Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. - Irvine, CA
Established in 1889 and nationally celebrated as a premier litigation powerhouse, Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P. provides world-class product liability defense, complex commercial litigation, intellectual property protection, and automotive defense for multinational corporations from its Orange County office in Irvine.
National Litigation Powerhouse in Orange County, California
Defending against high-exposure mass torts, catastrophic product liability claims, and complex commercial disputes requires unmatched trial readiness and scientific depth. Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P. is internationally recognized as a go-to defense firm for Fortune 500 corporations and global enterprises. Operating from the Jamboree Center at 5 Park Plaza in Irvine, Shook's Orange County practice delivers decisive trial advocacy across California state and federal courts. Established in 1889, the firm has built an enduring legacy of courtroom excellence, distinguished by attorneys who combine deep technical know-how with creative litigation strategy. Led by Orange County Managing Partner Janet Hickson, the Irvine office represents multinational leaders in automotive manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, digital health, and chemical engineering. When enterprises face bet-the-company litigation, Shook delivers the courtroom power necessary to protect commercial viability and corporate reputations.
Strategic Corporate Defense and Litigation Practice Areas
The firm provides full-scope defense capabilities across multiple scientific, industrial, and commercial disciplines under state and federal law:
- Product Liability Defense: Defending industrial manufacturers against catastrophic injury, strict liability, failure-to-warn, design defect, and wrongful death lawsuits in high-stakes venues nationwide.
- Automotive and Mobility Litigation: Representing major automobile manufacturers and autonomous technology developers in rollover, crashworthiness, electronic stability, and component failure claims.
- Class Action and Mass Tort Defense: Defeating expansive consumer class actions, multi-district litigation proceedings, and aggregate toxic tort claims before certification.
- Life Sciences and Medical Device Defense: Providing trial defense for medical device innovators, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical corporations confronting complex regulatory and product safety scrutiny.
- Intellectual Property and Patent Litigation: Protecting proprietary innovations through patent infringement defense, trade secret enforcement, and USPTO inter partes review proceedings.
- Commercial and Business Litigation: Litigating high-dollar breach of contract claims, business torts, corporate governance controversies, and unfair competition allegations.
- Environmental and Toxic Tort Defense: Guiding industrial operators through regulatory enforcement actions, groundwater contamination claims, and Proposition 65 litigation.
The Intersection of Law and Scientific Mastery
A distinguishing hallmark of Shook, Hardy and Bacon is its unrivaled internal scientific infrastructure. The firm employs in-house research analysts, PhD scientists, pharmacologists, and engineers who collaborate directly with trial counsel to analyze complex technical data, cross-examine opposing expert witnesses, and translate intricate technical concepts into compelling courtroom arguments. Shook litigators have tried more than two hundred complex cases to verdict over the past decade, earning top-tier rankings in Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and BTI Litigation Outlook. By treating every case with a trial-first mindset, Shook positions corporate defendants to achieve early dismissals, favorable summary judgments, or complete defense verdicts.
Consult Shook, Hardy and Bacon in Irvine
In modern corporate litigation, generic defense strategies are insufficient against coordinated plaintiffs' bars. Multimillion-dollar liabilities require seasoned litigators who understand the scientific and business imperatives driving your industry. If your corporation is confronting significant civil litigation, an automotive component defect inquiry, or an intellectual property conflict in California or nationwide, contact Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P. at their Irvine headquarters to consult with premier business litigation lawyers.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated inside the premier Jamboree Center campus, located in the prominent Irvine Business Complex neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
Building Location
This is a modern, 20-story Class A LEED Gold Certified Travertine commercial office skyscraper known as Jamboree Center - 5 Park Plaza. It is situated three miles from John Wayne Airport and is adjacent to high-profile towers such as 3 Park Plaza.
Parking Details
Plentiful parking is available in the massive on-site multi-level parking structure connected to the Jamboree Center towers, featuring EV charging stations.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Route 53 (Anaheim / Irvine); nearest stop is at Main-Park Plaza.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the grand travertine-clad lobby on the first floor. Take the high-speed passenger elevators to the 16th floor to access the reception of Suite 1600.