About Us

Aaron Morris

Aaron Morris attended Southwestern University School of Law, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and graduated cum laude in 1987.  His practice areas include Defamation, both on and off the Internet, business litigation, and employment law.  He received national attention after prevailing against Bank of America for banking violations. He has taught as an Adjunct Professor at both Whittier Law School and National University, teaching "Litigation Skills & Strategies".  Mr. Morris is the founder and President of the California Defamation Lawyers Association, author of the California SLAPP Law and Internet Defamation blogs and host of the California SLAPP Law Podcast. He has prevailed on numerous anti-SLAPP motions, and is frequently consulted and retained as an expert on attorney fee applications following anti-SLAPP motions.  He is a writer and lecturer on the subjects of law and law office efficiency, and has been a featured speaker at such functions as the American Bar Association TechShow. 

 

Deanna Stone Killeen

Ms. Stone Killeen graduated summa cum laude with highest honors from Whittier Law School, in Costa Mesa, California.  During her time in law school, Ms. Stone Killeen earned eight CALI Excellence for the Future Awards. Additionally, Ms. Stone Killeen was presented with the coveted West Outstanding Achievement Award. The majority of Ms. Stone Killeen's practice involves breach of contract, whether it be a business contract, partnership agreement, real estate contract, or employment contract. She represents businesses seeking to prosecute or defend a breach of contract, partners seeking dissolution of partnerships, and employers in labor board claims, wrongful termination suits, and other employment disputes.  Her experience and sensitivity to client needs have been instrumental in settling litigious breach of contract and wrongful termination cases.