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Top 1% U.S. Law Firm. Bar-Certified Criminal Defense Specialist. Top-Rated "Super-Lawyers.". With over 28 years criminal defense experience in State and Federal courts, Alan Eisner is a California State Bar-Certified Defense Specialist. Mr. Eisner is rated "A.V." (highest rating for attorneys by Martindale Hubbell review service) for his professionalism, ethics, and advocacy skills.  He specializes in serious criminal defense cases, and has won significant jury trials where clients were charged with Murder, Rape, Indecency  and Robbery. His law firm Eisner Gorin LLP  has litigated some of the highest-profile criminal matters in Southern California, and is a rated a Top 5% US Law Firm. Available for confidential consultation. The firm provides Immediate Response to client calls 24/7.

Todd M. Lander is a real estate, intellectual property and complex business litigator. Mr. Lander has a wide array of trial and appellate experience in real estate, trademark and copyright disputes, entertainment matters, commercial litigation, securities related litigation, and labor/employment and probate issues.  He has handled jury and bench trials in both the state and federal courts, and has arbitrated many disputes before numerous tribunals, including the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appellate Board, the NASD (now FINRA) and the Independent Film and Television Alliance. Mr. Lander also has shepherded numerous matters before the California and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeal, resulting in three published opinions.

Throughout my time in law school in addition to working a full time job I raised two boys with my beautiful wife Robyn.  Although it was challenging they made the necessary sacrifices for me to complete that journey culminating in me graduating and taking the California State Bar Exam that July. Their love and support carried me through to passing the bar as well.. Since then I have practiced in the area of criminal law as a prosecutor and defense attorny and have gained valuable experience in communicating with prosecutors, judges and especially clients.  Even while a prosecutor and representing the People I made sure I treated defendants with respect and dignity as fellow human beings.  As a crminal defense attorney I make sure each client knows that their case is equally important as the next. I feel that it is important for an attorney to convey that to a client because while we may see scores of similar cases the client may be going through the process for the first time.  I tiell them that it's my job to show prosecutors that these are people behind the case files with careers, families or on their way to obtaining those things and to keep that in mind.  I have recently expanded my experience into the area of Family Law but the goal is the same:  giving a client the best of my knowledge and skill as an attorney.. Ultimately the feeling of getting a client the best possible out come for their case and helping getting their lives back on track is immensely gratifying.

Throughout his career Mr. Good has had a passion for the eclectic. Whether it was his dual degree at UCLA to studying Middle East Foreign Policy for his Masters Degree from the London School of Economics, Mr. Good has strived to diversify his interests and expertise. This is mirrored in his legal career wherein Mr. Good has represented individuals to Fortune 500 companies, with matters ranging from general representation to patent infringement lawsuits. Mr. Good currently specializes in general business representation, business litigation, asset location and recovery, judgment collection and personal injury cases. Mr. Good also acts and advises start-up and app development companies throughout Silicon Beach.

Thomas E. Lombardi is a founding partner of Palmer, Lombardi & Donohue LLP. Mr. Lombardi’s practice emphasizes real estate, business and commercial law. Mr. Lombardi litigates real estate disputes for real estate companies, including REITs, private equity firms, regional and local real estate companies, and individual real estate entrepreneurs. He also serves in an advisory capacity to these clients and their asset and property managers. Mr. Lombardi has an extensive range of experience handling all types of matters arising from commercial leases and the operations of real estate assets. Mr. Lombardi also has substantial experience litigating disputes involving purchase and sale agreements, loans, options, first rights of refusal, commissions, partnership and corporate real estate disputes, failure to disclose, construction, ADA, nuisance, quiet title, easements, and boundary disputes. Mr. Lombardi’s practice also includes defense of multifamily real estate owners faced with tenant claims ranging from wrongful eviction, mold exposure, lead exposure, discrimination, and rent control violations. Mr. Lombardi also handles transactional matters including formation of real estate entities, commercial leases, lease workouts, finance and sales transactions. Business and commercial matters handled by Mr. Lombardi include litigation arising from partnership disputes, corporate dissolution, fraud, breach of contract, insurance coverage and unfair competition. Mr. Lombardi has tried cases in the Superior Court of California and the Federal District Court. He has also argued appeals before the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeal and the California Court of Appeal.

