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Theodore M. Hankin
Newport Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Milad Alipour
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Products Liability
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Milad (Matt) Alipour, Esq.
Matt Alipour is the founder and principal attorney at Alipour Law Group. He has worked on different areas of law including Personal Injury, Patent Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law, and Business Law.
Mr. Alipour graduated from Western State College of Law and was one of the few Dean Fellows. Western State College of Law is the oldest law school in Orange County and has produced hundreds of judges and thousands of attorneys all across California since 1966. Many of these judges are currently active and serving different courthouses across California.
Mr. Alipour received multiple...
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Joshua Kroot
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(213) 677-0856
355 South Grand Avenue
Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, IP and Securities
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Business attorney with demonstrated record of success in high-stakes litigation. Adviser to multi-national corporations, growth-focused startups, closely held companies and non-governmental organizations. Skilled in dispute resolution, class actions, insurance, financial and regulatory actions. Experience growing businesses from idea to exit. Founder of and adviser to multiple companies in U.S. and abroad.
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Stanley M. Gibson
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, IP and Patents
Duke University School of Law
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Reid Adam Winthrop
Newport Beach, CA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business and Insurance Claims
USC Law School
Reid A. Winthrop is the founder and managing partner of Winthrop Law Group. Mr. Winthrop previously worked for Stroock, Stroock & Lavan, LLP where he handled hundreds of litigation matters involving all types of insurance disputes including: commercial general liability, specialty lines insurance, property and casualty insurance, life, health and disability insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, as well as both small and complex business disputes. He also represented insurance companies in first-party and third-party insurance lawsuits involving an array insurance issues, insurance bad faith and punitive damages. Mr. Winthrop also was integral in addressing issues involving an insurer’s...
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Richard Alan Marshack
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business and Bankruptcy
California Western School of Law and California Western School of Law
Richard A. Marshack is one of the founding members of Marshack Hays LLP. He has been a bankruptcy attorney since 1982 (36 years). He is a frequent lecturer and presenter of seminars on topics such as Bankruptcy and Commercial Law issues. He has also authored over 20 articles and materials relating to law practice. Richard has two practices: serving as an attorney and as a professional fiduciary (trustee).
As an attorney, he focuses on commercial matters that arise in bankruptcy proceedings, such as representing debtors/businesses and creditors/creditor committees in reorganization proceedings. He also represents Bankruptcy Trustees.
As a professional fiduciary, he serves...
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Marian Helen Birge
Carlsbad, CA Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Garcia & Birge, A Professional Corporation is a comprehensive Employment Law firm committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients. Practice areas include:
â—Ź Wage and Hour -- minimum wage, overtime, breaks, personal attendants, mischaracterization
● Discrimination – race, national origin, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, religion, veteran status
â—Ź Harassment - Sex and Class-Based
â—Ź Workplace Retaliation
â—Ź Wrongful Termination
â—Ź Caregivers and Domestic Workers
â—Ź Disability Accommodation
â—Ź Severance Agreements, Contracts
Marian Birge has extensive experience representing clients in litigation, before administrative agencies, in mediation, and through negotiations. The firm places a...
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Adina T. Stern
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Business Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Business, Appeals and Real Estate
Southwestern Law School
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Andy Gale
Orange, CA Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
(714) 634-4838
1820 W Orangewood Ave, Ste 104a
http://www.IncorporationAttorney.com/
Orange, CA 92868
Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Attorney at Law Offices 1820 West Orangewood Avenue, Suite 104a, Orange, CA 92868 Office: +1 (714) 634-4838.
With more than a 1000 small business owners as clients, Andy Gale clearly knows his way around the legal ramifications of small business law. He has been practicing law at Gale & Vallance since 1987.
Andy started his career as a trial attorney for the Office of the District Attorney in Orange County, California working there from 1980 through 1987.
He has served in his community as the Director for the Foundation for Personal Financial Education from May 2009 to January 2011.
He has received many...
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RoseAnn Frazee
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Workers' Comp
RoseAnn began working in the legal field when she was 18 years old and worked for some of the largest law firms in the Los Angeles area as a legal secretary and paralegal before she became an attorney. Using document-search programming, she worked on many complex, high-profile litigation cases and cases with voluminous e-discovery requirements.
RoseAnn attended UCLA in high honors classes and graduated magna cum laude in 1994, and then worked another ten years to take care of her four grandsons as a litigation paralegal in many trials before attending law school. She attended Abraham Lincoln Law School to continue...
