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Richard Frankowski
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Alabama School of Law and University of Alabama School of Law
Richard S. Frankowski is the owner of The Frankowski Firm, LLC based in Birmingham, Alabama and Incline Village, Nevada. Mr. Frankowski has represented hundreds of investors around the country in FINRA arbitrations and in court. His practice focuses on stock broker fraud, consumer class actions, and direct and derivative shareholder litigation. He is an AV Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the Alabama and Florida Bars, as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Frankowski co-authored The Practitioner's Guide to...
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Mark Anchor Albert
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Securities, Appeals, Business and Consumer
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
For over 30 years, Mark Anchor Albert has consistently achieved outstanding results for his clients in complex business litigation and trials. He has been instrumental in obtaining hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients from corporations and their insurance carriers in difficult cases involving complicated liability, damages, and related insurance coverage issues. He also has successfully defended companies and individuals facing hundreds of millions, even billions of dollars in potential liability, often succeeding in having difficult cases dismissed by motion before trial, or otherwise obtaining deeply discounted settlements on favorable terms.
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Brett Gregory Evans
Anaheim, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Securities, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Tax
University of Washington School of Law and University of Utah
Brett Evans delivers experience in securities, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, energy and tax law with his securities career beginning in 1995. At Evans Law, PC, Evans counsels corporations, asset management companies, securities issuers, broker-dealers, investment advisers, registered representatives and other financial industry participants in the areas of securities offerings, arbitration, litigation, broker-dealer and registered investment adviser regulation, compliance, due diligence, securities investigation and enforcement and a diverse range of transactional matters. During his career, Evans has been involved in structuring and drafting more than $1.7 billion in private placement and joint venture transactions in energy, real estate and...
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Joshua Kroot
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(213) 677-0856
355 South Grand Avenue
Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Free ConsultationSecurities, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
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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James Eric Kirkland
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Securities, Business, Communications and Trademarks
Pepperdine University School of Law
I am the founder of Kirkland Law PC, and I have the privilege of representing fast-growing companies in the US and Canada as well as private equity funds in the emerging cannabis industry. I provide a broad array of legal services with a focus on corporate structure, private offerings, secured debt financing, and tax matters. I have been the lead attorney on over $260 million in private offerings for cannabis companies since May of 2016. I also handle licensing agreements, equity incentive plans, and other legal issues that businesses face as they expand. I also assist companies through the arduous...
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Jeremy Scott Hyndman
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(800) 487-4660
Union Bank Plaza
445 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Free ConsultationSecurities, Business and Real Estate
Emory University School of Law
My practice focuses on estate planning and helping investors recover losses caused by unethical or incompetent financial advisers. I am the managing attorney at Basalt Legal PLLC, a law firm nestled in Washington wine country but serving clients throughout Washington State and California.
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Nicholas J Guiliano
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities and Arbitration & Mediation
Temple University Beasley School of Law
We have a national practice and exclusively represent investors in claims against brokerage firms for securities fraud, the sale of unsuitable investments, defective financial products, breach of fiduciary duty, and the failure to supervise. FINRA Securities Arbitrations. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis meaning that there is no cost or obligation, unless we are able to make a recovery for you, and there is never any charge for a free consultation. Contact Us.
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Philip Earl Cook
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Securities, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Claims
UCLA School of Law
Phil Cook is a first-chair business trial lawyer with experience in jury and bench trials, as well as domestic and international arbitrations before AAA, FINRA and ICC panels. He has argued appeals in the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal.
Although Phil focuses on policyholder insurance recovery, corporate governance and partnership disputes, and securities and financial products claims, he has represented clients in individual and class action cases involving contract disputes, Business and Professions Code section 17200 claims and other business torts, antitrust and trade regulation, patent and trademark infringement, trade secrets, product liability and toxic torts, governmental...
