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Anthony focuses his practice on advising employees with employment matters, wage and hour disputes, and non-compete/trade secret issues. Anthony also has substantial experience representing clients in business disputes and general liability matters.. Prior to founding The DAYE Firm, Anthony was Of Counsel for Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin. Anthony also spent several years serving as Senior Counsel for Jackson Lewis, one of the largest and most prestigious Labor and Employment law firms in America. During his tenure with the Weintraub and Jackson Lewis firms, Anthony defended and counseled corporate clients of all sizes as well as insurance companies in all types of employment matters and business disputes. Additionally, Anthony worked full time as on-site, in-house counsel for a firm client with over 8,000 employees worldwide. Anthony has been selected by California SuperLawyers as a Rising Star, a distinction reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40.. Anthony earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School Of Law in 2007 focusing primarily on Labor and Employment law. While a student, Anthony interned at the University of San Francisco School of Law Mediation Clinic. He also represented clients in mediations and hearings before the EEOC, DFEH and the California Labor Board.. Born in North Carolina, Anthony grew up in the Chicago area and Southern California. In his free time, Anthony enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.  He also enjoys working on his classic cars and rooting for the University of Southern California Trojan football team, where he played from 1998 to 2003.  As a Trojan, Anthony was a member of the 2002 Pac-10 Championship team which was victorious in the 2003 FedEx Orange Bowl.

Anoush Hakimi, Esq. is one of the founding partners of the firm. Mr. Hakimi is a seasoned lawyer with over thirteen years of experience. Mr. Hakimi has worked in the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country.. Mr. Hakimi is admitted to practice law in California, New York and Washington D.C. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCLA in 2000 with a degree in Political Science, and from the UCLA School of Law in 2003.. Mr. Hakimi has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Los Angeles Business Journal, the Daily Journal, National Public Radio and other national publications.. A large part of Mr. Hakimi's practice is advising professional athletes, in particular, retired NFL players in connection with the NFL Concussion Settlement. In addition to thousands of hours consulting clients regarding the NFL Concussion Settlement, Mr. Hakimi has also written extensively regarding this historic settlement.. Mr. Hakimi's early life experiences are the foundation for his tenacious quest for truth and justice under law for his clients. As a young child he escaped religious persecution and vowed from then on to stand for those who can't stand for themselves.

Annie is passionate about supporting and guiding clients through the complicated process of a personal injury case. She was first introduced to personal injury law by Sally Morin in 2009 when Sally hired her to be a legal assistant and paralegal in San Francisco.  Sally and her fast-paced, no-drama approach that allows her clients to get back to their lives and leave a stressful event behind, inspired Annie to take the next step in her career and attend law school.  After attending law school in Los Angeles, Annie worked as an Associate Attorney for the LA offices of Sedgwick LLP and Cozen O’Connor, where she served corporate defense clients in civil litigation.  In September 2017, Annie returned to Sally Morin Law to follow her passion for working directly with those in need, and to help launch the new Los Angeles office.  Annie is thrilled to be part of an incredibly talented group of women who are disrupting the practice of personal injury law and providing the type of service clients not only need, but deeply appreciate.. Annie received her J.D. in 2014 from Southwestern Law School, where she was the Editor in Chief of the Southwestern Law Review. She received her B.A. in political science from the University of California, San Diego in 2005.  When she is not advocating for her clients, Annie enjoys surfing, practicing yoga, hiking, traveling or simply riding her bike around town.. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:. California State Bar. Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Central District and Southern District of California (C.D. Cal., S.D. Cal.).

