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With a practice centered on car accidents and personal injury in the aftermath of an accident, Howard Craig Kornberg's auto accident attorneys in Los Angeles focus on serious injury cases.  AV Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, Mr. Kornberg has a reputation as a knowledgeable Los Angeles auto accident attorney providing excellent and compassionate service to clients who are injured in vehicle or motorcycle accidents.

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Wagenseller Law Firm specializes in real estate litigation for real estate developers, property owners and investors.  We also handle commercial leasing.. Please visit our website at for more information on the firm.. We are committed to friendly, responsive and informative legal services for our clients.

Upon graduation from Pepperdine University School of Law, I worked as an associate attorney at one of the largest estate planning firms in Southern California.  I subsequently worked as an associate attorney at a major downtown Los Angeles firm in order to gain litigation experience.  I returned to the field of estate planning and have several years experience working as an associate attorney and currently as a sole practitioner in estate planning and probate law.

Thomas E. Beltran is a partner at Barton, Klugman & Oetting in downtown Los Angeles. His areas of practice include estate planning, disability-related estate planning, conservatorships and guardianships, will and trust litigation, public benefits litigation in administrative forums, state and federal court, defense of special needs trusts, probate, special education and regional center litigation and appellate matters. Recent published cases concern regional center services: Harbor Regional Center v. Office of Administrative Hearings, (2012) 210 293 and Samantha C. v. Department of Developmental Services, (2010) 185 Cal. App. 4th 1462. He set-up the PLAN of California Master Pooled Trust, and serves as its general counsel. Mr. In the mid-1980s, he was part of a Congressional demonstration project which lead to the codification of the SSI work incentives, Sections 1619(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act. Other experience includes ten years with the regional centers, work with the special education clinic at Pepperdine Law School, and a lecturer in the University of Judaism's graduate school of psychology, from 1998 until the program closed in 2001. He also was active in consultation with the dependency system and edited the CASA special education manual. Mr. Beltran drafted the language for SB-303 (Wright), codified as Penal Code , applying the ADA’s accessibility requirements to proceedings involving sexual abuse victims with disabilities, and he was the principal drafter of the amendments to Probate Code §§ 3600 et seq. [AB-1851 (Harmon)]. He co-authored an article with Peter Stern to explain the new law in First-Party Special Needs Trusts and Probate Code Sections 3600 et seq.—What AB 1851 (Stats. 2004, Ch. 67) Accomplished, California Trusts and Estates Quarterly, Fall 2006. His article, People with Disabilities, Age 65 and Over, Can Establish a Self-Settled Pooled Special Needs Trust That Protects Their Medicaid Benefits, was published in the Consumer Attorneys of California FORUM magazine, September/October 2009. His Article, Achieving Ability, about the ABLE Act, was a feature article for the Los Angeles County Bar Magazine’s September 2015 issue. Mr. Beltran is a past-member of the Executive Committee of the California State Bar's Trust and Estates Section.

Tax and Wealth Transfer Planning Attorney. Estate Planning and AdministrationAdvice and strategic planning for estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes to maximize preservation of the client’s wealth for future generations and minimize taxation. Review and analysis of existing estate plans and preparation of all necessary documents to implement an estate plan, including revocable trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, community property agreements. Advanced wealth transfer planning with life insurance, family limited partnerships, GRATs, sales to IDITs, charitable trusts and private foundations. Representation and counseling throughout the estate/trust administration and probate process.Tax PlanningTax planning and advice for entrepreneurs and closely held business entities, including the choice of business entity (C or S corporations, limited liability company, general or limited partnership, sole proprietorship), compensation analysis, ownership structures, sales of business entities. Advice concerning state income, sales and use taxes and local property and documentary transfer taxes. Advise and represent clients in the planning and implementation of offshore structures and the special tax planning needs of non-resident and resident aliens.

