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Leon Fromkess Bennett
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Clients choose the Law Offices of Leon F. Bennett for our award-winning, comprehensive and highly personalized approach to family law matters with a proven track record of successful and satisfying results. Imagine a bright future, a happy home, and security and stability for your family. This isn’t just a dream, but what you and your children deserve.
We work with expert accountants, estate planners, educators, therapists and other highly regarded specialists to help our clients achieve their goals. We have an industry-leading reputation of being the strongest advocates for our clients to obtain satisfying closure while maintaining the highest degree of...
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Neil Anapol
Burbank, CA Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Employment, Insurance Claims and Legal Malpractice
University California Los Angeles School of Law
For almost 32 years, I have represented consumers and small business owners in lawsuits against insurance companies, insurance agents, banks, government entities, and attorneys. My practice is primarily focused on protecting people and businesses against insurance industry abuses. Over the years I have handled numerous cases involving non-payment or underpayment of homeowners claims and commercial property claims; insurers that refuse to defend liability claims; and insurers that unreasonably delay or deny uninsured motorist and automobile property claims.
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Nathan Asher Berneman
Woodland Hills, CA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Univ of West Los Angeles
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.
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Ali Reza Nader
Woodland Hills, CA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Tax
University of West Los Angeles Law School
Ali R. Nader is a partner attorney at Cal West Law and dedicates his practice to helping individuals and families overcome financial difficulties. Ali initially studied to become an electrical engineer before pivoting to become a lawyer. He experienced and overcame tremendous financial challenges early in life and realized he wanted to spend his life helping others combat debt and its consequences. Ali is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California and is admitted to the California Supreme Court. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, California State Bar Association, and the...
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Andre Amin Khansari
Woodland Hills, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(818) 650-6444
21650 Oxnard Street
Suite 1540
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Bankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Southern California Law School
Andre Khansari is an accomplished Southern California attorney. He represents individuals and businesses in Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Business, and Personal Injury matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, peers and clients alike have recognized Andre as an exceptional attorney.
Andre is committed to providing large firm advocacy with small firm prices. Call today to schedule a consultation to learn how he can help you.
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John Francis Nicholson
Woodland Hills, CA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Univ of LaVerne COL
My education is rooted in the University of Southern California and culminated with a Bachelor of Science and MBA at Valley Christian University. I graduated from the University of La Verne School of Law in Woodland Hills, California. I am a hands-on, solo, general practitioner and I have been practicing law in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Since 2009 I have actively prticipated in the Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. This is a volunteer, non-paid public service.
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Kristi Weiler Dean
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Business and Insurance Defense
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Kristi W. Dean, Managing Partner, is a skilled trial lawyer who represents clients in business disputes. Kristi was named a 2013 Trusted Advisor by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. She has been consistently named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" and recognized as "one of the top" lawyers in Southern California by her peers in Los Angeles Magazine, Law & Politics Media, Inc., and Super Lawyer publications. Kristi represents corporations and business organizations in various litigation disputes, including breach of contract, shareholder disputes, unfair business competition, trade secret misappropriation, tortious interference, wage & hour, shareholder derivative actions, and breach of...
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Patricia Frances Barberis
Torrance, CA Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
South Bay University School of Law
Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation is a South Bay family law firm founded in 1977 by Attorney Patricia F. Barberis. Mrs. Barberis is a founding officer and member of the South Bay Women’s Association, and was one of the first female litigators to begin practicing in South Bay. She is known for strong advocacy and extensive court experience. Attorney Barberis was admitted to the California State Bar and the U.S. Federal Court. At Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, the team has over 50 years of combined legal experience, and is dedicated to providing those in need of a family law...
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Matthew Jay Ruff
Torrance, CA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to Criminal Defense, 30 years of Experience. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over two decades. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational...
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Nicholas M. Krebs
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Practicing attorney providing litigation services for clients across a variety of industries and jurisdictions. Admitted to practice in all California courts, the District of Columbia, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Yelena Gurevich
Studio City, CA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(213) 534-7769
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Suite 800
Studio City, CA 91604
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Collections and Consumer
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
I am the principal attorney at YG Legal Firm. I am a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelors in Philosophy as well as a Minor in History and Communications and obtained my Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
I have been a licensed California attorney since 2010 and am licensed to practice in the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern California federal courts.
