October 11, 2017
Wylie Aitken Named to the Top 100 Lawyers in California
With more than 220,000 lawyers in more than 18 different practices in California, how does Wylie Aitken set himself apart? “If you’re going to impact the law and influence what’s going on with the law, it also means you have to get out into the community and influence all the other facets that become a… read more
September 28, 2017
Aitken Aitken Cohn Recognized as One of the Top Community-Minded Companies in Orange County
The Orange County Business Journal in conjunction with CivicOC announced the honorees for the 2017 Civic 50 Orange County – and Aitken Aitken Cohn was recently recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in Orange County! Aitken Aitken Cohn is honored to be recognized for our contributions to the community along with companies such… read more
September 5, 2017
Aitken Aitken Cohn named the “Face of Personal Injury Law” by Orange Coast Magazine
With over 3 million people and more than 90,000 businesses thriving in Orange County today, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the many choices this wonderful county offers. In last month’s August issue, Orange Coast Magazine tackles this problem by highlighting the “faces” behind the most successful businesses and how they serve the people… read more
August 23, 2017
Aitken Aitken Cohn to be Honored as Law Firm of the Year at OCBACF’s 2017 Raise Your Glass Event
This Thursday, the Orange County Bar Association, Charitable Fund (OCBACF) will be hosting its Raise Your Glass event, an annual wine tasting and charity awards benefit program. This year, the OCBACF voted to honor Aitken Aitken Cohn as the “Law Firm of the Year.” The honor was publicized in this month’s OC Lawyer magazine as… read more
August 4, 2017
Wylie Aitken to Head Feinstein’s U.S. Attorney Vetting Committee
Founding Partner Wylie Aitken has been named Chair of the committee that screens and recommends U.S. Attorneys and federal judges to the White House. A leading California newspaper broke the exciting news, featuring Wylie on its front page of Monday’s publication, after the Office of California Senator Diane Feinstein released the names of the 22 attorneys… read more
June 14, 2017
Wylie Aitken Named Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California for Third Straight Year!
“From multimillion-dollar settlements to an appellate court reversal of a summary judgement, Aitken’s recent victories continue a tradition of bringing a personal approach to helping victims.” It is this personal approach, remarkable skill, and steadfast dedication that has earned Aitken Aitken Cohn Founding Partner Wylie Aitken the title of being one of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers… read more
May 26, 2017
Reiff: Lawyer Ashleigh Aitken Planning Run for Anaheim Mayor (not for DA)
As Published on VoiceofOC Reiff: Lawyer Ashleigh Aitken Planning Run for Anaheim Mayor (not for DA) By: Rick Reiff Trial lawyer Ashleigh Aitken, daughter of one of Orange County’s most influential [individuals], is planning to run for mayor of Anaheim next year. The disclosure was made by Ashleigh’s father, Wylie Aitken, at a taping of… read more
May 3, 2017
Insurance Bad Faith: the Past, Present and Unpredictable Future?
As published in the Riverside County Bar Association’s Riverside Lawyer, May 2017: by Wylie A. Aitken & Megan G. Demshki Over the last several decades California has been at the forefront of protecting consumers through insurance bad faith law. However, recent case law developments have generated confusion over when the insurer has a duty to… read more
April 12, 2017
Wylie Aitken Named to the LawDragon Hall of Fame, OC500, and Irish Legal 100
Aitken Aitken Cohn founding partner Wylie Aitken is no stranger when it comes to recognition, yet he still appreciates each new one with humbleness and gratitude. With a long-standing reputation within the legal community as a litigation powerhouse, community influencer, and mogul, Wylie was given three prominent awards recently: inductions into the LawDragon Hall of… read more
April 10, 2017
Polaris RZR 1000 Fuel System Malfunction Results in Burn Injuries – John Doe v. Polaris
CASE: CONFIDENTIAL v. Polaris DATE OF SETTLEMENT: 4/10/17 AMOUNT OF SETTLEMENT: $8,950,000.00 FULL OR PARTIAL: Full GROSS OR NET SETTLEMENT: Gross LIENS INVOLVED: Kaiser (Rawlings) MINOR PLAINTIFFS/CONSERVATORSHIP INVOLVED: Yes ATTORNEY FEE PERCENTAGE: 33 1/3 % REFERRING ATTORNEY FEE: John Adams – 45% NET SETTLEMENT TO CLIENT: ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS: Approximately 75,000 (plus final billing from… read more