Spiegel Estate Planning was born from my love of family. As an attorney and a mother, I have an acute understanding of how to best protect and plan for each client's family, health, and assets.   I earnestly believe that every person needs and deserves an estate plan, whether they are a high net worth individual or someone with modest assets. Parents, couples, and single persons all need estate plans to correctly distribute assets, specify guardianship of minor children, and plan for times of incapacity or disability.. It's really simple for me: I love educating my clients, understanding the nuances of each specific individual, and crafting a personalized plan to prepare my clients for some of their most important life decisions. Armed with a legal degree from the UCLA School of Law and over 8 years of legal experience, my goal is to ensure that each client's estate plan contemplates both the legal reality and spirit of their wishes.. I specialize in developing a complete and comprehensive estate plan for every client that at a minimum includes a will, trust, powers of attorney, an advance health care directive and related documents. In working together, I make a commitment to eagerly represent my clients’ wishes with integrity, competency, and sensitivity to create a personalized estate plan. I provide an array of comprehensive estate planning solutions to help best protect my clients’ legacies and families, and distribute their most valuable assets.

Sheila Bayne has been licensed as an active member of the California State Bar for over 25 years, and has also litigated in the areas of personal injury, copyright, insurance coverage, and medical malpractice. She is dedicated to finding solutions and solving problems.

Sarah S. Broomer is a partner with Ruttenberg Cutler Broomer, LLP. Sarah S. Broomer’s practice includes all aspects of complex conservatorship, fiduciary, trust and estate litigation, as well as the mediation of disputes. Sarah also handles all aspects of estate planning, family succession planning, charitable giving and insurance trusts, as well as the handling of property tax and reassessment matters.

Ryan K. Marden is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. He specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis on public-entity representation, railroad-related litigation, general business and real estate litigation. With more than 13 years of experience, Ryan has significant litigation experience, handling matters from inception through trial. He has extensive experience in preparing and arguing dispositive motions, managing mass tort litigation, training and advising clients in pre-litigation evidence preservation, and briefing and arguing appellate issues.

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Richard C. Mallory is a founding partner of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, resident in the San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. His practice focuses on office, industrial and retail leases. He represents landlords and tenants in a broad range of leasing issues.. Rick is a frequent speaker at real estate industry seminars and conventions throughout the country, and has published many articles on the subject of commercial leasing.

Real estate is the primary focus of my law practice. This speciali­zation includes the representation of major lending institutions in all facets of real estate financing and workout activities, as well as other clients in the acquisition, development, and joint ventures of real estate projects. In addition, I represent real estate developers and joint venturers in the acquisition, planning, develop­ment, and financing of residential, commercial, and industrial projects, as well as other real estate investors in the acquisition, leasing, sale and financing of their projects.

Pawel helps families create effective plans to protect family, property, and money. Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, and other strategies to protect your family, and everything you have accomplished.. A native of Poland, Pawel is fluent in Polish. Pawel holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School Los Angeles and business and music degrees from the University of Southern California and can be often found strumming the guitar or writing a script for relaxation.Specialties: Estate Planning

Our practice is:. (i)     40% estate tax planning;. (ii)    40% asset protection planning; and. (iii)   20% income tax planning.. Estate tax planning is different than "estate planning": estate planning determines "who gets what".  By contrast, estate TAX planning determines the value of what is passed to your heirs.  In estate tax planning we use the tools Congress has provided - family limited partnerships, GRATs (grantor retained annuity trusts), private annuities, SCINs (self-canceling installment notes), qualified personal residence trusts, etc - to pass value on to the heirs at reduced value.. In income tax planning we use the tools which Congress has provided - retirement plans and charitable structures - to reduce income taxes, provide for retirement and support worthy causes.. Note that the same structures used for tax planning also have creditor protection benefits. For example, a qualified personal residence trust reduces the value of the principal residence for estate tax purposes; it also reduces the attractiveness of the equity in your home to a future creditor.. Our practice is primarily based on referrals from CPAs, secondarily from other lawyers, financial planners and clients.

