Phelan Lawyers

Matthew J. Knez graduated from the University of Redlands in California where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing. He went on to pursue his Law Degree at the University of LaVerne, College of Law in Ontario, California. While pursuing his law degree he earned various awards, including CALI Award in Torts and he was on the Dean’s List. Mr. Knez was also a member of the Justice and Immigration Clinic where he worked with people seeking asylum into the United States from countries where they had experienced persecution or threat of persecution....

Sherwin Arzani is a personal injury with almost a decade of experience successfully representing clients injured due to the negligence of another.

Kratu R. Patel spent his first seven years of his career as a trial attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. There he developed a county-wide reputation for his tenacity, charm and honesty. Kratu has represented thousands of clients from various walks of life and from varying communities. Between his time as a Deputy Public Defender and now as Private Counsel, Kratu has litigated cases in nearly all of the courthouses in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County. Kratu will ensure all of his clients are treated with the dignity, respect and compassion that they deserve....

Mr. Guzman is a Southern California native with roots in the San Gabriel Valley. After graduating Mountain View High School in 1975, he attended U.C. Irvine followed by Western State University, Fullerton campus and obtained his Juris Doctor in 1988. Since passing the bar in 1989, Mr. Guzman has primarily focused on Family Law matters and has assisted the court as a family law mediator since 1994. Mr. Guzman regularly appears in courts throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside as well as in the neighboring counties. A highly skilled litigator with vast trial experience, Mr. Guzman...

Our motto is "Best Strategy for Best Result". Being a decorated war-time veteran of the United States Army, Ugo knows the rules of engagement both in and out of the courtroom. So we employ the best tools to achieve the best possible result for you. Sometimes that may require a vigorous litigation, or a careful engagement of the opposing side or sometimes a combination of vigorous litigation and pragmatic negotiation. We are simply result driven! At Ugo Harris Law, we have won overwhelming majority of our cases. So the overwhelming majority of our clients are return clients...

Certified Specialist by the California Bar in Workers’ Compensation

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Arts -- University of California at Berkeley
1968
Major in Zoology, Minor in Biochemistry

Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
(Tel Aviv, Israel)
1968-1969 (completed first 2 years of medical school)

Master of Science --University of Southern California School of Medicine
1971
Major in Molecular Pharmacology

Juris Doctor -- Loyola University of Los Angeles
1974


ADMITTED TO BAR IN FOLLOWING STATES

California -- 1974

Nevada -- 1988

Federal Courts in 9th Judicial District

Certified Specialist in California in Workers’ Compensation


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1972-1972 Morgan, Wentzel & McNicholas

1972-1973-- Jaffee & Mallery Thompson, Talbot & LeMaster

1973-1974-- Mallery & Nowack

1974-1975-- Mallery & Hummel

1975-1982-- Mallery & Stern

1982-1986-- Mallery, Stern & Warford

1986-1989-- Mallery, Stern & Howington

1989 to present-- Mallery &...

Rosenstein Law Offices - Zealous representation of personal injury accident victims in and around Los Angeles (& surrounding areas) and throughout the entire State of California. We handle car accident, truck accident, auto accident, motorcycle accident, big rig accident, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident and dog bite cases with the utmost care and professionalism. We also handle insurance bad faith litigation, homeowner's association law and malpractice cases. We are sometimes referred to as: Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney, Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer, Los Angeles Auto Accident Attorney, Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorney, Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer...

Kirk M. Tarman personally oversees every case from beginning to end. With over 20+ years' experience Attorney Tarman is intimately familiar with criminal law and the legal procedures which gives him profound insight as to the best plan of action he should take with his defense. In every case he handles, Attorney Tarman utilizes a “hands-on” approach. There is no “one size fits all” defense against Criminal charges, DUI, gun possession, drug crimes, domestic charges, manslaughter, and everything in between. Mr. Tarman is the best criminal defense attorney in the region. He approaches each case by using his diverse...

We realize that divorce and separation experiences are stressful for you. We manage your legal case so you can tend to your family and other important responsibilities. Our Client and Process Focused approach emphasizes, Accessibility, Professionalism, and Passion. Accessible: Meeting your needs is our top priority. You will have direct contact with your attorney by telephone, email and office appointments. When the attorney is in Court, the knowledgeable and caring staff are happy to assist you. Attorney John will personally speak with you before and after your hearing so you always remain informed and have all...

Michael Recinos is a dedicated and hard-working attorney and one of the founders of RM Law Group, a law firm that represents family law & personal injury victims. Michael was born and raised in Southern California and therefore feels a deep connection to the area and a responsibility to assist those in the community who need assistance with family legal problems and those who've been injured.

Michael's primary background is in family law, divorce and cases involving domestic violence and child custody issues. Having worked with a large family law practice right out of law school, he has extensive experience in...

The Law Offices of Mark Gonzales focuses on litigation of personal injury and criminal matters. Unlike other law firms and attorneys, we do not prepare your case for settlement, we prepare for trial. We feel that this is most effective way to get the most for the client. We know how to get full value for your case. The Law Offices of Mark Gonzales is dedicated to helping families though difficult personal injury and criminal matters. This firm is committed to client attention and communication. We give all prospective clients a free consultation with an actual attorney and most injury...

