Litigation and Trial
News & Insights
August 31, 2023 | Rutan secures a victory in liability lawsuit, resulting in savings of hundreds of millions of dollars in cleanup expenses.
March 20, 2023 | Rutan & Tucker Secures $1.5 Million Jury Verdict for Southern California Logistics and Storage Supplier
February 3, 2023 | Rutan Secures $47 Million Plaintiff Verdict for Racing Legend Robby Gordon, Todd Romano, and Speed RMG Partners, LLC
July 6, 2022 | Ronald Oines Quoted In Bloomberg Law “Gibson’s ‘Pyrrhic’ Verdict Leaves Guitar-Shape IP Status Unclear”
April 21, 2020 | Defamatory Reviews on Yelp and Other Consumer Review Websites
November 5, 2019 | UC Irvine law students win 9th Circuit immigration appeal
June 6, 2018 | Calif. Employers Get Coverage Relief On Negligent Hire Suits
April 25, 2018 | “Execs Orchestrate Soul-Soothing Downtime,” Orange County Business Journal, April 2018
January 22, 2018 | Taking Control of Your Disputes – The Inside Scoop
January 1, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Privacy Predictions For 2018
December 20, 2017 | Daily Journal Profile for Mediator Caplan
December 6, 2017 | CA bill leaves general contractors on the hook for subcontractors’ employee wage obligations
November 28, 2017 | Associate Brian Berggren’s recent interview with Rouz Tabaddor, Deputy General Counsel of CoreLogic, Inc.
November 17, 2017 | Weinstein Co. Feeling Pressure to Find a Buyer
November 6, 2017 | Equifax data breach could lead to stricter underwriting
November 1, 2017 | Honoring Veterans in Orange County
October 20, 2017 | 5 Key Insurance Questions For Wineries Hit By Wildfires
November 29, 2016 | Debunking the Sham Guaranty Defense
January 6, 2016 | Rutan, LLP Names Eight New Partners in 2016
August 24, 2015 | Trade Secrets Trial Between Benefits Companies Kicks Off
March 26, 2015 | Q&A with the Honorable Andrew P. Banks
January 7, 2015 | Two Esteemed Partners Celebrate 50-Year Milestones Practicing Law At Orange County-Based Firm Rutan, LLP
January 5, 2015 | Rutan, LLP Names Three New Partners in 2015
October 2, 2014 | Understanding Broker Liability
September 17, 2014 | Important Legal Effects of California Short-Form Mergers
September 4, 2014 | Know Where You’re Going
June 30, 2014 | Allina Hightower Of Rutan, LLP Named To Lawyers Of Color 2014 Hot List Early- To Mid-Career Minority Attorneys In The Western Region
February 27, 2014 | Steve Nichols Elected Managing Partner at Rutan, LLP
December 11, 2013 | Rutan, LLP Provides Real-World Experience For At-Risk High School Students
January 15, 2013 | Alejandro S. Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Receives Corporate Spirit Award
January 11, 2013 | Michael T. Hornak Elected Chairman Of The Board of The Orange County Business Council
January 8, 2013 | Alejandro S. Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Wins A Multi-Million Dollar Judgment In A Hard Fought Real Estate Investment Fraud Case
January 1, 2013 | Proud Usahacharoenporn of Rutan, LLP Elected President Of Backhausdance
November 26, 2012 | Partner Lisa Neal Of Rutan, LLP Named To Prestigious OC Metro Hot 25 List
October 10, 2012 | Nine Partners At Rutan, LLP Named To 2012 List Of Best Lawyers In America
September 20, 2012 | Rutan, LLP Attorneys Obtain Summary Judgment For HID Global In Patent Lawsuit
January 19, 2012 | John B. Hurlbut, Jr. Of Rutan, LLP Honored By Orange County Bar Association
January 3, 2012 | Gerry Mooney Named Partner At Rutan, LLP
December 12, 2011 | Rutan, LLP Provides Real-World Experience For At-Risk Middle School Students
August 8, 2011 | Rutan, LLP Receives Top Ranking In Survey Conducted By Association of Corporate Counsel
May 9, 2011 | Alejandro S. Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Moderates Expert Panel At Business Growth Conference 2011
March 9, 2011 | Rutan, LLP Wins South Laguna Beach Easement Case
January 3, 2011 | Alejandro Angulo Named Partner at Rutan, LLP
October 1, 2010 | Nine Partners At Rutan, LLP Named To 2011 List Of Best Lawyers
July 16, 2010 | Rutan, LLP Serves As Amicus Curiae Counsel For Winning Side In Important California Supreme Court Decision
January 13, 2010 | Commercial Litigators Hurlbut and Hornak Of Rutan, LLP Listed In Corporate Counsel Edition Of Best Lawyers In America
July 7, 2009 | Rutan LLP Wins Jury Trial Victory For Client
March 21, 2008 | Rutan Partner Steve Nichols Scores an Appeals Victory for Robby Gordon Motorsports’
February 16, 2004 | R&T Team Obtains High-End Construction Defect Settlement
May 1, 2003 | Basic Deposition Procedures
March 29, 2003 | California Court Morphs Unenforceable “Agreement to Agree” into a “Contract to Negotiate an Agreement”
January 28, 2003 | Is The Debtor’s Tax Refund Subject To Your Security Agreement?
