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Thank you for taking the time to review my profile.. I come from a very humble background and have remained true to the values I learned growing up.. I fight for each of my clients as though they were close family.  I began my career as a criminal defense lawyer by volunteering my time with the office of the public defender until a position became available.  At the start of my career I was committed to providing a vigorous defense to my clients. Nothing has changed my view of criminal defense.  I firmly believe that the government must proof any allegations against my client beyond a reasonable doubt.  I make it as difficult as possible for the government to do make their case.. I practice law with the values that I had growing up.  Be honest, be authentic and be virtuous.. I am available to my clients 24 hours a day.  I make it a priority to answer each call and answer any question within hours hearing from my clients.  My clients find my approach to defending their lives refreshing and true.  I often provide prospective clients the names of other criminal defense lawyers.  I have found that many of these prospective clients ultimately choose to retain my services.. Please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.  I understand and appreciate that selecting an attorney can sometimes be a bit difficult.  Although a bit daunting, choosing counsel really comes down to your personal comfort level and your ability to work with and honestly communicate with your attoreny.  Over the years, I have been fortunate to represent hundreds of clients and to secure truly exceptional results for them.. Why am I different and why should you choose me as your attorney?  The answer is really quite simple.  You will always get an honest and true answer from me.  Sometimes that may not be what you want to hear - but my job is not to tell you what you want to hear; but to tell you what you need to hear.  This is important because honest responses develop trust and create realistic expectations.  A true relationship/partnership between the attorney and client leads to the best result.. My practice is entirely devoted to litigation and resolving lawsuits and disputes involving employment discrimination and labor matters including wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, class actions, disability discrimination, and discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, sexual orientation, military and/or veteran status.  I also represent clients in employment related cases involving trade secrets, theft of confidential information, breaches of business employment contracts and partnership agreements and unfair business practices.. As a trial attorney, my goal is simple – that is to get the best result for my client and do it quickly and efficiently.  I like to get to the point quickly and I firmly believe that attention to detail, a firm grasp of facts, a can-do attitude and a healthy dose of common sense is the best way to achieve success.. I enjoy challenges and I strive to constantly learn.  Over the years I have been privileged to help clients in hundreds of cases.  For over two decades, I have successfully helped employees, individuals and business partners obtain outstanding trial results in cases arising out of the employemtn relationship.. I have a degree in finance and business economics.  Before practicing law, I worked for a multi-national bank and then for the Federal Reserve Bank.  My ability to quickly read, understand and interpret financial documents has proven to be an invaluable skill and allows me to identify where assets may be potentially hidden.. What sets me apart from other attorneys?  I take the time to develop personal relationships with clients and I am genuinely interested in understanding what is important to them.  Lawsuits and litigation is not easy and “winning” is not always measured by the amount of money recovered or saved.  Quite often winning can be as simple as ending a dispute to achieve peace of mind and doing what is right.. What better way to achieve optimal results for a client than to truly understand what is important to them!. If you have a legal problem with your employer or business partner, I invite you to call me.  You will get honest and direct responses and most likely you will enjoy your conversation with me - even if you choose not to retain my services.. Thank you again.. All the Best!. ---. Handling cases throughout California including Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, Encion, Sherman Oaks, San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino,  San Diego, Ventura, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Fresno.

Terry R. Bailey serves as Senior Counsel at Layfield & Barrett and specializes in property damages cases -including those that involve fires, earthquakes, floods, mudslides, landslides, construction defects and inverse condemnation. He represents residential and commercial property owners, often against developers, insurers, general contractors and subcontractors, neighboring property owners as well as city and county governments.Mr. Bailey has tremendous expertise in property damage lawsuits and bad faith insurance claims, having recovered over $100 million in compensation for numerous property owners. His prior experience as a general engineering contractor offers him unique and valuable insight into all kinds of property damage lawsuits. He constructs his finest litigation strategies by working closely with skilled engineers, architects and general contractors to fully investigate and understand the cause of the damages and develop the proper scope and cost of repair.

