June 6, 2014
General Motors Ignition Switch Recall Information
Problems with the ignition switches in several popular GM models have lead to numerous crashes and at least 13 deaths. This defect causes the car to suddenly turn off while driving, disabling the engine and electrical system which in turn affects the power steering, brakes and airbags. With these essential safety features disabled and drivers… read more
May 12, 2014
Aitken Aitken Cohn Retained to Represent Student Critically Injured in Anaheim Hills School Bus Crash
On April 24, 2014 an Orange Unified School District bus traveling from El Rancho Charter Middle School suddenly veered from the roadway and onto an embankment where it collided with a tree. The collision occurred along Nohl Ranch Road not far from the Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Bus driver Gerald Rupple and the 11 passengers… read more
April 14, 2014
Another Successful Palm Springs Seminar
From April 4 through April 6, 2014, over 200 attorneys from across the state descended upon the desert for the CAOIE/ OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar. Celebrating its fifth year since being reborn after a lengthy hiatus, this year’s seminar represented the first year OCTLA was invited to partner in this legendary event. The energy and… read more
March 26, 2014
Consumer Attorneys Of Inland Empire (Chapter of the Consumer Attorneys Of California) Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
The much anticipated Palm Springs Seminar is quickly approaching. This jointly presented event by CAOIE and OCTLA is one of the premier legal seminars in California. It will take place at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa over the weekend of April 4-6. The block of rooms at the Omni has already been… read more
March 2, 2014
Congratulations to Wylie Aitken for SuperLawyers Magazine Feature!
Congratulations to Wylie Aitken for being featured on the cover of the 2014 edition of SuperLawyers Magazine, and once again making the Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California. This exclusive list consists of the top five percent of lawyers who have both been nominated by peers and validated by third party research across twelve categories…. read more
March 1, 2014
OC Register Warns About Sightings of Mountain Lions
A recent front page article in the 13 February 2014 issue of the OC Register warned about the dangers of cat country. After a double sighting of mountain lions in the Whiting Ranch Park, officials have increase patrols and warnings. Aitken Aitken Cohn is all too familiar with the dangers that mountain lions create and… read more
February 28, 2014
Wylie Aitken Makes the 2013 Irish Legal 100
Aitken Aitken Cohn’s founder Wylie Aitken has been included in the Irish Legal 100 2013 edition. AA&C and the Celtic Bar Association would like to congratulate Wylie on this great achievement. The Irish Legal 100 is published by the Irish Voice newspaper, to honor the Irish in the legal profession across America. Wylie is greatly… read more
February 6, 2014
Atticus Wegman Makes Daily Journal “Top 5 Associates to Watch” List!
Aitken Aitken & Cohn’s associate Atticus Wegman has recently been selected and honored by the Daily Journal’s Top 5 Associates to Watch list. The Daily Journal considers over 400 attorneys throughout California and selected the Top 5 whose dedication and excellence in the legal field have set them apart. The recipients were honored at an… read more
February 6, 2014
OCTLA President Message 2014
Keep the Momentum Going Being a trial lawyer is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding professions in the world. Trial lawyers can literally put a name and a human face to what we do every hour of every day. Whether seeking damages for a client who suffered personal injuries in an automobile collision, for a… read more
February 6, 2014
O.C. Justice: Access and Accountability
The challenges of 2014 are already apparent with the release of Governor Brown’s proposed budget, which returns only $105 million to California’s judiciary. While these figures will serve as a starting point for many months of negotiations in Sacramento, they reflect the stark reality that trial courts in California will almost certainly remain dramatically underfunded… read more