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Joshua Malter joins BKCG as Trial Counsel and brings over 13 years of experience litigating and defending employers against employment, labor, and workers' compensation matters. With a remarkable track record, Mr. Malter provides exceptional representation for his clients facing complex legal challenges. He has tried multiple cases and secured defense favorable judgments offsetting significant client exposure. He also represents clients seeking expeditious resolution through alternative dispute resolution programs including mediation and arbitration.. Mr. Malter is admitted to practice in the State of California. With his litigation and trial experience, Mr. Malter made a seamless transition onto BKCG’s employment, labor, and business litigation trial team. He is acutely aware of his clients’ needs and ensures that they receive comprehensive support and responsiveness throughout the litigation process.. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Joshua Malter earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona. After his undergraduate studies, he went on to graduate from Chapman Law School where he excelled academically and earned accolades for outstanding performance on the law school's negotiation and client counseling competition teams.. Outside the office he spends his free time with his family, and enjoys playing hockey, surfing, and golfing.

Jonathan Chan is an attorney at CTK Law Group. Prior to joining CTK Law Group, he worked at a law firm in downtown Los Angeles, assisting in contract negotiation and civil litigation matters, including trial and law and motion. He takes pride in not only offering cost-effective litigation solutions to clients, but also aggressively arguing on behalf of his clients and finding arguments for clients when it appears none exist.. In addition to civil litigation, Mr. Chan has also assisted local business owners in day to day operations, including but not limited to drafting contracts for local tech companies and working with out-of-state attorneys to resolve legal issues for his California clients.. CTK Law Group is ready to serve you and your legal needs. In light of recent events, we are fully equipped to serve our clients remotely, including but not limited to virtual consultations.

Ismail is a multi-jurisdictional practitioner with substantial experience in business, securities, and biotechnology transactions and disputed matters. Ismail has handled disputes all over the world and throughout the United States on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and mid-sized privately held companies in diverse fields such as biologics, biotechnology, banking, financial services, and securities regulation.. In the Board Room – Ismail has counseled the firm’s healthcare provider and business clients in acquiring or selling assets while maximizing return and minimizing risk. He has helped clients acquire or sell over $5 billion worth of healthcare-related assets, including hospitals. Moreover, Ismail has substantial experience in various forms of mergers and acquisitions involving both acquiring and targeting clients. Additionally, Ismail has guided healthcare and biotech clients with various Food & Drug law, and FDA regulatory issues including filing for Pre-Market Approval and 510(k) submissions. Ismail started the “Biotech Bulletin” and writes extensively on emerging issues before the FDA for biologics and biotechnology companies.. Ismail is also the exclusive IR Global advisor for Crypto and Digital Assets for the Nevada market.. With respect to disputed matters, Ismail has considerable trial and arbitration experience, having been involved in over 85 trials and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions from the inception of his legal career. He has successfully litigated shareholder accounting disputes, complex, securities-related actions, trade-secret matters, trademark/trade-dress infringement claims, and commercial matters. Also, Ismail has substantial experience before the USPTO, having litigated multiple TTAB proceedings involving trademark disputes.. Ismail is admitted to practice law in California, Nevada, Texas, North Carolina & New York. Ismail attended the University of California, Irvine, and obtained a double major in International Studies and Political Science. Thereafter, Ismail attended law school at Pepperdine University, and currently serves on the Dean’s Council. In 2019, Ismail earned his Graduate Certificate from Stanford University in Genetics & Genomics. In 2022, Ismail earned his Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University. Most recently, Ismail earned his Master’s in law at Georgetown Law Center’s LLM program in Securities & Financial Regulation.. Ismail is proud to serve as a Board Member for Endure to Cure – a non-profit organization that brings emotional boosts to children in cancer treatment and provides a helping hand to their families. Finally, Ismail is a global Alder member.