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Shahnaz Hussain
Santa Ana, CA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
The American College of Law
Attorney Shahnaz Hussain has been in practice for over 19 years, and she has handled over 5,000 cases. Shahnaz Hussain is a member of the California Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court: Central District of California and Southern District of California.
Ms. Hussain has a general law practice in Santa Ana, California. She is experienced in:
Personal Injury Law
Car Accident Representation
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
DWI matters
Family Law
Divorce law
Business Law
Bankruptcy
Landlord-Tenant Law
Products Liability Law
She is an experienced and tenacious litigator who has appeared in courts in counties throughout Southern California.
Most importantly she is a trial attorney. She goes to trial and wins...
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Douglas Borthwick
Santa Ana, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Capital University Law School
Douglas Borthwick Esq. was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. He graduated with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Muskingum University in 1988 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business, Economics, and Religion. At Muskingum University he was the recipient of the prestigious Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, and the Financial Executive Institute Award. Attorney Douglas Borthwick received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1991 from Capital University Law School where he was the recipient of an academic scholarship and was on the Dean's List. Throughout his time in Law School, he worked as an Intern at the...
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D Edward Hays
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
D. Edward Hays is a founding member of Marshack Hays LLP. He graduated with honors from California State University at Fullerton in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. He then graduated from the University of Southern California Law Center in 1992, becoming a Hale Moot Court Honors program member. He was admitted to practice in 1992. He has been a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist with the State Bar of California since 2016.
Ed also has been selected on numerous occasions to lecture to national, state, county, and local bar associations on various legal topics. Some of these topics include...
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Robert Scott Lawrence
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Environmental, IP and Insurance Claims
Northwestern University School of Law
My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering. I also have extensive experience in commercial mediation and arbitration.
Most recently, my work has involved class action litigation involving wage and hour claims; a partnership dispute over a multi-million dollar capital call; and a variety of intellectual property and business disputes in Los Angeles...
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Joseph J. Mellema
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, IP and Patents
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and University of Southern California
Joe Mellema's practice focuses on litigation in federal and state courts, including the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and business and commercial disputes. He has handled patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair business practices, antitrust, and business and commercial lawsuits in all phases of litigation and arbitration.
Joe is well-versed in patent and trademark enforcement, preparation and prosecution, as well as trademark enforcement and opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent & Trademark Office. He has considerable experience litigating patents in a variety of technical fields, including optical devices and components, computer...
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Sven David Buncher
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business
University of San Diego School of Law and California State University - San Diego State University
Since 1996, Attorney Sven Buncher has helped families seamlessly move through complex family matters. He is committed to helping his clients achieve happiness by providing only top-tier legal services. Whether you are faced with complex divorce issues, have questions regarding palimony, or would like to discuss grandparent custody, Attorney Buncher can supply insightful guidance. Backed by years of experience, you can rest easily knowing that when you work with Attorney Buncher, he will be sure to cover every intricacy of your case to make the process as smooth as possible. Prior to founding The Buncher Law Corporation, Attorney Buncher...
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J. Christian Conrad
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Arbitration & Mediation
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
Mr. Conrad is passionate about assisting clients with family law issues that matter most. Admitted to practice in the state of California in 1995, he has literally seen it all. Mr. Conrad’s expertise in family law includes divorce, child support, property division, and parental rights, which makes him a strong and accomplished player in the field of Orange County family law, and one who is fully committed to treating each party with the utmost respect and discretion.
Mr. Conrad understands time is money; therefore, he is committed to protecting both for each of his valued clients. While distinguished legal counsel always...
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Lynne Paynter Bolduc
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Lynne Bolduc, a Partner with Oswald & Yap, practices securities and corporate law. She represents both private and public companies, as well as investment bankers and broker/dealers. Lynne's experience includes entity selection and formation matters for businesses just getting started, contract negotiations and drafting, mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, taking private companies public, and public company reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission. She has structured and implemented over $1 billion in financings.
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John J. Hamilton
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Employment
William Mitchell College of Law
I have a unique blend of practical business experience in addition to a legal background. Prior to earning a law degree in 1993, I had over 25 years experience in the securities, insurance and banking industries including being Senior Vice President of one of the nation's largest financial institutions in the 1980's. This prior business experience gives me not only a legal perspective but also a practical business perspective in seeking solutions to clients' legal problems.
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Jason E. Turner
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Arbitration & Mediation
Western State University College of Law
Mr. Turner is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney with over 20 years of experience handling a wide range of civil litigation matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in the California courts. In addition, Mr. Turner has acted as personal counsel to numerous individuals and companies, helping them to create/revise/negotiate contracts, prepare appropriate policies, investigate claims, and avoid litigation. Further, Mr. Turner serves as an arbitrator and mediator to help bring matters to a expedient resolution. Having handled matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants provides Mr. Turner with the ability to analyze matters from...
