Westlake Village Lawyers

I was born and raised in Ventura, California and lived here a majority of my life. I majored in business management at San Diego State University and soon there after started working for Citigroup in Jacksonville, Florida. I worked as a project manager for Citigroup and traveled extensively throughout the world. I even ended up relocating to the Philippines for a year which was an opportunity of a lifetime. After living in the Philippines, I moved back to Ventura and began my legal career.

I started by volunteering at the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and the Coalition to End Family...

Constance Zarkowski received her Juris Doctor from Ventura College of Law and was admitted to practice law July 5, 2000. With a strong background in the health insurance profession, law became a second career. Her practice encompasses employment and labor law, representing employees in wrongful termination and discrimination actions under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, with a special focus on sexual harassment cases. She also represents plaintiffs with health insurance issues, working diligently to resolve them with the carrier, but not hesitating to litigate when the facts justify a civil action.
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Jeffrey L. Hoffer is a widely recognized Divorce and Family Law Attorney who represents clients with cases in the Ventura and Los Angeles County court systems. For more information on Jeffrey L. Hoffer, go to his website, http://805divorceattorney.com. Jeffrey focuses his efforts on achieving outstanding results for his clients in child custody, support, and all matters of family law. Over the past several years, he has obtained excellent results for fathers seeking more favorable child custody orders and has successfully obtained and/or modified support orders resulting in millions of dollars in savings. In...

Attorney Debra Kay has been a Certified Specialist in family law since 1993, and has been practicing law throughout courts in Ventura and Los Angeles since 1987. Ms. Kay earned her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Engineering cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Juris Doctorate degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. In 1986, Attorney Kay was admitted to both the State Bar of California and to the United States District Court Central District of California. She is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Ventura County Bar Association, the East County Bar Association,...

Strategic intellectual property counseling including patents, trademarks, IP business transactions, design-around strategies, and pre-litigation counseling.

I am an attorney practicing in intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, licensing), as well as business and e-commerce law. This includes entity formation and dissolutions, contract drafting and other day to day events, as well as web site review for privacy and compliance issues) for individuals to small/medium size companies. I am also an estate planner, drafting Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney documents, as well as work in probate matters.

Mr. Garner is a member of the California State Bar and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. Over the last 23 years his practice has focused on Business and Estate design and implementation. Mr. Garner is a Certified Provider and Instructor of continuing education for Life Insurance Agents and Certified Financial Planners. A popular speaker, he conducts seminars on a variety of topics in the areas of estate design and business planning.

Mr. Garner has worked with hundreds of individuals and families to formalize their personal and financial goals and provide protection for their...

While attending law school, Darren Warner graduated in the top 10 percent of his class and was awarded the honors of Dean’s Scholar from 2001-2002, Dean’s List from 2001-2002, and was invited to participate in the prestigious Law Review program. Mr. Warner served as a student representative and member of law school’s Entertainment and Sports Law Society from 2000-2003. In addition, Mr. Warner was selected to be the Law Clerk to the Honorable Maureen Duffy-Lewis, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, and volunteered at Bet Tzedek Legal Services in Los Angeles. Today, Mr. Warner is...

Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Harper served as Director of Corporate Compliance and Commercial Leasing for Kinko’s Service Corporation, Inc., now FedEx. Early in her career she worked as in house corporate counsel to one of California’s largest labor staffing corporations and civilly prosecuted perpetrators of domestic violence through a DOJ grant protecting victims of domestic violence. She has argued cases before the United States Hague Court for matters of international child abduction; California Court of Appeals and Superior Court; District Court; Delaware Court of Chancery; and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeals...

Visit our website: www.BFLEISHMANLAW.com for contact information and to schedule a consultation. Ms. Fleishman is a Certified Family Law Specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She has practiced Family Law exclusively since 1976. Ms. Fleishman has been certified by the California State Bar as a Family Law Specialist since 1981. Ms. Fleishman practiced in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (Century City and Beverly Hills) for 12 years before moving to Westlake Village in 1988. In her previous career, Ms Fleishman was a High School Teacher in the subjects of History and...

