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Callahan & Blaine

United States 2025

Overview

When you face complex business litigation, who would you rather have representing you: an experienced litigation specialist from a firm full of litigation specialists, or a junior attorney at a law firm whose primary focus lies elsewhere?

At Callahan & Blaine, all of our attorneys are experienced world-class litigators. Litigation has been our focus since we started the firm in 1984, and as a result we have a national reputation for aggressively litigating and consistently winning complex multi-million dollar cases. Whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant, we have the experience and expertise you need.

95% Win Ratio

Over the past 20 years, we’ve won over 95% of our cases through trial or settlement. Whether we’re successfully presenting your case in a courtroom or negotiating an advantageous settlement in a conference room, we play to win.

We’ve secured both the largest verdict in Orange County history – a $934 million jury verdict for Beckman Coulter – and the largest personal injury settlement in U.S. history – a $50 million settlement. We are . . .

Focused – We are a litigation firm. We’ve successfully handled thousands of disputes for a blue-chip client roster that runs the gamut from entrepreneurial mid-market companies to Fortune 1000 corporations.

Experienced – Nearly all of our attorneys have at least 10 years experience, and many have over 20. Callahan & Blaine has no junior associates working on client files. We know what we’re doing, and our expertise translates into powerful results for you.

Aggressive – We’ll leave no stone unturned in preparing and litigating your case. Whether we’re identifying issues and tactics, finding evidence, preparing motions or cross-examining witnesses, our approach is persistent, thorough and relentless. We call it Our Will To Win.

Callahan & Blaine’s business litigation practice is chaired by our managing principal, Daniel J. Callahan, one of America’s preeminent litigators. Mr. Callahan and the 20+ senior attorneys who practice with him have successfully litigated a wide array of complex business litigation cases from both the plaintiff and defendant perspectives, including: breach of contract, fraud, breach of warranty, product defect cases, partnership or shareholder disputes, unfair business practices, intellectual property litigation, directors and officers disputes, defamation, and more.
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32
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Practice Areas:
7
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
5

Rankings

Regional

Orange County

Tier
1
Orange County
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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3
Orange County
Commercial Litigation

Rankings

Regional

Orange County

Tier
1
Orange County
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
3
Orange County
Commercial Litigation

Practice Areas

Callahan & Blaine has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Callahan & Blaine proudly has 5 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Santa Ana, CA
Three Hutton Centre Drive, Ninth Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92707
United States
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