I'm passionate about helping people understand and exercise their rights. I enjoy my work because it lets me make a difference in people's lives, at a juncture when they often feel stressed, scared, angry, or confused. Law is a tool, which I'm happy to utilize for the primary goal of providing my clients a measure of peace and justice.. Before I attended Columbia Law School, I worked in other professions, including aerospace and marketing. As a lawyer, I've practiced in specialty areas other than employment. I've also defended companies and served as outside in-house counsel before coming to the plaintiffs' bar. My varied experience provides me insight into what "the other guy" might be thinking -- not just defense lawyers, but laypeople, expert witnesses, and other individuals whose paths cross with my client. Understanding people makes me a better negotiator and lawyer.. My caseload runs the gamut of employment law: harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and wage and hour. The cases nearest to my heart are sexual harassment and pregnancy cases; it takes so much courage to be a plaintiff in those kinds of matters. My work is 100% plaintiff-oriented.. I'm fortunate to be in the professional position where I'm able to carefully select my cases. I take cases I believe in. For cases where I don't see a good fit, I'm happy to refer potential clients to other lawyers -- there's a lid for every pot.. I'm proud of the fact that a high percentage of my caseload comes from referrals of past clients. In fact, I think that's the ideal outcome of a negative employment situation: for a wronged employee to find a great advocate who achieves a positive result, such that one would recommend the same path to others.. Legal rights don't exist in a vacuum. They live and breathe and change, as people interpret and apply the law. It's a pleasure to proactively define and underscore those rights. After all, most of us are employees or have been at one point!

I love helping clients obtain the results they need. Unlike other attorneys, not only am I not afraid to try cases, I enjoy it! There's nothing more professionaly satisfying than winning for my client at trial! Clients, judges, and jurors have praised me for my ability to engage with jurors, to make difficult issues and facts easy to understand, and to zealously represent my clients while maintaining my professionalism. I am proud that my peers have admitted me to the American Board of Trial Advocates, the country’s premier organization of experienced civil trial lawyers and judges. I'm also proud to be at FitzGerald Yap Kreditor LLP, a full-service firm that has the resources to take on almost any kind of case of any size. When I'm not working, I enjoy my role as Worship Leader at my church and spending time with my wife and son.

I am a business person who happens to be an attorney. My businenss experience extends beyond the practice of law.. I am able to use my business experience to help my clients make legal and business decisions.  I enjoy business strategy and planning and find that my approach is quite different but very effective.  I work with my clients to grow their business after we have identified short and long term goals.

Gregory Brown, State Bar Certified Civil Trial Specialist, is a premier and highly sought after trial attorney. He handles every type business and shareholder dispute, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, contract, trade secret, employment and derivitive actions.  Mr. Brown also handles high dollar complex divorce/dissolution matters and elder abuse cases.. Mr. Brown's awards and accolades signal he is one of the best and highly respected.  He has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America by US News & World Report and has been awarded the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbel.  Mr. Brown has been named to Super Lawyers every year since 2009 and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, a group reserved for only the most seasoned and experienced trial lawyers.  Mr. Brown has been rated one of the "10 Best" family law and is a multiple Trial Lawyer of the year finalist.. He is well known for his trial successes and uncanny ability to connect with a jury. Drawing on leading edge technology as well as outstanding oratory skills, Brown’s courtroom presence gives his clients the edge. He has prevailed over some of the world’s largest law firms, fueled by the knowledge and experience gained from more than 400 days as lead counsel in front of a jury.  Brown is active with Assoc. of Business Trial Lawyers and was on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association for 5 years. He has lectured and authored articles on trials and the use of technology in the courtroom.

