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Robert A. Davis Jr.
Hemet, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Brigham Young University
As a founding partner at the firm of Davis Wojcik Duarte, APLC, Riverside County attorney Robert A. Davis works on both criminal and civil cases. He has over 22 years of experience in the legal field. Mr. Davis has been involved with the boards of the Hemet Hospital Foundation, the Exchange Club, and the Education Foundation. He is a member of the California Society of Healthcare Attorneys, American Health Lawyers’ Association and Riverside County Bar Association. He received his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Education. Contact his firm for...
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Rebecca O'Kray-Murphy
Hemet, CA Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense and Employment
Wayne State University Law School
Rebecca O’Kray-Murphy is an associate at Davis & Wojcik, APLC.
Ms. O’Kray-Murphy’s education includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a juris doctorate from Wayne State University where she was the co-chair of the Student Trial Advocacy Program. As a student, she volunteered at the Free Legal Aid Clinic and served as a student research attorney with the Student Appellate Program.
Ms. Murphy is licensed to practice law in California, Arizona, and Michigan and has experience representing clients in a board range of matters, including civil proceedings, criminal cases, due process proceedings, and domestic violence cases.
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Matthew B. Duarte
Hemet, CA Business Law Attorney
Business and Criminal Defense
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Based in Hemet, California, the firm of Davis Wojcik Duarte, APLC handles a wide range of criminal defense and civil law cases including litigation, transactional law, and estate planning. Their friendly and knowledgeable team has over 50 years of experience interacting with California’s court system. They have work on many million-dollar civil cases and complex criminal cases. Regardless of your situation, they aim to provide each client with caring and personalized representation. Call their team today at (888) 282-6603 for a zero-charge consultation.
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Leah L. Dixon
Beaumont, CA Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Univ of LaVerne
Leah Larkin has been practicing law since 2004. She practices in the area of Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Business Law. Leah Larkin is a Certified Specialist in the area of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, by the State Bar of California Legal Board of Specialization.
Leah grew up in the Pass Area. She is a graduate of Beaumont High School and University of Redlands. Leah attended University of La Verne College of Law on a full tuition scholarship, graduating top of her class as Valedictorian and passing the bar on the first time in 2004. Leah is...
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John A. Messina Jr.
Murrieta, CA Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Business, Employment, Native American and Real Estate
Southwestern University School of Law
John Messina maintains his reputation as one of Southern California’s top rated lawyers and has been lauded by his peers, earning Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating and its prestigious "Preeminent" distinction award. John heads the Firm’s Temecula Valley Office and is a litigation attorney with top executive-level, hands-on experience as a broker, real estate developer, and mortgage banker. Along with being a published author, John has a lengthy record litigating convoluted and difficult cases and is adept at constructing complex business and real estate transactions. John’s recent victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals demonstrate the level at which he practices...
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Nasir Khan
Murrieta, CA Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Business, Immigration, International and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
Attorney Nasir "Nas" Khan is the founder and Lead Attorney for the Khan Law Firm, Inc. Half Hispanic and half Middle Eastern, Attorney Khan was raised all over the United States as the son of a United States Air Force officer, an upbringing which has played an influential role in his decision to practice business, international, and immigration law. Education: After receiving a bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Classical Civilizations from UC Berkeley, Attorney Khan went on to earn a law degree from American University's Washington College of Law, where his legal studies...
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William Frederick Ziprick
Yucaipa, CA Business Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Business, Health Care and Real Estate
University of California - Los Angeles
William graduated in 1980 near the top of his class from the UCLA School of Law, one of the leading law schools in the country. He then started his legal career with what was at the time the largest law firm in Sacramento, practicing a few blocks from the California state capital. He returned to his native Southern California a few years later, to continue the practice of law. With decades of experience as a business owner, chief financial officer and general counsel for a successful real estate development and management company, Attorney Ziprick well appreciates what a client...
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Michael Dennis Iverson
Murrieta, CA Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
California Southern Law School
As the founder of the Law Offices of Michael D. Iverson, APC, Attorney Michael D. Iverson provides knowledgeable and compassionate representation to his clients in family law, estate planning, and business and civil litigation matters. He has been named a 10 Best Attorney: Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™ in 2017 and 2018. Before entering law school, Mr. Iverson amassed extensive experience in varied fields. He worked as a dental technician, earned a paralegal certificate, climbed the ladder as a paralegal at a large personal injury firm in Salt Lake City, and obtained a real estate...
