Top Corporate Lawyers Near Me in Los Angeles Area

Theodore J. Roper’s practice focuses on corporate, contract and commercial law. He is an established advisor on a wide range of legal matters concerning Japanese corporations from mergers and acquisitions, to employment related laws and immigration law. Mr. Roper serves as a general counsel to various Japanese corporations. Mr. Roper frequently speaks on topics such as sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, and immigration  He has written articles for and been featured in publications such as International Legal Strategy, Bridge USA, Tee Up Magazine, UJP News for Japanese Executives, and Japanese Business News.. Mr. Roper was recognized in the Southern California Super Lawyers magazine in 2007, a designation bestowed on only the top 5% of lawyers in this region.

The Besmer Law Firm offers legal services involving contract review, negotiations and enforcement, intellectual property, privacy and corporate governance.  I specialize in small businesses in the fields of high technology, the Internet, new media and affiliate marketing. What sets me apart -- besides my in-depth knowledge about the law and the highest level of care to each and every matter -- is my drive to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions, every time. Successfully starting and operating a business is difficult. Reduce the anxiety when it comes to legal questions and contact me today for an initial, free consultation!

Steve Haney is an aggressive litigator and an experienced and successful trial attorney. He does whatever it takes for his clients to win.

Stephen K. Shiu offers real estate legal and brokerage services to individuals, small businesses, and large companies.  We take a genuine interest in our clients, seek to understand their objectives, provide practical, comprehensive and add value solutions, and meet and exceed expectations.  We are committed to providing outstanding client service and advisement that is appropriate for a client’s objectives and budget.. Our legal services include assisting clients with drafting, reviewing and negotiating real estate purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, leases, and other related documentation.  We also assist clients with business entity formation and related matters, due diligence, commercial contracts, and other matters.. Our real estate brokerage services include assisting clients with the acquisition, sale, or lease of residential or commercial real estate.  Whether this is the purchase of a first home or commercial property, or a lease for retail space, we provide a full range of services including locating acquisition property, marketing sale property, deal negotiation, contract review, market and investment analysis, and property management.. As real estate and other transactions have grown increasingly complex, they commonly require guidance and advice on specific elements that are highly-focused and particularly challenging.  We can handle straightforward transactions and complicated, multifaceted projects.  We help clients identify emerging opportunities and resolve challenges. We provide clients comprehensive and innovative solutions to achieve short- and long-term objectives.  We are committed to excellent professional service and helping clientsaccomplish their goals while also zealously protecting their interests.

SEAN ANDRADE is an experienced litigator who has taken cases from complaint through trial. Approaching every client matter with creativity and flexibility, he has achieved numerous victories in a wide array of commercial litigation cases, involving breach of contract, fraud, piercing the corporate veil, intellectual property, products liability, employment discrimination, wage and hour claims, franchise law, insurance bad faith, personal injury, real estate disputes, and entertainment litigation. He has also successfully taken over appeals, and handled state and federal writs, and amicus briefs in both the California and the United States Supreme Court.Mr. Andrade began his legal career at Baker & Hostetler, where he successfully represented many Fortune 100 clients in all types of commercial litigation matters pending in state and federal court and before administrative agencies. Since 2009, Los Angeles Magazine has recognized Mr. Andrade annually as one of the top young business litigation lawyers. In 2011, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed him to serve on LA County’s Redistricting Commission. From 2003 to 2011, Mr. Andrade served on the National Board of Governors for the Hispanic National Bar Association. During that time, he spent four years on the HNBA’s Executive Committee, serving as Vice President of Programs and National Secretary. He currently serves as Secretary for the Mexican American Bar Association.. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, simultaneously obtaining a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business & Public Policy from The Wharton School. He received his bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of California, Irvine.. During law school, he served as Senior Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Labor & Employment Law. Prior to law school, he worked as the State Policy Analyst and National Paralegal for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Robyn Manos provides first-class legal assistance backed by 20 years of corporate law experience. She is committed to providing reasonable rates for high-quality legal advice and legal services. With her strong background in big firm corporate environments and at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Robyn Manos has a lot to offer medium-size and small-size companies, venture capitalists, and individuals who wish to form new business entities. You are invited to contact the Law Offices of Robyn Manos, Esq. for a free initial consultation!

