California Lawyers Michelle Tran to Mike Sethi

Firm: Law Office of Michael L. Fell

900 Roosevelt , Irvine , California 92620

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Michelle L. Tran graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a double major in Political Science and Criminology, Law, and Society. She received her J.D. from Chapman University School of Law. During her law school career, she was selected as a judicial law clerk for Justice William F. Rylaarsdam in the California Court of Appeal, and acted as Senior Editor of Chapman University’s Nexus Journal of Law and Public Policy.. Ms. Tran is actively involved with the Orange County legal community. She serves as a director for the Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) and is the chair of its Membership Committee. She also serves as the Treasurer of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) and will be President of the organization in 2017. She is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.. Previously, Ms. Tran served on the board of the Orange County Bar Association, acted as the 2013 Young Lawyers Division Chair and the 2012 Young Lawyer’s Division Chair-Elect. She has also been active in the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the Orange County Bar Association’s Family Law Section and Appellate Law Section. As an dynamic member of the Orange County legal community, Ms. Tran continues to give back to the community and stay involved.. Ms. Tran practices primarily family law matters and civil litigation. She has over 200 hours of family law training and is passionate about her work. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She is also an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoys attending sporting events.

Firm: Trigger Law Office

2007 Opportunity Drive, , Roseville , California 95678

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Michelle Trigger is a criminal defense and family law attorney located in Roseville, CA, serving primarily Sacramento and Placer Counties.  Cases in surrounding counties are reviewed and accepted on a case-by-case basis.. Ms. Trigger provides clients with zealous, personalized, and affordable representation.  Your representation begins with a free consultation by phone or personal appointment to review your case with Ms. Trigger and determine your options moving forward and what method of representation would benefit your case the most.  If Ms. Trigger's representation is right for you, she will develop a case strategy unique to your circumstances.  As you navigate the legal system, you will be in frequent contact with her and will be personally represented by her throughout the process--no handing your case off to a paralegal or junior attorney in this office.. Ms. Trigger is best known for her excellence in oral advocacy.  You will always feel well-represented as she delivers compelling arguments on your behalf and uses creative techniques to get the best results possible. Most importantly, Ms. Trigger is never afraid to take a case to trial.

6701 Center Dr W #1400 , Los Angeles , California 90045

Practice Areas: General Practice, Class Action, Class Action

I am the senior and managing partner of the firm. I handle matters throughout the United States and have litigated and tried matters from New York to Texas to California, in both state and federal court. I have resolved hundreds of matters, either by trial, arbitration, mediation or negotiated settlement, resulting in millions of dollars in recovery for the firm's clients. My most recent trial victory resulted in a judgment and subsequent settlement in excess of $14 million. My most recent settlements total well in excess of $50 million. I have also successfully defended and counseled many of the firm’s business clients. Although my practice is diverse, I primarily handle the firm’s complex, class action, multi-party, mass tort and business litigation matters. I have written, lectured and spoken on various subjects at law schools, legal seminars, teleconference webinars and legal conferences on topics including: class actions, mass tort litigation, expert witness depositions, death care litigation, unfair business practices, business litigation, settlement issues and strategies, construction defect litigation, business torts, complex litigation, electronic evidence, discovery, employment law and representative actions. HI have also has been featured in numerous local, state and national news articles and professional publications.

30 Corporate Park Ste 450 , Irvine , California 92606

Practice Areas: Foreclosure

Firm: Liviakis Law Firm

2377 Gold Meadow Way , Rancho Cordova , California 95670

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

As a bankruptcy attorney I focus on helping people file chapter 7 and chapter 13, and chapter 11 bankruptcy. Often my bankruptcy clients are homeowners that need help catching up on their mortgage payments and folks that simply have too much credit card debt to handle.  I graduated from Pepperdine University in 2003.  In 2007, I received my Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.  I began practicing bankruptcy law and offering debt solutions to the Sacramento community in 2008. My practice has focused on responding to the growing number of job losses and home foreclosures.  I have helped many of my clients protect their homes, reduce their credit card debt, and lower interest rates on car loans.  I offer a free initial consultation so that we can discuss what options you have to resolve your debt challenges.  Contact us at.

