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I love living my life in Los Angeles.  I practice the Japapense martial arts of Aikido and Iaido at the Aikido Center of Los Angeles.  I am an avid reader of most generes of books including Sci-Fi and Fantasy.  I love to go hiking and skiing and swimming at the beach.  I'm a diehard Trojan Alum and Fan and attend almost every home football game.  In addition to explosing Los Angeles, I enjoy traveling and explorong the world.  I have been to many countries around the world and attend on visting more and exploring all the different cultures out there.

I love intellectual property law. Aside from it being intellectually stimulating and dynamic, it pertains to vital matters in people's lives such as their businesses and creative endeavors. The value of intellectual property to a business can be substantial, and seeking to add intellectual property to a business is a worthwhile endeavor.. In addition to being admitted to the State Bars of California and Texas, I am also licensed to practice in all of the federal courts in California, and a number of other federal district courts around the country.. I am also licensed to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, where all appeals in patent matters are heard, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which covers federal case appeals for the West Coast.. I am also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office so that I can prepare and file patent applications for clients.. I am a tireless worker to advance my clients' rights, and will pursue them aggressively whether in litigation or IP procurement.  I pride myself on efficiency, which combined with substantial experience in all forms of intellectual property litigation and prosecution, hopefully results in a quality result for my clients at as reasonable a cost as possible for the goals sought to be achieved.

I love golf, poker and story telling.  I serve as outside general counsel to many companies world wide.  I serve on the Executive Committee for Hinshaw & Culbertson and as chair of Asian Affinity Group.

I lead the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Real Estate Branch, which is responsible for advising the elected officials, staff and departments that comprise the City of Los Angeles on all matters involving land use, planning, real estate and housing. The Real Estate Branch focuses on all homelessness-related issues, working closely with those responsible for implementing the Mayor's plan to address this crisis via the Inside Safe Initiative and other City-led projects to decrease homelessness.

I know that accidents and injuries can drastically change a person’s life. Count on me to seek maximum recovery as I represent you with legal excellence.. I have a reputation for aggressive representation for my clients against auto, life, and homeowners insurance companies and defense firms. I've been involved in both small and large personal injury cases, including auto and other vehicle-related accidents, brain and other bodily injuries, product-related injuries, wrongful deaths, and even injuries due to animal attacks. I have a 98% success rate, and verdicts have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements for my clients as high as $15 million. I offer free consultation 24/7 and there's no fee if we don't win!. I have offices in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Riverside, California, so if you're looking for a personal injury attorney in Southern California, call me today at . I look forward to representing you!

I joined the Los Angeles office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP in February 2000.  My practice is focused on advising employers in various aspects of human resources and employee relations, employee handbooks and personnel policies, discipline and termination decisions, position statements and internal investigations, including leave of absence issues, and compliance with state and federal employment laws. I also have extensive employment litigation experience in California and Federal court, involving wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment claims.

I help innovators and creators build and grow businesses as a lawyer and venture catalyst.. Over the past decade, I have worked with companies such as Sony, DirecTV, Warner Bros., Disney, Mitsubishi and Samsung, tech companies like Fullscreen, Science, DanceOn, Channel Factory, DigiTour, Viddy, Eventup, Tradesy, Wittlebee, Column Five Media, Citrusbyte, Slate Studio, and Neon Roots, and influencers such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Perry Farrell, , Jack & Jack, David Babaii, Shalini Vadhera, David Copperfield and many others.. I also help clients with fundraising materials and strategy, business development, influencer activation and product refinement. Clients and collaborators include leading entertainment companies, top brands, celebrities and funded startups.. After graduating from UCLA cum laude and earning a law degree at USC, I practiced corporate and entertainment law at top LA firms for 7 years before joining Audiolife, where I helped the company raise millions in funding and successfully pivot to launch and an eventual sale. In 2010, I founded Music180, the world's premiere talent development network, featuring hundreds of the world's top music professionals. The company generated revenue from month one and secured partnerships with Guitar Center, Bandzoogle, Berklee, Musicians Institute, as well as major labels and publishers.. As a speaker and advisor, I have been featured at General Assembly, Digital LA, UCLA, USC, Startup Weekend, Lean Startup Machine, Lean LA, ROC, io/LA, Silicon Beach Fest, Business Rockstars, Trasvergence Summit, Free Lunch Friday, Digital Hollywood, CMJ, ASCAP Expo, Miami Music Festival, Musicians Institute and other events.

