Encino Lawyers

Netta Grutman is an employment law attorney and workplace investigator. She has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations of diverse nature and complexity. Ms. Grutman successfully defended large companies in employment litigation and brings her vast experience in employment law to her investigations and trainings. Ms. Grutman earned her Juris Doctorate from University of California, Hastings and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Ms. Grutman is admitted to practice law in California. She is also a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators.

Michael Burgis, Esq., is a knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive trial attorney who focuses on obtaining maximum results for the injured. Mr. Burgis’s current focus is workers’ compensation and employment law, but his practice also includes handling personal injury cases.

A California native, Mr. Burgis earned a B.S. degree in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2003. In 2008, Mr. Burgis earned a J.D. from Southwestern Law School and was admitted to the California Bar.

Mr. Burgis began his career working with Glauber Berenson, a well-known and respected worker’s compensation law firm. During his...

5 years experience with a personal injury firm. Solo practice so I will have plenty of time to provide individualized focus to each of my clients. Entertainment contract review and drafting experience. Cannabis brand business formation experience and trademark filings.

For over 20 years, Frederick S. Schwartz has worked diligently to insure that his clients receive the best legal representation possible. As a former insurance company defense attorney, Frederick S. Schwartz has valuable insight into the mindset and frame of reference of the insurance company's adjusters and lawyers. This gives his clients a big advantage in the negotiation, litigation, and settlement process. If you have suffered a serious injury, been treated unfairly or been denied a benefit or right, call the Law Offices of Frederick S. Schwartz to receive personal legal representation that you can trust

Arnold W. Gross is a nationally recognized, honored and experienced trial lawyer with expertise in all types of personal injury cases, wrongful death matters, criminal defense cases and real estate cases. Mr. Gross is a pre-eminent AV rated Martindale Hubbell attorney, an honor he has enjoyed for over 30 years. Mr. Gross was been selected as a California Super Lawyer in plaintiff personal injury cases in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and will be again in 2024. Arnold W. Gross has been involved in more than 90 major jury trials and hundreds...

Since forming Wisner Dispute Resolution Services in 2003, Alec Wisner has been using his unique and diverse background to assist hundreds of clients successfully resolve their disputes. Thoroughly trained in all aspects of mediation, especially in the areas of divorce and family mediation as well as commercial mediation, Alec provides both an understanding of the underlying issues and an ability to facilitate positive communication. Alec brings a rich and diverse background to his mediation practice. While attending U.C.L.A., he won numerous national debate awards, graduating in 1971. Alec matriculated at the University of Southern California Law Center,...

Andrew J. Malatesta is the founder of Malatesta Law. Mr. Malatesta graduated from the number one law school in Southern California, the UCLA School of Law. After becoming a member of the California State Bar, Mr. Malatesta worked under several preeminent attorneys, before founding Malatesta Law. Malatesta Law only represents employees in employment law matters – that is it. Because of the narrow focus of Mr. Malatesta’s legal practice, Mr. Malatesta has a deep understanding of California employment law and knows what it takes to successfully litigate a California employee’s case. Mr. Malatesta represents employees because he is passionate about protecting employees'...

Erick Novik is a trial lawyer that exclusively represents individuals and families who have suffered serious injury or loss. Erick focuses his practice on litigating and trying catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases involving automobiles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, industrial or construction accidents, as well as dangerous conditions of public and private property. His passion lies in helping those who need it most – the individual.

Erick is extremely passionate about issues involving injustices where there is an apparent imbalance of power. Whether the imbalance involves a large corporation or a government entity that denies responsibility and minimizes the harm...

I am a criminal defense attorney that takes pride in what I do. Unfortunately, the practice of criminal defense has become a contest that is more about securing retainers and not about serving the client. I have had clients in my office tell me that a number of other lawyers have promised them dismissals and reduced charges. I have been asked to promise the same. I will refuse every time. It is a lie to the client and it is a dangerous lie. A lie that can end up with the client in state prison. If you are a potential...

Michelle S. Robins is an experienced divorce and divorce mediation attorney, who also negotiates cohabitation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as modifications to custody, spousal and child support agreements.

A seasoned, veteran real estate litigation and transaction attorney and trial lawyer, Nate Bernstein of the LA Real Estate Law Group, serves sophisticated clients in the areas of real estate litigation, business and commercial litigation, and bankruptcy matters and litigation. Nate Bernstein was formerly in house counsel at Fidelity Title Insurance Company and Denley Investment and Management Company, and has been in private practice for 18 years on Southern California.

