Attorneys

Daniel Nassie, Esq

Phone: (949) 757-1450
Email: daniel@nassierowlett.com

Education
– McGeorge School of Law
– J.D., Cal-Northern, 1989
– B.A, California State University at Chico, 1976

Areas of Practice
Real Estate and Business Litigation
Licensed California Real Estate Broker (CAL BRE: 027007570)
MLO Endorsement
NMLS: 1560858

Admitted to Practice
– California
– U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
– U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
– U.S. District Court, Central District of California
– U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Professional Affiliations
Orange County Bar Association, Real Estate and Finance Sections
Former Board of Director, Orange County Association of Realtors
Orange County Association of Realtors Arbitration and Mediation Panel
Member: California Association of Realtors (C.A.R), and California Mortgage Broker’s Association
National Association of Realtors (N.A.R.)
Nevada County Association of Realtors

Biography
Daniel Nassie heads up the litigation section of the firm, and concentrates his practice in real estate, mortgage lending, business, employment, and general civil litigation.

Mr. Nassie has successfully represented clients in both California and Federal Court systems as well as before administrative panels and boards for more than 25 years.

Mr. Nassie received his B.A. from California State University at Chico in 1976 and his J.D. from Cal-Northern in 1989. Daniel is a member of the California State Bar and he is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts in California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Mr. Nassie is also very active in charitable and other professional organizations. In 2005, he was the recipient of the Ed Arnold Humanitarian Award from Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Association of Realtors.

Away from the office, Daniel is an avid fly fisherman, pilot, polo player, outdoor enthusiast and rancher. He grows certified organic apples at Rio Oso Farms.

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Catherine Rowlett
(Partner)
Email: Catherine@nassierowlett.com

Education
– University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, CA, J.D., 1995
– Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA, B.A., International Relations/Economics/French, 1992
– Oxford University, Oxford, England. International Law Program, Summer 1993.
– Korea University, Seoul, Korea. Korean Language and Economics, Summer 1992.
– University of Paris, Sorbonne, Paris, France. French Language and Economics, 1990.

ORGANIZATIONS
Member, California Receivers Forum, 2004 – present
Member, Federal Bar Association, 1998-present
– Director, 1999 – 2000
– Steering Committee Member (San Francisco), 2000 – 2003
– Editor-in-Chief of Newsletter, 1998 – 2000
– National Winner of Best Newsletter in 2000 for OCFBA
Barrister, Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court (Orange County), 1995-present
Member, American Bar Association
California Receivers Forum 2004 – present

LANGUAGES
Korean – conversational
French – proficient

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Real Estate and Business Litigation
Employment (wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment)
State and federal disabled access laws
Insurance coverage
Premises liability
Banking law
Receivership matters
Title disputes

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
– United States Supreme Court
– California Court of Appeal
– California State Court
– U.S. District Court, Central District of California
– U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
– U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
– U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Biography
Catherine’s legal career commenced in 1995 at the firm of Lewis, D’Amato, Brisbois and Bisgaard (now Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard and Smith), where she focused on business litigation. Thereafter from 1997 until 2003, she practiced at the national law firm of Arter & Hadden.

Her clients included financial institutions, including BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, restaurants, banks, international corporations, investors, court-appointed receivers, a national health club chain, hospitals and a variety of other companies.

She practices both in federal and state courts, as well as the Court of Appeal. Her versatility in legal procedures is evidenced by her successful disqualification of counsel, as published in a decision by the bankruptcy court, In re Jaeger, 213 B.R. 578 (Bkrtcy.C.D.Cal. 1997). This case is frequently cited by legal treatises, as well as in other court opinions.

In addition to practicing law, Catherine enjoys travelling locally and internationally, hiking, boating and fashion.

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Gregory S. Page
(Of Counsel)

Education
– Southwestern University School of Law

Areas of Practice
Real Estate and Business Litigation

Admitted to Practice
– California
– U.S. District Court, Central District of California
– U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
– U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
– U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Affiliations
Member, Real Estate Section of the Orange County Bar Association
Member, Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California

Biography
Gregory S. Page is an of-counsel attorney with the firm.  For over 25 years, Mr. Page has been a general civil litigator and trial attorney, with previous experience as in-house legal counsel for several nationally recognized title insurance companies. Mr. Page’s practice has been focused primarily on real property related matters, title insurance defense, and general business litigation. Mr. Page is currently representing title insurance and escrow companies in the investigation and resolution of title and escrow claims and claims related litigation and/or arbitration. Mr. Page also represents lenders, real estate brokers, partnerships, large corporations, and the owners and developers of residential, industrial, and commercial properties.

Mr. Page is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts in California. Mr. Page is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Page is a member of the Real Estate Section of the Orange County Bar Association and of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California. He obtained his Law Degree in the Southwestern University School of Law.

Mr. Page allocates a good portion of his free time in helping non profit organizations that promote and foster economic growth in Nicaragua. Mr. Page is an active advisor of the Nicaragua chapter of Vital Voices.