Greg Cragg is an associate attorney with the Orange County law firm of Brown & Streza, LLP and is a member of the Business Planning Department.  Greg earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2011, and received his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles. He assists the Business Planning Department with a variety of legal projects.  From 2014-2019 Greg was selected for inclusion on the Southern California Super Lawyers “Southern California Rising Stars” lists by the publishers of Los Angeles magazine and Law & Politics magazine.. While in law school, Greg worked full time at a law firm as a law clerk while staying active on campus. He was a senior production editor and staff writer for the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review. He competed in the LAWASIA International Moot held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in a mock arbitration involving international, contract, intellectual property, and admiralty law. He also served as the treasurer and a team leader for the Judge Stephen O’Neill Trial Advocacy Mentoring Program, also known as the Young Lawyers Program, which teaches at-risk inner-city high school students about trial advocacy. He also volunteered as a certified law clerk at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he conducted 25 preliminary hearings.. Prior to law school, Greg taught English at a high school in Japan with the JET Program and was a legal assistant at a corporate real estate law firm.

Graduate of Loyola Law School practicing business litigation for 20+ years

For over 30 years, William B. Brinckloe, Jr. has rendered transactional legal services to retail/commercial landowners and tenants, banks, trust companies, and other sophisticated real estate users and investors. Bill has rendered legal services to, among others, a Southern California based quick-serve hamburger restaurant chain, in connection with the development of approximately 50 restaurants; the largest full service, casual dining Mexican restaurant company in the United States with approximately 200 restaurants; and a service station and convenience store retailer with approximately 300 locations in the Western United States.Mr. Brinckloe has worked for some of the largest and most respectable firms in the world, such as Jones Day. And he has been leading Brinckloe Law since August of 2000, to deliver unparalleled results and customer service.Bill has been a Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated lawyer since 1990. AV is the highest rating and attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics based upon the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary. Mr. Brinckloe is a member of the State Bar of California (admitted 1983), the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives (ACRE). ACRE is a Southern California commercial and retail real estate networking group with approximately 1,100 members. In 1999, Bill served as the President of ACRE.

Donna Etemadi is a seasoned attorney and accomplished legal writer, boasting a diverse background in both law firms and corporate environments. With a focus on corporate law, data privacy, and cybersecurity, Donna has accumulated valuable experience throughout her career. She has held positions in-house and at law firms. While in-house for a prominent fashion brand, she handled a spectrum of legal matters including commercial contracts, privacy issues, and trade compliance. At law firms, she focused on corporate M&A transactions, equity financings, and data privacy and cybersecurity concerns.. Driven by a keen interest in the convergence of law and technology, particularly the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal and regulatory spheres, Donna is committed to leveraging her expertise to instill confidence in her clients. A graduate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Donna actively contributed to the legal community during her studies. She served on the board of the Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business as a Note and Comment Editor, engaged as a Student Researcher in the International Human Rights Law Clinic, and participated in moot court competitions.. Furthermore, Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from George Washington University, rounding out her academic foundation. Her insightful contributions to the legal field extend beyond her professional endeavors, as evidenced by her notable publications. These include articles that have been featured in esteemed legal publications like Law360.

Demo is an active member within his local community having coached AYSO soccer for six seasons, and serves as President of St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano.  Demo also serves as a director of the National Hellenic Society, and is a member of Leadership 100.  He lives in South Orange County with his wife and his three children. In his spare time, Demo enjoys lake and ocean boating, watersports and wintersports with his family, cross-training, playing music and reading political and economic history.

Debra Grimaila is an experienced business attorney in Irvine, California providing quality legal services at very reasonable prices. With a degree in finance and twenty five years practicing law, she is well positioned to serve your legal needs. Whether you need a contract written, a bill collected, a merger or acquisition, corporate formation or dissolution, lawsuit or transaction, Debra Grimaila can do it for you. In addition to being a lawyer, Debra Grimaila is a licensed real estate broker. This gives her insight into real estate litigation and transactions that most other attorneys don’t have. It’s the kind of edge that you want in a purchase transaction, eviction, or fraudulent misrepresentation case. It’s the kind of edge you will have with Debra Grimaila representing you. Also serving cities of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Santa Ana.