I help clients achieve their real estate goals.  I am a partner in my firm’s real estate department, and my practice focuses on the leasing of office, retail and industrial properties, including “green” leasing and cell site leasing, for a wide variety of landlord and tenant clients.  In addition, I regularly assist institutional landlords in their ongoing management of office projects and retail shopping centers, and have lectured on a variety of leasing topics, including guest lecturing for graduate students at USC.. I've represented a broad selection of institutional and entrepreneurial tenants, and I have extensive experience in representing landlords in their on-going leasing activity at projects totaling well over 10 million square feet of space, including a 2.65 million square foot office portfolio in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington, a 2.25 million square foot project in Century City, California, a 2.21 million square foot project in Chicago, Illinois, a 950,000 square foot project in Long Beach, California, and a 930,000 square foot project in San Francisco’s SoMa district.

I have years of experience in workers' compensation. I also can provide consulting and direction for drafting of advance directives, wills, gender and name changes, and expungements.. Life before Law: I have a B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from UCLA. I was Poet Laureate of the UC system while an undergraduate as well as Editor of UCLA’s literary journal. I then attended Iowa Writers’ Workshop and obtained a Masters of Fine Arts. I have published many poems and pieces of fiction. I was runner-up for two national first book of poetry awards. After over a decade of pursuing the creative arts, I took a fork in the road which unexpectedly led to starting law school at the age of 31.. “True, we build no bridges. We raise no towers. We construct no engines. We paint no pictures—unless as amateurs for our own amusement. There is little that we do that the eye of man can see. But we smooth out difficulties; we relieve stress; we correct mistakes; we take up other men’s burdens and by our efforts we make possible the peaceful lives of men in a peaceful state.”—John W. Davis

