Mr. Donahue joined the Encinitas office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara in October 2025, bringing his experience in construction defect litigation, premises liability, trucking litigation, and other general liability matters. A third-generation civil defense attorney, Mr. Donahue always felt a calling to practice law. He attended Loyola Marymount University on a full-ride athletic scholarship...Read More

Ms. Gorgoz is an Associate Attorney in BWB&O’s Newport Beach office. She earned her law degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Law, where she also competed in volleyball and ice hockey, representing her university in national tournaments and winning multiple championships. Before joining BWB&O, Ms. Gorgoz practiced business litigation and contract law in Türkiye, representing...Read More

Banna Esaias is an associate attorney practicing in the San Diego office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara. Ms. Esaias graduated from the University of California San Diego, earning her bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in business. Ms. Esaias graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in May 2024...Read More

Ms. Bartholomew is an Associate Attorney working in BWB&O’s Newport Beach office. She spent 25 years at the Orange County Public Defender’s office handling every aspect of criminal and dependency law, including complex felony litigation, writs and appeals, and post-conviction relief. Ms. Bartholomew brings her extensive trial experience and client-centered approach to civil litigation, where...Read More

Mr. Gurtler is an associate attorney working in BWB&O’s San Diego office. Mr. Gurtler attended Arizona State University and received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Economics. He attended the University of San Diego, where he went on to receive his JD, graduating in 2024. During law school, Mr. Gurtler clerked for Judge...Read More

Michael J. Manzer is an Associate Attorney in the Newport Beach office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 2020 as a member of the Leader’s Academy, earning the Gold Standard Award, Provost’s Scholarship,...Read More

Ms. Sielski attended Chapman University, where she studied political science with a minor in law, justice, and social control. Ms. Sielski earned her Juris Doctor from Chapman University Fowler School of Law. Ms. Sielski was the recipient of the Sam & Ash Scholarship, merit scholarship, and the CALI Award/Highest Grade Award for Contracts I, Federal...Read More

Morgan Bell is an Associate Attorney in the Newport Beach office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara. Ms. Bell earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Fullerton, where she majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Psychology. Ms. Bell earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego,...Read More

Soyoun K. McConnell is an Associate Attorney in the Woodland Hills office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP. She received her B.A. in Cinematic Arts, with a focus on Film and Television Production, from the University of Southern California in 2017. She received her Juris Doctor from Glendale University College of Law. While attending...Read More

Ms. Reid is an Associate Attorney in BWB&O’s Newport Beach office. She graduated from Chowan University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in History with a track in Pre-Law and a minor in Coaching. Thereafter, Ms. Reid received her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. During law school, she served...Read More

Ms. Sara Badrani is an Associate Attorney working out of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP’s North San Diego office. Ms. Badrani attended and graduated from the University of San Diego, earning her bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Ms. Badrani continued her education at the University of San Diego School of Law. While in law school,...Read More

Ryan Murray is an Associate Attorney in the Walnut Creek office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP. His practice focuses on civil litigation, including personal injury, premises liability, construction defect and real estate, and breach of contract disputes. He represents individual and corporate clients throughout Northern California and across the state. Mr. Murray has tried two civil jury...Read More