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An experienced litigator with a strong background in intellectual property and general commercial law, Cory has first and second-chaired trials in both state and federal courts, handled numerous appeals and arbitrations and negotiated favorable settlements on behalf of a legion of clients including prominent entertainment, fashion, real estate and financial services companies. Cory frequently counsels his individual and business clients on conflict avoidance, but when conflict cannot be avoided, he makes it his practice to season his zealous advocacy with honesty, integrity and humor.
In August 2014, after spending nine years in Big Law (2005-2008 at Locke Lord LLP and 2008-2014 at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP), Cory joined forces with his former Locke Lord colleague and close friend, Brandon Witkow, to launch a full-service boutique firm that offers high end legal services at a reasonable cost. Early in his career in 2007, Cory took a leave of absence from private practice to clerk for the Hon. John F. Walter of the United States District Court for the Central District of Los Angeles. Prior to attending law school, Cory was a Teach for America corps member, teaching second grade in the South Bronx in New York City and sixth grade in Southeast Los Angeles. In January 2000, Cory earned his Bachelor of Arts, Phi Beta Kappa, from Rice University in Houston. Cory grew up on the North Shore of Chicago and remains a huge Chicago sports fan, and, unrelatedly, is also a supporter of Arsenal Football Club.
Cory is a 2005 graduate of the UCLA School of Law and has also been a practicing member of the California Bar since 2005. Cory splits his time between California and Illinois and is licensed to practice law in both California and Illinois.
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Posted by David | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
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I recently was involved in a complex IP case and was lucky enough to find Cory. He is without question one of the finest attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with in my career and personal life. He's smart, quick, knows the law and most importantly CARES! He delivers exactly what he promises...
"Excellent attorney and all around great guy. I've referred many clients to Cory, and in each instance they have reported how happy and thankful they were for the referral and how much they liked him."
"Cory is a great attorney whom I have known since 2002. I would recommend him to anyone seeking counsel in the area of intellectual property or business litigation."
"I endorse Cory because he did a terrific job on a real property case on which I worked with him. My office was assisting a mother and daugher who were on the verge of foreclosure and eviction. In pro per, they had filed a motion to vacate the judgment. My office was swamped, and at our request, Cory agreed to appear at the hearing on the motion and try to save our clients from losing their home. Cory had very little time to prepare for the hearing, but he jumped right in and did a prodigious amount of work in a short period of time. I attended the hearing, and Cory did a superb job at oral argument. The judge took the case under submission, a result that we considered quite a victory in itself. Cory didn't stop there. He helped our clients file a lis pendens and prepare for an appeal. Nearly a week later, the court still had not ruled on the motion, and Cory went in again ex parte. He persuaded the judge to grant the motion and vacate the judgment. Our clients were ecstatic."
"Cory is intelligent, hard-working, knowledgeable and full of integrity. We have worked together in the past, and I have now known him for almost eight years. Based on my working directly with him and observing him work with others, I endorse and recommend him."
"Cory's an outstanding litigator. A zealous advocate who offers legal advice that is both reasonable and rational. I'd trust him to handle any matter."
"Cory is fantastic to work with - he is incredibly smart and a wonderful advocate. He fights for his clients with passion and dedication. There is no better lawyer out there to have on your side."
Litigation lawyer
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Real estate lawyer
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008 - 2014
Senior Associate, Business Litigation, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Hon. John F. Walter, United States District Court, Central District of California
2005 - 2008
Associate, Business Litigation, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP
2004 - 2004
Summer Associate, Lord Bissell & Brook
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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