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.

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.

Ms. Blank was admitted to the California bar in 1986. She has had extensive experience in representing debtors and creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy and reorganization. In addition, she has had substantial trial experience in both state and federal courts. Ms. Blank was formerly associated with Perkins Coie and with Danning, Gill, Gould, Diamond & Spector (now known as Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz). Ms. Blank holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley (B.A. 1965), California State University, Northridge (M.A. 1973) and Loyola Law School (J.D. 1986). From 1992 to 1996, she served as a member of the California State Bar Committee on Debtor-Creditor Relations, and has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Bankruptcy Subsection of the Beverly Hills Bar Association since 1995. She is also a member of the Financial Lawyers Conference and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and served as President of the Women Lawyers’ Public Action Grant Foundation in 1997-1998. Ms. Blank has served as judge pro tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court and as a mediator for the bankruptcy courts for the Central District of California.

Mr. Putnam is managing partner at Monteleone & McCrory, LLP, where he heads the corporate, tax, and estate planning division of the firm.  As both an attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Putnam specializes in corporate and business law matters, taxation, real estate, estate planning, and asset protection.. Since joining the firm in 1980, Mr. Putnam's expertise in the fields of business and tax law has grown to include matters such as corporate governance, business formation and operation (including corporations, partnerships, LLC's, and LLP's), joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, business dissolutions (an area in which he has one of the leading published cases in California), unfair competition/trade secrets, complex business and real estate transactions, construction (with an emphasis on sports stadiums and arenas, including ADA issues), and  tax, financial, and asset protection planning.. Mr. Putnam is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in California, as well as the United States Tax Court and United States Court of Federal Claims.  Mr. Putnam serves as a settlement officer at the United States Tax Court, and also serves as a Judge Pro Tem in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.  The quality of his work is reflected by the fact that he is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (its  highest rating).. Mr. Putnam is past president of the Wilshire Bar Association and has served on its Board of Governors for many years.  He has served on various committees of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (including the State Appellate Judicial Evaluations Committee), the American Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is a member of the Illinois C.P.A. Society.. Active in numerous civic and charitable organizations, Mr. Putnam served on the South Pasadena City Council for 9 years (including two terms as Mayor and three terms as Mayor Pro Tem), the USC Athletic Department Board of Counselors, is a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (where he has served as a Vice Chair), the USC Law Leaders Society, as well as numerous other community organizations.. Mr. Putnam obtained his undergraduate degree (with honors) in accounting from the University of Southern California in 1977.  He went on to earn his law degree in 1980 from USC.  While at USC, Mr. Putnam received numerous honors and awards in both law and accounting.  He has been a frequent lecturer for accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, and others in the areas of business, taxation, and estate and asset protection planning.

Mr. Citron is an attorney and entrepreneur specializing in business law, real estate, and succession planning.  With over 40 years of experience in practicing law, Mr. Citron has contributed to the success stories of hundreds of companies, utilizing his experience and the synergy of a carefully nurtured network of professionals.  Mr. Citron's support and counsel have fostered positive business relationships, and created a loyal client base for the boutique law firm of Citron & Deutsch. He continues to share his knowledge and experience through guest seminars on raising capital, succession planning, communications, technology and law.. Teaching Experience:. Mr. Citron has been an Assistant Professor of Business Statistics, Marketing and Business Law at California State University, Northridge (1968-1973) and an Instructor of Corporations at Western State University (1970-1973).

Michael W. Rabkin is a partner with Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, and is manager of the firm’s Real Estate Department and co-manager of the firm’s Community Association Department. His practice involves all aspects of real estate transactions, including purchase and sale of individual properties and multi-property portfolios, development, and leasing of industrial, retail and office properties.. In addition, Mr. Rabkin represents numerous community associations such as townhomes, high rise condominiums, and planned unit developments.. Mr. Rabkin has been awarded an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. An AV Preeminent rating reflects an attorney who has reached the highest of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest level of skill and integrity.