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.

Theresa Troupson is an associate at Russ August & Kabat in the Intellectual Property and Litigation & Trial practice groups.. Before joining Russ August & Kabat, Ms. Troupson practiced at Grodsky & Olecki LLP and Hueston Hennigan LLP, focusing on business, entertainment, and intellectual property disputes. She has successfully represented clients in matters involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; false advertising and unfair competition; health care, commercial, and real estate disputes; and state and federal constitutional law.. Ms. Troupson received her law degree from New York University School of Law. While at NYU, Ms. Troupson served as a Senior Executive Editor of the New York University Law Review and as co-chair of the NYU OUTLaw LGBT student group. She was a two-time finalist in the Orison S. Marden Moot Court Competition and received the Albert Podell Oral Advocacy Award.

There is no law firm more determined to help people suffering the horrific consequences of exposure to asbestos than Weitz & Luxenberg. It is a high honor to be part of this family of talented, caring attorneys.. Marc Willick is an aggressive fighter on behalf of the victims of mesothelioma and their families. He joined Weitz & Luxenberg in 2015, bringing with him 20+ years of battle-tested experience running his own law firm and associating with several prominent, prestigious Los Angeles legal offices — experience that helped deliver one victory after another.. These include a $12-million asbestos verdict for a 65-year-old Navy veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma decades after working in the engine rooms aboard ship, a $9.9-million verdict for a 74-year-old former stillman and rigger at an oil refinery where he was exposed to asbestos-containing equipment and components, a nearly $1.8-million verdict for a 62-year-old mesothelioma victim who was a Navy yard welder and pipefitter, and a $3-million settlement extracted from a company that supplied asbestos-laden pipe to a repairman who breathed deadly dust using it in residential HVAC work in Marc’s hometown of El Segundo, California. These and many more impressive triumphs contributed to Mr. Willick being named a "Southern California Rising Star" of the legal profession by Super Lawyers magazine. Mr. Willick is admitted to practice law in California and to appear in federal court in California. He entered practice in 1994 following completion of his legal studies at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, from which he obtained a juris doctor degree. Mr. Willick has remained connected to Loyola by volunteering at the Loyola Law School Center for Conflict Resolution as an over-the-phone dispute mediator. Mr. Willick also holds a bachelor of arts degree in communications from the University of California at San Diego, received in 1991. An NCAA swimmer back in college and named an All-American for his aquatic prowess in high school, Mr. Willick today in his spare time coaches masters swimming at Loyola Marymount University and still competes in the sport, now at the masters level. He won first-place honors for his age group (10th overall) in the 2000 Waikiki Roughwater Swim and took first-place again for his age group (3rd overall in the wetsuit division) in the Alcatraz-to-San Francisco Sharkfest swim. Since 1986, Mr. Willick has been a lifeguard keeping swimmers and surfers safe along the beaches of Los Angeles County.

There are two words that best sum up my mission as a lawyer: "Untiring Zeal." I specialize in civil trials and litigation in five broad practice areas: intellectual property; contracts & licensing; business torts; antitrust/trade regulation; and corporate-related lawsuits.  I handle matters in the software/hardware, entertainment, and consumer products industries.. Technology developers, Entertainment professionals, and entreprenuers do not like to put their futures into the hands of someone else, so generally they come to me when the problem they face is too intractable to handle themselves. They come to me for solutions. As a trial attorney, I don't simply resolve disputes for my clients, I help protect the things most valuable to them: the ability to develop new technologies; create wonderful film, music, or television shows, expand and re-invest in the business; hire new employees, acquire new equipment; maintain a sterling reputation; or distribute profits to the entrepreneurs and owners. I do that by defending against attacks on my clients' financial security and prosperity. Sometimes protecting those interests means going on the offensive by filing lawsuits, other times it means defending them. In either case the goal is the same: to resolve the dispute and obtain the best possible result for the client in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Litigation is not inexpensive, but I am mindful that my clients' financial resources would be more productive when invested in their businesses rather than on expensive legal proceedings. That awareness helps me design every stage of the litigation and to make every dollar spent achieve some goal that will move the case closer to resolution. I recognize that my clients are in a battle day-in-and-day-out with their competitors. That's why I do my work with Untiring Zeal--so they can focus on creating great products or delivering invaluable services. And they can rest assured knowing that their attorney cares enough about them and their business that he will put his heart, soul, mind, and strength into their case. Untiring Zeal. It's not a slogan, it's a way of life.

