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Everett Dorey’s Stacy Douglas, Partner and Director of Diversity and Inclusion, will be joining panelists at the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting in New Orleans, LA to speak on “Voir Dire to Verdict: The DEI Edge in Trial Practice.” She will be discussing how DEI awareness enhances trial advocacy through real-world examples, ethical analysis, and curated film/TV clips to help attendees learn how to integrate DEI principles into their litigation practice.
Everett Dorey’s Stacy Douglas, Partner and Director of Diversity and Inclusion, will be leading an interactive discussion and historical analysis with the Riverside County Bar Association regarding the pre-Batson era of juror exclusion, the Supreme Court’s response to that discrimination and the distinction between vigorous advocacy on behalf of your client and searching for bias in jurors to benefit your client.
We're proud to share that Everett Dorey was recently featured in the Orange County Business Journal article, “OC’s Fastest Growing Legal Firms Report 30% Growth.” Over the past three years, we’ve welcomed 23 new attorneys, reaching an 88% growth rate that places us among the fastest-growing firms in the region. This momentum reflects our ongoing commitment to serving clients with unmatched responsiveness, trial record, legal acumen, and experience.
Everett Dorey LLP proudly congratulates Samantha Dorey on her inclusion in the Orange County Business Journal’s OC500 list. Sam’s leadership and trial expertise in high-impact state and federal cases continue to shape our firm and the broader legal community.
Everett Dorey LLP congratulates Seymour Everett III on being named to the Orange County Business Journal’s OC500 list. Sy’s leadership and expertise in civil defense and emerging trends, like litigation funding, continues to guide the firm and further pushes Everett Dorey’s continuous expansion into the Western United States. He represents corporations, non-profits, cities, public agencies, special districts, school districts, police officers and individuals in all aspects of litigation.
Recently, Everett Dorey proudly partnered with the Veterans Legal Institute as a sponsor of the 2025 Lawyers for Warriors Gala in support of legal services for our nation’s veterans. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Lawyers for Warriors, as we celebrated over a decade of dedication, empowerment, and meaningful impact. We had a great time at the event with the community and enjoyed coming together over a wonderful meal. Funds raised from Lawyers for Warriors helped strengthen the mission of providing pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at-risk, disabled, and low-income current and former service members and fostered long-term self-sufficiency.
Everett Dorey has been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings — earning distinction as a Tier 1 Best Law Firm. This recognition reflects the dedication of our exceptional team and the trust placed in us by the clients and communities we serve.
Recently, Everett Dorey attorneys attended the 2025 National Association of Muslim Lawyers (NAML) 26th Annual National Conference. NAML is a national organization dedicated to supporting Muslim legal professionals and promoting justice, equity, and inclusion within the legal community. The national conference brought together attorneys, judges, scholars, current students, and advocates from across the country to exchange insights, discuss current topics and challenges, strengthen professional networks, and advance meaningful dialogue on the evolving landscape of law and leadership.
Everett Dorey is honored to receive the Advancement of Women Award at the Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) Golden Legacy Gala and celebrate and promote women throughout the legal profession.
We’re proud to share that Everett Dorey is a sponsor of the DRI 2025 Annual Meeting. As the legal landscape continues to evolve and transform, this year’s theme “Built for Business: The Future of the Defense Bar” highlights the importance of staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry and will equip attendees with the knowledge needed to excel.
Everett Dorey LLP is proud to support the incredible work of the Public Law Center as a sponsor of their Annual Halloween Bash, one of the most fun legal events in Orange County! Beyond the fun, this event helps fuel the Public Law Center’s mission of providing life-changing free legal services to low-income and vulnerable Orange County residents- keeping people safe, healthy, housed, and empowered through access to justice. We can’t wait to celebrate a night of community, costumes, and philanthropy!
Congratulations to Samantha Dorey, Co-Founder and Partner at Everett Dorey, on being selected as a nominee for the Women in Business Awards presented by the Orange County Business Journal! This recognition is a testament to Samantha’s outstanding leadership, vision, and impact in the business community.
We are proud to announce that Everett Dorey and several of our outstanding attorneys are being honored at the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law Inc (OCCDL) Gala, a night dedicated to recognizing achievement and leadership in the legal community.
