COSTA MESA, Calif., March 10, 2014 – Alan Fenstermacher, Allina Hightower and Pat Donegan, associates with Rutan & Tucker, LLP, California’s largest full-service law firm based in Orange County, recently achieved a victory in a pro bono case referred to the firm by the Public Law Center.
Our client sought full legal and physical custody of her child, and at trial, the Rutan & Tucker team secured a complete victory. The case presented some interesting challenges, including various unique issues that could have impeded a positive result. Despite the fact that family law is outside of Rutan & Tucker’s typical practice area, the Rutan & Tucker team was able to provide effective and zealous representation that resulted in the realization of all of our client’s goals.
“We are pleased that our client, with the assistance of Alan, Allina and Pat, achieved such an outstanding outcome in this complicated case. Pro bono matters not only provide an opportunity to give back to the community, but these cases also allow our associates to hone their skills and become familiar with issues outside their normal areas of practice,” said Phil Kohn, the firm’s Pro Bono Coordinator.
About Public Law Center
The Public Law Center, Orange County’s pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income Orange County residents. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices. Last year alone, the Public Law Center helped over 12,500 low-income residents. It did so in large part through the efforts of over 700 pro bono lawyers, paralegals, law students and an array of others who, together with the center’s staff, provided over 43,000 hours of free legal services worth over $10.5 million. PLC is located in Santa Ana, California and is sponsored by the Orange County Bar Association.
About Rutan & Tucker LLP
Rutan & Tucker is California’s largest full-service law firm headquartered in Orange County, California with offices in Costa Mesa and Palo Alto. Primary practice areas include corporate and securities law, business and real estate litigation, labor and employment law, intellectual property, real estate, government and regulatory law, land use law, bankruptcy, condemnation and property valuation, environmental law, and taxation and estate planning. Detailed information about the firm is available at www.rutan.com.
