Super Lawyers - Southern California Rising Stars 2014

BY PRACTICE AREA
Sugden, David R., Call & Jensen, Newport Beach,
949-717-3000

Sugihara, Michelle K., McKenna Long & Aldridge, Los Angeles, 213-892-4937

Suwatanapongched, Juthamas J., Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, Los Angeles, 213-620-1780

Swift, David, Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Aldisert, Santa Monica, 310-566-9856

Swiger, Shaun, Foley & Mansfield, Los Angeles, 213-283-2100

Tan, Lisa, Russakow Greene & Tan, Pasadena, 626-683-8869

Tannenbaum, Shiry, Kohut & Kohut, Costa Mesa, 714-384-4130

Tauler, Robert, Tauler Litigation Group, Los Angeles, 310-746-5601

Tcheng, Connie, Doll Amir & Eley, Los Angeles, 310-557-9100

Terzian, Edward A., Knapp Petersen & Clarke, Glendale, 818-547-5000

Tetzloff, Paul, Newmeyer & Dillion, Newport Beach, 949-854-7000

Tinkham, Brian R., Tharpe & Howell, Sherman Oaks, 818-205-9955

Tootell, Tony, Bryan Cave, Santa Monica, 310-576-2194

Topp, Sean A., Steckbauer Weinhart, Los Angeles, 213-229-2868

Torkamani, Amir, Sauer & Wagner, Los Angeles, 310-712-8100

Townes, Johari N., Doll Amir & Eley, Los Angeles, 310-557-9100

Tran, Sue-Ann L., Fraley & Associates, Los Angeles, 213-550-4000

Ruga, Dylan, Steptoe & Johnson, Los Angeles,

310-734-3228

Russell, L. David, Jenner & Block, Los Angeles,

213-239-5100

Sadat, Arash, White & Case, Los Angeles,

213-620-7841

Salisian, Neal S., Salisian | Lee, Los Angeles,

213-622-9100

Sapira, Michael, Connor Fletcher & Hedenkamp, Irvine, 949-622-2600

Sardaryan, Mane, Gersh | Derby, Encino,

818-536-5700

Sarles, Joseph C., Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Los Angeles, 213-443-3000

Sbardellati, Anthony D., Sauer & Wagner, Los Angeles, 310-712-8100

Schanz, Fawn A., Dickstein Shapiro, Los Angeles,

310-772-8341

Schlesinger, Kristy A., Callahan & Blaine, Santa Ana, 714-241-4444

Schmidt, Kirsten A., Arent Fox, Los Angeles,

213-443-7581

Schwartz, Eric B., Loeb & Loeb, Los Angeles,

310-282-2185

Scott, Peter, Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae, Los Angeles, 323-301-4667

Seror, Matthew, Buchalter Nemer, Los Angeles,

213-891-0700

Shadoff, Andrew, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, Los Angeles, 310-203-8080

Shah, Manoj, The Fashion Law Group, Los Angeles,

213-458-1818

Shaham, Yaron, Severson & Werson, Irvine,

949-442-7110

Shipley, Michael J., Kirkland & Ellis, Los Angeles,

213-680-8400

Shortz, Lara A.H., Michelman & Robinson, Encino,

818-783-5530

Shraga, David R., Kawahito Shraga & Westrick, Los Angeles, 310-746-5300

Sims, Scott H., Eagan Avenatti, Newport Beach,

949-706-7000

Sinclair, Kevin S., Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae, Los Angeles, 323-301-4660

Smith, Benjamin J., Krane & Smith, Encino,

818-382-4000

Sorosky, Erica M., Palmieri Tyler Wiener Wilhelm & Waldron, Irvine, 949-851-7271

Spelman, Kate, Jenner & Block, Los Angeles,

213-239-5100

Sperber, Stephanie A., Law Offices of Stephanie A.