Ani Martirosian is an associate attorney at ADLI Law Group.. Ms. Martirosian specializes in intellectual property, patent, trademark, copyright prosecution and protection of trade secrets.. Prior to joining ADLI Law Group, Ms. Martirosian was an attorney at Phil IP Law Group, where she advised her clients in all aspects of intellectual property law including copyright, trademark, and patent related legal services and client counseling. Ms. Martirosian has also represented employees in all aspects of employment litigation, including wage and hour class action and unfair business practices. Ms. Martirosian is passionate about the work she does and the interests of her clients come before all other considerations.. Ms. Martirosian attained her Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from California State University, Northridge and graduated with honors. She worked in the Biotechnology field prior to attending law school.. Ms. Martirosian earned her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara Law School, where she received the Cali Excellence for Future Award and was a participant of honors moot court. Ms. Martirosian also participated in the Academic Success Program, where she mentored fellow law students and was the treasurer of the South Asian Law Student Association.. Ms. Martirosian is a member in good standing with the California State Bar and in the United States District Court for the Central District. She is fluent in English, Armenian and Russian.

Angeline Chen represents employers, employees, investors, students, and individuals in family-based immigration matters, and represents victims of certain crimes (U visa) and victims of domestic violence (VAWA). She works with businesses and employees in obtaining temporary work visas (H-1B, O, E-2, L-1, TN) and permanent residence for individuals such as professionals (EB-2, EB-3), executives (EB-1), investors (EB-5), entertainers, registered nurses, and individuals with extraordinary ability, including those in the sciences, arts, education, business, and athletic fields. Angeline also assists permanent residents in becoming US citizens, including application preparation and representation at the interview with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Angeline worked with the Shusterman group for over 4 years. Prior to that, she was a solo practitioner for 11 years in San Marino and Pasadena, CA. She has been interviewed on CNN, CTV, radio shows and featured on an article in for her pro bono work at the border as the co-founder of Rise to Reunite.. Angeline is also the President of the Board of Directors of YWCA Pasadena and a Board member of El Rio Community School. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).. She earned her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and received a Certificate of Study from the School of Business and Public Policy at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania School of Business. Angeline graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology, with a minor in Philosophy and Criminology, Law and Society.

ANGELA J. REDDOCK-WRIGHT - Employment Mediator, Los Angeles. A practicing attorney for nearly 25 years, Angela is the founder of the Reddock Law Group (RLG), a LA-based minority and woman-owned law firm specializing in the mediation, arbitration and investigation of employment law, Title IX sexual assault and misconduct, hazing, and bullying legal claims.. She also is a member of the panel of mediators and arbitrators at Signature Resolution, a private dispute resolution firm with offices throughout California.. Prior to opening RLG in 2011, Angela was an employment and labor law litigator for 15 years. During this time, she represented clients in the full array of employment law cases and handled two of the top hazing, wrongful death, and personal injury cases involving top sororities. She also handled the appeal in a high-profile juvenile criminal case involving a wrongful death resulting from teen bullying. Additionally, she handled two seminal cases involving gas and car wash industry owners who had administrative (NLRB), civil and criminal claims asserted against them for their alleged failure to pay proper wages and to provide meal and rest breaks, among other claims, to workers.. As a workplace and Title IX investigator, Angela is certified through the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI-CH). She has extensive experience investigating and mediating traditional workplace claims, along with Title IX sexual assault, hazing and bullying cases for K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Angela also serves on the LA County Equity Oversight Commission, a panel of expert attorneys who review the County’s human resources and equity investigations.. In recent years, Angela has worked on some of the most compelling projects in Los Angeles, including serving as a co-Administrator for the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the So-Fi Stadium where the LA Rams and Chargers football teams play; in the wake of the “Me Too” movement, Angela has worked with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) to assist in updating its member policies relating to the reporting of claims of sexual harassment; and serving as the Compliance Manager for the multi-billion dollar LAMP construction project at LAX. She also worked in-house as General Counsel, Chief Operating & HR Officer for the LA Urban League.. Angela has extensive experience in the government, civic, community, and non-profit sectors. She has run for and served in public office and has served on numerous public and non-profit sector boards and commissions.. Angela is driven by her life’s mission is to help employers and employees create great and healthy workplaces.

