California Lawyers - Newport Beach Ross Shanberg to Sheila Stiles

Firm: Shanberg Stafford LLP

5031 Birch St. , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Ross E. Shanberg's legal practice emphasizes the prosecution and defense of wage and hour, discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and consumer protection class action lawsuits. Mr. Shanberg represents both employees and management in all areas of employment law, including hostile work environment harassment, disability discrimination, wrongful termination, unfair business practices, employee leave and benefits, and wage and hour claims. Mr. Shanberg regularly advises employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws and he has made numerous appearances before California State and federal courts, the California Labor Commissioner and the U.S. Department of Labor in employment disputes. His practice focuses on litigation and includes the representation of consumers and businesses in claims involving the Unfair Competition Law, Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and False Advertising Law.. Mr. Shanberg has contributed to the Orange County Bar Journal, HR.Com, and the Los Angeles Daily Journal where he has regularly published articles in the employment field. Mr. Shanberg is also a member of the State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section, Orange County Bar Association, Employment Law Section, California Employment Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court. In 2015, Mr. Shanberg was selected by his peers to the Southern California Super Lawyers, an honor bestowed on only 5% of attorneys in the Southern California area. Mr. Shanberg has been selected as a Super Lawyer each year thereafter, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Firm: Monarch Law Group

3636 Birch , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Remote consultations available.. Monarch Law Group is a client-focused firm that exists for one purpose: to zealously pursue the interests of its clients as its first priority. You are not a “number” to Samin and Sara. You are a person whose rights have been violated, and they will not rest until justice is served. That is what Monarch Law Group was founded for. That is what we will do.

Firm: Burch Shepard Family Law Group

20281 Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Family

It is my goal is to provide my clients with outstanding legal representation. To accomplish that, I seek to: (1) take the time necessary to understand your personal circumstances, needs, goals, and concerns; (2) be well-informed of new developments in the law and how those developments affect you; (3) utilize the most suitable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies to accomplish your objectives; and (4) provide you the peace of mind that you have hired an attentive, responsive and caring attorney to help you through difficult times.

Firm: Talkov Law Corp.

4000 MacArthur Blvd , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Scott Talkov is the Founder of Talkov Law where the emphasis of his practice is partition actions in California real estate. Before founding the firm, Scott was named partner of the year at a regional law firm in California dating back to 1897.. Scott has been named a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine in 2024 in addition to being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for nine consecutive years from 2013 to 2021.. Scott graduated cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he was a member of the Board of Editors for the Washington University Law Review.. Beginning his studies at University of California, Riverside, Scott completed his bachelor’s degree as a 2004 graduate of University of California, Santa Barbara. Scott was an elected official and earned leadership awards for his role in student government at both campuses.. Scott’s articles on real estate law have been published in the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal of the American Bar Association, California Real Property Journal of the State Bar of California, and Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine.. Scott has been featured on CNN, Fox News, and the Today Show, as well as in the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Union Tribune, and ABC 7 News Los Angeles.. Scott’s state court experience includes the California Superior Court in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Second Division (Riverside) and Second District (Los Angeles).. His federal court experience includes the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California as well as bankruptcy appeals to the District Court for the Central District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Firm: Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP

1301 Dove St STE 120 , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Newport Trial Group, A Professional Corporation Lawyer

4100 Newport Place , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Commercial

Results: Scott is one of California’s most successful trial lawyers. In recent years, he has tried 24 commercial cases to verdict (winning 22). He has obtained pre-trial dismissals of countless other cases, with seven published opinions as lead counsel.. Awards: In recognizing Scott as one of California’s “Top 20 Lawyers under 40”, the California Daily Journal described Scott’s trial record as “remarkable.” From 2010-2012, Mr. Ferrell was voted by his peers as one of California’s “Top 100 SuperLawyers.” As a recognized expert on trial strategy, Scott lectures quarterly at bar-approved CLE seminars on topics including jury selection, cross-examination, and closing argument.. Recent Wins: In October of 2010, Scott obtained a complete defense verdict after a six-week environmental contamination trial for a large energy company (in which the plaintiffs sought nearly $20 million). Scott also recently obtained a $47.4 million verdict for a telecom client in a trade secret case – the largest punitive damage award ever issued in San Diego Federal Court. Scott has also won 4 trials in which the jury deliberated less than an hour before finding in favor of his client.. Representative Clients: AT&T, Big 5, Carl’s Jr., Chevron, Ericsson, Nortel, OceanSpray, and Public Storage.