As an active member of CAALA and NACA, I partner with other attorneys that fight for the rights of every consumer to help achieve the best results possible for my clients.
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Adam Joseph Hepburn
Encino, CA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
Adam Hepburn is the managing partner of HHJ’s Personal Injury Division, specializing in catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death in San Diego County. Just two years after opening his firm, Adam was named a Super Lawyer as a personal injury attorney, an award reserved for only the top 2.5% of attorneys in the nation. Adam is responsible for litigating the most complex injury cases, including any car accident, motorcycle accident, or any serious injury valued over $1 million dollars. Since the firm’s opening in 2018, Adam has successfully recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Adam was awarded Best...
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Douglas Adam Rochen
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Personal Injury and Products Liability
California Western School of Law
With extensive experience in product liability, trucking litigation, sex abuse and other loss of quality of life injuries, Doug Rochen is committed to professional and personal excellence in creating a comprehensive solution to the client's needs and goals without jeopardizing the quality of the work or results.
Before practicing law on behalf of catastrophically injuries parties, he spent several years at a defense firm, acquiring essential skills that make him a powerful litigator on the plaintiff’s side. With his unique background and experience, Mr. Rochen is better able to anticipate defense firm strategy and counter with advance...
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Kia Champion
Encino, CA Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law
The Champion Law Firm's mission is to provide our clients with the best possible service by staying true to the three C's: Commitment. Compassion. Character. We will always combine zealous representation, respect and empathy, and honesty and integrity in everything we do.
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Michael William Parks
Sherman Oaks, CA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Civil Rights, Consumer, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Attorney Michael Parks has over two decades of experience under his belt. Since cofounding Schimmel & Parks, APLC, he has dedicated his practice to helping those facing complex legal matters involving class actions, employment law, bad faith insurance, consumer law, and personal injury law. He is committed to safeguarding the rights of clients who have been harmed or neglected by insurance companies and other persons. As an experienced litigator, he has what it takes to fight against large corporations and organizations in order to pursue justice for his clients. Currently, he is licensed to practice in the United States District...
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Alan Irwin Schimmel
Sherman Oaks, CA Attorney with 44 years of experience
Consumer, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Backed by more than three decades of legal experience, Attorney Schimmel is devoted to providing his clients with top-tier, professional services day in and day out. Due to his passion, Attorney Schimmel cofounded Schimmel & Parks, APLC in order to help those in need. While he possesses a wide range of legal skills, Attorney Schimmel focuses the majority of his practice handling cases involving bad faith insurance, property damage, employment law, homeowners associations, and construction defects. Over the years, Attorney Schimmel has demonstrated a commitment to pursuing legal distinction. As a result, he has earned an AV® Rating by...
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Kenneth A. Ziskin
Sherman Oaks, CA Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Tax
University of Southern California and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
I have 42 years experience in tax, business, banking and estate planning law, including 3 years as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Southern California Law Center. For the past 17 years, my practice has focused on Living Trusts and Estate Planning, emphasizing legal representation of individuals and families in connection with Estate Planning, Living Trusts and drafting and implementing Family Wealth Strategies (sm). I practice in a warm, comfortable environment, where my wife (Hinda) helps to provide the perspective and wisdom of a woman, mother and grandmother to the planning by my clients. ...
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Jon O. Markarian
Sherman Oaks, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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James Edward Fox
Sherman Oaks, CA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
UC Hastings COL
Personal and compassionate representation of victims of personal injury and wrongful death. For 36 years Fox has fought and won against big insurance companies, manufacturers , negligent doctors and hmo's.
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Asmik Jasmine Gevorkyan
Sherman Oaks, CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Ventura COL
Ms. Gevorkyan is the founder and principal of the Gevorkyan Law Firm, A.P.L.C. During her career, Ms. Gevorkyan earned a reputation as a lawyer who works aggressively to see that her clients receive justice. Before establishing the Gevorkyan Law Firm, Ms. Gevorkyan was an insurance defense attorney. She has litigated and tried to verdict numerous catastrophic accident cases, including trucking, general liability, and products liability cases. Her experience on the other side of the courtroom gives her valuable insight about the most effective way to build strong cases and fight insurance companies. Ms. Gevorkyan now represents injured individuals based...
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Arash Khorsandi
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Pepperdine University School of Law
Arash Khorsandi, Esq. received his B.S. degree in Real Estate Finance & Development from the prestigious Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, and shortly thereafter completed his Juris Doctorate degree at the Pepperdine University School of Law, located in the heart of Malibu, California.