Terrence M. Franklin, Partner at Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise, is a seasoned attorney with nearly a quarter century of experience handling trust and estates and probate litigation, disputes and appeals. His breadth of experience underscores the firm's long-standing reputation and the reason clients turn to the firm for complex cases involving significant dollar amounts. Mr. Franklin has extensive trial and appellate experience.

Teresa "Terri" R. Tracy represents management in all areas of labor and employment law and litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour, class action, union organizing campaigns, grievances and arbitrations, and collective bargaining.  She also provides preventive services, including comprehensive counseling and training.. Ms. Tracy has litigated before state and federal courts throughout the country, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, numerous state departments of civil rights, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the National Labor Relations Board, state public employment relations boards, arbitrators, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor, and several state labor boards. Ms. Tracy’s clients include entrepreneurs, medium-sized and major national and international companies and corporations in a broad range of industries.  She also has extensive experience representing schools and school districts and other public employers.  She stresses a preventive approach designed to allow management as much latitude as possible in employee relations while avoiding unnecessary litigation. Ms. Tracy is the author of a chapter in Advising California Employers and Employees and regularly wrote the column on employment discrimination law for The California Labor and Employment Law Quarterly.  She has been quoted in Forbes, FinancialWeek, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg News, Workforce Management, Employment Law360, Los Angeles Business Journal, Variety Magazine, Contra Costa Times, and American Medical News, among others.. Ms. Tracy was named nine times to the Southern California Super Lawyers list in the area of labor and employment, and she was recognized on its “Top 50: 2011 Women Southern California Super Lawyers” list.  In 2005, she was selected as one of the “Top 75 Women Litigators” by the Daily Journal.

Taylor B. Wallin is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Taylor is a skilled litigator equipped with the legal sophistication necessary to handle issues ranging from international child custody disputes to complex financial matters, including jointly owned businesses. Taylor is a keen negotiator and strategist, constantly working towards a fair settlement whenever possible. However, if settlement is not reached within a reasonable time frame, Taylor employs a well-designed strategy to bring the case to trial. During Trial, Taylor clearly articulates the client’s story to the Judge with passion and an organized presentation of testimony and evidence.. Taylor’s practice encompasses a diverse range of complicated family law issues. She has extensive experience litigating high conflict child custody matters and has prevailed for both mothers and fathers in interstate and international child custody relocation cases. In cases involving complex financial matters, Taylor works effectively with forensic accountants and expert witnesses, recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars on behalf of her clients. She regularly handles cases involving the establishment or modification of child or spousal support, same sex marriages, obtaining and defending domestic violence restraining orders, contempt trials, dividing royalties for BMI/ASCAP, Hague proceedings, and jointly owned businesses in a cost-efficient manner.. Taylor’s calm, collected manner in the courtroom, and her exceptional knowledge of the law provides her clients with confidence during what can be one of the most difficult times in their lives. She is known for her professionalism and is dedicated to ensuring her clients are informed and understand the strategy for their case throughout their time working together.

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.

Tal Hassid, a nationally recognized personal injury attorney, co-founded EAccidents, APC, bringing his extensive legal acumen and experience to the firm since 2009. Renowned for his strategic negotiation skills and relentless pursuit of justice, Mr. Hassid has recovered millions for clients, consistently delivering maximum settlements in both straightforward and complex cases. His outstanding work in personal injury law has earned him numerous accolades, including a “Top 10 Attorney” in California by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and a "Top 40 Under 40" honor by The National Trial Lawyers. Beyond his legal prowess, Mr. Hassid is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and volleyball, and participates in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His professional affiliations include the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Tajer Law was created to ensure that each and every client receives the personalized attention their case deserves.. We are a comprehensive plaintiff’s law firm that can assist in areas including California Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense, DUIs, Wrongful Termination, Wage & Hour Claims, as well as others.. If your particular practice area is not listed, please call us for a free consultation.

