Orange County Lawyers

08/21/2026

A trademark dispute between an Orange County law firm Atticus Injury Law and a venture-backed technology company has escalated into a federal battle over ownership of the name ‘Atticus.’

A trademark dispute between an OC attorney and a venture-backed tech company has escalated into a federal battle over the name ‘Atticus.’

08/06/2026

🚨 DUI CHECKPOINT ALERT — IRVINE 🚨

The Irvine Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, August 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. near MacArthur Boulevard and Main Street.

Officers will screen motorists for signs of alcohol or drug impairment and verify that drivers have valid licenses. Drivers traveling through the area should plan for a brief delay.

Please make responsible transportation plans:

✅ Choose a designated sober driver
✅ Use a rideshare service, taxi, or public transportation
✅ Help impaired friends or family members find a safe ride home
✅ Call 911 if you see a suspected impaired driver

A DUI can lead to an arrest, license suspension, costly fines, increased insurance rates, and serious harm to others. Plan ahead, drive sober, and help keep Irvine roads safe.

Please share this alert with anyone who may be traveling through the area Saturday night.

08/04/2026

“Makhijani apparently had some assistance from an employee who was not charged,” former federal prosecutor Stephen A. Cazares of Foundation Law Group LLP said.

A 44-year-old Orange County man pleaded not guilty to alleged activity that prosecutors say was a threat to the nation’s banking system.

07/21/2026

Orange County is demanding that GKN Aerospace reimburse taxpayers for millions of dollars in emergency response costs tied to the May 21 chemical incident in Garden Grove.

The release of methyl methacrylate forced the evacuation of approximately 50,000 residents, disrupted local businesses and required a massive multi-agency response. While GKN has contributed $3 million to a community relief fund, county officials say those charitable contributions do not eliminate the company’s potential financial responsibility for public expenses.

More than 30 state and federal lawsuits have also been filed by affected residents seeking compensation for relocation costs, lost wages, property losses and other damages.

Read the full article to learn more about the county’s $3.5 million preliminary demand, the evidence-preservation order and what may happen next. https://www.orangecountylawyers.com/news/gkn-aerospace-3-5m-demand-letter/

06/19/2026

“For the past two and a half years, I have served as a family law judge, helping Orange County families navigate some of the most difficult transitions in their lives, including divorce, child custody disputes, the division of households, and domestic violence matters,” Judge Ami Sagel said.

Re-elected Judge Ami Sagel shares how her legal background shapes her work in Orange County family court in this profile.

05/28/2026

“These numbers indicate that our homeless service system is working and having a positive impact, but there is still significant work ahead of us,” Orange County’s care coordination director Doug Becht said. Orange County United Way Orangewood Foundation

Orange County, CA has experienced a 13.7% decline in homelessness since 2024, according to results from the 2026 Point in Time (PIT) count.

05/01/2026

“It surprised me that the city of Tustin offered no money to settle it… that they actually thought they were gonna win,” attorney Dale Galipo told OrangeCountyLawyers.com.
https://www.orangecountylawyers.com/news/fatal-tustin-police-shooting-17-million-verdict/

Read the interview with attorney Dale Galipo on the $17M police shooting verdict for the family of Luis Garcia against the City of Tustin.

04/29/2026

“The Court’s post-trial ruling ignored voluminous evidence in support of the verdict,” Plaintiff Ramirez' attorney John L. Barber of Elite Trial Group told OrangeCountyLawyers.com. Best Best & Krieger LLP
https://www.orangecountylawyers.com/news/santa-ana-wins-after-judge-vacates-2-9-million-jury-award/

Orange County Superior Court judge handed the City of Santa Ana a significant legal victory by overturning a plaintiff’s $2.9 million jury award.

04/10/2026

“I just don’t think this should have ever, ever happened,” Wolff’s attorney Jeoffrey Robinson of Robinson Calcagnie, Inc. said. “He went in for routine outpatient surgery and came out two weeks later without a leg.”

“He went in for routine outpatient surgery and came out two weeks later without a leg” attorney Jeoffrey Robinson of Robinson Calcagnie said.