Firm: Cummins & White, LLP

2424 S. E. Bristol Street , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Mr. Carpenter is a partner at Cummins & White, LLP. Mr. Carpenter is experienced in the area of litigation, real estate and  business law and contract and trust disputes and transactions. He has represented the clients in all aspects of litigation including settlements, trials, and appeals. Mr. Carpenter is also experienced in the field of mediation and alternative dispute resolution.. Court Admissions. State of California. Professional Memberships and Activities. State Bar of California. Orange County Bar Association. American Bar Association. Other Professional Experience. Mr. Carpenter externed for the Honorable J. Spencer Letts, United States District Court for the Central District of California.. Practice Areas:. Litigation:. • Business Litigation. • Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation. • Product Liability. • Real Estate and Construction Litigation. • Employment Litigation

Firm: Sarah A. Kirland, Esq., Inc., a Professional Corporation

5120 Campus Drive , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Civil , Estate Planning, Insurance , Probate , Taxation - State & Federal

In August 2010, I opened the doors of my own firm.  Prior to this, I was a senior associate at Quinlivan Wexler LLP where I had been a member of the Estate Planning and Probate department since joining the firm in 2001.  I am dedicated to personalized service for each and every client. My approach is educational and proactive – I first determine each client’s individual needs, desires and values, and then tailor their plan to best fulfill their wishes.

Firm: Antonyan Miranda LLP

660 Newport Center Dr. , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Family

Sara Yunus began her career practicing family law in Orange County, at a boutique law firm in Newport Beach. Ms. Yunus relocated to San Diego and currently works for a large family law firm in downtown, focusing her practice on litigation, custody matters and dissolution.. Ms. Yunus earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from California State University Fullerton where she was the communications intern for the National Women's Political Caucus in Washington, D.C. Through this internship, Ms. Yunus attended various political fundraisers, meetings with foreign ambassadors, and other important political events. Additionally, Ms. Yunus, who is bilingual in English-Farsi, interned for two years for a Middle Eastern television station as their English language international new anchor, on a weekly, worldwide broadcast.. Ms. Yunus was a recipient of the Dean's academic scholarship at Whittier Law School, and also interned at Whittier's Children's Rights Clinic, where she represented indigent, minor clients with special needs. She was also an active member of Whittier's Student Bar Association.

Firm: Minyard Morris

1811 Quail STreet , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Family

Samantha graduated with honors from Western State College of Law, having been involved in Law Review and serving as its Editor in Chief. In her final year at Western State, Samantha externed at the Court of Appeals in Santa Ana and assisted in many cases. She also participated in a study abroad program, where she studied international and European law in Madrid, Spain.. Prior to obtaining her law degree with Western State she graduated from Utah Valley University with a focus in Marketing and Business. Having worked in bankruptcy law as a paralegal, she was continuously motivated to provide support to others in very stressful and delicate cases.. Samantha has experience navigating through divorce including custody, support, domestic violence restraining orders, and property division, and is licensed in California, Texas, and Utah. She’s proud to be involved in the community she represents and is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA), Riverside County Bar Association (RCBA), and the Leo Deegan Inns of Court.. Samantha is very proactive, staying in consistent communication with her clients. Clients have often said they feel completely supported in their time of need. She takes the time to discuss every option, weighing the pros and cons of the case, and providing supportive yet direct solutions to achieve their objectives.. In her spare time, Samantha is an avid reader of novels, loves to travel around the world, and volunteers for Guide Dogs of America.

Firm: Law Offices of Rudolph E. Loewenstein

5031 Birch Street, Suite 100 , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Loewenstein has been practicing criminal law since 1979.  He started as a deputy district attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's office and while there handled all levels of misdemeanors and felonies.  In 1984, Mr. Loewenstein opened up his own boutique law firm devoted exclusively to criminal defense.  Since 1991 he has been designated as a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California, one of only a handful of such specialists in Orange County.  Mr. Loewenstein has served as a Judge Pro Tempore for the California Superior Court and been featured in programs teaching new lawyers how to handle cases. He is a nationally recognized expert in criminal law and recently participated in Legal Talk Network, Lawyer to Lawyer, originating in Denver, CO, on the use of jailhouse informants in Orange County. His work has been featured on NBC Dateline and he has been a commentator for various news agencies.  Mr. Loewenstein handles all criminal matters from DUI/DWI to the most serious felonies.  He represented the CFO of Lincoln Savings and Loan in People v. Charles Keating, one of the largest bank fraud cases in US history.. Mr. Loewenstein's philosophy is to treat all his clients with the utmost respect and courtesy.  He is honored by the trust placed in him by his clients and does everything within his power to live up to that trust and aggressively protects his client's interests.

