Van Nuys Lawyers

Michael L. Whitmarsh completed his undergraduate studies at U.C.L.A. in 2002. He then taught children with autism and trained and competed in triathlons for two years before attending Southwestern University School of Law’s evening program. Michael worked full time at a business litigation law firm while earning his J.D. He graduated in December 2007, passed the February 2008 bar exam and since then he has dedicated his practice to exclusively to family law matters. Michael is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Southern California Family...

I have been practicing law since 1978. I represent individuals and businesses throughout the world with their personal needs and problems from personal injury matters to criminal actions felonies and misdemeanors- including traffic/speeding tickets. If you have failed to appear in court on a matter or have a suspended license call me. I am aggressive about resolving matters before they explode-however will become a fierce litigator when necessary. My consultations are free.

Voted "Best Attorney" by the readers of the Burbank Leader Newspaper. Candace practices law both in California and Washington State, with offices in both states. She has extensive experience in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation. Contact her for a free 1/2 hour consultation.

One of the founders and managing partners of BD&J, Raphael Javid has led the firm alongside his partners to becoming one of the most respected personal injury firms in the area. A seasoned Los Angeles personal injury attorney, Raphael’s practices consistent of motorcycle and auto accidents, premises liability lawsuits, and other complex injury cases. He has helped his clients recover more than $235 million over the years, including more than 50 verdicts / settlements of $1 million or more. Raphael is a dedicated, caring advocate for the injured and have the proven experience to take on even the most complex...

Alan M. Insul has been an attorney for over 33 years. He limits his practice to the areas of corporate, business and real estate. Mr. Insul has achieved an AV rating which is the highest rating of an attorney for legal ability and ethics based upon peer review ratings of attorneys and judges from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Insul Graduated UCLA in 1973 with a degree in psychology, and he received his J.D. degree in 1978 from Southwestern University School of Law. He was admitted in 1978 to both the California and Federal Court (Central District). While in law school Mr. Insul was...

I have extensive experience in legal, finance, management and company-building.

As an attorney, my focus has been on transactional drafting and negotiation and providing ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation to numerous private individuals as well as companies in varied fields such as media and entertainment, oil and gas, mining and exploration, virtual reality technologies, private health care, cannabis, and mortgage lending and real estate.

As an entertainment professional, I have acquired, or produced, and distributed dozens of feature films, while usually being active in managing the business and legal affairs of most the companies I have worked for or founded. My...

Attorney Lori S. DeCristo has successfully represented thousands of clients for personal injury, social security and workers' compensation claims throughout California since 1988. Her representation includes handling the matter from the Administrative Law level up to the District Court. In her practice, Lori represents clients and their families who have been injured at work, in a car accident or suffered some other type of personal injury, and need assistance with social security & workers' compensation claims & appeals.

Karen Hakobyan is a partner at H&A Law Office, PC, where he represents clients in employment law and personal injury matters. With extensive experience in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration, he handles complex cases involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. Karen is committed to securing justice for individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to negligence, tirelessly working to obtain the compensation they deserve. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley Law School, Karen began his legal career as an associate at several prominent employment law firms. There, he honed his...

Steven M. Freeman is the managing partner of the prestigious personal injury firm, Freeman & Freeman, LLP, located in Woodland Hills, California, and serving clients throughout Los Angeles and southern California. Areas of practice include car and truck accidents, bus, pedestrian, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, rideshare accidents, dog bites, slip and fall injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, pool and drowning accidents, and accidents resulting in wrongful death. Steve Freeman has more than 40 years of experience and is both a skilled negotiator and litigator. His firm includes specialists with access to accident scene investigators, specialized engineers and medical experts to...

Mr. McElfish opened his law firm McElfish Law Firm in New York City almost 25 years ago. He opened his Los Angeles office in 2002 and has been headquartered in West Hollywood, California. Since law school, he has litigated and tried to verdict hundreds of catastrophic accident cases, including trucking, general liability, products liability and bad faith insurance cases. In addition, he has been a member of every prominent trial lawyer organization and has been a featured speaker in at least 25 organizational meetings. He has published in every area of his practice and is considered one...

Dale K. Galipo is the founder and principal of The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, in Woodland Hills, CA. He graduated from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with a degree in business administration and earned his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1984. In the 90's he enjoyed a highly successful trial record in criminal defense and personal injury law, obtaining 6 consecutive acquittals on major felony cases. The Daily Journal dubbed him "The Strikes Man" after multiple acquittals in "3 Strikes" cases and in 95-96 he began to obtain multimillion dollar verdicts...