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Cyndie Marie Chang
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Securities, Antitrust, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Loyola Law School Los Angeles
Cyndie M. Chang is the Managing Partner of the firm's Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's governing Partners Board. Ms. Chang manages risks and resolves business challenges. She advises and partners with clients to defend them in commercial disputes, enforce their rights, mitigate exposure, and litigate their commercial disputes. She has often handled corporate litigation involving mergers & acquisitions, asset or stock sales, fraud, securities, purchase and sale agreements, business or partner break-ups. She also has handle many other complex or class action disputes involving contracts, trademarks, licensing, products liability, product safety and recall, construction defect, trade...
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Ju Yeon Park
Pasadena, CA Securities Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Securities, Business and Environmental
Ju is a corporate lawyer by training and an entrepreneur at heart. She graduated from UCLA School of Law where she focused her studies on International Business Law. After law school, she practiced corporate law and litigation in the Los Angeles and Hong Kong offices of an international renowned law firm, Latham & Watkins, where she advised domestic and foreign clients, including Fortune 500 companies, on various corporate matters including general commercial contracts, corporate finance, IPOs and mergers and acquisitions.
?Ju co-founded Parsus in 2009 with a vision to transform the legal services industry to make quality legal advice more...
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Michael Aubrey Thurman
Pasadena, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Securities, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Consumer
University of Oregon School of Law
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Patrick Michael Kelly
Los Angeles, California Securities Law Attorney with 54 years of experience
Securities, Appeals, Business and Employment
Loyola Law School
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Aaron Perahia
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer
Securities, Business, IP and Products Liability
Georgetown University Law Center
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Natalie Thomas
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney
Securities, Business, IP and Trademarks
Vermont Law School
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Brynn Anne Gruenberg
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer
(800) 487-4660
Union Bank Plaza
445 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Securities
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Ryan Nerney
Ladera Ranch, CA Securities Law Attorney
Securities and Employment
Arizona Summit Law School
Ryan C. Nerney, Esq. is a Senior Associate in the San Diego office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, where he focuses his practice primarily on national security law, with experience in federal employment and military matters. Ryan represents clients who have security clearance issues against agencies such as CIA, NSA, DIA, DOD, NRO, and DOE. He has represented numerous clients in security clearance revocation proceedings and has a proven record of saving clients’ jobs, as well as anticipating and resolving potential future issues with their security clearances.
Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Ryan spent more than five years representing clients in...
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John Jahrmarkt
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities, Business, Employment and Insurance Claims
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
John Jahrmarkt, Esq. is the owner and managing partner of Jahrmarkt & Associates. John has more than 20 years of experience handling all kinds personal injury claims - from complicated catastrophic injuries to garden variety "soft tissue" pain. John knows how the insurance industry works and the steps their adjusters can take to protect their profits. All of our accident and injury claims are managed by John, experienced in fighting back against any low-ball insurance offers. We have recovered a number of multi-million dollar rewards for our clients, and we have established a reputation for excellence and professionalism...
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David Meyer
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(800) 738-1960
2029 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Free ConsultationSecurities, Business and Consumer
Capital University Law School and Capital University
Attorney David P. Meyer is the principal founder of Meyer Wilson. He has gained national recognition as an investment fraud lawyer, representing more than 800 investors in investment misconduct claims. He has won verdicts, settlements and judgments of hundreds of millions of dollars on their behalf. Because he is recognized as an authority in this field, he is often asked to speak for bar associations and at educational seminars. He is an active member of the Public Investors’ Arbitration Bar Association and various other legal professional associations. In 2013, Attorney David Meyer was included in the list of Best...
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Catherine DeBono Holmes
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
(310) 201-3553
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Securities and Business
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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...
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Sonya Tien
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Columbia Law School
I have been assisting personal injury victims in their recovery for over ten years. I earned my law degree from Columbia University, where I was honored as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Additionally, I hold a business degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan Flagler Business School, where I was awarded 17 scholarships.
Since 2020, I have been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and have been featured on the cover of Super Lawyers Magazine for Solo Success. My published work has appeared in the Wall Street Lawyer and the Practising Law Institute. I have...
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Gilbert Jesse Bradshaw
Costa Mesa, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Securities and Business
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
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...
