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Alicia is highly skilled and very experienced at litigation and dispute resolution in high stake business and real estate conflicts. She has been hailed by clients for her effective, efficient, and creative approach to resolving disputes with solutions that align with the client's litigation goals and business needs. Her skillful and thorough case preparation often develops crucial evidence which leads to early and decisive settlement. Alicia understands her client's goals of achieving success in a cost-effective manner. As a result, Alicia engages the assistance of junior attorneys, paralegals, or law clerks if the task can most efficiently be handled by someone else with her oversight.

Cathy Tran Moses is a litigation partner in the Firm’s Orange County office. Cathy specializes in complex business litigation, including partnership disputes, breach of contract disputes, business torts, insurance coverage litigation, and other real estate litigation. Cathy practices in federal courts, California state courts, and arbitrations, and has obtained successful results for clients at all stages of litigation, including pre-litigation negotiations, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeal. Cathy also has represented management in high-stakes employment litigation, and advises clients on compliance with California labor and employment laws.