Grand Terrace Lawyers

BIG FIRM EXPERIENCE…SMALL FIRM SERVICE® Melvin N.A. Avanzado is the principal of The Avanzado Law Firm, APLC. Mel is a trial lawyer and outside general counsel, representing clients in complex matters in entertainment, media, intellectual property, sports and employment. Mel has extensive experience practicing with big law firms but now practices in his own small firm so he has the ability to provide personalized service to his clients. Mel is extensively involved in his community. Mel is active with numerous non-profit organizations, serving as general counsel to the Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles and the UCLA Alumni Association...

Attorney John Rapillo is a personal injury attorney with over 40 years experience. Mr. Rapillo handles all personal injury matters including car and motorcycle accidents, premises liability (slip/trip/fall), dog attacks, dangerous product injuries, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and wrongful death cases. Visit our website at www.rapillolaw.com. Call today for a free consultation (949) 675-5060.

Una Lee Jost is a California licensed attorney, serving the legal needs of nonprofit organizations and small businesses.

Through her 17+ years of legal experience, Una has gained broad perspective in the many ways that law intersects with life. After receiving her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 2001, Una worked as in-house legal counsel for a nonprofit university as well as a civil litigator at Los Angeles law firms defending public entities, big businesses, and others. In 2010, Una started her own law practice in order to put her decade-plus of legal experience into use in...

I am an aggressive Southern California Defense attorney. My areas of expertise include Criminal, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Juvenile Law, and White Collar Crime matters.

With over 15 years of experience, I approach each case with great care and without judgment. I am dedicated to fighting for my clients' rights and freedom.

A native of Southern California, Irvine has been my home for more than 10 years. I am committed to the local community, and serve as an Irvine Community Services Commissioner.

I am a retired Navy Judge Advocate helping families, working professionals, parentrepreneurs, and creatives attain work-life balance. I am a licensed attorney in California, Colorado, and the District of Columbia. I am also a certified as a mediator and peer specialist. I help my clients find a work-life balance goal, then craft solutions to empower them to attain those goals. For most of my clients, that means providing compassionate family law services to restructure a family: from marriage to divorce; reworking custody and visitation; adding a new member to the family through adoption; or restoring safety. I will guide you...

“I have walked many paths in life. I started life out as an attorney, have been a minister, a school teacher, but the most important job I’ve ever had is a father. When my son, Danny was born, it changed my life. When he was diagnosed with autism, it shook my world. When the school system and the state tried to cut off his services because of this current budget crisis in California, it pointed me to my true calling. I have often wondered why I’ve been privileged to be able to have three very satisfying careers as...

Setyan Law, APC is a trusted law firm in Los Angeles, specializing in employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases. With a commitment to providing strong legal representation, Setyan Law helps clients navigate complex legal issues, particularly those wronged by their employers or injured due to the negligence of others. Employment Law Setyan Law is dedicated to protecting employees' rights in a wide range of employment law matters. Whether you are facing wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, or retaliation, our team is ready to fight for your justice. We understand how employers can take advantage of their workers, and we...

Hossein Berenji, owner of Berenji & Associates, is a seasoned divorce lawyer with a practice focused on complex, high net worth divorces. His commitment to providing aggressive, high-quality representation has led to consistent multi-million-dollar property settlements and countless favorable alimony and child support judgments throughout Los Angeles County. Whether it’s fiercely litigating a case through trial when the opposition is unreasonable or obtaining the best settlement for a client who wants to avoid a lengthy, painful court battle, he is known for using his vast courtroom and negotiation experience to attain optimal resolutions tailored to meet the needs of each client....

Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Raffi H. Ohanian focuses his practice in the areas of catastrophic personal injuries. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2007 after earning a J.D. that year from Southwestern University School of Law and obtained a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University in 2004. While in law school, Mr. Ohanian was the president of the Armenian Law Students Association and was actively involved in the local community. While at Loyola Marymount University, Mr. Ohanian studied in an elite honors program in Oxford, England at Queen’s College. Prior to joining Thon Beck Vanni Callahan &...

I am the managing partner of Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell, a Pasadena, California, based boutique personal injury firm that was established in 1981. Our law firm represents clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries, or the death of a loved one, in accidents of all types, including automobile, motorcycle, trucking, premises liability and products liability. Professional Recognition: - Named 2014 Consumer Attorney of the Year by Consumer Attorneys of California - Selected as Top 100 Attorney in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine, 2012, 2013 and 2020 - Designated a Super Lawyer in a survey of my peers, as announced in Los Angeles...