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 Salamati Law Firm provides legal representation to clients throughout Los Angeles County, including the cities of Long Beach, Glendale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita. We are results-oriented personal injury attorneys eager to pursue civil actions arising from negligence, car and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and fall accidents, serious pedestrian injuries and more.

The primary focus of Mr. Karikomi’s practice is litigation where he has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of subject matters, including personal injury, employment law, insurance coverage, general business, and contract based disputes.. From filing to resolution, Mr. Karikomi’s persuasive writing and oral argument skills ensure that his clients are well represented. Whether he is successfully negotiating insurance claims, passionately advocating for an injured victim, or litigating employment cases against major corporations, Mr. Karikomi’s abilities to value a case and assess its fine points have proven to be an asset to the firm and its clients. Mr. Karikomi has a wealth of experience in all facets of litigation and successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal in a landmark appellate case which set precedent that benefits his injured clients. See Drexler v. Petersen (2016) 4 Cal. App. 5th 1181.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Karikomi attended Boston University where he graduated with honors and received a Bachelor’s degree in English, while minoring in Political Science. He completed his Juris Doctorate degree at the Pepperdine University School of Law. Mr. Karikomi acquired certification from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution where he focused on negotiation theory and practice, mediation theory and practice, and arbitration. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the state of California.

The Managing and Founding Partner at Consumer Law Experts, PC, Ms. Anvar graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.. Ms. Anvar attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles where she obtained both her Juris Doctor and Masters of Business Administration in 2006. Also, during her time at law school, Ms. Anvar was involved with Loyola’s Center For Conflict Resolution, whereby she became a California Certified Mediator.. While in graduate school, Ms. Anvar participated in the Disability Rights Legal Center, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program in addition to interning with the Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee and the Securities and Exchange Commission.. Prior to founding and becoming the Managing Attorney with Consumer Law Experts, PC, Ms. Anvar was a Partner with a plaintiff’s civil litigation law firm. Jessica is also the Co-founder of a California State Bar certified Referral and Information service called LawLinq.. Ms. Anvar was named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018  2019, and a Southern California Super Lawyer in 2021.. Ms. Anvar was admitted to the California State Bar and all of the United States District Courts of California in 2007. She is a member of the Consumer Attorneys’ Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), American Bar Association (ABA), and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).. Ms. Anvar speaks fluent Farsi and she currently resides in Los Angeles.. Bar Admissions:. California and United States District Courts of California, 2007. Education:. Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 2006. J.D.. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, 2006. M.B.A.. University of California, Los Angeles, California, 2001. B.A.: Political Science. B.A.: Philosophy. Honors and Awards:. Southern California Super Lawyers, Rising Stars:2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021.. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). American Bar Association (ABA). Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).

