Motion for Summary Judgement Granted!

In highly contested litigation involving the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, recently profiled in the Los Angeles Times and other national news sources, an Los Angeles Superior Court Judge granted the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Motion for Summary Judgement. This victory would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and collaboration with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office and Everett Dorey Attorney Jesse Maxwell. Congratulations to the entire team!

Seymour Everett Quoted In the Orange County Register

Everett Dorey and Managing Partner Seymour Everett quoted in the Orange County Register regarding the important work cities are doing to protect people who suffer from addiction.

Everett Dorey Ranked Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers

Everett Dorey was selected for inclusion in the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in Orange County and was ranked Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation.

To be considered for this inclusion, a firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in a Best Law Firms practice area and geographic jurisdiction to become eligible for a Best Law Firms award. Additionally, feedback provided by clients and professional references, lawyer evaluations, and firmographic information are all taken into consideration during the research process.

Stacy Douglas Elected to the DRI Board of Directors

Everett Dorey congratulates Stacy Douglas, Partner and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Everett Dorey, on her election to the DRI Board of Directors as National Director at the 2023 DRI Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on October 25–27.

DRI is the largest membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. The goals of DRI include, but is not limited to, enhancing the skills of defense lawyers, addressing issues relevant to defense lawyers and the civil justice system, and embracing the countless benefits and contributions a diverse membership.

Everett Dorey Recognized at the OCCDL DEI Gala

Everett Dorey had an amazing evening celebrating DEI in the legal field with fellow Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law Inc (OCCDL) members and the Orange County community. Everett Dorey is a proud sponsor of the OCCDL’s 3rd Annual DEI Gala on October 12th at FÊTE and honored to be recognized in the following categories:

⭐Top Legal Organization for DEI: Everett Dorey

⭐Top Young Lawyer: Allyson Oishi | Everett Dorey

⭐Top DEI Champion: Seymour Everett | Everett Dorey

These awards recognize individuals and organizations that provide excellent legal services and are dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Orange County community. Congratulations to all the honorees!

Seymour Everett Selected as OC Visionary by the Los Angeles Times (via L.A. Times B2B Publishing)

Congratulations to Everett Dorey's Managing Partner / Co-Founder Seymour Everett for being selected as an OC Visionary by the Los Angeles Times (via L.A. Times B2B Publishing)! Individuals were selected by the acumen, ingenuity and drive that is impacting change within the OC community

Everett Dorey Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

The 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation has just been unveiled, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Founding Partners, Seymour Everett (acknowledged as a Litigation Star) and Samantha Dorey (recognized as a Future Star), as well as to our firm, Everett Dorey LLP (endorsed as a Recommended Firm). This honor is a well-deserved recognition of your accomplishments and the acknowledgment that our firm has received

Seymour Everett Quote in the Orange County Register

Everett Dorey managing partner, Seymour Everett quoted in Orange County Register regarding dismissal of Wrongful Death and Excessive Force claims against Santa Ana PD and Chief David Valentin. Everett credits the dismissal to the exemplary police work by Santa Ana PD and the leadership of Chief David Valentin.

Everett Dorey Receives Defense Victory on Behalf of the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Chief of Police

Everett Dorey secures a dismissal of wrongful death and excessive force claims against the City of Santa Ana and Chief David Valentin in the Lopez v Santa Ana matter field in Federal Court. This victory would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of an incredible litigation team, led by Partner Christopher Lee.

Samantha Dorey Nominated for the 2023 Women in Business Awards

The Orange County Business Journal's Women in Business Awards take place October 5 and Everett Dorey's Founding Partner Samantha Dorey is a nominee! This annual award ceremony honors five exceptional business and professional OC women who are making significant contributions to their organizations and the Orange County community. Congratulations Sam on your nomination!

Seymour Everett Recognized by Best Lawyers

Everett Dorey announces the recognition of Managing Partner and Co-Founder Seymour Everett in the commemorative 30th edition of the Best Lawyers in America. The firm is honored to have Sy recognized with such esteemed distinction in the legal profession.

Silvia Schaffer Recognized by Best Lawyers

Everett Dorey LLP congratulates our very own Silvia Chung Schaffer for being recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation | Defendants, Product Liability Litigation | Defendants, and Transportation Law. These awards are recognitions given to attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Samantha Dorey Named to the “2023 Leaders of Influence: Women in Law” List from the Orange County Business Journal

Congratulations to Everett Dorey LLP's Founding Partner Samantha Dorey for being named to the Orange County Business Journal’s “2023 Leaders of Influence: Women in Law.” Honorees are recognized for their diverse talent and making great strides to advance their careers, practices, and profiles in the Orange County Legal Community

Everett Dorey Plays Hard in the 2023 Pickleball for Wishes Tournament

Recently, Everett Dorey LLP, represented by our attorneys Jesse Maxwell and Jeffrey Gillard, proudly sponsored and competed in the 3rd Annual Pickleball for Wishes tournament hosted by the Make-A-Wish America Orange County and Inland Empire Chapter at the Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach! Pickleball for Wishes is unique opportunity to engage in competitive rounds of pickleball while also coming together in support of a common mission: to bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children in our communities who are battling critical illnesses.

Everett Dorey Announces New Office: Phoenix, Arizona

Everett Dorey LLP, a full service civil litigation firm, has expanded our footprint with the opening of our new office in Phoenix, Arizona! Located near the center of Phoenix, this location is accessible to clients throughout the Arizona metropolitan. At Everett Dorey, we pride ourselves on our legal acumen, trial record, experience and ability to put clients in the best position to succeed. Everett Dorey attorneys are innovative thinkers and bold litigators who work tenaciously for clients and remain one step ahead of their adversaries. Our new Phoenix office is located at 11811 N. Tatum Blvd. Ste. 3031 Phoenix, AZ 85028.

Everett Dorey Named to the 2023 Best Places to Work SoCal List by Best Companies Group

We are thrilled to announce that Everett Dorey has been named to the 🏆 2023 Best Places to Work SoCal list by Best Companies Group, a BridgeTower Media Company. Everett Dorey was recognized and selected based on responses from a detailed and comprehensive survey of its employees.

Everett Dorey Named to the 2023 Best Places to Work in Orange County List by Orange County Business Journal

Everett Dorey was recently named as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Orange County, an awards program run by the Orange County Business Journal. Organizations from across the county entered the two-part process designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Orange County, California.

Seymour Everett Quoted in Orange County Register

Everett Dorey partner, Seymour Everett quoted in Orange County Register article regarding the City of Costa Mesa‘s important decision to seek review of discrimination standard by the US Supreme Court.

Everett Dorey Announces New Office

Everett Dorey is growing! We are excited to announce the opening of our new South Bay location. Positioned on the prime West Side of Los Angeles County, Everett Dorey is privileged to be serving clients in and around the surrounding metropolitan area

Diana Chao Highlighted as Chapman Fowler School of Law Alumni on the Move

Partner Diana Chao is the incumbent president of the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law Inc (OCCDL) and the matriarch of a young family. Chapman University Fowler School of Law caught up with Diana to discuss life since graduation, her continuing involvement in the Fowler School of Law alumni and student community, and how she seems to keep all of these metaphorical balls whizzing through the air so effortlessly.