Sylvia Panosian is an attorney in the firm’s Los Angeles office where she represents clients in general liability, employment, and business litigation in both state and federal courts. Ms. Panosian has practiced civil litigation in a range of issues, including gender violence, sexual harassment, assault battery, whistleblower, disability, age, race, gender, and sexual orientation discrimination, as well as wage and hour violations for individual wage cases and PAGA actions.. Ms. Panosian is experienced in seeing civil cases through the litigation process, from intake to resolution, including motion practice, all phases of discovery, trial preparation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations. Ms. Panosian has litigated extensively for labor and employment and tort liability cases.. Ms. Panosian received her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Irvine School of Law in 2015. While in law school, she served as President of the Saturday Academy of Law (2013 - 2015) and Chaired the Global Justice Summit (2013 - 2014).. Ms. Panosian obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley, where she majored in Political Science and Rhetoric.

Suzy S. Marjanian is an attorney at KMFM, where she practices in the areas of family law and personal injury.. Ms. Marjanian majored in Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Society at California State University Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Ms. Marjanian earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law where she graduated magna cum laude and was the speaking Salutatorian of the graduating class.. During law school, Ms. Marjanian worked at a family law firm assisting several busy lawyers.  Ms. Marjanian received 12 Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence while in law school.   Ms. Marjanian was also a student mentor assisting students with substantive law courses and a Legal Writing Teaching Assistant.  Currently, Ms. Marjanian is also a Professor at the University of West Los Angeles, School of Law where she teaches Legal Writing.. Ms Marjanian was admitted to practice law in 2016 in the State of California. Ms. Marjanian is also an active member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, California Young Lawyers Association and the Armenian Bar Association.

Susan Yu is nationally recognized as a top trial lawyer with impeccable track record. She has won many difficult and complex criminal, civil and medical board trials, utilizing her unique trial skills, insights, and life experiences.. Deeply committed to excellence, Susan has a history of consistently obtaining winning results for many prominent clients, including the late music legend Michael Jackson, the First Lady of Gabon, Africa, a family member of the late film actor Peter Falk (known from a hit TV series “Columbo,”) a family member of a top-ranking government official from China, former CEO of St John Knits International, Inc., an international corporation from South Korea, a family member of LA Gear, a top-ranking officer of a multi-national real estate development company from India, a publicly traded midstream company from Texas, a prominent orthopedic surgeon from Southern California, and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., just to name a few.. In addition to maintaining a very diverse and successful trial practice, Susan is actively involved in a wide-range of work for the profession and the community.  Susan serves as a Commissioner for the California State Bar’s Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE) Commission, which investigates and evaluates applicants who seek to become judges at the trial, appellate and supreme court levels throughout the state of California. Susan also serves on the Advisory Board and was elected to serve as President of the Litigation Counsel of America.  To promote the advancement of Asian Pacific American women in the legal profession, Susan sits on the Executive Board of Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance (APAWLA).. Susan is often asked to travel around the United States to lecture on various subjects, including trial strategies, the legal profession and civil rights.

Steven L. Ziven is the Managing Partner of Freeman Freeman & Smiley, LLP, a member of the Executive Management Committee, and is a member of our Business Transactions and Tax Planning Department.  His practice focuses primarily on corporate law, business transactions, financing and real estate transactions.  Mr. Ziven has extensive experience in buying and selling businesses, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, entity formations and capital transactions, real estate transactions, property tax planning and business succession planning.. In addition, Mr. Ziven has substantial business experience, serving as a corporate officer of the subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company for over five years, and providing sophisticated counseling and advice to business owners, senior management and high net worth individuals.  He has lectured before numerous business and professional groups regarding all aspects of corporate and business law.

Steven H. Kaufmann is a shareholder at Richards, Watson & Gershon and Chair of the Firm’s Coastal Law Department. For 34 years, Mr. Kaufmann has represented either the California Coastal Commission itself or represented landowners, developers and public entities with matters before that agency. His work has involved a broad array of Coastal Commission administrative matters, as well as a substantial amount of litigation involving challenges to or defense of Commission decisions. Mr. Kaufmann’s experience includes every aspect of California coastal regulation, including coastal development permits, appeals, federal consistency review and appeals to the Secretary of Commerce, exemptions, local coastal programs, public works plans, enforcement, and legislation, as well as related local entitlements and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). His work has produced successful results for clients on a host of projects involving complex energy or transportation-related issues; wetlands, environmentally sensitive habitat, or other habitat-related issues; golf courses, traditional hotels, timeshares, condominium hotels; and residences, subdivisions, commercial uses, and marinas. He has successfully challenged and defended decisions made by the Commission on coastal development permits, local coastal program amendments, and federal consistency.