Michael Avanesian, the group’s president and managing partner, has developed a reputation for being an assertive lawyer who is fearless and committed to winning. Michael represents the face of Avian Law Group and never hesitates in accepting the challenge of defending his client’s rights. Michael’s leadership is founded on the principles of ethics and justice. In his tenure as a lawyer, Michael Avanesian has taken heavy responsibility by handling challenging cases of real estate fraud, contested probate, partnership disputes, and trust disputes. With his skillful negotiation skills and grasp of the system, he has achieved the best results for some of...

Stephen N. Rosen is a dedicated personal injury lawyer in Dana Point and the founding partner of Rosen Law Offices. He is committed to helping injury victims obtain the justice they deserve. With almost a decade of experience with litigation, he’s unafraid to take a case to trial. Attorney Rosen because his legal journey Loyola Law School and is a member of both the Nevada and California bar. Because of his success with clients, he has been awarded the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars® award every year from 2015-2019 and was given a 10.0 rating on Avvo in car accident cases....

Selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a "Rising Star," Karthik Krishnan has emerged as one of the young criminal defense and DUI attorneys in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. The criminal system can be a stressful and insensitive place, where your voice is not heard. However, that is not the case with Karthik. The focus of his representation is his clients and what they need. "I want to tell the client's story," he says. In Karthik's decade plus experience as a criminal defense attorney he has handled various cases ranging from serious felonies, thousands of DUI matters, domestic violence cases,...

Full time mediator with offices in New York City and Southern California.
Palm Springs Office concentrates primarily on divorce, custodial arrangements and disputes related to real estate and probate, as well as family-owned business and vacation homes. New York City Office concentrates on corporate, commercial and finance matters

Extensive training in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation, the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution in London (CEDR), the American Arbitration Association.
(AAA),and the International Mediation Institute (IMI)., Among other panels, he mediates disputes as a member of the mediation panels of CPR,...

Lara Law Firm is personal injury law firm that handles all kinds of personal injury cases, including catastrophic injuries, serious injuries, brain injuries, spine injuries, car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, trip and fall, and product liability cases. YOU PAY US NOTHING UNLESS WE WIN. We will come to you and/or provide our services remotely if you prefer. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Consolations are free, so you lose nothing by calling us. We will be happy to discuss your case with you, so call us!

Pasadena bankruptcy attorney Ray Bulaon is founder of the Ray Bulaon Law Offices, Inc., a firm providing residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties with legal services on the matter of bankruptcy. Mr. Bulaon has practiced law for 17 years and he has helped more than 5,000 individuals and small businesses navigate through the bankruptcy process. He has an 8.2 Excellent rating on Avvo.com. Mr. Bulaon is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum, and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. Contact his firm today to request a...

I specialize in civil litigation, representing employees in discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation cases, whistleblower and class action wage-and-hour cases. A commercial pilot and flight instructor, I am also well-versed in legal matters involving aviation. Bar admissions: State Bar of California 2006; U.S. Disctrict Court – Central District of California 2006; Education: Whittier Law School 2005 (Magna Cum Laude).

I am a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate law. I have over 30 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney. I advise clients regarding estate planning, estate/trust administration and litigation. I have offices in Northern and Southern California and can assist you regardless of your location. I can help you with setting up your estate plan, resolving a family dispute regarding a trust or estate and with administration issues after a loved one passes away. Listen to my podcasts at www.adamsandrafferty.com to find out more information about...

Former Senior Attorney, Social Security Administration (Pasadena, CA SSA/OHO)


Former Administrative Law Judge, California Department of Social Services (Los Angeles, CA State Hearings Division)


I represent clients throughout the entire Social Security disability application process. In addition to representing clients applying for SSDI and SSI benefits in the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO), I also handle cases involving Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) overpayments, children and survivor's benefit issue, also with providing assistance with retirement benefits.

My practice is unique in that I represent Social Security clients who are dealing with issues involving SSA Field Offices regarding suspension, termination and reinstatement of SSI...

MITCHELL REED SUSSMAN, is the leading consumer advocate of Timeshare Exit, Timeshare Cancellation and Timeshare litigation in the United States having successfully prosecuted actions against the world's largest timeshare companies. His office has gained the release of tens of thousands of timeshare owners from the burdens of timeshare ownership. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York in 1973 he graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He came to the west coast upon graduation from GW and in 1976 he graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate. ...

