Avenal Lawyers

With exceptional experience in securities dealings and business, I am a corporate and transactional attorney focused on helping business owners succeed. My professional journey encompasses significant roles on both the lender/underwriter side and the company side, allowing me to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. I provide legal guidance on every aspect of starting, maintaining, and expanding a business. My clients include small startups with ambitious goals to established companies with global headquarters. I also dedicate part of my time to academia as an adjunct professor of securities regulation at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California, where I teach on Monday...

Mr. Blevins is a graduate of the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law (JD, 2007) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (BA, 2002).

Mr. Blevins has over a decade of legal experience providing estate planning services to families and strategic business counsel to small corporations and Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Blevins' unique background of serving as both corporate in-house counsel for various corporations and as a private litigation counsel makes him uniquely poised to quickly and effectively resolve your legal needs. Our clients include individuals, families, start-ups, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

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James R. Traut is the founding partner of the Traut Firm located in Santa Ana, California. His practice is devoted exclusively to litigation and focuses on helping plaintiffs throughout Southern California in serious personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, including truck, auto, motorcycle and bike accidents, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death cases, and premises liability. These cases involve brain injuries, spinal injuries, severe fractures, and wrongful death. Mr. Traut also represents clients pursuing legal malpractice claims. His dedication to protecting the rights of those who have been injured by the negligent or wrongful behavior of others has resulted in...

I have over 10 years of experience as an attorney in Sacramento, California. As of 2024, I practice California real estate, bankruptcy, and family law. Bankruptcy: I represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I've represented hundreds if not thousands of clients in consumer bankruptcy in the Eastern and Northern Districts of California. Family Law: I represent clients in family law litigation. As a member of a busy Sacramento family law firm, I represent clients in family law court hearings and trials concerning child custody, property division, child and spousal support, and other contested divorce matters. Real...

Dedicated exclusively to the defense of those who have been criminally accused throughout Southern California. Attorney Graham D. Donath is an award winning criminal defense attorney who personally sees that his clients get the very best in each and every one of their matters. Mr. Donath is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, and has successfully defended clients in all types of criminal matters ranging from first time DUI all the way up to capital murder and everything in between.

I bring a unique approach to business matters and complex business litigation through my years of hands on personal experience in the business of construction and other business ventures. This experience allows me to advise business clients about real world problems and the solutions that really work in today's business climate. Timely settlement of business litigation and other legal problems will further the businesses goals and work to rid the business of wasted time and money. Documenting the actions that resulted in these legal problems will work to make the business more profitable and knowledgeable in the...

Walsh Law is led by Chris Walsh, a former homicide prosecutor, and Chief Assistant District Attorney, with extensive jury trial experience. An attorney for more than 19 years, Chris Walsh is an accomplished trial lawyer and has a broad range of specialized experience in the field of criminal law. As a prosecutor, Walsh was assigned the most serious cases in the offices where he worked. Walsh tried numerous sexual assaults, gang, driving under the influence, and homicide cases. He has personally tried more than 100 jury trials. Walsh was twice selected as Prosecutor of the Year. He is a member...

Founded under the direction of Attorney David V. Luu, our offices are centrally located in the cities of Santa Ana and Irvine to better serve the residents of Southern California, which includes Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Los Angeles County. We are best known for helping people from all walks of life throughout Southern California to prevent, resolve, and litigate issues relating to their debts, personal injuries, and business or real estate transactions It is our mission to give you clear and understandable advice concerning legal matters. We listen to what you have to say...

I am Marc Lazarus, a Russell & Lazarus APC partner, and a recognized personal injury attorney. I have pioneered video technology, custom computer animation, medical education resources, and the insertion of medical films to present my client stories to juries effectively. This innovative approach has led me to win thousands of personal injury cases across Southern California. I focus on cases that involve traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, shoulder injuries, wrist and hand injuries, knee injuries, and ankle injuries. My experience with these types of injuries greatly benefits my personal injury clients. I am dedicated to continually advancing my education to...

I am an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in Business, Estate Planning, Tax, Probate, Immigration Planning, Charitable Planning, and Entities Law matters. Based in California, I represent multi-national individuals and businesses across the world.

A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, I provide experienced, knowledgeable and skilled counsel. I am dedicated to personalized service and exceptional advocacy, focused on meeting my clients' legal needs.

Visit my website for more information, or call to set up a consultation and see how I can help you.

