Everett Dorey recently volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, helping support an organization that provides nutritious food to children, working families, college students, and seniors experiencing food insecurity throughout our community. Giving back to our community is one of the many ways our firm strives to make a meaningful impact beyond the office.
Everett Dorey is excited to announce our expansion with the opening of our new office in Riverside, California! Strategically located in the heart of the Inland Empire, our Riverside office provides convenient access to one of Southern California's fastest-growing economic and legal markets. This premier location allows us to efficiently serve clients throughout Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the surrounding region, helping position them for continued success.
Everett Dorey is proud to announce our expansion with the opening of our new office in Frisco, Texas! Strategically located in one of the fastest-growing business hubs in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, our Frisco office places us at the center of a thriving commercial and legal community. From this new location, we are well-positioned to serve clients throughout Texas and beyond.
Everett Dorey Partner Shirley Jamneshan and Attorney Omer Ilter secure Motion for Summary Judgment Victory in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of contractor in high exposure/complex lawsuit related to alleged traumatic brain injury at construction site accident.
Everett Dorey Partner Seymour Everett quoted by Southern California News Group defending Cities from unscrupulous operators of group homes exploiting people who suffer from addiction. Everett Dorey successfully defended the City of Costa Mesa in The Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa, securing a unanimous jury verdict that was later upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Everett Dorey attorneys Tiffany-Paige Hernandez and David Kurtz recently presented a Litigation 101 training for the Veterans Legal Institute (VLI), providing an overview and discussion of the civil litigation process. During the session, they covered key stages of litigation, including filing lawsuits, pre-trial procedures, and effective courtroom strategies, helping equip participants with practical knowledge and tools to succeed.
We are honored to share that Everett Dorey LLP has been recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Southern California by Best Places to Work!
This recognition reflects the incredible people who make our firm what it is. Every day, our team demonstrates a commitment to collaboration, excellence, integrity, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. Creating a workplace where talented professionals can grow, support one another, and thrive has always been one of our highest priorities.
Congratulations to Samantha Dorey, Co-Founder and Partner at Everett Dorey, on being named a 2026 Top Woman Lawyer by the Daily Journal as part of its prestigious Women in Business Awards. This annual recognition celebrates the outstanding women helping shape California’s legal landscape through excellence, leadership, and impact within the profession.
Over the past 15 years, Samantha has built an impressive litigation career distinguished by her dedication to clients, strategic advocacy, and ability to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of litigation. Please join us in congratulating Samantha on this well-deserved honor and recognition of her contributions to the legal community.
Please join us in welcoming Everett Dorey’s 2026 Summer Associate Class! Each year, we have the privilege of hosting a group of talented law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, exceptional drive, and a strong interest in litigation. We are excited to welcome four outstanding Summer Associates to the firm this year.
Santa Ana, CA - In a highly publicized alleged employee whistleblower case filed by former records manager Rita Ramirez against the City of Santa Ana (Case No. 30-2022-01287702-CU-OE-NJC, Orange County Superior Court), after a seven week jury trial, Orange County Superior Court Judge Nathan Vu orders Judgment for Santa Ana.
Recently, Everett Dorey hosted a professional clothing drive benefiting Working Wardrobes. Through the generosity of our team, our families, and our friends, we were able to collect clothing and accessories that will help individuals throughout Southern California prepare for interviews, return to the workforce, and advance their careers.
The Everett Dorey 1L Moot Court Competition at Western State College of Law concluded with Abbas Chahine winning the Overall Best Oralist Award!
Everett Dorey Partner and ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) trial attorney Vanessa Vinje was honored to serve as a Judge alongside the Honorable Jamoa Moberly, Ret. A special thank you to the professors, judges, students, and all participants who made this event a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone involved.
Everett Dorey is excited to announce our expansion with the opening of our new office in Ann Arbor, Michigan! Located within the distinctive Domino Farms campus, our office offers a unique and innovative setting, just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and the airport. This premier location allows us to efficiently serve clients across the region and put them in the best position to succeed.
Everett Dorey is proud to announce our expansion with the opening of our new office in Portland, Oregon! Strategically located in the iconic Bancorp Tower in the heart of downtown, our Portland office places us at the center of the city’s business and legal community. From this landmark location, we are well-positioned to serve clients throughout the metropolitan area and beyond.
Everett Dorey is proud to share that the firm has been named to the Orange County Register’s Top Work Places list, marking a consecutive year of this recognition. We’re grateful to our team for their continued dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in and out of the courtroom. This honor reflects the strong culture and shared values that continue to drive our team’s success.
Everett Dorey is proud to be recognized at Chapman University Fowler School of Law’s 2026 Public Interest Law Foundation Alumni Scholarship Reception with the Corporate Partner Award for the firm’s continued pro bono work throughout the community.
Everett Dorey Partner Stacy Douglas is attending the 2026 Advanced Litigation and Trial Strategies in Retail & Hospitality Seminar in Nashville this week, a premier conference offering powerful insights into the latest legal challenges and risk strategies impacting the retail and hospitality industries to better serve our clients.
Everett Dorey attorney Megan Khorashadi was recently highlighted in Western State College of Law’s Alumni Spotlight series. She spoke about her journey moving to the West Coast, building her advocacy skills through mock trial, and starting her career as a litigator. Her path reflects Everett Dorey’s commitment to cultivating talent and empowering attorneys to build meaningful and impactful careers.
Congratulations to Everett Dorey attorneys Christopher Lee and Patrick Albasha! Everett Dorey was retained by the client to handle the case after three years of litigation with another firm. After limited discovery, Everett Dorey filed a motion for summary judgment based on complex theories of special employment and workers compensation exclusive remedy. The motion was granted and judgment entered in favor of the client.