Raymond J. Tittmann is the founding partner of EMH’s Los Angeles office. Ray advises and represents insurance companies on a wide range of insurance products, including general liability (CGL), professional liability (E&O), employment practices (EPLI), property (P&C), commercial automobile coverage, lender-placed insurance, and various other specialty products.  Ray also maintains a broad commercial and class action litigation practice, including claims under California’s unfair competition law, accountant and agent’s liability defense, personal injury, real estate and environmental damage. As an author and editor for the International Risk Management Institute’s CGL Reporter, Ray publishes regularly on a broad range of policy language and cutting edge coverage issues across the country.. Ray has also been recognized by Chambers & Partners USA for two years in a row in the area of Insurance Law (Insurer). Chambers ranks leading firms and lawyers in a range of practice areas. Out of the hundreds of firms in California with an insurer-side coverage practice, only twelve were listed by Chambers, including EMH. Of those twelve, all but two are 500+ attorney Big Law firms. EMH is the only young, mid-sized boutique to be recognized.. Ray's favorite quote comes from Sun Tzu: "Win first, then go to war." He strives to frame every matter, negotiation, or litigation well in advance to achieve the unique business needs and interests of his clients.  This includes attempting an efficient early resolution through negotiation;  seeking court termination of the matter via motions for summary judgment or dismissal; engaging in protracted discovery battles; fully litigating the matter through trial; or pursuing precedent-setting appeals.. When he is not practicing law, Ray enjoys playing and coaching soccer with his six children.  He also serves on the Board of Regents for his college alma mater, Thomas Aquinas College.

Randall Miller has 29 years' litigation experience focusing on defending professionals, corporations, directors and officers and insurers. With extensive trial experience in state and federal courts, he has handled legal malpractice cases with matters arising out of intellectual property, patent, bankruptcy, class action, family law, personal injury, products liability, and trusts and estates, and virtually every form of commercial transaction. He has been retained by law firms ranging from sole practitioners to multi-national firms, and represents financial professionals and businesses in matters ranging from suitability and selling away to churning and breach of fiduciary duty. He has broad appellate experience, with 10 published State and Federal decisions and numerous non-published opinions. He regularly handles private and industry arbitrations, as well as attorney ethics counseling, fee disputes and arbitrations, risk management, insurance coverage and underwriting, and claim monitoring.

Phil Cook is a first-chair business trial lawyer with experience in jury and bench trials, as well as domestic and international arbitrations before AAA, FINRA and ICC panels. He has argued appeals in the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal. While Phil focuses on policyholder insurance recovery, corporate governance and partnership disputes, and securities and financial products claims, he has represented clients in individual and class action cases involving contract disputes, Business and Professions Code section 17200 claims and other business torts, antitrust and trade regulation, patent and trademark infringement, trade secrets, product liability and toxic torts, governmental claims and liabilities, freedom of speech and religious protection under the First Amendment, health care, construction defect, wrongful termination and employment discrimination, and real estate, land use and environmental issues.. Before law school, Phil spent 12 years in the computer and consumer electronics fields, with business experience ranging from marketing and management positions with national Fortune 500 companies to his own entrepreneurial ventures.. In addition to teaching law school courses in trial practice as an adjunct professor, Phil has participated in seminars and workshops teaching legal research, deposition, advocacy, and trial techniques and has appeared on the faculty at local and national continuing legal education seminars.

Pedram Amini has been practicing law for over a decade. He received his undergraduate education at UCSD and his Juris Doctorate from UWLA in 2008.. Pedram cares deeply about his clients putting his heart and soul into giving them the best representation possible. He has helped many professionals, business owners and startups with their legal needs, primarily in the areas of buying and selling businesses and professional practices, contracts, corporate law and healthcare.. What makes Pedram unique is his ability to listen and fully understand every client’s situation. He is committed to going above and beyond the call of duty as simply doing the job is not enough. In Pedram’s spare time, he is an avid reader, enjoys hiking and loves classical music.. Pedram represents Business Owners and Startups, Physicians, Dentists, Surgery Centers and Medical Spas.

Our office provides legal services in the areas of the real esate, Landlord-Tenant, business formation and business litigation, contracts, civil litigation and personal injury. Our experienced attorneys will seek and provide you with the most practical solution to solve your legal issues.

Neema Ghannadi is a member of Stroock's corporate and entertainment groups. His practice focuses on general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and securities matters. Mr. Ghannadi also advises clients on the operation of investment adviser businesses and provides on-going regulatory advice related to these entities.

My practice focuses primarily in the areas of high technology, biotechnology, entertainment and real estate.