James Falcone has been providing Business Law, Real Estate Law and Litigation advocacy since 1987. An experienced and determined attorney, James is dedicated to protecting the interests of individuals and businesses throughout Northern California.

James represents borrowers, lenders, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, builders and developers in business and commercial matters, as well as handling litigation and dispute resolution cases. His practice also provides counsel for business formation, contract drafting and review, and sales and leasing agreements. James is dedicated to providing high quality, cost-effective legal representation.

James earned his B.S. in Forest Management from the University of Maine. Prior to attending law...

I provide legal counsel surrounding Intellectual Property, Brand Protection and Creative Content, including the life-cycle of Trademarks and Copyrights, from registration and licensing to enforcement.

Aside from presenting seminars statewide focusing on the importance of estate planning and preparing living trusts, Mona’s practice involves assisting individuals - especially entertainers and others excelling in their respective fields - in their immigration matters, as well as working with individuals and companies requiring contracts assistance.

Vaughan has been serving clients internationally for over 35 years. He began his practice in California in 1981 with a clear vision of ensuring that his clients have the critical information they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.

As the son of an immigrant, Vaughan understands firsthand the importance of the decisions his clients are making when they choose to pursue EB-5 for themselves and their families. He knows that it is much more than an investment decision – it shapes the future for his clients' families, including generations to come.

Vaughan is a 1981 Cum Laude...

Ms. Charbonneau is a highly regarded Orange County family law practitioner and was a founding partner in one of Orange County’s premier law firms. Ms. Charbonneau is well known for her uncanny ability to get to the heart of a case and get it resolved. While compassionate and understanding, she is tenacious in her resolve to get divorcing couples to focus on common ground to reach a fair and responsible resolution. She is very skilled in dealing with the range of emotions that go with a divorce and is able to relate to the parties like few...

As a partner at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP (SSEK Law Firm), Kirk G. Smith focuses his practice on securities law. Representing individual and institutional investors against banks, brokerage firms and trust companies, Mr. Smith generally handles cases involving issues such as retirement losses, broker and brokerage firm misconduct, investment derivatives, fraud and financial product failures. He serves clients throughout the U.S.

Before earning a Juris Doctor from the South Texas College of Law Houston, Mr. Smith attended Loyola University New Orleans. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.

Previously working as an investment advisor for a large brokerage firm and...

Hanlen J. Chang provides legal services in Business Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and International Tax matters. He was recognized as a Super Lawyers rising star in 2015. Prior to establishing his own practice Hanlen was a research attorney at the San Mateo County Superior Court Probate Department. He has also worked for several Southern California and Bay Area law firms as a litigation attorney representing business owners and professionals . Hanlen grew up in Bubendorf, Switzerland and attended...

Catherine D. Holmes is an accomplished Business and Securities Law attorney, concentrating on Finance and Investment Law matters. With clients all over the world, she advises on raising, investing and managing capital from both U.S. and non-U.S. investors.

Cathy has practiced law for over 40 years. With a wealth of knowledge and skill, she is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation. Cathy has been recognized for her extensive experience and success, having been named a Southern California Super Lawyer for 10 years. In addition, Cathy was honored by EB5 Investors Magazine as among the Top 15 Corporate Attorneys in 2017 and...

If you are trying to obtain disability benefits because you are unable to do your job as a result of an illness or injury, my law firm can assist you. We can also help with any type of insurance claim that has been wrongfully denied whether it be medical insurance, homeowner’s claims, property damage or personal injury claims. Mr. Kalkin has practiced in the areas of Long Term Disability, ERISA Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Appeals and Insurance Bad Faith for over thirty-five years. In 1989 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and...

Irvine attorney Nicole Dolle dedicates 100% of her practice to personal injury cases, focusing on catastrophic injury cases like TBI, broken bones, and permanent disfigurement from serious car and truck accidents, premises liability cases, and dog bites, among many others. She has deep roots in our local community, having grown up in North Tustin before attending the University of California, Berkeley for her undergraduate degree, and then returning home to receive her Juris Doctor from Chapman Law. Her success in law school led Nicole to follow her passion and pursue a career as a plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Since then she...

I was a police officer with the LAPD for 8 years. I did hundreds of DUI arrests, domestic violence arrests, drug possession arrests, fugitive warrant arrests, etc.
I also testified in numerous cases.

I have been practicing law since June of 2017. During that time, I have focused my career on criminal defense and DUI cases. I also do chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, immigration cases, debt settlements, and civil litigation.

