Irvine, California
Counsel
for what
matters most.
Considered advice.
Committed advocacy.
Premium Legal Partners represents individuals, families and businesses across nine practice areas, in state and federal courts.
01The Firm
A California law firm for individuals, families and businesses — at the negotiating table, in state and federal courts, and in the agreements and plans that protect what they have built.
Nine practice areas
From civil litigation and criminal defense to immigration, family law, real estate and estate planning.
State and federal courts
Our attorneys are admitted in California, New York and Connecticut; in federal district courts in California, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut; and in the Second and Ninth Circuits.
One responsible attorney
Each matter is led by a responsible attorney, supported by paralegals and case managers where appropriate.
02Practices
Nine practices. One coordinated team.
Matters that cross practice lines — the immigration consequences of a criminal charge, or a divorce involving real estate or business assets — are handled together, by one team.
Disputes & Defense
In the courtroom and at the negotiating table.
- 01Civil LitigationStrategic representation in civil disputes — resolved through negotiation, mediation or trial.
- 02Criminal DefenseA rigorous, strategic defense — protecting your rights from the first hour after arrest through trial.
- 03Personal InjuryRepresentation for those harmed by negligence — built on evidence, experts and readiness for trial.
Individuals & Families
Status, family and the future.
- 04ImmigrationFamily- and employment-based immigration for individuals, families and employers.
- 05Family LawCareful, discreet counsel for divorce, custody, support and the agreements that protect families.
- 06Surrogacy & Fertility LawAgreements and court proceedings for surrogacy, donation and assisted reproduction.
Business & Private Clients
Structure, property and legacy.
- 07Business & CorporateFormation, governance and the agreements that let a company grow on a sound legal footing.
- 08Real EstateTransactions, leasing and real-estate disputes — from contract to closing to the courtroom.
- 09Trusts, Estates & ProbatePlans that protect a legacy — and steady counsel through probate and estate disputes.
03How we work
Measured counsel,
clearly given.
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An attorney leads every matter.
Each matter is led by a responsible attorney, supported by paralegals and case managers where appropriate.
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Advice in plain language.
We learn the heart of the matter, explain your position plainly and recommend the course — negotiation, mediation or the courtroom — that serves your interests.
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Costs and progress, made clear.
Fees are explained before you retain the firm. You are kept informed by email, telephone and scheduled check-ins.
04People
Attorneys
All people-
Partner
Michael Israel
Civil LitigationBusiness & CorporatePersonal Injury
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
Admitted in California, 2009 -
Senior Attorney
William J. Penisten
Civil LitigationGeneral LiabilityConstruction Defect
J.D., University of Iowa College of Law
Admitted in California, 2009 -
Senior Attorney
Jonathan Rapel
Criminal DefensePersonal InjuryFamily Law
J.D., University of La Verne College of Law
Admitted in California, 2012 -
Senior Attorney
Garth Sullivan
ImmigrationCivil LitigationFederal Appeals
J.D., Rutgers University School of Law
Admitted in California, New York and Connecticut
Professional staff
Paralegals and case managers who support the firm’s matters, working in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
- Tianyi GuSenior Paralegal
- Denise LauCase Manager
- Runze LiCase Manager
- Cedar WangParalegal
- Yifan ZhangParalegal
05Languages
English 普通话 粤语
Our attorneys practice in English. Mandarin and Cantonese are spoken by members of our professional staff, who help clients communicate with the firm. They are not attorneys and do not give legal advice.
本所律师以英文执业。中文（普通话、粤语）沟通由本所非律师专业人员（律师助理、案件经理）协助提供；他们不是加州执业律师，不提供法律意见。
中文页面06Contact
Arrange a consultation.
Telephone
(657) 225-5555Before you call
Gather any documents, notices or messages related to your matter, a brief timeline of events and your questions.
Contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney–client relationship.