Vidal Lawyers

I am the son of immigrants. My father came to the United States in 1964; my mother in 1968. They met at a party in Hempstead, New York. Turns out they are from the same province in the Philippines and that their towns are only an hour apart. My grandfather was a revered mathematics teacher in Manaoag. My father served 22 years in the U.S. Navy and another 20 years with the State of California; my mother made sure that my brother, sister and I had everything we needed to excel in school. It worked: I was valedictorian of my...

Fifteen years ago, I was sitting at my computer, wedged between a steaming coffee maker to my left and my fledgling law firm’s first associate three feet to my right. Today I’m humbled to have 10,000 square feet working alongside the best lawyers and paralegals in the world. It is now time for me to give back. I’m conservative on some issues and liberal on others, but high-minded about them all. I will always be politically active, but have no desire to be a political activist; striving instead to find Veritas Aequitas = Truth &...

I have decades of experience counseling on Estate, Wealth Transfer, Business Succession, and Charitable Planning matters. I diligently represent clients throughout Los Angeles in State, Federal and U.S. Tax Courts.

I am dedicated to bringing a fresh perspective to estate and wealth transfer planning. With a focus on meeting my clients' personal and business needs, I create customized solutions focused on the best possible outcomes. I diligently advocate for the unique objectives, challenges, and concerns of my clients.

With many teaching and speaking engagements, I am skilled at explaining complex legal matters in a way that everyone can understand. I have been...

Nicholas Kohan is a Southern California personal injury lawyer with experience you need on your side. After finishing his undergraduate degree at Cornell University in 2003, Nicholas Kohan received his J.D. from Whittier Law School in 2007. For the next ten years, he built his career working with insurance companies, corporations, and other groups protecting their interests from injury victims. His skill in the courtroom gave him an edge over the other parties his clients needed, and it gave him an inside look at how insurance companies and other groups avoid paying for their own negligence. His courtroom success saved...

For over twenty years, Mr. Lipinsky has successfully represented workers in all areas of employment litigation, including cases involving sexual harassment, disability and pregnancy discrimination, race, age, sexual orientation and gender discrimination, California Family Rights Act violations, Wage and Hour violations, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination in violation of public policy against some of the nation's largest employers.

Mr. Lipinsky has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America” by the prestigious National Trial Lawyers organization. He has also been recognized by Inland Empire Magazine's “Top Lawyers in the Inland Empire” 2010-2017 Editions; is “AV-preeminent”...

With over six years of working in tax law under his belt, Mitchell Smith has represented clients in the U.S. Tax Court where he resolved numerous tax controversies at the audit and appellate levels of the IRS. He has also negotiated favorable settlements of high-dollar-tax deficiencies as well as secured tax-exempt status for new organizations and advised existing exempt organizations. At Zecca Ross & Smith Law Firm P.C., Mitchell Smith continues to excel in his career. His expertise extends to real estate taxation, federal and state worker classification reviews, foreign bank account disclosures and collection matters including Offers in Compromise and...

I am a successful criminal lawyer and DUI attorney with over 28 years of experience in the courtroom and experience as a former law enforcement police officer. I am proud to represent those individuals prosecuted by governmental agencies and accused of crimes.

I have been an active member of the California State Bar since 1990 and have been admitted to practice in the United States District Court Southern District of California since 1991. I received my Juris Doctorate Law Degree from the University of San Diego School of Law (USD) in 1990 and graduated from San Diego State University in 1986...

Ms. Hoefler is a University of Arizona alumnus, where she attended on a full-tuition academic scholarship and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Public Management and Policy with dual concentrations in Criminal Justice Administration and Environmental Policy as well as a minor in Business. She was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Prelaw Fraternity, the Criminal Justice Association, and served as a teaching assistant for two courses titled “Women and Youth in the Justice System” and “Crime and Public Policy.” Her first experience with family law came while volunteering as an undergraduate intern for Southern Arizona...

Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law, Ms. Bickford practices exclusively in the area of family law helping clients with divorce and separation in San Diego. Ms. Bickford is a graduate of California Western School of Law where she received honorable recognition for outstanding achievement in the areas of community property, taxation and civil procedure, as well as a West Publishing Award in recognition of her overall outstanding scholastic accomplishment. Ms. Bickford received her Bachelor of Science from Miami University, with a dual major in Systems Analysis and Mathematics. San Diego divorce attorney Nancy...

