Carpinteria Lawyers

On April 28th, 2012, the Los Angeles Criminial Courts Bar Association will award James A. Goldstein the prestigious "Jerry Giesler Award", as their Trial Lawyer of the Year. Over the past two years, Jim has secured not guilty verdicts in 4 of the 6 serious murder and attempted murder cases he tried. Two of these cases included multiple defendant jail house murders. In another murder case, Jim sought to exclude his client's confiession given the improper and coercive interrogation tactics used by LAPD detectives. The judge agreed and the case was dismissed. Jim has represented the rights of the...

My Office is based in Westlake Village and I am available to clients in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties. My practice is concentrated in the areas of Trusts, Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Advance Health Care Directives, Financial Powers of Attorney, Trust Administration, and Probate. With 10 years of experience in this area of the law, I am highly qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable. I am also highly trusted and respected in my field, by my clients and peers. I received my Juris Doctorate degree from University of West Los Angles, and my Bachelor Degree in...

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

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

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

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

Attorney Debra Kay has been a Certified Specialist in family law since 1993, and has been practicing law throughout courts in Ventura and Los Angeles since 1987. Ms. Kay earned her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Engineering cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Juris Doctorate degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. In 1986, Attorney Kay was admitted to both the State Bar of California and to the United States District Court Central District of California. She is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Ventura County Bar Association, the East County Bar Association,...

Visit our website: www.BFLEISHMANLAW.com for contact information and to schedule a consultation. Ms. Fleishman is a Certified Family Law Specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She has practiced Family Law exclusively since 1976. Ms. Fleishman has been certified by the California State Bar as a Family Law Specialist since 1981. Ms. Fleishman practiced in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (Century City and Beverly Hills) for 12 years before moving to Westlake Village in 1988. In her previous career, Ms Fleishman was a High School Teacher in the subjects of History and...

Kirk Rodby earned his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University at Northridge in 1995 and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Tulane Law School. In 2002, he received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in constitutional law from the New York University School of Law.

A member of the California Bar Association since 2006, Kirk is part of our Construction, Labor & Employment and Estate Planning practices.

Kirk has a life-long love of books and writing, and comes to The Green Law Group after serving in management at Barnes & Noble. He is a contributing author...

Jeffrey L. Hoffer is a widely recognized Divorce and Family Law Attorney who represents clients with cases in the Ventura and Los Angeles County court systems. For more information on Jeffrey L. Hoffer, go to his website, http://805divorceattorney.com. Jeffrey focuses his efforts on achieving outstanding results for his clients in child custody, support, and all matters of family law. Over the past several years, he has obtained excellent results for fathers seeking more favorable child custody orders and has successfully obtained and/or modified support orders resulting in millions of dollars in savings. In...

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

At Pederson law offices, the team is committed to providing Thousand Oaks residents with the legal representation they deserve. The firm consists of two lead attorneys, who have over 40 years of combined legal experience. Attorney Steve Pederson received his Juris Doctorate with high honors from Western State University School of Law in 1975. Before working as a lawyer, he worked as a Senior Design Engineer for General Dynamics Corporation, where he assisted in the design of numerous space vehicles. Mr. Steve Pederson then worked as an attorney in Los Angeles, where he handled civil litigation cases in the areas...

THE DUI MAN Michael is the former managing partner of one of the largest national criminal defense firms in the country, literally building it from the ground up. Over the course of his practice Michael became interested in DUI defense, and saw on countless occasions how mismanaged these particular California DUI cases really were. His philosophy was that you don't have to be a murderer just to get the full benefit of a comprehensive and aggressive defense. It is at that point the Mr. Bialys opened up his Los Angeles DUI defense practice. Michael has always prided himself on offering client...

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

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

Kristina Kell is a seasoned Family Law and Divorce Attorney with over a decade of experience serving clients in Malibu, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles, Ventura County and surrounding areas. Ms. Kell has a long and prestigious record of guiding clients through the often emotional and complex landscape of divorce, child custody, support, and other family law matters. As a Los Angeles native, she has extensive knowledge of the local legal system in Southern California and is licensed to practice in all California state courts. An active member of the California State Bar, Ms. Kell is also involved with...

As a criminal law attorney with more than 11 years of experience in criminal defense, I have spent my entire career fighting for the constitutional protection of my clients. Unlike many other private criminal defense attorneys in Ventura County, I have never worked for the District Attorney's Office, and have never prosecuted anyone. I began my career as a Deputy Public Defender in Mendocino County, before transferring to Santa Barbara County and ultimately to Ventura County in 2000, where I remained as a Deputy Public Defender for 7 years. As a tireless and passionate public defender for nearly 10 years,...

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

MY CLIENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Admitted to the California Bar in December 1996, I started as a solo practitioner in Westlake Village. Later, I began enjoying work on key areas of dissolution, custody, parentage plus cohabitation issues, prenuptial contracts, surrogacy, adoptions and division of retirement plans. I moved to the office I have now in Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park) in 2005. I was raised by divorced parents and have been my own client in a divorce case. I realize why clients become depressed and arrive at the court with devotional books and best friends. I, just as virtually all family...