Steven Daneshgar is a graduate of the American University of Paris, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School, where he graduated in the top half of his class. While attending law school, Steven Daneshgar served as an extern to the Honorable Bruce Minto in the Pomona Superior Courthouse.  After being admitted to practice law, Steven has extensively practiced civil litigation and personal injury before founding Daneshgar Law.  Steven is an extremely hard working and dedicated personal injury attorney who consistently demonstrates the experience necessary to achieve the best possible results for his clients.

Steven A. Mindel, a Certified Family Law Specialist* since 1998, is the Managing Partner of the 16 attorney Los Angeles based law firm Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP, and heads the firm's Business Transactions Department. Mr. Mindel’s practice focuses on pre and post marital agreements, complex child custody disputes, business valuations and support determination.. Mr. Mindel is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, and is the Chair of the State and Local Bar Liaison Executive Committee. He is also a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Family Law Section.   Mr. Mindel was appointed and served a two year term on the California State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee ("FLEXCOM".) He also served as an Advisor to FLEXCOM for four additional years.. Mr. Mindel previously served on the Governing Board of Directors of Los Angeles Free Clinic where he received two special recognition awards for his volunteerism. And also serves on the Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center Advisory Council. He is a lifetime member of the UCLA Alumni Association.. Mr. Mindel was named to the Super Lawyers list from 2004 through 2012, and was named one of Southern California's Top 100 lawyers from 2007 through 2012. Mr. Mindel was featured on the cover of the Super Lawyers insert in the 2009 issue of Los Angeles Magazine, as well as in an article titled, "The Man Who Would De-Fang Divorce," in the 2009 Super Lawyers Magazine.  He has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.. * Certified Family Law Specialist - State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Steven A. Brody is a graduate of Stanford Law School. He is a criminal defense attorney with state and federal experience, including multiple federal felony trials (jury and bench), state trials, and state and federal appeals of criminal cases, including oral argument before the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. He has handled a wide variety of felonies and misdemeanors, from robbery to prostitution, drug smuggling, assault with a deadly weapon, and many others.. Steve is also panel attorney for the Sixth District Appellate Program, the California Appellate, Appellate Defenders, Inc., and the First District Appellate Project. As a member of these organizations, Steve is appointed felony criminal appeals from around the state.

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

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

Stephen G Rodriguez and Partners' practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense. We represent clients, mostly in Los Angeles County, facing criminal charges at the misdemeanor and felony level in State and Federal courts. We also represent clients facing charges in juvenile court. We bring over 50 years+ of criminal defense experience to each one of our cases and make it work for you. We work hard for our clients and we get results!

Stephen Danz has over 30 years of practical legal experience, trying hundreds of cases within that time. Regularly appearing before the state and federal courts throughout the state of California, Mr. Danz has earned a reputation as a leading attorney for plaintiffs employment law. Known for his brilliant legal mind and incisive intellect, Stephen Danz is a strong advocate for his clients. When he is not practicing law, Mr. Danz flies his twin engine Cessna as well as spends time with his wife, and two sons. Stephen Danz has been an avid pilot since the early 70's, but an avid fan of airplanes since he was a young boy growing up in Seattle, Washington. After years of flying the California skies by himself en route to meetings with clients, court appearances and employment law seminars, Mr. Danz realized that the extra space in his plane could be better used. He just was not sure how. That was until he found out about Angel Flight, Inc. Since then, Mr. Danz has flown more hours (voluntarily) than any other pilot. While it is true Mr. Danz loves to fly, he now has an even greater purpose in his flights; to help those that are medically and financially aggrieved. If you ever call the office and ask for Mr. Danz and are told that he is not available, you can bet he is up in the sky piloting a small child to Disneyland, or a cancer patient to a better hospital.