October 3, 2002 | R&T Team Wins Appeal for Malibu Landslide Victims
January 30, 2002 | More Teeth for SLAPP Motions to Strike: Implications for Business Tort Litigants where Causes of Action Involve Speech Related Conduct
November 17, 2000 | Catcher in the Court
February 1, 1999 | Probate and Trust Litigation: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
December 1, 1998 | The Perils Of Ignoring An Agreement To Arbitrate
October 1, 1998 | The Battle Over Control: Use Restrictions In Commercial Leasing
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- Appellate Practice Group
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Business, Corporate and Partnership Disputes
- Class Actions
- Construction
- Corporate Restructuring and Creditors' Rights
- Cybersecurity, Privacy and Corporate Governance Practice Group
- Dealerships, Distributorships, Franchises and Licensees
- Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
- Insurance and Dispute Recovery
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Landlord and Tenant Disputes
- Real Property Litigation
- Unfair Competition and Class Action Defense Group
Our Litigation and Trial Group lawyers work closely with each client’s in-house counsel and executive team to clearly understand the client’s goals and develop winning strategies tailored to the needs of each case. Whenever appropriate, we utilize our client’s resources and we make cost-effective recommendations to deal with every phase of the litigation process. This allows our clients to resolve cases short of trial and appeal, by using motions to dismiss and for summary judgment, mini-trials of specific issues, and mediation. We take great pride in delivering superior value in the most cost effective way and guiding our clients to achieve their best outcomes.
Experience
Our expertise includes, but is not limited to:
- Appellate Practice Group
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Business, Corporate and Partnership Disputes
- Class Actions
- Construction
- Contract Litigation
- Corporate Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights
- Cybersecurity, Privacy and Corporate Governance Practice Group
- Dealerships and Distributorships
- Franchise and License Disputes
- Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Real Property Litigation
- Unfair Competition and Class Action Defense Group
News & Insights
August 31, 2023 | Rutan secures a victory in liability lawsuit, resulting in savings of hundreds of millions of dollars in cleanup expenses.
March 20, 2023 | Rutan & Tucker Secures $1.5 Million Jury Verdict for Southern California Logistics and Storage Supplier
February 3, 2023 | Rutan Secures $47 Million Plaintiff Verdict for Racing Legend Robby Gordon, Todd Romano, and Speed RMG Partners, LLC
July 6, 2022 | Ronald Oines Quoted In Bloomberg Law “Gibson’s ‘Pyrrhic’ Verdict Leaves Guitar-Shape IP Status Unclear”
April 21, 2020 | Defamatory Reviews on Yelp and Other Consumer Review Websites
November 5, 2019 | UC Irvine law students win 9th Circuit immigration appeal
June 6, 2018 | Calif. Employers Get Coverage Relief On Negligent Hire Suits
April 25, 2018 | “Execs Orchestrate Soul-Soothing Downtime,” Orange County Business Journal, April 2018
January 22, 2018 | Taking Control of Your Disputes – The Inside Scoop
January 1, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Privacy Predictions For 2018
December 20, 2017 | Daily Journal Profile for Mediator Caplan
December 6, 2017 | CA bill leaves general contractors on the hook for subcontractors’ employee wage obligations
November 28, 2017 | Associate Brian Berggren’s recent interview with Rouz Tabaddor, Deputy General Counsel of CoreLogic, Inc.
