Noteworthy
Partner, Brown White & Osborn LLP (2025 – current); Borchard & Callahan, APC (2005-2025)
Education and Honors
Kent State University (B.S. 1999); University of Akron School of Law (J.D. 2003)
Bar Admissions
California (2003); U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
A representative sampling of Ms. Dease’s experience is as follows:
General Civil Litigation & Appeals
- Representation of individuals and businesses in actions involving contract/payment disputes, unfair competition/trade secrets, elder abuse, and fraud
- Representation of business owners in disputes regarding business operations, including corporate governance and partnership disputes
- Representation before the Court of Appeals
Real Estate
- Representation of property owners regarding title and easement issues and HOA/neighbor disputes
- Representation of parties in real estate transaction disputes, including breach of contract and claims of non-disclosure
- Contractor and homeowner representation in construction disputes involving claims of defect, contract disputes, and payment claims
- Residential and Commercial tenancy issues
Employment Law
- Both plaintiff and employer-side representation in claims for wage & hour, wrongful termination, retaliation and FEHA claims
- Representation of employers against PAGA and Class Action claims in industries including trucking, hospitality and agriculture
- Representation in administrative proceedings and before state and federal courts
Probate and Trust Litigation
- Representation of clients involved in litigation arising from probate/trust disputes, including claims regarding the distribution of estates, intra-family disputes and breach of duties of personal representative
Family Law
- Representation of parties in proceedings for dissolution of marriage and post-judgment modification proceedings
Recovery/Collections
- Representation of Judgment creditors in proceedings for collection of judgment including recovery of assets, debtor examinations and UVTA actions