California Lawyers Brian Kwok to Brian Newcomb

Firm: Haynes & Boone, LLP

525 University Avenue , Palo Alto , California 94301

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

Brian Kwok helps clients build, manage, and successfully monetize patent portfolios. A trusted advisor to technology companies around the world, Brian evaluates patent portfolios and negotiates deals ranging from a few hundred thousand to many billions of dollars. He recently represented an international technology company in a multi-billion dollar patent portfolio acquisition involving thousands of patents related to wireless telecommunications, cellular systems, and consumer electronics.. Brian also counsels clients through pre-litigation conflicts to resolve assertions and licensing disputes before patent litigation ensues. An experienced engineer, he provides clients with insightful and pragmatic advice, based on his ability to understand deeply the technical merit of a case and to explain its intersection with legal strategy. For example, Brian counseled a Fortune 50 technology company in a pre-litigation patent assertion relating to 3G/4G smartphone technologies, resulting in the asserting party dropping all its assertions against Brian’s client on favorable terms.. When patent disputes mature into formal litigations, Brian has significant expertise in patent matters before the International Trade Commission and numerous federal district courts. Brian represented Samsung in ITC proceedings against Ericsson’s cellular phones, Intel in a declaratory judgment action against Wi-LAN’s WiMAX and Wi-Fi patents, and Apple in various federal court and ITC actions against HTC and Nokia relating to smartphone technologies. Brian is well versed in all aspects of litigation, including deposing expert and fact witnesses, case-dispositive motions practice, and Markman proceedings. Brian’s practice also includes representing clients in contractual disputes involving patents and the enforcement of related indemnification rights.. Brian’s technical experience includes with a wide range of high-tech subject matter, such as standards-essential wireless telecommunications (e.g. LTE, UMTS, cdma2000, GSM, and Wi-Fi), user experience design, GPS, semi-conductor circuits, mobile payment systems, liquid crystal displays, and other consumer electronics technologies.. Brian is licensed to practice in California, Wisconsin, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Firm: Law Office of Brian Michaels

1925 Century Park East, Suite 1700 , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

Brian Michaels is the only attorney in Southern California to have worked as a front line Prosecutor, Police Litigator and full time private Criminal Defense Attorney. Attorney Michaels was hired directly out of law school, where he graduated with academic honors, to work for the Los Angeles City Attorney in the mid 1990s. As a young Prosecutor Michaels tried nearly 100 cases to verdict and settled nearly 1000 more cases. Michaels success as a trial attorney allowed him to work as a trial advocate trainer, in which he was assigned to teach trial skills to lawyers from large corporate firms in trial advocacy.. After several years working as a front line trial lawyer attorney Michaels moved over to the LAPD's elite litigation unit during the height of the cities Rampart Scandal in which he won all of his jury trials. Michaels worked intimately with law enforcement during these years and valued his time working and learning from law enforcement. His years working as a Prosecutor and Police Litigation Attorney gave him invaluable training and experience, nearly unparalled amongst working defense attorneys. After nearly 8 years in government service Michaels retired to private practice in 2002.. Since that time, Michaels has applied his considerable experience to the defense of individuals charged with crimes throughout the State of California where he has worked on thousands of criminal cases as well as domestic violence cases in the family courts. He has distinguished himself in private practice as one of the nations's top 100 trial lawyers with the highest rating on AVVO. Attorney Michaels belives that his experience working for the Government provides rare insights that can be brought to bear in the defense of his clients at the hands of over zealous prosecutors and police officers.. In 2021, Michaels opened "The Restraining Order Lawyer" in response to an overwhelming demand in the wake of the pandemic. His office recognized that the lack of police presence in many parts of the state has lead to an increased demand in people needing to resolve their legal issues without the help of law enforcement. We are committed to assisting people bringing and defending any restraining order case.. Michaels is a hands-on attorney and values direct client communciation, absolute honesty and maintains a fair and reasonable fee schedule which includes payment plans for qualified clients. He values his availability, relatability, and compassion for his clients as his greatest strengths. He is committed from the first client phone call to the very best advocacy a client can receive. Mr. Michaels main office is in Westwood, California and also maintains offices in Newport Beach, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara and San Diego and accepts cases in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara,  Riveside, San Bernarndino, Ventura and San Diego Counties.