Warren Binder is a seasoned litigator who has successfully handled personal injury and wrongful death cases at Binder Law Group since 1982. Having achieved numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for injured clients throughout the years, he is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been voted as a Top Attorney, Personal Injury Section by Pasadena Magazine for the past 10 years. Mr. Binder regularly handles cases including auto accidents, aviation accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall accidents, and more in both state and federal court, and is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Binder...

The Law Office of Scott A. Schwartz has over 100 years of cumulative experience in the field of workers' compensation and personal injury lawsuits.

We specialize in fighting for the rights of workers throughout Southern California. If you have been injured on the job, there are California state laws that protect you and help provide medical assistance and compensation benefits. You may not even realize that you have been injured on the job, but afflictions like a nagging back ache or brain trauma caused by an on-the-job concussion can be attributable to your employer.

Ms. Shvarts is the managing attorney for Disability Advocates Group. After graduating from UCLA Law School, Ms. Shvarts began her career as a civil litigator at a large law firm. After several years of civil litigation, Ms. Shvarts decided to shift to a more personal type of law practice in order to help individuals who were struggling in their daily lives. She opened Disability Advocates Group to assist individuals who became disabled and unable to work to obtain the benefits they need and deserve.

Disability Advocates Group is a disability law firm representing clients applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and...

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Irena Shut's positive thinking has changed her life for the better. She has worked for LibertyBell law group for over 12 years as an attorney. Irena Shut now serves LibertyBell's Human Resorces Department as well as HR for other companies. Irena Shut is not practicing law at this time. For any inquires of criminal or civil cases please call the office of LibertyBell and a qualified attorney will help with your matter.

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Irena Shut has a knack for attention to detail. She establishes trust not just with clients but also...

G. Amy Vahdat is the founder of the Law Offices of Vahdat & Associate. She focuses her practice on pesonal injury. She primarily represents plaintiffs who have sustained bodily injuries in cases involving motor vehicles, buses, motorcycles, trucks, and slip and falls. Ms. Vahdat also accepts cases that involve pedestrian accidents, wrongful death and sexual assault. Ms. Vahdat is dedicated to providing legal services to clients near her Los Angeles headquarters, as well as throughout California. She is fluent and conversant in English, Farsi and Spanish.Ms. Vahdat earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Education from UCLA in...

Individualized care is our specialty at the Law Offices of Ramtin Sadighim. As an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney, Mr. Sadighim understands that every client, case, and circumstance needs a different approach for the best results. We adapt to your needs to give you the most efficient and cost-effective service possible. We’re based in Tarzana, CA but represent clients in Los Angeles, Ventura, Encino, Sherman Oaks and Westland Hills. Our firm has successfully represented many types of injury claims, including dog bites, brain, and burn injuries and has also been the lawyers for many car accident injury claims in...

Attorney Joel Parker is an experienced personal injury lawyer who is dedicated to protecting the rights of personal injury victims in and around Encino, CA. With nearly four decades of legal experience, Joel Parker has been able to recover more than $65 million for the injured. He has a driving passion to help those in need and he is committed in his pursuit for justice. If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another, then Attorney Parker can assist you in recovering compensation for any damages. His firm handles a wide variety of personal injury...

James Carr has tried countless cases to jury verdict in the Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County courts. He has also successfully helped victims of torts recover over $100,000,000.00 in settlements and judgments. After over 30 years as a practicing, hard charging legal advocate, he has more than racked up an impressive record of success. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, AAJ, CAOC, and CAALA and an honorary member of “Personal Injury Warriors”, an international organization of tort attorneys.

My name is David Baum, and I am the managing attorney with the Law Offices of David H. Baum, APLC. I have managed my Law Firm for more than thirty one years. We offer the finest quality adoption legal services for birth mothers, birth fathers and adoptive parents. Currently in the United States, adoption laws are experiencing substantial revisions. In California especially, legislature and state courts continue to change and ratify child adoption laws. Every decision made by the legislative and judicial party affects everyone involved in the adoption process, including birth parents, adoptive families, adoption agencies, and adoption law firms....

With almost 20 years of experience in criminal defense, you can trust that The Karpel Law Group is focused on getting the best results with creative and personalized defense tactics. Attorney Karpel is a former private investigator that will use his skills and utilize the services of his contacts to work towards an optimal result in your case. Representing clients in Los Angles, Rancho Cucamonga, Lancaster and Encino, Attorney Karpel provides reasonable flat rates for his services and is always available for his clients!