Divorce is never easy, but having a trustworthy, experienced attorney on your side can make it easier. Attorney Stephanie J. Squires is committed to giving you the honest answers you deserve and helping you find a resolution to the important issues that arise in a divorce. Whatever the particular challenges of your divorce, Stephanie Squires has the experience and dedication it takes to successfully fight for your best interests. With strong litigation skills and more than 15 years of professional experience, Ms. Squires understands how important it is to put your needs first. Whether your divorce...

Empire Business Law is the law firm business owners and executive leaders turn to for professional legal advice and business services. We provide legal services to opportunity driven latino business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs. We guarantee thoughtful, strategic, value driven legal representation to all of our clients. Brindamos servicios legales a propietarios de negocios latinos impulsados por oportunidades, ejecutivos y emprendedores.

Quality & Experienced Defense You Can Trust Donald S. Dench, a well-known attorney in Rancho Cucamonga, serves all southern California court jurisdictions. Mr. Dench provides quality and experienced legal defense as a family lawyer, family law attorney, criminal lawyer, criminal law attorney, and a mediation attorney. • High Quality, Experienced, Legal Representation • Your Trusted Counsel, Every Step of the Way • Local, Home Court Advantage • On Your Side, Always Here For You “I value and respect the relationships...

Our goal is to provide each client with the highest quality legal services and attention. We are dedicated to personally focusing on providing personalized attention to each case. While we recognize that each case is unique and may require different strategy, one common factor remainsâour commitment to aggressive and personal representation of our clients. Our entire staff is dedicated to providing each our clients a professional, personalized, and supportive environment as we work to find the best legal solution for you. At the Law Offices of Stella Espinoza Browne we dedicate our practice exclusively to the areas of Family and Criminal Law....

Providing affordable and convenient legal services. After 20 years of experience in business administration, including dealing with contracts, employment law, real estate law and regulatory compliance, I became a lawyer and put my decades of experience to good use. I realize that many people who need legal advice also need to work during the week. I offer consultations on the weekends to be available to clients when it is convenient for them. Call me to set up a consultation, sometimes legal services are less expensive than you think. In addition to my office practice, I provide self help advice...

With over 20 years of experience in the field of workers' compensation, I have the skills to get injured workers back on their feet.

With over 35 years of experience in the field of personal injury and workers' compensation, I have the skills to fight for the rights of all injury victims.

As a founding parter at DiMarco Araujo Montevideo, I have dedicated my practice to advocating for the rights of personal injury victims.

A graduate of York University in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Serrao earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California. He is admitted to practice before all California State and Federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court. He is an aggressive personal injury and criminal defense attorney who has been representing clients in the Inland Empire over the past decade and has several convenient offices to serve clients, including locations in Ontario, Victorville, Redlands and Riverside. Mr. Serrao's criminal practice focuses on defending individuals faced with misdemeanor or felony charges...

For over 38 years Geoffrey Hopper has represented numerous (currently several hundred throughout the western United States) employers ranging in size from as few as two employees to several thousand in number and employees in all aspects of labor and employment law (including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, union disputes, etc.). He has been rated in the top 4% of attorneys in North America as well as having served as the President of the Riverside County Bar Association.
Geoffrey has additionally conducted over 2,000 employment law seminars for a multitude of groups including attorneys, bar associations, universities,...

We are an inclusive law office. We assist people, families, LGBTQ+, and seniors with landlord tenant disputes, wage garnishments, judgments, collection lawsuits, tenant legal help, eviction moratorium, neighbor disputes in any county in the State of California.

Raj Wadhwani is a Southern California bankruptcy lawyer and a founding shareholder at the firm Wadhwani & Shanfeld. Attorney Wadhwani has more than 17 years of experience practicing as an attorney. He has a Bankruptcy Board Certification from the American Board of Certification, and he is also a licensed real estate broker. Mr. Wadhwani received his J.D. from the Southwestern University School of Law. Get in touch with his firm for a no-cost case evaluation.

Raja Gill is a natural-born problem solver. Even during his early days as a law student, he earned the prestigious CALI Award in Torts. He has received a Superb Avvo Rating for his legal excellence and was awarded membership into the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 for his impressive trial advocacy. As the founder of Gill Law Group, PC, he is focused on providing high-quality legal representation centered around his clients’ needs. For all of your personal injury or family law matters, turn to Raja Gill for proven results. Call him for a FREE consultation.

Being arrested is not an easy experience, but it can be made tolerable when you understand your rights and how our criminal justice system works. Remember that you have the right to a presumption of innocence, meaning that you are considered innocent until proven guilty. You also have the right to challenge the allegations made against you by the government, and you can do this with the assistance of legal representation. We handle a wide variety of cases as our expertise in criminal law extends to not just white collar crimes but also drug crimes, sex crimes and federal crimes. Nothing...

