Frances-Marie Prizzia dedicates her law practice to upholding the constitutional rights of her clients and zealously defending them. Her passion has always been in criminal defense and public service, as evidenced by her prior work and volunteer history. For the past 15 years, Frances has dedicated herself to the practice of law. Years before opening this firm, Frances worked as an Orange County Public Defender as well as in the Los Angeles County Alternate Defender's Office. While working for Orange County as a trial attorney, she obtained many dismissals, in addition to taking more cases to jury trial and winning more than any other attorney within her unit during that time. Frances is also fluent in speaking Tagalog. Prior to becoming an attorney and while in law school, Frances worked at the Public Defender's office in Santa Cruz. As a law student, she successfully argued and won a motion to suppress evidence due to the unlawful violations of the Fourth Amendment by the investigating police officers. She also researched and wrote motions asking the court to order the disclosure of information regarding confidential informants and confidential police personnel files ("Pitchess motions.") Her compassion and commitment to making a difference and defending those who needed help is what convinced her to apply for law school. She was accepted into, and chose to enroll in, Santa Clara University School of Law, where she had also received her undergraduate degree several years earlier. But some of the reasons Frances chose to return to Santa Clara University was because of its emphasis on criminal defense and public service. In addition to extensive trial advocacy training, the school is also home to the Death Penalty College, Northern California Innocence Project, and Center for Social Justice and Public Service. While in law school, she worked at the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center, where she wrote two successful political asylum briefs and won a U-visa (victim of violence) application for her client, which allowed the client to obtain her permanent residency ("green card") and a work permit in the United States. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. I had a case where Filipino nurses were charged by the Attorney General’s office for criminally negligent death of a patient in a nursing home. These poor nurses did nothing but their best to take care of the patient. The doctors ruled the patient’s death as an accident and inevitable due to a heart attack since the patient was in very poor health, had recently endured surgery that he was not fully cleared for but needed to do to save his life, had a prior heart condition, and expired naturally. The AG simply was on a witch hunt because the patient’s family had a civil case and a lot of pull in this matter. The court, during the preliminary hearing, agreed with me, and refused to have these nurses held to answer. The nurses were discharged, and the court also granted a factual innocence motion I brought up in court. How did you build a successful practice? I built this practice on hard work, dedication, compassion towards my client and a lot of hustle. What should clients look for in a lawyer? Passion and heart as well as competency. Client’s should decide on a lawyer based on who they feel most comfortable with and at sync with. They should choose who they feel actually cares and will fight for their case as well as the attorney’s credentials. How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? It is very important because different counties have different ways of running their cases and different policies that could mean a dismissal for your client or a guilty plea. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? I provide as much information as the client would like. I do not try to make guesses. I attempt to gather as much information as I can from the client, then look the cases up in the system and attempt to give the best options I can provided with the information I have been given. What information do you need in a free phone consultation? I would need the charges that the clients are looking at, past record history, the facts of the case, what county or court the case is currently in as well as the status of the case. I also ask for what the client wants as the outcome. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? I have a lot of heart and compassion. I truly put myself in my client’s shoes to understand their fears and concerns so that I can obtain the best results for them. What are your other interests in addition to law? I like going to musical theatre, dancing, singing, hiking, and yoga. Are you involved in your community? Yes very much so. I am involved in my church as a Catechist for Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church. I am part of FLOC which is Filipino Lawyers of Orange County. And I have been a room mom for my children’s school for years.

I am proudly taking Accident & Injury; Business; & Real Estate cases out of Newport Beach, California.

John Vukmanovic is the co–founder and a partner of Delman Vukmanovic LLP. John is highly regarded among his peers in the legal communities of Los Angeles and Orange counties. His highly aggressive, yet sensible approach to civil litigation routinely yields successful outcomes for his new and returning clients. Top Civil Litigation Lawyer in Los Angeles and Orange County As a “bulldog” litigator and consummate trial attorney, John’s comprehensive background in civil litigation comprises a long string of successful outcomes for clients facing complex business and real estate litigation, as well as employment, professional liability and intellectual property disputes. While each case is different, John approaches all civil disputes the same way: striving for maximum effectiveness and leverage in civil litigation while maintaining efficiency. Large Firm Litigation Experience John acquired his early legal experience in the insurance industry, subsequently rising to prominence as an attorney with the large national law firm of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, and later with the high–profile business and entertainment litigation firm of Freedman & Taitelman, LLP. His experience makes him uniquely qualified to understand his clients’ challenges, and to achieve their ultimate goals. Community Involvement John proactively dedicates a significant amount of time assisting individuals of limited means in pro bono matters and devotes energy to a range of charitable organizations in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Recognized for Superlative Results and Service as Business Litigation Attorney Among his achievements, John has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation as a “Litigation Star” and named by Los Angeles Magazine as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” in Business Litigation. “Super Lawyers,” a peer–designated honor, is bestowed upon only the top five percent of lawyers practicing in California. In addition, John has been awarded Martindale–Hubbell’s Client Distinction Award, an honor conferred by his clients in appreciation of John’s value in quality of service, communication skills, and professional diligence.

Lawrence Harvey Nemirow is a practicing lawyer in California handling Estate and Business matters.