Eliel Chemerinski was born in Buenos-Aires, Argentina. He graduated from University of Florida in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Economics and Latin American Studies. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1988 from Tulane Law School. Mr. Chemerinski is admitted to practice before all the courts in the State of California including United States Central District Court as well as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Chemerinski has handles an extensive range of legal services across numerous industries. He has been providing exceptional personal client service and dedication for more than twenty years for individuals,...

Tiffany Feder is a well-respected immigration lawyer known for tenaciously representing clients in even the most difficult immigration cases. A native of Southern California, Tiffany attended the University of California Los Angeles, where she earned degrees in both Philosophy and History. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and her license to practice law from the State Bar of California. Tiffany began her legal career in 2009, and has spent more than a decade fighting for the rights and integrity of those in need of immigration help. As the daughter of Israeli parents,...

Keith T. Zimmet is the Managing Shareholder of Lewitt Hackman in Los Angeles; Chair of the Commercial Finance Practice Group, and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group. His extensive experience in negotiating, structuring and documenting multi-tiered financial agreements for corporate, health care and commercial real estate clients spans state, national and international transactions.

A Los Angeles business lawyer, John B. Marshall is the Chair of the Health Law, and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Practice Groups at Lewitt Hackman in Encino. Mr. Marshall represents clients in all aspects of business transactions and litigation. Mr. Marshall served as general counsel for one of the largest health care districts in California, and has negotiated sales and purchases of hospitals, hospital groups, related equipment and real estate, and associated assets.

Mr. Bauducco handles all aspects of general civil litigation, including contract, real estate and construction related litigation. Mr. Bauducco also represents employers in labor cases, including class action suits. He advises clients in pre-litigation matters, and represents them in alternative dispute resolution when mediation or arbitration are the best courses of action.

Ronald J. Tasoff is a senior partner in Tasoff & Tasoff, one of the oldest “AV” rated (highest Martindale-Hubbell rating) law firms in Los Angeles specializing in immigration law. Ron’s father, Lloyd A. Tasoff, who was a former Immigration Judge, founded the firm in 1948. Ron, a Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization) since 1988, specializes in assisting “high tech” and health care professionals, entertainers, and highly-skilled individuals obtain temporary working visas and permanent resident status (“green card” status). Clients include U.S. and multinational companies in the technology, banking, medical and...

A certified specialist in tax law designated by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Hackman has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and his JD from the University of California Los Angeles. He is the Chair of the Tax Planning, as well as the Trusts & Estate Planning Practice Groups at Lewitt Hackman.

Armen Gukasyan is the founder and managing attorney of Gukasyan Law Firm, a leading immigration law firm that helps individuals and companies solve their unique immigration challenges. With over 23 years of experience in the immigration field, Mr. Gukasyan has earned a reputation as one of America’s most successful immigration lawyers, time and again achieving favorable results in complex, difficult-to-win cases.

Mr. Gukasyan’s success has arisen from a combination of his know-how, his work ethic, and his unwavering sense of integrity. And while he never hesitates to take an aggressive position in court to advocate for his clients, he expertly balances...

I was born in New York and moved to Los Angeles in 1970 at the age of 12. My parents settled in Woodland Hills, at the west end of the San Fernando Valley. I graduated from El Camino Real High School in 1977, Pitzer College in 1981 and Loyola Law School in 1984. I have 30 years of experience as a bankruptcy lawyer, representing crditors and debtors. Over these 30 years, I have developed extensive nation-wide relationships with other professionals that I can call upon to help me and my clients with any need that may arise. My...

I have practiced exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency, and consumer protection for my entire career. I formerly worked for the largest consumer bankruptcy law firm in San Diego and I have personally handled hundreds of bankruptcy cases. Bankruptcy, though, is not the solution for every problem. I also have a passion for consumer protection, and real estate law.

Kristine Takvoryan has over thirteen years of legal experience representing business entities and individuals in all phases of insolvency and restructuring in varying industries. Kristine has represented individual debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases, as well as creditors, and Chapter 7 trustees in bankruptcy proceedings. Kristine also has extensive legal experience counseling clients on availability, protection and proper use of trademarks both domestically and internationally, preparing U.S. trademark applications, as well as directing and coordinating the execution of international trademark applications, utilizing a network of foreign associates. Kristine has represented borrowers in lawsuits against...