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Firm: Harty Family Law, a Professional Corporation
140 Newport Center Drive , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Brian C. Harty was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 2003, the California Bar in 2009, and is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. After graduating from Berkeley, Brian lived in New York City where he was a corporate transactional attorney with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the nation’s premier corporate law firms. At Skadden, Arps, Brian’s practice focused on a variety of securities and banking transactions typically valued in excess of several hundred million dollars. He worked on sophisticated transactions, such as, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, high yield debt offerings and the formation of private equity and hedge funds.. After leaving corporate law, Brian followed his passion to Family Law. Prior to founding Harty Family Law, Brian was a lead attorney with one of Southern California’s most highly regarded family law firms.. Brian is an alumnus of the ABA/National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute as well as the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Civil Trial Skills program, both nationally preeminent trial programs.. Brian is a member of the OCBA Legislative Resolutions Committee. The Committee drafts resolutions and also reviews resolutions proposed by other bar associations and legal entities. Successful approved resolutions may be used by the Conference to lobby for changes to California law.. Brian is a member of the Banyard Inn of Court and a Fellow of the Society of Fellows of the Orange County Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Family Law sections of both the Orange County Bar Association and the State Bar of California as well as a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS).. Brian is a private pilot and has flown throughout the United States. Brian currently lives in Orange County with his two children.
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Firm: Moradi Neufer LLP - Newport Beach
620 Newport Center Dr. , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Family
Christine Harney has extensive experience in dissolution of marriage proceedings, including: negotiating and litigating the division of multi-million dollar estates; representing business-owners or their spouses in litigation involving complex forensic accounting and business valuation issues; litigating child-related issues; and empathetically counseling clients through emotionally charged parenting disputes.. Christine has received numerous accolades during her time practicing family law, including selection as one of “Forty under 40” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin at the age of 32, selection to the Illinois Rising Stars list by “Super Lawyers” in 2017, and selection as an “Emerging Lawyer” by Illinois Leading Lawyers from 2015-2016.. Christine has served as a member of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section Executive Council and co-chair of the Family Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Section. Additionally, she has guest lectured on child support, maintenance, and temporary relief at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.. During law school, Christine interned at the Loyola Community Law Center Clinic where she served the indigent community in family law proceedings and acted as a Guardian Ad Litem with a. Christine also participated in Moot Court as a member of the Chicago Bar Association team. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a Certificate in Trial Advocacy.. Awards. Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, 2022Selection as one of “Forty under 40” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2016Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017Illinois Leading Lawyer “Emerging Lawyer”, 2015-2017. Education. J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2008B.A., Loyola University Chicago, 2005 (Cum Laude). Bar Admissions Degree. Illinois, 2008California, 2021
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“Christine is a super star family law attorney. She is an excellent high stakes litigator who brings litigation expertise to her settlement-focused family law practice. It's rare to…”
Firm: Stuart Kane LLP
620 Newport Center Drive , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Real Estate
Cory Birkhauser is an associate business attorney with the Orange County, California law firm of Brown and Streza, LLP. His practice centers on representing investors and issuers in corporate transactions, including seed stage, venture capital, venture debt and private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representative matters. Cory regularly advises entrepreneurs, companies, and their management on a broad range of corporate governance responsibilities, equity incentive plans and arrangements, employment matters, intellectual property issues, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. He also has experience in the acquisition and disposition of real estate, fund formation and structuring and drafting complex commercial agreements, such as joint venture, strategic alliance and technology license agreements across various industries.. Prior to joining Brown and Streza, Cory was a Senior Staff Accountant with a boutique accounting firm, where he advised clients on the tax implications of partnership and corporate mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, restructurings, dispositions, and distressed assets/debt within consumer products, financial services, real estate, and retail industries. He also has personal start-up experience building his own company and sharing in the joys and struggles of the entrepreneurs he now represents.. Cory earned his LL.M. in taxation from Loyola University and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall University in Chicago. He also has a Bachelors degree in mathematics/economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.. When he’s not at work, Cory can usually be found spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and three kids, Braden, Connor and Hudson. He also enjoys competing in marathons and half-Ironman competitions.
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“Cory is an amazing resource for business matters. His knowledge is prodigious. Cory is very attentive to his clients needs and concerns while thinking unconventionally.”
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4425 Jamboree Rd. , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I have been nominated by Superlawyers.com as 'Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA' every year since 2014. When I'm not working to secure my client's freedom, I enjoy reading, yoga, and the beach.
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“Correen Ferrentino is a skilled litigator and champion for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.”
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Firm: Vogt Resnick Sherak LLP
4400 Macarthur Blvd , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Conner is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law with a Master's Degree in Taxation Law at Empirical Wealth Management in Newport Beach, California.. Conner is well-versed in estate tax avoidance strategies and Proposition 13 reassessment mitigation strategies. Conner uses a variety of planning tools, including Grantor Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Business Entities, and Charitable Trusts.. Focus: Estate planning (wills/trusts), estate administration (trust/probate), tax, and wealth planning. Trusts and 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement vehicles.. Licensed in California and Washington State.