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Jonathan A. Weininger
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business and IP
Whittier Law School
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Gordon A. Schaller
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer
Business and Tax
University of Minnesota Law School
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Mr. Robert A Bragaw
Huntington Beach, CA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Employment and IP
Arizona Summit Law School
I entered the legal field after a fruitful career in government contracts and e-commerce, driven by a resolve to differ from the attorneys I often met in my previous roles—those who created obstacles rather than fostering business achievements. My practice is dedicated to providing solutions for businesses, especially those engaged with the federal government.
Navigating government contracts can be daunting. To those unfamiliar, the regulations may appear overly complex, and the government's goals can seem ambiguous and subject to change. It's crucial to have an ally who comprehends these regulations and can guide your business in adjusting to the shifting demands...
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Susan Aurelia Rodriguez
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Business and Employment
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
The Law Offices of Susan A. Rodriguez, APC guides employers through the maze of California employment law to help clients assess and minimize risk. We resolve employment, commercial and bankruptcy adversary disputes on their behalf in a results-oriented and cost-efficient manner that enables business owners to focus on productivity and growth.
In addition to handling employment law matters such as harassment and discrimination, DFEH complaints, and wrongful termination, Susan and her team specialize in defending class action employment lawsuits as well as litigation under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and wage and hour laws.
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Eric Jerome Gold
Burbank, CA Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of La Verne College of Law
California Attorney Eric J. Gold has practiced law in California since 1999. As a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Eric J. Gold, APC, he personally handles each matter and uses current technology to provide value and comprehensive services to his clients. In addition to his specialized knowledge in commercial transportation, Mr. Gold has also worked for a not-for-profit outdoor advocacy organization that promotes mountain bicycling and he remains an avid cyclist today
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Gary Giesler
Vista, CA Business Law Attorney with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Gould School University of Southern California. American Jurisprudence Award. Captain US Army Bronze Star Vietnam. Asst. US Attorney Central District California. Senior Partner Knapp Marsh Jones & Doran; Morse Giesler & Callister. Expertise in Home Owner Association cases and dispute resolution matters, real estate matters, litigation, and business law.
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Barbra A. Arnold
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(310) 712-6813
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business and Employment
Harvard Law School
Barbra Arnold has over ten years of experience representing management in all facets of labor and employment law, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trades secrets, collective bargaining with unions and wage and hour law including class actions relating to failure to pay overtime, and meal and rest period claims.
Barbra advises employers nationwide in these areas as well as on disability and religious accommodation, protected leaves of absence, personnel policies, employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, employment contracts, employee discipline and discharge, union avoidance and labor relations. She lectures and consults in these areas and on other employment-related...
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Susan Allison
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(310) 785-5303
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
Hastings College of the Law University of California
Susan Allison handles diverse, complex business litigation matters, including intellectual property and entertainment litigation, defendants' professional malpractice, class action defense, anti-SLAPP motions and appeals, and healthcare litigation.
Equally at home in federal and state trial courts, and experienced in trials, arbitrations and appellate issues, Susan identifies her clients' litigation objectives early on and develops strategies designed to achieve those objectives efficiently and effectively.
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Ben Mehdian
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Business and Employment
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Attorney Ben Mehdian is a seasoned and effective Los Angeles business litigation attorney who also handles employment defense and catastrophic personal injury matters. He uses a focused, strategic approach to securing the best outcome for his clients and has obtained many substantial victories on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Mehdian's expertise runs deep as a trial attorney, with over 8 years of litigation experience. Mr. Mehdian has recovered millions for his clients.
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Nader Zargarpour
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(424) 240-8744
1925 Century Park East, Ste. 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Univ of West Los Angeles
When searching for a lawyer to represent you, it is important that you find someone who will work tirelessly on your matter. An experienced lawyer and business person who knows to look at all options available to you. Attorney N. “Nick” Zargarpour has the experience, personality, and drive necessary to lead your matter to a successful resolution. A graduate of USC Entrepreneur Program and the UWLA School of Law, Mr. Zargarpour has over 18 years of experience practicing law and over 35 years of experience working in an entrepreneurial business sphere. This combined legal and business training has...
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Steve A. Buchwalter
Encino, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Securities
University of La Verne College of Law
Steve Buchwalter has been protecting investors in Southern California for over 25 years. He advocates for individuals, non-profits and corporations in Securities Law, Arbitration & Mediation, and Stockbroker & Investment Fraud matters. Additionally, he assists businesses with legal formation and legal disputes.
