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Why I Do What I Do. I grew up thinking I was going to be a teacher. While at University of California, Irvine, I was encouraged by one of the Deans to take a course that was taught “just like law school, I think you’ll like it.” He was right! I knew at that point that I enjoyed the intellectual challenge of pursuing justice on behalf of real people with real problems.Teaching is great, and I still enjoy working with eager students. But they move on, year after year. Clients, on the other hand, become like “family” for me. I stand in the gap for them, explain the options when things look horrible and the future is uncertain. I am the buffer between pain and justice. I am the one that can help make order out of chaos.Over the years, I have represented all types of people and business of all sizes, with all kinds of problems, in various types of cases. Each case is different and presents its own challenge for the client and for the lawyer. I find enjoyment and satisfaction while working with clients to sort out the facts, apply the appropriate law, and seek the result that works fairness in that particular situation. I accept the trust given to me by my clients seriously and consider it a great privilege and high calling to serve within the justice system.What Makes Me Uniquely Qualified to Represent You?. Learn more at

Vu Trinh is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience helping clients fight for their freedom and helping individuals achieve the American Dream. His deep knowledge in criminal law stems from handling a wide variety of criminal matters, ranging from misdemeanor offenses of all types to serious felonies like attempted murder, three strike offenses, carjacking, felony drug possession, domestic violence, criminal street gangs, and special circumstance homicide.  He has also handled a wide variety of white-collar related matters including fraud and banking violations, health care offenses, trade secret and procurement fraud, forfeiture proceedings, and environmental regulation offenses. He has successfully won motions and trials before trial and appellate judges, and has successfully negotiated matters with local and federal prosecutors. In 2009, due to his vast experience in the criminal justice system, the State Bar of California Board of Governors appointed Vu as a commissioner for the Criminal Law Advisory Commission to the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. On the commission, he advised and assisted the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization in the administration of the certification program for criminal law. Vu reviewed, evaluated, and made recommendations on certification and recertification applications to the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization. He also wrote exam questions for the certification exams and graded them. From 2011-2012, Vu chaired the advisory commission's committee on commission appointments, responsible for ensuring a rich and geographically diverse pool of candidates for appointment to the criminal law advisory commission.  Vu Trinh handles all types of litigation including civil, personal injury, business, immigration, and criminal law.

Todd P. Drakeford, Esq., is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas with a focus on Personal Injury, Premises Liability, and Complex Civil Litigation. With seven years of legal experience, Todd is a seasoned advocate dedicated to representing clients with compassion and tenacity. He is a graduate of the University of California – Irvine where he obtained his bachelors in History.. Before attending law school, Mr. Drakeford worked as a paralegal. First as volunteer assisting in the Superior Courts Self-Help Center. Later in the litigation department of one of the nation’s premier Intellectual Property firms.. He subsequently obtained his law degree from Western State College of Law, where he was a recipient of a Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List Honors, and graduating with Scholastic Merit distinction. A former litigation paralegal, Mr. Drakeford decided to focus his studies in trial preparation and dispute resolution.. Following law school, Mr. Drakeford developed a strong litigation based background in Landlord-Tenant Law, Warranty Law, Construction Defect, as well as Personal Injury actions including handling high-exposure defense matters. Since transitioning to the plaintiff’s side, he has secured favorable results for his clients in the millions of dollars.. Mr. Drakeford is admitted to practice in the U.S. Federal Court in the Eastern District of California, the U.S. Central District of California, as well as all courts in the State of California.

Robert Gonter has served as lead counsel in over 1000; trials and arbitrations. His experience involving multiple parties has led to him being chosen as the lead counsel for a large homeowners' association involved in a personal injury lawsuit resulting from a catastrophic bicycling accident, causing spastic quadriplegia that required the lead coordination of over 30 law firms.. He has extensive experience handling injury cases involving spinal cord damage, severe burns, electrocution, brain damage, retinal and corneal detachment and transplant surgeries, as well as injuries to knees, shoulders, arms, legs and hands, and wrongful death. Robert is an arbitrator and mediator for Los Angeles and Orange Counties. He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates since 1996.

Our firm is built on the principles of protecting our clients' best interests through vigorous legal representation. and personalized service.. The Law Offices of Christopher K. Jafari's practice emphasizes in general civil litigation, criminal law, corporate business litigation, collections, as well as real estate litigation, including but not limited to, appraisal and title claims.. Mr. Jafari also performs extensive research on a variety of legal issues, and writes letters of opinions as needed. He also performs a series of transactional tasks for clients including contract drafting and review, lease negotiation, copyright and trademark registration, setting up business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships.. Mr. Jafari graduated with a degree in international business with a minor in French from California State University at Fullerton , and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton.. Mr. Jafari has extensive legal experience in corporate law, and prior to joining this firm, held the position of corporate counsel for a fortune 500 company in Orange County, California.. Mr. Jafari is ranked as a top rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the leading legal database highlighting a lawyer's experience, background and contributions to the legal profession.

