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June 23, 2016
Wylie Aitken Named a Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California Again for 2016
With an illustrious career as a trial attorney in the State of California, Wylie Aitken continues to be acknowledged for his extraordinary litigation skills and his beneficial contributions to society. Recognizing Wylie’s accomplishments, the Daily Journal has once again named Wylie as one of their Top 30 Plaintiffs Lawyers in all of California. Wylie was… read more
April 20, 2016
$530,000 – Senior Citizens T-Boned by Negligent Driver Leads to a 3-Car Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: Elaine P. (age 60 at the time) was driving her car westbound on a street in the #2 lane in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. After stopping for a red traffic signal at the intersection, Elaine proceeded into the intersection on a green traffic signal. Suddenly and without warning, Defendant, Jerold M. negligently… read more
March 30, 2016
Ashleigh Aitken Honored at Two More Events!
Ashleigh Aitken is on a roll with no signs of slowing down! Earlier this year, Ashleigh was announced as the honoree for the OCWomen2Women “Driving Forward in Style” Annual Event. A mere two months, later, she has been announced as the honoree for two more upcoming events: Chapman University Fowler School of Law’s Public Interest… read more
March 18, 2016
Wylie & Bette Aitken Championing Education: Featured in Modern Luxury Magazine!
One of Orange County’s premier magazines, Modern Luxury recently featured Wylie and Bette Aitken for their long history of philanthropy in the community, specifically their support of Chapman University, non-profit organizations, and the Arts! Presented in a question and answer format, the two page spread covers Wylie and Bette’s answers to an insightful variety of… read more
March 16, 2016
Darren Aitken Named 2016 Attorney of the Year by the OC Hispanic Bar Association!
“Felicidades!” Last weekend, Aitken Aitken Cohn partner Darren Aitken had the incredible honor of being named the OC Hispanic Bar Association’s “Attorney of the Year.” The coveted award is given to those outstanding attorneys whom have dedicated their time and efforts to bolstering Latino efforts in the legal community. Darren in particular was former president… read more
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