Richard F. Taub is the managing partner and President of the Sherman Oaks legal office, Taub & Taub, P.C. Attorney Taub began his legal career in 1993 as a state prosecutor, and three years later switched his focus to the practice of criminal defense. With experience from both sides of the courtroom and an extensive understanding of the criminal justice system, Attorney Taub is prepared to take on even the most complicated cases. To find out more about working with Mr. Taub, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today!

Silva L. Megerditchian is an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney. She is the CEO and President of SLM Law. With over a decade of criminal law experience, Silva has handled THOUSANDS of cases from misdemeanors to felonies, and Federal offenses in all aspects of criminal defense. She served the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office for over 7 years and represented thousands of clients in virtually every aspect of criminal and juvenile law–from infractions to misdemeanors and felonies. “I provide my clients with support, dedication and knowledge in criminal defense matters. I am there in their darkest hours when...

The Law Offices of C. Valerie Ibe, has licenses to practice in the States of California, Maryland and New York and is equipped to help residents of these states to face the complexities of civil litigation whether in the state courts or in federal courts. The lead attorney, in addition to legal qualifications has also an MBA in Business Administration and a CPA

With more than 25 years of experience as an employment law litigator and counselor in Southern California, Jeffrey’s expertise and success have earned him third-party recognition including: -- Awarded the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2013 and 2014, a “significant rating accomplishment” that is “a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence”; -- Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an invitation-only association reserved for litigators and trial lawyers who have obtained one or more judgments or settlements of $1 million or more; ...

The need for quality legal advice is particularly important in the context of employment law disputes where a successful plaintiff is entitled to recover his/her reasonable attorney’s fees. At the moment you become aware of an actual or potential employment law dispute, it is crucial that you receive advice as to whether or nor the claim is valid. If the claim is valid, then it makes business sense to pay it quickly rather than prolong the dispute and expose your company to the risk of paying significant attorney’s fees to the plaintiff. If the claim is dubious, then you need...

Fred F. Mashian is the founder and Principal of the Law Offices of Fred F. Mashian, APC. Mr. Mashian founded the firm in 1993. He has over 20 years of experience providing complex estate planning and probate services for his clients. Mr. Mashian’s scope of practice includes Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business Formation and Succession Planning, Asset Protection, and Charitable Planning. Mr. Mashian’s extensive knowledge in these areas allow to him to properly guide and counsel his clients on various wealth preservation strategies. Education: Boston University School of Law – LL.M., Masters of Law, Tax Law Southwestern Law...

Mr. Naziri obtained his law degree from the University of Laverne, College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California and the Ninth Circuit of Appeals, Central District of California in 2001. Mr. Naziri has over 20 years of legal experience and has focused his practice to the field of personal injury. Since 2001, he has participated in the recovery of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He has established a stellar reputation as a competent and reliable attorney and is highly respected by his peers.

Taraneh (Tara) Khorrami provides legal services devoted exclusively to Immigration Law. She handles all types of immigration cases on behalf of immigrants desiring to become lawful residents of the United States. Ms. Khorrami has distinguished academic credentials. Ms. Khorrami has received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, California.

Ms. Khorrami is a member of the State Bar of California, and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, Supreme Court of California, United States District Court, Central District of California, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Seydi A Morales grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Ms. Morales earned her J.D. from Glendale University College of Law (GUCL) in 2018 and became licensed with the Californian State Bar in early 2019. Through her work in the legal field, she’s proud to serve communities in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Morales earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and her B.S. in Social Work from Fresno Pacific University. Ms. Morales is a lifelong advocate, as an attorney, she’s passionate about fighting for her clients...

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.

Stephen is a seasoned, board certified divorce attorney who has specialized in complex family law matters since 2006 in California. He has acted as the lead attorney on hundreds of divorce cases and argued before the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura County Superior Courts. He was voted by Pasadena Magazine as one of the “Top Attorneys” in the area for the past 6 years and named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers.

Stephen is active in the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS). He sits on the...

Minas Nordanyan has been helping injured clients in some capacity since 2007. He is a licensed attorney in the States of California & Nevada and licensed to practice before the Courts of the State of California & Nevada and the Federal Court, Central District.

Mr. Nordanyan graduated from UCLA and obtained his juris doctorate from Loyola Marymount Law School, Los Angeles. Mr. Nordanyan’s studies included the privilege to serve a judicial externship with the Federal Bankruptcy Court, Woodland Hills. Upon passing the bar Mr. Nordanyan has been actively involved in the day to day operation of the practice. Mr. Nordanyan...