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Admitted to practice law in the State of California in 1999 after graduating from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California, with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration (BA) from The Central London Polytechnic, London, England. In 2000, after completing a course in Mediating the Litigated Case at the Pepperdine University School of Law, I served as a volunteer Mediator at the Los Angeles Superior Court. I started practicing law in 2000 and managed to garner valuable and extensive experience in Estate Planning, Real Estate law, Business Contracts, Commercial transactions and Personal Injury cases. My ancillary experience in insurance, real estate,...

Hi, I’m Christine Mathias

I am an attorney licensed in California. I am passionate about helping people in my community. As an experienced researcher, problem solver, and innovative thinker, I help businesses and individuals all over California by providing virtual legal services.

My Biography
After graduating from law school in 2009, I started my own general law practice in Vermont. I moved to California in 2015, and I now specialize in small business, nonprofits, and estate planning.

I have varied experience starting and running small businesses and nonprofits, including director of a public library in New Mexico, co-founder and executive director of Girls...

Liam Roth founded Your Contract Lawyer in 2008 after practicing at the prestigious national law firms of Davis Wright Tremaine (Los Angeles), and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC (New York City). An inquisitive legal mind, Liam looks to push the boundaries of today’s legal environment; it was his experience working at these large firms that led him to search for new, more client-oriented and efficient ways to deliver legal services. It was with this goal in mind that he founded Your Contract Lawyer. A graduate of Georgetown University, Liam earned his law degree from Wake Forest University Law School...

Ethan D. Kirschner is an experienced litigator with clients in California, throughout the United States, and overseas. Originally from Wisconsin, Mr. Kirschner was a champion high school and college debater. He has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, and received an LL.M. in intellectual property law from the University of California, Berkeley.


Mr. Kirschner has been practicing law since 2005. He is licensed to practice law in California.

John F. Ramey has practiced for over 22 years in Southern California since relocating to the region after practicing law in North Carolina. He has practiced in the area of construction law, personal injury, attorney and medical malpractice and products liability. John has represented many prominent contractors, manufacturing corporations, property management companies and retailers in cases of construction defect, work site injury and premises liability claims. He has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts, and has tried over forty-five cases in state and federal courts. His trial experience includes personal injury, property damage, construction defects and professional malpractice...

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...

Brett Markson is a Santa Clarita employment law attorney with considerable experience practicing law. He originally gained his law degree in 1991 from Hastings College of the Law, and since that time he has continued to expand his comprehension of the law and to gain valuable experience that assists him in better handling the cases of his clients. He has formerly served as a prosecutor and this is an experience that has given him the aptitude to take cases to court when necessary. He takes the time to listen to his clients and thoroughly prepares their cases for any direction...

Peter Hsiao has 39 years of experience as a lead trial lawyer and is head of the West Coast U.S. Environmental, Health & Safety Practice of King & Spalding LLP resident in the Los Angeles Office. He was named Environmental Litigation Attorney of the Year in Los Angeles by Best Lawyers in America, and one of 16 lawyers named as a Distinguished Environmental Advocate by the American Bar Association. The National Law Journal identifies him as a Trailblazer in Energy and Environmental Law, and is named by Chambers, Legal 500 and Super Lawyers one of the nation’s best...

We specialize in Estate Planning (Wills, Trust, Asset Protection) and are fully dedicated to exceeding clients' expectations with timely, professional services with fair billing practices.

Eanet, PC is a boutique law firm located in Los Angeles, California, concentrating in business litigation, real estate litigation, and labor and employment litigation. We represented clients in litigation throughout California State and Federal Courts, including in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Eanet, PC started with a single idea: provide a group of clients with the highest caliber legal representation available. The firm's goals are simple: meet each client’s unique needs and obtain winning outcomes. The practice is based on the tenet that every client is the most important client. Eanet, PC’s practice areas...

I've tried over the years to avoid the pitfalls of bad lawyers. I try to be humble, polite and hard working. I never lie to a client. I strive for excellent results for a fair price. I never steal from my clients. A good nightâs sleep is worth far more than ill-gotten gains. The highest duty of every lawyer is loyalty to his client. A good lawyer returns calls from his clients and works on his cases to move them along as quickly as the court allows. I show clients what they canât do for themselves....

I am interested, and experienced, in helping individuals and small businesses with debt problems. I have represented different kinds of clients including individuals with no assets but seeking peace from creditors, to individuals who required planning in order to protect their home or other assets from creditors, to small businesses with employees. I am also interested, and experienced, in helping clients who need assistance regarding civil lawsuits, clients who need help in setting up, operating, or closing their small businesses, clients who have suffered personal injuries, and clients who have suffered discrimination because of their religion. I have spent...

Entertainment lawyer Joshua R. Lastine protects the artistry and livelihood of actors, production companies, writers, producers, directors, animators, social media influencers, and podcasters. A strategic negotiator, a fierce advocate for talent, and a practical problem solver, Lastine strengthens his counsel with an indelible passion for show business, its players, and creators. Lastine understands how to structure and close the deals shaping the future of the entertainment industry. Recent examples include critically acclaimed streaming series, musicians’ NFTs, and mixed-reality productions in the Metaverse. Lastine’s experience in Studio business and legal affairs includes positions with ViacomCBS, Lions Gate, Marvel Studios, Starz, Discovery...