I have tried 22 civil jury trials, 18 of which went to a jury verdict.  I am a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, ABOTA, having been admitted to ABOTA in March 2024.. I have co-chaired a civil jury trial that resulted in a $3 million settlement before I was to deliver plaintiff's rebutall closing argument.  The case was a disputed liability electric scooter fall case which resulted in paralysis and a traumatic brain injury.  The insurance defense attorney told the jury in closing argument to deliver a zero verdict for the plaintiff due to a .094 blood alcohol content and marijuana.  The case was Danny Pena v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 19STCV39966, tried from May 9, 2022 to May 26, 2022, before the Honorable Randy Rhodes, Department F51, Chatsworth Courthouse.  This case was published by Verdict Search in August 2022 and also recognized the the work of Gabriel H. Avina, Esq. and my work, in Danny Pena v. City of Los Angeles, 19STCV39966 with the No. 9 for 2022 settlements in California. My civil trials were as follows:. 1. June 2018 – representing a Allstate policyholder before a jury trial, West Covina Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Gloria White-Brown, presiding, case went to a jury verdict;2. September 2019 – representing a plaintiff before a jury trial, Chatsworth Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Gabriela Freixes, presiding, case went to a jury verdict;3. October 2019 – representing a plaintiff before a jury trial about to be empaneled, Van Nuys Courthouse East, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge James Kaddo presiding, case settled before jury empaneled;4, January 2020 – representing a plaintiff before a judge trial, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Holly Kendig, presiding, case went to a bench verdict;5. March 2020 – representing a plaintiff before a jury trial, Van Nuys Courthouse East, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Michael Harwin, presiding, case went to a jury verdict;6. April 2021 – representing a plaintiff before a judge trial, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Armen Tamzarian, presiding, case went to a bench verdict;7. February – 2022 – representing a plaintiff before a jury trial, Spring Street Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Stephen Moloney presiding, case went to a jury veridict,;8. May 2022 – representing a quadriplegic/traumatic brain injury plaintiff in a electric scooter case/uplift in a city sidewalk case, before a jury trial, Chatsworth Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Randy Rhodes, presiding, case settled before I was to deliver plaintiff's closing rebutal argument;9. August 2022 – representing two plaintiffs in a disputed liability car crash, Westminster Courthouse, Orange County Superior Court before a jury trial, Judge Nathan Scott, presiding, case went to a jury verdict, 10. September 2022 – representing two plaintiffs in a car crash case, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Gregory Alarcon, presiding, case went to a jury verdict;11. January 2023 - representing one plaintiff in a car crash case, Spring Street Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Mark A. Borenstein, presiding, case went to a jury verdict;12. March 2023 - representing one plaintiff in a car crash case, Spring Street Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Richard J. Burdge, Jr., presiding, case went to a jury verdict;13. May 2023- representing one plaintiff in a premises liability, Hall of Justice Courthouse, San Diego County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Timothy B. Taylor, presiding, case went to a jury verdict.14. August 2023 - representing one plaintiff in a disputed liability car accident case, Spring Street Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Richard J. Burdge, Jr., presiding, case went to a jury verdict14. September 2023 - representing one plaintiff in a car accident case, Van Nuys Courthouse West, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Thomas Rubinson, presiding, case went to a jury verdict.15. October 2023 -representing two plaintiffs in a car accident case, Van Nuys Courthouse East, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge James E. Blancarte, presiding, case settled during jury selection;16. December 2023 - representing two plaintiffs in a car accident case, Westminister Courthouse, Orange County Superior Court, Judge Shelia Rocios, presiding, case went to a jury verdict.17. March 2024, representing one plaintiff, in a car crash case jury trial, Long Beach Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Patrick Madden, presiding, case went to a jury verdict;18. April 2024, representing an original plaintiff companies/ remaining cross-defendants companies in a business litigation case jury trial, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Wendy Chang, presiding, case settled after three days of jury trial;19. May 2024, representing one plaintiff, in a car crash jury trial, Long Beach Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Michelle Flurer, presiding, case went to a jury verdict.20. May 2024, representing two plaintiffs, in a car crash case jury trial, Historic Courthouse, Riverside County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Eric Keen, presiding, case went to a jury verdict.21. November 2024, represented one plaintiff, in a 7-week wrongful death jury trial, Central Justice Center, Orange County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Gassia Apkarian, presiding, case went to a jury verdict.22. December 2024, represented one plaintiff, in a car crash jury trial, Compton Courthouse, Los Angeles County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Wendy Wilcox, presiding, case went to a jury verdict.23. January 2025, represented an inidividual defendant and three defendant business entities/three cross-complainants, in a business litigation case jury trial, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, before a jury trial, Judge Maurice Leiter, presiding, case settled following reading of closing jury instructions.24. March 2025, represented a former California state Senate GOP leader (who also served in the CA state Assembly and former Mayor of Diamond Bar), his wife, and their company in a business litigation case, jury trial, North Justice Center, Orange County Superior Court, before a jury trial, Judge Nathan Vu, presiding, case went to a jury verdict. Jury cleared all clients of any wrongdoing.. My trial advocacy began at Loyola Law School, as a Certified Law Clerk, in July 2012 where at the age of 26 I tried my first felony trial to jury verdict before Judge Upinder Kalra, Foltz Courthouse.  I tried two bench trials for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office in 2016 following completion of the "Academy of Justice" trial advocacy program.  I tried a criminal defense misdemeanor trial before a jury in December 2019 in San Fernando Courthouse before Judge Andrew Cooper.. Regarding trial advocacy training, I have completed, two intensive trial advocacy courses, seen below:. 1. Criminal prosecution-The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office "Academy of Justice" a six week (40 hours a week) invitation only, tax payer funded program taught by veteran Los Angeles Deputy City Attorneys.  I took and graduated from this course in the Summer of 2016 after which I was placed as a Special Deputy City Attorney in the Pacific Branch (LAX Courthouse) to try and litigate misdeamnor cases on behalf of the City of Los Angeles).. 2. Plaintiffs' Civil Litigation-The Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) "Plaintiffs' Trial Academy (PTA)."  This course was a 7 week program that I took and graduated from in the summer of 2019.  The course was taught by Mike Arias, past president of CAALA and president of Consumer Attorneys of California (CAC).  Lecturers included Carl Douglas, Arash Homanpour, Christa Ramey, Gary Dordick, Bob Simon, and Rahul Ravipudi.  Topics like the Academy of Justice were Jury Selection, Direct Examination, Cross Examination, Closing Arguments, Evidence, Ethics, Maintaing Credibility with the Jury and Trial themes.  Closing Speech was by Nick Rowley.. I have argued cases in arbitration and resolved over 10 cases in mediation.. I was President of the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Chapter which is part of the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce, founded in New York State in 1990.  The Los Angeles Chapter, which I was the founding member of, was organized in July 2019. I swrved as president of the RACC-LA from 2019 to 2025.. On May 29, 2022, I was elected Vice President of the Viitorul Roman Cultural & Aid Society, a position I held until April 24, 2023.   I speak Romanian fluently.. I have extensive knowledge and experience in American politics, on the Federal (U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, U.S. Senator Rick Santorum), state (West Virginia Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw, two Pennsylvania State Representatives) and local (Los Angeles City Attorney Michael N. Feuer), and U.S. Representative Mike Garcia (R-CA-25).  Thus, I have worked for progressive Democrats, conservative Republicans, moderate Republicans, moderate Democrats, elected officials on both of America's Coasts and in the Heartland.. I have lived in Washington, D.C., suburbia, Los Angeles, and small town America (West Virginia).. I look forward to working on your case.

