Norwalk, CA

Laila Havre Jacobsma

Ms. Jacobsma is a prominent workers’ compensation and personal injury attorney in Southern California who has been practicing law for over 28 years, devoting her practice to advocating for those injured in accidents. She began her career as an attorney with the Law Offices of Charles R. Weldon in 1993. She is known for providing high quality, compassionate and aggressive legal representation. She has served as Past President of the Southeast District Bar Association and on its Board of Trustees for over a decade. Ms. Jacobsma also served as a mediator, arbitrator and early neutral evaluator for the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel. She is a member of the Cerritos College Paralegal Advisory Committee, California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Whittier Bar Association and Consumer Attorneys of California. She is also involved in community service with National Charity League, Inc., Whittier Chapter, and the Whittier Public Library Foundation.

Kevin Crockett

Meet Kevin Crockett, the esteemed managing attorney and founder of Crockett Law Group located in Irvine, California. With a steadfast dedication to securing justice for the injured, Kevin is a seasoned professional well-versed in the complexities of personal injury law, with a focus on car accident claims. Kevin graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in criminology, law and society. Continuing his academic journey at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, he earned his Juris Doctor. Throughout his career, Kevin has exclusively focused on personal injury cases, honing his expertise in the field. Renowned for his professionalism, personable demeanor, and prompt responsiveness, Kevin provides thorough explanations, proactive communication, and tenacious pursuit of fair settlements. His qualities inspire confidence during challenging times, fostering strong attorney-client relationships grounded in trust and effective advocacy. Prior to founding Crockett Law Group, Kevin served as a senior attorney at a leading Southern California personal injury firm, where he assisted over a thousand accident victims and secured millions in compensation statewide. Driven by a passion for personalized client attention, he established his own firm to offer hands-on representation to clients. Outside of his legal work, Kevin extends his knowledge through articles and press releases, enriching the legal community’s understanding. His contributions have been published in Plaintiff’s Magazine and Advocate Magazine. He’s also appeared on television programs like Desert Chat, hosted by Coachella Valley’s Sandie Newton. Additionally, Kevin actively supports the LGBT community through sponsorships and involvement, being a part of it himself.

Craig Crockett brings a wealth of experience in complex litigation to his role as a partner at Crockett Law Group, specializing in personal injury law. Prior to joining the firm, Craig built a distinguished career in intellectual property litigation as a partner at Troutman Pepper in San Francisco, where he focused on patent litigation and other commercial litigation matters. His legal journey began with a solid foundation in science, having performed scientific research in molecular biology. Craig’s diverse background includes roles at top-tier law firms such as Novak Druce Connolly Bove + Quigg and Winston & Strawn LLP, where he honed his skills in intellectual property and commercial disputes. He also served as a Judicial Extern for the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Craig holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and advanced degrees in Biological Chemistry and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics from UCLA. Before his legal career, Craig worked as a Research Associate at Xencor, applying his scientific expertise in the biotech industry. Now, as a dedicated advocate for personal injury clients at Crockett Law Group, Craig combines his litigation prowess with a client-focused approach to achieve favorable outcomes for those affected by serious injuries.

Kelly Galles is an accomplished attorney at Crockett Law Group, where she applies her extensive legal background to personal injury cases. Kelly began her legal career as an associate attorney at Marcin Barrera LLP, focusing on plaintiff-side employment law, before transitioning to defense work at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. Her diverse experience in both plaintiff and defense roles equipped her with a unique perspective on litigation. From 2006 to 2011, Kelly served as a Deputy City Attorney at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office in the employment litigation section. After taking time off to raise her daughter, she joined Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck in 2015, where she specialized in construction defect litigation. She continued in this role until 2021. Kelly later returned to plaintiff-side litigation at K2 Employment Law, before transitioning to personal injury law when she joined Crockett Law Group in 2023. Kelly holds a J.D. from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA. She has been a licensed California attorney since 2004 and now devotes her career to advocating for clients in personal injury cases.

Marcus Gomez

Marcus Gomez is a highly experienced Norwalk family law, divorce, and child custody attorney committed to his community and the practice of law. He grew up in Norwalk, CA, attended Pomona College and UCLA School of Law. He is active in the Norwalk Lions Club, where he was awarded a Certificate of Congressional Recognition. He provides compassionate, personalized service and appears regularly in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Courts.

Simon M. Aval

Simon M. Aval is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has completed over 150 criminal jury trials to a verdict. He was recognized as one of the Top 20 Lawyers under the age of 40 in California in 2006 and a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2004 to 2014. He is rated 'superb' by AVVO Attorney Rating System. He began his career as an Intern at the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office and was sworn in to practice law on June 2, 1999, at 25 years old. He is eligible to accept appointments by the Los Angeles County Courts for cases involving life in prison or the Death Penalty.

Minas Nordanyan

Minas Nordanyan has been helping injured clients in some capacity since 2007. He is a licensed attorney in the States of California & Nevada and licensed to practice before the Courts of the State of California & Nevada and the Federal Court, Central District. Mr. Nordanyan graduated from UCLA and obtained his juris doctorate from Loyola Marymount Law School, Los Angeles. Mr. Nordanyan’s studies included the privilege to serve a judicial externship with the Federal Bankruptcy Court, Woodland Hills. Upon passing the bar Mr. Nordanyan has been actively involved in the day to day operation of the practice. Mr. Nordanyan is a member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association. Among his personal achievements, Mr. Nordanyan was 3-time national chess champion in his age division. He has achieved the title of National Chess Master from the United States Chess Federation. The chess background allows him to traverse complicated litigation with relative ease.