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Honored 7 Years Running!

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Umberg/Zipser LLP is proud to be recognized for the 7th consecutive year as one of The Civic 50 Orange County by OneOC and Points of Light. This honor celebrates the 50 most community-minded companies in Orange County and reflects our ongoing commitment to leveraging time, talent, and resources to make a lasting impact. We are grateful to be part of this important initiative and congratulate all of this year’s honorees.

Umberg/Zipser LLP Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition

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Umberg/Zipser LLP is proud to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including one selection for “Lawyer of the Year” in Orange County. In addition, two attorneys were named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Co-founding partner Thomas J. Umberg was honored as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Real Estate for Orange County, an accolade awarded to only a single lawyer in each specialty and metropolitan area.

These honors reflect the firm’s deep bench of experienced trial lawyers and its continued commitment to excellence.

“Lawyer of the Year” Award (2026 Edition)

  • Litigation – Real Estate (Orange County)

The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Patent
  • Trademark Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Litigation – Securities
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Copyright Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Advertising Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Banking and Finance
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Real Estate

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property

Umberg/Zipser LLP proudly celebrates Martin’s recognition for the third consecutive year in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025.

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Umberg/Zipser LLP proudly celebrates Martin’s recognition for the third consecutive year in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025.

This prestigious honor highlights Martin’s exceptional ability to craft and implement innovative intellectual property strategies that deliver real value to clients worldwide. His continued recognition is a testament to his leadership, insight, and dedication to excellence in the field of IP.

Please join us in congratulating Martin on this well-deserved achievement!

Umberg/Zipser LLP Named One of Orange County’s Best Places to Work for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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Umberg/Zipser LLP Named One of Orange County’s Best Places to Work for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Umberg/Zipser LLP is proud to be named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Orange County by the Orange County Business Journal, marking the firm’s fourth consecutive year receiving this honor. This recognition reflects the firm’s enduring commitment to cultivating an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding workplace where team members are valued and empowered to succeed.

The annual award program, conducted in partnership with Workforce Research Group, evaluates organizations based on a comprehensive review of workplace policies and practices, as well as anonymous employee feedback. The final rankings were published in the July 7, 2025, issue of the Orange County Business Journal.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg Named 2025 Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer

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Umberg/Zipser LLP proudly congratulates our founding partner, Senator Thomas J. Umberg, on being named the 2025 Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).

This prestigious honor recognizes Senator Umberg’s decades of service to the legal profession, the judiciary, and the broader community, as a California State Senator, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, retired U.S. Army Colonel, war crimes and federal prosecutor, and legal advocate.

Tom’s career exemplifies the highest standards of integrity, excellence, and public service. We are honored to work alongside him and thrilled to see his remarkable contributions recognized.

Please join us in congratulating Senator Umberg on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more about Senator Umberg’s career in today’s Daily Journal. http://bit.ly/4kXo6Zx

Umberg Zipser LLP Expands Litigation Practice in Orange County

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Orange County, CA – June 16, 2025 – Umberg Zipser LLP is pleased to announce the continued growth of its highly regarded litigation practice with the addition of two new litigation associates, Chris Wang and Ryan T. Tran. These strategic hires reflect the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and deepening its bench of talented litigators in Orange County.

Chris Wang joins the firm from Gibson Dunn and brings a strong background in complex litigation. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Law, magna cum laude, Chris was awarded both the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and Dean’s Honors Scholarship. He served as Notes and Comments Editor for the UC Irvine Law Review and received the Faculty Award in Mergers & Acquisitions. During law school, Chris was a Certified Law Student in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, where he represented detained immigrants on bond and asylum matters.

Ryan T. Tran comes to Umberg Zipser from Holland & Knight’s Newport Beach office, where he was a member of the West Coast Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on a wide range of business litigation matters, including contract disputes, fraud claims, and real estate conflicts. Ryan earned his J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he served as a research assistant to Professors David Marcus and Ingrid Eagly. He also dedicates time to pro bono work, including asylum advocacy and providing legal support to low-income and unhoused individuals.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris and Ryan to our team,” said Managing Partner Dean Zipser. “Each brings a unique combination of excellence, intellect, and passion that aligns perfectly with our firm’s culture and values. Their addition enhances our ability to serve our clients with excellence and furthers our mission to be a leading litigation and intellectual property firm in the region.”

Umberg Zipser continues to build on its reputation for high-quality legal representation across a broad range of complex litigation matters, offering clients both deep local roots and national expertise.

 

About Umberg Zipser LLP
Umberg Zipser LLP is a premier business litigation and intellectual property law firm based in Orange County, California. The firm’s attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields, offering strategic counsel and exceptional results to clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Driving Community Impact: Umberg/Zipser Sponsors OCBA Charity Golf Event

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Umberg/Zipser was once again proud to sponsor the OCBA Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble—an annual favorite hosted by the OCBA Charitable Fund, this year at the stunning Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point.

More than just a great day of golf and camaraderie, this event raises vital funds to support the OCBA Charitable Fund’s mission of providing resources and funding to legal and community programs that make a difference across Orange County.

Representing the firm in full swing were partners Dean Zipser, Scott Garner, and OCBA President, Mei Tsang—all committed to supporting the OCBA and giving back to our community.

Thank you to the OCBA Charitable Fund for hosting such a meaningful and memorable event. We’re honored to continue supporting the important work you do. Cheers to impact, connection, and a fantastic round of golf!

Umberg/Zipser Recognized in Chambers & Partners’ 2025 Spotlight

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We are thrilled to share that Umberg Zipser has been recognized by Chambers and Partners’ Spotlight California 2025 Guide for our experience in Intellectual Property Law in Orange County.

Chambers Spotlight shines a light on outstanding boutique and mid-size law firms that offer top-notch legal work, personalized client service, in-depth regional knowledge, and cost-effective solutions. Our inclusion in this guide underscores our dedication to cultivating strong client relationships and serving our community over the past eleven years.

Thank you to our clients for entrusting us with your valuable intellectual property.

Super Lawyers 2025 Selects Seven Umberg/Zipser Attorneys

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Umberg/Zipser LLP is proud to announce that seven of its partners have been included in the Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2025, a recognition reserved for only five percent of lawyers in California. In addition, Dean Zipser has been recognized again this year as a Top 50 Orange County Lawyer for the seventh consecutive year.

The following Umberg/Zipser attorneys have been recognized in the Southern California Super Lawyers list, each for multiple years:

In addition, Priti Phukan, Ph.D. is again recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for Intellectual Property Law, and this is her sixth consecutive year to receive that recognition.

Super Lawyers’ annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.