Ali Hosseini is a personal injury trial attorney based out of Orange County, California. As a trial lawyer, Ali has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in court. He is an experienced litigator who has represented his clients throughout every stage of litigation. He is committed to ensuring that his clients receive the justice they deserve, whether that means settling a case outside of court or going to trial. With a passion for justice and a commitment to excellence, Ali provides legal services throughout the State of California. Driven by a desire to constantly improve and perfect his craft, Ali is always staying up to date with the latest legal developments and techniques. He is a graduate of the acclaimed Gerry Spence Method, an exclusive trial lawyer program esteemed in the legal community. His mission is to ensure that his clients receive the best possible legal representation, no matter how big or powerful the opposing party may be. Ali’s approach to legal representation is both compassionate and strategic. He takes the time to listen to his clients’ stories, and he works tirelessly to develop personalized legal strategies that meet their unique needs and goals. He understands that every case is different, and he is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients in every case he handles. Specializing in representing catastrophic injury victims against insurance companies, big corporations and the government, Ali has earned a reputation as a fearless and effective advocate for his clients. If you’ve been injured in an accident or need legal assistance for any other reason, Ali is here to help you. Contact him today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards getting the justice you deserve.

J. Owen Murrin is a graduate of Long Beach City College where he served as Student Body President, a Graduate of UCLA’s College of Letters and Science, and a graduate of Duke Law School. He has elected to the School Board of Education at the Public School District where his three children attended. He was also active on the local school foundation. He has served as a radio commentator and talk show host on the law for many years. He is the author of various books on the law, and has been a keynote speaker and/or presenter at professional conventions and/or gatherings. He has extensive trial, litigation, and appellate experience in many major areas of law. Mr. Murrin is a present member of the California Bar, North Dakota Bar, and the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA). He is admitted to practice in various state, federal, and appellate courts including the Eighth and Ninth Circuits of the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He handles FINRA Arbitration and Mediation all over the United States (when allowed and in conformity with a small percentage of states that require pro hac vice associations). J. Owen Murrin represents persons needing defense and appellate work as well as persons harmed through accidental bodily injury, business loss, or investment loss. He is often hired to challenge or protect people’s rights when it comes to investments, debts, contracts, loss of property through foreclosures, loss of civil rights, and of course serious injuries. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to dealing with Will and Trust contests. Murrin has been particularly successful in obtaining recoveries from sponsors, brokers, and financial advisors that have not been fair and honest with their customers and clients. He has also represented Brokers, and others, who have been improperly sued over the years. He has the experience and ability to pursue wrongdoers including individuals, corporations, and insurance companies. Murrin was a champion wrestler at Millikan High School where he was Moore League champion and Captain of the team. He played varsity football. He remains active athletically. Recently he won the Hettinger, North Dakota 4th of July long distance race, winning first in the senior division. In the past few years he has been a participant in the Long Beach and Newport Beach triathlons and has been an avid cyclist riding in the Tour of Long Beach and Minnesota. Mr. Murrin reviews new cases free of charge and will work on an hourly or on a contingency fee basis. He does not charge for an initial consultation or to give an estimate.

Matt’s practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property law. Matt is a U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registered patent attorney who focuses on patent law, including litigation, prosecution and counseling. He is experienced in a wide variety of technology areas and has litigating patent cases in the fields of software, medical devices, wireless communications and semiconductors.

Tracy Neal-Lopez is the founding member of the firm; she has wealth of trial and litigation experience, having taken numerous cases to judgment, including jury trials, bench trials and arbitration. She has represented many clients facing a vast array of life changing situations and she prides herself on being willing to take cases all the way to trial. Tracy represents either plaintiffs or defendants in state and federal court. She fights injustice, focusing her litigation skills primarily in employment and labor disputes. Her areas of practice include, wrongful termination, wage and hour, misclassification, whistleblower retaliation, interference with prospective economic advantage, non-compete provisions, defamation, breach of employment contract, discrimination and harassment. She also handles business and corporate litigation matters. Such as matters involving partnership disputes, corporate dissolution, breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, and unfair business practices. One of her primary achievements in her legal work was before the California Court of Appeals where she successfully challenged the assumption of risk doctrine in a case entitled Lackner vs. North (2006) 135 Cal. App. 4th 1188. Tracy received her law degree from Loyola Law School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Proudly taking estate, real estate, lawsuit/dispute, employment, and civil rights cases out of Irvine, California and the surrounding areas.

Attorney Patrick O’Kennedy has been helping families and individuals in Orange County to resolve their family law and debt issues for 20 years. Attorney O’Kennedy knows the court system in Orange County very well and has the experience you need to help resolve your legal issues. Attorney O’Kennedy specializes in the areas of Family Law and debt resolution assisting clients with matters of Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation, Support, division of community property, and protection of assets, chapter seven bankruptcy and debt consolidation, with a focus on problem-solving to avoid costly litigation whenever possible. When life doesn’t go quite as you planned it, and you are facing the breakup of a marriage, the decisions that you make will affect you for the rest of your life. It is critical to have sound advice from one who knows the law, and the process to get you through the difficult process. Attorney Patrick O’Kennedy can help you through that process. If you are going through a divorce or if you are overwhelmed with debts that you can’t afford to pay, Attorney O’Kennedy offers expert guidance and representation to make the legal process as painless and affordable as possible. Attorney Patrick O’Kennedy offers a free initial consultation where you can discuss your issues and concerns, and determine the course that is best for you. We offer expert advice, reasonable rates, payment plans, and can often quote a flat fee so there is no guesswork in how much the process will cost you.