Firm: Ringstad & Sanders LLP

2030 Main St Ste 1600 , Irvine , California 92614

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Mr. Nelson was raised in Orange County, California.  He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2008.  He attended Chapman University School of Law (now called Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law), where he obtained his juris doctorate in 2011.  Mr. Nelson started with Ringstad & Sanders LLP as a summer clerk during the summer of 2009, and returned as a summer clerk in the summer of 2010.  After taking the California Bar examination in July of 2011, Mr. Nelson worked for Ringstad & Sanders LLP as a post-bar clerk until November, 2011, when he officially passed the California Bar examination.  After being sworn in to practice before the Federal District Courts in the Central District and Southern District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of California, he became an associate attorney with Ringstad & Sanders LLP.  As an associate, Mr. Nelson has gained considerable experience in all areas of bankruptcy law and practice, especially in representing creditors, creditors committees, and debtors in complex corporate restructuring cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Firm: Law Offices of Brian Nelson

280 S. Beverly Drive, Penthouse , Beverly Hills , California 90212

Practice Areas: Civil , Insurance , Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents

Brian Nelson comes from a family of lawyer/athletes.  His father, Richard Nelson, was the senior partner at the largest firm in Bellevue, Washington for many years.  He received the prestigious 50th year award by the State Bar.  His brother Eric Nelson, a former University of Washington basketball player, heads his own firm in Seattle, Washington and teams up with Brian as co-counsel on many cases.  He was named the Washington Lawyer/Athlete of the Year.  His brother Peter Nelson practices law in San Marino, California and is a Certified Wine Specialist.  He ran the Paris Marathon and is an avid tennis and basketball player.  6 foot 5 inch Brian was on the Pepperdine Team that won the Schick Superhoops Competition.  His Lawyer League Teams consistently won the Landau Lawyers Basketball League.  He is also a serious mountain biker and snowboard/skier.  His work ethic and competitive spirit will get you the top recovery in your case.. Mr. Brian Nelson is a member of the Million dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is subject to strict review and is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements as principal counsel. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy, and provides members with a national network of experienced colleagues for professional referral and information exchange in major cases.. Brian Nelson is a member of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Attorneys), an association of Top Tier Trial Attorneys whose mission is the preservation of the civil jury trial. "Justice by the People," is the primary purpose of ABOTA. They seek attorneys who display skill, civility and integrity, and help younger attorneys achieve a higher level of trial advocacy. They educate the public about the vital importance of the Seventh Amendment. Thomas Jefferson was of the opinion that the right to trial by a jury of fellow citizens was a more important safeguard of personal liberty than the right to vote. With a jury, the rights and duties of each of us are decided by our fellow citizens, not by some bureaucrat or governmental functionary. ABOTA agrees with Jefferson and is a leader in the fight to preserve and protect your right to a jury trial. ABOTA is dedicated to “Justice by the People.”. Brian has also been awarded the title of Super Lawyer for the past seven years in a row.  Each year, no more than 5% of all lawyers in the State of California are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Firm: Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