Firm: Law Offices of Sally Amirghahari, J.D., LL.M.

4100 Newport Place , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Immigration

With over fifteen years of experience, attorney Sally Amirghahari practices law in Irvine and Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Amirghahari helps individuals, families and business owners with many of their important legal needs from all over the world. Her practice areas include Immigration, OFAC, Business and Corporation, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Taxation and related areas of law.. Mrs. Amirghahari has earned a Master Degree in taxation (LL.M.) in addition to her Juris Doctorate. Attorney Amirghahari is authorized to practice law in the State of California and the various Federal Courts in the US including the US District Court and the U.S. Tax Court. Mrs. Amirghahari is a member of the California Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is also a member of Estate Planning, Tax, Real Property and Immigration law sections of the State Bar and Orange County Bar Association.

Firm: O'Leary & Shenasan Law

4343 Von Karman Avenue , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Law Offices Of Saam Alikhani

4000 MacArthur Blvd. , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Saam Alikhani is an award-winning, Ivy League & Stanford educated attorney with a relentless commitment towards bringing justice for accident victims. Mr. Alikhani’s lifelong commitment in advocating for accident victims began at an early age, when he and his mother were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, and taken advantage of by the insurance company.. Mr. Alikhani specializes in an array of personal injury matters, including: motor vehicle accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, slip & falls, dog bites and truck accidents, among others. As the Principal Attorney, Mr. Alikhani is personally involved in every step of the way for his clients, from initial consultations to ensuring that medical and financial needs are met and maximizing recovery from liable parties.. Mr. Alikhani earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine, where he was Summa Cum Laude, an honor only bestowed on the top 1% of the graduating class, as well as a Phi Beta Kappa honors scholar. Mr. Alikhani then received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. At the Ivy League law school, Mr. Alikhani was a Distinguished Editor for the Journal of Business Law, and led a pro bono effort to assist in the education of underserved high school students in the community. Mr. Alikhani also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University, where he focused on the intersection of law and business.. Mr. Alikhani has held senior positions at multiple private equity firms, where he focused on complex legal transactional issues. Additionally, Mr. Alikhani was an Associate at McKinsey & Company, the world’s top consulting firm, where he specialized in federal regulatory issues for Fortune 500 insurance companies and banks. Mr. Alikhani previously held positions at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, a top 10 law firm in the Country, Marriott International, and Oakley, Inc.. As a first generation Iranian, Mr. Alikhani is fluent in Farsi and ingrained in the local Persian community. He also has a deep-rooted passion in serving his local community. Mr. Alikhani was the youngest school board candidate in California state history in 2010, and Director of an education-focused Political Action Committee. He also founded a career mentorship program at his alma mater, the University of California, Irvine, and was an adjunct professor at Columbia University, an Ivy League institution.. Mr. Alikhani is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts. He is an avid outdoorsman and workout enthusiast, previously a competitive powerlifter participating in the California state championships.

Firm: Law Offices of Ryan Rodriguez

5000 Birch St. , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Ryan Rodriguez is a licensed California Attorney who graduated from Loyola Law School.  In law school, his primary focus and specialization was in the area of criminal procedure, practice, and litigation.   While there he enjoyed and excelled in courses covering the basic constitutional rights associated with the investigation and adjudication of criminal cases.  As part of his education and specialization in criminal law, he was instructed and trained by former Deputy District Attorneys, prominent defense attorneys, and Assistant United States’ Attorneys from the Department of Justice.  As a student, he was selected from many to participate in the Hobbs Trial Advocacy Program.  This program is well recognized throughout Southern California as one of the most prestigious and effective means for preparing law school graduates for successful careers as prosecutors in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.  As part of the program, he was assigned an externship with District Attorney’s office where he was able to sharpen his skills in trial litigation and become the first law student at the courthouse to litigate and obtain a guilty verdict in a criminal trial.. After an extensive hiring process, he was one of a selective group of individuals hired to become a prosecutor for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.  He received well over a hundred hours of training in every aspect of a jury trial, including but not limited to: advanced trial preparation, interaction with the media on high profile cases, and everything from effective jury selection to the penalty phase, all using the latest in courtroom technology. As a prosecutor, he handled several thousand arraignments, pretrial motions, suppression hearings, in excess of 1,000 preliminary hearings, dozens of jury trials and sentencing hearings, all with a strong track record for success.  Later in his career, he was offered and accepted a promotion to become a Deputy District Attorney for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office where he continued with his success.. After several years as a prosecutor, with experience in both Los Angeles and Orange County, Mr. Rodriguez started his own criminal defense practice, and placed his extensive knowledge and vast experience in defending others.  With his experience and many achievements on both sides of the criminal justice system, his vast knowledge and understanding of the law, and the ability to speak both English and Spanish fluently, he confidently handles any type of criminal case; whether it is defending a DUI or something as serious as Murder.  In 2012, Mr Rodriguez was named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.  No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in California are named to the Rising Stars list.. If you happen to be faced with a situation that requires legal assistance or guidance, it is important to have someone competent on your side that you can trust will represent you while keeping your best interests as their primary focus.