Dave is a former federal prosecutor and seasoned plaintiffs trial lawyer that has dedicated his career to helping ordinary people get through extraordinary circumstances. Dave has obtained over $75 million dollars for his clients in just the past few years through outstanding settlements and verdicts in difficult cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, premises liability, and fraud. Dave has been recognized by his San Diego peers as a Super Lawyer, Outstanding Trial Lawyer, and Distinguished Alumni of the University of San Diego School of Law.

Dave has had remarkable success as a trial lawyer representing plaintiffs who have been injured. Dave...

For your out of court settlement, mediation, negotiation, or transactional needs, contact Kevin Boileau, PhD, at 415.830.0065 or 858.688.4871. Specializing in complex negotiation, mediation, transactional, and int'l problem-solving. Resolving your TORT ACTION out of court through skillful negotiation and mediation. INTL LAW, divorce, business, climate change and water, design - - We handle transactions in Asia, Europe and throughout North America. ANIMAL RIGHTS MEDIATION - - We protect animals ranging from Animal Control issues, to vet malpractice, ownership, systemic abuse, and other. CLIMATE CHANGE, WATER & LAND MEDIATION - - We offer creative solutions to conflicts emerging from a changing environment. Wildfires, coastal erosion, earthquakes,...

For 35 years, Howard Borenstein has provided trusted legal counsel for clients with Estate Planning, Probate and Tax Law needs. He is dedicated to resolving legal matters for individuals and businesses throughout Southern California.

Demonstrating his knowledge and skill, Howard has been Certified as a Taxation Law Specialist by The State Bar of California. He is committed to finding solutions for legal issues in an efficient and effective manner.

Outside of work, Howard is an active participant in the local community. In addition to working with the San Antonio Community Hospital and Harold W. Harris Foundation Trust, he is involved with the...

Ms. Snider was one of eight women in a class of 423 when she graduated from California Western School of Law in 1973 with a Juris Doctorate.
The family law act of 1975, coupled with her desire to help clients in need, solidified her decision to specialize in Family Law. In 1980, Ms. Snider was one of twelve in the first class of attorneys to be board certified as a Certified Family Law Specialist in the State of California. Ms. Snider is a member of the State Bar of California, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, San Diego Family Law Bar...

A fluent Spanish-speaker and native of Chicago, Illinois, I attended law school in San Diego, California. Upon graduating law school, I had planned on working as a staff attorney at a non-profit organization as all of my internships were completed at non-profit organizations either in Chicago or San Diego. Unfortunately, upon graduation, jobs were not available in the areas I was seeking. So, in 2013, I opened my own law firm called “Law Offices of Alex Amar Kannan” focusing on immigration law cases.

Fast forward to 2019, “Kannan Law Firm, Inc.” now has two offices (Spring Valley, California and a satellite...

Professional Life: California State Bar member, Asaph Abrams represents individuals, families and businesses in obtaining federal bankruptcy protection. He has filed over 650 successful bankruptcy cases in San Diego and has been co-chair of the San Diego County Bar's Bankruptcy Law Section. He has parted ways with the large law firm sector to focus personally on clients in need. He offers sliding-scale rates to make bankruptcy an affordable solution for all San Diegans. Asaph volunteers and is active in the legal community through the San Diego County Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer...

Insurance companies reduce injured people to a claim number because it dehumanizes them. Phil set out to build a different kind of law firm because he realized many law firms do the same to their clients by treating them like numbers instead of people. Personal injury is not just a job to him. It is a public service he and his team enjoy. Phil’s clients know they have an aggressive advocate on their side who is willing to do what it takes to get them what they deserve. As a fifth-generation Californian, Phil has deep ties to the state. He went...

At the law office of Terrence Fantauzzi we help people take advantage of their rights under the bankruptcy code to restart, rebuild and recover financially. We exclusively handle bankruptcy cases in order to be effective and reliable advocates for our clients. Our law practice is EXCLUSIVE to consumer Bankruptcy having filed hundreds of chapter 7 and 13 petitions over the last 10+ years.

During my practice I have gained extensive experience in all facets of complex litigation. My expertise includes litigation of employment, general liability, class action, construction, products, and general business litigation matters – from start through trial, and appeal. Further, I have prepared volumes of employment handbooks, construction and real estate disclosures and agreements, and general business contracts aimed to fully protect my clients and, when applicable, transfer risk to the appropriate parties. This allows me to offer a unique perspective to my clients and create strategies for any scenario.