Naveen Madala was born in Hyderabad, India. He came to the United States at the age of 4 and was raised in Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Madala is the founder and Managing Partner of Madala Law.. Mr. Madala has represented businesses and individuals on numerous complex business and litigation matters over the past 15 years.. Mr. Madala has been a leader at law firms for the last decade. During this time, he managed and supervised multiple offices, large complex cases and a talented staff of attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants.. He enjoys advising startup companies in various industries. Mr. Madala is now focused on promoting, educating, advocating for and representing businesses and individuals engaged in trade, business, investment and real estate in California.. Mr. Madala graduated from the prestigious Illinois Math and Science Academy and then went on to Northwestern University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He subsequently moved to California to attend law school at the University of Southern California. He completed his Juris Doctorate and Masters in Business Taxation while at USC. He is a licensed attorney and a licensed real estate broker in the State of California.. Mr. Madala has litigated hundreds of cases in his legal career. He has also advised large and small businesses on various issues during all phases, including startup, growth, and wind down.. He has significant experience in international disputes and international business transactions. Over the last seven years, he has represented numerous logistics companies, freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, port drayage trucking companies and other parties in the global supply chain.. Mr. Madala has been a key member of organizations and teams engaged in raising funds, structuring deals, attracting talent, marketing products/services and selecting technology partners.. He is an active member of the legal, business and international trade community in Southern California.

My wife and three children are long-time Orange County residents.  We love our community, going to Rams and Angel games, and spending time together.

Mr. Friedland’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and strategic counseling including complex contract disputes, class actions, unlawful business practices, trade secrets, business torts, real estate and appellate matters.  Prior to forming Stephens Friedland LLP, Mr. Friedland practiced with the multi-national law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.  Mr. Friedland was also a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Paul Boland and the Honorable Alexander H. Williams of the Los Angeles Superior Court, and a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Alicemarie H. Stotler, U.S.  District Court, Central District of California.. Mr. Friedland is a Past-President of the Orange County Bar Association, Past-President of the Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County, serves on the executive committee of the Board of Governors of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers - Orange County Chapter, and is a member of the board of Project Youth OCBF.  Mr. Friedland is also Martindale-Hubbell AV - Preeminent rated, a California "Superlawyer" for 2011-2018, and is listed in U.S. News and World Repots' Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms.

Mr. Burkhalter is the founding partner of BKCG. He is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell. Mr. Burkhalter has been selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation every year since 2007, and was selected as one of Orange County’s Top 50 Super Lawyers in 2019. Mr. Burkhalter is also a new member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.. Mr. Burkhalter is a seasoned business trial lawyer who has successfully prosecuted and defended a wide array of cases. He has received multiple “8 figure” jury trial awards, including a $70 million win against Universal in a Hollywood accounting case and a $30.4 million dollar verdict in a contentious eminent domain case in Nashville Tennessee. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Burkhalter advises and represents clients in a wide variety of business settings, such as purchases and sales of businesses, partner buy-in and buy-outs, restructuring business relationships, and terminating partners and business units.. Mr. Burkhalter obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, from Northwestern State University in his home state of Louisiana. After becoming a Certified Public Accountant with one of the big four international accounting firms, Mr. Burkhalter earned his law degree at Pepperdine University, graduating magna cum laude. He is admitted to practice law in California and Arizona.

Michael  D. Mortenson is a founding partner of Mortenson Taggart LLP. He is an experienced trial lawyer who represents and advises Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, emerging middle market companies, and high-profile individuals, as both plaintiffs and defendants, in complex, high-stakes matters in federal and state courts throughout the country.. Michael’s trial practice focuses primarily on business litigation, consumer litigation and employment litigation. Michael regularly handles matters involving fraud, breach of contract, breach of warranty, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, products liability, whistleblower actions, discrimination, and retaliation for clients in various industries including automotive, technology, manufacturing, alternative energy, private equity and sports and entertainment. Michael’s work has been featured in various media outlets including The Washington Post, Fox News, ABC News, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, and Law360 among others. Michael has been recognized by Top Verdicts for winning one of California’s top 100 jury verdicts in 2019, and he has repeatedly been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine.. Michael’s clients include iconic Fortune 500 companies such as Ford Motor Company and Western Digital, innovative startups such as Rivian Automotive and Bubs Naturals, emerging middle market companies including Valta Energy, and sports and entertainment companies including Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu and Angelus Entertainment, among others.. Michael also devotes a substantial amount of his time to pro bono work. Among his many successful outcomes over the last decade, Michael represented the family and estate of U.S. Navy SEAL Glen Doherty, who was killed in the Benghazi terrorist attacks, against the Central Intelligence Agency and the State Department, which resulted in modifications to CIA and State Department policies regarding contractors killed in action, and against the Defense Base Act insurance broker for breach of fiduciary duty that resulted in a favorable settlement. Michael also represented California’s foster care children in a suit against the State of California for violating the Child Welfare Act, which resulted in hundreds of millions of additional dollars spent to care for California’s most vulnerable children. California Lawyer Magazine touted this victory as “precedent-setting.”. Before founding Mortenson Taggart LLP, Michael was the Chair of Consumer Litigation at Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, and before that was a partner at Baker Hostetler LLP.