My Practice - My litigation practice is primarily in the areas of employment law and unfair competition. To assist companies in minimizing risks and litigation exposure in the employment arena, my practice also includes substantial advice and counsel work to management in such areas as wage and hour laws, establishing and enforcing employment policies and procedures and assisting in pretermination evaluations. I also assist companies in conducting compliance with federal and state employment laws and am an active lecturer on a variety of employment topics.. My Education - I earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California, cum laude in 1979. I went on to Loyola Law School and received a law degree in 1982. While in law school, I received the Judge William M. Byrne, Sr. Trial Advocacy Award and was a member of the National Trial Advocacy Team.. My Activities - I am actively involved in the American Business Trial Lawyers Assocation, am a member of the Employment Section of the Los Angeles County Bar, and am a past chairman of the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for the West San Gabriel Valley School Districts. I also served as a Special Olympics Coach and am past treasurer of a fundraising division of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Ms. Nader is co-founder of Proxy Law Firm, an employment law firm located in California. Ms. Nader strongly believes in the basic principle that all employees have the right to earn a livelihood without having to endure harassment, discrimination, intimidation, retaliation, or other unlawful pay practices at their place of employment. She is a sharp and dedicated lawyer and is determined to fight for justice for those who have suffered indignities in the workplace.

Ms. Davoudian has eight years of experience representing employers in all areas of employment and labor law. She has defended employers in California State and Federal courts against claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and violations of wage and hour laws. Ms. Davoudian is also experienced in representing employers in unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of employment agreement disputes. She has also represented clients in traditional labor law matters before the National Labor Relations Board and has arbitrated disputes pursuant to grievance and arbitration provisions of collective bargaining agreements.

Mr. Ficksman's practice includes securities, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and domestic and international corporate finance. He acts as U.S. securities and corporate counsel for a number of clients based both inside and outside the United States.

Mr. Benko's practice focuses on providing corporate and securities counsel to emerging growth and middle-market companies, ranging from start-up to publicly held companies. He represents clients in all stages of development, including their organization, public and private equity financings (both initial public offerings and follow-on public and private offerings), and mergers and acquisitions.

Michael M. Baranov has developed a complex litigation and transactional practice in the areas of business, employment, entertainment and intellectual property law. An experienced litigator, over the past 35 years, he has prosecuted and defended large scale commercial and intellectual property disputes, as well as labor and employment cases. He has represented numerous celebrity plaintiffs in defamation suits against various publications. He has represented businesses and individuals in unfair competition suits, and trademark, patent and copyright infringement matters. As a transactional attorney, he has guided the development and growth of diverse national and international companies, including well-known cosmetics and apparel brands and a rocket components manufacturer, as well as the careers of notable producers, writers, and directors. His clients include various corporations, such as Time Warner, Casio, Trimark, Hard Candy, Tokidoki, New Horizon Health, ITC and Spelling Entertainment. His individual clients ranged from the legendary actor/comedian Rodney Dangerfield to the Oscar-nominated writer/director Jason Reitman.

Martin is a native of Los Angeles. In 2013, after 23 years of practice, Martin formed The Kaufman Law Firm. As an AV (highest) rated trial attorney Martin has been awarded the highest possible rating from the most prominent attorney ratings system. He is a trial attorney and a person who fights for the rights of those who can’t fight for themselves.. Over the years, Martin has mastered many different sub-specialties in the law: from complex litigation in the areas of personal injury, civil rights, business litigation and employment law, to entertainment, real estate and intellectual property matters. Over the years, Martin has secured millions of dollars in recovery for his clients and has won at every level of the practice.. For the 14 years before The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin was the senior partner of Lee & Kaufman, LLP’s litigation group, where he represented such notable clients as Honda North America, California Korea Bank, Asiana Airlines, Piaggio Group Americas, Nordstrom, and the TJX Companies. Meanwhile, he developed a burgeoning consumer rights practice where he represented many prominent individuals that are literally “household names.” At L&K, Martin expanded his practice to include the representation of several “start up” technology companies, and for years, rendered business and employment advice and guidance for other small to mid-sized companies. Not to be deterred, Martin has successfully litigated against some of the largest corporations in the world, in a variety of cases ranging from personal injury actions to complex intellectual property matters.. Prior to forming L&K, Martin was corporate counsel for Honda North America, where he was an essential ingredient in many of the recent successes of this Fortune 500 company. At Honda, Martin created a nationwide practice where he amassed a trial record of 13-1. He also ran Honda’s settlement program for years, and resolved many complex products liability cases involving millions of dollars of exposure to the company.. By forming The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin is able to better serve his clients in the cases that matter most.. In 1991, Martin graduated with distinction from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He joined the prestigious law firm, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro. At “PMS” Martin represented many of the foremost companies of the Dow Jones, including Pacific Telesis, Travelers, Chevron, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler and Bank of America.. Education. ·         Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1991). o    Editor for The International Law Review The Transnational Lawyer.. ·         B.A. Political Science, University of California at Irvine (1988), cum laude.. o    Varsity letter, UCI Track and Field Team, Pacific Coast Athletic Association. o    (PCAA) Scholar Athlete. Member: Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Credentials and Associations. ·         Member, California State Bar (admitted 1991); Admitted to practice before all California Federal Courts;. ·         Member, America Bar Association;. ·         Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association;. ·         Member, Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles. ·         AV (highest) Rated Trial Attorney. ·         Former Chairman of Board, Wilshire Center Chamber of Commerce. ·         Member: Rotary International. ·         Super Lawyers, 2016. Publications and Speaking Engagements. ·         “The corporate response to massive discovery,” DRI annual meeting, February, 1996;. ·         “Challenges for the corporate practitioner,” American Bar Association convention, Arizona, 1999.