At Pederson law offices, the team is committed to providing Thousand Oaks residents with the legal representation they deserve. The firm consists of two lead attorneys, who have over 40 years of combined legal experience. Attorney Steve Pederson received his Juris Doctorate with high honors from Western State University School of Law in 1975. Before working as a lawyer, he worked as a Senior Design Engineer for General Dynamics Corporation, where he assisted in the design of numerous space vehicles. Mr. Steve Pederson then worked as an attorney in Los Angeles, where he handled civil litigation cases in the areas...

Hunter Arthur McMillan received his Juris Doctorate from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Honors Board and awarded Best Direct Examination at the Ben Franz Mock Trial Competition. Mr. McMillan is licensed by the California State Bar and admitted to the Bar of the Central District of California, United States District Court. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association: Family Law Section, Ventura County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association: Family Law Section, and California Lawyer's Association.

Mr. McMillan began his career...

Mr. Hultgren is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and is certified as a specialist by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law. Mr. Hultgren crafts comprehensive estate plans for his clients. He also provides legal advice and assistance in the administration of Trusts and Wills upon a person’s death and advises businesses and non-profit organizations in transactional matters. Mr. Hultgren earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from University of California, Davis and his Juris Doctorate from...

Since 1997, Attorney Robert F. Sommers has dedicated his legal career exclusively to representing individuals arrested for and charged with DUI. He has been recognized as a dedicated and skilled trial lawyer. With extensive experience as a Ventura County DUI lawyer, Attorney Sommers knows how to represent high-profile clients, actors and actresses, government officials, business executives, doctors, and other, local lawyers. He is aggressive when necessary and compassionate when it matters most. You can count on Attorney Sommers to help you move forward. Call him today to begin building a defense and work towards safeguarding your ability to continue driving.

John Rounds is a founding partner in our firm. He has focused on the following practice areas: Bankruptcy and Consumer Advocacy Law: John has helped thousands of personal and business Bankruptcy Clients. Mr. Rounds has a 20+ year reputation for helping working people and small companies through the most difficult times to get a financial "fresh start". Options include the complete discharge, structured payments or other negotiated settlement of the most problematic claims. Business Law: John's years as a transactional attorney and personal history in buying and selling businesses, results in a prospective...

Admitted to the California Bar in December 1996, I started as a solo practitioner in Westlake Village. Later, I began enjoying work on key areas of dissolution, custody, parentage plus cohabitation issues, prenuptial contracts, surrogacy, adoptions and division of retirement plans. I moved to the office I have now in Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park) in 2005. I was raised by divorced parents and have been my own client in a divorce case. I realize why clients become depressed and arrive at the court with devotional books and best friends. I, just as virtually all family...

Call Today for a Free Phone Consultation (805) 267-1171 or Email at Michael@LabrumLaw.com.

The Law Offices of Michael Labrum offer affordable legal services which provide exceptional value to you. Your legal issues receive substantial individualized care and consideration leaving you feeling as if you're the only client and not just another billable hour like at large law firms. By utilizing uniquely designed alternative fee structuring, you're provided with the flexibility you need to receive quality legal representation and advice while respecting you're budget and bottom line.

Trust, confidence, and loyalty are the guiding principles of the legal representation and...

A recognized leader in the field, John Andersen is a partner at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson. A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California State Bar since 2008, John is also an Executive Committee Board Member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California State Bar that advises the California legislature on laws effecting estate planning and a “Top Lawyer” Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate.

John guides couples, families, individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and public figures of all means, in all aspects of estate planning, trusts and probate and creates a custom plan...

I am a patent prosecution attorney who has been working in the semiconductor industry for many years. I am also an inventor who has more than 10 patents issued/pending. In addition, I could be glad to help you in dealing with other legal matters.

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.

THE DUI MAN Michael is the former managing partner of one of the largest national criminal defense firms in the country, literally building it from the ground up. Over the course of his practice Michael became interested in DUI defense, and saw on countless occasions how mismanaged these particular California DUI cases really were. His philosophy was that you don't have to be a murderer just to get the full benefit of a comprehensive and aggressive defense. It is at that point the Mr. Bialys opened up his Los Angeles DUI defense practice. Michael has always prided himself on offering client...

