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As a member of TroyGould's Corporate Department, my practice includes general corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and securities law. I also represent real estate owners, developers, borrowers and lenders.

As a member of the Bars of California and Paris, France, I represent American and French citizens and businesses in the areas of immigration, domestic and international transactions and litigation. I have been retained and qualified as an expert witness on French law, in particular in the areas of international divorce and custody disputes. I am also legal counsel (Avocat-Conseil) to the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles.

As a litigation partner I am responsible for the overall strategy involving the defense and prosecution of civil and commercial lawsuits. I participate in discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, court appearances, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, mediations, administrative hearings, trials and appeals. However, much of my practice is devoted to avoidance of litigation and advising clients in terms of contracts, negotiations and resolution of disputes.. Mediations and negotiations, trials and arbitrations involving real estate, contracts, businesses, homeowner associations, products liability, toxic torts and construction. My firm has corporate, real estate, homeowner asssociations, transactional, tax, bankruptcy/creditor's rights, commercial litigation, entertainment, intellectual property and estate planning/probate practice expertise. Check us out at www.wrslawyers.com.

As a Founding Partner at Trowbridge Law Group LLP, Jonathan advises clients on matters related to crowdfunding, syndications, commercial real estate transactions, and securities laws.. In addition to offerings under Regulation D, Jonathan also has experience with helping clients raise funds under Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF or Reg CF). His clients range from real estate syndicators to small business startups looking for early sources of funding.. Jonathan earned his JD from the University of California Los Angeles School of Law and BA from the University of California Los Angeles. He is also a real estate investor and currently a CCIM member candidate.

As a criminal defense attorney, my job is to get you the best representation possible and then get you home. I ONLY practice in the area of criminal defense so my sole focus is making sure my clients get the best possible outcome.. A little more about me.... With over 15 years of criminal law experience, I have a passion for protecting the rights of all persons accused of a crime.  I hold a BA in cognitive and biological psychology with a minor emphasis in administration of justice. My desire was to understand the effects of stress, drugs, alcohol and psychological disorders on persons involved in the criminal justice system. This knowledge, in addition to my Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law gives me a unique perspective and ability to empathize and facilitate superior resolutions for my valued clients. I set myself apart as one of the few true experts in criminal law. I devote 100% of my practice to criminal defense, and am  known for my aggressive and successful representation of those accused. Not only am I an experienced negotiator and an expert trial attorney, but I also have established a spotless reputation among judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys. I appear in court on a daily basis, defending clients who are facing charges ranging from petty theft to murder.  When necessary, I am prepared to take your case to trial, and maintain an experienced and tested array of consultants and forensic investigators. Every case is sensitive and important and I will devote my utmost attention to your matter.

Artin Shaverdian is an experienced litigator representing business entities, public agencies and individuals in a broad range of commercial and real estate related disputes. In addition to his business and real property litigation practice, Mr. Shaverdian specializes in eminent domain / inverse condemnation litigation, other valuation related litigation, construction disputes, and municipal and redevelopment matters.. He is widely recognized as an expert in California in eminent domain and inverse condemnation matters and speaks regularly on eminent domain issues. In addition to representing clients in litigation matters, he also provides strategic advice and counseling to his clients to creatively resolve or proactively avoid disputes.. Mr. Shaverdian has represented multinational corporations, business entities and individuals in a variety of industries including technology, oil and gas, hospitality, food and beverage, manufacturing, and various others in litigation and other related matters. He has also represented public agency clients such as the Riverside County Transportation Commission, Los Angeles Unified School District, Oxnard Union High School District, High Desert Water District, City of Ontario, City of Gardena, City of Pico Rivera, City of Pomona, City of South Gate, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency, Glendale Redevelopment Agency, and Orange County Flood Control District in various litigation matters.. Los Angeles magazine has recognized Mr. Shaverdian as a Super Lawyers “Southern California Rising Star” from 2011-2015.. Prior to joining Best Best & Krieger, Artin was of counsel with Kane Ballmer & Berkman and was previously a partner with the California Eminent Domain Law Group.. Mr. Shaverdian is a member of Association of Business Trial Lawyers.  He is also a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the International Right of Way Association, the central authority in public right-of-way work, including legal issues related to eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation. He is a member of the Eminent Domain and Land Use Committee of the Transpotation Research Board.  He has written articles for the IRWA on eminent domain and inverse condemnation issues. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Real Property Section, Condemnation and Land Valuation Committee, a member of the Armenian Bar Association, and a registered agent with the California Bureau of Real Estate.. Artin attended Southwestern University School of Law where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2002. While in law school, he was a member of the moot court and trial advocacy programs. Artin is a native of Southern California, having graduated from the Marshall School of Business at USC, with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. At USC he was the recipient of the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Top Ten Business Plan Award.. Artin was named to the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2011 -2015.

