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February 25, 2016
All Qualifying AAC Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers; Four Make Top 50 in Orange County; Founding Partner Named to California’s Top 100
There are lawyers and then there are Super Lawyers. Every year, Super Lawyers magazine publishes its highly anticipated list of the top 5 percent of lawyers throughout the state. Once again, Aitken Aitken Cohn is proud to announce that all of our qualifying attorneys were named Super Lawyers for 2016! Partners Wylie Aitken, Darren Aitken,… read more
February 11, 2016
$325,000: Retractable Gymnasium Wall Fractures Young Girl’s Arm
CASE DESCRIPTION: In May of 2014, Malia P. went to the La Mirada Community Gymnasium. She was present in the gymnasium with her mother and younger sister to watch the end of a girls’ volleyball game before she was to play a park and recreational league game. As Malia was watching the volleyball games, she… read more
February 4, 2016
Ashleigh Aitken Reappointed by Governor Brown to the OC Fair Board
Governor Jerry Brown recently announced his appointments to various county boards across the state, one of whom was Aitken Aitken Cohn’s Ashleigh Aitken! First appointed to serve on the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board of Directors in 2012, Ashleigh has been reappointed to serve another four-year-term. Last year, Ashleigh was Chairwoman of… read more
February 1, 2016
Food Poisoning Outbreak at Local OC Restaurant: Atticus Featured in OC Register!
The OC Register recently published an article regarding lawsuits filed against a local and national restaurant food chain True Food Kitchen after Orange County residents became violently ill. Representing two of these victims, Aitken Aitken Cohn’s Atticus Wegman was highlighted by the OC Register as one of the attorneys working to prosecute these claims. In… read more
January 19, 2016
The Fatal Cost of Fraternity Hazing: Richard Cohn Featured in the New York Times and NBC News
What happens when the “fun and games” turn deadly? Ten years ago, AAC Partner Richard Cohn was secured by the family of Kenny Luong to represent them in a case of wrongful death by a fraternity hazing ritual against Lambda Phi Epsilon. Now following the announcement that prosecutors are planning to criminally charge members of… read more
January 5, 2016
$195,000: Motorcyclist Involved in Broadside Collision after Motorist Performs Unsafe Left Turn
CASE DESCRIPTION: On August of 2013, Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle westbound in the number two lane of Culver Boulevard. As he proceeded, defendant, without warning, turned directly in front of him from eastbound Culver Boulevard attempting to turn onto Berryman Avenue, violating Plaintiff’s right of way. Plaintiff had no opportunity to avoid defendant’s vehicle, and… read more
December 10, 2015
Aitken Aitken Cohn Conquers Rankings Once Again: Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2016!
For the sixth year in a row, Aitken Aitken Cohn has been named a Tier One Best Law Firm by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation. Compiled in partnership with Best Lawyers®, the U.S News & World Report rankings were… read more
December 1, 2015
Ashleigh Aitken Refuses to be “Blind to Injustice”
“Change is Inevitable. Progress is optional.” On November 18, 2015 the 50 state flags circling the Plaza of the Flags at the Orange County Civic Center were removed in response to public objection over the display of the Mississippi state flag. As President of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA), Ashleigh Aitken was invited to speak… read more
November 24, 2015
$1,500,000: Pedestrian Struck by Car in Parking Lot; Leg Pinned Under Front Wheel
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was hit by defendant when Plaintiff was walking in a post office parking lot on her way to a friend’s vehicle. Defendant only realized he had collided and pinned plaintiff’s leg under his car when he thought he heard something and exited the vehicle. It was not until a bystander saw plaintiff… read more
November 23, 2015
From Sea to Shining Sea: Aitken Aitken Cohn Travels to Speak at 2015 CAOC Conferences
Partner Casey Johnson Attends the 2015 CAOC ConventionAitken Aitken Cohn attorneys flew to San Francisco to offer their legal expertise to more than 200 of their fellow trial lawyers at the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)‘s 2015 Annual Convention earlier this month. This year’s conference was especially memorable because it marked the first-ever “Congress of… read more