We are proud to share that our Orange County partners Andrew Higgs, Nick Paulos, and Ryan Anderson recently presented to over 100 claims professionals at Travelers Insurance on key developments in California Habitability Law. The program explored litigation trends, risk exposure, and best practices for managing these increasingly complex claims in one of the most […]
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Congratulations to Kaja Bojic, Esq. for being selected to Rising Stars: 2026 by Super Lawyers as a Top rated Civil Litigation attorney in Orange, California!
On October 25, 2025, Catherine Naltsas spoke at Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, MA for the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America Conference. As a member of the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network, Catherine spoke to clergy, seminarians, students and staff, on the intersection between the First Amendment and parish governance including (1) tax […]
Lynberg & Watkins is proud to congratulate Tamara Heathcote on being officially sworn in as a Tennessee attorney! After more than 3½ years of diligently navigating the admissions process through the Tennessee State Board of Law Examiners, Heathcote has been admitted to practice law in the State of Tennessee. This accomplishment reflects Heathcote’s perseverance, dedication, […]
Catherine Naltsas secured a dismissal with prejudice for her cosmetic toothpaste client. After multiple motions to dismiss and motions for sanctions, the Court agreed with Lynberg & Watkins that this case deserved finality and granted defendant’s request that the consumer products class action be dismissed with prejudice. The Court also invited a motion for fees […]
L&W is proud to celebrate an important victory in litigation brought against the Orange County Sheriff’s Department by American Civil Liberties Union attorneys — PEOPLE v. Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. The ACLU’s lawsuit claimed L&W’s client — the Orange County Sheriff’s Department — was systematically violating the Constitutional rights of OCSD Jail inmates. L&W’s […]
L&W is celebrating a head-turning trial win by Shel Harrell, Catherine Naltsas and Ryane Skinner for the County of Orange and six of its Sheriff’s Deputies. Over the course of three initial trials, L&W obtained dismissal for Orange County and five of its deputy defendants. Ms. Naltsas led the way in obtaining the final win […]
Lynberg & Watkins attorneys Catherine Naltsas and Ryane Skinner secured an early win for their natural toothpaste client defending a potential class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California. Plaintiffs alleged that the natural toothpaste product contained PFAS. Pre-suit, it was determined through proven scientific testing and expert analysis that the tube toothpaste product […]
L&W offers an unmatched learning experience for our summer law clerks. One of our clerks, Hannah Hussey, just spent a day learning about one of our largest clients — the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. This included learning about the OCSD’s air operations — and the day featured a helicopter tour of Orange County. Thanks to […]
Catherine Naltsas obtained a successful dismissal of an action for want of personal jurisdiction under FRCP 12(b) 2. The matter involved a lawsuit filed against an international hotel chain headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, for alleged bodily injury which occurred abroad. Plaintiff sought to file this matter in a jurisdiction such as California, which […]
Lynberg & Watkins attorneys Catherine Naltsas and Tamara Heathcote obtained an early dismissal with prejudice of a consumer products class action involving a natural toothpaste company. Plaintiffs alleged that the toothpaste was contaminated with PFAS. We battled this case consistently on getting to the truth underlying the science supporting the Complaint. All our discovery was aimed at challenging […]
Our very own, Jared Shahar, performed at the 14th Annual Law Rocks Los Angeles at the Roxy Theatre! Five attorney formed bands took the stage to rock for a cause, to a sold out crowd, raising $140,000 for charity!!! Congratulations Jared and Baker & The McKenzies, who were crowned the winners! Please click on the […]