Meet Brittany Van Veen, a dedicated Family Law practitioner with a focus on dissolution, parentage, domestic violence, contempt, post-Judgment litigation, guardianships, and pre/post-nuptial agreements. Specializing in high-asset, complex, and high-conflict cases, Brittany passionately advocates for her clients. Her top priority is working closely with clients, guiding them through personal and challenging legal issues. Clients appreciate her feistiness and responsiveness, emphasizing her unwavering client focus. Brittany confronts senior attorneys without hesitation and prioritizes being available for her clients when they need to talk. Cum laude graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Brittany holds a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Arts in...

Mrs. Verdon founded the Hess-Verdon in 1990 and has successfully advised high net-worth individuals and corporate executives with their estate tax and corporate matters. She is a noted speaker on the subjects of Trust Litigation, Business, and Real Estate Litigation, and Advanced Estate Planning matters.

As the Managing Partner, Mrs. Verdon has built a team of experienced lawyers focusing on the following:

Business Law and business dispute litigation
Real Estate Law and litigation
Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Family Members,
Charitable Planning and many strategies for wealthy families who own businesses.
Probate and Probate litigation
Trust Administration
Mrs. Verdon’s dedication to achieving results for her clients is...

www.jafarilawgroup.com _______ David Jafari opened the doors to Jafari Law Group in 2005. His practice has focused primarily on intellectual property, business law, and employment matters. In regard to intellectual property, Mr. Jafari has helped secure dozens of patents and dozens of trademarks for various clients, including individuals and business entities. Furthermore, Mr. Jafari has represented clients in over seventy litigation cases dealing with business, employment, and intellectual property related issues. Mr. Jafari has also served as a mediator and has helped clients settle cases outside of court. He holds a Certificate in Mediation from the Orange County Human...

Travis Siegel has been practicing law for over 17 years, concentrating on the prosecution of elderly abuse cases. As a young man, Travis experienced a family tragedy involving medical malpractice. He understands firsthand the heartbreak and pain that families go through after an accident. This experience played a large part in Travis’ decision to become a personal injury attorney. He is passionate about representing families harmed by negligence and finds great personal reward when he wins compensation and justice on their behalf. Travis is admitted to practice law in California and Oklahoma.

With years of experience, Geronimo Gutierrez IV has successfully defended clients in many cases as a Felony and Misdemeanor criminal defense lawyer for State and Federal cases. With experience comes the knowledge of resources that help our clients. Traffic tickets, DMV Hearings, Pre-Filing Matters, Diversion, Pre-Filing Diversion, Bench Warrants, Probation Violations, First-time DUI, Second-time DUI, Third-time DUI, Felony DUI, Drug Offenses, Drug Manufacturing, Robbery, Burglary, Unauthorized Entry Across Borders, Assault, Sexual Assault, Battery, Vehicular Manslaughter, Criminal RICO and more. Los Angeles County Public Defender, Los Angeles, CA Deputy Public Defender, January 2024 – April 2024 · Defended clients in Preliminary Hearings · Conducted research for...

Justine Marren received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University. Ms. Marren graduated from San Diego State University, Magna Cum Laude and was on the University’s Dean’s List every semester in attendance. Ms. Marren received her Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law, where she graduated Cum Laude and in the top fifteen percent of her class. Ms. Marren also received an Academic Achievement Award in Family Law which recognized her achieving the highest grade possible in her Family Law Class. During law school, Ms. Marren interned at the Family Law Facilitator’s Office...

I practice family law which usually includes child custody, domestic violence, divorce, legal separation, child support and more. If you are in need of an attorney feel free to contact my office.

Albert Friske has practiced law since earning his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law in 1995.

I am the son of immigrants. My father came to the United States in 1964; my mother in 1968. They met at a party in Hempstead, New York. Turns out they are from the same province in the Philippines and that their towns are only an hour apart. My grandfather was a revered mathematics teacher in Manaoag. My father served 22 years in the U.S. Navy and another 20 years with the State of California; my mother made sure that my brother, sister and I had everything we needed to excel in school. It worked: I was valedictorian of my...