I have spent over 23 years representing injured workers in Southern California on their workers' compensation claims and assisting them with other disability related issues.  I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with those workers so that they may achieve success in the pursuit of those matters.

I have over twenty-one years of law practice experience, and six years of architecture practice experience.  I have developed expertise in law practice areas that take advantage of his professional architectural career.. I have a comprehensive transactional and litigation background with particular emphasis in matters involving community association, construction, environmental, real estate, land use and governmental relations law.  I have managed all the legal aspects of large land deals and construction projects, where I assist public agencies, owners, and developers in meeting construction code, environmental regulations and green building standards.

I have often been asked if I think I can match up with some of the older attorneys that have been doing this for 30 or 40 years. My answer is that I believe that I can do a better job. To me, there is no such thing as a "small case". I will give 100% matter how big or small a case may be. I can guarantee you that I will always fight to get you what you deserve, or more.. Furthermore, success in a case often relies heavily upon an attorney's ability to research relevant case law as well as information about the opposing the party. Today, the majority of this is done electronically. Having grown up using computers and the internet on a regular basis, I am very tech savvy and have various methods that I utilize to give my clients an edge over the competition when it comes to gathering information that is necessary in bringing forth a strong case.. About me personally, I am fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, which comes in quite handy here in Los Angeles. I've traveled to approximately 38 different countries, in 6 different continents. I've volunteered as an English teacher at an orphanage in Kenya and taught English in a coal mining town in China. I take all of these experiences and use them to my advantage while practicing law. I've learned a lot along the way, and I am very grateful for being blessed with the opportunity to not only enrich myself, but to help enrich others as well.. I look forward to assisting you with whatever legal issues may come your way.

I have extensive immigration law experience. I have helped everyone from market research analysts and farm workers to engineers and entertainers start their lives in the United States. I have litigated cases with the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and helped others fight for their lives and freedom before the Executive Office for Immigration Review aka Immigration Court. As a trial tested former public defender I understand what it means to be up against the system and I will advocate for you every step of the way.

I have extensive experience serving as bond counsel, disclosure counsel and underwriter’s counsel in financings that include:. ·         General obligation bonds (for school districts). ·         Tax allocation bonds. ·         Lease revenue bonds. ·         Certificates of participation. I represent local government entities throughout California, including school districts, cities, successor agencies to former redevelopment agencies and special districts. I also represent national and regional investment banking firms in municipal finance transactions. Additionally, I have substantial experience with 501(c)(3) organizations, including their formation and the exempt application process with the Internal Revenue Service.

I have ejoyed a 24-year career in California's constantly evolving area of insurance coverage litigation, focusing on novel and complex issues involving multi-million dollar disputes.  I have represented some of the largest and best known insurance carriers in the United States in cases pending in state and federal courts.  In addition, my practice involves representing companies and individuals involved in a wide range of business and commercial disputes.

