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A native of Southern California, Paul graduated cum laude from Chapman University where he pitched for Chapman’s World Series baseball team. Paul then attended Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, where he was extremely active in Mock Trial and ADR competitions, winning numerous top advocate awards. He gained valuable courtroom experience while externing with the United States Attorney’s Office and the Orange County and Riverside County District Attorney’s offices.. After receiving his law degree, Paul moved to Chicago, IL and gained significant trial experience representing clients in all phases of litigation, from inception of the case through post-trial motions and appeals. While practicing commercial litigation in Chicago, Paul represented clients in multimillion dollar disputes in both state and federal courts, as well as with the United States Court of Appeals.. Moving back to Orange County, CA in 2018, Paul quickly rose through the ranks to become the Managing Partner and chair of the litigation department at midsized law firm where he oversaw hundreds of litigation cases, taking numerous cases to trial or arbitration.. In 2023, Mr. Deese and his business partner formed a new law firm to better serve his clients and ensure a top tier experience.. Mr. Deese has experience in all aspects of commercial and business litigation, and he has successfully represented clients in all phases of litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and trial. Mr. Deese is also a certified mediator and has successfully mediated dozens of disputes.. Education. • J.D., Chapman University School of Law, Orange, California• B.A., Chapman University, Orange, California. Bar Admissions. • California, 2014• Illinois, 2015

My firm has more than 500 lawyers in 12 global offices and 30 major legal practice areas.  I specialize in business and commercial litigation  I am currently the Editor of the ABTL Report, on the Executive Committee for the UC Hastings Board of Governors, and Trustee for the Orange County Celtic Bar.  Prior to joining the legal profession, I was President of my class in law school, externed at the California Supreme Court and 5th District Court of Appeal, and served as Chairman of Hastings' community outreach program.

Christy L. Lewis, J.D., LL.M is a premier estate, tax and business planning attorney in Orange County, California. Her practice is primarily focused on developing and implementing advanced estate and tax planning techniques for clients with estates ranging in value from $20 million to $300 million, and providing business and tax planning representation to closely held businesses. Ms. Lewis is licensed to practice law in California and is admitted to practice before the United States Federal Court.. Prior to law school, Ms. Lewis earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with an emphasis in International Relations, from the University of California, Los Angeles, and spent five years running a successful real estate business where she represented clients in commercial and residential sales and finance and successfully closed millions of dollars in real estate transactions.. Ms. Lewis Chairs the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Orange County. Prior to serving as Board Chair, she served on the Board, chaired the Legal Affairs committee and participated as a member of the C.A.R.E.S, Investment, and Board Advancement Committees. She is also a member of the Chapman University Endowment Council.  In her spare time, Ms. Lewis enjoys traveling, riding her horse (“Prince”), and spending quality time with her Husband, family, and dogs (“Gracie” and “Mac”).

With over a decade of legal experience, Dominic M. Carucci, Esq. is a sought after business and real estate attorney practicing in California and Washington states. Formerly a Partner at a mid-sized California law firm, Mr. Carucci brings his unique approach, outstanding professionalism, and varied expertise to every matter. Whether he is drafting complex contracts or representing his clients through mediation or litigation, Dominic values his client relationships as much as he does obtaining favorable outcomes for them.. Carucci Legal, PC specializes in providing expert general counsel to businesses, dispute resolution, and transactional services covering a broad spectrum of industries. We deliver efficient, fair, and transparent legal services, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of representation. Our team excels at simplifying complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights, empowering clients to make well-informed decisions. Our team is exceptionally responsive, making every effort to be accessible and available to address our clients' needs promptly. We understand that trust is built through consistent delivery of high-quality work, proactive communication, and efficient and transparent billing practices. By combining these principles with personalized attention, we strive to not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations, ensuring they feel supported and confident in our partnership every step of the way.

Snehal Patil is the founder of IndUS Counsel, a Silicon Valley law firm, that promotes alternate fee arrangements. Please visit the IndUS Store - your 'go-to' resource for customized contracts and fixed fee legal services.. Snehal is an experienced Silicon Valley attorney who counsels startups, emerging companies, and multinational corporations on complex corporate and technology transactions, with a particular focus on joint ventures and strategic partnerships, licensing and outsourcing, M&A, private equity and venture financing, employment, immigration and real estate.  He is a former AmLaw 100 attorney having worked at the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices of Thelen, Perkins Coie and Sheppard Mullin.. Snehal has developed a special niche in international transactions involving India and has represented several Fortune 500 companies and high net worth individuals in their U.S. - India investments and operations.  He chaired the India Practice at FisherBroyles where he joined as a partner.. Snehal served as a top-ranking federal officer in India's prestigious Civil Services, to which he was appointed by the President of India.  He was also recommended for appointment to India's Cabinet Secretariat.  He also worked at a leading law firm in Mumbai, India.. Snehal is licensed to practice law in California and in India, and is fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi languages.  He is a frequent speaker and writer on legal and business issues relating to U.S.-India transactions, and has been involved in leadership roles with the American Bar Association (ABA), South Asian Bar Association (SABA) and the Federation of Indo-Americans (FIA).

Pamela Tahim is the Principal Attorney and Founder of Thakur Law Firm. Pamela maintains a diverse practice that includes providing litigation and transactional services in the areas of employment, real estate, business, entertainment, tax/estate planning and health care law.  Over her 11 years of practice, Pamela has extensive litigation experience and tried both jury and court cases in state and federal court.  She handles disputes from pre-litigation negotiation through jury trial or bench verdict, individual and complex class action cases, and at administrative hearings and investigations by various state and federal agencies.  Pamela also regularly provides advice and counseling to employees and employers of all sizes to assist with compliance, and provide measures to avoid litigation.. Pamela previously worked as Senior Associate at southern California law firm Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle LLP for over nine (9) years and as co-chair of the firm’s Healthcare practice and has represented numerous physicians and their practices.  While at her prior firm, she second-chaired the largest jury trial victory of over $13 million in a misappropriation of trade secrets case.  Pamela is an excellent negotiator and has settled numerous matters before litigation and can handle cases through appeal.  She was also legal counsel in the first ever binding federal jury trial arbitration in California.. Pamela graduated with a J.D. and LLM in Taxation from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 2005. Pamela was the sole recipient in her graduating class of the USD Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award for her achievements in the USD Law Mock Trial Team, Moot Court, and Tax Litigation. Upon graduation, she was inducted into the USD Order of Barristers.. During law school, Pamela worked as a law clerk in the civil division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and as a student attorney in the USD Tax Clinic. Prior to law school, Pamela received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Spanish at UCLA. She is multi-lingual in Spanish, Hindi and Punjabi.. Pamela is heavily involved and passionate about working in the non-profit sector and is Co-Founder of the non-profit Kind-Hearted Compassion in Action Foundation and Treasurer of Women’s Transitional Living Center.  She formerly served as President and Vice-President of the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California, Public Interest Foundation.  Pamela is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Southern California, and the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce.  She is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Orange County Bar Association’s Health Care Section. Pamela is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Tax Court.

As an Attorney for Louie & Jimenez LLP, I am dedicated to serving my clients and I zealously advocate on their behalf.  Louie and Jimenez LLP has a  team of skilled civil litigators with more than 40 years of collective experience.  We are a full-service law firm serving clients in and around the Bay Area. We direct all of our considerable technical skills and practical knowledge toward providing our clients with the most effective and highest quality legal services, while still keeping affordability in mind.