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William F. Capps
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
(310) 201-3513
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Securities and Business
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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.
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Anthony James Dispoto
Newport Beach, CA Securities Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities, Business, Employment and Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law
Experienced attorney with a demonstrated knowledge of commercial real estate, business and corporate law. Skilled in contract drafting and review, legal research and negotiations. Strong customer service focus and desire to help all individuals.
Education:
-Bachelor's of Arts in Business Management with emphasis in Legal Studies from California State University, Fullerton
-Juris Doctorat with emphasis in Corporate and Business Law from University of San Diego, School of Law
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Lynne Paynter Bolduc
Irvine, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities and Business
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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Michael N. Steuch
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(310) 712-6817
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Securities and Business
University of California - Los Angeles
Michael N. Steuch is a Business Law attorney specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity & Debt Financing, and Outside General Counsel matters. With over 20 years of experience, he provides California businesses with trusted legal advocacy.
A highly skilled professional, Michael is committed to superior representation focused on meeting the needs of his clients. Visit his website to see representative experience and transactions, or call for a consultation.
Michael earned his J.D. from UCLA in 1998. He has been recognized by M&A Advisor and named a Southern California Rising Star by Los Angeles Magazine.
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Steve A. Buchwalter
Encino, CA Securities Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
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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Kresimir Peharda
Santa Monica, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Securities, Business and Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
Kresimir Peharda is a corporate and M&A attorney.
Kresimir advises on commercial agreements, corporate and corporate governance, investment, M&A, and securities. He represents private equity funds, multi state operators, and public companies in acquisitions and vertically integrated companies in sales, financing and reorganization transactions.
Kresimir has represented companies in all stages of development from start-ups to public reporting companies in various industries including education, healthcare, real estate, technology and software. His clients benefit from his experience representing public companies and hands-on operational experience in three start-ups, two in healthcare and one in real estate.
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Jay Nabil Razzouk
San Bernardino, CA Securities Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(909) 547-7299
473 E. Carnegie Drive
Suite 200
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Free ConsultationSecurities, Business and Entertainment & Sports
Pepperdine University School of Law
Jay has represented and advised investors of public companies in shareholder derivative actions and complex class action litigation for over a decade. He helped secure millions of dollars in financial recovery and corporate governance reforms. He investigated and litigated claims involving such issues as accounting fraud, executive compensation, board entrenchment, board elections, corporate takeovers, inadequate internal controls, and violations of the False Claim Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-money laundering laws, and vehicular and aeronautical safety regulations.
Since 2017, Jay has focused his legal practice on helping entrepreneurs successfully form and operate their businesses, representing clients in contract or business...
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David Young
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 60 years of experience
(310) 575-0308
11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 1110
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Securities, Antitrust, Business and Environmental
Mr. Young is a graduate of Harvard College and The Cornell Law School. He was Law Clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alaska, and Assistant Attorney General of Alaska. Mr. Young was a member of the legal team involved in the structuring and financing of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, one of the largest construction projects in the United States. He was further involved in the litigation which allowed the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline to be successfully built. Besides business transactions and litigation, Mr. Young is experienced in complex litigation against State and Federal Governments and Agencies, including...
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Glenn Fuller
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(310) 440-4100
1800 Avenue of the Stars
12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Securities, Business and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Glenn Fuller is a partner and business lawyer with Raines Feldman LLP, where his practice centers on a wide array of matters including real estate acquisition, financing, and leasing of a variety of commercial urban and regional development, redevelopment and revitalization projects.
