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Urbanic & Associates has been fighting discrimination and harassment in the workplace for years, respresenting clients and working with partners throughout California to promote workplaces without fear.   We may not take every case that comes to us, but if we take a case, we fight to win.. If you've been fired, threatened, or harassed, you need an honest look at your situation.. If you want to tell your story to a screener, high school student, or a referral service, don't call us.  If you want to meet your attorney for the first time at trial, don't call us.  If you don't want to be kept informed about the status of your case, don't call us.. However if you want to have a meaningful, thorough discussion with an actual attorney, call Urbanic & Associates.  We talk to our clients -- not just once, but all the time.  If you don't know what's going on with your case, we aren't doing our job.  If you can't reach an attorney, we aren't doing are job.   Sound too good to be true?  Give us a call, and ask to speak to James Urbanic directly.. I'm Jim Urbanic.  I like a good fight, and I'd like to help you.

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 In contrast to other firms, The Law Office of Tara L. Cooper is free from outdated billing requirements and rigid fee structures.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

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

Scott McVarish is the founding attorney at the Employment Litigation and Negotiation Law Office, A.P.C. and the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C. He focuses on solving his clients' problems in negotiation and litigation in state, federal and immigration agencies and courts. With an award-winning staff in two separate law offices, Mr. McVarish's teams can focus their experience on your wrongful termination, wage and hours claims, sexual harassment claims and complex immigration cases.. Scott has been chosen as faculty for national attorney conference and interviewed on NPR's Marketplace, the New Republic and nationally syndicated radio programs and in Spanish on Radio Guadalupe, La Opinion and Univision. He serves on the executive committee for the advocacy non-profit Clergy Laity United for Economic Justice- Los Angeles (), focusing on matters related to employment and immigrants.  He frequently educates community members on their rights in trainings sponsored by churches, non-profits and unions.. Scott graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in International Communications (through the College of Honors Program), and then later earned a joint- J.D., and M.A. from the UCLA School of Law and School of Public Policy respectively.. In law school, Scott’s honors included winning the Equal Justice America Fellowship and was named UCLA’s first-ever LeBeauf Scholar and the UCLA Affiliates' "Student of the Year" award. Scott studied "Ethics and Theology" one year at El Seminario Biblico Latinoamericano in San Jose, Costa Rica and remains fluent in Spanish. At the age of 20, Scott wrote the book The Greening of New Zealand, published by Random House, detailing strategies of local environmental, labor and community groups in New Zealand where he lived for two years.

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Paul R. Hammons is both an Attorney and a Certified Public Accountant. His Los Angeles-based practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Probate Administration, and Estate and Personal Tax Returns.. Mr. Hammons has helped hundreds of clients in the courtroom, in the boardroom, and at tax time. His unique educational and professional background offers his clients a “one-stop-shop” to solve all of their Estate-related needs.. BACKGROUNDPaul R. Hammons received his Bachelor’s degree from Claremont Men’s College and his MBA from the University of Southern California. In 1995 Mr. Hammons recognized the need to expand his practice to assist the community in the area of Probate and Real Property Law and thus went back to law school at Western States University in Fullerton. He graduated with honors in the Top 10% of his class, and passed the bar on his first try.. EDUCATIONB.A. in Economics, Claremont Men’s CollegeM.B.A., University of Southern CaliforniaJ.D., Western States University, Fullerton, CA. PROFESSIONAL LICENSESCalifornia Certified Public Accountant (1981)California Attorney Bar Admission (2000)United States District Court (2001)United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (2006)United States Tax Court (2007). PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMember, The State Bar of CaliforniaMember, Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember, California Society of Certified Public Accountants

My practice focuses on the representation of corporations and individuals (plaintiff and defense) in a wide variety of litigation areas including but not limited to catastrophic personal injury, employment law, general liability and entertainment/transactional matters.. Having previously worked in the entertainment industry and as a journalist before becoming an attorney, I bring a grounded and common sense approach to litigation. I pride myself on being a well-prepared and aggressive litigator, with the goal of fostering long-term relationships with both clients and adversaries to achieve favorable results.

Muammar Reed, Esq. is an experienced attorney born and raised in Southern California and currently practices law in Culver City, CA. Muammar began practicing law at Lowe & Associates, which specializes in entertainment litigation. At Lowe & Associates, Muammar litigated copyright infringement, idea theft, and royalty cases against Universal Music Group, NBC, FX, and other entertainment companies. Thereafter, Muammar began practicing law at Ellis Law in El Segundo, which specializes in personal injury litigation. At Ellis Law, Muammar has litigated hundreds of cases with large damages and complex injuries. Muammar has litigated cases against Allstate, State Farm, Geico, Mercury, Liberty Mutual, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, CalTrans, the U.S. federal government, and many other companies and individuals throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Kern County.. A testimonial or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

Ms. Terry has been in private practice her entire legal career. She is committed to being accessible to her clients and providing them with comprehensive legal representation that they can trust. Ms. Terry is admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court and the Central District of California.. Ms. Terry received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Political Science from California State University, Long Beach, and received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of LaVerne, College of Law. While attending ULV College of Law, Ms. Terry was a finalist in the ULV Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition, a semi-finalist in the ULV Honors Moot Court Competition and she is the 2000-2001 Western Region Champion of the nationally renowned Frederick Douglas Moot Court Competition. Ms. Terry served as President of the LaVerne chapter of the National Black Law Students Association during the 2000-2001 academic year.. She is a Past President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc., and is actively involved in other professional organizations. In her leisure time, Ms. Terry enjoys yoga, walking, spending time with her beloved mother, family and friends.