Angel Lalama is an immigration lawyer based in Los Angeles who serves the immigrant community throughout the United States and abroad. Angel’s experience with immigration law began in 2013, when he represented victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and persons in ICE custody, as a law clerk with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and his law school’s Immigration Clinic. Angel was raised by his parents who came to the United States from Ecuador in the late 1970’s. It is because of his upbringing that Angel can now bring to every one of his cases a unique understanding as to the many obstacles faced by immigrants in this country, whether it is a recent arrival fleeing their home country, someone living in the United States for decades without any legal status, or a foreign-born worker looking for employment opportunities in the U.S. Since attaining his law license in 2014, Angel has successfully represented hundreds of clients in family & employment-based immigration, waivers, naturalization, U Visas, VAWA, DACA and in immigration courts throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, New York, among others. Angel speaks English and Spanish and has been admitted to the State Bar of California, United States District Court of California Central District, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. I do not check avvo direct messages. Please call my office to schedule a consultation.

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.

Andrew Knapp is an adjunct professor at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California and Western State College of Law in Irvine, California, where he teaches both law schools’ Ninth Circuit Appellate Litigation Clinics. In that capacity, he regularly serves, along with his law students, as appointed pro bono counsel for immigration cases assigned through the Ninth Circuit’s law school clinic pro bono program. Andrew and his law students have won most of their pro bono Ninth Circuit appointed immigration cases, including Chavez Garcia v. Sessions, 871 F.3d 991 (9th Cir. 2017), Dimaya v. Lynch, 803 F.3d 1110 (9th Cir. 2015), Muniz Alvarado v. Lynch, 603 . 637 (9th Cir. 2015), Gomez Ponce v. Holder, 571 . 528 (9th Cir. 2014), and Hernandez v. Holder, 738 F.3d 1099 (9th Cir. 2013). The clinic’s big win in Dimaya v. Lynch was affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 5 to 4 decision, Sessions v. Dimaya, 138 S.Ct. 1204 (2018), in which Justice Kagan, writing for the majority, affirmed the Ninth Circuit’s invalidation of a criminal removal provision as unconstitutionally void for vagueness. Andrew also successfully moved the Ninth Circuit in Marinelarena v. Sessions, 886 F.3d 737 (9th Cir. 2018), to reconsider, before an 11 judge panel, the only case he and his Southwestern Appellate Litigation Clinic lost in a published decision (Marinelarena v. Sessions, 869 F.3d 780 (9th Cir. 2017). Subsequently, the 11 judge en banc panel, ruling 8 to 3, flipped this decision in Marinelarena v. Barr, 930 F.3d 1039 (9th Cir. 2019).. Andrew also serves as the Chief Financial Officer and lead volunteer attorney for Immigrant Access to Justice Assistance (“IAJA”), a charitable nonprofit which provides pro bono representation before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to disadvantaged noncitizens who would otherwise go without legal representation. Andrew’s last full time employment was as a staff attorney for the Board of Immigration Appeals in Falls Church, Virginia, from 2010 to 2011, drafting decisions for three Board member panels. Before that, he practiced immigration law in Los Angeles for over 10 years with Cifuentes Knapp & Associates, and for nearly 4 years in Orange County as a solo practitioner. Prior to that, he worked for the former U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as an asylum officer in the mid 1990’s.. For over the past 25 years, Andrew has successfully represented numerous noncitizens before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In all of his published cases, his clients have prevailed both before the Ninth Circuit, and, on remand, before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the Immigration Court. Andrew’s BIA wins include Matter of Ordaz, 26 I&N Dec. 637 (BIA 2015), abrogated in part on other grounds by the U.S. Supreme Court in Pereira v. Sessions, S.Ct. , 2018 WL 3058276 (June 21, 2018) (holding that a notice to appear that was served but never resulted in the commencement of removal proceedings does not have “stop time” effect for purposes of establishing eligibility for cancellation of removal). Andrew’s published Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals wins include: Chavez Garcia v. Sessions, 871 F.3d 991 (9th Cir. 2017) (holding that the Immigration Judge’s failure to inform Chavez-Garcia that his departure from the United States would constitute a waiver of his previously reserved right to appeal rendered his purported appeal waiver constitutionally invalid); Dimaya v. Lynch, 803 F.3d 1110 (9th Cir. 2015) (striking down a criminal deportation statute as unconstitutionally void for vagueness); Hernandez v. Holder, 738 F.3d 1099 (9th Cir. 2013) (holding that the Board of Immigration Appeals’ “place of filing” rule – mandating that a motion to reopen must be filed with the Immigration Judge after the Board dismisses a direct appeal on timeliness grounds – is not a jurisdictional bar to the Board’s authority to reopen removal proceedings); Mejia Hernandez v. Holder, 633 