Arthur Corona is United States NAVY Veteran and graduate of California State University Fullerton where he earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Corona attended University of California Hasting College of the Law where he obtained his law degree. Mr. Corona’s practice focuses on criminal defense and family law matters. He speaks fluent Spanish and is admitted to practice in all State Courts, as well as, the United States District Court for the Eastern and Central Districts of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Armen S. Martin is an experienced corporate attorney with an extensive background in merger and acquisition transactions, venture capital, corporate securities, and capital markets.  Mr. Martin represents clients in diverse fields including technology, media, financial services, manufacturing, life sciences and telecommunications.. Mr. Martin’s mergers and acquisitions experience includes the representation of numerous companies in sell-side transactions, leading to successful liquidity events for his clients.  Mr. Martin has also represented a number of acquirors including Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. (a subsidiary of Warner Music Group), Catapult Communications Corporation (acquired by Ixia), Life Technologies (LIFE), Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM), Actel Corporation (acquired by MicroSemi) and Solectron Corporation (acquired by Flextronics).. Mr. Martin’s venture capital financing experience includes representation of companies and investors in well over 60 financings, constituting over $650 million in aggregate proceeds.  The investors in these financings have included a diverse set of funds such as Alloy Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Blueprint Ventures, Canaan Partners, Charter Life Sciences, ComVentures, Crescendo Ventures, D.E. Shaw & Co., Draper Fisher Jurvetson, HM Capital Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Mayfield Fund, Mission Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Telesoft Partners and TL Ventures.  These venture capital financings have also involved a number of strategic investors, such as Bertelsmann Media Worldwide, Intel, Lions Gate Entertainment, Lucent Technology, Nokia, Qualcomm, Pramer Television, Sony and Warner Music Group.. Mr. Martin has also represented several public companies in connection with public offerings and securities compliance work including Actel Corporation, Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (ANH), Catapult Communications Corporation, Loronix Information Systems, Inc. and Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc.. Mr. Martin also advises corporate clients and their boards of directors with respect to acquisitions and strategy, corporate governance, corporate finance and various other matters pertinent to their day-to-day legal requirements.. Mr. Martin is a member of the Armenian Bar Association and the Los Angeles Venture Association.  He has served on numerous non-profit boards and organizations including the Armenian National Committee of America, the largest Armenian American grassroots organization in America, the Armenian National Committee Political Action Committee and the ANC Professional Network.

Aric N. Williams, Esq focuses his practice on the representation of businesses and individuals in complex commercial and business litigation as well as large real estate development projects. Mr. Williams also serves as general counsel for many South Florida businesses, handling transactional matters ranging from corporate formation, to contract negotiation and preparation. Mr. Williams also represents clients in civil disputes involving medical and professional malpractice, premise liability, negligent security, landlord/tenant issues, and personal injury.. Since founding his firm, Mr. Williams has represented businesses in disputes not limited to breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, breach of contract and partnership disputes, fraud, and misrepresentation. Mr. Williams will also represent individuals in claims involving medical malpractice, other professional malpractice, negligent security, personal injury, defamation, civil theft and a variety of other claims.

Arash treats every one of his clients with the attention and respect that they deserve. His dedication and hard work have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. He is always available to speak with his clients to help them understand the litigation process.. Since 2003, Arash has dedicated himself to litigation and jury trials. He started his career with mass tort, toxic tort, habitability and product liability cases. He has managed hundreds of high exposure mesothelioma cases from inception through trial, obtaining favorable results for his clients.. In 2013, Arash was honored by being selected as a participant in the Los Angeles County Bar’s Trial Advocacy Program. After proving himself as a capable trial attorney, Arash served as a volunteer prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office. A distinct honor bestowed only upon the most qualified and ethical trial attorneys.. After 10 years of toxic tort trials, Arash started handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. These cases include premises liability, Traumatic Brain Injury, breach of habitability, mold, construction accidents, and automobile accidents.