Marnin Weinreb is a founding partner of Blady Weinreb Law Group, LLP. Mr. Weinreb is an experienced and skilled civil litigator in the areas of:. INSURANCE COVERAGE – Coverage analysis and disputes regarding life, health, disability, automobile and general liability insurance policies for both insurance companies and policyholders. Mr. Weinreb has significant experience in resolving coverage disputes through declaratory relief actions and rescission, as well as bad faith lawsuits. He is coverage counsel for an automobile insurance program in California, handling all of their contractual and extra-contractual matters. Mr. Weinreb has participated as a speaker in seminars relating to insurance coverage matters, primarily focused on good faith claims handling.. PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE – Legal malpractice and broker/ agent liability. Mr. Weinreb is a Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the State Bar of California Board of Specialization. PERSONAL INJURY - Automobile accidents, premises liability, and general negligence.. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS – Employment contracts, wage and hour issues and wrongful termination. In addition to representing employees on employment related matters, Mr. Weinreb serves as counsel for employers, handling all of their employment related issues.. BUSINESS LITIGATION – Contractual claims and complex civil litigation.. Mr. Weinreb involves his clients at every step of the process by quickly and thoroughly evaluating their matter, advising them of the best options, and litigating on their behalf, including arbitrations, mediations and trials.

Mark Joseph Valencia is a litigator, and welcomes resolution by jury trial. What is unique about Mr. Valencia is that not only is he a trial advocate, but he has broad experience in the Court of Appeals. Such experience facilitates strategy at the trial level. In December 2009, the California Court of Appeals, 4th District, Division 3, (Orange County) agreed with Mr. Valencia and overruled a jury verdict and ordered retrial. This was yet another reversal in the Appellate Courts for Mr. Mark Joseph Valencia. In addition, in 2013, Mr. Valencia attained yet another victory in the California Court of Appeals, and further secured review by the California Supreme Court. In relation to trial experience, Mr. Valencia and Plaintiff proved sexual harassment against Playboy Entertainment Group, which was represented by international law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius. A jury unanimously found sexual harassment against Playboy.. Mark Joseph Valencia has the commitment to his clients, ensuring a reduced case load with significant client attention. He can therefore focus his complete attention on the client's situation, attempting to place the client into the very best circumstance possible. At the Law Offices of Mark Joseph Valencia, ALC, our success is measured by your success.

