Oak Park Lawyers

Attorney Steven R. Lovett has over 40 years of experience in law, receiving a J.D. from Southwest University School of Law in 1978. In that time, he has represented clients in hundreds of complex real estate, construction, and commercial litigation cases. He has also authored "California Partnership Handbook 2d," "Search and Seizure Courtroom Book," has co-authored "Arbitration Handbook 2d," and has edited over a dozen legal publications in the area of business law, real estate law, commercial law, and other legal areas.

Iyse Klavir specializes in the practice of bankruptcy law at her law firm Klavir & Associates based in Lancaster, CA in the Antelope Valley with a satellite office in Woodland Hills, CA serving the San Fernando Valley. Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury cases are also areas of consiberable practice focus and experience. Ilyse Klavir assisted nearly a thousand debtors last year through the bankruptcy process. She was recognized with the William J. Lasarow Award by the Debtor Assistance Project for her work on behalf of debtors. Ilyse Klavir has over 20 years of experience as an executive,...

Daniel Schwartz has a background in both tax law and tax accounting and incorporates elements of both into a hybrid tax practice that is focused on income, gift, and estate tax planning, which includes business and estate planning, as well as income, gift, and estate tax return preparation. Planning and Preparation are two sides of the same coin and being able to do both allows Daniel Schwartz to provide continuity and efficiency on any project, save as much tax money as possible, and protect his clients from penalties and audit. Daniel Schwartz graduated from the University...

Howard Rosenblatt handles civil and criminal tax controversy administrative practice and litigation, including audit defense and collection matters. He represents business entities and individuals before state and federal taxing authorities, including the IRS, Department of Justice, United State's Attorney's Office, California State Board of Equalization, California Franchise Board, California Employment Development Department and California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Previously, he worked at the office of District Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service as a Senior Tax Attorney for over ten years.

Kristi W. Dean, Managing Partner, is a skilled trial lawyer who represents clients in business disputes. Kristi was named a 2013 Trusted Advisor by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. She has been consistently named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" and recognized as "one of the top" lawyers in Southern California by her peers in Los Angeles Magazine, Law & Politics Media, Inc., and Super Lawyer publications. Kristi represents corporations and business organizations in various litigation disputes, including breach of contract, shareholder disputes, unfair business competition, trade secret misappropriation, tortious interference, wage & hour, shareholder derivative actions, and breach of...

Robyn M. McKibbin, Partner, has a broad-based litigation practice representing both corporate and individual plaintiffs and defendants with primary emphasis on employment law including wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination. She represents clients in private mediations and arbitrations, before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts. She provides preventive personnel advice concerning hiring, firing, leaves of absence, internal investigations, and disciplinary action. Robyn prepares and evaluates client personnel manuals, policies and forms, and negotiates and drafts employment, confidentiality, separation, and severance agreements. She also provides anti-harassment, discrimination and retaliation training for supervisors and...

Mr. Goodstein has more than 26 years experience representing corporations, individuals and municipalities in real estate, business, tort, employment and insurance litigation matters. He regularly appears in state and federal courts throughout California, and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Published opinions include Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Ensley, 174 F.3d 977 (9th Cir. 1999); Stuart v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America, 217 F.3d 1145 (9th Cir. 2000); Hub City Solid Waste Management, Inc. v. City of Compton, 186 Cal. App. 4th 1114 (2010).

Mr. Goodstein is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell,* a peer-review...

Michael Wellen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, where he was on Law Review. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Wellen worked in the Orange County Distrct Attorney's Office, felony panel unit.

Mr. Wellen has been practicing for over ten years and has concentrated on civil liability with a focus on medical malpractice, personal injury, public entity liability, premises liability and general civil liability matters. He has also worked on employment law matters and public entity defense.

Mr. Wellen currently focuses...

Ali R. Nader is a partner attorney at Cal West Law and dedicates his practice to helping individuals and families overcome financial difficulties. Ali initially studied to become an electrical engineer before pivoting to become a lawyer. He experienced and overcame tremendous financial challenges early in life and realized he wanted to spend his life helping others combat debt and its consequences. Ali is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California and is admitted to the California Supreme Court. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, California State Bar Association, and the...

My education is rooted in the University of Southern California and culminated with a Bachelor of Science and MBA at Valley Christian University. I graduated from the University of La Verne School of Law in Woodland Hills, California. I am a hands-on, solo, general practitioner and I have been practicing law in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Since 2009 I have actively prticipated in the Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. This is a volunteer, non-paid public service.

Kirk Rodby earned his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University at Northridge in 1995 and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Tulane Law School. In 2002, he received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in constitutional law from the New York University School of Law.

A member of the California Bar Association since 2006, Kirk is part of our Construction, Labor & Employment and Estate Planning practices.

Kirk has a life-long love of books and writing, and comes to The Green Law Group after serving in management at Barnes & Noble. He is a contributing author...

Seydi A Morales grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Ms. Morales earned her J.D. from Glendale University College of Law (GUCL) in 2018 and became licensed with the Californian State Bar in early 2019. Through her work in the legal field, she’s proud to serve communities in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Morales earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and her B.S. in Social Work from Fresno Pacific University. Ms. Morales is a lifelong advocate, as an attorney, she’s passionate about fighting for her clients...