November 17, 2017 | Weinstein Co. Feeling Pressure to Find a Buyer
November 6, 2017 | Equifax data breach could lead to stricter underwriting
November 1, 2017 | Honoring Veterans in Orange County
October 20, 2017 | 5 Key Insurance Questions For Wineries Hit By Wildfires
November 29, 2016 | Debunking the Sham Guaranty Defense
January 6, 2016 | Rutan, LLP Names Eight New Partners in 2016
August 24, 2015 | Trade Secrets Trial Between Benefits Companies Kicks Off
March 26, 2015 | Q&A with the Honorable Andrew P. Banks
January 7, 2015 | Two Esteemed Partners Celebrate 50-Year Milestones Practicing Law At Orange County-Based Firm Rutan, LLP
January 5, 2015 | Rutan, LLP Names Three New Partners in 2015
October 2, 2014 | Understanding Broker Liability
September 17, 2014 | Important Legal Effects of California Short-Form Mergers
September 4, 2014 | Know Where You’re Going
June 30, 2014 | Allina Hightower Of Rutan, LLP Named To Lawyers Of Color 2014 Hot List Early- To Mid-Career Minority Attorneys In The Western Region
February 27, 2014 | Steve Nichols Elected Managing Partner at Rutan, LLP
December 11, 2013 | Rutan, LLP Provides Real-World Experience For At-Risk High School Students
January 15, 2013 | Alejandro S. Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Receives Corporate Spirit Award
January 11, 2013 | Michael T. Hornak Elected Chairman Of The Board of The Orange County Business Council
January 8, 2013 | Alejandro S. Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Wins A Multi-Million Dollar Judgment In A Hard Fought Real Estate Investment Fraud Case
January 1, 2013 | Proud Usahacharoenporn of Rutan, LLP Elected President Of Backhausdance
November 26, 2012 | Partner Lisa Neal Of Rutan, LLP Named To Prestigious OC Metro Hot 25 List
October 10, 2012 | Nine Partners At Rutan, LLP Named To 2012 List Of Best Lawyers In America
September 20, 2012 | Rutan, LLP Attorneys Obtain Summary Judgment For HID Global In Patent Lawsuit
January 19, 2012 | John B. Hurlbut, Jr. Of Rutan, LLP Honored By Orange County Bar Association
January 3, 2012 | Gerry Mooney Named Partner At Rutan, LLP
December 12, 2011 | Rutan, LLP Provides Real-World Experience For At-Risk Middle School Students
August 8, 2011 | Rutan, LLP Receives Top Ranking In Survey Conducted By Association of Corporate Counsel
May 9, 2011 | Alejandro S. Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Moderates Expert Panel At Business Growth Conference 2011
March 9, 2011 | Rutan, LLP Wins South Laguna Beach Easement Case
January 3, 2011 | Alejandro Angulo Named Partner at Rutan, LLP
October 1, 2010 | Nine Partners At Rutan, LLP Named To 2011 List Of Best Lawyers
July 16, 2010 | Rutan, LLP Serves As Amicus Curiae Counsel For Winning Side In Important California Supreme Court Decision
January 13, 2010 | Commercial Litigators Hurlbut and Hornak Of Rutan, LLP Listed In Corporate Counsel Edition Of Best Lawyers In America
July 7, 2009 | Rutan LLP Wins Jury Trial Victory For Client
March 21, 2008 | Rutan Partner Steve Nichols Scores an Appeals Victory for Robby Gordon Motorsports’
February 16, 2004 | R&T Team Obtains High-End Construction Defect Settlement
May 1, 2003 | Basic Deposition Procedures
March 29, 2003 | California Court Morphs Unenforceable “Agreement to Agree” into a “Contract to Negotiate an Agreement”
January 28, 2003 | Is The Debtor’s Tax Refund Subject To Your Security Agreement?
October 3, 2002 | R&T Team Wins Appeal for Malibu Landslide Victims
January 30, 2002 | More Teeth for SLAPP Motions to Strike: Implications for Business Tort Litigants where Causes of Action Involve Speech Related Conduct
November 17, 2000 | Catcher in the Court
February 1, 1999 | Probate and Trust Litigation: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
December 1, 1998 | The Perils Of Ignoring An Agreement To Arbitrate
October 1, 1998 | The Battle Over Control: Use Restrictions In Commercial Leasing
Related Services
- Appellate Practice Group
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Business, Corporate and Partnership Disputes
- Class Actions
- Construction
- Corporate Restructuring and Creditors' Rights
- Cybersecurity, Privacy and Corporate Governance Practice Group
- Dealerships, Distributorships, Franchises and Licensees
- Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
- Insurance and Dispute Recovery
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Landlord and Tenant Disputes
- Real Property Litigation
- Unfair Competition and Class Action Defense Group
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