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Jeremiah Raxter
Menifee, CA Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Animal, Bankruptcy and Collections
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Jeremiah Raxter, is the founder and principal attorney of RAXTER LAW, P.A. Admitted to both the California State Bar and the United States District Court of the Central and Southern Districts, and a Certified Veterans Attorney with the Veterans Administration. Prior to entering law practice, Jeremiah was a National Sales Specialist with a large electronics company and a Law Enforcement Officer in Southern California. Currently, his practice is focused on Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Law. He represents businesses of all sizes everything from hair salons to governmental agencies. Jeremiah is one of the few attorneys that practices in all...
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Thomas Lee Watkins
Banning, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western State Univ COL
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Brad Jefferson Landon
Murrieta, CA Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Construction
Whittier Law School
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Daniel Lee Hough
Perris, CA Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Western State Univ
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Benjamin Nicholas Diederich
Menifee, CA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, IP and Patents
USC Law School
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Andrew Michael Rosenfeld
Menifee, CA Business Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Divorce
Univ of Virginia School of Law
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Jamie Marie Frenzel
Canyon Lake, CA Business Law Attorney
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
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Michael Cohen
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Southwestern University School of Law
Mr. Cohen is the founder and principal of the Cohen IP Law Group, P.C. His practice involves intellectual property, business and entertainment law.
Mr. Cohen is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent attorney and is experienced in all phases of IP litigation relating to patent infringement validity and enforceability, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and interference with contractual relations. He specializes in matters involving UDRP proceedings, cybersquatting, and other domain name issues, and has successfully obtained preliminary injunctions against cybersquatters.
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Gregory G. Brown
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Business, Employment, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law
A native of Southern California and a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, Gregory G. Brown is one of approximately 150 lawyers in California to be certified as a Specialist in Civil Trial Advocacy. He has devoted his practice to civil and jury trial litigation, taking on cases involving business, commercial or corporate litigation as well as those involving contract actions, fraud, intellectual property disputes, unfair competition and false advertising, and corporate litigation. He also serves clients in divorce and personal injury cases. After his graduation from law school in 1987, Mr. Brown practiced Kring &...
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Richard L. Grant
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Western State University College of Law
More than 40 years, our "HARD HITTING & AGGRESSIVE" Attorneys have Defended our Clients "LIKE FAMILY" in all of the four Orange Courts for both Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal charges as well as Business Law & Litigation matters.
Whether fighting for our client's legal rights and freedom or seeking the most advantageous & successful outcome in a Business Law/Litigation matter, we are always in our "CLIENT'S CORNER" fighting for them at the lowest possible costs.
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Nathan Mubasher
Corona, CA Business Law Attorney
Business, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Securities
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Mubasher has gained extensive knowledge about law, medicine, finance and business. He is also very experienced in dealing with people in high-pressure situations. He can put this experience to work for you. In a consultation, Mr. Mubasher can provide you all the details on the cost of representation, the likelihood of success, and what action to take depending on your appetite for risk. Most importantly, Mr. Mubasher provides genuine care and concern for you, and will stand by you throughout your matter. Mr. Mubasher earned a...
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Alexander Kugelman
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Alexander Kugelman is an attorney concentrating on tax controversies, domestic and international tax compliance, and tax collection defense. Mr. Kugelman counsels and represents individuals, small businesses, and estates.
His experience includes four years of federal government court experience at the U.S. Tax Court and a U.S. District Court. That background blends substantive tax law knowledge with administrative and litigation experience. This unique combination differs from that of an accountant or a general practitioner attorney.
Kugelman Law was created as an alternative to overpriced law firms and disreputable tax resolution companies.
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James R. Dickinson
Redlands, CA Business Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
University of La Verne College of Law
Attorney James R. Dickinson fights for justice. He provides personalized service to each of his clients and works tirelessly to achieve desired results.
Family Law: Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.
Personal Injury: Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Etc.
Civil Litigation: Breach of Contract, Business Disputes, Fraud, Real Property Disputes, Negligence, Interference with Economic Interests, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, Defamation, Etc.
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Robert Lopez
Corona, CA Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Are you a small business owner? or thinking about starting a business? Or do you have an existing business that now has a business, contract or employment issue?
With business disputes, we first try to keep a dispute from become a lawsuit. If we can find a way that protects our client and serves their best interest, then we always try that first. If, however, you are already in a lawsuit, then we immediately go to protect our client, keeping in mind what is best for you.