James Rumm is a Founding Partner of Kennedy McCarthy & Rumm, LLP. James focuses on employment litigation, wage and hour class action defense, defense of discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, complex business litigation, and trial work. James has trial experience in a wide range of areas including employment litigation, business litigation and product liability matters. James has also argued on several occasions before both the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. James was admitted to the California bar in 2003. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1998, and his juris doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2002.

I work very hard for my clients and treat them as if they were a part of my family.  Our firm is well-known because of our trial experience and our trial results.

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 represent individuals and businesses in complex litigation, including personal injury cases and business disputes such as breach of contract, partnership and shareholder conflicts, fraud, unfair competition, and other high-stakes commercial and civil cases. Whether dealing with life-altering injuries, contracts, real estate, or insurance claims, I prioritize delivering practical and value-oriented results.. In addition to my litigation practice, I help individuals and business owners with estate planning and wealth management. I work with clients to develop tailored strategies that protect their legacies, support their families, and meet their objectives through the use of well-crafted trusts, wills, and business succession plans.. I hold a “Superb” 10.0 rating from AVVO and am known for providing practical, client-focused legal advice with integrity and care. Much of my work comes from referrals by former clients and fellow attorneys who trust my ability to handle complex disputes with professionalism, diligence, and a strong focus on providing straightforward, principled advice.. I am also involved in the legal community, having served as Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association’s Education Committee and as a sponsored coach for the Constitutional Rights Foundation's Mock Trial Program.

I regularly represent (non-bank) creditors in complex bankruptcy litigation, which is not handled by the majority of bankruptcy attorneys in the market.. I also represent small business owners who find themselves in difficult financial situations. I try to find solutions to keep companies and individuals out of bankruptcy.. If you are owed money, and you believe that a Debtor is hiding assets or concealing information in his Bankruptcy Case, time is not on your side. Don't wait to contact me and discuss the case.. Specialties: Bankruptcy litigation not handled by most bankruptcy attorneys. Representing individual and small business debtors in bankruptcy.

I primarily practice civil litigation--lawsuits between people and businesses. I represent both plaintiffs (suing) and defendants (getting sued), and believe I gain a strategic edge by knowing how both sides think and act. My style is energetic and assertive, but scrupulously ethical and professional. I also speak plainly, and provide honest assesments of cases. I generally make myself available to my clients, often giving clients my cell phone number. I believe in the importance of a good attorney/client relationship, and I look forward to meeting you and seeing if we are a good fit.

I like to read, ride off-road motorcycles and be outdoors as much as possible.

I enjoy advocating on behalf of individuals, businesses, and boards in a range of business and property disputes. My passion is keeping people out of my office. I've successfully negotiated and resolved more than 2,500 matters on behalf of my clients - many before litigation and/or through mediation.. I'm a Loyola Law School graduate, my peers have rated me AV® Preeminent, I’m a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and I'm a Legacy Seat Holder of the Dean's Leadership Circle at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business. I'm also the proud mama of a sweet and precocious teenager.

I am an attorney with extensive experience representing and counseling a diverse array of clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation matters involving employment law, partnership disputes, real estate disputes, breach of contract, fraud, personal injury, insurance coverage, bad faith, intellectual property, class actions, business torts, construction, unfair competition, and Proposition 65.. After spending nearly two decades as a litigator at two renowned international law firms and an elite trial firm, I formed the Rashtian Law Group to bring my clients premium services at competitive rates and personal service.

