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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
May 18, 2015
AAC Partners Richard Cohn and Chris Aitken Recognized for Impeccable Client Satisfaction
American Business Author Michael LeBouf once said, “A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all.” As a law firm that lives by this philosophy, Aitken Aitken Cohn is proud to have been recognized by their clients for top notch service and satisfaction. AAC Partners Richard Cohn and Chris Aitken have both been nominated to… read more
May 15, 2015
Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia – 8 Killed, 200 Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA. (May 15, 2015) – An Amtrak commuter train derailed on Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, in Philadelphia, killing eight people, and injuring more than 200. The scene of the accident occurred in the neighborhood of Port Richmond at around 9:30 p.m. The train, carrying seven passenger cars, derailed after making a sharp left… read more
May 13, 2015
Aitken Aitken Cohn Attends the Annual CAOIE Palm Springs Seminar
What do you get when you pack more than 200 trial and consumer attorneys across the state in hotel conference rooms? Great discussions. Attorneys from across the state, including Aitken Aitken Cohn partners and attorneys, attended the annual Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire (CAOIE) Palm Springs Seminar. The three-day seminar took place May 1-3… read more
May 8, 2015
Aitken Aitken Cohn Named 2015 Community Partner of the Year
Whether it is running in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Race or assisting Operation Helping Hands assemble bags of food to distribute to the homeless, Aitken Aitken Cohn loves giving back to the community. This year, one of the many organizations the firm supports has chosen to honor this dedication. The Constitutional Rights Foundation,… read more
April 29, 2015
$96,000: Bicyclist Claimed Motorist’s Negligent Turn Caused Crash
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was riding her bicycle on the road when she collided with a vehicle making a right turn. Plaintiff alleged operator of vehicle failed to yield the right of way. Defendant disputed shared negligence. RESULT: $96,000 total settlement On Jan. 26, 2011, plaintiff, a high school lacrosse coach and teacher, was riding her… read more
April 20, 2015
Casey Johnson: Attorney Powerhouse and Legal Advice Guru
Despite his busy schedule, AAC partner, Casey Johnson, took time this week to speak at a number of engagements for local law schools. On Saturday, Casey spoke at Whittier Law School to educate students on depositions. The event was organized by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) and as the immediate past president of… read more
April 17, 2015
Passenger in Car-Attraction at Walt Disney World Killed in Deadly Crash
ORLANDO, FLORIDA (April 12, 2015) — A passenger in a Disney attraction Lamborghini was killed when the car spun out of control and crashed into the guardrail. Gary Terry, the 36-year-old passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene while the 24-year-old driver, Tavon Watson, was left with minor injuries. CNN reported that the crash took… read more