Client dismissed from litigation based on Everett Dorey's Motion for Summary Judgement in Los Angeles Superior Court on October 16, 2024.
The case involved a Plaintiff who was run over by a truck on Defendant’s property, an international hotel chain. Facing significant damages, Everett Dorey was brought in as defense counsel after five years of litigation, developed defenses to support summary judgement and prevailed!
Everett Dorey had a fantastic evening last night celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal field alongside fellow members of the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law Inc (OCCDL) and the wider Orange County community.
We’re excited to share that Everett Dorey’s Founding Partner, Seymour Everett, has been named a “Litigation Star” in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation! This prestigious recognition highlights Sy’s exceptional skill and leadership in the field.
In a highly contentious jury trial involving claims of alleged exposure to “Toxic Mold” and “Volatile Organic Compounds” (VOCs), Everett Dorey attorneys, Samantha Dorey and Vanessa Vinje, obtained a 12-0 defense verdict in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Everett Dorey Partner Seymour Everett quoted in Orange County Register regarding the firm’s lawsuit filed against an Operator of a group home that is terrorizing the community. Two people dead in the home and others injured.
In an indoor air/environmental exposure case, Everett Dorey attorneys, Laura Williams and Patrick Albasha, were granted a Motion for Judgement on the Pleading in Los Angeles Superior Court. The case dealt with contract and habitability law and complex legal and factual issues that supported judgment in favor of the client.
Everett Dorey is proud to sponsor such a meaningful service event with Western State College of Law and Foster Love, a nationwide organization dedicated to improving the foster care experience for children. The firm, through Partner Silvia Schaffer, is honored to speak about the importance of giving back through volunteerism, sponsorships, and pro bono work.
At Everett Dorey, we believe in giving back through volunteerism and pro bono work, and Silvia's dedication to these values truly exemplifies our commitment. We're proud to support the next generation of legal professionals and can't wait to see the impact they'll make!
Everett Dorey is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Seymour Everett has been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
In a complex employment case, Everett Dorey attorneys, Seymour Everett, Christopher Lee, and James Truxaw, were granted a Motion for Summary Judgement in Orange County Superior Court on behalf of the city of Santa Ana. The case dealt with complex legal and factual issues that supported judgment in favor of the City.
We're thrilled to announce that Everett Dorey has been selected as one of the 2024 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!
Everett Dorey LLP's Partner and Co-Founder, Samantha Dorey is recognized in the Daily Journal's list of "Top Women Lawyers" for 2024. This annual award series from the Daily Journal recognizes the successes and victories of women lawyers in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, as well as their advancements in the legal industry.
Chambers and Partners has unveiled its 2024 Chambers USA Guide. Nationally, Everett Dorey is ranked among the nation's best law firms for commercial litigation. We are honored to be ranked among the best law firms in the country and grateful to all of our clients for allowing us the opportunity to earn that recognition.
Chambers is a leading legal ranking company that has differentiated the very best legal talent by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers through an unrivalled research methodology, delivering indispensable insights based on irrefutable rankings that truly reflect ability and talent.
Everett Dorey is excited to welcome the 2024 Summer Associates to the firm. Avinash Gupta earned a Bachelor of Arts at the UC San Diego . He is pursuing his J.D. at Chapman University Fowler School of Law . Mackenzie Biles earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, at the University of Southern California. She is pursuing her J.D. at Pepperdine Caruso Law.
Everett Dorey's Founding Partner, Seymour Everett, joined forces with attorney Jim Shott from James T. Shott & Associates to educate over 60 fourth graders from the Anaheim Elementary School District at the Mendez Tribute and Monument Park in Westminster, California.
Coordinated by ABOTA - Orange County, this civics and history lesson focused on the Mendez v. Westminster School District desegregation case, a pivotal moment in California's history. Sy and Jim engaged the students in a discussion about segregation and discrimination in Orange County during the 1940s, highlighting the significance of the Mendez case in desegregating schools. Each student received pocket Constitutions and OC ABOTA pencils. This annual event has successfully educated over 1,250 students and about 50 teachers to date.
Located within the Las Vegas metropolitan, a thriving hub for technology and innovation, this location is readily accessible and equipped to serve the surrounding areas. At Everett Dorey, we pride ourselves on our legal acumen, trial record, experience and ability to put clients in the best position to succeed.
Everett Dorey's Founding Partner, Samantha Dorey, was selected to speak as the Keynote Speaker at the Chapman University Fowler School of Law Admitted Student Preview Day Lunch on Saturday, April 6th. With a wealth of experience and wisdom, Samantha will impart invaluable advice to the incoming class of law students, offering insights that will undoubtedly shape their journey through legal education and beyond.
Orange County Business Journal recently spoke to Everett Dorey’s Co-Founder and Partner, Samantha Dorey, to discuss Orange County’s legal industry bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels of demand. With courthouses working through backlogs of cases now making it to trial, the demand for exceptional trial attorneys will continue to grow, especially in high stakes complex matters involving public entities, employment law and environmental law.
Everett Dorey congratulates all the honorees, incoming officers and directors, and scholarship recipients at the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association’s Installation Gala celebrating Black Excellence. We had an amazing time immersing ourselves in the curated music, food, and arts last night at the stunning Bowers Museum.
Everett Dorey is a proud sponsor of the gala and appreciate and recognize the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association’s ongoing commitment to diversity, professional improvement, and the advancement of justice through positive community involvement and excellence in the practice of law.
Congratulations to Everett Dorey's Partner and Co-Founder, Samantha Dorey for her nomination to the 2024 Orange County Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards from the Los Angeles Times!
The event will recognize accomplished female leaders from corporations and non-profit organizations throughout Orange County who have achieved remarkable success and accomplishments across different award categories. Additionally, there will be panel discussions featuring top business leaders, both designed to inform and inspire.