I am a licensed attorney in California and Utah. I am a shareholder at the law firm of MK SMITH specializing in business litigation and transactions, contract disputes and negotiations, employment law, business structuring and formation, ownership and shareholder disputes, public and private construction and development disputes, real estate, network marketing disputes, and intellectual property. I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies with a Minor in Business Administration from Arizona State University in 1999. While there, I served as a legislative intern for the State Bar of Arizona. Ireceived a Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law in 2002, and was the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence in Constitutional Law II. I was admitted to the California Bar in 2002 and the Utah Bar in 2012, and am admitted to practice law before all state and federal courts in California and Utah, as well as the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals. I have represented various corporate clients in both transactional and litigation matters, including software companies, private works and public works contractors, advertising companies, restaurants, nutritional supplement companies, payroll companies, network marketing distributors, factoring companies, collection companies, debt-settlement companies, and commercial lenders. Some of my professional successes include: (1) successfully defending at trial the owners of a multi-million dollar nutritional supplement company against ownership and employment related claims by a former owner and manager (Quadri v. Alkayali (Orange County Superior Court)); (2) successfully defending at trial a multi-million dollar nutritional supplement company in Federal court against trademark infringement claims and obtaining a jury verdict awarding the trademark and damages to the client (Collagen Nutraceuticals, Inc. v. NeoCell Corporation (United States District Court, San Diego California)); (3) representing the founders and owners of a software company in an ownership and employment dispute and obtaining discovery sanctions against a large law firm in excess of $7, and achieving a successful settlement of the case; (4) obtaining a successful settlement of over $1,000, representing a subcontractor on a large public works project against the general contractor and surety for amounts owed for extra work performed (Alliance Streetworks, Inc. v. SJB Group, Inc., Safeco Ins. Co. of America, et. al.); (5) successfully defending a general contractor at arbitration against a multi-million dollar construction defect claim while prevailing on a counter-claim for money owed for work performed and recovering attorneys’ fees and costs (Community of Christ v. Austin Jones Corp.); and (6) obtaining a successful judgment at trial for securities fraud and breach of contract and recovering an award of over $350, for attorneys’ fees and costs.

I am a commercial litigator and intellectual property lawyer at Lawrence Bartels LLP in Orange County.. My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering.. While my initial focus was on bank fraud and tax fraud in federal court, my practice has evolved to focus on fraud in all its aspects, trade secret misappropriation, disputes between business partners and commercial litigation between companies and high-net-worth individuals.. When I am not in court, much of my time is dedicated to other intellectual pursuits, including writing for the popular blog Who Is Your Lawyer?. Robert Scott Lawrence’s Specialties:. Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Business Disputes

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

I am a business attorney and the Managing Partner of the Irvine based law firm of Miller Miller Gerber, LLP.  My areas of practice include business litigation and transactional work.  My transactional practice focuses on advising business through the everyday issues that businesses face.  I assist businesses with various issues, including setting up and managing the corporation, drafting contracts, resolving client and vendor disputes, large-scale acquisitions, and exit events including the sale of a business.  My litigation practice ranges from simple disputes with vendors, to bet-the-company litigations, to federal qui tam actions.. My professional experience prior to Miller Miller Gerber included a clerkship with the Honorable Asher Grunis of the Israeli Supreme Court, and time at the New York bases firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.  While at Paul Weiss, I gained experience doing large scale public and private M&A work, cutting edge high tech trading litigation, large securities class actions, and simple partnership disputes.. I received my BA, Suma Cum Laude, from University of California, Los Angeles, and got my J.D. from New York University.  I now live in Huntington Beach.  As an active member of the community, I host my own annual Charity Wine Tasting called Uncork for Hope, which benefits Boys Town California, and am also a participant in the CHOC Follies, an annual musical theater production that benefits the Children's Hospital of Orange County.  I am also on the Board of Governors for the Center Club, the Board of Directors for Boys Town California, and an active participant at the Jewish Federation and Family Services in Orange County, where I serve on the NextGen Board, the Ignite co-chair, and am also currently serving a six year term on the Jewish Federations National Youth Leadership Cabinet.

Graduate of Loyola Law School practicing business litigation for 20+ years

Gary M. C. Wong is a Senior Counsel at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas, specializing in high-exposure general litigation and personal injury matters involving catastrophic injuries.. Mr. Wong attended Pepperdine University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of law, and is a recipient of a Merit Scholarship as well as the CALI Excellence for the Future Award. During law school, he focused his studies on trial preparation and dispute resolution. His exceptional trial preparation skills earned him the title of Best Advocate for Trial Advocacy. He also completed the dispute resolution program from Pepperdine’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, recognized as the top Alternative Dispute Resolution program in the country.. After law school, Mr. Wong worked for some of the nation’s most reputable firms, handling high-exposure defense matters. Transitioning to the plaintiff’s side, he has helped his clients secure millions in settlements. His expertise spans both sides of litigation, and is a seasoned expert in settlement negotiations.. From 2018 to 2025, Mr. Wong was selected as one of the Southern California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. In 2023, he achieved a significant milestone by securing the No. 1 Settlement in California for multiple categories involving motor vehicle collisions, 87th place in the Top 100 Personal Injury Verdicts in California, as well as the overall 77th place in Top 100 Truck Accident Settlements in the U.S.. Mr. Wong is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and all courts in the State of California.