Everett Dorey Proudly Sponsors the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association 6th Annual Scholarship Awards & Installation Gala

Everett Dorey is proud to support and sponsor next month's Thurgood Marshall Bar Association 6th Annual Scholarship Awards & Installation Gala! Join us March 14th at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana as we celebrate black excellence and support the next generation of legal leaders. Visit the following website for details on this exciting event.

DRI Spotlights Stacy Douglas for Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions of Black Americans; we are grateful to the DRI and Ebony S. Morris for the profile honoring Everett Dorey's own Partner and Directory of Diversity and Inclusion, Stacy Douglas She/Her/Hers. Stacy is active and passionate about promoting Diversity in the legal profession. Throughout her career, she has worked to promote diverse attorneys across the country by speaking and training clients and business entities on the importance of sexual harassment policies and training, unconscious bias, and elimination of bias training and how inclusion of all demographics is necessary to future success.

Diana Chao Selected to the 2024 Southern California List of Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Congratulations to Everett Dorey's Partner, Diana Chao for her selection to the 2024 California Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. super Lawyers recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area

Samantha Dorey Selected to the 2024 Southern California List of Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Congratulations to Everett Dorey’s Partner and Co-Founder, Samantha Dorey for her selection to the 2024 California Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghEg-Hib.

Seymour Everett Selected to the 2024 Southern California List of Super Lawyers

Congratulations to Everett Dorey’s Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Seymour Everett, on his selection to the 2024 California Super Lawyers List! Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in the Southern California area as selected through peer nomination and independent research. Only lawyers who received the highest point totals during the nomination, research and peer review process are included on the list. The annual list represents fewer than five percent of the lawyers in the California region. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gGzP4GRN

Seymour Everett Recognized as 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the Orange County Chapter of the The American Board of Trial Advocates

Everett Dorey Managing Partner and Co-Founder Seymour Everett has been recognized as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the Orange County Chapter of the The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA - Orange County)! This past weekend, Sy received this prestigious award and expressed deep humility in accepting such an esteemed recognition.

Everett Dorey Named 2024 Inclusive Workplace

For the second consecutive year, Best Companies Group, in partnership with COLOR Magazine, announced the recognition of our firm for our outstanding dedication to fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging in our work environment through the Inclusive Workplace Program. We underwent a thorough assessment involving comprehensive surveys and data analysis, evaluating key aspects such as inclusion, belonging, psychological safety, community, and purpose. "This program highlights the real strides companies are making in cultivating inclusive cultures that help all employees feel valued and engaged," stated Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President of Best Companies Group. Everett Dorey is proud to stand as a shining example of an inclusive culture, illustrating the substantial benefits that arise from prioritizing belonging and inclusivity in the workplace.

Samantha Dorey Recognized in the 2023 Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) OC 500 Directory of Influence

Everett Dorey is pleased to announce Founding Partner Samantha Dorey has been recognized on the 2023 OC500 list by the Orange County Business Journal. This yearly 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.

Motion for Summary Judgement Granted!

In highly contested litigation involving the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, recently profiled in the Los Angeles Times and other national news sources, an Los Angeles Superior Court Judge granted the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Motion for Summary Judgement. This victory would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and collaboration with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office and Everett Dorey Attorney Jesse Maxwell. Congratulations to the entire team!

Seymour Everett Quoted In the Orange County Register

Everett Dorey and Managing Partner Seymour Everett quoted in the Orange County Register regarding the important work cities are doing to protect people who suffer from addiction.

Everett Dorey Ranked Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers

Everett Dorey was selected for inclusion in the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in Orange County and was ranked Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation.

To be considered for this inclusion, a firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in a Best Law Firms practice area and geographic jurisdiction to become eligible for a Best Law Firms award. Additionally, feedback provided by clients and professional references, lawyer evaluations, and firmographic information are all taken into consideration during the research process.

Stacy Douglas Elected to the DRI Board of Directors

Everett Dorey congratulates Stacy Douglas, Partner and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Everett Dorey, on her election to the DRI Board of Directors as National Director at the 2023 DRI Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on October 25–27.

DRI is the largest membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. The goals of DRI include, but is not limited to, enhancing the skills of defense lawyers, addressing issues relevant to defense lawyers and the civil justice system, and embracing the countless benefits and contributions a diverse membership.

Everett Dorey Recognized at the OCCDL DEI Gala

Everett Dorey had an amazing evening celebrating DEI in the legal field with fellow Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law Inc (OCCDL) members and the Orange County community. Everett Dorey is a proud sponsor of the OCCDL’s 3rd Annual DEI Gala on October 12th at FÊTE and honored to be recognized in the following categories:

⭐Top Legal Organization for DEI: Everett Dorey

⭐Top Young Lawyer: Allyson Oishi | Everett Dorey

⭐Top DEI Champion: Seymour Everett | Everett Dorey

These awards recognize individuals and organizations that provide excellent legal services and are dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Orange County community. Congratulations to all the honorees!

Seymour Everett Selected as OC Visionary by the Los Angeles Times (via L.A. Times B2B Publishing)

Congratulations to Everett Dorey's Managing Partner / Co-Founder Seymour Everett for being selected as an OC Visionary by the Los Angeles Times (via L.A. Times B2B Publishing)! Individuals were selected by the acumen, ingenuity and drive that is impacting change within the OC community

Everett Dorey Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

The 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation has just been unveiled, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Founding Partners, Seymour Everett (acknowledged as a Litigation Star) and Samantha Dorey (recognized as a Future Star), as well as to our firm, Everett Dorey LLP (endorsed as a Recommended Firm). This honor is a well-deserved recognition of your accomplishments and the acknowledgment that our firm has received

Seymour Everett Quote in the Orange County Register

Everett Dorey managing partner, Seymour Everett quoted in Orange County Register regarding dismissal of Wrongful Death and Excessive Force claims against Santa Ana PD and Chief David Valentin. Everett credits the dismissal to the exemplary police work by Santa Ana PD and the leadership of Chief David Valentin.

Everett Dorey Receives Defense Victory on Behalf of the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Chief of Police

Everett Dorey secures a dismissal of wrongful death and excessive force claims against the City of Santa Ana and Chief David Valentin in the Lopez v Santa Ana matter field in Federal Court. This victory would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of an incredible litigation team, led by Partner Christopher Lee.

Samantha Dorey Nominated for the 2023 Women in Business Awards

The Orange County Business Journal's Women in Business Awards take place October 5 and Everett Dorey's Founding Partner Samantha Dorey is a nominee! This annual award ceremony honors five exceptional business and professional OC women who are making significant contributions to their organizations and the Orange County community. Congratulations Sam on your nomination!

Seymour Everett Recognized by Best Lawyers

Everett Dorey announces the recognition of Managing Partner and Co-Founder Seymour Everett in the commemorative 30th edition of the Best Lawyers in America. The firm is honored to have Sy recognized with such esteemed distinction in the legal profession.

Silvia Schaffer Recognized by Best Lawyers

Everett Dorey LLP congratulates our very own Silvia Chung Schaffer for being recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation | Defendants, Product Liability Litigation | Defendants, and Transportation Law. These awards are recognitions given to attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.