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 25, 2022 | Rutan Hires Environmental Attorney Alex Swanson for its Trial & Litigation Team

July 6, 2022 | Ronald Oines Quoted In Bloomberg Law “Gibson’s ‘Pyrrhic’ Verdict Leaves Guitar-Shape IP Status Unclear”

May 15, 2020 | Mining Co. Tells 9th Circ. $1.8M Award Ignores No Written Deal

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

April 29, 2015 | Partner Michael Adams At Rutan, LLP Is Victorious In Lawsuit for Client

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

April 29, 2014 | When Does A Real Estate Agent Owe A Fiduciary Duty to Both Buyer and Seller?

March 10, 2014 | Attorneys At Rutan, LLP Are Victorious In Pro Bono Case for Public Law Center

February 27, 2014 | Steve Nichols Elected Managing Partner at Rutan, LLP

January 2, 2014 | John B. Hurlbut, Jr. Of Rutan, LLP Honored By Orange County Bar Foundation

December 11, 2013 | Rutan, LLP Provides Real-World Experience For At-Risk High School Students

May 23, 2013 | Rutan, LLP Scores Important Victory For Buy.Com In $500 Million Class Action Case

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

May 3, 2012 | Alejandro S. Angulo Named Rising Star By Association of Corporate Counsel America

March 12, 2012 | Attorneys At Rutan LLP Achieve Victory In Pro Bono Domestic Violence Trial

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

July 13, 2011 | Attorneys At Rutan, LLP Are Victorious In Alleged Child Abduction Jury Trial

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

May 18, 2010 | Alejandro Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Addresses Business Growth Conference 2010

January 13, 2010 | Commercial Litigators Hurlbut and Hornak Of Rutan, LLP Listed In Corporate Counsel Edition Of Best Lawyers In America

July 28, 2009 | Rutan LLP Wins Jury Trial Victory For A Community College District

July 7, 2009 | Rutan LLP Wins Jury Trial Victory For Client

March 9, 2009 | Rutan Construction Team Obtains $12.1 Million Judgment Against Caltrans

March 21, 2008 | Rutan Partner Steve Nichols Scores an Appeals Victory for Robby Gordon Motorsports’

June 8, 2007 | Alejandro Angulo Successfully Defends Seller in Disclosure Action

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

June 13, 2000 | Beware: Arbitration Is Binding In Most Instances And Non-Appealable

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

July 1, 1997 | Case in Focus Reprint From July 18, 1997: Court Awards Ousted Contractor $1.5 Million

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

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 25, 2022 | Rutan Hires Environmental Attorney Alex Swanson for its Trial & Litigation Team

July 6, 2022 | Ronald Oines Quoted In Bloomberg Law “Gibson’s ‘Pyrrhic’ Verdict Leaves Guitar-Shape IP Status Unclear”

May 15, 2020 | Mining Co. Tells 9th Circ. $1.8M Award Ignores No Written Deal

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

April 29, 2015 | Partner Michael Adams At Rutan, LLP Is Victorious In Lawsuit for Client

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

April 29, 2014 | When Does A Real Estate Agent Owe A Fiduciary Duty to Both Buyer and Seller?

March 10, 2014 | Attorneys At Rutan, LLP Are Victorious In Pro Bono Case for Public Law Center

February 27, 2014 | Steve Nichols Elected Managing Partner at Rutan, LLP

January 2, 2014 | John B. Hurlbut, Jr. Of Rutan, LLP Honored By Orange County Bar Foundation

December 11, 2013 | Rutan, LLP Provides Real-World Experience For At-Risk High School Students

May 23, 2013 | Rutan, LLP Scores Important Victory For Buy.Com In $500 Million Class Action Case

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

May 3, 2012 | Alejandro S. Angulo Named Rising Star By Association of Corporate Counsel America

March 12, 2012 | Attorneys At Rutan LLP Achieve Victory In Pro Bono Domestic Violence Trial

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

July 13, 2011 | Attorneys At Rutan, LLP Are Victorious In Alleged Child Abduction Jury Trial

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

May 18, 2010 | Alejandro Angulo Of Rutan, LLP Addresses Business Growth Conference 2010

January 13, 2010 | Commercial Litigators Hurlbut and Hornak Of Rutan, LLP Listed In Corporate Counsel Edition Of Best Lawyers In America

July 28, 2009 | Rutan LLP Wins Jury Trial Victory For A Community College District

July 7, 2009 | Rutan LLP Wins Jury Trial Victory For Client

March 9, 2009 | Rutan Construction Team Obtains $12.1 Million Judgment Against Caltrans

March 21, 2008 | Rutan Partner Steve Nichols Scores an Appeals Victory for Robby Gordon Motorsports’

June 8, 2007 | Alejandro Angulo Successfully Defends Seller in Disclosure Action

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

June 13, 2000 | Beware: Arbitration Is Binding In Most Instances And Non-Appealable

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

July 1, 1997 | Case in Focus Reprint From July 18, 1997: Court Awards Ousted Contractor $1.5 Million

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General Business Practice

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Litigation and Trial

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