Arash Hashemi’s first career goal was to play basketball in the NBA. One day, when he was 14, a family friend commented that Arash would be a good lawyer and should pursue law. Something clicked in Arash’s head and from that day on, he was determined to become a lawyer. In December 2002, Arash was officially sworn in as an active member of The State Bar of California. The very next day, he was in court, taking part in a bench trial, and by March 1, 2003, he established the Law Offices of Arash Hashemi.. Since then, Arash has handled a wide variety of criminal cases—from petty theft to complex felonies, including murder—with a particular focus on self-defense cases. He has represented thousands of Californians accused of violating probation or parole, and has argued before the California Court of Appeals. Arash is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California.. In addition to his legal practice, Arash is the host of the podcast “Hashing Out the Law,” where he explores various legal topics and issues. He also serves as the president of the Criminal Courts Bar Association for 2024 and regularly volunteers at the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic in South Los Angeles. During his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and photography.

Arash Beral is a partner in Freeman, Freeman & Smiley LLP's Los Angeles office and a member of the Litigation Department. Mr. Beral routinely counsels clients in highly sophisticated, complex legal matters and disputes, oftentimes of national and international significance. While he represents clients in business, commercial, employment, intellectual property, and real estate litigation matters from inception (including emergency injunctive relief/TRO applications) through trial, appeals, and enforcement of judgments, Mr. Beral's primary practice focus is on ever-evolving state and federal trade secret laws and trade secret litigation.. Mr. Beral's most recent trial victories include a 2015 state court trial victory in which case he was the lead plaintiff's trial counsel in a real estate dispute involving property located in the highly coveted Estates at the Oaks of Calabasas, and a 2014 federal court trial victory in which case he was the lead local defense counsel in a trade secrets dispute involving claims among competing multi-national businesses.. Mr. Beral earned both his Bachelor of Arts degree and Juris Doctor degree in less than five years, graduating in the top 5% of his undergraduate class and in the top 10% of his law school class.  While now a seasoned litigator, he was at the time of admission to the State Bar of California one of the youngest practicing lawyers in California.. From 2012 through 2016, Mr. Beral was named to the list of Southern California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor bestowed to only 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40.

Antonio Gonzalez is a seasoned litigator in the employment law field.. He started his law career defending employers in employment cases such as discrimination and harassment lawsuits, as well as providing advice and counsel to employers. After defending employers for six years, Antonio opened up his own practice, Gonzalez Law. His current practice focuses exclusively on representing employees in employment-related lawsuits.. Antonio received his JD from Loyola Law School, where he was an editor for the Loyola Law Review. During law school he also externed for then U.S. District Court Judge and former California Supreme Court Justice, Carlos Moreno. He received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stanford University.

Anthony Rios is an associate attorney with the Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers. Mr. Rios joined the Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers in June of 2018. Mr. Rios handles all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to all types of felony and misdemeanor cases, including drug offense cases, DUI cases, domestic violence cases, assault and battery cases, white collar crime cases, and sex offense cases. Mr. Rios also handles domestic violence, gun violence, and civil harassment restraining order matters.. Prior to joining the Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers, Mr. Rios worked for the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office for 8 years where he was a leader in Wisconsin’s forensic science community. Mr. Rios helped coordinate the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s forensic science practice group, serving as an agency liaison and specialist on forensic science issues for other legal practitioners in the state.. Mr. Rios is respected by his colleagues on both sides of the courtroom for his expertise and litigation skills. Mr. Rios has spent his career relentlessly defending his clients against a variety of criminal charges. Mr. Rios understands that there is more to you than what is alleged in the criminal complaint and takes pride in his ability to effectively and persuasively tell your whole story and ensure that you are heard.. Mr. Rios graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with honors and distinction in his major and then attended the University of Wisconsin Law School. During law school, Mr. Rios was a clinic student at the Wisconsin Innocence Project and a member of the Wisconsin International Law Journal.