Brandon J. Iskander is a bankruptcy and litigation attorney focusing most of his practice on bankruptcy trustee and creditor representation. Mr. Iskander utilizes his broad experience in the bankruptcy field, having worked on hundreds of cases either as consumer debtor or creditor counsel.

Born in South Africa. Served articles under British tradition and worked as solicitor in Johannesburg.. Joined forces with John
McKasson as founding partner of firm in of International Bar Association (Maritime & Transport
Law Section), as well as a Proctor member of U.S. Maritime Law
Association. Frequent speaker at seminars and conferences. Published articles on international law, commercial litigation, maritime and transportation, and
employment issues for companies.. Expert witness before Beijing First Intermediate Court (2008), Supreme Court of Bahamas (2005) and Society of Maritime Arbitrators in New York (2010).. Used to be marathon runner. Fair game of tennis and bad golf. Like old movies.

As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over two decades. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Bridgman was a partner at another firm and a deputy district attorney in Orange County. He is a graduate of the UCLA Law School, where he was a Wilson Scholar. Receive a zero-charge case evaluation by contacting his firm.

Anthony Geraci is the managing partner of the firm.  He is a leading expert in mortgage lending and securities law and has authored numerous articles on real estate finance and securities subjects.  Mr. Geraci is a leader in creating national mortgage pools and mortgage funds as well as sophisticated net branching arrangements among several mortgage companies.. Mr. Geraci’s corporate practice focuses on acquisitions, sales and reorganizations; venture capital transactions; securities including numerous public and private offerings with an aggregate offering of over ten billion dollars ($10,000,000,000); broad-based tax planning including real estate development and financing; real estate acquisition and exchanges; and preparation of loan documentation for lenders.. Mr. Geraci graduated in the top 10% of his class from Chapman University School of Law and served as extern to the Honorable Alex Kozinski with the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit.. Mr. Geraci is a prolific speaker and has spoken at several national conferences, including American Association of Private Lendings, discussing hard money mortgage pools, private equity offerings, banking and resolutions including truth-in-lending and RESPA.. Finally, Mr. Geraci serves on the Board of Directors for International Infectious Diseases Institute, a non-profit corporation organized to provide resources and funding to doctors and clinics in developing nations.

A native Southern Californian, I have vast experience in a number of industries, including construction, entertainment, agriculture, and food service, that have allowed me to effectively represent a wide range of clients to resolve legal issues.  In order to zealously and efficiently counsel clients through the legal process, it is important to understand their business.  I pride myself on doing just that.

A native of Southern California, Paul graduated cum laude from Chapman University where he pitched for Chapman’s World Series baseball team. Paul then attended Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, where he was extremely active in Mock Trial and ADR competitions, winning numerous top advocate awards. He gained valuable courtroom experience while externing with the United States Attorney’s Office and the Orange County and Riverside County District Attorney’s offices.. After receiving his law degree, Paul moved to Chicago, IL and gained significant trial experience representing clients in all phases of litigation, from inception of the case through post-trial motions and appeals. While practicing commercial litigation in Chicago, Paul represented clients in multimillion dollar disputes in both state and federal courts, as well as with the United States Court of Appeals.. Moving back to Orange County, CA in 2018, Paul quickly rose through the ranks to become the Managing Partner and chair of the litigation department at midsized law firm where he oversaw hundreds of litigation cases, taking numerous cases to trial or arbitration.. In 2023, Mr. Deese and his business partner formed a new law firm to better serve his clients and ensure a top tier experience.. Mr. Deese has experience in all aspects of commercial and business litigation, and he has successfully represented clients in all phases of litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and trial. Mr. Deese is also a certified mediator and has successfully mediated dozens of disputes.. Education. • J.D., Chapman University School of Law, Orange, California• B.A., Chapman University, Orange, California. Bar Admissions. • California, 2014• Illinois, 2015