F.3d 818 (9th Cir. 2011) (finding a motion to reopen filing deadline equitably tolled for nearly seven years and that the petitioner’s waiting for his wife’s application to be adjudicated first was reasonable under the circumstances and did not show a lack of due diligence); De Rodriguez Echeverria v. Mukasey, 534 F.3d 1047 (9th Cir. 2008) (remanding where the Immigration Judge “erred in determining that Rodriguez was not under arrest at the time she gave her incriminating statement”); Recinos De Leon v. Gonzales, 400 F.3d 1185 (9th Cir. 2005) (where the Immigration Judge’s opinion was “literally incomprehensible” and the BIA summarily affirmed without opinion, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals could not review the substance of the decision and was required to remand); Reyes Melendez v. INS, 342 F.3d 1001 (9th Cir. 2003) (remanding where the Immigration Judge was “aggressive,” “snide,” and accused the noncitizen of moral impropriety, and where the Judge’s bias precluded full consideration of the noncitizen’s relevant hardship factors); Guadalupe Cruz v. INS, 240 F.3d 1209 (9th Cir. 2001) (holding that the BIA erred by not correcting the due process violation committed by the Immigration Judge’s erroneous application of the newly enacted “stop time” rule before its April 1, 1997 effective date).. Andrew’s accolades include the Alumni Achievement Award he was conferred on November 5, 2016 by his alma mater, Western State Law School, and the Ninth Circuit Distinguished Pro Bono Award, he and his supervising professor, Professor Gowri Ramachandran, were awarded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit at a ceremony at the Ninth Circuit’s Pasadena courthouse on September 26, 2018.. Andrew has participated as a panelist on many immigration law conference programs presented by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and local and national bar associations, including the June 15, 2018 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference seminar entitled “Preventing the Demise of Due Process,” the June 23, 2017 AILA Annual Conference seminar entitled “Void for Vagueness: How to Apply Johnson in the Immigration Context,” the January 14, 2016 United States Court of Appeals “Immigration Law Training,” the December 13, 2014 Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) seminar entitled “Practicing Immigration Law before the Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court,” the November 9, 2012 AILA California Chapters Conference seminar entitled “The Modified Categorical Approach in the Ninth Circuit,” the November 13, 2009 AILA California Chapters Conference seminar entitled “ICE Update - The ICE Storm,” the March 11, 2008 National AILA audio seminar entitled “TPS: What Kind of Status Is It?,” the October 24, 2012 AILA Southern California Chapter (SoCal AILA) seminar entitled “Beyond the Master Calendar Hearing: An Introductory Overview of Removal Defense for Newer Practitioners and Refresher Course for Existing Practitioners,” the March 17, 2010 SoCal AILA seminar entitled “Ninth Circuit Update,” the July 22, 2009 SoCal AILA seminar entitled “Nuances of Unlawful Presence,” the August 28, 2008 SoCal AILA seminar entitled “Immigration Court Practice Manual,” the July 20, 2006 SoCal AILA seminar entitled “Reinstatement of Removal and I 212 Waivers After Fernandez Vargas,” the May 27, 2004 Mexican American Bar Association (MABA) seminar entitled “Fighting Back Against the Unauthorized Practice of Law,” the May 15, 2003 SoCal AILA seminar entitled “Asylum/NACARA Update,” the June 27, 2002 MABA seminar entitled “How to do a Successful Motion to Reopen Before the Immigration Court,” and the November 3, 2001 AILA California Chapters Conference seminar entitled “KUTV New Channels for Victims of Crimes and Lonesome Spouses.”. Andrew’s articles and publications include:. “Void for Vagueness: How to Apply Johnson in the Immigration Context,” published in the 2017 American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference Handbook. Editor, 2013 American Immigration Lawyers Association California Chapters Conference Handbook. “The Modified Categorical Approach in the Ninth Circuit,” published in the 2012 American Immigration Lawyers Association California Chapters Conference Handbook. “ICE Update The ICE Storm,” published in the 2009 American Immigration Lawyers Association California Chapters Conference Handbook. BIA Finds Service Of OSC On Two Year Old Defective For Failure To Serve The Child’s Mother (,0927 ). Reopening Deportation Proceedings: A Look At Applicable Exceptions To Motions To Reopen (,0214 ). Andrew’s unpublished BIA victories are available on the internet at:. Hugo Alvarado Cortez A070 781 971 BIA Mar 10 2014 (vacating the denial of an I 130 step-parent, post-divorce, visa petition because the “case law does not require proof of active parenting and continuing financial support by a step parent.”). Daniel Nava A099 317 368 BIA March 30 2012 (reducing the bond set by an immigration judge from $20,000 to $7,500 for a criminal noncitizen with a pending Ninth Circuit appeal under Casas Castrillon v. DHS, 535 F.3d 942 (9th Cir. 2008)). Maritza Santos Ardon A073 904 816 BIA Aug 27 2013 (reopening proceedings for a single mother to apply for suspension of deportation as the parent of a U.S. born child who was battered by the child’s other, lawful permanent resident parent). (finding the service of the deportation charging document on a two year old defective for failure to serve the child’s mother)