18952 Macarthur Blvd Ste 305 , Irvine , California 92612

Practice Areas: Family

Brian D. Mullen is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and California Western School of Law. After law school he served as a law clerk to a veteran San Diego attorney whose family law practice deals with primarily heavily contested custody matters before family law and juvenile courts, domestic violence Restraining Orders, guardianships, complex dissolution of marriage cases involving division of assets and debts, and criminal defense. After passing the Bar Exam, Mr. Mullen joined another law group in San Diego for several years. At that firm, Mr. Mullen handled straightforward and complex divorce matters from inception to judgment, including motions for child support before the Department of Child Support Services and Family Support Division. Mr. Mullen also served as lead counsel to several civil matters. In September 2009, he temporarily joined another well-known family law firm, which also handles complex dissolutions and contested child custody matters including guardianships. Mr. Mullen recently prevailed in a highly acrimonious guardianship matter. The case went to trial in November 2009, and at trial the court ordered permanent guardianship to Mr. Mullen’s client, who was the paternal grandmother.. Mr. Mullen’s experience in family law matters helps him as an effective advocate for those who strive to enforce their rights in the California family law courts. He assesses each client’s goals, fights for their priorities and returns telephone calls promptly. Mr. Mullen is familiar with the Family Law and Family Support Division courts in Orange County, as he appears before these departments regularly.. Mr. Mullen is a partner at Wilkinson & Finkbeiner and represents Spanish-speaking clients.

Firm: Richardson Harman Ober PC

234 E Colorado Blvd , Pasadena , California 91101

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

Brian D. Moreno is a Partner with Richardson Harman Ober. His litigation and general counsel practice encompasses the representation of various types of entities and community associations, including condominium developments, planned developments, stock cooperatives, qualified vacation ownership resorts, as well as mobile home communities in connection with matters pertaining to common interest development law, real estate law, collection law and corporation law. Mr. Moreno has handled numerous real estate and community association issues and disputes relating to CC&Rs enforcement and interpretation, corporate governance, assessment collection, foreclosure and wrongful foreclosure defense. He also handles matters related to the assignment of rents enforcement, view protection, conveyance deeds, easements, encroachment and boundary disputes, deeds of trust interpretation and enforcement, lien priority, title insurance, eviction, wrongful eviction and community association governance.. Mr. Moreno is an active member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) in several Southern California chapters. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker at CAI events, as well as an approved instructor for Essentials of Community Association Leadership and Board Fundamentals Courses for the Greater Inland Empire Chapter of CAI. He is admitted to CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers. Mr. Moreno serves on the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Education Committee for CAI’s Greater Inland Empire Chapter and on the Programs Committee and Golf Tournament Committee for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter. He is appointed to the National Law Seminar Planning Committee of the CAI and is a member of the California Legislation Action Committee’s Public Relations Committee.. Mr. Moreno earned his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara. While attending law school, Mr. Moreno served as a legal intern for the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, where he researched and analyzed various juvenile delinquency issues for several judges and judicial referees. After completing his legal internship, he helped represent creditors while employed as a paralegal for a San Diego law firm specializing in bankruptcy law.. Mr. Moreno is also a member of Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses Association, where he currently serves on the Formation Committee.

23501 Park Sorrento #104 , Calabasas , California 91302

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I provide all aspects of family law services including divorce, legal separation, spousal support, child support, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders and uncontested cases.  I also provide services related to Prenupital and Post-Nutpial agreements and mediation.  My goal is to educate the client with the process and the issues in their particular case, and to help guide them to the best possible outcome for my clients.  I have an experienced staff, including a paralegal with over 38 years experience with me.  Together we strive to provide our clients with the best possible representation, while attempting to keep legal fees and costs down at all times.

Firm: Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart

555 Anton Blvd Ste 1200 , Costa Mesa , California 92626

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate , Securities , Taxation - State & Federal, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Law Office of Miles & Hatcher, LLP

9121 Haven Avenue. , Rancho Cucamonga , California 91730

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Family , Juvenile , Parole and Probation, Paternity, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

Brian C. Miles is a graduate of California State University Northridge, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1991. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Miles served as a Legislative Aide to Assemblyman Curtis R. Tucker, Jr. who represented the 51st Assembly District. From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Miles served as District Director for United States Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald (deceased) who represented the 37th Congressional District. In 2000, he obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law. Mr. Miles was admitted to the California State Bar as an Attorney and Counselor at Law in 2001 and is also licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Northern District of California and Eastern District of California. Mr. Miles began his legal career as a sole practitioner in 2001 focusing his practice on the areas of Bankruptcy, Probate, Family and Criminal Law. In 2002, Mr. Miles partnered with Cornell L. Hatcher to form the Law Office of iles & Hatcher, LLP where he's mastered the areas of Family Law, Criminal Law,

