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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Casey Speaks at the 15th Annual Neuroscience of Brain Injury Conference

In early November, partner Casey Johnson and Special Education Specialist Sharon Grandinette spoke at the 15th Annual Neuroscience of Brain Injury Conference in Sonoma. This conference is hosted by the Brain Injury Association of California and covers topics in research informing medical treatment and legal practice. Casey and Sharon’s presentation, “The Value of Collaborating with… read more

Casey, Ashleigh, Darren, and Wylie Speak at the 53rd Annual CAOC Convention

The CAOC held their 53rd Annual Convention last weekend at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) is a professional organization made up of nearly 3,000 attorneys who represent plaintiffs seeking accountability from those who do wrong. During the convention the California legal community got together to discuss current issues affecting consumer… read more

Aitken Takes the Stage – Wylie in the Irish Legal 100

On October 30th, Wylie flew out to Washington D.C. to receive the high honor of being a part of the Irish Legal 100, a list comprised of the most accomplished and distinguished lawyers of Irish descent in the nation. Below is the article written about Wylie’s foundations and beliefs and how his heritage helped form them…. read more