Andrew has extensive experience representing clients throughout Southern California, in both state and federal courts. Andrew's areas of practice include criminal defense juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, education rights, and family law.

Andrew Delahunt prides himself on always being available, explaining the legal process to his clients, and working aggressively to obtain the best possible results. When Andrew Delahunt started his criminal defense practice he noticed that other attorneys were constantly marketing in order to retain as many clients as possible. The Law Office of Andrew Delahunt focuses on educating his clients, always maintaining communication with his clients, and insuring his clients are his top priority. As a result of this approach, almost every former client has referred their friends, family, and loved ones who are facing the horrible experience of being accused of a crime to the Law Offices of Andrew Delahunt.. Andrew Delahunt is a criminal defense attorney who has handled both federal and state cases throughout the State of California. Andrew Delahunt was born in Ireland and immigrated to Southern California when he was a child. As a naturalized citizen, Mr. Delahunt is fully aware of the importance of being able to remain in the United States. Furthermore, Mr. Delahunt has the compassion, knowledge, and experience necessary to protect your right to remain in this country by avoiding convictions that result in dire immigration consequences.. Mr. Delahunt has devoted his entire legal career to defending people accused of crimes. Throughout his three years of law school he interned for the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. For the first year he worked in the felony department, where he wrote motions, met with clients, researched case law, drafted and filed expungment motions. The second year he worked in the writs and appeals department, assisting clients by writing and filing motions to suppress. The third year, Mr. Delahunt became a certified law clerk and began appearing in court to argue motions under the supervision of an attorney.. After law school, Mr. Delahunt became an associate at one of the most prestigious criminal defense law firms in the State of California. While at the firm, Mr. Delahunt handled cases varying from minor driving violations to felony strike offenses which carry severe prison sentences. In addition to handling general criminal cases, Andrew Delahunt focused on medical marijuana cases which involved complicated defenses that if presented properly to the Judge and District Attorney could result in dismissals.. In early 2013, Andrew Delahunt started his own criminal practice and currently maintains offices in West Hollywood and Anaheim. Andrew Delahunt has devoted his practice to serving those that need him the most. When facing a criminal charge Mr. Delahunt is the attorney that has the empathy, education, and experience to provide the defense his clients deserve.. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of searching for a criminal defense attorney feel confident that Mr. Delahunt and his office are always available to work for you and your family.