Firm: Equal Rights Law Firm

15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 420 , Sherman Oaks , California 91403

Practice Areas: Business , Civil Rights, Class Actions, Contracts, Corporate , Discrimination, Employment & Labor , Family , Labor , Sexual Harassment, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor

Attorney Mika M. Hilaire is a founding partner of the Equal Rights Law Group (). Ms. Hilaire's practice focuses on representing the interests of employees working in Los Angeles County, the Bay Area and throughout California, as well as nationally, in a wide range of matters related to employment law and litigation, including:. Civil Rights Law. Employment Litigation. Harassment. Sexual Harassment. Sexual Assault. Pregnancy Accommodations and Rights. Discrimination. Retaliation. Wage-and-hour disputes. Wrongful Termination. Negotiating Employment Contracts. Breach of contract. Invasion of privacy. Workplace Investigations. In addition to Ms. Hilaire's representation of clients, she also provides employment-related counsel. She regularly assists clients in contract negotiations, workplace negotiations and offers training on a variety of topics, such as sexual harassment and discrimination.. Ms. Hilaire earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a major from the nationally recognized Rhetoric Department. While at Berkeley, she was a member of the Women’s Track and Field and Basketball teams. After earning her law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law and her admission to The State Bar of California in 2001, Ms. Hilaire began her legal career, immediately focused on employment law, giving her almost 20 years of valuable experience in the practice area.. Thanks to Ms. Hilaire's focus and extensive legal knowledge, she has secured countless successful settlements and verdicts for her clients, including one recent case that resulted in a $47 million verdict. Her long and impressive record of success has led to a number of honors, including a "Superb" rating from Avvo. Mika was recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer in 2019 and 2020, and as a Southern Calfornia Rising Star from 2007-2013, for her representation of clients in employment law.. In addition to honors, Ms. Hilaire has also earned the respect of the legal community, in which she is an active member. She is a regular guest speaker on local, state and national levels. She is also a member of a number of organizations, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Firm: Mutual Law Group

1380 Lead Hill Blvd., , Roseville , California 95661

Practice Areas: Tax

Firm: Law Office of M. Oana Filimon, APC

940 W 17th St Ste D , Santa Ana , California 92706

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Prietto Law, Inc.

4 Park Plaza , Irvine , California 92614

Practice Areas: Business

Miguel is an attorney with an MBA who acts as outside strategic counsel for a variety of privately-held companies, entrepreneurs, investor groups, family offices, and franchisors in business and real estate transactions. He is licensed to practice law in California (since 2009) and in Arizona (since 2010).. Miguel’s typical clients are middle market and entrepreneurial businesses operating in real estate, financial services, healthcare, insurance, technology, beauty product, and food services industries, among others.. Miguel has closed numerous commercial transactions that have served as the foundation for entrepreneurial businesses and upstart business owners.  As a licensed California Real Estate Broker, Miguel routinely counsels individuals and entities through acquisition, leasing and sale of commercial, residential and investment properties.  He also has extensive experience representing real estate professionals (brokers and salespersons), banks and corresponding lenders, title companies, trustees and loan servicers in transactional and litigation matters.

Firm: Law Office of Miguel Mexicano, PC

4138 Eagle Rock Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90065

Practice Areas: Immigration

Miguel Mexicano is an immigration attorney who is passionate and dedicated to his craft.  He will do what he can to help his clients overcome their immigration obstacles.

Firm: The Iniguez Law Firm

10810 Paramount Blvd. , Downey , California 90241

Practice Areas: Debt Collection

Avid golfer, hiker, and bowler.