Stephen Chen is a Certified Family Law Specialist ("CFLS"), has been selected as a top rated Family Law attorney in Los Angeles, California and is a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2018 through 2023.  Furthermore, Stephen was recognized as a top 100 Super Lawyers Rising Star across all areas of law for 2021 through 2023. Additionally, Stephen was selected as a Super Lawyer for 2024 and 2025.. During his time practicing Family Law, Stephen's primary goal has always been to achieve the best possible results for his clients while also being as cost efficient as possible in his approach.. Stephen graduated from Loyola Law School, where he found his passion for Family Law.  Prior to law school, Stephen attended the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) where he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science.

Stephen Bernard has been a litigator for over 43 years. A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Bernard joined his father's law firm in 1973. His father, Saul J. Bernard, also a native of Los Angeles, was a prominent family law attorney who started his own firm in 1930s. Both father and son attended University of California, and Saul Bernard stopped practicing law upon his death.. Stephen Bernard gained his extensive criminal experience by becoming a Panel member of both Adult and Juvenile criminal penals where he was counsel of record in over 300 felony cases with crimes ranging from assaultive conduct to residential burglary and murder. With his experience in hand, Mr. Bernard continued his practice in this area as well as in the area of catastrophic injury and class action litigation. Mr. Bernard also represents major art collectors and dealers in international transactions involving some of the great art of our time. His broad expertise and extraordinary record have made him a formidable figure in the California legal arena.. Throughout his career Mr. Bernard has represented high profile clients, both civil and criminal, as well as prosecuted actions against OC Sherriff’s Department. He was instrumental in procuring the largest single class action settlement in California.. Mr. Bernard has over 40 years of of legal experience in medical legal cases which he uses to attack both forensic and medical experts on both civil and criminal arenas. Stephen Bernard handles large complex litigation cases involving complex legal issues and involves usage of multiple experts in the courtroom. He has tried cases in both Northern and Southern California, Orange County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Santa Barbara County, Florida, and Nevada.

STEPHEN A. JAMIESON is a founding partner with the Los Angeles-based law firm Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson (SSJLaw), Stephen A. Jamieson is recognized as a leader in the areas of land use and zoning, alcoholic beverage licensing, compliance and disciplinary actions, government relations, and business and personal-injury litigation, both for the defense and for the plaintiff. He is licensed to represent clients in California, Michigan and Wisconsin, and has extensive experience working with all sizes of companies, from Fortune 100 publicly-traded corporations to stand-alone businesses.. Mr. Jamieson is admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. Federal Claims Court, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California. He is also a member of the Intertribal Court of Southern California.. Mr. Jamieson is rated AV® Preeminent with Martindale-Hubbell; a designation reserved for lawyers of the highest legal ability and outstanding legal ethics. His peers have voted him one of Best Lawyers® in America and rated him 10/10 on AVVO. Mr. Jamieson has also been honored by SuperLawyer as the top 1% of lawyers in Land Use/Zoning for each of the last 15 years. The National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals (NALCP) has recognized and honored Mr. Jamieson for his ongoing and exceptional commitment to his clients, awarding him the Most Valuable Associate Member Award in 2018.

Stacy Feinberg is the head of the family law department at Cypress, LLP where she represents clients engaged in high-stakes divorce proceedings involving complex property issues and/or custody disputes.  Stacy brings nearly a decade of sophisticated family law experience to the firm in the areas of asset division, spousal support, same sex divorce and child custody matters, parenting issues and post judgment modification.  She offers mediation services, working with both spouses to help them through the dissolution process and find common ground for settlement.  Stacy also practices in the area of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements. Stacy works with each client to hand-craft an agreement, making sure they understand the agreement and how it impacts their rights under California law.. Prior to joining Cypress, Stacy practiced family law at Oates, Knezevitch, Gardenswartz & Kelly PC, a prominent Aspen, Colorado law firm where she handled divorce litigation involving division of assets of high net worth individuals, complex business valuations, drug and alcohol related custody concerns and child support/spousal support contempt issues. Before that, Stacy was an associate at the Los Angeles law firm Christensen, Glaser, et. al., where she practiced business litigation.. Stacy is a member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. She received her J.D. in 2003 from UCLA School of Law and her undergraduate degree in 2000 from the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with honors. She is licensed to practice in both California and Colorado. For 2013, Stacy was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for Family Law.. Stacy lives with her husband and family in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles.  She is originally from Philadelphia.