Mr. Khorsandi is also on the Board of Directors of The LEV Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting active, balanced, and responsible lifestyles in our youth. Please visit www.TheLEVFoundation.org to learn more about their community programs and education initiatives. Mr. Khorsandi is a member of the National Association of Personal Injury...
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Alice Yardum-Hunter
Sherman Oaks, CA Attorney with 45 years of experience
Immigration
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Alice Yardum-Hunter, Former Commissioner, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California, practices complex immigration law, though appreciates the simpler matters too. A 14-year Thomson Reuters “Super Lawyer,” she served on its Blue-Ribbon Panel. She is distinguished by Martindale Hubbell. She edited two books for the American Immigration Lawyers Assn. and she is a Congressional Liaison for AILA. She has delivered talks for AILA on O-1 status, waivers of inadmissibility and relinquishment of U.S. citizenship. Alice was the Chair of the L.A. County Bar Association Immigration (LACBA) Section and has served its executive committee since 2006. She established liaison with...
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Steven R. Vartazarian
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Steven R. Vartazarian is a founding principal attorney of The Vartazarian Law Firm in Sherman Oaks, California. Steve specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.
Steve takes each case personally and spends time getting to know his clients and their case. Each case is then worked up with no stone left unturned. It is this type of dedication that is the hallmark of his work ethic and resulting verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements.
Steve recently won a rare favorable ruling on a California medical malpractice and fraud claim that will allow his client to not only proceed, but will also allow...
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Pamela Epstein
Los Angeles , CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Cannabis Law
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of La Verne College of Law
Pamela is co-founder and Managing Shareholder of Green Wise Legal, P.C., a full-service cannabis law firm. Her diverse background, inclusive of legal, non-profit, & environmental work, places her in a unique position to lead & advise the cannabis community on the emerging intersection of recreational legalization and cannabis compliance. She is also the CEO of Green Wise Consulting, LLC, California’s premiere full-service cannabis consulting company, providing a range of consulting, business development, and application permitting services to every facet of the cannabis industry.
Pamela is known as a fearless advocate for local cannabis businesses across the supply chain and has been...
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Ani Aghaeian
Encino, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Employment, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Southwestern University School of Law
Ani Aghaeian is the managing attorney, founder, and president of ALPC Law Firm. One of the fastest growing law firms in Los Angeles. She has over a decade of experience handling accident, injury, and employment matters, from early case resolution up to and including rigorous litigation. She has fought and won millions for her clients.
Attorney Ani Aghaeian graduated from UCI with a Bachelors Degree in International Studies. Following graduation, she worked for a national law firm developing her understanding of the legal practice. In 2005, she attended Southwestern Law School, where she was involved in various organizations, including the Trial...
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Cathyana Jean-Baptiste
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and The George Washington University Law School
Cathyana Jean-Baptiste is a partner at The Law Offices of CJ Baptiste, where she leads the private wealth practice with a dedication to building legacies. Her services for individuals include securing future generations by drafting wills, revocable trusts, power of attorneys, and advance health care directives, as well as maximizing benefits for loved ones by scrutinizing state and federal tax concerns. She also handles IRS and state tax collection matters, which include penalty reductions and settlement negotiations. In addition, Cathyana has expertise in forming business entities such as Close Wyoming LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
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Karen L. Goldstein
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
Karen L. Goldstein graduated with her B.A. from Georgetown University and her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. She is an experienced Los Angeles sex crime lawyer who is well-known for her passionate and persistent defense of her clients’ rights. Ms. Goldstein treats every case as if it is her only case, and she dedicates the necessary time and resources to making sure every client ends up with the best possible result. Ms. Goldstein is a skilled trial attorney who has won numerous cases when other attorneys found it hopeless. Speak with Ms. Goldstein about your charges today.
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Mark Andres Gomez
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Mark A. Gomez, Esq. is the CEO and founding attorney of Gomez Law, APC, a California-based law firm dedicated to defending and advancing the real estate rights of individuals and families. Under Mark’s leadership, the firm has secured millions of dollars for clients and built a reputation for legal excellence in real estate, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. He manages a growing team of legal professionals and drives strategic initiatives that ensure high-impact representation across a wide range of property-related disputes.