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Sean T Prosser
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(424) 259-4004
2029 Century Park East
Suite 3100
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Free ConsultationSecurities, Administrative and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
Sean Prosser defends clients facing investigations and enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), including FBI and Grand Jury proceedings, and other government agencies. He also defends companies and their executives in shareholder litigation. With offices in San Diego and Los Angeles, Sean leads Mintz Levin’s California Securities Litigation practice. His clients include public and private companies, officers and directors, board committees, broker-dealers, banks, investment advisors, hedge funds, CPAs, individual stock traders and public officials. Sean regularly represents clients before the following agencies and regulators: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
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Chad Michael Kohler
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(310) 623-4562
2029 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Securities and Arbitration & Mediation
Case Western Reserve University
Chad M. Kohler, an associate attorney at Meyer Wilson, LPA, was born in Sidney, Ohio. He attended the University of Dayton and graduated cum laude in 1998 with a B.A. After earning his undergraduate degree, he attended the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and earned his J.D. in 2001.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Kohler focused his practice on business litigation involving contracts, fiduciary relationships, and business torts.
Later, he worked as a stockbroker at one of the nation's largest brokerage firms and obtained his Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses. In addition, Mr. Kohler has managed regulatory...
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Hamid R. Rafatjoo
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(310) 440-4100
1800 Avenue of the Stars
12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Securities, Bankruptcy and Business
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and University of California - Irvine
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Val D. Hornstein
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and IP
The George Washington University Law School
Hornstein Law Offices, Prof. Corp. is a 20-year old California-based law firm concentrating in business, securities, intellectual property and related transactions and litigation. We have served clients across the country and in abroad. Our client base ranges from individuals. start-up companies to multi-national corporations in all fields of business. Mr. Hornstein has been in practice for 30-years. Prior to HLO, he was with large international law firms and in-house corporate counsel. Please call to discuss any questions in these areas.
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M. Tilden Moschetti
Calabasas, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities
University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
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Matthew Ryan Wilson
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(310) 623-4562
2029 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Securities and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Virginia
Matthew R. Wilson is a managing partner at Meyer Wilson, LPA. Born in Circleville, Ohio, he earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Denison University in 1997 graduating magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to attend law school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he earned his J.D. in 2000.
After law school, Mr. Wilson spent two years working for Vorys, Sater, Seymour, & Pease LLP and another four years working for the international law firm Jones Day. During that time, he defended many of the world's largest financial institutions and other corporations in a variety...
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Stanley C. Morris
Santa Monica, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities
Washington & Lee Univ School of Law
Mr. Morris is a former SEC Enforcement Attorney. He specializes in complex securities litigation with special emphasis in representing issuers, officers and directors, investment funds, analysts, and brokers in connection with Securities and Exchange Commission and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority investigations, litigation, and arbitration.
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Jeffrey Wittenberg
Santa Monica, CA Securities Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationSecurities and Business
University of California - Berkeley
Mr. Wittenberg began a career on Wall Street 20 years ago. He then attended Berkeley Law where he focused his legal education and securities and business transactions. Upon graduating, Mr. Wittenberg was recruited by large law firms to work on tens of billions of dollars of securities offerings and business transactions.
Mr. Wittenberg founded Wittenberg Law several years ago to provide more personalized service to people who are seeking representation from a law firm who will champion their cause, provide strategies and diligence that will achieve their goals, and assist in helping them be winners.
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Kevin K. Hull
Irvine, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Securities, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Kevin K. Hull is an experienced securities lawyer who benefits clients with his multifaceted background from multiple positions in the securities industry, regulation and law since 1988. Prior to reentering private practice, Mr. Hull was the CEO of Grubb & Ellis Securities, Inc., a position he held for nearly six years. Responsible for all aspects of the firm, including compliance, accounting, national accounts and sales management, Mr. Hull was successful in managing the structure and operations of the firm to be in line with current regulatory expectations while achieving sales during his tenure of approximately $3.4 billion across multiple product...
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Robyn Manos
Los Angeles, CA Securities Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Securities and Business
University of Southern California and University of Southern California
Robyn Manos is a licensed attorney in the State of California with 20 years of corporate law experience.
After graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles magna cum laude with a degree in History, Robyn Manos was selected for full tuition scholarships and an academic fellowship from the University of Southern California. Robyn Manos obtained a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Southern California Graduate School of Business Administration in 1992. Concurrently, Robyn Manos obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Law Center, and was awarded an Academic Merit Scholar Award and American...