Megan A. Moghtaderi is a skilled estates and trusts attorney based in Offit Kurman's Los Angeles office, serving clients throughout Southern California. She provides a wide range of legal services in areas such as estates and trusts, wealth management and asset protection, estate administration, estates and trusts litigation, elder law and advocacy, and guardianships. A Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California in Trusts, Estates, & Probates, Megan focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, corporate institutions, professional athletes, and entertainers on estate planning strategies designed to protect and preserve generational wealth while minimizing litigation risks.. As a principal attorney in the firm's trusts and estates practice group, Megan is recognized for her advocacy in trust litigation involving significant assets, managing cases exceeding $100 million. She adeptly represents clients in fiduciary disputes, including issues related to probate, conservatorships, guardianships, and the planning and administration of digital assets. By developing strategies for managing digital assets, Megan helps clients in the technology sector seamlessly integrate these important assets into their estate plans.. Megan believes in a client-centered approach, prioritizing clear communication and personalized service. By taking the time to understand each client's unique goals, concerns, and family dynamics, she ensures that their estate plans reflect their values and intentions. Her empathetic demeanor fosters strong relationships, making clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process.. With substantial experience in probate and trust litigation, fiduciary representation, and complex estate planning, Megan has drafted a wide range of estate planning documents and provided guidance to high-net-worth clients on tax implications and corporate formation matters.. Her dedication to public service and commitment to legal excellence have earned her numerous recognitions, including the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition as a Southern California Rising Star® from Super Lawyers, and inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.. Megan is a board member of the Orange County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section and the Social Committe Chair. She is also a member of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) and St. Thomas More Society. She is also the proud Chair, Legacy Planning Society for Able ARTS Work, a non-profit that provides lifelong learning, community service and vocational opportunities through the creative arts for people of all abilities and all ages in an environment of warmth, encouragement and inclusion.. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Biola University and the Torrey Honors Institute and was recognized as the top percent of her graduating class. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she went onto Chapman University Fowler School of Law, earning her J.D. During law school, she worked as a Judicial Law Extern for the Honorable Kim. R. Hubbard in Probate at the Orange County Superior Court.

Mark L. Share is an AV-rated litigator and real estate attorney. His complex litigation practice includes representing clients in state and federal courts and arbitrations in real property and business disputes. He guides clients through sophisticated business transactions. Mr. Share counsels commercial and residential property owners, business entities, and executives.

Mark Nicoletti is a partner in the Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, and has extensive experience representing real estate funds, individual investors and developers, home builders, and institutional and non-institutional lenders, in all areas of transactional real estate and real estate finance, including: construction, permanent, securitized, mezzanine, and cross-border financing; the acquisition, disposition and development of vacant land, office buildings, apartment complexes, hotels, shopping centers, and other commercial, residential, and mixed use properties; the formation and representation of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other joint ventures; and representing commercial tenants and landlords in connection with office, retail, and other commercial leasing, ground leasing, and leasehold financing.. Prior to joining Sklar Kirsh LLP, Mark provided boutique transactional real estate and real estate finance services to a select group of investment banking clients and real estate hedge fund clients.. Mark began his legal career in 2000 with Gordon & Silver LTD, in Las Vegas. In 2004, Mark joined the Real Estate Practice Group at Snell & Wilmer LLP; and in 2005, Mark joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, as a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.. Mark received his Juris Doctorate in 1999, graduating second in his class with High Honors, from the University of Florida College of Law, and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Mark was a member and business editor of the Journal of Law and Public Policy and received academic awards for Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights, Taxation of Estates and Trusts, and Constitutional Law. Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1994.. Mark is licensed to practice law in the State of California, the State of Nevada, and the State of Florida, and is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the State Bar of Nevada, and the Florida Bar. Mark is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) in the State of Florida.. Mark lives in Pasadena, CA with his daughter.