Firm: McGinity Law Office

3075 Alhambra Drive , Cameron Park , California 95682

Practice Areas: Family

3699 Wilshire Boulevard   10th Floor , Los Angeles , California 90010

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Callahan & Blaine

3 Hutton Centre Drive Suite 900 , Santa Ana , California 92707

Practice Areas: Civil , Contracts, Corporate , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Litigation, Litigation

Brian J. McCormack is a Principal Attorney with the law firm of Callahan & Blaine, in Santa Ana, California, where his practice focuses on high-stakes, complex litigation, including business and contract disputes, business fraud, serious personal injury, wrongful death and product liability cases.. In October, 2002, Mr. McCormack and Daniel J. Callahan negotiated a settlement on behalf of the plaintiffs in a traumatic brain injury case which resulted in payments to the plaintiffs in excess of $28 million dollars.. In November, 2003, Mr. McCormack and Mr. Callahan obtained a jury verdict of $934,419,108 in Beckman Coulter, Inc. v. Dovatron International, Inc., Flextronics International, Inc. et. al. The verdict was the largest in Orange County, California history and was the largest verdict in the State of California in 2003.. Mr. McCormack was born in Salem, Massachusetts on August 23, 1959. He attended the Pennsylvania State University, receiving his B.A. in 1983. He received a J.D. from Western State University, College of Law, in 1993. Mr. McCormack is admitted to practice in California and in the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Mr. McCormack is a member of the American Trial Lawyer’s Association, The Association of Business Trial Lawyers and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.

Firm: Lauby, Mankin & Lauby LLP

4590 Allstate Drive , Riverside , California 92501

Practice Areas: Class Action

Brian Mankin is one of the more highly experienced employment law attorneys in Southern California, having handled nearly 500 employment cases while repeatedly receiving the distinction of “Super Lawyer” by his peers. He manages the firm’s employment and labor law practice, and as a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, he and his team primarily represent employees who have been subjected to unfair treatment in the form of unpaid wages, denied meal and rest breaks, misclassification, wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment. Brian has tried cases to juries in state and federal courts, including individual cases as well as class actions. A large portion of his practice involves class action litigation where he has represented groups of employees in federal and state courts. Having practiced for 20 years, Mr. Mankin is has recovered well in excess of $250 million in damages for his clients (who often work as nurses, ambulance drivers, technicians, warehouse workers, truck drivers, sales, professional occupations and countless other trades). Many firms send their class action employment cases to Brian and his team to draw on their experience in navigating the waters of class action litigation.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Brian completed his undergraduate degree in San Diego and law degree in Orange County while serving as a military police officer in the California Army National Guard. Brian joined the firm in 2003, and he is admitted to practice before Federal and California courts, and is a member of local bar associations.. In his time away from the office, Brian, his wife and two kids spend much of their time engaged in competitive racing activities whether on the road, at the track, or on the water. Just like the man he was named after (Brian Piccolo, former running back for the Chicago Bears and subject of the movie Brian’s Song), for Brian, the desire to compete and win doesn’t stop at the courtroom.. Brian and his team stand ready to evaluate your case, so feel free to use the contact us link and we will be happy to give you a free case evaluation.

9854 National Blvd., #242 , Los Angeles , California 90034

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Brian R. Linnekens has been a licensed attorney for over a decade.  He is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law, and he also earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA.  During the past 10 years, Mr. Linnekens has built a specialized law practice helping property owners and investors acquire and develop myriad real estate properties and projects.  Mr. Linnekens has also built a high-end real estate development company, Global Innovation Development, Inc which has given Mr. Linnekens the unique ability to understand the debt and credit markets.  Mr. Linnekens is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker, and a Class B General Contractor.

