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    • Amy Lesperance Han
    • Phillip R. Kaplan
    • Molly Magnuson
    • Priti Phukan, Ph.D.
    • Carole E. Reagan
    • Todd W. Smith
    • Adina W. Stowell
    • Mei Tsang
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    • Dean J. Zipser
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We never lose sight of our clients' objectives, and we work creatively to achieve them.​

               ~ Dean Zipser

Brent S. Colasurdo

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Brent S. Colasurdo is an associate with Umberg/Zipser where he focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation.
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Ryan S. Dean

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Ryan specializes in global patent and trademark prosecution for clients of all sizes, and focuses primarily in the areas of mechanical and aerospace engineering
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Ethan Feng

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Ethan Feng is an associate at Umberg/Zipser where he focuses his practice in complex commercial litigation, professional liability disputes, and employment litigation.

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Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.

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Martin has almost two decades of experience in domestic and International patent prosecution, working in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical devices, organic chemistry, and general mechanical arts.
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Mark A. Finkelstein

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Mark Finkelstein is a partner at Umberg/Zipser with more than 25 years of intellectual property and complex litigation experience.


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Scott B. Garner

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Scott B. Garner is a partner at Umberg/Zipser in Irvine, California. He represents clients in complex business litigation matters, with a particular focus on professional liability disputes and ethics counseling.


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Phillip R. Kaplan

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Phillip R. Kaplan is a recognized leader in the Orange County legal community, and is an accomplished business trial lawyer with a record of handling his client’s most difficult cases. 


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Molly Magnuson

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Molly Magnuson is an experienced, results-oriented litigation attorney. Molly’s experience comes not only from working for significant clients, but also from working in some of America’s top law firms, which has created exposure to high-stakes, complex commercial litigation.

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Priti Phukan, Ph.D.

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Priti Phukan concentrates her practice on patent and trademark prosecution across various technology industries, including chemistry, life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, and mechanical engineering.
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Carole E. Reagan

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Carole E. Reagan’s practice focuses on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. She has successfully represented business clients across a diverse array of industries.
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Todd W. Smith

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Todd Smith’s practice focuses on complex business litigation in state and federal courts representing companies and individuals in partnership disputes, shareholder and derivative litigation, real estate disputes, trade secrets, and unfair competition claims.
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Adina W. Stowell

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Adina Stowell specializes in complex litigation involving corporate, commercial, trade secret, and real estate disputes in both state and federal courts.

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Mei Tsang

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Mei has an international intellectual property practice focused on helping clients formulate their IP strategy, and shepherding their IP through various business cycles to achieve their business goals worldwide.
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Thomas J. Umberg

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Thomas J. Umberg has extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts and has been selected as a “Best Lawyer” for the prestigious publication “The Best Lawyers in America®” in commercial litigation for 12 consecutive years.
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Vikki L. Vander Woude

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Vikki has a broad and diverse professional background having worked in large and small law firms, as in-house counsel, and as a research attorney for the courts, which gives her a unique perspective and skill set that is of immeasurable benefit to clients.
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Dean Zipser

Dean J. Zipser


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Dean J. Zipser is a recognized leader in the Orange County legal community, having served as President of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) along with many other professional leadership positions.


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  • 1920 Main Street, Suite 750, Irvine, CA 92614
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Umberg/Zipser is a premier business litigation and intellectual property boutique.  Drawing on decades of experience in some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms, as well as national and state government service, Umberg/Zipser provides clients with unparalleled legal services. 

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  • ABOUT
    • Firm Overview
    • Selected Honors & Awards
    • Professional Activities & Community Involvement
    • Charitable Support
    • Careers
  • PRACTICE AREAS
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Intellectual Property
    • Lawyer Liability & Legal Ethics
    • Class Actions
    • Government & Regulatory
    • White Collar Investigations & Defense
  • PROFESSIONALS
    • Brent S. Colasurdo
    • Ryan S. Dean
    • Ethan Feng
    • Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.
    • Mark A. Finkelstein
    • Scott B. Garner
    • Amy Lesperance Han
    • Phillip R. Kaplan
    • Molly Magnuson
    • Priti Phukan, Ph.D.
    • Carole E. Reagan
    • Todd W. Smith
    • Adina W. Stowell
    • Mei Tsang
    • Thomas J. Umberg
    • Vikki L. Vander Woude
    • Dean J. Zipser
  • NEWS
  • CONTACT
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    • Firm Overview
    • Selected Honors & Awards
    • Professional Activities & Community Involvement
    • Charitable Support
    • Careers
  • PRACTICE AREAS
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Intellectual Property
    • Lawyer Liability & Legal Ethics
    • Class Actions
    • Government & Regulatory
    • White Collar Investigations & Defense
  • PROFESSIONALS
    • Brent S. Colasurdo
    • Ryan S. Dean
    • Ethan Feng
    • Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.
    • Mark A. Finkelstein
    • Scott B. Garner
    • Amy Lesperance Han
    • Phillip R. Kaplan
    • Molly Magnuson
    • Priti Phukan, Ph.D.
    • Carole E. Reagan
    • Todd W. Smith
    • Adina W. Stowell
    • Mei Tsang
    • Thomas J. Umberg
    • Vikki L. Vander Woude
    • Dean J. Zipser
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