Firm: Law Offices of Miguel Duarte

10829 Downey Ave. , Downey , California 90241

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Mr. Duarte has a strong legal background as he attended one of the top law schools in the United States. Mr. Duarte is licensed to practice in all state courts of California and the Federal Districts of Central, Northern, and Eastern California.Mr. Duarte specializes in Criminal Defense and DUI Defense, but also provides legal assistance in the areas of Landlord/Tenant, Bankruptcy and Business Formation including creating LLC's, S-Corps, C-Corps, etc. Prior to opening his own office Mr. Duarte worked at a leading law firm in the creditors rights division representing corporate clients such as Wells Fargo, Chase, and US Bank. After leaving the corporate law firm Mr. Duarte was admitted to the prestigious Academy of Justice litigation program with the Los Angeles City Attorney's office. The program was taught by some of the most respected attorney's in the LA City's office on topics such as DUI, gun & weapons possession, domestic violence, and prostitution. After the completion of the program Mr. Duarte was assigned to handle criminal jury trials on behalf of the LA City Attorney's office as a Pro Bono Deputy City Attorney. Mr. Duarte's experience having litigated cases from both the corporate and government prospective is a clear benefit to his clients as he is very familiar with their litigation tactics. In Mr. Duarte's brief time as a solo-practitioner he has acheived some impressive results for his clients. Last November Mr. Duarte's client was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol with a .14 blood alcohol level. Mr. Duarte took the case to trial and after completion of trial all charges were dismissed. Mr. Duarte has recently had another clients charges reduced in another DUI case with a .10 blood alcohol level to a speeding exhibition. Mr. Duarte has also successfully taken numerous clients through the bankruptcy process wholly discharging their unsecured debts.AWARDS:California DUI lawyers association member, Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum, Mexican American Bar Association member, Academy of Justice Fellow, UCLA Law Fellow

Firm: Law Offices of Mieke ter Poorten

11400 West Olympic Blvd., #1500 , Los Angeles , California 90064

Practice Areas: Federal Crime

Mieke has successfully represented clients accused of both state and federal crimes, including: major drug offenses; money laundering;DUI; Medicare fraud; identity theft; violent crimes; criminal threat; domestic violence; carjacking; credit card fraud; and sex crimes.. Additionally, Mieke has developed an effective expertise in defending clients with mental illness who have been charged with crimes as a result of that mental illness.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mieke ran a successful Los Angeles-based strategic planning firm, working with local and national politicians and writers and directors for television and film. She shaped strategies for professionals to strengthen and transform their careers and professional identities. She developed a reputation as a fiercely loyal advocate and thoughtful adviser.. Realizing the significant impact she could have on people facing the most serious challenge of their life – a threat to their liberty and the destruction of their lives as a result of criminal charges – Mieke decided to attend law school. Following law school, Mieke clerked for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cynthia Rayvis - specifically to assist Judge Rayvis on a yearslong, complex habeas case.. Mieke combines the skills she honed over the years developing strategic plans for her clients to her knowledge of law. The blend of her experience, expertise, passion, and attention to detail has made her an effective and successful attorney.. When a person has been accused of a crime, it is devastating and frightening to them and their families, which is why Mieke’s experience is so important. She is able to develop an effective multipronged plan to defend her client. Developing a plan is not enough, being able to put it into action effectively, to be able to engage the prosecutor and the judge in a meaningful constructive conversation is essential. Through tireless effort, and an understanding the facts of the case backwards and forwards, Mieke is able to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. She loves her work and it shows.

Firm: Milberg Weiss

300 South Grand Avenue Suite 3900 , Los Angeles , California 90071

Practice Areas: Securities , Securities & Investment Fraud

Firm: Kraft, Miles & Miller, LLP

6355 Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste 419 , Woodland Hills , California 91367

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Dimalanta Clark, LLP

3260 Blume Drive, Ste 441 , Richmond , California 94806

Practice Areas: Business , Construction Defects, Corporate , Construction & Development

