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With over 30 years’ experience as a practicing business litigator, Rande Sotomayor knows that the life expectancy of a lawsuit – not to mention the cost – is usually far greater than most parties expect.  As a practicing mediator and arbitrator since 2004, Rande has assisted parties and counsel in conserving resources through dispute resolution processes that keep them out of court or get them out of court, and allow them control over the process and the ultimate solution.. Focused on solving problems and assisting parties in finding win-win solutions to conflict, Rande is determined to do whatever it takes to keep the dispute resolution process alive.  She has the ability to develop the rapport that is critical to working with clients and lawyers, as well as the practical experience of working cases from the earliest stages through trial and appeal, in California state and federal courts. Each case commands her full attention and efforts, and, simply put, Rande gets the job done.

Top Labor & Employment and Personal Injury Trial Lawyer. MILLIONS recovered. Representing those who have been wronged, unlawfully terminated, or injured by the negligence of another or at work.

George Steele is an attorney with offices in Pasadena and La Canada Flintridge. He represents a broad range of clients in unique and complex matters requiring creative approaches. His breadth of experience enhances his ability to embrace a wide range of issues and to think "outside of the box" when fashioning a solution.. Prior to starting his own law firm, Mr. Steele gained expertise and became a highly effective litigation and patent attorney at a various law firms in California and Maryland, both large and small. Before entering private practice, Mr. Steele honed his patent skills at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and his trials skills at the Office of the Los Angeles Public Defender. He now brings his passion, determination and know-how to representing clients in the areas of Intellectual Property, Criminal Law and Complex Litigation Matters.  As a former certified NFL Contract Advisor, Mr. Steele is also adept at handling issues that arise in Sports Law.  Mr. Steele is also a Hearing Examiner for the Los Angeles Police Department, adjudicating disciplinary matters on behalf of officers and the Department.. Before joining the world of law, Mr. Steele was a Naval Aviator in the United States Marine Corps, flying CH-46 assault helicopters. He was also an engineer on the Titan IV expendable launch vehicle program, specializing in payload-to-launch vehicle integration.. Mr. Steele received his Juris Doctor from the University of California –Los Angeles School of Law and his Bachelors of Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is admitted to practice law in the state of California, the United States District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. Mr. Steele is married to Callie Steele, who specializes in federal criminal defense, and the father of three athletic sons.  He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps.. Mr. Steele's goal is to develop long-term relationships with clients by becoming intimate with their needs and assisting them beyond the requirements of a single case.

Deborah Saxe is a mediator and arbitrator who specializes in labor and employment law disputes.  Before becoming a full-time neutral, she practiced labor and employment law at Jones Day, Heller Ehrman, and Seyfarth Shaw for more than 30 years and was widely recognized as one of the best in the business.  Ms. Saxe is attentive to detail, a quick study, prepared, personable, approachable, articulate, creative, and flexible.  As a mediator, she has demonstrated that she is strong, good at listening and reading people, and a tenacious closer.  She has an unparalleled grasp of the legal issues and knows how a case will appear to a judge and jury.  As an arbitrator, she is fair, practical, unflappable, and not afraid to make tough decisions.

An adjunct professor of Wills and Trusts at Southwestern Law School and recently named a top attorney of 2014 in Pasadena Magazine and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers,Vanessa Terzian began her legal career as a Trust Administrator for Wells Fargo, N.A. Her experience at Wells Fargo, working closely with clients, portfolio managers, beneficiaries and other attorneys, shed light on how a poor estate plan can ruin a family’s fortune and more importantly, their relationships.. After witnessing first hand the importance of proper planning, Vanessa has pursued her own practice, helping countless families through her expertise in estate and tax planning, asset protection, elder law, kids protection planning, probate and trust administration.  What sets Vanessa apart is her understanding of the needs of growing families, her ability to relate to working parents who desire a better life for their families and her know-how to implement strategic estate planning tools in the most cost efficient and seamless manner.  Vanessa also draws on her real estate and business background in crafting comprehensive plans for her clients.. Vanessa is a skilled public speaker, having conducted countless seminars throughout her legal career on various topics of estate planning, including kids protection planning, special needs planning, Medi-Cal planning, advanced tax planning and asset protection for individuals and small businesses.. Vanessa is an active member of the La Canada Flintridge community, where she resides with her husband and business partner, Edward Terzian, and their two sons, Alec and Jack.  She is a board member of the Northridge Hospital Foundation and participates in a number of charitable based organizations.  Vanessa has successfully raised thousands of dollars for a variety of charities through fundraising campaigns which include frequent community-based public speaking events, charitable dinners and personal contributions.  She believes that the foundation to a successful family unit is care, love and selflessness and stresses the importance of providing your community with these same tenants that are so essential to your own family’s success.. Ms. Terzian earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California San Diego, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society.  She completed her honors thesis in political science and received Provosts Honors for four consecutive years.. After graduating from UCSD, Vanessa attended Loyola Law School, where she was awarded the Dean’s Full Tuition Academic Scholarship.  Vanessa was also on the Dean’s Honors List throughout her tenure at Loyola.  During law school, Vanessa helped contribute to a published law article and clerked for the City Attorney, Civil Litigation Division, giving her invaluable experience in the legal process and an understanding of the pitfalls to avoid in drafting legal documents.. Ms. Terzian is a member of the Family Wealth Planning Institute and is a Personal Family Lawyer®.  As a family woman, Vanessa understands the importance of protecting your assets, planning for your family’s future and building your own legacy.  She takes pride in providing her clients with the sense of comfort and security that comes along with having an effective and comprehensive estate plan in place.