I have testified in over a dozen trials as an expert witness on the Standardized Field Sobriety tests which are used in almost all DUI arrests.

I have taken many cases to trial and...

Shay Aaron Gilmore provides superior corporate, commercial, and outside general counsel services to cannabis and hemp operators and investors throughout the legal California supply chains. Focusing on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and other transactional matters, Shay has counseled and guided some of the most successful operators and investors in the U.S. cannabis and hemp markets. Shay is the Chair of the California Lawyers Association Cannabis Practitioners Group and has been recognized by The Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal as one of the Top 20 Cannabis Lawyers in California. Super Lawyers Magazine has listed Shay as a Northern California Super...

With decades of immigration and business immigration experience, Angela Warren has helped hundreds of individuals, families and businesses navigate US immigration issues and procure legal US visas.

Feras Mousilli is a founding partner of Lloyd & Mousilli and regularly advises business clients on a range of technology law issues. He specializes in counseling technology companies from start-ups in their early formation and development, through support of multi-billion dollar business operations of the largest companies in the world.

Mr. Mousilli has served as Senior Corporate Counsel for both Apple Inc. and Dell Inc., where he counseled clients on product development and intellectual property matters, including advertising & marketing, copyright, and trademark strategies and risks. Prior to serving as corporate counsel, Mr. Mousilli practiced with DLA Piper in the intellectual...

Brandon is a business and startup attorney, focusing on assisting new and emerging businesses in all of their transactional matters. He has represented clients from a wide array of industries, including tech and app developers, filmmakers, breweries, wineries and restaurants, real estate companies, and even chocolate makers. He has counseled clients on corporate formation, late stage preferred financing rounds, mergers & acquisitions, and everything in between. He also serves as outside-inside counsel, providing general counseling on all day-to-day matters, including licensing, brand management, and employee stock incentive plans. Brandon was formerly a computer programmer in the U.S. Air Force, and...

The Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor are located in San Pedro, California, at the center of the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. We provide expert legal representation for cruise ship passengers, maritime workers and offshore oil workers. Our practice areas include maritime personal injury, Jones Act and injured seamen, cruise ship accidents and injuries, commercial fishing accidents, recreational boating accidents, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LWHCA), Defense Base Act (DBA), shipyard accidents, maritime trucking accidents, Death on the High Seas Act, catastrophic injury and maritime wrongful death. With more...

What makes me unique is that I am both a Business Owner and a Corporate & Business Law Attorney. I actually started my first business at age 8 when I launched “Dan’s Bird Farm.” As the owner of the Kehr Business Law PC, I provide business, corporate general counsel, technology, Internet, e-commerce and tax law, as well as trust, will, estate and succession planning legal services. I founded, managed and have run my own law firm for over 17 years. My experience as a business owner makes me uniquely suited to approach legal representation from the business owner’s perspective. I...

Andrés Ortiz is one of California's top immigration lawyers and a foremost authority on the potential adverse immigration consequences of criminal convictions and plea deals (“Padilla Opinions”). Attorneys from across the nation consult Andrés on a regular basis for his expertise in how to resolve criminal cases without triggering deportation and removal.

A graduate of Loyola Law School, Andrés has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work. He was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and was Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy's pro bono attorney of the year for 2016.

Andrés handles cases in immigration court, the...

Immigration Law: Many years ago, Brian D. Lerner has passed a rigorous examination and extensive experience requirements by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He can handle the most difficult of immigration cases arising from business visas, work permits, Green Cards, non-immigrant visas, deportation, citizenship, appeals and all other areas of immigration. He received his B.S. Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems, from the University of Southern California. He graduated from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. Mr. Lerner is admitted to...

CPA AND TAX ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE Jayson Aquino "Atty Jay" can do both. There are some tax attorneys do not have an adequate background in accounting and lack the proficiency to thoroughly offer bookkeeping services. Alternately, certain certified public accountants (CPAs) may not be familiar with how to resolve a person’s unpaid back taxes, tax lien or tax levy. As a CPA and licensed tax attorney, Jayson has helped individuals and businesses throughout Huntington Beach and Orange County with a wide range of tax matters. Jayson takes pride in offering affordable rates. Many clients have found that his rates are competitive and even...

Gregory D Carson is a seasoned patent attorney and engineer with a passion for innovation and intellectual property. With a dual background in engineering and law, Gregory brings a unique blend of technical expertise and legal acumen to his role as CEO, Founder, and Patent Attorney at Carson Patents. His career spans decades of experience, providing comprehensive patent and trademark services to inventors, startups, and established businesses. Gregory’s dedication to fostering innovation is evident in his work assisting clients in securing patent protections across various industries. From high-tech inventions to consumer products, Gregory specializes in tailoring patent strategies to align with...

