Hueston Hennigan LLP - Newport Beach, CA

Nationally Renowned Trial Advocates for High-Stakes Business Disputes

When high-stakes litigation threatens corporate viability, Fortune 500 companies and prominent executives turn to trial advocates of unquestioned caliber. Hueston Hennigan LLP is an elite national trial boutique with offices in Newport Beach, Los Angeles, and New York City. Established in 2015 by former federal prosecutors John C. Hueston and Brian J. Hennigan, the firm has earned national acclaim for courtroom agility and disruptive trial strategy. Having tried dozens of major cases nationwide, the firm secures precedent-setting jury verdicts and complete defense dismissals.

Trial-Focused Methodology from Day One of Litigation

Unlike conventional law firms that treat trial as an unexpected outcome of lengthy discovery battles, Hueston Hennigan structures every commercial dispute with an immediate eye toward the courtroom. Led by Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the legal team develops crisp, compelling trial themes that resonate with juries and judges alike. This relentless trial readiness creates decisive leverage, allowing corporate clients to dismantle opposing witness testimonies, secure favorable summary judgments, or negotiate extraordinary pre-trial settlements. From complex antitrust disputes against technology monopolies to massive environmental liabilities, the firm possesses unmatched litigation depth.

White-Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations

In addition to private commercial litigation, Hueston Hennigan maintains a premier white-collar defense and internal investigations practice. Drawing upon decades of leadership in the United States Department of Justice, including lead prosecutorial roles in the landmark Enron trials, the firm guides corporate boards, special audit committees, and senior executives through high-profile government inquiries. When corporate leaders urgently need a criminal defense attorney to interface with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, or state regulatory bodies, Hueston Hennigan provides proactive, discrete, and devastatingly effective defense strategies that neutralize regulatory exposure before indictments occur.

Comprehensive Practice Areas in Commercial and Intellectual Property Law

The firm delivers premier courtroom representation across high-value practice areas, including:

• High-stakes business litigation: Litigating breach of contract, business torts, corporate governance disputes, partnership dissolutions, and joint venture conflicts.
• Intellectual property and trade secrets: Protecting patents, trademarks, and trade secrets in federal courts, including landmark Lanham Act verdicts for global consumer brands.
• Copyright and entertainment law: Securing complete defense verdicts in multi-million-dollar copyright infringement and licensing battles for leading entertainment studios.
• Securities and corporate governance: Defending public corporations and executive directors against shareholder derivative actions, class actions, and SEC enforcement actions.
• Crisis management and internal investigations: Conducting sensitive corporate investigations to address whistleblower claims, compliance audits, and corporate malfeasance.

Partnering with Industry Leaders When Everything Is at Stake

Consistently honored as Trial Firm of the Year by Law360 and ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA, Hueston Hennigan aligns its financial incentives with client objectives by offering value-driven, performance-based fee structures. Demanding corporate leaders who seek to hire an attorney for mission-critical disputes receive unmatched dedication and fierce trial advocacy. Contact the Newport Beach office on Newport Center Drive to connect with the firm trial counsel.