Everett Dorey LLP is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Seymour Everett and Partner Jeremy Beal have been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list! Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Everett Dorey LLP is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Samantha Dorey, Partner Diana Chao, Partner Jesse Maxwell, Partner James Truxaw, and Senior Counsel Allyson Oishi have been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
We are thrilled to announce that Everett Dorey LLP has been selected as one of the 2025 Orange County Business Journal’s Best Places to Work! This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. Thank you to the Orange County Business Journal for conducting thorough surveys with workers and management across hundreds of local employers. Congratulations to everyone at Everett Dorey for this outstanding achievement.
Congratulations to Everett Dorey founding partner Seymour Everett on being named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America list! This recognition is a testament to Seymour’s dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the legal field. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor with him!
Congratulations to Everett Dorey founding partner Samantha Dorey on being named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America list! This honor highlights Samantha’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and expertise in the legal profession. We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement with her!
We are proud to celebrate Everett Dorey attorney Silvia Chung Schaffer for her role as a speaker at the recent Western State Service Day orientation and community service event. Silvia’s dedication and leadership played a part in helping make this event a success, reflecting the values we hold close. Practicing community service isn’t just an activity, it’s a cornerstone of Western State culture and a commitment we share at Everett Dorey. A big thank you to everyone who contributed their time and energy to making a difference in our community!
We are honored to share that Everett Dorey has been named the recipient of this year’s Advancement of Women Award by the Orange County Women Lawyers Association!
This prestigious award will be presented at the 2025 Golden Legacy Gala, taking place October 16th at the stunning VEA Resort in Newport Beach. We are proud to stand alongside so many inspiring leaders who are committed to advancing equity in the legal profession.
Everett Dorey is proud and honored to congratulate Partner Vanessa Vinje for her membership into the The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Vanessa’s work as lead counsel for a number of civil trials to jury verdict and highly respected reputation led her to this election into ABOTA.
Congratulations to Everett Dorey Attorney Jason Gless, who is now officially barred in Oregon! This expands his ability to serve clients beyond California and Nevada, where he is already licensed to practice.
Jason brings more than 20 years of experience as a trial attorney, with over 600 cases resolved, including numerous bench and jury trials. He is nationally recognized for his litigation expertise across a wide range of complex matters — from construction and real estate to chemical exposure, employment law, directors and officers liability, commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and professional liability.
Everett Dorey proudly shares that Partners and Co-Founders Seymour Everett and Samantha Dorey are profiled in the Orange County Business Journal’s 2025 “Top Litigators and Corporate Lawyers” list. This list highlights distinguished attorneys who guide clients through high-stakes litigation, transformative transactions, and complex legal challenges across diverse industries and practice areas.
Everett Dorey proudly shares that Stacy Douglas She/Her/Hers, Partner and Director of Diversity and Inclusion, will be speaking at the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) 2025 Annual Meeting.
Everett Dorey is honored to share that Chambers and Partners has ranked and recognized Everett Dorey in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide. We are grateful for our clients' feedback and Chambers USA’s continued recognition of the firm.
Everett Dorey is proud to announce the opening of our newest office in San Diego, California. This expansion marks an exciting step in our continued growth and commitment to serving clients throughout California with unmatched responsiveness.
Everett Dorey Partners Samantha Dorey and James Truxaw recently co-authorized an article in the Orange County Lawyer, the official publication of the Orange County Bar Association, discussing the importance of disclosing the use of AI in legal research and writing: Duty to Disclose the Use of AI in Legal Research and Writing: “Was this Drafted Using artificial Intelligence (AI)?”.
After a week of preliminary rounds, eight standout 1L students advanced to the Everett Dorey LLP – 1L Moot Court Competition finals, where they argued their cases in front of a panel of esteemed judges: the Hon. Erick L. Larsh, the Hon. Linda Marks, and Seymour B. Everett III, founding partner of Everett Dorey LLP. Every finalist brought thoughtful preparation, poise, and passion to the courtroom, and impressed a panel of veteran litigators with their expert presentations.
Everett Dorey managing partner, Seymour Everett quoted in Orange County Register article about the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholding Everett Dorey’s unanimous Ohio House jury verdict. Seymour Everett explains the importance of city ordinances in protecting vulnerable populations from unscrupulous sober living home operators.
A significant new California Supreme Court decision just came out, regarding 998 offers -- Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America (Mar. 20, 2025, No. S280598) ___Cal.5th___ [2025 Cal. LEXIS 1454]. All Counsel and Risk Management professionals should be aware of this case, since it can impact what kind of language is necessary in a settlement agreement, and when costs are recoverable.