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Governmental tort liability warning: Beware of 23 U.S.C. 409 – a defense tactic that is a blatant attempt to “impede the search for truth”

As published in the May/June 2018 CAOC’s The Forum Magazine Governmental tort liability warning: Beware of 23 U.S.C. 409 – a defense tactic that is a blatant attempt to “impede the search for truth” By Wylie A. Aitken and Megan G. Demshki Our client was enjoying the final months of her senior year of high… read more

Adventures with the Aitken Family

As published on South of the Pier Magazine, February 2018 For a family that loves to travel, it’s fitting that Christopher and Maureen Aitken met while abroad. The couple, both attorneys, met while at a legal seminar in Puerto Vallarta in 1997 and married two years later. The family now includes four children: Tyler (18),… read more

Aitken Aitken Cohn to be Honored as Law Firm of the Year at OCBACF’s 2017 Raise Your Glass Event

This Thursday, the Orange County Bar Association, Charitable Fund (OCBACF) will be hosting its Raise Your Glass event, an annual wine tasting and charity awards benefit program. This year, the OCBACF voted to honor Aitken Aitken Cohn as the “Law Firm of the Year.” The honor was publicized in this month’s OC Lawyer magazine as… read more

Insurance Bad Faith: the Past, Present and Unpredictable Future?

As published in the Riverside County Bar Association’s Riverside Lawyer, May 2017: by Wylie A. Aitken & Megan G. Demshki Over the last several decades California has been at the forefront of protecting consumers through insurance bad faith law. However, recent case law developments have generated confusion over when the insurer has a duty to… read more

Casey Johnson Authors Cover Story of OCTLA’s The Gavel: Navigating the Waters of Pool Injury Cases

When catastrophic injuries and drownings take place in private and public pools, who is held accountable? Incredibly informative and expertly crafted by Aitken Aitken Cohn’s own Casey Johnson, the cover story of the Summer 2016 OCTLA The Gavel highlights the complexities in handling pool injury cases. Titled “Navigating the Waters of Pool Injury Cases,” Casey… read more

Wylie Aitken Named a Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California Again for 2016

With an illustrious career as a trial attorney in the State of California, Wylie Aitken continues to be acknowledged for his extraordinary litigation skills and his beneficial contributions to society. Recognizing Wylie’s accomplishments, the Daily Journal has once again named Wylie as one of their Top 30 Plaintiffs Lawyers in all of California. Wylie was… read more

The Fatal Cost of Fraternity Hazing: Richard Cohn Featured in the New York Times and NBC News

What happens when the “fun and games” turn deadly? Ten years ago, AAC Partner Richard Cohn was secured by the family of Kenny Luong to represent them in a case of wrongful death by a fraternity hazing ritual against Lambda Phi Epsilon. Now following the announcement that prosecutors are planning to criminally charge members of… read more

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

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

Wylie featured in OC Register Magazine

In September Wylie was interviewed by OC Register Magazine about his passion for the Arts. This article covers Wylie’s love and faith for the Arts and even his favorite restaurants. Wylie Aitken By Steve Bramucci Wylie Aitken’s infectious personality and love for the arts precedes him. He currently serves as the chair of the California… read more