Bruce M. Bunch represents people and their families who have suffered major injuries or death throughout California. He handles all types of catastrophic personal injury cases and concentrates on medical malpractice. Over the past 46 years, Bruce has tried more than 100 jury trials. His expertise as a trial lawyer makes him one of the most sought after personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles. He holds the rank of Diplomate in ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) and is a member of CAALA (Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles), Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Martindale Hubbell AV Rating . He has recovered...

The King Law Firm is directed by lead attorney Kenneth King, who has dedicated his entire legal career to the representation of injured individuals. Mr. King has helped his clients recover more than $50,000,000 (fifty million dollars) for their damages and injuries throughout California, including counties like San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and more. The King Law Firm is committed to providing personal attention and support to their clients during this trying time in their lives. They understand that dealing with a life-altering injury or the death or injury of a family member is difficult emotionally and financially. The King Law Firm...

Ike Sherman, as co-founder of the Firm, started MCIS Lawyers as an advocate for consumers and injured persons. The Firm’s number one goal is to provide the utmost client care and satisfaction. The Firm has assembled a team of talented and dedicated professionals to prosecute cases successfully.

Ike represents plaintiffs in a wide range of matters, including catastrophic personal injury and large-loss cases, wrongful death, premises liability, and motor vehicle collisions. Ike’s advocacy resulted in recovering multi-million dollars for its clients.

Before his legal career, Ike worked as a licensed administrator for several assisted living facilities for the frail and elderly in...

As a semi-retired attorney focusing attention on special cases, Mr. Lingl is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and holds a Masters Degree in conflict resolution from CSU Dominguez Hills. He currently dedicates most of his time to alternative dispute resolution. After his initial mediation training from the Pepperdine-Straus Institute, he has taken hundreds of hours of advanced and ombudsman training over the years. With over 800 mediations conducted, he is well respected by both legal and mediation professionals.

Attorney Philip G. Panitz is a national tax litigator who has successfully fought the IRS on behalf of real estate investors and other clients. He has handled over 250 tax matters before the U.S. Tax Court. In 1995 he successfully challenged the IRS in the matter "Williams v. U.S." before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Panitz holds an LL.M. in Tax from NYU, and conducts his tax litigation practice nationwide. He is a Certified Tax Specialist in accordance with the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, with 30 years of legal experience in tax litigation and tax planning.

I had a 27-year career with the IRS as an Estate Tax Attorney. My focus is on valuation issues relating to intellectual property (music/film copyrights, name and likeness rights) and business (partial interest discounts) assets.

As a trial attorney, Armond Marcarian has tried several cases in the last few years to verdict, including his victory before a Kern County jury in November 2007 where he obtained a judgment for $1,000,000 for his client.* In September 2009, Armond successfully defended his client at trial in a lawsuit where the plaintiff was seeking over $9,000,000 in damages. Armond has also arbitrated complex business disputes and medical malpractice cases; including an arbitration against Kaiser Permanente which resulted in a favorable decision in January 2008. While there are many great courtroom attorneys, Armond...

Joseph Nakos has been an attorney in the State of California since 2012, focusing exclusively in Family Law. Mr. Nakos has represented Family Law clients in the State of California and has appeared at hearings and trials at courthouses located in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Kern counties. Many of his cases have been high dollar cases involving such issues as business evaluations, forensic accounting analysis, custody evaluations, complex financial tracing, complex property divisions, and psychological evaluations. And, Mr. Nakos also appreciates the needs of clients with less complicated cases.

Mr. Nakos’ approach to all of his cases starts with an in...

Our driving belief is based on old-fashioned advocacy. We are a small Westlake Village-based firm and recognize the importance of being accessible to our clients. We believe in personal attention, and our clients have direct, responsive contact with us. At the Law Offices of Richard J. Uss, we take particular pride in the quality of service that our clients receive. We believe in forming relationships.