The lawyers being honored as “Lawyers of the Year” have received particularly high ratings in our surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.. Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Nathan Goldberg as the “Los Angeles Best Lawyers Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year” for 2010. After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current, 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2010), is based on more than 2.8 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. The lawyers being honored as “Lawyers of the Year” have received particularly high ratings in our surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity. Steven Naifeh, Managing Editor of Best Lawyers, says, “We continue to believe – as we have believed for more than 25 years – that recognition by one’s peers is the most meaningful form of praise in the legal profession. We would like to congratulate Nathan Goldberg on being selected as the ‘Los Angeles Best Lawyers Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year’ for 2010.”. One of the largest and most experienced employment law firms in California. Frequently Asked Questions About Our Firm. The collision of local, state and federal regulations governing the employer – employee relationship is complex and convoluted, requiring the assistance of an employment attorney who understands the nuances of the law while responding quickly and aggressively to correct employment rights violations on the job.. Allred, Maroko & Goldberg was established over 42 years ago to assist individual employees throughout California victimized by their employers as well as anyone who has suffered because of a violation of constitutional civil rights.. Sexual Harassment / Discrimination / Wrongful terminationWhistleblower Cases / Civil Rights Law / Personal Injury Lawsuits. Contrary to what you might believe, California employment disputes are difficult to resolve with the vast majority of claims failing to meet the necessary criteria to justify legal action. If you feel you have been the victim of harassment, discrimination or other rights violations in the workplace, your choice of legal representation will be the chief factor in determining whether your case not only has merit but that you receive the maximum recourse allowed by law, including not only compensation but the correction of the offending actions / policies.. At Allred, Maroko & Goldberg we have established a national reputation with high visibility among both our peers and the public for the effective, timely resolution of serious employment disputes. The success of our California employment law practice is based on a few simple principles:. Due Diligence / Careful Screening: Our experience allows us to determine merit before engaging in lengthy negotiations with employers. Doing our homework gives us the edge when we engage an employer and attempt a resolution. Our reputation and success in the courtroom lets our opponents know that we are serious at all times.. Reputation / Success: In the last five years alone, the attorneys at Allred, Maroko & Goldberg have won over $100 million for individual clients, including some of the most public and prominent civil rights cases in recent years.. Dedication to Individual Clients: Our firm provides power to the powerless, helping California clients victimized by those who possess money, celebrity and influence. Our attorneys are dedicated to not only the recovery of compensation but to setting the precedents that will ensure that no other person is victimized in the same way again.. Respect: Gloria Allred, Michael Maroko Nathan Goldberg and the other attorneys of the firm are all respected California employment law litigators with a substantial record of service to their peers and the community. Our attorneys are noted authors, lecturers and fixtures on national broadcast media where they provide astute commentary on important civil rights issues. Our chief focus, however, is always on our client. We believe that personal interaction and clear communication is the only way to meet your goals and win your case.. Contact our Los Angeles offices today for a case evaluation:

The Law Offices of Thomas C. Zaret is a Plaintiff's personal injury law firm with an outstanding reputation in the legal community, and has won over $93,000,000 by way of verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients. Mr. Zaret was profiled in the Los Angeles Daily Journal and in that article Judge Richard Neidorf of the Los Angeles Superior Court called Zaret "the magician," referring to a difficult case Zaret successfully tried in his court room.. Thomas C. Zaret has been practicing law since 1984, and has been recognized by his peers and the legal community by receiving the prestigious AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. This rating shows a law firm has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Mr. Zaret has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine every year from 2009 through 2018. Only 5% of attorneys are selected for this honor.

The Law Offices of Susan A. Rodriguez, APC guides employers through the maze of California employment law to help clients assess and minimize risk. We resolve employment, commercial and bankruptcy adversary disputes on their behalf in a results-oriented and cost-efficient manner that enables business owners to focus on productivity and growth.In addition to handling employment law matters such as harassment and discrimination, DFEH complaints, and wrongful termination, Susan and her team specialize in defending class action employment lawsuits as well as litigation under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and wage and hour laws.

The Law Offices of James E. Blatt is a national law firm dedicated to the defense of those charged with or under investigation for the commission of state or federal offenses. We are counselors, strategists, and advocates for a wide variety of individuals at all stages of criminal proceedings.