Ms. Li specializes in United States Immigration Law and is located in Los Angeles, California. As the founder of the firm, she works tirelessly to advocate for immigrants’ rights and has assisted hundreds of immigrants in their pursuit of the American dream. She provides legal assistance in various U.S. immigration matters to clients worldwide. She is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Daniel Reisman is a passionate and dedicated employment law attorney in the Los Angeles area. He received his JD from USC Law School and shortly after began representing clients from all walks of life. Daniel is devoted to handling cases involving employment law, including matters of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other complex issues. He understands how challenging and overwhelming it can be for individuals to try to resolve these matters, which is why he founded his firm to provide relief and support. Daniel is driven to obtain a favorable and just outcome for each and every client he represents. His...

Nick Moss is an Attorney at the Los Angeles Office of Talkov Law, where the focus of his civil litigation practice is in real estate and business law. In addition, Nick is an Attorney with the ASUCR Legal Clinic where he focuses his practice on helping UC Riverside students navigate the perils of Landlord/Tenant disputes. Nick is a May 2020 graduate of the UCLA School of Law where he specialized in Business Law. While at UCLA Law, Nick was a Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Technology, an American College of Mortgage Attorneys Award Recipient, and the Sports Law...

Sona A. Tatiyants, Esq., LL.M., is the founding principal of Tatiyants Law, P.C. She specializes in estate planning, business transactions, trust administration and probate.

I am a trial attorney. I have tried numerous business and injury cases.
I have been to the California Supreme Court, and I was voted a top attorney under 40.
I can try a case, and I can also prepare complex business agreements. For example: I have prepared a number of unique employment agreements, each suitable to the business environment for which they were drafted.
I am aggressive and confident.
I win cases and understand the jury trial system. I believe that I have the experience to know when to settle and when to fight.
I believe that all attorneys should show their...

I have had a vast range of experience both in the public and private sector. I was formerly Chief of Civil Litigation for the City or Torrance and ultimately became the City Attorney of Santa Monica with experience in Civil Litigation, Advisory functions and deal making, and Criminal Prosecution. When in private practice I had a broad range of experience wining significant trials and appeals. I have an AV (pierless (5.0) rating, which is the highest possible, and am Certified by the State Bar of California in Appellate Advocacy and the Nation Board of Trial Advocates in Civil Trial Advocacy....

S J Harris Law is devoted to representing individuals and businesses in Professional Licensing and Civil Litigation Matters, as well as Small Business Transactions, Formation, Dissolution, and Contracts. Scott J. Harris is a former Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, where he represented many of the licensing agencies of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and the People of the State of California. Scott J. Harris served as the Liaison Deputy for the Licensing Section of the Office of the Attorney General to the California Board of Accountancy, and the Court Reporters Board of California, and prosecuted hundreds...

Neil Juneja is an intellectual property and cannabis lawyer. He is the founder and managing partner of Gleam Law, a cannabis law firm headquartered in Seattle, WA. His impeccable track record and years of cannabis business law experience – including navigating the complexities of patents, trademarks, and copyrights – helps Gleam Law stand out from the competition. Neil founded Gleam Law because he realized other cannabis law firms provided legal advice to businesses in a vacuum. He wanted to provide legal decisions in the context of the business world and counsel long-term success. Other cannabis business attorneys are not just risk-adverse...

Yasmine Tabatabai is a well-respected litigation and trial attorney routinely handling claims on both the plaintiff and defense sides of the bar. She has extensive experience in a wide variety of civil litigation matters including business litigation, real estate litigation, breach of contract actions, purchase and sale disputes, fraud & non-disclosure cases, slander of title, business torts, dual agency conflicts, personal injury and hospital medical malpractice claims. She is well-versed in evaluating complex legal issues and a tenacious advocate in all aspects of high-stakes litigation. She has recovered vast successful results on behalf of her clients and, notably, has...

Jonathon Nicol is an experienced business attorney who has been practicing since he graduated from law school in 2005. With trial and appellate specialties, Jonathon has tried diverse matters in state and federal courts and before arbitrators. He has been appellate counsel of record on myriad appeals and writ petitions nationwide. Jonathon also obtains favorable settlements for clients. Jonathon’s seasoned perspective blends corporate and entrepreneurial senses. He helps clients to start and run their businesses, protect their corporate and personal interests, and buy and sell assets. Jonathon aids clients with both their specific problems at hand, as well as their greater...

Mick Longo is an attorney licensed to practice law in the States of California, Florida, North Carolina and Oregon. Motivated by an entrepreneurial desire to change the way law firms operate, Mr. Longo founded Longo & Alach LLP with partner Patrick Alach in 2009. In 2013, Mr. Longo orchestrated and oversaw Longo & Alach LLP’s expansion to Miami, Florida and then in 2015 he expanded the firm again to Charlotte, North Carolina. His practice areas include Entertainment Law, Sports Law, Business Law, Cannabis Law, Hospitality Law, Real Estate Law, Privacy Law and Legislative Advocacy.

Mr. Longo represents a myriad...

Gail V. Phillips holds a J.D. from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, as well as a B.A. in Psychology and M.B.A. from California State University Los Angeles. Ms. Phillips has over 25 years of experience in Business Law, Real Estate Law and Business Litigation. Ms. Phillips has drafted and negotiated hundreds of commercial leases for both landlords and tenants. She has counseled companies in all aspects of Business Law, from formation of entities, to contracts and dissolutions. She represents high wealth individuals as their private counsel, small companies and large, multi-national corporations. Ms. Phillips...