Severson & Werson - Irvine, CA
Severson and Werson is a premier California financial services and business litigation law firm located in Irvine, California. Established in 1945, the firm provides institutional lenders, national banks, corporations, and employers with defense counsel across banking litigation, creditors rights, consumer class action defense, employment law, and commercial real estate.
Sophisticated Financial Services and Commercial Litigation in Irvine
Navigating the complex landscape of California financial regulations, commercial lending, and high-exposure corporate disputes requires authoritative defense counsel. Situated at 19100 Von Karman Avenue in the heart of Irvine's business district, Severson and Werson has represented regional and national financial institutions, commercial enterprises, and employers for eight decades. Originally established in 1945 and now combined with Stinson LLP, the firm delivers robust litigation capabilities backed by deep courtroom experience. Whether an institutional client needs a lawyer urgently to defend against an emerging class action or a corporation requires trial advocacy in commercial contract litigation, the Irvine legal team delivers strategic, cost-effective representation.
Banking Litigation and Consumer Class Action Defense
Severson and Werson is recognized across California as a benchmark litigation practice for retail banks, auto finance lenders, mortgage servicers, and financial fintech entities. The firm defends financial organizations against individual lawsuits and aggregate claims involving:
- Contract Lawyers: Resolving commercial lending disputes, credit facility defaults, loan servicing conflicts, and inter-creditor disagreements.
- Business Litigation Lawyers: Defending financial entities against allegations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth in Lending Act, and California unfair competition statutes.
- Class Action Defense: Defeating complex nationwide and statewide consumer class actions challenging lending disclosures, loan modifications, and billing practices.
Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, and Commercial Real Estate
When corporate debtors file for insolvency or commercial real estate transactions become contested, the firm acts decisively to safeguard secured creditor assets:
- Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights: Representing secured creditors, asset purchasers, and financial institutions in Chapter 11 reorganizations, automatic stay litigation, and preference actions.
- Commercial Real Estate Lawyers: Litigating commercial foreclosure disputes, lease enforcement, mechanic's liens, and commercial construction defect claims.
- Mortgage Servicing Defense: Defending lenders against claims of wrongful foreclosure, loan servicing errors, and statutory loan modification violations.
Comprehensive Labor and Employment Defense
Employers operating in Southern California must navigate one of the nation's most demanding employment regulatory frameworks. Severson and Werson provides proactive workplace compliance counsel and aggressive trial defense for businesses:
- Wrongful Termination Lawyers: Defending management against retaliation claims, whistleblower allegations, and breach of employment contracts.
- Workplace Discrimination Lawyers: Resolving sensitive workplace disputes alleging discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, and medical leaves.
- Harassment Lawyers: Defending corporate employers against hostile work environment accusations and sexual harassment lawsuits.
- Wage and Hour Lawyers: Defending businesses against class action lawsuits regarding meal periods, overtime pay, and expense reimbursement claims.
Recognized Excellence in California Civil Litigation
The litigators at Severson and Werson have repeatedly received top industry honors, including selections to The Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, and Southern California Super Lawyers, along with AV Preeminent ratings by Martindale-Hubbell. Corporate general counsel and business leaders looking to hire an attorney with decades of specialized financial experience trust the firm to protect their commercial interests. If your organization needs to find a lawyer with a proven track record in complex commercial litigation, contact the Irvine office at 19100 Von Karman Avenue to schedule a consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the premier Irvine Business Complex district, situated minutes away from the John Wayne Airport in Irvine, California.
Building Location
This office is located in the striking Atrium building at 19100 Von Karman Ave, a high-rise commercial office tower adjacent to the popular Bistango Restaurant and the Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art.
Parking Details
On-site surface parking and parking structure options are available for clients and visitors, with standard parking fees applying.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority Route 178 (UC Irvine); nearest stop is at Von Karman-Campus.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of the iconic Atrium building. Take the elevator to the 7th floor, where you will find the law firm located in Suite 700.