Mark’s legal career began at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, where he developed a strong foundation in...
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Robert A. Hankoff
Beverly Hills, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
(310) 550-6935
8484 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 660B
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-3220
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Fordham University School of Law
Robert Hankoff is an associate attorney at Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Inc. He is a former senior trial attorney with the Public Defender’s Office where he gained a reputation in court as a fierce protector of his client’s rights. Mr. Hankoff has been awarded the honor of being named as "The Top 40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States.
After five years as a top rated trial attorney, Mr. Hankoff has honed his expertise and trial skills and now assists Mr. Kraut on handling complex litigation matters. Mr. Hankoff was hand selected for his position with the...
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Kate Lebenzon
Beverly Hills, CA Attorney with 7 years of experience
(310) 550-6935
8484 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 660B
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-3220
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine University School of Law
Kate Lebenzon is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in both advocacy and legal research. At Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Kate has successfully argued numerous motions that have led to case dismissals, and she passionately represents clients in contested hearings and during negotiations with prosecutors.
While earning her law degree at Pepperdine University School of Law, Kate interned with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she built strong professional relationships with prosecutors in various specialized units.
After graduating, Kate spent four years as a Law Clerk and Research Attorney at the Criminal Writs Center...
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Michael Louis Shultz
Malibu, CA Attorney with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Loyola Law School
formerly employed by the Los Angeles County Public Defender's office as a Deputy Public Defender serving clients throughout Los Angeles County. Thereafter, private criminal defense practitioner in all California courts. Superlative client reviews found in Avvo.
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Gor Mnatsakanyan
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Southwestern Law School
Gor was a recipient of the prestigious Paul & Phyllis Treusch Scholarship and received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Southwestern Law School. He received his Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Philosophy from UCLA prior to that.
In addition to being the leader of Gor & Associates, Gor is also General Counsel at AmeriPharma, a pharmaceutical company providing variety of professional pharmaceutical services throughout the Continental United States. This experience pays dividends to his clients every day.
Gor specializes in government/private sector agreements and negotiations, as well as Civil Litigation and Contracts. He takes a hands-on approach and is happy to talk to you...
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William L Huestis
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Roman Mosqueda
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Dr. Mosqueda, a valedictorian from grade school, graduated Magna Cum Laude in B.S. Economics the Ateneo de Manila University, and Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines Law. He was elected President of Student Council of Ateneo de Manila University, University Councilor of the University of the Philippines Student Council, President of the Institute of Student Affairs Leadership Training Conference, and President of National Student League, an association of student leaders all over the Philippines. Dr. Mosqueda, aside from his published 500-page doctoral dissertation on products liability from the University of Michigan, is the author...
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Saman Ryan Heidari
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
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Robert Lynn Krasney
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 46 years of experience
(800) 555-5550
3580 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 1720
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
Experienced, result-oriented law firm focusing on sexual harassment, personal injury, wages, and auto. Serving All of California. We speak Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. Free Consultation. Call Now!
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Joshua Biletsky
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Southwestern Law School
I am an attorney who provides legal services to emerging and established artists. I also cater to the legal needs of entrepreneurs and to businesses which are just starting up or have already been established. In representing these clients, I strive to protect the intellectual property of businesses and creative and technical artists across a wide spectrum of media.
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Erica Bristol
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, IP and Trademarks
UCLA School of Law
Erica Bristol is an attorney and owner of Evening Legal(TM), a boutique law firm in Encino, California serving "micro" and small business owners with daytime and "after hours" legal services. She received her J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1999 where she served as the Editor in Chief of the Bulletin of Law and Technology. For 11 years she served as in-house counsel for a California corporation, with various roles during her career as Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for its for-profit and non-profit affiliates.
Erica is a commercial mediator, practicing since 2006...
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Harris Mark Madnick
Encino, CA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Mark is an AV Rated attorney who is an experienced problem solver. He is called upon by his clients to prevent litigation as well as vigorously prosecute or defend claims on their behalf in arbitration, mediation and both state and federal courts. After practicing law for 10 years, including several with an Amlaw 200 firm, Mark joined the legal department of a national healthcare company as Corporate Counsel. There, he gained extensive experience in the operations of the company while providing legal counsel to company leadership in all aspects of the company’s businesses, as well as managing outside counsel...
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Gregg A. Rapoport
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
I represent corporate and individual clients in a wide range of business and real estate litigation matters.