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“Conner is an excellent lawyer. He's especially sharp with tax issues. If you need to know the tax implications of your estate planning, you will be in good hands with Conner! It wa…”
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Firm: Talkov Law Corp.
4000 MacArthur Blvd , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Real Estate
Colleen is a Partition Attorney with Experience in Civil Litigation and Family Law at Talkov Law Partition Attorneys.. Colleen has the experience, skill, and knowledge to advocate for the best interests of her clients.. Her accolades as an attorney include a 10 out of 10 rating by Justia, being named as one of the Best Family Lawyers in Riverside by Expertise, a Lead Counsel Rating by Thomson Reuters as a Family Law Attorney, and being featured by the The Los Angeles Times in such articles as: "When Bill and Melinda Gates divorce, who gets the 66,000-square-foot mansion?". Colleen is a native Southern Californian who attended Northern Arizona University and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from California Southern Law School in Riverside, California.. However, Colleen’s journey in the legal profession actually began when she was in high school, where she earned numerous accolades as the Pre-Trial Attorney for the Murrieta Valley High School Mock Trial Team. Colleen also spent her time as a student attorney in her local Youth Court program, prosecuting and defending fellow adolescents charged with criminal infractions in Murrieta, California.. Colleen went on to gain invaluable knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of the court system and insight into the judicial process during her time as a Superior Court Clerk for the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.. Colleen effectively advocates for her clients’ legal rights in all stages of litigation and ensures their emotional needs are met inside and outside of the courtroom. Colleen is a skilled and compassionate attorney who offers options to clients who are looking for or need someone who can fight for them, in a way that they have not yet discovered.. Colleen is an active member of the Pick Group of Riverside Young Professionals, the Riverside County Bar Association, and the California Lawyers Association.
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Firm: Bentley & More LLP
4931 Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Aviation
Clare Lucich is an attorney in the Claremont office of Shernoff Bidart Echeverria Bentley LLP. She joined the firm first as a clerk in 2010 and clerked throughout law school. After working as a litigator at anAmLaw 100 firm, she joined the firm as an attorney.. Ms. Lucich’s practice includes insurance bad faith, personal injury and she has also had experience with wage and hour claims, discrimination, sexual harassment and other workplace litigation issues. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine, in 2008, where she graduated summa cum laude and was selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa. Ms. Lucich received her JD in 2012 from Pepperdine University School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and was selected for membership in The Order of the Coif.. Ms. Lucich’s experience includes the following:. While in law school, Ms. Lucich was a staff member on the Pepperdine Law Review.
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“Clare Lucich has great skill and passion for representing her clients, and has a broad range of experience in civil litigation matters.”
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Firm: Russell & Lazarus, APC
1401 Dove Street #310 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Communications & Media , Car Accidents
I have handled over 6,000 personal injury claims with a 95% success rate over the last 32 years. We are large enough to have the resources to fight billion dollar insurance companies but small enough to give clients the personal attention they would not get with the Television advertisers who handle claims as if they are herding cattle, never allowing the client to speak to a live attorney. Please go to our website at to view real client testimonials as to the level of service and results we consistently obtain on behalf of of our clients.
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Firm: Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys
20250 Birch SW Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Chris Guldjian co-founded Guldjian | Fasel (now Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys) to offer bold, client-focused representation in personal injury, car accidents, and wrongful-death cases. He began his legal career clerking for the Los Angeles Superior Court in Long Beach and the Huntington Beach City Attorney’s office, then gained trial experience at leading plaintiff firms.. Believing that impartial jurors deliver true justice, Chris has guided many cases to verdict and negotiated landmark settlements worth millions. His high-profile litigation against a mental health facility garnered front-page coverage in the Orange County Register.. Chris holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Cal State Long Beach and a J.D. from Whittier Law School, graduating top of his class with a pretrial litigation award.. He has earned top ratings from Super Lawyers, Nolo, Best Lawyers, and Avvo and regularly publishes and speaks on legal topics.. An active member of OCTLA, CAOC, and CAALA, Chris is also devoted to his church and family life with his wife and three children.
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2424 Southeast Bristol Street 300 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: General Practice
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Firm: Younglove Law Group, LLP
4685 MacArthur Court , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Brianna Younglove is a partner at Younglove Law Group. She received her B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. She then received her J.D. from Chapman University Fowler School of Law. She has years of experience in personal injury handling a wide range of cases, even before becoming a licensed attorney. Her passion, knowledge, and creativity in the field have enabled her to obtain amazing results for her clients.