Annie is passionate about supporting and guiding clients through the complicated process of a personal injury case. She was first introduced to personal injury law by Sally Morin in 2009 when Sally hired her to be a legal assistant and paralegal in San Francisco.  Sally and her fast-paced, no-drama approach that allows her clients to get back to their lives and leave a stressful event behind, inspired Annie to take the next step in her career and attend law school.  After attending law school in Los Angeles, Annie worked as an Associate Attorney for the LA offices of Sedgwick LLP and Cozen O’Connor, where she served corporate defense clients in civil litigation.  In September 2017, Annie returned to Sally Morin Law to follow her passion for working directly with those in need, and to help launch the new Los Angeles office.  Annie is thrilled to be part of an incredibly talented group of women who are disrupting the practice of personal injury law and providing the type of service clients not only need, but deeply appreciate.. Annie received her J.D. in 2014 from Southwestern Law School, where she was the Editor in Chief of the Southwestern Law Review. She received her B.A. in political science from the University of California, San Diego in 2005.  When she is not advocating for her clients, Annie enjoys surfing, practicing yoga, hiking, traveling or simply riding her bike around town.. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:. California State Bar. Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Central District and Southern District of California (C.D. Cal., S.D. Cal.).

Ani Martirosian is an associate attorney at ADLI Law Group.. Ms. Martirosian specializes in intellectual property, patent, trademark, copyright prosecution and protection of trade secrets.. Prior to joining ADLI Law Group, Ms. Martirosian was an attorney at Phil IP Law Group, where she advised her clients in all aspects of intellectual property law including copyright, trademark, and patent related legal services and client counseling. Ms. Martirosian has also represented employees in all aspects of employment litigation, including wage and hour class action and unfair business practices. Ms. Martirosian is passionate about the work she does and the interests of her clients come before all other considerations.. Ms. Martirosian attained her Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from California State University, Northridge and graduated with honors. She worked in the Biotechnology field prior to attending law school.. Ms. Martirosian earned her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara Law School, where she received the Cali Excellence for Future Award and was a participant of honors moot court. Ms. Martirosian also participated in the Academic Success Program, where she mentored fellow law students and was the treasurer of the South Asian Law Student Association.. Ms. Martirosian is a member in good standing with the California State Bar and in the United States District Court for the Central District. She is fluent in English, Armenian and Russian.

Andy Epstein is Of Counsel to D|R Welch Attorneys at Law. He focuses on licensing compliance, corporate mergers, transactions and tax planning for the firm’s clients while keeping in mind the conflict between federal and state laws regarding medical marijuana.. Andy is also a Certified Public Accountant and is certified by the State Bar of California as a tax specialist. He has more than 30 years of experience in all areas of taxation.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Andy worked as a CPA with the international accountancy firm of Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers). As tax counsel, Andy has represented middle market emerging technology companies in corporate transactions and tax planning.. Andy obtained his Juris Doctorate degree and LLM in Taxation from the University of San Diego and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin. Andy also has a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Colorado.

Andrew has extensive experience representing clients throughout Southern California, in both state and federal courts. Andrew's areas of practice include criminal defense juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, education rights, and family law.