With starting a company, we look at what our client ultimately wants to accomplish....
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David D L Horton
Palm Springs, CA Business Law Lawyer
(844) 951-4529
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Suite 200-092
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Probate and Tax
University of Northwestern California, School of Law
We’re proud that our law firm is local and we offer our exceptional legal services to SoCal, Riverside, San Bernardino and Palm Springs California. With Our sensitivity coupled with Our aggressive approach to Probate matters and Our wealth of knowledge when it comes to Estate Planning, Our extensive experience with ALL Legal Tax Issues and Our first hand knowledge and real world experience as Business owners has allowed us to call southern California home for many years.
Handling the legal issues that arise after the death of a friend or loved one can be very challenging. If a family member has...
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Scott J. Sheldon
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Business Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder and Probate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Scott Sheldon is a Civil Law Attorney serving clients in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Representing individuals and small businesses with civil and probate disputes, business litigation, business transactions, estate litigation, elder law, trust disputes, and will contests.
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Kenneth Wonsup Chung
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Stockbroker Fraud
U of San Francisco School of Law
Kenneth W. Chung is experienced in both business litigation and business transactions. Mr. Chung’s business law experience includes real estate, contract, corporate, and employment issues. In addition to his skills as a transactional attorney, Mr. Chung’s aggressive yet thoughtful approach to arbitrations and trials, has distinguished himself as a successful litigator and advocate, in both the courtroom and the office. Mr. Chung counsels and represents a variety of businesses ranging from prestigious multi-national conglomerates to emerging private companies. He is proficient in negotiating and drafting a variety of business agreements including real estate contracts, distribution agreements, employment contracts, business alliance...
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Thomas A. Grossman
Palm Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Pepperdine University School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
Born in Wisconsin, raised in L.A., moved to the Desert in 1977. 39 year experience in civil litigation, contract law, real estate (licensed broker), personal injury, alternative dispute resolution (Mediations and Arbitrations) and more. Active hiker, swimmer and singer.
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Mark Albert Mellor
Riverside, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Construction and Real Estate
Southwestern Law School
Mr. Mellor obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University in 1988. While at Cornell he was a member of Cornell University's National Debate and Forensics Team, repeatedly recognized as an exceptional debater and individual public speaker throughout the country. Mr. Mellor obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1992. He was admitted to both the California and the District of Columbia Bars and has been practicing law for over 27 years in both state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Mellor started his own Real Estate and Business Litigation...
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Sebastian Gibson
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Personal Injury and Trademarks
Univ of San Diego School of Law and Cardiff University
With over 45 years of experience, Attorney Sebastian Gibson serves Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Newport Beach, Malibu, Temecula, Orange County and all of California specializing in car and big rig truck accident personal injury, business, film & TV, publishing, modeling, entertainment law, HOA disputes, branding, trademarks, copyrights, & corporate law, and has extensive expertise in drafting, and reviewing a wide variety of contracts from personal management and talent agency agreements, modeling contracts, literary agency and book publishing agreements, business contracts, shipping contracts, biomedical, health care, med spas, mobile IV hydration and mobile medical clinics, intellectual property, winery trademarks, civil law,...
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Michael Jay Berger
Riverside, CA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
11801 Pierce Street Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92505
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Collections
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara and Riverside. I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law. I am an "AV"* rated attorney with 40 years of experience in solving bankruptcy problems. I am a Mensa certified genius with a strong ability to analyze and solve problems. If you are being hounded by creditors, I can legally erase your debts and get you a fresh start. If your business needs reorganization, I can give you protection from your creditors while you reorganize. If you have a claim against an individual or company that has filed...
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Daniel Chudleigh
Laguna Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Awarded "10 Best Attorneys - California 2017" for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and "Top 40 Under 40" for civil plaintiff attorneys in 2016 by the National Trial Lawyers Association - Daniel W. Chudleigh gets results! Daniel W. Chudleigh is the founder of Chudleigh Law P.C. and focuses on personal injury law and civil litigation. Mr. Chudleigh holds a J.D./M.B.A. from Chapman University and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of both California and Utah.