Steve brings unique insight and understanding to his representation as a former licensed commodity trading adviser and stockbroker. Recognized as an expert in his field, he has successfully resolved over 400 cases. In 2009, Steve received the largest California judgement of 4.2 billion for his client.
Steve is dedicated to providing legal representation with commitment and integrity. Contact Steve...
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David B. Bobrosky
Encino, CA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Pepperdine University
Mr. Bobrosky obtains multi-million dollar settlements and awards for clients who suffer serious injury because of someone else's negligence. He represents family members in wrongful death matters, and has successfully handled claims against city, county and state governments, major businesses and irresponsible drivers.
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Jerry J. Jen
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
With over almost two decades of experience in the collections industry, Mr. Jen serves as the principal attorney for Jen Law Firm, APC, a commercial collections and judgment enforcement law firm that focuses on assisting businesses in the manfacturing, supply chain, and professional services space with the collections and judgment enforcement needs.
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Timothy Lawrence Norton
Manhattan Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
Tulane Univ Law School
34 years experience litigating construction defect and real estate litigation cases. $190m in jury verdicts. $72m in punitive damages. Sole practitioner offering exception personal service and attention. Highly skilled in all phases of litigation. Trial, Arbitration, Mediation, Settlement. Experienced in high-end custom home construction defects, real estate fraud and non-disclosure, complex business litigation.
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John A. Graham
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(310) 201-3523
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business and Appeals
Pepperdine University School of Law, Institute for Dispute Resolution and University of San Diego School of Law
I zealously counsel clients with an array of Financial, Business and Commercial Law matters. Licensed in California since 1976, I am an experienced mediator and also a veteran trial attorney.
My expertise lies in helping companies solve problems and seize opportunities. I am dedicated to aggressive advocacy focused on my clients' specific goals and objectives.
Visit my website for more information and representative cases. Contact me to see how I can assist you in resolving difficulties and creating opportunities.
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Kevin Kump
Manhattan Beach, CA Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(844) 317-9251
1230 Rosecrans Ave.
Suite 300
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Real Estate
Western State University College of Law
Kevin Kump has practiced law in California since 1988. His career began by representing banks, financial institutions and landlords. He held executive positions as an in-house lawyer for WFS Financial (now Wells Fargo), BBVA Bancomer USA (a division of one of the world’s largest banks), and Toyota Financial Services (the world's largest captive auto finance company). This experience gave Kevin a unique expertise in financial litigation and consumer compliance for financial institutions and automobile finance companies. The Law Office of Kevin Kump now helps consumers and individuals in their fight against big corporations. If you are being harassed by...
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KC Marie Knox
Woodland Hills, CA Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(818) 501-5800
21333 Oxnard Street
First Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Free ConsultationBusiness
Univ of San Diego School of Law
I am an attorney at the Los Angeles Estate Planning Law Firm Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP.
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Larry Stephen Hymes
Woodland Hills, CA Business Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber, & Cohen, A Law Corporation, utilizes a unique team approach designed to achieve optimal outcomes. For example, when a client's case presents complex legal issues, we bring the presiding partners together in order to fully assess the situation and to determine the most direct, efficient, and effective strategy. Our firm always aims to create innovative and positive solutions via the comprehensive legal knowledge of our attorneys.
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Eric Lawton
Santa Monica, CA Business Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Insurance Claims
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Eric Lawton represents businesses and individuals in the resolution of complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on the representation of policyholders in insurance disputes. A seasoned advocate with over 35 years of experience, he has obtained litigation victories and successful settlements in a broad range of matters, including insurance coverage issues of bad faith, unfair business practices, duties to defend, indemnify and/or pay benefits, in matters involving a wide variety of coverage types, claims, and industries. These include policy types such as commercial general liability (CGL), crime and fidelity, directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, professional liability, insurance...
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Douglas Keith Schreiber
Woodland Hills, CA Business Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Business, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Loyola Law School
Douglas K. Schreiber (Member) born Los Angeles, California, September 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1978, California; 1979, U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: University of Southern California (B.S., cum laude, 1975); Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., cum laude, 1978). Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award for Remedies. Member: State Bar of California. Reported Cases: Waisbren v. Peppercorn Productions Inc., (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 246 48 Cal. Rptr. 2d 437; Lenane vs. Franchise Tax Board (1994) 9 Cal.4th 263, 36 Cal. Rptr.2d 563 Amicus Curiae.