Marilyn Thomassen is a practicing lawyer in the state of California. Ms. Thomassen received her J.D. from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1984.

Michael Goode is a practicing lawyer in the state of California. Mr. Goode received his J.D. from the Pepperdine University School of Law.

Tom Cifarelli is a seasoned attorney handling plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation nationwide. He has been selected as one of the top 500 plaintiff lawyers in America and the top 50 Attorneys in Orange County by Super Lawyers. He has won and collected over $100 million for his clients in the last five years alone. Throughout his entire career, he has made law in important areas, including privacy rights and school district liability for children sexually abused by teachers. He has extensive experience handling child sexual abuse litigation, privacy rights, pharmacy mistakes, and high-profile personal injury cases throughout California.

Philip C. Cifarelli handles a variety of matters including a number of medical malpractice and medical mistake cases and elder abuse matters. Mr. Cifarelli has been with the firm for nearly twenty years and has established himself as a tough, innovative and skillful negotiator and accomplished trial attorney, having tried numerous cases to verdict including serving as lead and co-counsel on several seven figure trials. Some of his cases have been covered by several newspapers. He has received several six and seven figure settlements and verdicts in a variety of major personal injury, consumer fraud, medical malpractice and elder abuse matters. Mr. Cifarelli is a graduate of the Arizona State University and Western State University School of Law and is an active member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, He is a supporter and contributor to consumer rights and fund-raising efforts. Mr. Cifarelli has been named to Who’s Who in America for 2001.

Alexandra Laine is an associate of the Cifarelli Law Firm. Alexandra was born and raised in Chicago and moved to California after graduating high school to accomplish one of her many lifelong dreams. Ms. Laine received her associate degree from Orange Coast College and her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, where she graduated from both Summa Cum Laude. She then went on to receive her law degree from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Ms. Laine has an unsurpassed zeal to represent the voice of victims as a trial attorney. She is a tenacious, passionate, effective attorney who is seasoned in devising strategies for the most complex and challenging areas of litigation. She is a natural empathetic advocate who can navigate and honor the most delicate spaces of one’s life. While holding the truth that all human beings, regardless of race, socioeconomic, political, religious, or sexual orientation, deserve justice. Working with victims has continued to fuel her drive to be a relentless advocate for those affected by abuse and injustice. Ms.Laine is a voice of empowerment for those who have not had their voices heard.

At The Rankin Law Firm we are passionate about providing aggressive, effective, and ethical representation for our clients and have been doing so for more than a decade. Our experienced attorneys and staff are here to help you navigate the complex legal system and provide you with the best possible outcome. We are dedicated to ensuring that your rights are fully protected and that you are treated fairly throughout the entire legal process. We are dedicated to ensuring that your rights are fully protected and that you are treated fairly throughout the entire legal process. We have an in-depth knowledge of the law, both state and federal, and a proven track record of resolving disputes through arbitration, mediation and litigation for clients in Orange County and throughout California.

Merritt McKeon is considered to be one of California’s preeminent experts in complex international and interstate family law litigation, mediation, and appeals, and has received numerous awards over 25 years of experience as an expert in international Hague Treaty petitions, child abduction, domestic violence, and both domestic and civil business mediation. Ms. McKeon has appeared on numerous television broadcasts such as Burden of Proof, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The 700 Club, C-NBC, and various international media outlets in both Australia and Italy. In 1999, Ms. McKeon participated on a legal team with attorney Gloria Allred which resulted in the successful release of an American-born child whose mother had been murdered in Italy. Ms. McKeon appeared in the book Fight Back And Win: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Injustice and How You Can Win Your Own Battles by Gloria Allred, which highlights Ms. McKeon’s participation in the successful appeal written in Italy for the Italian Court. Ms. McKeon is co-author of Stop Domestic Violence: An Action Planning Guide to Saving Lives and appeared with the father of Nicole Brown Simpson on Larry King Live shortly after the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Merritt is considered a preeminent attorney in her subject areas and a ‘lawyer’s -lawyer’ who enjoys participating as both case consultant and co-counsel, focusing on tactical solutions to complex legal issues which often result in successful mediation through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In 2014 Merritt attended the renowned Pepperdine, Strauss Mediation program and maintains an active practice assisting both clients and attorneys.