Sperber, Los Angeles, 323-645-7351

Sperling, Elizabeth, Alston & Bird, Los Angeles,

213-576-1028

Spiwak, Aaron J., Attorney at Law, Los Angeles,

310-595-5062

Spurling, John D., Shumener Odson & Oh, Los Angeles, 213-344-4200

St. John, Elizabeth, Arnold & Porter, Los Angeles,

213-243-4000

Stebbins Bina, Jessica, O’Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles, 310-553-6700

Steelman, Jr., Richard P., Bryan Cave, Santa Monica, 310-576-2147

Stein, Matthew G., Pardes & Stein, Dana Point,

949-443-3400

Steinbaum, Carly A., Doll Amir & Eley, Los Angeles,

310-557-9100

Stiglitz, Steven B., Freedman + Taitelman, Los Angeles, 310-201-0005

Stonerock, Ryan J., Wolf Rifkin Shapiro Schulman & Rabkin, Los Angeles, 310-478-4100

Stottlemyer, Ryan C., McKenna Long & Aldridge, Irvine, 949-241-8961

Turner, Jacqueline A., Grobaty & Pitet, Newport Beach, 949-502-7755

Tuttle, Eric P., Munger Tolles & Olson, Los Angeles,

213-683-9506

Valadez, Elizabeth, Woodruff Spradlin & Smart, Costa Mesa, 714-558-7000

Valadez, Rachel, Greenberg Glusker, Los Angeles,

310-785-6862

Van Ackeren, John D., Freeman Freeman & Smiley, Irvine, 949-252-2722

Vaz, Alicia N., Cox Castle & Nicholson, Los Angeles,

310-284-2273

Vergara, Julio V., Scheper Kim & Harris, Los Angeles, 213-613-4668

von Esch, IV, Robert A., von Esch Law Group, Orange, 714-456-9118

Walters, Caroline M., McKool Smith Hennigan, Los Angeles, 213-694-1144

Watson, Scott L., Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Los Angeles, 213-443-3000

Watts, Aaron C., Watts Law, Irvine, 949-622-8980

Wegner, Lisa A., Eagan Avenatti, Newport Beach,

949-706-7000

Weiner, Elisha E., Hobart Linzer, Los Angeles,

213-225-8900

Weir, Charles E., McDermott Will & Emery, Los Angeles, 310-284-6159

Weiss, Andrea, Mayer Brown, Los Angeles,

213-229-9500

Williams, Ryan J., Callahan & Blaine, Santa Ana,

714-241-4444

Woods, Tyler, Newport Trial Group, Newport Beach,

949-706-6464

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MEGHAN O’BRIEN TAYLOR, named to the Rising Stars list this year, represents people facing criminal charges that range from simple misdemeanors to felony cases. She helps clients understand their options, best strategies, and what to expect as their case progresses through the court system.

She understands the importance of communication and forming a relationship of trust with clients, prosecutors, judges and court staff. She is passionate about supporting her clients’ best interests and strives to offer them peace of mind in the midst of a potentially stressful process. She attended Chapman University School of Law and has been with the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry since 2009.

RONALD L. MOORE, named for the second year to the Rising Stars list, is an experienced criminal defense attorney and in-house forensic expert at Virginia Landry’s office. Attorney Moore is a skilled expert witness who has made over 600 appearances in DUI trial and DMV administrative hearings, as well as homicides and other major crime cases. He is a frequent speaker for both local and national Continuing Legal Education conferences, sharing his expert knowledge in forensic science topics.

Attorney Moore has written for various treatises related to forensic science and has written portions of legal briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court.

THE LAW OFFICES OF VIRGINIA L. LANDRY, INC.

is a premier criminal defense firm dedicated to serving clients charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offense including driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Located in Irvine, the firm has effectively handled a wide variety of complex cases on behalf of clients facing convictions for serious criminal offenses. The firm’s defense lawyers are experienced advocates who are committed to offering clients excellent service with personal and prompt communication at every stage of their case.