Walnut Lawyers

Before founding H&S, Michael Sacchetto worked for several years at one of the premier medical malpractice defense firms in the country. Mr. Sacchetto earned an excellent reputation as a remarkable litigator while defending a variety of healthcare professionals in all types of medical malpractice actions. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Sacchetto earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of La Verne, graduating summa cum laude. Thereafter, Mr. Sacchetto earned his juris doctor from Southwestern Law School, in Los Angeles, California, graduating magna cum laude. While attending Southwestern, Mr. Sacchetto was a member of the Southwestern...

Margerie E. Youdath is not your typical attorney. Margerie truly takes the time to get to know her clients and their needs, you are never just a number. The biggest distinction is how Margerie approaches each case. Unlike some other lawyers that want to get you to court and keep you there, Margerie seeks first to mediate for a reasonable resolution that is agreeable to all parties. If she can keep your case out of court she will. This can save you $1000’s of dollars. However, if the opposing party is not willing to cooperate in a conciliatory...

After spending nearly a decade working in Europe and Asia for large international law firms, I recently opened a lean law firm in Los Angeles focused on resolving commercial disputes through arbitration & meditation. My main focus is handling matters with an international element and working with social impact entrepreneurs. I often work with social enterprises that incorporate a social mission into their business models, particularly smaller, more entrepreneurial companies. Given my experience abroad and my commercial background, I am able to provide strategic guidance that addresses my clients’ legal and commercial objectives, particularly for those doing business in Asia. I have...

I am an employment and general business attorney with experience in transactional and litigation work. In my transactional practice, I advise businesses regarding contract interpretation, compliance with laws, and draft business related agreements. I audit businesses for compliance with federal and state employment laws, develop preventive policies, handbooks, employment agreements, and other employment documents to avoid employment claims and litigation. In my litigation practice, I draft pleadings and law in motion, conduct depositions, and attend hearings.