I have been serving the legal needs of clients for more than 25 years. I began practicing law after graduating from the University of California-Davis in 1983 and receiving my law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1987. After being admitted to the California Bar in 1988, I spent the first 12 years of my career representing major product manufacturers, including a major automobile manufacturer.
I now choose instead to aid consumers who are in need of legal assistance under California’s Lemon Law. For the past 18 years, I have been fighting back against auto manufacturers and dealerships...

Alan M. Insul has been an attorney for over 33 years. He limits his practice to the areas of corporate, business and real estate. Mr. Insul has achieved an AV rating which is the highest rating of an attorney for legal ability and ethics based upon peer review ratings of attorneys and judges from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Insul Graduated UCLA in 1973 with a degree in psychology, and he received his J.D. degree in 1978 from Southwestern University School of Law. He was admitted in 1978 to both the California and Federal Court (Central District). While in law school Mr. Insul was...

The need for quality legal advice is particularly important in the context of employment law disputes where a successful plaintiff is entitled to recover his/her reasonable attorney’s fees. At the moment you become aware of an actual or potential employment law dispute, it is crucial that you receive advice as to whether or nor the claim is valid. If the claim is valid, then it makes business sense to pay it quickly rather than prolong the dispute and expose your company to the risk of paying significant attorney’s fees to the plaintiff. If the claim is dubious, then you need...

The Law Offices of C. Valerie Ibe, has licenses to practice in the States of California, Maryland and New York and is equipped to help residents of these states to face the complexities of civil litigation whether in the state courts or in federal courts. The lead attorney, in addition to legal qualifications has also an MBA in Business Administration and a CPA

Attorney Lori S. DeCristo has successfully represented thousands of clients for personal injury, social security and workers' compensation claims throughout California since 1988. Her representation includes handling the matter from the Administrative Law level up to the District Court. In her practice, Lori represents clients and their families who have been injured at work, in a car accident or suffered some other type of personal injury, and need assistance with social security & workers' compensation claims & appeals.

Taraneh (Tara) Khorrami provides legal services devoted exclusively to Immigration Law. She handles all types of immigration cases on behalf of immigrants desiring to become lawful residents of the United States. Ms. Khorrami has distinguished academic credentials. Ms. Khorrami has received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, California.

Ms. Khorrami is a member of the State Bar of California, and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, Supreme Court of California, United States District Court, Central District of California, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The founder of Shulman Family Law Group, Maya Shulman offers legal representation to those in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties who are dealing with issues of family law, including divorce and custody. Her years of working with complex, difficult family law matters prepared her to handle complicated matters of move away cases, interstate and international family law. With a deep commitment to confidentiality and discretion, Ms. Shulman often handles complex matters of custody, surrogacy and entangled divorce for residents of California.

Maya moved to the United States from her native Latvia 28 years ago, after attending University of...

Richard F. Taub is the managing partner and President of the Sherman Oaks legal office, Taub & Taub, P.C. Attorney Taub began his legal career in 1993 as a state prosecutor, and three years later switched his focus to the practice of criminal defense. With experience from both sides of the courtroom and an extensive understanding of the criminal justice system, Attorney Taub is prepared to take on even the most complicated cases. To find out more about working with Mr. Taub, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today!

I am an attorney with more than thirty years of experience in the practice of Immigration Law and Personal Injury Law. I am a member of both the California and New York State Bars and have been admitted to both the Federal Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeal throughout the United States of America

Rachel Nelson is a Los Angeles attorney with experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation of employment, contract, and business disputes. Ms. Nelson has established herself as a determined and reliable business and employment lawyer. Ms. Nelson represents clients in various employment law disputes, including wage and hour, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination lawsuits. Ms. Nelson helps clients evaluate compliance with state and federal labor laws, minimize exposure, and navigate the legal process in a cost-effective manner. Ms. Nelson also represents clients in business matters, including formation of start-up companies, preparation of contracts, and negotiation of business...

Juanita V. Miller, Esq. has been practicing law for 24 years. She focuses in the areas of bankruptcy and probate law and is a "hands-on" attorney. No client is made to feel as though she is going through a law mill. The firm gives prompt, efficient, and courteous service.

The Leiva Law Firm led by Marlene Leiva is a boutique firm in Los Angeles providing expert legal counsel in all areas of general Business Litigation and Corporate Law. We combine the high level of sophistication of a large firm with the unparalleled client service, individualized attention, and cost-effectiveness of a small firm. We believe that a cookie-cutter approach to the law is never sufficient. We understand that every client – and every legal matter – is unique. Successfully resolving complex cases requires a custom-tailored approach that takes into account clients’ unique legal needs, financial resources, and business objectives. We...

My boutique law firm prides itself in providing exceptional service to and communication with our clients. Your matter is important to us and you will not be ignored or disregarded.

Mr. Greenberg is a licensed attorney (California) and a Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

Gerald Marcus began his career as a licensed private investigator, developing and preparing personal injury cases for one of the largest personal injury law firms in Los Angeles County at the time. His investigative work (1980-1986) overlapped with his time at the Southern California Institute of Law (1982-1985) at the Ventura Colleges of Law campus. There, Mr. Marcus’ work earned him honors from the Sandra O’Connor society.
In 1987, Mr. Marcus founded The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus and the Professional Accident Injury Network, Inc. (P.A.I.N.), to represent accident victims. Both are run according to his...