Mr. Shaw stand as the founder of Shaw 3 Law Firm (S3LF), where he serves as the principal attorney overseeing the firm's specialized practice areas. His expertise is particularly focused on Immigration cases, Juvenile Dependency cases involving CPS & DCFS Defense, and DUI/DWI Defense matters. Notably, he specializes in the Inland Empire region, encompassing San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, as well as handling cases in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. As a Criminal Defense attorney, Mr. Shaw's reputation as a meticulous Trial Lawyer is well-established. His approach is characterized by rigorous attention to detail and a profound understanding of case nuances...

Scott Sheldon is a Civil Law Attorney serving clients in the Inland Empire. He represents individuals and small businesses with Civil and Probate disputes including but not limited to: business litigation, business transactions, trust administration disputes, elder financial abuse, estate litigation, and probate administration. Before becoming an attorney, Scott Sheldon completed a BA in Business and an MBA. He uses his business knowledge and experience to better represent his clients and their interests.

Houman Fakhimi, the founding partner of the Criminal Defense Team, has amassed deep expertise in the area of criminal defense law thanks to years of experience. He oversees all litigation carried out by the firm, and he has demonstrated mastery in a variety of relevant legal domains. He's an alumnus of the University of California, Irvine and Whittier Law School. In addition to being an active member of the State Bar of Californias Criminal Section, Mr. Fakhimi also boasts accreditations from he Association of Federal Defense Attorneys, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the California Public Defenders Association.

Since 1987, I have been dedicated to serving disabled workers as a Workers Compensation attorney. My commitment to the community drives me to ensure that my clients are well-informed about their rights, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the WC system effectively. I understand the importance of connecting with competent doctors, as this is crucial for achieving favorable outcomes in WC cases. My firm has earned respect from judges and defense offices alike. More importantly, my clients have expressed high satisfaction with the outcomes of their cases. The court determines our fees, which are typically 15% of the recovery amount, making it...

U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in obtaining patents and obtaining favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the current chair person of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. For potential clients who are unable see Mr. Nielsen in Marin County, web conferences and/or telephone conferences are available. Mr. Nielsen currently serves clients located throughout the world.

Kelly O’Reilly is a founding partner with Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC, and is a former District Adjudications Officer for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Los Angeles and Orange County. As an officer, Mr. O’Reilly was given the responsibility for adjudicating Employment-based and Family-based applications for Lawful Permanent Residency, Requests for Travel, Work Authorization, and Waivers of Inadmissibility. He was also responsible for conducting Marriage Fraud Interviews and requests for Naturalization.

Given his expertise, he is an expert in all facets of Immigration Law. Mr. O’Reilly has defended clients facing removal from the United States as well as those seeking...

Cyclone has been practicing law since 2003. In 2019, he founded Kneupper & Covey with Kevin Kneupper. The firm is dedicated to serving consumers who have been victimized by fraud or who have suffered wrongs from companies based on false advertising, breach of warranty, breach of contract, or by violating state and federal consumer protection laws. Kneupper & Covey has handled cases involving the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting, Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, RICO (racketeering), and numerous state consumer protection laws. Cyclone has in depth experience with computer programming and computer systems. He is also an entrepreneur and...

Mr. Bardwell’s practice focuses on all aspects of wealth transfer planning, including estate planning, charitable planning, business succession planning and post-death administration.

Mr. Bardwell routinely assists individuals and families in efficiently minimizing estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes through the creation of wills, trusts, business entities and charitable organizations and the use of gifts, sales and other wealth-transfer strategies. He works closely with each client's team of advisors, including accountants, investment advisors and insurance agents, to ensure the client's personal planning and wealth preservation goals are accomplished in a coordinated manner. In addition, he advises clients on estate and trust administration,...

Dennis Temko provides exceptional representation in appellate matters in California State Courts in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and elsewhere. His appellate practice is focused on family law matters including custody, property division, child and spousal support, stock options, high income earners, Ostler Smith (bonus support orders), domestic violence restraining orders, and imputation, among other issues. Most of his practice has been devoted to family law appeals and writs since his 2013 admission to the California State Bar. Super Lawyers Magazine recognized Mr. Temko as a rising star in 2017, and again in 2018.

Mr. Temko has...