The Law Office of Tara L. Cooper focuses on the representation of nonprofit organizations with respect to maximizing bequests left to the charity, recovering embezzled or misappropriated assets, and identifying development opportunities.. After six years in the Litigation Department at a large Los Angeles law firm, Tara L. Cooper founded her own firm in 2011 to pursue her goal of working on behalf of and in support of nonprofit organizations. Ms. Cooper not only works as legal counsel for nonprofit clients, she also fervently fundraises, volunteers, and donates to a variety of charitable organizations as well.. Ms. Cooper utilizes her years in litigation to effectively resolve disputes involving Estate Litigation; Trust Litigation; Estate, Probate and Trust Mediation; and Estate, Probate and Trust Appeals.  She works closely with her clients, and is well-known for her responsiveness and efficiency in guiding her clients through all stages of litigation, including discovery, settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial. Ms. Cooper has extensive court hearing and trial experience, enabling her to protect her client’s best interests at each step of the process.. In contrast to other firms, The Law Office of Tara L. Cooper is free from outdated billing requirements and rigid fee structures. Accordingly, the firm can create unique billing solutions that make sense for each individual client

The Hundley Law Firm, located in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Paul B. Hundley to provide outstanding, creative, and client-centered legal services. Mr. Hundley has spent the last 20 years as an active litigation attorney in Southern California. He has handled nearly a thousand litigated cases and has tried everything from small “fender benders” or wage disputes to multimillion dollar actions.  He has also achieved hundreds of beneficial settlements for his clients, including six and seven figure settlements.  He knows that clients need and want to put experience on their side, so he personally evaluates every case that comes into the firm.. The Hundley Law Firm respects and values its clients and ensures that you only speak with a knowledgeable attorney that understands and can explain your legal rights.  You will never speak with a case manager, paralegal, assistant, or law clerk.  Your calls will always be returned and you will be kept informed of your legal options and all developments. The Hundley Law Firm understands the challenges and issues involved when honest employees are illegally terminated, discriminated against, or improperly compensated. We also understand the impact of a negligently caused injury and how it can affect people trying to pursue their dreams and live their lives. When legal issues arise due to an injury or an employment dispute you deserve to put experience on your side.  The Hundley Law Firm knows you deserve nothing less and we look forward to discussing how we can assist you.

The Harouni Law Group, APLC, devotes its entire legal practice to tenants’ rights issues. While other businesses dabble their toes in different areas of law, becoming masters of none, the Harouni Law Group does the opposite. We are passionate about what we do, and we pride ourselves in achieving justice for underserved communities. This passion, combined with over 40 years of combined excellence in litigation and the resources to handle multi-plaintiff litigation, results in great outcomes for our clients, whether our client is an individual tenant or a group of 400 tenants in a building suing a common landlord.. The attorneys and staff at the Harouni Law Group have an understanding of the complex issues involved in landlord-tenant disputes, and also understand the physical, mental, and emotional toll it takes on our clients. We give our clients individualized attention, whether they are the only plaintiff or one of hundreds of plaintiffs in a multi-tenant lawsuit against a common landlord, to ensure we can give them the support and representation they need. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases, and we are renowned in the area of housing disputes.. Do not be afraid of landlord retaliation. California has very strong laws against landlord retaliation to prevent eviction and to sue for money whenever a landlord dares to retaliate. Your home should be your sanctuary. No one should have to live in a dangerous or uninhabitable home.. Our representative cases include slum housing and habitability issues, wrongful eviction and lock-outs, unpermitted units, housing discrimination, housing harassment, retaliation, rent-controlled protections, and other housing related issues.. Get in touch with the Harouni Law Group today to receive your free consultation. We only get paid a percentage of what we actually collect from your landlord plus costs, meaning we take nothing if we don’t collect anything.. Se habla espanol.

The Employment Rights Law Firm was established by Payam Aframian to help California employees get the justice and compensation they deserve.  I specialize in employment litigation and trials in federal and state courts.  I am a first generation American and lifelong resident of California and am fluent in Spanish and conversational in Farsi.   It is my mission to prosecute companies who fail to comply with their legal obligations to maintain discrimination, retaliation and harassment free work places and/or pay their employees lawful wages.  All cases accepted by the firm are handled on a contigency basis, meaning we do not get paid unless you do. The Employment Rights Law Firm is dedicated to fighting for employee rights. Call for a free, no obligation consultation to learn about your employment rights.

