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At Weinstock Manion, I help clients achieve their estate planning and trust administration objectives. I also compassionately advise and advocate for clients during probate proceedings. Prior to joining Weinstock Manion, I practiced commercial litigation and employment law at Proskauer Rose LLP. There, I represented clients dealing with a variety of issues including breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and trademark infringement, among others. I also received Proskauer's Golden Gavel award for my representation of a disabled veteran who was discriminated against by her housing law school, I was a judicial intern for the Honorable Christina A. Snyder of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Honorable Judith Ashmann-Gerst of the Second District Court of Appeal for the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, I was the president of the Women’s Law Association and a member of the Interdisciplinary Law Journal. I also represented victims of domestic violence in obtaining restraining orders against their abusers and custody orders over their children.

At the Mashian Law Group, we have provided sound counsel to businesses and business owners throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area for more than a quarter of a century.. Attorney Bryan Mashian is a shareholder in our Los Angeles office and former chair of our real estate group. He focuses his practice on issues related to the leasing, buying, selling, exchanging, developing and financing of commercial real estate, including loan modifications.. A Published Authority on Real Estate and Business Law. Attorney Mashian is the author of many informative and scholarly articles on topics related to real estate, including pieces on:. A Strong Background in Commercial Law and Litigation. Mr. Mashian received his law degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. During his tenure there, he served as editor of the UCLA Law Review and has also served as an adjunct UCLA professor, teaching real estate law courses.. Additionally, Mr. Mashian is actively involved in professional organizations:

As the Founding Partner of the Los Angeles law firm, Wood Legal Group, LLP.,  Portia oversees a practice devoted to providing clients with the best in estate planning.. Portia M. Wood has spent over 10 years combining her keen business sense with an unparalleled understanding of marketing, litigation, dispute resolution, financial matters and client relations.. Her ardent desire and deep commitment to helping families drove her to co-found Wood Legal Group, LLP. Portia is committed to helping people preserve their estate and protect their families. She helps clients avoid probate, save on taxes, protect their hard-earned savings and preserve wealth at the generational transfer.   She concentrates in the areas of Legacy Wealth Planning and asset protection planning.. Today, Portia serves as Founding Partner of Wood Legal Group, LLP. and is constantly seeking better and more effective ways to serve her clients.  She is committed to making a real difference the lives of her community.. Professional Experience. Portia is a member of the California State Bar; the Maryland State Bar; the American Bar Association; the California Association of Black Lawyers and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a speaker at legacy wealth planning seminars and in 2017 and 2018, she was named the National Black Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40.. Education. Portia earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland in 2011, where she served as president of her class. Portia also earned a Master of Law and Letters from the Pepperdine University School of Law.  She was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Pan African Studies from California State University, Northridge.. Personal Profile. Portia grew up in Maryland and California.  She is a three-time Women's singles tennis champion in Baltimore City. Portia spends her free time volunteering with the Gamble House as a Docent and the Links, Inc. supporting the youth in Los Angeles.   Further, she enjoys golf, yoga, hiking, and raising her son Emerson James. The family lives in Los Angeles, CA.

As a mother, wife, and attorney, I have made it my life mission to help people like you protect their legacy and their future. My focus is especially on helping women once and for all secure their finances and gain clarity and peace of mind.. I often say that while others talk about women’s empowerment, I DO women’s empowerment.. I’m an award-winning attorney (rising star Super Lawyer), a best selling author (see my books page for more info), a nationwide speaker about women and money, a courageous advocate, fearless cheerleader for my clients' success and most importantly, a role model for young women around the world. I speak at high school, college campuses, and corporations about what women and millennials can accomplish (everything).. What I love most in my life is my family. I have a loving husband and two perfect daughters! My daughters took what I did for a living and made it a matter of the heart.. I’m so honored that you are joining me on this journey to make this world a more wonderful place!. Let’s keep in touch!

Arash Ghadooshahy is a founding partner of Kay Ghad LLP. Arash obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, where he graduated in the top-third of his class and was on the Dean’s honor list. During his time in law school, Arash had the opportunity to gain hands on legal experience by interning for litigation focused law firms, media companies, and for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Lippitt. Prior to law school, Arash was able to gain real estate development experience by working in a family business which focused on the acquisition, development and management of gas service stations across California.. After law school and prior to founding Kay Ghad LLP, Arash practiced real estate litigation at a hard-hitting award-winning boutique real estate law firm in Century City, and as in-house corporate counsel to the publicly traded global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK).

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.

Allan N. Lowy earned his B.A. degree with Departmental Honors from UCLA, his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, and his certificate in mediation from Pepperdine Law School.  He was admitted to the practice of law in California in 1976, and in addition he is admitted to practice in front of the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Lowy’s practice is focused on the broad array of real estate transactions, with a special emphasis on real estate development and complex real estate financing vehicles, including tax exempt bonds and low-income housing tax credits.  Additional practice areas encompass land use and entitlements, business formations and joint venture agreements, purchase and sale, commercial leasing, construction contracts, economic development and re-development, tax and business consulting, wills and trusts and partnership disputes.  Mr. Lowy has extensive experience appearing before both administrative bodies and courts of law, and his clients include high net-worth individuals, real estate developers and investors, non-profit corporations, private schools, health care providers and private lenders. Typical transactions range in size from $10,000,000 to $100,000,000, with completed transactions in over 20 states.  Mr. Lowy is also a real estate broker and licensed general contractor, and serves as a neutral mediator/arbitrator in real estate and construction matters.. Mr. Lowy is a member of the Real Estate Section of the California State Bar, the Affordable Housing and Community Development Section of the American Bar Association, and the Urban Land Institute, and he is the former President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Building Industry Association (NAHB).  He has also lectured on development issues for the Continuing Education of the Bar and at UCLA, USC, UCI, CSU-Northridge and  CSU-San Jose.

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Afshin Andrew Asher is the founder of Asher Law Group, APC. Mr. Asher limits his practice to the related areas of estate planning and administration, asset protection planning, probate, tax planning, business and business succession planning.. Mr. Asher is Certified as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Asher holds a Master of Law Degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University where he graduated with honors. Mr. Asher attained his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law where he graduated among the top 10% of his class, was a published member of the Southwestern University Law Review, and a four time recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award.. Mr. Asher has been named a Super Lawyer in the field of estate planning for 2012 through 2018 by Super Lawyers Magazine. 5% of lawyers in the State of California are selected for this honor. Previously, Mr. Asher was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2009 and 2010 by Super Lawyers Magazine.. Mr. Asher received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Southern California.. Mr. Asher is a member of the State Bar of California (Member, Trusts and Estates Section and Taxation Section), Beverly Hills Bar Association (Member, Estate Planning and Probate Section) and the Beverly Hills Estate Planning Council.. Mr. Asher's experience includes externships with the Estate and Gift Tax Division of the Internal Revenue Service and with the California Department of Corporations as well as lecturing to groups and organizations on estate planning and business planning topics.

- Civil and Criminal Tax Defense LItigation- Complex Civil Litigation (Fraud, RICO, Fiduciary Malfeasance, Breach of Contract, Fraudulent Transfers)- Real Estate Development (Joint Venture, Purchase and Sale, Land Entitlement, Development Agreements, Commercial Leasing)- Outside General Counsel Representation - Business Transactions/Mergers & Acquisitions (Entity Formation, Contracts, Tax Compliance)- Trusts & Estate Planning (ILITs, CRUTs, RLTs, Asset Protection Trusts). Extreme collegiate and professional football fan. Music enthusiast. Eagle Scout.