Andrew Bernknopf integrates the practice of tax law, business law and estate planning, with an emphasis on international issues.His work involves:. International and domestic tax, trust and estate planning.. U.S. immigration and emigration tax planning.. Inbound and outbound structures for investments, real estate and business interests.. Foreign and U.S. grantor and non-grantor trust structures.. Startup, merger and acquisition and exit structures.. Entertainment and technology industry taxation.. Corrective U.S. tax compliance and tax controversy representation.. Counsel to family offices.

Ana Gomez-Garcia, Esq. is a skilled workers’ compensation attorney in Culver City who is dedicated to assisting injured workers throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. She is a founding lawyer at Reed & Garcia Law, PC and has experience working for insurance companies as a defense attorney. These insights allow her a unique view into how the other side of the case may operate and she uses this knowledge to provide exceptional legal care to all her clients in need. As a zealous advocate and committed legal representative, Ana will face and fight these large companies on your behalf. Contact Reed & Garcia Law, PC today to schedule your free initial case consultation.

An experienced Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney and a Partner at Hinden & Breslavsky, Stephen M. Hinden is committed to fighting for the rights of injured workers across the state of California. At the firm, he represents clients who need assistance filing workers’ comp claims or who have had their claims delayed or denied. He is proud to be the voice his clients need.Prior to entering the legal professional, Stephen co-founded and ran a successful sports management organization in Westwood, CA. He decided to pursue his passion for helping others and attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2003.Stephen is a member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) and has served as a Marina Del Rey District Office Judge pro tem from 2013 – present. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Call today for a free consultation.

An engaged, aggressive litigator, Chantal McCoy Payton has a passion for the field of employment law and helping her clients to obtain compensation and justice when they suffer illegal conduct in the workplace. Described by her clients as a compassionate, attentive attorney, she understands the difficulties employees face when they are being harassed, discriminated against, or not paid in accordance with the law. She has committed her career to being a voice for employees undergoing such struggles.. Throughout her career, Ms. Payton has represented hundreds of employees in various professions in all stages of their career, in navigating workplace disputes and aggressively advocating for financial compensation when employers have failed to follow the law. Her clients have included business executives and owners, attorneys, paralegals, doctors, nurses, school teachers, and other professionals, and workers at various levels within the healthcare, retail, service, construction, manufacturing, housekeeping, and hospitality industries. In her practice, she has obtained numerous six-figure settlements on behalf of her clients, including in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action matters.

An accomplished trial attorney, Sergio A. Castaneda received his law degree from UCLA School of Law and is licensed in California, the Central District of California’s U.S. District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Over a 25-year career, he has focused on clients who might otherwise be overlooked. His very first case after founding his own firm involved a single mother who’d been sued by her prior attorney and hit with a $50,000 arbitration award. Sergio challenged that award with a trial de novo, won at trial, and secured her attorney fees—proving that thorough preparation yields success. Since then, he has represented both juveniles and adults in criminal matters, from minor charges to life-threatening risks. Rather than rely on one-size-fits-all defenses, Sergio and his team develop bespoke strategies that center each client’s background. Coupled with transparent, ongoing communication, this approach has become the hallmark of Castaneda Law’s commitment to winning results.

Amy Duerk has over two decades of civil litigation experience defending corporations in matters including employment, fraud, antitrust, multidistrict class action, legal malpractice, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, product liability, and contract disputes. As a litigator, Amy has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Her clients have included Fortune 500 companies, including companies in the technology, energy, media and entertainment, gaming, and insurance industries, as well as law firms, non-profit organizations, and individuals.. Amy specializes in highly sensitive and complex internal investigations and is an Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH). She follows the highest standards of excellence to perform neutral, thorough and trauma-informed investigations across all industries. Amy has investigated claims of sex- and race-based harassment and discrimination, assault, retaliation, conflict of interest, breach of fiduciary duty, bullying, embezzlement, and fraud.. As part of her pro bono work, Amy represented survivors of domestic violence, which moved her to look for better solutions to family disputes. Trained as a mediator, Amy occasionally serves as a pro bono mediator in divorces to help families mitigate the financial and emotional toll of litigation.. Amy is licensed to practice in California and Montana, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts of California and Montana as well as the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She currently serves on the board of a local food security nonprofit organization, Garden City Harvest.

