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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian
26 Corporate Plaza Drive. , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business , Construction , Contracts, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Litigation
I have successfully handled numerous trials, arbitrations, mediations, appeals, and pre-litigation disputes. These matters include disputes in the following areas as both plaintiff and defense counsel: breach of contracts, business/commercial fraud, construction defect, construction delay, real estate contracts, real estate fraud, broker/finder, estates (beneficiary/trustee disputes), insurance bad faith and coverage, interference with contract and business relations, unfair competition, trade secrets/intellectual property, wrongful termination, personal injury, auto accidents, and general business. Liability exposure on these cases has ranged from under $1 million to over $50 million dollars. I am also currently handling numerous mass tort cases and represent thousands of plaintiffs against SCE and PG&E in the 2022 Laguna Niguel Coastal wildfire, and the 2017 and 2018 wildfires that occurred in Northern and Southern California.
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“There is no one better. Richard has handled a number of cases for us and always has delivered. Ver”
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“Richard Bridgford is one of the most effective, professional ethical attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”
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“Being a fire victim with pre-existing conditions and all the meetings, there's just been way too fast. They've been somewhat helpful. But we reached the point or I've reached the p…”
— Paul F Pelkey
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Rated 4.0 out of 5
Firm: Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, A Professional Corporation
660 Newport Center Drive 1600 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: General Practice
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Rated 3.4 out of 5
Firm: Winthrop Couchot, Professional Corporation
660 Newport Center Drive Fourth Floor Californ , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy
Firm: Good Wildman Hegness and Walley
5000 Campus Dr , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Tax
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Rated 3.7 out of 5
660 Newport Center Drive 1600 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: General Practice
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Rated 3.7 out of 5
Firm: Robert E. Callahan
4041 MacArthur Blvd #350 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Entertainment & Sports , Family , Family
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, A Professional Corporation
660 Newport Center Drive 1600 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: General Practice
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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Firm: Burch Shepard Family Law Group
20281 S. W. Birch St. , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Divorce, Divorce & Separation
Attorney Robert Burch has practiced exclusively in family law for his entire career and has handled all types of family law matters. Attorney Burch has focused his career on representing business owners and handling complex marital estates. He has worked on marital estates involving as much as five hundred fifty million dollars and his clients have received child support and spousal support awards as high as $125,000 per month.. Attorney Burch also focuses on child custody matters and has litigated several international custody cases. He was one of the primary attorneys in the well-publicized international custody case described by the media as the "Baby Santina case." In the "Baby Santina" case, Burch and his co-counsel defeated a team of four attorneys led by Gloria Allred.. Burch was recognized by OC Metro Magazine in 2011-2016 as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. He has also earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law. In 2008 Super Lawyers magazine rated him as a "Rising Star" in family law. In every year since 2015 he was selected as a Super Lawyer in family law for Southern California.. He has served on the executive commitee for the Orange County Bar Asociation family law section since 2016. In 2021 he was elected as President of the family law section.
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“ad my best interests in mind and would highly recommend working with them for any matter of family l”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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“I hired Courtney Shepard after having been represented by two previous firms that didn't work out. I told Courtney in our first meeting that I wanted "to be a part of the process",…”
— Brian Carlson
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Rated 3.7 out of 5
Firm: Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, A Professional Corporation
660 Newport Center Drive 1600 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: General Practice
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Rated 4.0 out of 5
Firm: Sullivan Law & Associates
4695 MacArthur Court , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Family
A veteran attorney with four decades of legal experience, Richard Sullivan is widely regarded as one of the top family law attorneys in the Orange County area. He is compassionate and competent, always dedicated to securing the best possible result for his clients, whether this is accomplished inside or outside of the courtroom. He is a talented litigator with a background in criminal defense, using his experience to better protect his clients’ best interests.. Richard obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeast Missouri State University and his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Western State College of Law. After passing the bar, he began his career as a criminal litigator, where he was able to hone his courtroom skills. In 1996, Richard devoted his practice exclusively to family law and has tried over 15,000 cases in this field.. Richard is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Family Law Section of the State Bar of California. He has been appointed by the Orange County Superior Court to represent minors on a number of occasions and has acted as Special Master to the Court to address litigation in domestic relation actions. He has served as a lecturer, instructor, and panelist for the State Bar of California, Orange County Bar Association, Western State School of Law, and Chapman School of Law.. Richard is an executive committee member of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, and has served in this role since 2010. He is also a board member of the Orange County Community Service Program – CSP Victim Assistance.