Margaret is the principal at STevens Law, PC.  She has a general civil litigation background in California state and federal trial courts, courts of appeal and arbitration with a wide range of practice areas.  She is currently focusing on wage and hour and consumer class actions, product liability, employment, business litigation, and design defect.. Since law school, she has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy, receiving awards in Evidence and Appellate Law, culminating in the American College of Trial Lawyer’s highest honor:  National Oral Advocate.  Since then, she has been recognized for several years running as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and has been lead appellate counsel on cases ranging from employment discrimination to product liability.. Before attending law school, Margaret enjoyed a successful career in public relations and advertising, representing a broad range of clients from nationwide department stores and film studios to hospitals and airports.. Appeals –Counsel of Record Nantes, et al v. Robinson Helicopter Company, Court of Appeal Case No. B246834, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC484604 (Product Liability) Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co., Court of Appeal Case No. C064627, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. CV033425, review granted (Employment Discrimination) Manning v. Investors Capital Corp., et al, Court of Appeal Case No. B196915, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC334250 (Securities) Ball v. Westfield Corp., Inc., et al, Court of Appeal Case No. B192842, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC 079521 (Premises Liability). Publications “Future Economic Damages – When Do You Need An Expert?” (July 2011) The Advocate “Navigating Choice of Law Issues” (March 2014) Los Angeles Lawyer “The New Favorite Defendant” (March 2003) The Verdict, Co-Author with Philip A. Baker “Celebrating 75 Years of the Barristers” (2003) Los Angeles Lawyer “Taking Your First Deposition” (October 2001) Los Angeles Lawyer. Panelist “Building A Fulfilling Career: Lessons for Success” - California Women Lawyers Conference (2011) “Ethics 101” - State Bar of California Annual Conference (2002). Bar Activities Los Angeles County Bar Association. •President (2016-2017)     •Senior Vice President (2014-2015)      •LACBA Counsel for Justice (2014-2015), Director and Governance Committee Member     •Vice President (2013-2014)     •Co-Chair, President’s Advisory Committee on Women in the Profession (2013-present)     •Assistant Vice President (2011-2013)     •Treasurer (2010-2013)     •Finance Committee (2006 – present)     •Outstanding Jurist Committee Chair (2010), Co-Chair (2009)     •Barristers Blue Ribbon Task Force (2009-2010)     •Shattuck-Price Committee Member (2008)     •Board of Trustees Representative (2006-2011)     •LACBA Ad Hoc Committee on Technology (2005)     •Judicial Appointments Committee (2004-2011)     •Barristers President (2003-2004) (organized the Barristers’ 75th Anniversary Celebration). State Bar of California. •Board of Trustees – California Young Lawyer Section Representative (2002-2003) •Executive Committee – California Young Lawyers Section (2001-2002). Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles – Member Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles - Member. Education Loyola Marymount University School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D. 1999      •Student Bar Association President (1998-1999), Vice President (1997-1998)      •Byrne Trial Team (1998-1999)      •American College of Trial Lawyers Best National Oral Advocate (1999)      •Beverly Hills Bar Association Graduation Award (1999) University of Southern California, B.A. 1984

Kresimir is a business and corporate attorney. He has represented companies ranging from start-ups to numerous Nasdaq listed companies. Kresimir has assisted his public clients in IPOs, spin-offs, going private transactions, SEC compliance, corporate governance, corporate reorganizations and complex financing transactions. He has advised startups and middle market companies on contracts, equity compensation, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder matters.. His clients have raised more than $1.2 Billion in capital through: public and private securities offerings (including private placements and PIPEs), commercial bank loans, other asset-based lenders, private equity firms, strategic partners, and VCs. He also structured, negotiated, and closed mergers and acquisitions with a market value in excess of $500 Million in domestic and international settings. Kresimir has assisted his clients in alliance, development, distribution, licensing, marketing and sales agreements worth in excess of $750 Million.. He has also acted as a business advisor to numerous technology and healthcare companies helping his clients obtain financing, distribute their products, find partners, and attract talent.. His practice areas include business and contracts, corporate, deal structure, equity compensation, governance and compliance, financing, investor relations, joint-ventures, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, reorganizations, securities, start-ups, and venture funding.. Industries. Kresimir has significant experience in following industries:. Education. Food/Restaurant. Healthcare. Real Estate. Software

Jessica Shofler was raised in Toluca Lake, California, where she learned the importance of community service. As a student at The Buckley School, she dedicated her spare time to working with local non-profit organizations. That early experience informs the work she does today.. Jessica attended Vassar College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History while actively pursuing science, arts, music, athletics and law. Along with singing in an all-female a cappella group, serving as captain of the varsity tennis team, and interning with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office, Jessica still found time to serve the community by assisting with local tutoring programs.. After graduation, Jessica confirmed her passion for law while working in Manhattan as a legal assistant at the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP. She then enrolled in law school at UC Davis, where she served as Staff Editor for the Business Law Journal and Staff Member of the Journal of Juvenile Law & Policy. She also participated extensively in public service, earning her the title of Public Interest Scholar. Further, Jessica participated in a variety of local externships, including clerking at the Superior Court of Yolo County and serving as Legal Intern at the California Attorney General’s Office and the California Chamber of Commerce. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 2009.. With her law degree in hand, Jessica returned to Los Angeles to pursue her legal career. That career has been singularly focused on assisting non-profit organizations, which combine her passions for practicing law and serving the community. Recently, Jessica’s article “Legal and Tax Issues in Cause Marketing Initiatives” was published in Los Angeles Lawyer.