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AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. RECEIVED MORE THAN 60 LEGAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS SINCE 2015 RELATED TO OUTSTANDING SERVICE, ADVOCACY, CASE RESULTS, AND REPRESENTATION.. Since starting his solo practice in 2015, Mr. McAllister's case results include: (i) felony jury trial, client facing more than 20 years prison, jury voted 12 to 0 NOT GUILTY; (ii) DUI jury trial, CASE DISMISSED after jury voted 7 to 5 NOT GUILTY; (iii) multiple CASES DISMISSED on the first day of trial; (iv) multiple CASES DISMISSED during negotiations with prosecutor; (v) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors at preliminary hearings; (vi) multiple felony counts REDUCED to misdemeanors during negotiations with prosecutor; (vi) D.A. REJECTS based on negotiations with prosecutor prior to case being filed, and more.  Please see case results section for more information on some of our outstanding case results. *Disclaimer on case results:  prior case results cannot guarantee similar outcomes on your case or future cases.. Mr. McAllister is passionate about criminal defense and civil rights; his passion stems from the negative experiences that many of his family members and friends have had with the criminal justice system.  Being arrested or having a loved one arrested can be a scary, frustrating, and stressful experience, and the collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction can last a lifetime.  Mr. McAllister founded his law firm to fight for the best possible results and help people during this difficult time; indeed, he uses his skills, passion, knowledge and expertise to fight for an outcome that will minimize both the direct and collateral consequences of having contact with the criminal justice system.. Mr. McAllister gradauted from Howard University School of Law in 2009.  His work experience includes (i) the D.C. Public Defender Service, and (ii) White & Case LLP - a top ranked international law firm.  Before starting his own law firm, he received mentoring and training from some of the top attorneys in the nation.. Mr. McAllister is licensed to practice in the State of California (state cases) as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California (federal cases).  He represents juveniles and adults in misdemeanor and felony cases.

Aaron M. Lavine began his career working for prominent Los Angeles plaintiffs’ trial attorneys, where he handled cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful deaths, and product liability, in addition to professional liability and insurance bad faith matters. Mr. Lavine’s civil litigation practice continues with a focus on fighting to help seriously injured people find justice and resolving business disputes on a contingency business.  He has also worked as outside general counsel, advising businesses on transactional matters and vigorously litigating on their behalves.  Mr. Lavine has tried multiple cases to verdict, in addition to numerous arbitrations and mediations.. Mr. Lavine mentors college students through his work as a director with the Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Board at UCSB. He also volunteers with Los Angeles Animal Services, Minds Matter Los Angeles-- an organization helping under-privileged high school students attend college-- and is involved in fundraising for leukemia and juvenile diabetes related charities.  He is a member of Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA), Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers.  Mr. Lavine is admitted to practice in all California state courts and multiple federal court jurisdictions.

Aaron Brock is a partner at Brock & Gonzales. They are an employment and personal injury law firm. They are trial lawyers who are committed to protecting the rights of employees and fighting for victims of serious injuries throughout California.. A native of Waco, Texas, Aaron has dedicated his entire legal career to representing employees in claims against their employers and individuals who have been seriously injured by the wrongful acts of others. Before founding Brock & Gonzales, LLP, Aaron worked at some of the nation's largest and most prominent plaintiffs law firms, and was most recently a partner at a California based firm. In his career, he has represented thousands of individuals in employment and personal injury cases and has earned millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.. Aaron is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School. At Loyola, he was an extern in the United State Federal District Court, a member on the nationally ranked Byrne Trial Advocacy Team, a staffer on Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review, Captain of Loyola Marymount's intercollege debate team, Vice-President of the Loyola Marymount student body and Chair of the Student Senate.. As recognition of his successes, Aaron has been selected a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyer magazine every year since 2009, an honor based on the review of other lawyers and available to only 2.5% of eligible attorneys in California. In 2016, he was named one of the up-and-coming 25 attorneys in Orange County and one of the up-and-coming 100 attorney in all of Southern California by his peers in Super Lawyer magazine. He was also named one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in California under the age of 40 in 2013.