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“Rick is a professional, and a former boss. He is kind, yet assertive, and he cares about his client”
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“I have had many trials or hearings with Mr. Sullivan,he is always very well prepared,extremely ethical and excellent! I would refer anyone ,anytime to him”
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: RydstromLaw
4695 MacArthur Ct. , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Business , Corporate , Trusts, Business
Mr. Rydstrom is Chairman of CMIS. Mr. Rydstrom is the Chairman of the Coalition for Mortgage Industry Solutions (CMIS) out of DC. Mr. Rydstrom has created numerous soluitions to the mortgage meltdown. He hosts executive leadership conferences with captains of industry, congressional members, as well as consumer groups.. Mr. Rydstrom has been quoted or published by: The Los Angeles Times, USA Today Magazine, MortgageOrb, Mortgage Daily News, Orange County Register, , National Business Institute, CMISfocus eMagazine, Pepperdine University (Law, Business Journal), AIR Commercial Real Estate Association, Constructor Magazine for the AGC Association, Society of California Accountants, various Landlords and Real Estate Owners associations and others. Richard is published or quoted by the national mortgage press and media continually.. Some significant distinctions include: •Published in a Statement to the 110th Congress, House Ways & Means Committee, Chairman Charles Rangel•Considered a national expert in mortgage banking and related foreclosures•Honorary member of the American Legal and Financial Network (AFN)•Chairman of CMIS (Coalition for Mortgage Industry Solutions)•Member of the HAMP Policy Working Groups (AFN, Treasury, etc.)•CLE speaker and educator for attorneys, judges, banks, servicers, accountants and financial advisors for the National Business Institute (NBI)•Frequent keynote speaker, panelists, and moderator at national conferences and webinars including the AFN, NBI, CMIS, CMBA•Voluntary Settlement Officer (VSO) for all Los Angeles courts
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“Richard is one of the most knowledgeable Attorneys I have ever dealt with and has the experience and”
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“While Mr. Rydstrom is somewhat new to Avvo, his 10.0 rating, the areas of his expertise, and the quality of his Avvo answers contain the qualities that any prospective Avvo asker w…”
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“The very best HAMP 2MP Lawyer!”
— Joe Singh
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Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Law Office of Richard B. Rudolph
20241 SW Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Employment, Business, Trusts, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
The Law Office of Richard B. Rudolph represents individuals and small businesses alike. The practice encompasses Living Trusts, as well as litigation, and transactional work. Many of Mr. Rudolph's clients enjoy the convenience of having both their business needs and personal matters handled by one trusted law firm.
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“I have used Richard Rudolph several times and he was a tremendous help with labor matters. He resol”
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“Great service, very user friendly, was done on time. Made it all easy to understand.”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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“Richard and his team are absolutely phenomenal. Mr. Rudolph is honest, even when the going gets tough, but he always makes sure to keep fighting for you and offers the best advice …”
— Jocelynn Sanz
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Richard M. Shack
230 Newport Center Drive 120 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Family
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“I am a fellow Certified Family Law Specialist who has known Mr. Shack for some 27 years. When I was going through my own divorce in 1986, I hired Mr....”
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“Over several years, I have referred two friends to Mr. Shack to handle their divorce cases. He not only represents his clients professionally, but he does...”
