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Biography
Whether the particular matter on which I am working involves a trial, an appeal, or a transaction, I believe that the best way to provide valuable and effective representation to my clients is to (1) assist the client in identifying the objective or objectives to be accomplished, and (2) always maintain focus on those objectives. The client's objectives are paramount, and define success in the matter. And, the success that I am able to achieve is always the result of care, attention to detail, creativity, and experience.
Excellence in high stakes litigation and appeals through knowledge, experience, and creativity.
I have specialized expertise in all areas of competitive practices litigation.
My experience in business litigation includes virtually any issue confronted by businesses.
My experience in intellectual property litigation includes federal, state, and PTO litigation.
My experience includes all aspects of real estate, from acquisition through sale.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
40%
49 years | 2,000 cases
Antitrust and Trade Law
20%
49 years | 600 cases
Intellectual Property
20%
49 years | 400 cases
Real Estate
20%
49 years | 3,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
GEORGE C. RUDOLPH, A Professional Corporation
19800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 860, Irvine, CA, 92612-2493
rudolphlawgroup.com/attorneysOnline Presence
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George Cooper Rudolph's Reviews
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Posted by Rossana | August 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Mr Rudolph
So many years ago I had the pressure working for him and his beautiful family , he is a wonderful person , he help me in the past in a legal way without changing me anything, I am so great full , he is a great lawyer the best ❤️❤️❤️
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Excellent Lawyer
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rudolph at a legal seminar. In speaking with him, I asked for his advice/opinion on a personal matter. Mr. Rudolph did not hesitate to offer his advice and the end result of my case was in my favor. Mr. Rudolph is very personable and kind~hearted. He also refused to ...
Posted by Alex A. | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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A great lawyer and a credit to the entire profession.
George is a top-flight attorney. I have a very good basis for comparison, and George C. Rudolph is in every way the best lawyer I have ever encountered. He is a master of his chosen specialty. He is kind, patient and understanding when working with you through the details of your legal matter. He k...
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent and Personable
Mr. Rudolph handled a case for me, which ended in settling out of court and not dragging a sensitive matter through the system. Mr. Rudolph is very knowledgeable and personable, and has sympathy and patience. I admire his work ethics, intelligence, as well as his leadership throughout the community. ...
Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2013
George Rudolph Esq.
Mr. Rudolph is professional and experienced. He responds immediately to phone calls and emails and answered all of my questions. My case involved both child support and alimony. It is a sensitive and stressful experience yet Mr. Rudolph managed to make it as easy as possible on me the client with ...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2017
National Executive Committee, Anti-Defamation League
2016
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2016
Bus. Lit. Committee, Bus. Law Section, State Bar of California
2016
National Executive Committee, Anti-Defamation League
2016
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Order of Justicia, Litigation Counsel of America
2015
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2015
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2015
Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
National Executive Committee, Anti=Defamation League
2015
Business Litigation Committee, Business Law Section, State Bar of California
2015
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2014
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2014
Order of Justicia, Litigation Counsel of America
2014
Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America
2014
National Executive Committee, Anti-Defamation League
2014
Business Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section, State Bar of California
2014
Chair, Communications, BLS-BLC, State Bar of California
2013
Order of Justicia, Litigation Counsel of America
2013
Top Lawyers In California, American Lawyer Media
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2013
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America
2013
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2013
National Executive Committee, Anti-Defamation League
2013
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2012
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2012
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2012
Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America
2012
Order of Justicia, Litigation Counsel of America
2012
National Executive Committee, Anti-Defamation League
2011
Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America
2011
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2011
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2011
Order of Justicia, Litigation Counsel of America
2010
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2010
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Founding Fellow, lOrange County Bar Foundation
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2008
Founding Fellow, Orange County Bar Foundation
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2007
National Comission, Anti-Defamation League
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Trustee, 1066 Foundation, Hastings College of the Law
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Trustee, 1066 Foundation, Hastings College of the Law
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Trustee, 1066 Foundation, Hastings College of the Law
1994
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - 2010
Partner, Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps
2004 - 2007
Senior Attorney, Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman
1999 - 2004
Shareholder, Buchalter Nemer Fields & Younger
1988 - 1999
Shareholder, The Rudolph Law Group
1983 - 1988
Shareholder, McKittrick, Jackson, DeMarco & Peckenpaugh
1976 - 1983
Shareholder, Fulop, Rolston, Burns & McKittrick
Associations
2015 - Present
Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Southwest RegionBoard Member
2011 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow; Order of Justicia; Order of Certus
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar FoundationFounding Fellow
1979 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1976 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2016
State Bart of CaliforniaCo-Vice Chair, Bus. Lit. Committee, Bus. Law Section
2016 - 2018
Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Southwest RegionCo-Chair, Civil Rights Committee
2014 - 2016
Bus. Lit. Committee, Bus. Law Section, State Bar of CaliforniaChair, Communications Subcommittee
2014 - 2016
Business Litigation Committee, Business Law Section, State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2012 - 2019
Anti-Defamation LeagueNational Executive Committee
2012 - 2015
COB (Children's Opportunity for Brilliance) Community, Inc.Director
2008 - 2011
Warren J. Ferguson, American Inns of CourtMaster Bencher
2006 - 2019
Anti-Defamation LeagueNational Commissioner
2002 - 2014
Anti-Defamation League, Orange County/Long Beach RegionRegional Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Venturi v. Ozzello, et al.