Elias Fakhoury is an Associate Attorney for the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates. Elias attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies, where he majored in Political Science. He then continued his education at Southwestern Law School. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Samer Habbas, Elias was an attorney and law clerk at several premier civil litigation firms in Los Angeles, where he gained experience in business litigation, employment and labor actions, and personal injury and wrongful death cases. Elias is an active member of the California State Bar as well as several legal associations including the...

Sergio Alejandro Copete is the owner of Copete Law Firm, a full service law firm that provides legal services in the areas of: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Immigration Law, Landlord / Tenant, Real Estate, Business Litigation and general Civil Litigation. Sergio Alejandro Copete is bilingual, speaks English and Spanish fluently and provides individual attention to every case and every person that contacts the firm. In his years of experience, he has successfully obtained great results for his clients, as shown by the reviews he has received by his clients on his various pages on the web. Sergio Alejandro Copete provides services all...

Samuel P. Nielson is a tenacious and polished advocate specializing in employment law. He exclusively represents employees in workplace disputes. Sam has varied litigation experience in both federal and state courts through single plaintiff and class action lawsuits. For more than a dozen years, Super Lawyers Magazine has annually named Sam a "Super Lawyer" or “Rising Star” in Employment Law. He has a perfect 10/10 rating from the online legal referral service Avvo, and a “Distinguished” peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The National Trial Advocates, a companion organization to the National Trial Lawyers, recognized Sam in as one of the “Top...

Ms. Ramirez was born and raised in the United States; however she traces her roots and cultural identity to Ecuador and Italy from where her family immigrated. A daughter of an immigrant mother, she was always intrigued with people from other countries and cultures. Ms. Ramirez has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Europe having spent summers in Italy and Venezuela where she worked in the legal department of Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). As an attorney, Ms. Ramirez has always practiced exclusively in the area of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. She believes it is a privilege to help...

Our firm is located in Tustin, California and our area of practice is plaintiff’s employment law. Specifically, wage and overtime, wrongful termination, discrimination (race, gender, disability, pregnancy, etc.), harassment and Family Leave. I am a member of CELA (California Employment Lawyers Association - CELA.org). I am also a member of Labor and Employment section of the California State Bar and Orange County Bar Association.

We serve clients in English and Spanish, and we believe in providing responsive service to our clients. We are able to handle large matters as well as smaller ones. As you may know, attorney fees may be...

Do you need legal counsel for your divorce or another family law matter? At my firm, the Law Offices of Paul A. Eads, A.P.C., I offer personal representation for clients throughout Los Angeles County. I know how important the outcome your case is for the future or your family, so you can be confident that I will be focused on protecting your rights and interests throughout the process. Here are some of the other benefits of working with my firm: I have consistently obtained results for my clients. I am AV® Preeminent™ rated in family law by Martindale-Hubbell® for...

I help investors, family offices, and business owners with the acquisition, operation, disposition, financing and leasing of commercial real estate. I work with various property types all over California, including retail, industrial, office, multi-family, and hotel. Frequently requested legal services include: •Reviewing and editing commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements, •Reviewing and editing commercial real estate leases, and •Performing legal due diligence with respect to commercial property acquisitions, including title and survey review. AR | Legal Team, a Professional Law Corporation, was founded by an experienced transactional attorney, Alex Ramirez. After graduating from Northwestern University School of Law in 1999, Alex gained...

Joe Wojcik is a partner in Davis & Wojcik, APLC. Mr. Wojcik has over 25 years of litigation experience in state, federal and bankruptcy courts, and represents prominent corporate clients and executives in prosecuting and defending complex business litigation and transactional matters throughout Riverside County. He represents health care providers, real estate developers, and agricultural companies in a wide range of matters, including commercial, employment, real estate, and compliance claims. He also represents over 2,000 clients in preparing their wills, trusts, power of attorneys, and other matters for their estate planning needs.

If your situation requires experienced and knowledgeable representation from...

Professor Raul Sabado has been practicing and teaching law since 2004. After a couple of years in private practice and seven years as a successful trial lawyer in the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, he founded his own private offices. The service area includes Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties.

I have seen it all when it comes to unfair treatment in the workplace. As an employment lawyer in Los Angeles with more than 25 years of experience, I know how to level the playing field when 'your Story becomes our Fight.' I vigourously represent employees who have experienced wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and more. Saving careers is our mission. With offices in Pasadena and Ontario, our team of employment attorneys in Los Angeles serve clients throughout Southern California. Exclusively representing workers, we recover the damage done by unethical employers for Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, and...