333 Skylark Ln , Watsonville , California 95076

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: BRIAN LEPAK & ASSOCIATES PC

10866 Wilshire Blvd Ste 400 , Los Angeles , California 90024

Practice Areas: Family

Mr. Lepak is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He received an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin in 1984, and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1987. He was a partner at the former and preeminent family law firm of Trope and Trope LLP in Los Angeles. Brian opened his own law firm in 2016 when Trope and Trope LLP chose to close with Sorrell Trope's retirement.. Brian is in his fourth consecutive year as chair of the Law Practice Management & Technology Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He was also co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association for 2015-2016 and was on the Board of Governors for that Association for two consecutive two year terms ending in 2020. In 2019 Mr. Lepak received the prestigious President's Award for his efforts with the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He is also a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, currently serving as the co-chair of the Section Membership Committee, while also on the Legislative Committee and Social Media Committee for the Family Law Section of that Association.. Brian frequently participates as a panel speaker for the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, speaking on topics ranging from trial preparation, mock trials, social media, spousal support, modification of orders, and demonstrative evidence. He has lectured to attorney and business groups on topics such as date of separation, dividing businesses, child support in high wage earner cases, and fiduciary duties owed between spouses. He lectured via live webcast for the Family Law Intensive Course (FLIC) offered by CEB/Continuing Education of the Bar on the topics of Professional Responsibility and Marital Property.. Mr. Lepak has been selected regularly by his fellow bar members for inclusion in Los Angeles Magazine's "Super Lawyers Southern California."

Firm: Lauter Law, PC

1001 Wilshire Blvd. # 2290 , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

Firm: The Family Law Office

1101 College Avenue, Suite 200 , Santa Rosa , California 95404

Practice Areas: Family

Brian Lanz provides caring, efficient and effective legal service to clients throughout Sonoma County.  He enjoys having his own practice, because it allows him to focus his work more directly on the needs and goals of the client.. Brian attended college in Santa Rosa and Chico California and then attended Empire LawSchool, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree. He chose to attend law school in Santa Rosa because he could work with practicing attorneys and for the District Attorneys Office, while studying the law. He completed his law degree and passed the bar shortly thereafter.. Brian has been practicing law and primarily family law for more than 15 years now. He previously worked for the Sonoma County District Attorney and the Child Support Department, before starting his own law practice. Since then he’s guided families and individuals through the legal process in all types of cases, including civil, criminal and family law. Over time he chose to narrow down his practice to the area of family law, because he felt he had a more direct impact with his clients in this area of the law.. During his time off work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, coaching baseball and basketball, golfing with friends and working out to reduce the stress load of a legal practice. He was raised with parents that divorced and understands the emotional and financial issues they go through. It’s his objective in every case to determine the needs of the client and tailor the work their case toward their needs.

Firm: Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery

100 Stony Point Road, Suite 200 , Santa Rosa , California 95401

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Brian is an experienced trial attorney that has obtained numerous 7 and 8 figure verdicts and settlements. In 2024, Michael Green and Brian won a record-setting medical malpractice verdict of $26.2 million, the largest medical malpractice verdict in the history of Sonoma County.. Brian’s entire legal career has been dedicated to representing people who have been harmed by others throughout California. Brian has experience in a wide array of cases involving product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, elder abuse, trucking collisions, public entities, and traumatic brain injuries. Brian has extensive experience in elder abuse cases against nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Brian has unique, personal knowledge in the nursing home and assisted living industries, as his family operated several nursing homes in California for over 75 years. Brian utilizes that background to quickly evaluate potential elder abuse cases against those types of facilities.. Brian has received numerous accolades by nationally respected legal peer review organizations. Brian has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in the Civil Plaintiff Division since 2017, a limited invitation extended exclusively to lawyers under the age of 40 that embody the highest standard of trial advocacy and leadership. Brian has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers since 2022, and Brian was selected as a "Ones to Watch" by the Best Lawyers in America in 2023.

Firm: Brian W. Newcomb

800 Menlo Ave Ste 209 , Menlo Park , California 94025

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business , Class Actions, Construction , General Practice, Mechanics Liens, Real Estate , Real Estate