The law firm of Fransen & Molinaro, LLP is located in Corona, California but serves the entire State of California. Whether it’s a plaintiff or defense matter, we pride ourselves on representing California’s individuals and small business in matters involving the following:


Real Estate
Single family residential homes to large commercial buildings, purchases, leases, options, easements, boundary lines, buyer-seller disputes, agent/broker disputes, failures to disclose, contract disputes, agent/broker defense against the California Department of Real Estate, and More

Catastrophic Personal Injury
Spinal Cord Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Paralysis, Amputation, Loss of Sight or Hearing

Motor Vehicle Accidents
Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles

Serious Medical Malpractice
Birth Trauma, Failure to Timely...

Tax Attorney Shawn Spaulding has dedicated his professional career to protecting the rights of taxpayers. After spending several tax seasons working in the legal department of the largest tax preparation company in the United States Shawn went on to pursue his LL.M (Master of Laws Degree) in Taxation at the University Of San Diego School Of Law. While completing the advanced tax program Shawn provided tax resolution services to the underserved community through the school’s clinic.

Shawn has accomplished high marks throughout his academic career graduating with honors in both his Bachelors (BSBA) and Juris Doctor (Law Degree) programs. He continued...

The mission of the attorneys at The Sullivan Law Firm, APC, is to counsel clients in finding common sense solutions to complex family and bankruptcy legal problems by providing a full spectrum of legal services. Attorney Michelle Sullivan, CLS-F, is a specialist in counseling clients regarding divorce, mediation, collaboration, adoptions, prenuptual agreements, and other legal issues. Located in Rancho Bernardo, a neighborhood of north San Diego, our family law and bankruptcy practice especially caters to residents of San Diego and North County.

The LAW OFFICES OF SOTERA L. ANDERSON is dedicated exclusively to serving the lemon law needs of California residents.

Our goal is two-fold: to obtain the best outcome for you as quick as possible and to provide a stellar customer experience. We understand that in today’s society, especially in California, you need reliable transportation to live – to get to work, to take care of children and elderly parents, to run to the grocery store. This is why we strive to resolve cases as quickly as possible to lessen the disruption in your life.

Before protecting consumers,...

Damian J. Nassiri practice focuses on employment law and medical marijuana collectives. His employment practice includes representing employees in wage & hour, overtime, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment cases. His practice also includes representing medical marijuana collectives and criminal defense in drug related cases.

I am an experienced and skilled California Labor and Employment attorney. I protect the rights and interests of employers worldwide, in industries such as banking, health care, hospitality, retail, and transportation.

With 35 years of experience, I represent clients with responsiveness, determination and focus. I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and legal representation.

In addition to being named among California's Top Labor and Employment Lawyers, I have been honored as a Los Angeles Super Lawyer for over a decade.

I have seen it all when it comes to unfair treatment in the workplace. As an employment lawyer in Los Angeles with more than 25 years of experience, I know how to level the playing field when 'your Story becomes our Fight.' I vigourously represent employees who have experienced wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and more. Saving careers is our mission. With offices in Pasadena and Ontario, our team of employment attorneys in Los Angeles serve clients throughout Southern California. Exclusively representing workers, we recover the damage done by unethical employers for Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, and...

I am an experienced California Business and Securities Law attorney. I am committed to solving complex business issues for clients from a wide range of industries.

For over 40 years, my practice has been focused on effectively solving problems and creating solutions. I am dedicated to guiding my clients towards achievement of their business goals.

Prior to graduating from law school in our Nation's Capital, Daniel R. Perlman worked as a Prosecutor for the Maryland State's Attorney's Office in Montgomery County, Maryland, where he became aware of many of the stumbling blocks that exist between prosecutors and defense attorneys from the government side. Daniel R. Perlman used this opportunity to learn how best to approach prosecutors and how to creatively resolve differences to the satisfaction of both sides.

Michelle Yang, founder of Cali Lemon Lawyers by Prestige Legal Solutions, P.C., graduated from University of Southern California with a B.S. and attained her J.D. from University of West Los Angeles, School of Law. While attending Law School, Michelle devoted her time into consumer advocacy work at one of the largest Plaintiff’s lemon law firms based in Los Angeles and continues to develop her passion for consumer rights. Her dedicated work ethic coupled with her empathy for people has led her to successfully represent hundreds of California consumers in breach of warranty lawsuits brought against car manufacturers.

I represent a wide range of clients in civil appeals and in writ proceedings, including business owners, property owners, insurers, employers, public entities, film finance lenders, film producers, bankruptcy creditors, and trademark holders. I also regularly provide assistance to trial counsel in proposing jury instructions and verdict forms and drafting dispositive motions and oppositions—all with a keen eye toward helping trial counsel to preserve the record for any future appeal.