Obtained judgment for plaintiff on all issues, including buy out of real property at market price.
Horovitz v. Summerland Senior Living, LLC
Obtained favorable settlement for plaintiff, providing plaintiff with all rights of acquisition and devleopment of the property.
Quintero v. Omega Home Remodeling, Inc.
Obtained favorable settlement for defendant on all claims.
Andry v, Andry
Obtained decision on all liability issues, trustee was removed, and new trustee appointed, pending trial of damages issues.
GreenTek Construction, Inc. v. Omega Home Remodeling, Inc.
Obtained favorable settlement for defendant on all claims.
Kuo v. Lee, et al.
Obtained favorable settlement for plaintiff, providing plaintiff with market value buy-out of all partnership and real estate interests.
Meade v. Adams
Obtained judgment for plaintiff on all issues.
Edwards v. Edwards
Obtained favorable settlement for plaintiff, resolving all issues.
Option One Mortgage Corporation v. Patterson
Judgment for client affirmed.
Merjan Financial Corporation, et al. v. Pacific Millennium (U.S.) Corporation, et al.
Writ of Supersedeas granted
Energy Systems International, LLC v. Pacific Millennium Investment Corporation
Client restored to full ownership.
Meyer v. Clouse, et al.
Favorably settled, pending hearing on client's motions for preliminary injunction and appointment of receiver.
Kim v. Old Canal Financial Corporation, et al.
Summary judgment entered in favor of client.
SCT v. Advanced Coated Plastics
Verdict in favor of client, determining misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duties.
Zengen, Inc. v. Lipton, et al.
Case settled following entry of interlocutory judgment, declaring the board election invalid.
Higgins v. Mirror Bright Polish Company
Affirmed. Unpublished opinion.
Rutter v. Whitmore
Affirmed. Unpublished opinion.
Karas v. Miller
Reversed. Unpublished opinion.
Hernandez v. Universal City Studios Credit Union
Reversed. Unpublished opinion.
Word of God Fellowship, Inc. v. Coast Community College District, et al.
Reversed. Unpublished opinion.
Education
1976
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Southern California
BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2008
Family Law Section
What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know About Trusts
2007
Attorneys' Summit
Real Estate Loan Fraud
2005
Advanced California Evidence
Trial Evidence
2004
Advanced California Judgment Collection
Advanced California Judgment Collection
1994
Fundamentals of Civil Litigation During Trial
Fundamentals of Civil Litigation During Trial
1993
Fundamentals of Civil Procedure Before Trial
Civil Procedure Before Trial
1992
Preparing and Examining Expert Witnesses
Preparing and Examining Expert Witnesses
1989
Fundamentals of Civil Trial Practice
Fundamentals of Civil Trial Practice
1987
How to Win Post-trial Motions and Enforce Judgments
How to Win Post-trial Motions and Enforce Judgments
Publications
2001
Buchalter Nemer "Points and Authorities"
CREATING AN ENFORCEABLE NON-COMPETITION CLAUSE IN CALIFORNIA
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides