Santa Ynez Lawyers

I am an Associate in the Firm's Litigation Department, where my practice spans commercial and intellectual property litigation, white collar defense and investigations, and land use and environmental litigation, with a focus on natural resources and mining litigation. During my time in law school, I served as both a student attorney and student director at the Family Justice Litigation Clinic. In my role as a student attorney, I represented clients in multiple court hearings concerning complex family law issues, earning the Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics Outstanding Advocate Award for my efforts. Additionally, I was honored with the Pro Bono Service Award...

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I am a determined California attorney practicing Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate and Construction Law, with a particular focus on insolvency, debtor-creditor rights and real estate matters. With years of experience, my goal is always providing exceptional legal service and representation to achieve the best possible outcomes.

At Structure Law Group, I am part of a dedicated legal team providing skilled and knowledgeable advocacy for business and real estate law matters. For more information visit my website or call for a consultation.

I draft high-quality appellate briefs for my clients. I also occasionally represent employees and small businesses in litigation or transactions. I love my work, and I think you will too.

Jason provides transactional business and legal affairs services to content creators across a wide spectrum of the creative community. Specializing in the new media, entertainment and business space, Jason frequently works with scripted/unscripted TV producers, social media influencers, and business entities to review, draft and negotiate deal terms on a wide range of production-related projects. Jason also provides business development strategy and corporate counsel to a variety of emerging players in the digital space. If you’re an influencer looking to monetize your content, a new business looking to establish your legal entity or register a trademark, or a digital...

Alice Yardum-Hunter, Former Commissioner, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California, practices complex immigration law, though appreciates the simpler matters too. A 14-year Thomson Reuters “Super Lawyer,” she served on its Blue-Ribbon Panel. She is distinguished by Martindale Hubbell. She edited two books for the American Immigration Lawyers Assn. and she is a Congressional Liaison for AILA. She has delivered talks for AILA on O-1 status, waivers of inadmissibility and relinquishment of U.S. citizenship. Alice was the Chair of the L.A. County Bar Association Immigration (LACBA) Section and has served its executive committee since 2006. She established liaison with...

Jessica brings nearly a decade of personal injury and civil litigation experience to DeVille Law Group. Jessica has helped settle millions of dollars in personal injury claims. Jessica has experience in car accidents, truck accidents, bike accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, products liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims. Jessica earned an Economics degree from UCLA where she was also a member of the three-time National Champion women’s water polo team. During her time at Southwestern Law School, Jessica was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and a senior member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program,...

James R. Gotcher has practiced law since 1976. An Air Force veteran and graduate of Loyola Law School (Los Angeles), he initially worked as a deputy district attorney for the County of Los Angeles. In 1978, he moved into private practice, emphasizing representation of business immigration clients. In 1988, his practice was acquired by Coudert Brothers (at that time the largest law firm in the world, with offices in 28 countries) and he became the head of the firm’s worldwide business immigration practice. In late 1993, he left Coudert Brothers and resumed his private practice in Los Angeles. He is...

Aime Katambwe is the founder of WorldEsquire. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from California State University at Northridge and a Juris Doctor Degree (aka a law degree)from Whittier College SOL. Mr. Katambwe is admitted to practice in all federal and State Courts of California.He was born in Zaire (now The Democratic Republic of Congo) and traveled extensively throughout the world due to his father's profession as a career diplomat. He is fluent in many languages including English, French and Spanish. Prior to creating WorldEsquire, Mr. Katambwe worked in private law firms as an associate, as well as in...

With over thirty years of experience, Michael McMahon focuses his practice at Carmel & Naccasha LLP primarily on civil litigation in the areas of employment, business, public agency, and real estate law. Mike has substantial background representing both private businesses and public agencies. Practicing law since 1992, he has tried cases on behalf of one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies. He routinely provides extensive advice and counsel to clients on employment-related matters and has grown his practice to also include land use matters. Mike has handled cases on behalf of numerous cities and special districts in southern California and on the...

Daniel J. Morse represents creative artists from his offices in the Los Angeles area. Mr. Morse excelled in his studies of contracts, intellectual property, and entertainment law at the Pepperdine University School of Law. After graduating in 2001, Mr. Morse worked as a civil litigator while assisting various visual artist clients. Upon moving to Tennessee, Mr. Morse worked with the firm of Wise & Reeves, representing a variety of individuals and business with transactional and litigation matters. Mr. Morse also represented musicians and literary authors. With licenses to practice in two of America's...

Strategic intellectual property counseling including patents, trademarks, IP business transactions, design-around strategies, and pre-litigation counseling.

I have filed under my name over 12,000 bankruptcies since 1992. I appear in court several times per week and know the Judge's and Trustee's very well since I have been appearing before them for so many years. I will give you the knowledge you need to make an informed decision on whether or not to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can save your home, car, money, property and give you PEACE OF MIND.

Registered U.S. patent attorney David M. Kleiman has been helping entrepreneurs and businesses succeed with intellectual property law since 1998. He has had many years of experience working on big patent litigation for large multi-national corporate clients, defending businesses against wrongful allegations of infringement, and obtaining intellectual property protection for client innovations and creations. Attorney of record or lead counsel in more than a dozen lawsuits. Has worked effectively as part of a team to help clients obtain hundreds of millions of dollars in civil litigation settlements. 1st chair criminal jury trial experience. Substantial experience...

I am an attorney practicing in intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, licensing), as well as business and e-commerce law. This includes entity formation and dissolutions, contract drafting and other day to day events, as well as web site review for privacy and compliance issues) for individuals to small/medium size companies. I am also an estate planner, drafting Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney documents, as well as work in probate matters.

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...

Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Harper served as Director of Corporate Compliance and Commercial Leasing for Kinko’s Service Corporation, Inc., now FedEx. Early in her career she worked as in house corporate counsel to one of California’s largest labor staffing corporations and civilly prosecuted perpetrators of domestic violence through a DOJ grant protecting victims of domestic violence. She has argued cases before the United States Hague Court for matters of international child abduction; California Court of Appeals and Superior Court; District Court; Delaware Court of Chancery; and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeals...

Daniel Rodriguez has a background that is different than the typical lawyer. Daniel grew up in a migrant farm-worker family. He and his family were constantly on the move, living and working in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and California. Daniel and his five siblings attended between three and five different schools each year up until college. In addition to working in the fields, Daniel later held a variety of jobs going through college and law school. To name a few, he worked as a dishwasher, worked for PG&E in their mapping department, worked as a sales person for Sears, Roebuck & Co.,...

I have more than 35 years of experience navigating legal issues for individuals, business owners, professionals and institutions involving: trusts and estate planning involving beneficiaries, heirs, trustees and other individuals, probate administration & litigation, business and commercial law, including business formation, corporate maintenance, mergers and dissolutions, business and civil litigation cases, including contract disputes, partnership disputes, and construction litigation, real estate law, including eminent domain, land use and zoning matters, title issues, easement disputes, real estate litigation, purchase and lease agreements.

I have offices in Bakersfield and Mammoth Lakes and service clients throughout the state of California.

A ‘Leading Attorney’ Who Will Protect and Promote Your Rights

My practice focuses on a wide-range of civil litigation matters, including employment, construction, business, intellectual property and tort litigation.

Attorney James Vititoe has a long track record as a consumer advocate and has been involved in numerous landmark legal cases. He was a key part of the water contamination case in Hinkley, California made famous by the Academy award winning film, Erin Brockovich. Jim and Vititoe Law Group continue this legacy of advocacy and continue to fight for those who need.

I, Michael H. Moghtader, am the founder and CEO of the MHM LAW GROUP, A Proffessional Law Corporation. I attended California State University, Los Angeles in 1987 where I received my Bachelors Degree and obtained my law degree in 1997. I was admitted to the California Bar, US District Court and is a member in good standing. My practice involves Immigration and Personal Injury.

Furthermore, I am well recognized in having a perfect track record and known for my reputation in winning almost impossible cases. My extensive knowledge among many areas of law, place clients at an advantage, because most...

I have been a highly successful trial lawyer for 30 years, with extensive experience in many different areas. My primary focus, however, is civil and business litigation.

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I have represented hundreds of businesses and individuals in matters ranging from simple contract or business disputes, to matters as complex as patent and antritrust litigation, and everything in between.

No case is too small or simple, or too large or complex. If I choose to take a case, I will give that case my utmost attention and interest regardless of its...

In the legal industry, great attorneys are considered experts in their respective fields. When the topic is real estate, Ann Wilson is the expert you seek. Whether the need is real estate transactions, easement disputes, homeowners’ associations and common interest developments, or subjects as complex as partition actions and title and boundary disputes, Ann’s decades of experience practicing law has focused exclusively on real estate for clients throughout the Central Coast, and beyond. Most importantly, Ann is committed to providing personal and professional representation to individuals, homeowner associations, common interest developments, and other parties facing real estate law concerns such as...

Shane R. Kennedy was born and raised in San Luis Obispo. He graduated from San Luis Obispo High School in 2009, and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo in 2014. He earned his law degree from Western State College of Law in Irvine, California, graduating magna cum laude in 2019. While in law school, Shane was elected as the ABA Media Alerts Editor of the Law Review, served as Vice-President of the Business Law Association, interned with a general counsel of an international corporation, and studied international intellectual property law at University College Dublin in Ireland during...

A recognized leader in the field, John Andersen is a partner at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson. A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California State Bar since 2008, John is also an Executive Committee Board Member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California State Bar that advises the California legislature on laws effecting estate planning and a “Top Lawyer” Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate.

John guides couples, families, individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and public figures of all means, in all aspects of estate planning, trusts and probate and creates a custom plan...

Fluent Spanish speaker.

Before I pursued a career in law, I accumulated over ten years of experience managing the business operations of franchise restaurants. During that period, I also launched an apparel line that successfully reached over 150 brick-and-mortar stores, including major retail chains both in the U.S. and internationally. This background has equipped me with a unique understanding and perspective, enabling me to connect with my clients effectively. I am passionate about advising entrepreneurs who require swift and dependable solutions, recognizing the immense value of their time and the intense focus their businesses demand. In 2020, I became a part of Employer Advocates Group...

- Completed his undergraduate work at the University of California, Davis in 1999 - Received law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2003

Steven R. Vartazarian is a founding principal attorney of The Vartazarian Law Firm in Sherman Oaks, California. Steve specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Steve takes each case personally and spends time getting to know his clients and their case. Each case is then worked up with no stone left unturned. It is this type of dedication that is the hallmark of his work ethic and resulting verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements. Steve recently won a rare favorable ruling on a California medical malpractice and fraud claim that will allow his client to not only proceed, but will also allow...

Robert J. Allan is a barrister and solicitor and an AV rated attorney with over 30 years of international legal experience. Mr. Allan has earned a global reputation for excellence in both the legal and business community, and has been honored with an AV Rating; Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He has extensive experience representing the interests of existing and emerging domestic and international businesses and provides insightful legal counsel on matters such as corporate law, corporate governance, global finance and transactional representation. Mr. Allan has considerable expertise in corporate compliance and global corporate...

Kevin E. Rex has over 15 years' experience structuring, negotiating and otherwise handling complex business transactions. He primarily represenets privately held and/or family owned businesses in real estate, finance, employment relationships and matters pertaining to business succession planning.