Attorneys

JAY D. ADKISSON
JAY D. ADKISSON

Jay Adkisson is an attorney who practices in the areas of creditor-debtor litigation, asset protection and wealth preservation, and captive insurance companies and insurance/reinsurance litigation. He is also a columnist for Forbes.com, an author of several books, and a popular legal and financial speaker on a variety of topics.

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JOHN M. ALPAY
JOHN M. ALPAY

John M. Alpay brings over 20 years of general counsel and senior corporate executive experience to Adkisson Pitet LLP.  He has experience in all facets of business law which enables him to provide advice on all matters of company operations including corporate governance, logistics and transportation, intellectual property, labor and employment, privacy and consumer products.

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CARL A. BERTHOLD JR.
CARL A. BERTHOLD JR.

Carl A. Berthold Jr. is licensed to practice law in California. Mr. Berthold received his legal education at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles with a concentration in corporate law.  He has experience in bankruptcy, personal injury, medical malpractice, consumer warranty fraud and misrepresentation.  He attended Louisiana State University for his undergrad work.  Adkisson Pitet LLP is proud to have him join our team.

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JOSEPH P. BUSCH III

Mr. Busch has established an arbitration and mediation practice in his areas of expertise: securities, accountant liability, employee benefits (“ERISA”) and other complex business litigation. Mr. Busch will also be assisting the lawyers of Adkisson Pitet in their active matters.

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MICHAEL L. CHUN
MICHAEL L. CHUN

Michael L. Chun is a senior corporate and business law attorney with over 20 years of law firm and in-house experience advising public and private companies on US and worldwide legal matters. He provides clients with practical, effective solutions to their corporate transactional, legal, and business issues.

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PETER HARDIN
PETER HARDIN

Peter Hardin has fifteen years of experience prosecuting and defending criminal cases as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, a Deputy District Attorney, a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and a member of two of the nation's most prestigious boutique litigation law firms. The breadth and depth of Mr. Hardin's experience provides him insight into prosecutors' and investigators' goals and strategies, an understanding he leverages in fighting for his clients' rights and freedom.

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JOSEPH PETRUCELLI
JOSEPH PETRUCELLI III

Joseph Petrucelli is an attorney whose practice is focused primarily on counseling entrepreneurs and their families. His primary focus is on business and personal legal and tax matters ranging from business startup to sale with an emphasis on estate preservation. During his career, he has rendered written opinions on complex tax, corporate, estate planning matters, and has represented clients in tax controversies. He is often asked to speak on matters relating to estate and tax planning.

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CHRISTOPHER L. PITET
CHRISTOPHER L. PITET

Christopher L. Pitet is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pitet has litigated and tried a wide range of significant civil matters for corporate and individual clients. Mr. Pitet also has the distinction of being Orange County’s first Reserve Deputy District Attorney, where he prosecutes criminal matters at the special request of the District Attorney.

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DANIEL M. RAAD
DANIEL M. RAAD

Daniel Raad is the perfect example of what a hardworking, aggressive, yet highly ethical attorney is. Throughout his career, he has represented both injured victims and aggrieved workers in the workplace and understands the physical and financial burdens that result from an accident.  

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