COTTLE KEEN LOPICCOLO & HEYDE - Key Persons
Biography
Bertrand E. Cottle began practicing law in 1977. Over the past 37 years, he handled Civil Litigation matters, Family Law and Probate cases, and assisted clients with commercial and real estate transactions.
Bertrand E. Cottle has successfully argued in front of the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and was counsel in the lead case (consolidated with several others) which resulted in one of the largest cash settlements of a class action suit brought under the California Song-Beverly Act dealing with the privacy and security of consumer information.
Bertrand E. Cottle successfully represented well over 2,000 individual and business clients. Bertrand Cottle is now retired and spends time with his wife and five daughters.
Dana M. Heyde is dynamic, passionate, and sharp. As a Partner of Cottle, Keen, Lopiccolo &
Heyde, Dana is highly regarded by her clients for her energetic representation and exceptional
proactive approach. Dana provides superior representation through the personalized attention
Dana is a respected attorney in the legal community, and the 2023 President of the Orange County Women Lawyers Foundation, the Co-Chair of OCBA Committee Mommy Esq., and the Immediate Past-President of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. She enjoys traveling, playing games, and golfing. She is an avid reader and lives in Orange with her husband and son.
Julie Lopiccolo is both an experienced courtroom advocate and skilled collaborator. Knowing when to apply pressure or push for compromise is a natural ability of Julie's. She continues to hone her skill through ongoing education on best practices in negotiation
Julie believes trust and communication with her clients is essential to obtain optimal results. She will aggressively pursue the best interests of her clients at every turn. Julie's clients call her honest, professional, and responsive to their needs and frequently refer friends and family to seek her advice and counsel. Since joining the firm in 2013 she has litigated or successfully settled hundreds of matters including breach of contract, trust disputes and custody and support issues.
Julie Lopiccolo received her Juris Doctor Degree from Whittier College School of Law where she graduated summa cum laude. While at Whittier, she served as Executive Editor of the prestigious Law Review. She was also named the Outstanding Graduate in International and Comparative Law. Her graduate and undergraduate studies included overseas programs in Thailand and Spain where she studied advanced concepts in international politics and law.
Julie Lopiccolo is a lifelong Orange County resident and is an active philanthropist in the area of child safety. She is a sought out speaker and expert in water safety. Her recent testimony before a house committee in Sacramento helped lead to an important improvement of a key child injury prevention law. She is currently working with experts across the nation to develop a National Water Safety Action Plan.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Ronnie Keen practiced law in Orange for over 30 years.
She was devoted to helping families prepare for the unthinkable by putting together comprehensive estate plans. Ronnie Keen was an active member in the Orange Community, especially the Chamber of Orange.
Ronnie Keen had a thoughtful and sensitive approach to the needs of her clients.
She is now retired and spends time with her family.