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September 9, 2015
$200,000: Uninsured Driver Causes Christmas Eve Rollover
CASE DESCRIPTION: While traveling southbound on Interstate five in San Juan Capistrano on Christmas Eve, plaintiff’s vehicle was suddenly struck from the right side by a pickup truck. The severe impact caused plaintiff’s vehicle to rollover several times before coming to a stop on its wheels. RESULT: James R., $100,000 settlement; Kelly R. $100,000 settlement… read more
September 3, 2015
Ashleigh Aitken Spends her Summer Busier than a Weatherman in a Tornado
With great power comes great responsibilities, and for Ashleigh Aitken, those responsibilities came in the form of bacon wrapped turkey legs, dinner awards ceremonies, and community functions. This year, not only was Ashleigh sworn in as President of the OCBA, but she was also appointed as Chairwoman of the OC Fair and Events Center Board… read more
August 19, 2015
$305,000: Homeowners Neglect to Fix Loose Tiles Causing Traumatic Fall for 71-Year-Old Lady
CASE DESCRIPTION: On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011, Ms. B. enjoyed dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. with other family and friends. She left the house at or around 11:00 p.m., stepped on some loose tiles on one of the steps leading up to the front of the house, lost her footing, and… read more
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 7, 2015
Wylie Named Top 25 Plaintiffs Lawyers by Top Los Angeles Newspaper
With thousands of exceptional, even legendary, plaintiff’s lawyers across California, what sets Wylie Aitken apart? “All my cases have contributed in some way to safer parks, safer products, better corporate and insurance practices and lasting legislation.” AAC founding partner Wylie Aitken is no stranger when it comes to receiving recognition for his work; this year is no… 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 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
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