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Almuhtada Smith is the managing partner at ARS IP Law Firm, P.C. He focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property and capital raising in the technology and real estate industries. His practice encompasses advising early stage companies from formation to startup financing, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and private placements, and securities law.. Mr. Smith has extensive experience representing clients in connection with financing and related securities matters. He continually advises early-stage clients on capital raising transactions spanning friends and family rounds to Series A rounds and beyond. He also advises individuals and companies on how to structure a real estate syndicate and other real estate capital raising transactions.. In addition to his practice, Mr. Smith serves as Chairman of the Los Angeles Southwest College Foundation Board and as a Young Professionals Board member of the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools. He has served as an officer and board member of the John M. Langston Bar Association and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of West Los Angeles.

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.

Alisa S. Edelson is Counsel in the Los Angeles office of Klinedinst PC with significant experience in the areas of business, professional liability, entertainment, and intellectual property law.. Ms. Edelson has represented individuals and businesses in a wide variety of disputes involving, among other things, unfair competition, defamation, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, copyright and trademark infringement, idea submission, and wrongful termination in state and federal courts. In addition, she has counseled clients concerning branding and intellectual property protection and enforcement including with respect to due diligence, clearance, prosecution, and management. Ms. Edelson is also experienced in drafting website agreements, such as terms of use, privacy policies, and video and personal appearance releases.. Ms. Edelson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Irvine and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School. During law school, she held leadership positions as the Executive Editor and Chief Production Editor of the Entertainment Law Review. Ms. Edelson served as a judicial extern for the late Honorable Stephen M. Hillman of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Alfred M. Freitas is the founder of the Law Office Alfred M. Freitas, with offices in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients countywide. With more than 35 years of experience in landlord-tenant, family, and business law, he is a veteran attorney who is ready to put his knowledge and skill to work for you. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients who is dedicated to helping them achieve exceptional results both inside and outside the courtroom.. Education. Mr. Freitas is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He went on to pursue his legal education at the Southwestern University School of Law where he earned his juris doctor degree. He was admitted to practice in 1978 in the state of California and has been serving individuals and businesses in private practice ever since.. Experience. Mr. Freitas has had a diverse career as both the founder of his own law firm in 1979 and in several other roles. He began his career as an associate attorney and research clerk for three years at McKiernan, Gurrola, Moriwaki & Brady. In 1979, he started his own firm, the Law Office Alfred M. Freitas, and two years later, simultaneously began working as an associate professor at Trade Tech College from 1981 to 1985. Mr. Freitas focused on his own practice for nearly 20 years before serving as corporate counsel at Collegen RX from 2005 to 2007. For nearly his entire career, he has helped clients in landlord-tenant disputes and continues to largely focus his practice in this area.. Associations and Activities. Mr. Freitas is committed to contributing to the legal community and has been an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association since 2009. He is also a frequently lecturer on landlord-tenant matters, including rent control limits in evictions and eviction issues for real estate professionals.