Firm: Call & Jensen

610 Newport Center Drive , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Newmeyer and Dillion LLP

895 Dove Street Fifth Floor , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Business ,Construction

Firm: Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP

1301 Dove Street , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

A Top-Rated Plaintiff AttorneyJake Cohen is a practicing first-chair trial attorney at Bisnar Chase who deals with civil litigation cases for plaintiffs and consumers. Above all, his mission is to make a difference in the lives of his clients.. That can mean helping one person at a time as a fearless jury trial advocate. It could also involve helping people on a wider scale by obtaining verdicts against exploitative corporations, forcing them into better practices.. Jake is always ready to put his skills to use to protect the rights of his clients and make the world a safer place.. Most of the cases he handles involve serious accidents and injuries. These include (but are not limited to) car crashes and other auto incidents, dog attacks, trip or slip-and-fall injuries, and dangerous and defective products.. Background and EducationJake grew up in Venice Beach, California, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in political science. He then graduated Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.. He has worked full-time from the age of 16 until he completed law school to finance his education. Jake’s various roles included working as a personal trainer, in restaurants, and in hospitality.. Jake takes great satisfaction from balancing the scales of justice. He said: “I believe in holding wrongdoers accountable and forcing them to compensate those they injure. I get the chance to fight for victims, as well as deterring future misconduct, making the world a safer place.”. Professional Legal Experience. Jake Cohen is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada. His first legal experience came as a law clerk with a criminal defense firm. However, after passing the bar, he committed himself to plaintiff-side litigation, supporting clients who had suffered serious injuries.. Throughout his career so far, he has recovered millions of dollars for personal injury victims, developing his skills as an accomplished jury trial lawyer.. Whether helping individuals or groups of people under a class action, Jake is passionate about fighting for justice for those who have been wronged. He is dedicated to providing aggressive representation, acting as a voice for his clients, and standing up to insurance companies and exploitative corporations.. Described as bold, confident, and with a relentless work ethic in honing his legal skills, Jake has a track record of building cases using intelligent and creative strategies and thrives in front of a jury at trial.. He is excited to help clients across California as part of the Bisnar Chase team.

Firm: Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

20320 SW Birch St 2nd Fl , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Family

Sheila Stiles is a partner in the Newport Beach office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP.  Ms. Stiles joined the firm in 2009 and limits her practice to family law matters.  Ms. Stiles is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.  She has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, complex custody and visitation matters, complex business valuation and income determination, modifications, child support, spousal support, parentage/paternity, property division, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, enforcement and family law mediation.. Ms. Stiles strives to achieve the goals of her clients by focusing on quality of our work, cost effectiveness, preparation, aggressive advocacy and the ability to meet the needs of her clients with a positive outlook and sympathetic ear when need be.  Ms. Stiles has a passion for family law and her clients.. Ms. Stiles obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with a major in History from the University of San Diego in 1997. While attending USD, Ms. Stiles was a member of the Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team.  She attended the University of San Diego, School of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2000.. Ms. Stiles was admitted to the State Bar of California in August of 2004. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. She is also an active member of the Sonenshine Pro Bono Opportunities Committee, which is an annual Orange County event that provides a forum for local pro bono organizations to introduce themselves to new members of the legal community.. Ms. Stiles is married with three children.

Firm: Jackson Lewis P.C.

5000 Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Class Actions and Complex Litigation, General Employment Litigation, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Media, Pharmaceuticals, Retail and Consumer Goods, Technology