, he worked on the preparation, settlement, and litigation of hundreds of personal injury cases. Some of these cases include auto accidents, product defects, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, slip and fall accidents, workplace assaults and various other matters. His dedication ensures that his clients are well informed, and their interests are protected.. Mr. Flores is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California‚ Consumer Attorneys of San Diego‚ Orange County Bar Association‚ American Association for Justice, California Young Lawyers Association and Los Angeles County Bar Association. During his down time, Mr. Flores likes to spend time being outdoors, hiking, camping, participating in martial arts and working with various charities including the Thomas House Family Shelter where he works with the Thomas House Children’s program.

Jan Breslauer, MA, MFA, JD has been in the entertainment industry for 25+ years. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, she worked in Hollywood for many years and brings that wealth of experience to helping others do the same. Jan spent more than a decade with comedy legend Garry Marshall, and was one of his attorneys until his death in 2016. She now represents the non-profit that bears his name, as well as many of Mr. Marshall's associates, friends, and colleagues in the industry.. Ms. Breslauer's writings have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The New Republic and many other periodicals. Her articles on legal and governmental issues in the arts have been cited in Amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court and in the United States Congressional Record.

If my answer is "Best Answer" or "Helpful," please mark it so because it helps me provide more free answers to the community in need. Prior to becoming a licensed attorney, I had over 15 years of work experience as a law clerk, interpreter and translator, frequently appearing in front of USCIS. I worked in immigration, political asylum, family law, and business law. I am a certified mediator for business and contract disputes, and I also mediate cases for the Superior Courts. I am a certified neutral under DRPA and I arbitrate cases for small/medium businesses. I am an advocate for survivors of domestic/family violence and human trafficking.

I've operated my own general practice in CT for the last 13 years.  I have learned that in addition to great legal services, clients want convenience and accessibility.  To that end, it is not uncommon for me to conduct meetings with clients at their homes or places of work, and I make it a point to personally return all phone calls within 24 hours.  Call me today for a free consultation.

I'm a divorce lawyer serving families across the region of Tustin and Orange County.  I am experienced in handling cases that involve child custody, spousal support, guardianship, and visitation.  I graduated from the Whittier School of Law and have been a lawyer for over 10 years.

I represent productive foreign born individuals and companies that seek to make a positive impact on the United States.

I pride myself in seeking all remedies available within the law to acquire the best results for my clients.  I like to think that I help persons that are in their weakest moments and that I provide some hope during this troubling times.

I help people accused of committing crimes.. As founder of Not Guilty Law, Attorney Nate Gjesdal delivers personalized legal representation for clients fighting criminal charges throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Orange County.. Our most common defenses include DUI, Domestic Violence, and Theft. We’ve had thousands of successful case dismissals and happy clients.

I have practiced Family Law since 1981 and have limited my practice to Family Law exclusively since 1984.  Family Law matters cover dissolution of marriage (property division, custody and support orders), domestic partnership, domestic violence orders, palimony actions and step-parent adoptions. I also serve on the Family Law Panel of qualified minor’s counsel representing children by court appointment in custody disputes.. Because of my psychological education I am able to effectively litigate child custody matters involving court appointed psychologists with expertise.  When there are issues of property and support, I have the ability to be aggressive yet sensitive to my client’s emotional presence from settlement negotiations through litigation.  Whether it is crafting a prenuptial agreement, litigating property issues or developing custody orders, knowledge is power and pre-planning in the initial stages is always to one’s advantage.. If you considering entering into or ending any relationship you need advice from an experienced family law attorney.  Call for a consultation.