Philip Shakhnis is a forceful, meticulous and compassionate attorney with over 20 years of experience representing tenants. Philip has represented hundreds of tenants forced to live in slum conditions. Philip has also helped tenants poisoned by carbon monoxide leaks, exposed to mold and whose children have been lead poisoned. Philip is at the forefront of representing tenants wrongfully evicted from properties protected by local rent control laws. Philip focuses his law practice on representing tenants because he strongly believes that every family and every person deserves the right to a safe, decent and healthy home. As part of his experience...

Daniel is a South Bay native and veteran of the United States Marine Corps. As a Marine, Daniel served four years active duty in the infantry (3d Battalion, 3d Marines and 3d Battalion, 4th Marines), and was recognized for his service by two separate commanding officers, receiving commendations and awards. Daniel also served as acting platoon sergeant, leading a platoon of marines while stationed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. After his service, Daniel attended the University of California, Berkeley where he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctor at...

Rabeh M. A. Soofi is the managing attorney and founder of the firm. Having spent most of her legal career at a large national lawfirm of 300+ lawyers involved in million and billion dollar disputes, Rabeh’s focus is on making world-class legal skills available to individuals in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, to offer exceptional legal services in a client-focused, cost-effective, and strategic manner. Rabeh is hired most often for her unique practice philosophy and is known among the legal community as an aggressive attorney with a no-nonsense and solutions-oriented approach to legal engagements. Rabeh’s legal work combines...

The Law Office of Nabil E. Chelico is committed to providing professional and aggressive representation to clients while adhering to strict ethical standards. I have successfully represented clients before USCIS, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals; the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. I represent clients in family-based petitions; fiance/fiancee petitions; employment-based petitions; complicated naturalization applications; removal proceedings; appeals; petitions for review, and writs of mandamus. Each case will be given the appropriate attention it needs and no client will be left...

Simon Stepanyan is the founder of Stepanyan Law Firm. Growing up in a family of attorneys, it was only a matter of time before Simon would become one himself. He is a graduate of law schools in the United States, France, and Armenia. Simon’s legal education is complemented by his work experience at law firms in all three countries. Immediately prior to founding Stepanyan Law Firm, Simon worked at a Los Angeles law firm, where his practice was focused on multi-million dollar complex state and federal cases, consumer class actions, business law, and immigration law. Having a unique background and international legal...

With a dedicated focus on personal injury and employment law, Jonathan litigates high profile cases since his becoming a partner at Kahn Roven, LLP.

Scott is a cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School and former Assistant United States Attorney.

At Lesowitz Gebelin LLP, Scott handles copyright and trademark infringement cases, trade secrets litigation, defamation, internet law, and general civil litigation matters. Scott represents both plaintiffs and defendants.

Scott is a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Avvo.com ranks Scott as a 10 out of 10. The LA Business Journal recognized Scott as one of Los Angeles County’s top 25 white collar and cyber crimes attorneys.

Scott is licensed to practice law in both California and New York.

Top-rated and award winning Los Angeles lawyer representing clients in business and alcohol-liquor law, focusing on advising entrepreneurial startups, emerging and established companies with respect to business formation and structuring, ABC liquor licensing, ABC disciplinary defense, conditional use permitting (CUP), administrative and governmental proceedings, trademarks, commercial contracting, and commercial leasing. Our firm also represents clients in criminal and DUI law, including land use and municipal code enforcement defense. In addition, we represent clients in personal injury claims.

I have been dedicated to practicing immigration and employment law since 2000. My mission is to form close and honest relationships with all of my clients and to always be accessible to them whenever they have questions, need case updates, or legal assistance. Accordingly, my clients know and trust that they can reach me anytime. Having direct access to me 24/7 is one of the primary reasons why I am able to help my clients succeed in their immigration or employment law matters. If you have any questions, please send an email to thomas@thomasmlee.com Be sure to...

Matthew K. Joy is a trial attorney at The Dominguez Firm. With over a decade of experience litigating difficult liability cases, Attorney Joy has helped hundreds of accident victims in California recover millions in compensation. He’s a fierce advocate of road safety and promotes the firm’s values by delivering outstanding legal representation and client service, as part of the personal injury trial team.

Matthew is known for handling complex cases involving wrongful deaths, amputations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paraplegic injuries, auto accidents and premises liability; as well, cases of serious accidents involving trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles, drowning, construction and elevators;...