Alexander Tsao is a Shareholder/Partner at Venerable where his current practice focuses on victims' rights advocacy and personal injury/tort law. With a diverse legal background, and having worked as a senior associate for one of the most prestigious law firms in the country, Mr. Tsao currently represents a wide array of clients in his practice at Venerable. He has helped his clients receive nearly 100 million dollars as compensation for their pain and suffering related to personal injury matters. He has even received settlements of over $1,000, for his clients though they were ultimately found liable for the accidents causing injury. Those types of results stem from advanced strategy, diligent preparation and a winning reputation.. In addition to his civilian practice, Mr. Tsao was formerly a judge advocate/military lawyer in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a Chief Prosecutor, Chief Civil Law Officer, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.. This is Mr. Tsao's statement about how his firm, Venerable Injury Law, differs from others in the industry:. Our experience in winning: Our team has handled thousands of personal injury cases, from claim opening through litigation, and we've never failed to obtain compensation for the clients that we have retained through case completion.. Our team capabilities: Our team has not only processed and handled thousands of cases dealing with all kinds of accidents and injuries, from soft tissue to wrongful death, but we have handled them in many different languages including, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and English. We know that effective communication starts with being able to communicate with the client in their native language.. Our cutting edge technology: We utilize a custom-designed software application known as ClaimTrack (patent pending) that has a three tiered system for improving the way personal injury claims are handled. At the bottom layer, which we call Operations, we have drastically improved the efficiency with which we handle and process all of our cases. The second layer, known as the Provider Portal is where we have the ability to share information, including client index information, provider information, insurance contacts, and more, with relevant third-parties. The third and top layer, which serves as the catalyst for the ClaimTrack system, is the Client Portal, where clients can view all their case information, including claim status, directly from their phone through the ClaimTrack mobile application. The use of ClaimTrack technology and the client portal expedities claims processing, increases claim value, and potentially reduces legal fees for the client.

Alex Yebri is the founding attorney of Hillcrest Law, PC, a top rated California personal injury and business law firm. Alex is directly and personally involved in every case and believes that providing individualized attention to each client is the most effective way to succeed in or out of court.. Prior to founding Hillcrest, Alex spent his legal career at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Proskauer Rose LLP, international law firms consistently recognized as two of the best in the world. He represented numerous Fortune 500 companies at these law firms and uses his expertise to fight to obtain maximum compensation for his clients. Alex is a graduate of USC Law School, a native of Los Angeles and a member of the State Bar of California.

Alex M. Brucker is the founding partner in the Pension and Employee Benefits law (ERISA) firm of Brucker & Morra. This exclusive ERISA law practice prevents/solves federal tax and fiduciary law problems involving pension and cash balance plans, ESOPs 401(k) and profit sharing plans, 403(b) plans health and welfare plans and deferred compensation (409A and 457 plans). Alex is an Expert Witness and acts as a co-litigation counsel for pension and benefits related cases.. Alex is a nationally recognized employee benefits/ERISA lawyer, speaker and author. His knowledge of the intricacies of the regulations and policies of the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor, results in exceptional insight, experience, credibility, authority—and creative solutions—for his clients.. He began his career in benefits law in 1974, the year the ERISA law was enacted. His legal career grew with the law — a claim few attorneys in his field can make. He has since grown to be a tireless advocate for tax equity, particularly for privately owned businesses and business owners, and has worked with Congress on pension and tax legislation.. Alex has appeared before the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, the National Institute of Pension Administrators, the California CPA Foundation for Education Conferences, the Annual Enrolled Actuaries Conference, the Western Pension and Benefits Conference, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, and the University of Southern California Federal Tax Institute speaking on such issues as ERISA fiduciary obligations, investing and liabilities, 401(k), pension and profit sharing plans, and IRS and Department of Labor controversies and compliance initiatives. Alex leads continuing education pension and employee benefits workshops for attorneys, plan administrators, trustees, accountants, and insurance and financial professionals.. Alex is a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefit Counsel and a director of the Small Business Council of America, Washington, D.C. (SBCA), a National nonprofit organization representing the interests of privately held businesses. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, and a current member of the Motion Picture and Television Tax Institute.. In 2009, Alex was honored with a Congressional Award for his outstanding leadership, dedication and achievement on behalf of the Small Business Council of America of Washington, D.C.  In 2010, Alex legislated to obtain needed relief from disproportionate IRS penalties; the results of his efforts were enacted into the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, for which he received the SBCA Special Appreciation Award. Each year he is awarded the Super Lawyer award by Super Lawyers Magazine.. Alex acts as co-counsel in employee benefits (ERISA) litigation and is often engaged as an expert witness on pension and employee benefits (ERISA) issues.. Alex’s goal is to find a solution to his client’s problem. He is well known for never taking “no” for an answer, and is notorious for inspiring dread among Internal Revenue Service auditors when CPAs and plan administrators declare, “If you don’t settle reasonably, we’ll call in Brucker!”