Prior to joining Dimalanta Clark, LLP, my experience primarily rested in the areas of Construction Defect, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Business Formation, and Employment Law. During that time I successfully negotiated settlement for clients in Construction Defect litigation. I have experience in trial preparation and beginning the appellate process, particularly with regard to employment and construction defect lawsuits.I have a strong record of academic and professional achievements, most recent of which was my graduation from McGeorge School of Law with a certificate in Governmental Affairs. Prior to attending law school, I obtained my Master of Science from Iowa State University and my Bachelor of Science from the University of California at Davis. At Iowa State University, my masters concentrated on periparturient disorders for calving difficulty and other calf related traits in Holsteins, with an emphasis in statistical analysis.While attending McGeorge School of Law, I worked as a volunteer law clerk in the Attorney General’s Office - Department of Justice, Public Rights Division. While volunteering I was paired with the Agricultural Law section due to my background in Agriculture. I assisted with employment law issues and agricultural commissions, in addition to administrative law pertaining to the California Air Resources Board.I also obtained a certificate in International Studies while attending the University of Salzburg Faculty of Law located in Austria as well as the State University of St. Petersburg located in Russia. While attending the University of Salzburg Faculty of Law, I studied under Justice Anthony Kennedy on the topic of Studied Fundamental Rights in Europe and the United States. While attending the State University of St. Petersburg, I emphasized my studies in Comparative International Law. I completed courses in International Trade, Russian Business Law, Public International Law, Comparative Antitrust Law, and the Russian language.

Firm: Infinity Law Group

1020 Aileen Street , Lafayette , California 94549

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Michelle Weiss is a tenacious and experienced civil litigator who has successfully handled cases from prelitigation to multiple successful jury verdicts. Prior to joining Infinity Law Group, Michelle was the managing attorney and head of litigation for a boutique personal injury law firm, where she lead complex litigation matters recovering millions of dollars for her clients. Her experience ranges from auto accidents to premises liability matters to product liability cases. Michelle is an expert in serious/complicated orthopedic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and complicated liability scenarios.. Michelle graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2013 where she earned the Best Oral Advocate award. In 2008, Michelle received her B.A. in German Studies and Political Science from Pacific University. During law school, Michelle interned at a Chinese law firm in Shanghai and participated in an international commercial arbitration moot court competition in Hong Kong. During college, Michelle was an exchange student at the LMU in Munich, Germany and interned at an IP law firm in Dresden. Between college and law school, she spent a year teaching English in Nanjing, China and worked at a tech company.. Michelle speaks German (fluent) and Mandarin Chinese (professional working proficiency). In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, reading military history, dancing (samba and hip hop), and studying Chinese language and culture.

Firm: M Wallis

210 S. Mooney Blvd. , Visalia , California 93291

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Michelle D. Wallis is a seasoned attorney with a diverse educational and professional background, with an extensive focus in criminal defense and family law. She earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara, supplemented by studies at the University of Bergen in Norway and a minor in Global Peace & Security. Michelle attended California Western School of Law in San Diego and furthered her legal training with a comparative law program at Trinity College, Dublin. Her legal career began with valuable experience at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, San Diego Public Defender’s Office, and Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor in Kings and Tulare Counties, she handled a wide breadth of cases, focusing on narcotics trafficking, gang activity, and juvenile cases. Michelle also served at the Office of the Inspector General, providing oversight for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Since establishing Wallis Law in 2015, she has provided clients with skillful, comprehensive advocacy—particularly for those facing overlapping criminal, family, and civil legal matters. Michelle’s extensive litigation experience and multifaceted expertise allow her to deliver effective and integrated legal solutions.

Firm: Sethi Law Group

625 N Main Street , Orange , California 92868

Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Chapter 7, Criminal Defense

He is a member of the Bar for the state of California. During law school Attorney Sethi worked for severalimmigration law firms and as a result has over ten years of experiencein complex immigration matters. Mr. Sethi's knowledge of immigrationmatters is broad, including employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrantvisas, family-based permanent residence matters, and . Sethi has successfully worked extensively in preparing and filinglabor certifications and PERM applications.. Attorney Sethi entered the field of immigrationlaw because of his deep-seated belief that law should be a helpingprofession. He considers it a privilege to work with such amulti-cultural mix of clients, and garners great satisfaction fromdoing so.

Firm: Liviakis Law Firm

2377 Gold Meadow Way , Gold River , California 95670

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure ; Alternatives, Bankruptcy Chapter 13, Bankruptcy Chapter 11, Bankruptcy Chapter 7, Commercial Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy