Hodel Wilks LLP - Irvine, CA

Pure Civil Litigation and High-Stakes Trial Advocacy in Irvine

When multi-million-dollar commercial disputes reach an impasse, having proven courtroom trial counsel makes all the difference. Located at 4 Park Plaza in Irvine, California, Hodel Wilks LLP is a specialized business litigation boutique dedicated entirely to pure litigation services. Founded by veteran litigators Matthew A. Hodel and Frederick L. Wilks-both former partners at major corporate law practices-the firm represents corporate plaintiffs and defendants across California state and federal courts. With over three decades of trial experience, fellow induction into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, and appearances before the California Supreme Court, the firm handles matters where trial is inevitable or where preparing for trial provides decisive settlement leverage. Whether an enterprise needs a lawyer urgently to defend against trade secret misappropriation or litigate a complex commercial contract breach, Hodel Wilks LLP delivers formidable trial advocacy.

Business Litigation and Complex Commercial Disputes

Hodel Wilks LLP prepares every case from day one with the assumption that it will be decided by a jury, judge, or arbitral tribunal. Practice areas include:

• Contract Lawyers: Litigating high-stakes commercial breach of contract claims, shareholder buyouts, joint venture fallouts, and corporate dissolution actions.
• Business Litigation Lawyers: Prosecuting and defending corporate fraud claims, unfair competition lawsuits, fiduciary duty breaches, and antitrust violations.
• Banking and Financial Disputes: Representing financial institutions, lenders, and corporate borrowers in commercial loan enforcement, credit facility disputes, and lender liability actions.

Commercial Real Estate and Intellectual Property Litigation

The firm regularly safeguards substantial commercial assets and proprietary technology in contentious courtroom conflicts:

• Commercial Real Estate Lawyers: Resolving high-value commercial leasing disputes, rent abatement conflicts, purchase agreement defaults, and title litigation for developers and property owners.
• Intellectual Property Disputes: Defending and asserting rights in patent infringement litigation, trademark disputes, copyright claims, and trade secret theft proceedings.
• Professional Malpractice Defense: Representing law firms, attorneys, and corporate fiduciaries in substantial legal malpractice and professional negligence actions.

Preventing Litigation and Front-End Strategic Counseling

Recognizing the tremendous expense and business disruption of courtroom trials, Hodel Wilks LLP helps corporate leadership identify structural transaction vulnerabilities before conflicts escalate. By reviewing liquidated damages clauses, dispute resolution protocols, and indemnification terms during major transactions, the firm helps clients prevent unnecessary litigation while maximizing legal remedies if disputes occur.

Nationally Recognized Trial Leadership in Orange County

Partner Matthew A. Hodel has been selected to Super Lawyers continuously for two decades and has chaired the Orange County Bar Association's Judiciary Committee. Corporate leaders and general counsel who choose to hire an attorney at Hodel Wilks LLP gain access to top-tier trial masters dedicated exclusively to their cause. If you need to find a lawyer who thrives in high-stakes civil litigation, contact the Irvine office at 4 Park Plaza to schedule a consultation with their trial team.