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

I am a dedicated Family Law Attorney working across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. My areas of practice encompass Divorce/Legal separations, Uncontested Divorce, Paternity cases, Child Support, Child Visitation, Child Custody, Spousal Support, and Mediation services. I invite you to contact me for a free consultation, available both remotely and in-person. You can reach me at (805) 584-9000 or send an email to molly@simifamilylaw.com. Please ask for Molly Kramer. Do not hesitate to call today to arrange your free consultation!

Constance Zarkowski received her Juris Doctor from Ventura College of Law and was admitted to practice law July 5, 2000. With a strong background in the health insurance profession, law became a second career. Her practice encompasses employment and labor law, representing employees in wrongful termination and discrimination actions under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, with a special focus on sexual harassment cases. She also represents plaintiffs with health insurance issues, working diligently to resolve them with the carrier, but not hesitating to litigate when the facts justify a civil action.
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The King Law Firm is directed by lead attorney Kenneth King, who has dedicated his entire legal career to the representation of injured individuals. Mr. King has helped his clients recover more than $50,000,000 (fifty million dollars) for their damages and injuries throughout California, including counties like San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and more. The King Law Firm is committed to providing personal attention and support to their clients during this trying time in their lives. They understand that dealing with a life-altering injury or the death or injury of a family member is difficult emotionally and financially. The King Law Firm...

Attorney Philip G. Panitz is a national tax litigator who has successfully fought the IRS on behalf of real estate investors and other clients. He has handled over 250 tax matters before the U.S. Tax Court. In 1995 he successfully challenged the IRS in the matter "Williams v. U.S." before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Panitz holds an LL.M. in Tax from NYU, and conducts his tax litigation practice nationwide. He is a Certified Tax Specialist in accordance with the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, with 30 years of legal experience in tax litigation and tax planning.

Zachary Sempers was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Zachary chose to go into employment law on behalf of employees based on his own experience in his previous career as a software engineer. Shortly before starting his employment law practice, he had an employer who would not pay him his wages. Although it was only two weeks' wages, wage theft is wage theft. While he knew he couldn't personally make his employer pay his wages, he knew that the law could, either through the Labor Commissioner's office or the Courts. So began his journey from software engineer to Workers' rights...

Bruce M. Bunch represents people and their families who have suffered major injuries or death throughout California. He handles all types of catastrophic personal injury cases and concentrates on medical malpractice. Over the past 50 years, Bruce has tried more than 100 jury trials. His expertise as a trial lawyer makes him one of the most sought after personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles. He holds the rank of Diplomate in ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) and is a member of CAALA (Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles), Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV/Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell, and has been...

As a trial attorney, Armond Marcarian has tried several cases in the last few years to verdict, including his victory before a Kern County jury in November 2007 where he obtained a judgment for $1,000,000 for his client.* In September 2009, Armond successfully defended his client at trial in a lawsuit where the plaintiff was seeking over $9,000,000 in damages. Armond has also arbitrated complex business disputes and medical malpractice cases; including an arbitration against Kaiser Permanente which resulted in a favorable decision in January 2008. While there are many great courtroom attorneys, Armond...

Mr. Garner is a member of the California State Bar and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. Over the last 23 years his practice has focused on Business and Estate design and implementation. Mr. Garner is a Certified Provider and Instructor of continuing education for Life Insurance Agents and Certified Financial Planners. A popular speaker, he conducts seminars on a variety of topics in the areas of estate design and business planning.

Mr. Garner has worked with hundreds of individuals and families to formalize their personal and financial goals and provide protection for their...

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts – University of California, Los Angeles (1991)

Juris Doctor – West Los Angeles School of Law (1995)

BACKGROUND

For more than 24 years, Pejman “Tony” Rahnama has represented clients on their personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. He has successfully represented more than 1000 clients and applicants, recovering more than 600 million for his law firm clients.

Tony graduated from West Los Angeles School of Law with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree and received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from UCLA and was admitted to the California Bar on 1995.

Tony is Licensed and authorized to practice before all courts...

David B. Shea is an experienced estate, probate and trust litigation attorney in Ventura County. Mr. Shea also assists clients with probate and trust administration. Mr. Shea's goal is help clients navigate through the maze of legal challenges presented in trust, estate and probate disputes by providing counsel and strategic legal advice to advance the best interest of each of his clients. Although Mr. Shea is a zealous legal advocate and experienced probate trial attorney, he prides himself on his integrity, creativity, and efficiency in obtaining favorable results both in and out of the courtroom. Handling disputes in Probate Court...

I am a civil litigation and trial practice attorney who has represented victims of personal injury, wrongful death, consumer and civil disputes. I have assisted in obtaining record verdicts, settlements and judgments on behalf of plaintiffs in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Tulare Counties. I am also a former Ventura County Senior Deputy District Attorney, Misdemeanor Supervisor, Attorney of the Year and Ventura County Sheriff's Academy instructor who has prosecuted a significant number of jury trials to verdict, which included murder, major narcotics, felony and misdemeanor prosecutions.

Kathleen J. Smith is an experienced business and real estate litigator. Kathi advises clients on and handles all types of civil litigation, focusing on LLC and business disputes, real estate, trust and probate, and homeowners association disputes. Kathi is experienced in all types of dispute resolution, from mediation to arbitration to civil trial. Kathi’s accomplishments at the trial level include: judgments in favor of breach of contract, easement dispute, multiple settlements on eve of trial relating to employment discrimination, wage and hour, landlord – tenant breach of contract of commercial lease, contract disputes, business dissolution, and partition. Kathi has also won...