Andrew Delahunt prides himself on always being available, explaining the legal process to his clients, and working aggressively to obtain the best possible results. When Andrew Delahunt started his criminal defense practice he noticed that other attorneys were constantly marketing in order to retain as many clients as possible. The Law Office of Andrew Delahunt focuses on educating his clients, always maintaining communication with his clients, and insuring his clients are his top priority. As a result of this approach, almost every former client has referred their friends, family, and loved ones who are facing the horrible experience of being accused of a crime to the Law Offices of Andrew Delahunt.. Andrew Delahunt is a criminal defense attorney who has handled both federal and state cases throughout the State of California. Andrew Delahunt was born in Ireland and immigrated to Southern California when he was a child. As a naturalized citizen, Mr. Delahunt is fully aware of the importance of being able to remain in the United States. Furthermore, Mr. Delahunt has the compassion, knowledge, and experience necessary to protect your right to remain in this country by avoiding convictions that result in dire immigration consequences.. Mr. Delahunt has devoted his entire legal career to defending people accused of crimes. Throughout his three years of law school he interned for the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. For the first year he worked in the felony department, where he wrote motions, met with clients, researched case law, drafted and filed expungment motions. The second year he worked in the writs and appeals department, assisting clients by writing and filing motions to suppress. The third year, Mr. Delahunt became a certified law clerk and began appearing in court to argue motions under the supervision of an attorney.. After law school, Mr. Delahunt became an associate at one of the most prestigious criminal defense law firms in the State of California. While at the firm, Mr. Delahunt handled cases varying from minor driving violations to felony strike offenses which carry severe prison sentences. In addition to handling general criminal cases, Andrew Delahunt focused on medical marijuana cases which involved complicated defenses that if presented properly to the Judge and District Attorney could result in dismissals.. In early 2013, Andrew Delahunt started his own criminal practice and currently maintains offices in West Hollywood and Anaheim. Andrew Delahunt has devoted his practice to serving those that need him the most. When facing a criminal charge Mr. Delahunt is the attorney that has the empathy, education, and experience to provide the defense his clients deserve.. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of searching for a criminal defense attorney feel confident that Mr. Delahunt and his office are always available to work for you and your family.

Andrew Bernknopf integrates the practice of tax law, business law and estate planning, with an emphasis on international issues.His work involves:. International and domestic tax, trust and estate planning.. U.S. immigration and emigration tax planning.. Inbound and outbound structures for investments, real estate and business interests.. Foreign and U.S. grantor and non-grantor trust structures.. Startup, merger and acquisition and exit structures.. Entertainment and technology industry taxation.. Corrective U.S. tax compliance and tax controversy representation.. Counsel to family offices.

Ana Gomez-Garcia, Esq. is a skilled workers’ compensation attorney in Culver City who is dedicated to assisting injured workers throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. She is a founding lawyer at Reed & Garcia Law, PC and has experience working for insurance companies as a defense attorney. These insights allow her a unique view into how the other side of the case may operate and she uses this knowledge to provide exceptional legal care to all her clients in need. As a zealous advocate and committed legal representative, Ana will face and fight these large companies on your behalf. Contact Reed & Garcia Law, PC today to schedule your free initial case consultation.

An experienced Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney and a Partner at Hinden & Breslavsky, Stephen M. Hinden is committed to fighting for the rights of injured workers across the state of California. At the firm, he represents clients who need assistance filing workers’ comp claims or who have had their claims delayed or denied. He is proud to be the voice his clients need.Prior to entering the legal professional, Stephen co-founded and ran a successful sports management organization in Westwood, CA. He decided to pursue his passion for helping others and attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2003.Stephen is a member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) and has served as a Marina Del Rey District Office Judge pro tem from 2013 – present. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Call today for a free consultation.

An accomplished trial attorney, Sergio A. Castaneda received his law degree from UCLA School of Law and is licensed in California, the Central District of California’s U.S. District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Over a 25-year career, he has focused on clients who might otherwise be overlooked. His very first case after founding his own firm involved a single mother who’d been sued by her prior attorney and hit with a $50,000 arbitration award. Sergio challenged that award with a trial de novo, won at trial, and secured her attorney fees—proving that thorough preparation yields success. Since then, he has represented both juveniles and adults in criminal matters, from minor charges to life-threatening risks. Rather than rely on one-size-fits-all defenses, Sergio and his team develop bespoke strategies that center each client’s background. Coupled with transparent, ongoing communication, this approach has become the hallmark of Castaneda Law’s commitment to winning results.

Also licensed to practice law in Israel since 2009

Almuhtada Smith is the managing partner at ARS IP Law Firm, P.C. He focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property and capital raising in the technology and real estate industries. His practice encompasses advising early stage companies from formation to startup financing, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and private placements, and securities law.. Mr. Smith has extensive experience representing clients in connection with financing and related securities matters. He continually advises early-stage clients on capital raising transactions spanning friends and family rounds to Series A rounds and beyond. He also advises individuals and companies on how to structure a real estate syndicate and other real estate capital raising transactions.. In addition to his practice, Mr. Smith serves as Chairman of the Los Angeles Southwest College Foundation Board and as a Young Professionals Board member of the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools. He has served as an officer and board member of the John M. Langston Bar Association and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of West Los Angeles.