Umberg/Zipser LLP is pleased to share that seven firm partners have been named to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list, an honor awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys statewide.
The firm also celebrates Dean Zipser’s continued distinction as one of the Top 50 Orange County Lawyers, marking his eighth consecutive year receiving this recognition.
The following Umberg/Zipser attorneys have earned placement on the Southern California Super Lawyers list, each recognized across multiple years:
- Mark Finkelstein – Intellectual Property Litigation – 2009–2013; 2015–2026
- Scott Garner – Professional Liability: Defense – since 2015
- Phillip Kaplan – Business Litigation – 2005–2018; 2022–2026
- Carole Reagan – Business Litigation – since 2019
- Mei Tsang – Intellectual Property – since 2017
- Thomas Umberg – Business Litigation – since 2021
Dean Zipser – Business Litigation – since 2005
Additionally, Priti Phukan, Ph.D., has once again been selected as a Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property Law. This marks her seventh consecutive year receiving that distinction.