The CA State Bar, Bd. of Legal Specialization certified Fay Arfa as a Specialist in CRIMINAL LAW and APPEALS Law. She is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate (NBTA).   If you want YOUR BEST DEFENDER, call Fay Arfa immediately.  She can help!  Aggressive, Experienced, Knowledgable.  CERTIFIED SPECIALTIES: Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. National Board of Trial Advocacy - Certified  Criminal Trial Advocate (ABA Accredited)REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICE AREAS: Criminal Defense; Criminal Appeals; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Murder; Sex Crimes; Homicide; Manslaughter; Sexual Assault; Habeas Corpus; Post-Conviction; Fraud.ADMITTED: 1981, California State Bar; 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1989, U.S. Supreme CourtLAW SCHOOL: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1981COLLEGE: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., cum laude, 1972) Phi Beta KappaUniversity of California at Los Angeles, Master of Public Administration ( M.P.A., 1975)MEMBER: Los Angeles County Bar: (Member, Small Firm and Solo Practice Executive Committee, 1996-1997)Century City Bar: (Chair, Sections on: Criminal Law, 1998-present; Substance Abuse Section, 1997-1998; Member, Board of Governors, 1998-present; Vice President, 2010, President 2012.)Criminal Courts Bar Associations; National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers; California Public Defenders Association; California Appellate Defense Counsel, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Los Angeles Women's Lawyer's Association.BIOGRAPHY: Fay Arfa, A Law Corporation, 1986 to present.Deputy Los Angeles City Attorney, 1985-1986.General Attorney, Federal Aviation Administration, 1982-1984.Deputy, Los Angeles City Council, Fifth Council District, 1975-1979.Government Intern, United States Senate, Washington, D.C., Summer, 1972.PUBLICATIONS: Author: "Knock, Knock...Who's There? The Police. Do the Police Have a Right to Enter Your House?," Century City Lawyer, November 2000.Guest Lecturer, "Criminal Law Motion Practice," Loyola Law School, 2002.Guest Speaker, "Alcohol: Effects on Life Liberty and Livelihood," UCLA School of Law, 1997.Speaker, "Substance Abuse: Effects on Life Liberty and Livelihood," Century City Bar Association, 1997.Moderator: "Marijuana - The Good, Bad and Legal (?)," Century City Bar Association, 1997Moderator: "Sex Addiction, the Highs, the Lows, the Ups, the Downs, and the Ins and Outs," Century City Bar Association, 1999.NEWS COMMENTATOR: National Public Radio, Sky News, Court TV/CNN.REPORTED CASES: People v. Clark (1989) 212 CA 3 1233; In re William S. (1989) 208 CA3 313; People v. Mitchell (1994) 30 CA4 783; People v. Monette (1994) 25 CA4 1572; People v. Ponce (1996) 44CA4 1380; People v. Ellison (1998) 68 CA4 203; U.S. v. Robertson, 158 F.3d. 1370 (1998, 9th Cir.); People v. Borrelli, (2000) 77 CA4 703; People v. Young, (2001) 92 CA4 229; In re Eduardo C., (2001) 90 CA4 937; U.S. v. Franklin, 321 F.3d 1231 (2003 9th Cir.).

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!

Thank you for your interest in my practice, which combines in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry and the laws that govern it with litigation expertise, particularly at the appellate level. I specialize in medical staff law and healthcare operations issues such as consent, privacy, EMTALA, ERISA, and the False Claims Act, and also defense of healthcare entities in litigation under California's broad Unfair Competition Law, Business and Professions Code Section 17200, et seq.

Thank you for viewing my Avvo profile.  My practice consists of  (1) general civil litigation focusing on plaintiff side work in personal injury and (2) advising small businesses on general legal matters.  Feel free to call me for a free consultation.