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August 17, 2015
Casey Becomes an AV Rated Attorney!
Martindale-Hubbell AV ratings are to lawyers what Michelin Stars are to restaurants: highly sought after, respected within the community, and difficult to obtain. Aitken Aitken Cohn is so very pleased to announce that Partner Casey Johnson has just received the highly prestigious AV preeminent rating! This ranking is reserved for only those attorneys who have… read more
August 10, 2015
Casey Johnson Shares His Insights Regarding the Lack of LGBT Judges and Justices in the California Legal System
On Op-ed by AAC partner Casey Johnson was recently published in the VoiceofOC regarding the challenges that still persist within the California Judicial system when it comes to LGBT equality. “It is both ironic and sad that the very judicial institutions that we rely upon for our equality are themselves unequal and un-inclusive of LGBT… read more
August 4, 2015
T-Minus One Week: Tee Off to End Domestic Violence
Approximately 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are physically assaulted by an intimate partner every year in the United States. Recognizing the lack of services available to victims in the Orange County area, Laura’s House was formed in 1994 with the dream of building a safe shelter. Twenty-one years later, Laura’s House continues to be… read more
August 3, 2015
Bring out the Champagne: Aitken Aitken Cohn named a Best Place to Work!
“The truest drive comes from doing what you love” and that certainly rings true for the crew at Aitken Aitken Cohn where we are celebrating our debut as one of Orange County’s Best Places to Work. With literally thousands of boutique businesses in Orange County, being chosen as the top 13th best place to work… read more
July 29, 2015
$200,000: Motorcyclist Thrown from Vehicle when Bicyclist Makes an Unsafe Turn during Bicycle Tour
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Russell H. went on a motorcycle ride from his home in Las Vegas through Death Valley. Russell was traveling westbound on SR-190 west of SR-127 in unincorporated Inyo County, California. Suddenly, and without warning, a bicycle driven by A. Scott made an unsafe left turning movement and turned directly in front of… read more
July 14, 2015
Wylie Makes the Irish Legal 100 List for the 7th Year in a Row
First introduced in 2009, the Irish Legal 100 honors the most accomplished and distinguished lawyers, judges, educators and politicians of Irish descent from around the country who share a passion for the law and pride in their heritage. Every year since its inception, Aitken Aitken Cohn’s founding partner, Wylie Aitken, has been named to the… read more
July 10, 2015
Celebrate the LGBT Legal Community at the Most-Talked About Party of the Year!
With the legalization of same-sex marriages across America last month, 2015 is turning out to be a historic year for LGBT rights advancement. Recognizing the importance of this year and celebrating the LGBT community, Aitken Aitken Cohn extends an invitation to join the Orange County Lavender Bar Association (OCLBA) as it celebrates its Fifth Anniversary,… read more
July 9, 2015
Darren Aitken Speaks at Last Month’s OCTLA Education Program
At Aitken Aitken Cohn, our attorneys constantly stay relevant and involved in the legal community. Last month, Partner Darren Aitken and the Honorable Judge Ronald Bauer were asked to present an in-depth discussion on the rulings on Corenbaum v. Lampkin and Ochoa v. Dorado, and how those rulings can impact fellow attorneys’ cases at trial…. read more
June 26, 2015
The Aitken Family Acknowledged for their Philanthropic Leadership
The Aitken family is on a hot streak being recognized for their extensive involvement in the community. In the past year alone, they have been named Chapman University’s 2014 Citizen of the Year as well as the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s 2015 Community Partner of the Year. Now adding to their list of awards, Wylie, Bette,… read more
June 17, 2015
Atticus Wegman’s “Three-Peat”
Los Angeles Laker’s former head coach, Pat Riley, who coined the term “three-peat” would say that a “three-peat,” whether referencing sports or in life, is close to impossible to achieve. However, at Aitken Aitken Cohn, our attorneys like to defy the odds. For the third consecutive year, Atticus hasbeen named a “2015 Southern California Rising Star.”… read more