Aaron B. Swerdlow joined Gerard Fox Law as corporate and transactional counsel with an emphasis on guiding entertainment and emerging technology clients with transactional, and employment law matters.. As the general counsel of a boutique sports agency, Mr. Swerdlow advised professional basketball coaches and retired NBA athletes on employment, licensing, sponsorship, estate planning, and equity investment matters.  He worked with high-profile coaches and sports executives, including NBA coaches, general managers, team presidents, and NCAA head coaches, and managed the agency’s internal legal matters.  He has assisted clients with the development and initial launch of new businesses, while also providing advice regarding corporate formation, intellectual property, and arbitration.. Mr. Swerdlow has experience drafting and revising secured and unsecured credit and mortgage-backed lending facility agreements. He also has experience with commercial mortgage loan agreements and performing due diligence on behalf of regional banks lending to mid-market commercial and residential investors. Mr. Swerdlow’s work on complex business transactions and esports has been nationally-recognized in legal, business, and mainstream news publications, including Law360, USA Today, VentureBeat, the California Daily Journal, and InsideCounsel.  He is the editor-in-chief of the sports law section in Matthew Bender’s quarterly treatise, “Entertainment Industry Contracts,” has consulted for a Los Angeles-area NCAA Division II athletic department, and regularly serves on sports law panels.. Mr. Swerdlow also worked as in-house counsel with a venture-backed technology start-up, where he negotiated partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and worked on finance and corporate transactions, including private equity, convertible debt, and private placement transactions.. Mr. Swerdlow has also worked for the athletic department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and two mid-sized east coast law firms. He also is the Community Service Chair of the Georgetown Club of Los Angeles and maintains an active pro bono practice.. Mr. Swerdlow received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2011, where he was an Executive Articles Editor of the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy and a member of the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance.  He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with honors in 2006.

A.  Lawyer - corporate and securities transactional matters (federal securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, business combinations, public and private offerings, complex financing transactions, takeovers and related matters) - entity transactional business matters from formation, financing, marketing, branding, to multiple exit strategies.. B.  Admitted to bar, 1967, California and United States District Court, Central District of California and Eastern District of California, and State Bar of California. C.  United States of America Supreme Court, 1972. D.  Alpha Epsilon Pi Social Fraternity and Tau Epsilon Rho Professional Law Fraternity. E.  United States Army/California National Guard (1965 - 1971). F.  Corporations Counsel, Department of Investment, Division of Corporations, State of California (Los Angeles, California Office) 1965-1967. G.  Judge Pro Tem, various dates Los Angeles Court and Mediator, various dates Riverside Superior Court). H.  Principal in various firms from 1967 to present (Ronald J. Stauber; Blacker & Stauber; Stauber & Gersh; Stauber & Ungar; Ronald J. Stauber, Inc.). Recognized and listed in “The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers,” LexisNexis and Martindale-Hubbell Register of Most Distinguished Law Practices, 2006 to present.. Listed in various professional biographical publications (including, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory [av rating] and Who's Who in American Law [various editions]).. Member, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Riverside County and American Bar Associations  (various dates from 1967 - member of various law sections, real estate, business and corporate law, etc.;  Member of the Business Law Section and the Corporate Compliance Committee of American Bar Association).. MVAT Foundation, a non-profit corporation (Wounded Warrior Project, Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, Green Beret Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, K9s for Warriors, Gary Sinise Foundation - support),  co-founder and member of Board of Directors.  $1.2 Million disbursed to charities serving U.S. military veterans and families since 2007.. Has received City of Los Angeles Certificates of Appreciation in recognition and acknowledgment for community service and/or pro bono legal services, 1995-2002.. Is an avid golfer, member of two country clubs, active in club “politics.”  Is a philatelist, specializes in 19th Century United States classic stamps. Owns, shows and races classic automobiles – pre-war automobiles - invited to and participated in Concours d’ Elegance (GreyStone Manor, Rodeo Drive, Palos Verdes, San Marino, CA -  award winner).  Holds competition racing permits - licenses – Sports Car Club of America, SVRA and Vintage Auto Racing Association. Invited to race and raced at 2014, 2015 and 2016 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion – Pebble Beach, CA.. Active in various professional, social and hobby associations related to interests.