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“Exceptional attorney. Few attorneys have the unbending passion Brianna has in providing justice for their clients. I endorse her with no reservations and would not hesitate to refe…”
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Firm: Law Office of Charles A. Pernice
260 Newport Center Dr Ste 100 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Legal Malpractice, Lemon , Military , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Sexual Harassment, Lemon Law
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“I endorse this lawyer. My brother Charles has always had a great sense of fairness. He is focused and analytical with a great depth of experience, legal knowledge and professional …”
100 Bayview Circle South Tower 926 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: General Practice
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Firm: Schilling Law Group
1100 Newport Center Dr Ste 250 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Employment & Labor , Insurance , Personal Injury, Litigation
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Firm: Newport Beach
4940 Campus Dr. , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Family , Family, Family, Family, Family
Carrie S. Block joined Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC as a partner in 2014. Ms. Block’s expertise is in family law, including divorce, adoption and pre-marital agreements. Many of her cases involve complicated property divisions or contested custody disputes. Ms. Block is a Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Ms. Block has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, paternity, adoption and premarital rights. She also represents clients in agreed-upon divorces, post-divorce modifications, enforcement of existing orders, paternity cases and premarital agreements. She works closely with the firm’s clients to educate them and keep them abreast of changes in the law.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Block is very personable and is an able litigator. She works at keeping up on the latest developments in the law.”
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Firm: Smith Trial Group
4340 Von Karman Ave, Suite 100 , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment
Smith Trial Group represents plaintiffs in personal injury and employment matters. Our attorneys have over 25 years of combined experience litigating in state and federal courts. Our personal injury practice focuses on all general personal injury matters including auto accidents, wrongful death, assault, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, brain injury and disability, spinal cord injuries, dog bites, premises liability, defective products and products liability. Our employment practice focuses on wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
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“As a highly satisfied client of Smith Trial Group, I cannot praise their services enough. From the moment I reached out to them, their team demonstrated a remarkable commitment to …”
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Firm: Cameron Talley Criminal Defense, APC
1601 Dove Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Cameron Talley was a legend in the Orange County DA's Office, where I worked with him for many years. He was an extraordinarily effective homicide prosecutor. He was respected by b…”
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Firm: Burch Shepard Family Law Group, APC
20281 SW Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Family
I am a certified family law specialist that has been licensed to practice in California State Courts since 2009. I graduated from Whittier Law School in 2009. During law school I was a member of Law Review and worked as a law clerk for the Center for Children's Rights. I was also a certified law clerk for the Department of Child Support Service in Los Angeles, Interstate Division. In 2010 I was admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Central District of California. I received my family law specialist certification in 2016. I have worked in the area of family law almost exclusively since the inception of my career.. I am currently a senior associate for the Burch Shepard Family Law Group, APC. I am also a member of the executive board for the Orange County Bar Association - Family Law Section.. I am also a mother of two and spend time volunteering with my children's schools when I am able. Being a mother helps me better understand the emotional needs of my clients and their children when going through a separation or divorce. I genuinely care about my client and the best interests of their children.
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“I have had the opportunity not only to work with Brooke as a colleague but also as an opposing counsel. She is a strong advocate and works tirelessly for her client.”
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Firm: Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
4940 Campus Dr., Ste. A , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Family
Attorney Brittany Van Veen is focused on all aspects of Family Law, including dissolution, parentage, domestic violence, contempt, post-Judgment litigation, guardianships, and pre and post nuptial agreements. She specializes in high asset, complex, and high conflict matters and passionately advocates for her clients.. Working closely with her clients and helping them through personal and difficult legal issues is her top priority, while she’s proud to say that her clients mention their favorite traits are her feistiness and responsiveness. Brittany is always client-focused and strives to attain the best outcome for their future happiness. She doesn’t back down from attorneys many years her senior and is always willing to make herself available when her clients need to talk.. Brittany graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and her Bachelor of the Arts in Sociology with an emphasis on Law and Society from University of California, Davis. As a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship for all three years in attendance, she also claimed the Honor Roll multiple times while taking part in many extra-curricular activities.. In the final stages of certification, Brittany is set to become one of the youngest Certified Family Law Specialists in Orange County. She takes pride in the concept of continual learning and honing her craft. She believes that the combination of knowledge and ability will ultimately fair well for her clients, providing them with the best opportunity for a successful outcome to their matter.. Away from the office, Brittany enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs, devotedly rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and drinking impressive amounts of coffee.
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Firm: Paoli & Purdy, PC
4340 Von Karman Ave , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Construction Defects, Elder , Insurance , Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination
Mr. Purdy is a partner in the law firm of Paoli & Purdy. He has extensive experience in the field of environmental law, specializing in cases involving exposure to mold, lead, asbestos, chemicals or other toxins. He also practices in civil litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, trucking/motorcycle/bicycle accidents, products’ liability, premises liability (slip/trip falls) and toxic exposures. He has been a presenter at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, for Mealey’s, Lexis/Nexis and a variety of other legal organizations on the topic of personal injury, trial and mold litigation.
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