I have devoted my legal career to representing a diverse array of employees, from personal trainers to personnel managers, valets to veterinarians, and cashiers to CEOs who were unlawfully subject to employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination.. As every client faces unique challenges in addressing their legal claims, I tailor my representation to the needs of each client.

I have decided not to run for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge for 2022.  Maybe for 2024.  It is difficult for a civil attorney to win these elections, but I really want to try.  For this election there were very few upen seats, and approximately 5 - 6 prosecutors/government attorneys are running in each slot, so I don't really have a chance.  If you are interested in helping me in 2024, please contact me for further information.. I have included a photo of my paralegal!  His name is Oscar.  He claims that I work him "like a dog".  He tells me that all the assignments are "ruff".. I love to play tennis, paddle tennis at Venice Beach, and play with my dog, Oscar (the paralegal).. I have a very balanced life consisting of work, recreation, exercise and travelling, as well as spending time with friends and family.

I have been representing victims of negligence for over 35 years and have achieved outstanding results for my clients in trial as well as settlement, arbitration and mediation.  I have volunteered my services as a settlement officer in the Superior Court for 30 years and have settled hundreds of cases for other attorneys and their clients. I have also served as a Judge Pro Tem in Small Claims Court.. My practice includes the representation of individuals injured in every type of vehicular accident and in a wide variety of other situations including:. Please visit my website at and read some articles I have written to assist you in the event of an injury or to answer questions concerning insurance coverage and other matters related to my practice.  Should you have any questions feel free to address them to my email address:. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and be assured that all inquiries are handled confidentially and all cases are taken on a contingency basis where you will never be charged a fee unless we achieve a recovery on your behalf.. RON PAPELL

I have been practicing immigration and naturalization law for 38 years. My associates are my twin brother Arthur and his son Armand. I specialize in family, business and deportation cases.  I am a memeber of the State Bar of California, the U.S. District Court, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  From 1987 to 1990 I served on the State Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission.  I have lectured a law school class.  My office is located in Downtown Los Angeles and offers a knowledgeable, professional and caring atmosphere.  My fees are reasonably structured.

I have been practicing for over 30 years. We are hands on and the attorneys deal with the clients directly. Getting me on the phone is easy.

I have been licensed to practice law since 1996.  I am licensed in Ohio, Indiana, and in my home state of California.  After raising a family in the Midwest, it was time for me to come home and return to California.  I focus my practice on protecting the rights of those facing either civil or criminal liability.  My professional objective is to zealously advocate for my clients at each phase of their case.

I have been directly involved in many billions of dollars of real estate transactions as a senior executive of three national organizations, and a practicing attorney.  My clients rely on me for extraordinary, cost-effectiv service provided with the highest degree of professional excellence.  More detailed information and client testimonials can be found on my website ().

I have been an attorney for over 12 years. I have over 10 years of experience in employment law, business/corporate litigation and consulting. I have litigated multiple jury trials to successful conclusions. In the 8th grade when I began my school's mock trial program I knew I wanted to be a lawyer. My undergraduate degree was earned at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo where I studied Political Science in order to position myself for law school. I attended Southwestern University School of Law here in Los Angeles where I received awards for trial advocacy, exceptional grades and I graduated with honors. I began practicing in 2006 and by 2007 I began to hone my skills in employment law. In 2008 I began practicing business litigation. I truly love my job. I advocate my client's matters with zeal and professionalism. If you retain me I will do the same for you. My rates and billable hours are fair and my skills are valuable. I am a Los Angeles native and have spent my entire career in the Los Angeles area. My firm is small and you will deal directly with me throughout your case. My office is in downtown L.A. but I usually visit my clients at their place of business. I find that learning the culture of my clients' business is a great way to determine how to proceed with their matter. I practice throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

I have been a practicing lawyer fo over 30 years, specializing in business litigatoin with a subspecialty in insurance coverage and defense of insurance litigaiton. I hanlde a variety of cases including breach of fiduciary duty, real estate, construction. professional liability and shareholder and partnership disputes. I have taken cases to trial however I have extensivie experieince in settling cases through mediation. i am a member of a firm with offices throughout California and in New York and in Las Vegas. I am a member of the California and Nevada bar. Our firm has a depth of experience in other areas of law which I can draw upon to fully service a client's needs.