Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Premier Legal Partner for Litigation and Corporate Solutions
Founded in 2013 by Norma Garcia Guillen and Tabitha Rainey Pullara, Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP is a full-service law firm dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services with personalized attention. Our mission centers on providing cost-effective solutions through collaborative strategies, efficient resource management, and a commitment to preserving client assets. We prioritize long-term client relationships and have earned international recognition for excellence in litigation, transactional work, and specialized practice areas.Our team comprises attorneys from top law schools, many of whom hold prestigious accolades and maintain active roles in community organizations. We distinguish ourselves through agility, diversity, and a client-focused approach that combines traditional legal expertise with innovative practices tailored to modern challenges.
Services
Class Action Defense
Corporate Law
Cross-Border Transactions
E-Cigarette Regulation
Family Law
Intellectual Property
Sports Law
Real Estate
Mediation Services
Public Law
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We are a certified women-owned law firm with founders from AmLaw 100 backgrounds.
- Our attorneys hold Order of the Coif rankings, Law Review distinctions, and Super Lawyer recognitions.
- We maintain active community leadership roles in organizations like the Hispanic Bar Association and Boys & Girls Club.
- Our cross-border practice spans Mexico, Europe, and Asia with established international legal networks.
- We combine large-firm expertise with personalized service through strategic team collaboration.
Associations and certifications
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Services
Class Action Defense
Our Class Action Practice Group defends clients in consumer finance, banking, and product liability cases. We specialize in early-stage dismissals through procedural challenges and develop proactive compliance strategies. Attorneys have shaped precedent regarding Truth In Lending Act class action limitations while managing electronic discovery and settlement approvals.
Cross-Border Transactions
We represent U.S. and foreign clients in international business formations, mergers, and contract negotiations. Our team coordinates with local counsel across Mexico, Europe, and Asia to address jurisdictional complexities in corporate transactions, intellectual property licensing, and dispute resolution.
E-Cigarette Regulation
The practice group advises manufacturers on FDA regulations, warning label compliance, and PMTA submissions. We defend class actions while monitoring state-specific laws in California and other jurisdictions affecting e-cigarette distribution and marketing.
Family Law
We handle complex divorces, child custody matters, and high-profile dissolutions with a focus on mediation. Our services include cross-border custody solutions and specialized representation for executives with unique compensation structures.
Corporate Law
The Corporate Practice Group manages entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property protection. We provide end-to-end counsel for business growth cycles while offering multidisciplinary collaboration with litigation and real estate teams.
People
Norma Garcia Guillen
Founding Partner
Order of the Coif graduate with Super Lawyer recognition, Norma serves on the UC Irvine Saturday Academy Oversight Committee and previously led the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County.
Tabitha Rainey Pullara
Founding Partner
Former board member of the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, Tabitha combines AmLaw 100 experience with community advocacy in youth development initiatives.
Jeffrey M. Blank
Managing Partner
Recognized as Orange County's Most Influential by the Orange County Register, Jeffrey specializes in appellate victories and serves as a mock trial coach for Trabuco Hills High School.
John E. Bowerbank
Partner
Super Lawyer awardee with expertise in real estate law, John previously served as Secretary/Treasurer for the Orange County Bar Association's Real Estate Section.
Laura A. Noroski
Partner
Board member of the William P. Gray Legion Lex Inn of Court, Laura focuses on corporate governance and maintains active roles in legal ethics and professional development.
Questions
What practice areas does Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank specialize in?
We focus on class action defense, corporate law, cross-border transactions, e-cigarette regulation, family law, intellectual property, sports law, and real estate matters.
How does the firm handle international legal matters?
Our cross-border practice group manages cases in Mexico, Europe, and Asia through local counsel partnerships and strategic alliances with global legal networks.
What distinguishes the firm's class action defense approach?
We employ proactive strategies to dismiss claims early while advising clients on risk mitigation for future class action exposure.
Are the attorneys recognized for professional excellence?
Multiple partners hold Super Lawyer designations, Order of the Coif rankings, and leadership roles in legal and community organizations.
How does the firm support client cost-efficiency?
We emphasize collaborative workflows, efficient billing practices, and tailored solutions that balance quality with economic practicality.
