About Us

 

Arthur J. Travieso

Arthur J. Travieso is the managing attorney for Travieso Law Firm.  He has been in practice over 32 years and throughout his career he has been a civil litigator and trial attorney, along with being a former criminal prosecutor.   Mr. Travieso has tried hundreds of cases to verdict including over 30 jury trials in both California State and Federal Courts.

He has successfully litigated matters involving business litigation, contractual disputes, premises liability, mold exposure, personal injury cases, trucking litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy and real estate cases. Mr. Travieso is one of a small number of attorneys in California to have actually tried to verdict complex toxic exposure and construction defect cases that have lasted as long as 12 weeks in duration. His success rate is over 95%.

Mr. Travieso has also handled many civil appellate matters throughout his career. Among his achievements, Mr. Travieso served as the lead appellate counsel in Miller v. Givens, 20 Cal.App.4th 18 and Arias v. Katella Townhouse Homeowners Association, Inc., 127 Cal.App.4th 847. Attorneys throughout the State of California often cite these cases as establishing the rules under which a prevailing party at trial can recover attorneys’ fees following judgment.

Mr. Travieso also practices Family Law with a particular focus on Domestic Violence cases and high conflict Divorce and Paternity matters involving Child Custody and Visitation issues.  His background in criminal and civil litigation gives him unique advantages in dealing with the crossover issues often found in such cases.

Though a hard-nosed aggressive litigator,    Mr. Travieso balances his approach with a pragmatic analysis of the client’s needs and goals in litigation and never loses sight of the desired outcome.  He is in regular communication with his clients to ensure that they are kept abreast of developments in their cases and are involved in all aspects of their cases with him

Mr. Travieso received his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he received Departmental Honors. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law. Mr. Travieso is admitted to the State Bar of California, the United States Supreme Court, United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Courts in the Central, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California. Mr. Travieso both speaks and teaches at seminars on various litigation matters. He is fully fluent in Spanish.

Meet the Team

Catherine Horne

Of Counsel

  • Felicia A. Ring, Esq.

    ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

  • Jenell Chase

    PARALEGAL

    Jenell is a dedicated professional with a diverse background. After proudly serving in the Navy for 6 years, completing four deployments consisting of three consecutive tours in Afghanistan, she transitioned to civilian life in pursuit of her passion for writing, earning a Bachelor's in English from California State University - Fullerton. Following this, she ventured into entrepreneurship, running a successful online retail business before finding her calling in law. She recently completed her Paralegal certification in the fall 2023, and as a start of her commitment to law and a passion for serving others, she is now a proud contributor to the legal team at Travieso Law Firm.

  • Angelica Currens

    PARALEGAL

    Angelica Currens grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a double-major in Psychology and Criminal Justice and received her Paralegal Certificate from Emory University. In January 2024 she moved across the country to Irvine with her fiancé and two cats, recently adding a puppy to their family. She is greatly enjoying her new life in Southern California and her paralegal position at the firm.

  • Lisa Le

    PARALEGAL

    Lisa is a dedicated legal professional with a passion for justice and a commitment to serving the Orange County community. As a distinguished UCLA graduate she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics in 2021.

    Following graduation, she sought practical experience in the legal field and was selected to serve as an administrative clerk to the Honorable Judge Nathaniel Walker at an immigration court. In this role, Lisa gained invaluable insight into the complexities of immigration law and the judicial process, further fueling her passion for legal advocacy and social justice. Driven by a desire to expand her expertise and make a tangible impact in the legal profession, she made the decision to transition into paralegal work. Recognizing the opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to a dynamic legal team, she joined the legal team at Travieso Law Firm as a paralegal.

  • Chloe Huang

    PARALEGAL

    Chloe is a recent graduate from UC Irvine with a B.A. in Criminology, Law, & Society and a minor in Information Systems, graduating cum laude in June 2024.

    During her undergraduate career, she gained legal exposure as an intern, reviewing vendor contracts for a credit union based in Irvine. She also served as a research assistant, contributing to a digital media archive focused on analyzing portrayals of the judicial system in the media.

    Following graduation, she is eager to delve into the intricacies of the legal field to further pursue her interest in law and governance.