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Marc Mackenzie
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
The George Washington University Law School
My journey as an estate planning attorney was driven by my desire to assist families. The complexities and intimidation of the legal system can be overwhelming, but I firmly believe it doesn't have to be that way. My approach involves communicating in plain English, ensuring that you fully comprehend your options, and aiding you in making informed and astute decisions. Through effective planning, we can circumvent future headaches and expenses while securing a lasting legacy for your family's well-being, even beyond your lifetime.
My commitment lies in providing personalized attention to each client, offering one-on-one counseling, and maintaining open and responsive...
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Angelina Maria Plumtree
Indio, CA Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Insurance Defense
California Western School of Law
Plumtree & Brunner LLP is a boutique construction law firm specializing in representing general contractors, custom homebuilders, 8a contractors, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and architects in both California and Nevada. The firm represents clients in public, industrial, commercial and residential construction. Area of representation include, contract litigation, mechanics liens, bonded stop notices, delay claims, differing site conditions, change order negotiation/litigation, disgorgement, California Home Improvement Contract Issues, contract drafting/negotiation, CSLB license issues, business formation, expansion and dissolution, zoning, code enforcement, etc.
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Kamran M Shahabi
Ontario, CA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Insurance Defense
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Kamran represents clients in complex insurance, employment, construction, general liability and business litigation. Those clients include some of the world’s largest insurance carriers, governmental entities, Fortune 500 companies, several of California’s largest publicly- held and privately-held businesses, builders, real estate developers and contractors. In connection with the litigation practice, he also advises and represents a wide spectrum of London market insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries in all lines of insurance business, including professional liability, construction, property, maritime, general liability, environmental, energy, and directors & officers (D&O) policies. Kamran’s coverage practice includes knowledge and experience relating to the different types of insurance...
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Tina K Gehres
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Estate Planning and IP
Saint Louis University School of Law
Tina has dissolved Gehres Law Group to focus on building a NFP organization, YesHope.org. She is no longer taking clients. Thank you for your patronage.
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David J. O'Connell
Escondido, CA Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Mr. O'Connell leads a small firm of professionals specializing in real estate issues, business, corporations, limited liability companies, estates, and trust administration. He has more than 30 years of experience in these areas and is fully equipped to advise clients regarding their options and risks in these troubling economic times.
Mr. O'Connell speaks frequently at continuing education seminars on topic including the emerging issues in limited liability companies and legal ethics.
Mr. O'Connell served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1968 to 1972, serving in Turkey and Germany.
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Jason E. Turner
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Construction
Western State University College of Law
Mr. Turner is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney with over 20 years of experience handling a wide range of civil litigation matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in the California courts. In addition, Mr. Turner has acted as personal counsel to numerous individuals and companies, helping them to create/revise/negotiate contracts, prepare appropriate policies, investigate claims, and avoid litigation. Further, Mr. Turner serves as an arbitrator and mediator to help bring matters to a expedient resolution. Having handled matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants provides Mr. Turner with the ability to analyze matters from...
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Karen JoAnne Sloat
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Loyola Law School
Karen Sloat has a career spanning over 30 years in many practice areas, and in three states – California, Colorado and Hawaii. Her reputation as a specialist in employment law for many years has given her the expertise to handle claims of complex wage and hour violations, discrimination and harassment, employment contracts, trade secret violations, fraud and all other employment-related issues. As a zealous litigator and trial lawyer, Ms. Sloat has a vast knowledge of professions, occupations and business issues that enhances her valuable legal advice to all of our clients – whether employees, employers or nonprofits.
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Matthew Sean Harrison
Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
16A Journey
Suite 200
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Business, Administrative and Municipal
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Matt’s practice focuses on facilitating innovative change through legal action, and he works with private and public leaders in emerging issues and industries, ranging from internet to cannabis law. Most recently, Matt was one of the lead drafting attorneys on California’s Proposition 64, the successful ballot initiative to decriminalize and regulate cannabis for adult use. Working directly with California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and other state leaders to craft the policy structure, Matt directly authored key provisions in the legislation, integrating complex legislative, political and legal considerations into a balanced, comprehensive and historic reform. For over 10...
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Raymond Babaian
Ontario, CA Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Employment and Insurance Defense
UC Hastings COL
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.
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Robert Scott Lawrence
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Environmental, IP and Insurance Claims
Northwestern University School of Law
My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering. I also have extensive experience in commercial mediation and arbitration.
Most recently, my work has involved class action litigation involving wage and hour claims; a partnership dispute over a multi-million dollar capital call; and a variety of intellectual property and business disputes in Los Angeles...