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Rated 3.4 out of 5
4675 MacArthur Court 550 926 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Class Actions, Corporate , Products Liability, Appeals
Firm: Hannegan Armstrong LLP
3857 Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Business
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Rated 3.4 out of 5
Firm: Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP
1301 Dove Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Corporate , Bankruptcy & Debt
Richard H. Golubow is a founder and the managing partner of Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP (WGH). For more than three decades, the lawyers at WGH have been recognized by their peers and the judiciary as leaders in their practice, which is exclusively devoted to complex bankruptcy, insolvency, and financial restructuring.. Richard has extensive experience in the areas of:. • Chapter 11 Reorganizations. • Complex Bankruptcy Litigation. • Chapter 7 Liquidations. • Out-of-Court Workouts. • Acquisitions of Distressed Assets. • UCC Article 9 Foreclosure Sales. • Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. • Receiverships. Richard has also been consulted and retained as a bankruptcy, insolvency and financial restructuring expert, and formally designated as a bankruptcy law expert on several occasions.. Richard has a diverse client base that includes representation of debtors, creditors, creditor committees, bankruptcy trustees, assignees for the benefit of creditors, receivers and asset purchasers in a wide range of industries, including retail, consulting, manufacturing, distribution, importing, construction, entertainment, education, religious and other non-profit institutions, fitness, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, automotive, agriculture, golf and country club, biotech, transportation, telecommunications and internet businesses, and multi-level marketing.. Richard understands that the law is a means to accomplish his clients' business and personal objectives, not an end in itself. He listens to his clients and takes the time to learn about and understand his clients' business as well as their needs to effectively provide customized, innovative, responsive and cost-effective legal solutions. For example, Richard places great emphasis on proactively counseling clients to identify and manage cash flow and insolvency risks posed by customers, vendors, landlords, and other counterparties to all types of contracts including purchase and sales agreements, real and personal property leases, franchise and intellectual property licenses, loan agreements, guaranties and employment contracts.. Richard has been honored as the recipient of bankruptcy or financial restructuring attorney of the year awards by several leading international financial organizations and publications, including a 2017 “Deal of the Year” Award by M&A Advisor. The awards collectively recognize success and excellence, expertise, service, achievement and innovation as chosen by industry peers.. Richard has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Since 2004, he holds a Martindale-Hubbell® “AV Preeminent” Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition, generated from evaluations by other members of the bar and the judiciary for legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, legal experience, and ethical standards. He has been selected by Super Lawyers® as a Super Lawyer based on peer recognition and professional achievement, representing the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Southern California, including annual selection since 2017 as a “Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyer” and selection as a 2024 and 2025 “Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyer”. He is also rated "superb" (10 out of 10) by AVVO, a leading independent attorney rating service.. Richard is a member of the International Network of Boutique and Independent Law Firms (INBLF), an invitation-only network of lawyers from single-discipline boutique law firms with the highest level of knowledge, experience, reputation, and credentials comparable or superior to what can be found at the highest-ranking full-service law firms.
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“I hired Mr. Golubow as an expert witness in a complicated legal malpractice case. He was thorough,”
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“I strongly endorse this lawyer. Richard has been both my own and my firm's go-to resource for anything related to bankruptcy and insolvency for as long as I can remember. At BKCG, …”
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
23 Corporate Plaza Dr Ste 150 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“I have known Rob for over 25 years. In 2018, I had need of his services in a personal injury matter”
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
1048 Irvine Ave Pmb 228 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“He was always calm and concise. He avoided escalating the matter of our case, which saved me money.”
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Rated 3.9 out of 5
Firm: Richard J. Schwarzstein
1151 Dove Street #130 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Computers and Software,Corporate ,Entertainment & Sports ,International & Trade,Non-Profit Corporations,Real Estate ,Securities
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“I have known Richard Schwarzstein for over twenty years. He is a superb lawyer, very smart, very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.David”
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Firm: Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP
4100 Newport Place Dr Ste 840 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Litigation
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“Had a case against him. Very professional and good advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.”