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March 16, 2015
Aitken Aitken Cohn Recognizes National Brain Injury Awareness Month
The average cost of caring for a survivor of traumatic brain injury often exceeds $1.5 million in a lifetime.* March is “National Brain Injury Awareness Month” and Aitken Aitken Cohn would like to honor the individuals and families who have been affected by severe brain injuries. For over 20 years, Aitken Aitken Cohn has fought… read more
March 11, 2015
Michael Penn Named One of the “Five Associates to Watch”
Congratulations to Michael Penn who was named to the “Top Five Associates to Watch” list! He was considered alongside over 400 attorneys throughout California and was selected a part of the top five whose dedication and excellence in the legal field have set them apart. Now in his eleventh year at Aitken Aitken Cohn, Penn… read more
March 2, 2015
What You Should Know About Railway Safety/Liability
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015, The Los Angeles Times reported that a Metrolink train crashed into a truck in Oxnard, California, resulting in 28 injuries. Five days later, on Sunday March 1, 2015, ABC News reported an Amtrak train had crashed into a vehicle in Camarillo, California; no injuries were reported. With news of the… read more
February 26, 2015
Atticus Wegman Tromps Insurance Company in Unanimous Jury Decision
In celebration for receiving a unanimous verdict from the jury this past week, Aitken Aitken Cohn raised a glass to toast Atticus Wegman for all his hard work representing a client who was struck while crossing the street. Defendant argued that our client shared in the fault because she only saw a doctor a limited amount… read more
February 24, 2015
Metrolink Train Derails In Oxnard After Colliding With Truck – 28 Injured
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA (February 24, 2015) – A Metrolink commuter train struck a vehicle in Southern California this morning causing five of the train cars to derail, and three to be left on its side. Currently, there have been no fatalities but 28 people have been left with head trauma and neck and back injuries, with… read more
February 19, 2015
Riviera Magazine features the Aitkens as a “Power Family”
The Aitken Family is honored to have been featured in Riviera Magazine’s recent “Power Families” edition. From Olympians and film producers to philanthropists, Riviera features the top 20 most influential families in Orange County, spotlighting the Aitkens’ legal prowess along with their many endeavors in the political and charitable areas. Fifty years after sharing their… read more
February 13, 2015
AAC Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers; Three Make the Top 50 for Orange County; Founding Partner Named to California’s Top 100
Aitken Aitken Cohn is proud to announce that 100 percent of its qualified attorneys have been named 2015 Super Lawyers. Wylie Aitken, Darren Aitken, Chris Aitken, Ashleigh Aitken, Richard Cohn, Michael Penn and Casey Johnson have all been honored this year. Furthermore, Wylie, Darren and Chris have been named to the Top 50 Lawyers in… read more
February 9, 2015
Ashleigh Aitken Vows to Assist Veterans as 2015 President of the Orange County Bar Association
On January 15, 2015, Ashleigh E. Aitken was sworn in as President of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) and featured on the cover of Orange County Lawyer. The OCBA provides a wide variety of programs, services and opportunities for its attorney members, the judiciary and the community. The OCBA is one of the largest voluntary… read more
February 5, 2015
Ashleigh Aitken Named Attorney of the Month by OC Attorney Journal
The Orange County Attorney Journal has named Ashleigh Aitken the February 2015 Attorney of the Month. This prestigious honor comes just one month after Aitken was named President of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). Her other leadership positions include Chairwoman of the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Girl Scouts of Orange County Troop Leader, active… read more
December 10, 2014
Ashleigh Speaks for Chapman Women Lawyers Association
This past month, Ashleigh was asked to speak at Chapman University for the Chapman Women Lawyers Association. Ashleigh spoke to the young aspiring lawyers about what positive career choices she made which contributed to her success . She offered insight and advice regarding what young women lawyers might expect entering the field, and challenges with which they may be faced…. read more