A skilled negotiator and client’s biggest advocate. Pirian Law was founded by attorney Wiesman Pirian. With over a decade of experience with personal injury law, Wiesman understands the impact an accident can have on your life. That’s why he’s dedicated his practice to providing exceptional personal service for those who have experienced an accident.. The aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming, as Wiesman Pirian has witnessed over and over with his clients. Hands-on approach ensures you’ll have the confidence in your case that you need to reduce the stress on you and your family. I am committed to getting you back on your feet by diligently working to get you the financial compensation and the justice that you deserve following your accident.

A passionate advocate for social justice, I have worked on behalf of individuals facing daunting legal challenges for my entire legal career. With experience in state and federal court, I have taken dozen of cases to verdict. Having worked at the Federal Public Defender and at Public Counsel, I am now in private practice. I represent criminal defendants facing both misdemeanors and felonies. I also puruse civil rights claims on behalf of individuals who have been harmed and who are seeking justice.

A partner at the Los Angeles office of Ford Harrison, LLP, attorney Daniel Chammas has broad experience in employment law and class action defense. As a member of Venable’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, he represents media production studios, major consumer goods and services providers, and other companies against consumer class actions and an extensive range of employment claims, from sexual harassment to unpaid wages. Daniel Chammas also advises clients in various employment matters, such as leave and disability guidelines, wage and hour law compliance, and employee dismissal.Prior to joining Venable, Dan Chammas spent 17 years handling employment law and class action suits at Venable LLP and McDermott Will & Emery LLP. Over the course of his career, he has defeated class certification or achieved favorable resolution in all manner of employment disputes. Daniel Chammas has successfully defended clients in such notable class actions as a disability discrimination suit brought by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and an alleged wage and hour violation claim against a multinational wireless tracking company tried before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.Before beginning his career, Dan Chammas graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a BA in political science and earned a JD from Stanford University Law School.

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A Los Angeles-native, Ms. Berjis received her Bachelors of Arts in History, from California State University, Long Beach, and subsequently earned her Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School.  As a law student, Ms. Berjis received the Academic Achievement Award (for getting the highest grade in her class) in an impressive six (6) courses, which included Civil Procedure II, Remedies, Evidence, Legal Research & Writing II, Criminal Law, and Criminal Procedure.  In addition to her academic success, as a law student, Ms. Berjis also was a member of the Trial Advocacy Team.. Prior to founding BERJIS l MYERS, Ms. Berjis had the privilege of working as a law clerk, at the largest trial court in the United States, for over eight (8) years.  As a student law clerk, Ms. Berjis was responsible for reviewing and analyzing all limited jurisdiction court judgments by default, stipulations for entry of judgment, and default judgments in unlawful detainer actions, as well as reviewing and processing time-sensitive ex parte motions & applications for both general and limited jurisdiction cases.  Such experience has provided Ms. Berjis with extensive and priceless knowledge & expertise in the field of civil litigation.  Ms. Berjis, also, spent one (1) summer as an extern for a Los Angeles County Superior Court (Civil) Judge, followed by two (2) summers externing as a law clerk, at the Office of the Los Angeles County Public Defender, and then, several months as an intern, for the Supervising Judge of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts.  In fact, thanks to her work, within the court system, for so many years, Ms. Berjis brings unmatchable insight to each of her client’s cases, and, for that reason confidently knows exactly what it takes to get the job done, correctly and successfully.. Ms. Berjis' bar admissions include the State Bar of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

A leading Southern California trial lawyer, Bill Newkirk seeks justice for people who are victims of medical malpractice, serious personal injuries, brain injuries, drug errors, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. Mr. Newkirk often earns clients significant verdicts and settlements, such as a recent $3.7 million settlement for a pedestrian struck by a trash truck who now is confined to a wheelchair. Mr. Newkirk is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell; listed on Southern California Super Lawyers; and is a 2010 National Finalist on Lawdragon's Top 500 Lawyers in America.

