FBFK Law Adds Veteran Trial Attorney Evan Borges to Orange County Litigation Practice

Former Greenberg Gross and Irell & Manella partner brings nearly four decades of experience in complex commercial litigation and high-profile disputes.

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FBFK Law announced that Evan C. Borges, a veteran trial attorney with nearly 40 years of experience handling complex commercial disputes, has joined the firm as a partner in its Orange County office.

Borges joins FBFK from Greenberg Gross LLP. He previously spent 15 years at Irell & Manella LLP and practiced at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. His experience spans commercial litigation, securities disputes, corporate governance, bankruptcy litigation, and financial fraud. His notable matters include litigation involving more than $1 billion in claims arising from the Peregrine Systems bankruptcy and a multistate trust dispute involving more than $300 million in assets.

Borges also represents Erika Girardi, known professionally as Erika Jayne and a cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, in litigation related to the collapse of her estranged husband's law firm, Girardi Keese. In Finn v. Girardi, Borges secured summary judgment in Girardi's favor, which the California Court of Appeal affirmed in January 2025, finding that, based on undisputed evidence, Erika did not participate in, and had no knowledge whatsoever of, misconduct by Tom Girardi and Girardi Keese in client matters.

"Evan Borges has a stellar reputation in trials and has been known to excel with the most complex disputes. His intellect and advocacy skills will add to FBFK Law's tradition of providing top-tier commercial and real estate litigation services to entrepreneurs and middle market companies. Now more than ever, we will protect your company like it is our own," said Todd Friedland, Managing Partner of FBFK Law's Orange County office.

"FBFK has built something distinctive - a sophisticated litigation practice with an entrepreneurial mindset and flexibility to serve clients facing their most consequential disputes. I'm excited to be part of its next chapter," said Borges.

A Yale Law School graduate and former federal appellate law clerk, Borges has received multiple Best Lawyers honors, including two Orange County Lawyer of the Year distinctions in bankruptcy litigation and banking and finance litigation.

His arrival further strengthens FBFK Law's expanding Southern California litigation practice.

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