Being arrested is not an easy experience, but it can be made tolerable when you understand your rights and how our criminal justice system works. Remember that you have the right to a presumption of innocence, meaning that you are considered innocent until proven guilty. You also have the right to challenge the allegations made against you by the government, and you can do this with the assistance of legal representation. We handle a wide variety of cases as our expertise in criminal law extends to not just white collar crimes but also drug crimes, sex crimes and federal crimes. Nothing...

Mr. Pimentel earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in 2009. He focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in a broad range of personal injury claims and labor/employment disputes, including auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, unpaid wage claims, and wrongful termination. Mr. Pimentel has significant experience litigating claims, obtaining several jury verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements for his clients. Passionate about the law and dedicated to seeking justice for his clients, Mr. Pimentel works hard to provide experienced representation focused on results.

I've practiced employment law for more than 20 years. I used to defend employers, but now I represent employees only. From this vantage point, I have some critical observations and experiences. First, your employer is likely violating California employment law. When your employer is not following the law, you should not have to pay the price. I have the knowledge and experience to understand the employer conduct that caused you to seek legal representation and other unlawful employer conduct you might never have considered. Second, I know what makes employers tick. Years of experience defending employers allows me to detect what...

Iyse Klavir specializes in the practice of bankruptcy law at her law firm Klavir & Associates based in Lancaster, CA in the Antelope Valley with a satellite office in Woodland Hills, CA serving the San Fernando Valley. Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury cases are also areas of consiberable practice focus and experience. Ilyse Klavir assisted nearly a thousand debtors last year through the bankruptcy process. She was recognized with the William J. Lasarow Award by the Debtor Assistance Project for her work on behalf of debtors. Ilyse Klavir has over 20 years of experience as an executive,...

At Yash Law Group, Yashdeep “Jesse” Singh, Esq. focuses his practice in the areas of employment and labor law and business law. Specifically, Jesse has litigated matters in state and federal courts and arbitration that involve claims of wage-and-hour violations, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, breach of contract, and fraud, among others. Representative clients include employees of small retail stores to large multi-national companies, consumers of goods and services, and small- to medium-sized businesses. As the Principal Attorney at Yash Law Group, Jesse handles every aspect of clients’ cases—something he has prided himself in since opening the doors at Yash...

Ms. Katje earned her Juris Doctorate at California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, graduated Cum Laude and was a Dean's Honor List recipient. She was also a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts I and Contracts II. Ms. Katje was a member of the Law Review and International Law Journal at California Western School Law, where she was an Associate Editor.

Ms. Katje was admitted to the California State Bar in 2003 and is a Member of the American Bar Association and San Diego County Bar Association. Ms. Katje is licensed to practice in all courts in...

We are a "Boutique Law Firm" dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, affordable quality legal representation to meet their expectations and legal needs. Our Principal attorney brings valuable experience representing clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, formerly (INS), the Executive Office of Immigration Review, as well as appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds who need to understand the immigration system and their options. We assess our clients' situation and provide legal representation focused in obtaining...

William Ha is a dedicated and passionate attorney and was born in Los Angeles, and raised in the South Bay. Background and Education William Ha's journey as a legal professional began with a strong commitment to serving the local community. He earned his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in 2008. He has been licensed to practice in California the same year, and is also admitted the to state bar of New Mexico. Practice Areas William Ha is a seasoned attorney specializing in two crucial practice areas: Estate Planning and Bankruptcy. He is passionate about these areas of the law because they...

For more then 2 decades, Mr. Marc Aaron Goldbach has worked tirelessly to develop a successful bankruptcy and civil law practice for clients located throughout Los Angeles County. Whether his clients are facing insurmountable debt, foreclosure, serious felony charges, immigration or other legal issues such as personal injuries, workplace harassment, family and medical leave act violations, whistle blowing and retaliation, consumer law, criminal defense they can be rest assured that Marc Aaron Goldbach will take all steps necessary to fight for their legal rights to protect their interests. Marc Goldbach has represented many legal cases with 100% success...

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Michael received his B.A. from the University of California, Irvine in 2002. He earned his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2009. While in law school, Michael was a Notes Editor and Staff Associate of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review. He also earned the top grade in his Legal Writing I class and was placed on the Honor Roll and the National Dean's List. For experience, Michael interned for the Office of the Attorney General and clerked for the San Diego Superior Court, East County, for the Honorable Laura W. Halgren.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Michael is licensed to practice law...

Attorney Amanda Johnson has an extensive background in law, graduating from Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California. While attending law school she worked with the Orange County Rescue Mission providing legal services to members of society who might not otherwise have access to legal aid. She was also a member of Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, the Public Relations Director for the Student Bar Association, and she attended an International Human Rights Program in France. Before moving to California for law school, she attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse where she obtained a Bachelors in Science and...

Now with over a decade of criminal defense experience, Attorney Johnny Lai graduated from the UCLA School of Law’s Public Interest Law Program in 2001. He became an attorney with the purpose of serving low-income and underserved communities and helping people assert and defend their Constitutional Rights. He received his Masters Degree from the Goldman School of Public Policy at U.C. Berkeley and his undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA. Attorney Johnny Lai is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments program and has been in private practice since 2002.