A fearless and aggressive trial lawyer, Sara Azari provides her clients with quality representation.. After graduating from Southwestern University School of Law in 1999, Ms. Azari joined the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie in their Rio de Janeiro Offices.. As of 2001, Ms. Azari has devoted her career to state and federal criminal defense. In 2005, she started the Law Office of Sara Azari in Los Angeles, California, on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.. An aggressive trial lawyer, Ms. Azari provides her clients with tough and honest representation in the defense of criminal cases. She has successfully defended major criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout Southern California and the southwestern United States.. In addition to her outstanding trial record, Ms. Azari has negotiated successful resolutions and dispositions in criminal, regulatory, and administrative matters.. Ms. Azari provides A to Z representation to her clients in misdemeanor and felony matters from the investigation phase through trial, as well as in post-conviction matters and before administrative boards and departments.

A diligent, problem-solving, and results-oriented professional with substantial expertise in healthcare transactional and regulatory law.  I have more than 20 years of law firm and in-house experience representing a variety of healthcare providers and companies in complex business transactions and navigating a myriad of different healthcare laws and regulations.. My practice at the Law Offices of Robert A. Polisky focuses on the representation of healthcare providers and companies, including hospitals, medical groups, accountable care organizations, management companies, billing companies, diagnostic imaging centers, cancer treatment centers, surgery centers, laboratories, equipment lessors, health information technology companies, and others associated with the healthcare industry. Areas of expertise include:. Healthcare Transactions. •  Structuring, drafting, and negotiating healthcare transactions, including joint ventures and syndications, accountable care arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, loan documents, management agreements, real estate and equipment leases and subleases, professional services agreements, joint development and licensing agreements, and clinical trial agreements•  Formation and governance of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships•  Structuring, drafting, and negotiating employment, independent contractor, and medical director agreements. Healthcare Regulatory. •  Advising on a wide range of healthcare compliance and regulatory matters, including physician self-referral (Stark Law and its state law counterparts), fraud and abuse (e.g., federal and state anti-kickback laws and false claims), Medicare enrollment and reimbursement, HIPAA and state privacy laws, corporate practice of medicine, licensure, marketing, and accreditation•  Representing healthcare providers and companies in matters involving Medicare contractors, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and The Joint Commission•  Development and implementation of compliance programs. General Business Law. •  Training business development, sales, marketing, and operations personnel in regulatory compliance and minimizing risk•  Developing creative solutions to resolve contractual disputes, maximizing revenue and avoiding costly litigation•  Review of marketing materials•  Strategic business advice concerning healthcare transactions

A creative, energetic and passionate young attorney with a dynamic and innovative commitment to client-centered advocacy through civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

A BOLD APPROACH TO LEGAL MATTERS.. Harris Bricken’s commitment to exceptional work has made us a leading name in international law, IP, cannabis, and psychedelic law. Yet we are always seeking to further build our global connections and our dynamic team. We welcome the opportunity to talk with bold, innovative legal professionals who identify with our values and our vision.. Hilary Bricken is widely regarded as one of the premier cannabis business and regulatory attorneys in the United States. As head of Harris Bricken’s Los Angeles office and Chair of its Regulated Substances Practice Group, Hilary helps cannabis companies with a wide range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, transactions, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.. The National Law Journal called Hilary a “Cannabis Law Trailblazer” and Chambers and Partners chose her as the best ("Band 1") cannabis attorney on the entire West Coast. Super Lawyers Magazine has named her a "Rising Star" every year for the last five years, and both the American Bar Association and the Puget Sound Business Journal chose her for their "40 under 40" editions.. In addition to zealously serving her clients, Hilary also regularly contributes to the firm’s Canna Law Blog.. Website:. Blog:. Ted Talk:. ?v=0M4Fse1Ioaw&feature=emb_title

100% Plaintiff Personal Injury. Civil Courtroom Lawyer- in both state and federal courts - a Best Lawyers in America- peer only chosen for 15+ years (this is solely a peer reviewed chosen listing- and only by experienced lawyers-  there is no charge for being selected: the lawyers are listed when a certain number of experienced lawyers anwer this: "if a close family member needed XXX type of legal servies and you could not perform thta service, who would you suggest they reain" - "AV" rated (the very top rating in both legal ability and ethics ) by Martindale Hubbell - the USA's oldest and largest attorney rating firm-- - CA Court Judges appointed Ed Pfiester leadership (including Lead Plaintiff Counsel ) positions in 4 different mass tort litigation cases on behalf of over 500 injured survivors / families of deceased . And the Pfiester Law Corp directly represented over 100 of them

- 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.