Orange County Women Lawyer Association Named Everett Dorey Recipient of 2025 Advancement of Women Award

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 Partner Vanessa Vinje Now Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates

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.

Everett Dorey Attorney Jason Gless Now Barred in Oregon

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’s Seymour Everett and Samantha Dorey Profiled as 2025 “Top Litigators and Corporate Lawyers” by Orange County Business Journal

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’s Stacy Douglas Speaking at IADC 2025 Annual Meeting

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 Ranked Among Top Law Firms in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

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.

New Office Location- San Diego, CA

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 Authored Article About the Importance of Disclosing the Use of AI in Legal Research and Writing

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)?”.

Everett Dorey Proudly Sponsors the Everett Dorey LLP – 1L Moot Court Competition at Western State College of Law

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

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.

Case Update - Significant Changes to 998 Statutory Offers to Compromise 

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.

Everett Dorey Managing Partner, Seymour Everett Quoted in Orange County Business Journal

Everett Dorey managing partner, Seymour Everett quoted in Orange County Business Journal about the growing development of a new litigation tactic: litigation funding. Litigation funding, also known as third-party litigation financing, is a financial arrangement where a third-party funder covers the legal expenses of a claimant or plaintiff in return for a portion of any financial recovery, or for loan repayment with interest.

Everett Dorey Partners Named 2025 Super Lawyer Rising Star

Everett Dorey is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Samantha Dorey, Partner Diana Chao, and Partner James Truxaw have been selected to the 2025 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.

Everett Dorey Partners Named 2025 Super Lawyers

Everett Dorey is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Seymour Everett and Partner Jeremy Beal have been selected to the 2025 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 Named a 2025 Inclusive Workplace

We’re proud to share that Everett Dorey has been named a 2025 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group, in collaboration with COLOR Magazine! We are honored to receive this recognition for the fourth year in a row! It’s a testament to our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety are truly embedded in our culture

Everett Dorey’s Samantha Dorey Selected to Daily Journal’s “Leading Commercial Litigators” List

Everett Dorey proudly announces that Founding Partner Samantha Dorey has been selected to the 2025 Leading Commercial Litigators list by the Daily Journal. This annual list recognizes the nation’s top-performing litigators who excel in representing clients in high-stakes cases that shape industries and set legal precedents.

Everett Dorey’s Seymour Everett Selected to Daily Journal’s “Leading Commercial Litigators” List

Everett Dorey proudly announces that Founding Partner Seymour Everett has been named to the 2025 Leading Commercial Litigators list by the Daily Journal. This annual list showcases the nation’s top-performing litigators who represent clients in high-stakes cases.

Everett Dorey Joins Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts

Everett Dorey is honored to support the first responders and communities impacted by the wildfires across the greater Los Angeles region with contributions to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Orange County Fire Authority Foundation, and the Pasadena Humane to aid relief efforts during this time. Contributions during this critical time of response and recovery can make a powerful difference in the communities as they work to rebuild.

Everett Dorey Jury Verdict Featured as Verdict of the Week in Daily Journal

Everett Dorey’s recent jury trial success in Carol Leigh Kneeshaw v. City of Orange et al has been highlighted as a Verdict of the Week by the Daily Journal! Partners Seymour Everett and Kevin Hernandez achieved a defense verdict in a high-profile, seven-week wrongful death trial at the Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana Courthouse on behalf of the City of Orange and its Firefighters.

Samantha Dorey Selected to 2024 Orange County Business Journal’s OC500 List

Everett Dorey is pleased to announce Founding Partner Samantha Dorey has been recognized on the 2024 OC500 list by the Orange County Business Journal. This annual publication showcases the skills and diverse talents within the Orange County Legal Community, featuring a compilation of the region’s 500 most impactful figures across various industries.