Umberg/Zipser LLP is proud to announce that five attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers® list, recognizing attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

• Dean J. Zipser — Business Litigation (recognized for the 23rd year)
• Mark A. Finkelstein — Intellectual Property Litigation (recognized for the 18th year)
• Scott B. Garner — Professional Liability: Defense (recognized for the 13th year)
• Mei Tsang — Intellectual Property (recognized for the 11th year)
• Carole E. Reagan — Business Litigation (recognized for the 9th year)

The continued recognition of these attorneys reflects the depth of experience and talent across Umberg/Zipser’s litigation and intellectual property practices. Whether representing businesses in high-stakes commercial disputes, protecting valuable intellectual property, or advising clients in complex professional liability matters, our attorneys are committed to delivering strategic, results-driven counsel.

We congratulate Dean, Mark, Scott, Mei, and Carole on this achievement and thank our clients and peers for the confidence they place in our firm.

In the August 2026 issue of Orange County Lawyer, Umberg/Zipser partner Scott Garner and associate Amy Lesperance explore the growing emphasis on civility in the legal profession. The article examines recent developments from the California Supreme Court and State Bar, explains why civility is fully compatible with zealous advocacy, and discusses the practical benefits of professionalism for clients, courts, and attorneys alike. Drawing on recent case law, ethics guidance, and evolving professional standards, the authors make the case that civility is not simply good manners. It is an essential component of effective advocacy and a hallmark of excellent lawyering.

Read “A New Era of Civility?” in Orange County Lawyer (PDF).

This article first appeared in Orange County Lawyer, August 2026 (Vol. 68 No. 8), p. 34. The views expressed herein are those of the author. They do not necessarily represent the views of Orange County Lawyer magazine, the Orange County Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund, or their staffs, contributors, or advertisers. All legal and other issues must be independently researched.