Ms. Byzova is a highly knowledgeable attorney experienced in a variety of real estate and civil litigation matters in federal and state civil courts and probate courts. She is skilled at developing and executing the right strategy to help her client's achieve their goals. She has flexible litigation and negotiation style customized to reach results for her clients no matter the opponent or the circumstances. Every case is unique, and she is equally capable at being an aggressive litigator when necessary or brokering a deal.. Natalya has been selected to the 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 Southern California Rising Stars lists, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction. She was also named as Top Attorney in the area of real estate law by Pasadena Magazine in 2015, and as Best Real Estate Lawyer in Los Angeles in 2015 and 2016 by Thumbtack.

Mr. Comley is a personal injury lawyer based in Los Angeles.

Kaveh Keshmiri is the lead attorney at Law Office of Kaveh Keshmiri, a boutique law firm that he founded in 2013. It was at a very young age that Mr. Keshmiri knew he wanted to pursue a career in law and that he would one day represent those that are in need of justice.He graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Political Science from UCSD and minored in English. In 2012, he completed her legal education at Loyola Law School and was admitted to practice in 2012. Today, he focuses on providing legal services in the areas of Personal Injury Law, Real Estate Law,  Probate, and Immigration Law. Balancing high levels of both compassion and fervor, Kaveh does everything within his power to provide the best results to his clients.

Jean-Paul is a Senior Associate at Makarem & Associates who joined the firm in 2007. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2006 and was a Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient. Jean-Paul received the Witkin award for excellence in Torts, was an Associate Editor on the Pepperdine Law Review journal, and is a member of the Order of the Coif.. Since joining the firm, Jean-Paul has been the primary attorney in an increasingly diverse practice, including contract disputes, legal malpractice, pharmaceutical product liability, personal injury, and consumer protection and wage and hour class actions.. Most recently, Jean-Paul’s practice has focused on employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment. His performance in this area of law, including work as trial first chair in 2011, earned him recognition from his peers as a “SuperLawyer” Rising Star and a selection as one of The Recorder’s top 50 “Fast Track” lawyers, both in 2012. Jean Paul has been selected as a Rising Star each year from 2012 through 2015.. Jean-Paul graduated from the University of California at San Diego in 2003 with a major in Political Science/Public Law, and a Minor in Management Science.. Jean-Paul was born and raised in Malibu, CA. Prior to joining Makarem & Associates, Jean-Paul worked as a clerk for the Honorable Haley J. Fromholz at the Los Angeles Superior Court and was a summer Associate at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP in San Diego. Prior to entering law school, Jean-Paul clerked at Senator Barbara Boxer’s Los Angeles office, and was a Men’s and Women’s Varsity Water-Polo coach at Malibu High School.

In my spare time, I enjoy travel, snowboarding, basketball, tennis, music, comedy, blogging, reading, history, food, and consversational Spanish.

Ian Wallach is a trial lawyer at heart. He zealously and vigorously fights for his clients, taking great pleasure in his work.  He combines his strong academic and writing skills--polished while at a national law firm -- with the litigation tactics learned in his many jury trials as a public defender.. While at U.C. Hastings in 1999, Mr. Wallach was chosen for a clerkship with the Office of the Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in the Hague, and participated in drafting the indictment of Slobodan Milosevic. He then joined the prestigious firm of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps at its New York office where he worked in civil litigation until 2003.  He is admitted to practice in both New York and California, and is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, among other Federal Courts.. Mr. Wallach opened his own firm in 2005, and his pro bono work included representing three Guantanamo Bay detainees in federal habeas actions in connection with the Center for Constitutional Rights.. In 2006, Mr. Wallach moved to Los Angeles and joined the Office of the Public Defender.  He tried approximately 30 jury trials in less than two years, and established himself as an exceptional trial attorney.  He was also able to resolve hundreds of matters without needing to push for trial, although he was always willing, if not hungry, to try the case -- a quality that distinguishes him from most attorneys and makes him exceptionally effective in obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients.. Mr. Wallach has published several articles on justice, hosted a show about issues of criminal justice reform ("Wallach on Law"), and appeared on radio and television shows nationwide addressing issues of criminal justice.  His firm, The Law Offices of Ian Wallach, is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense and civil rights.

I have often been asked if I think I can match up with some of the older attorneys that have been doing this for 30 or 40 years. My answer is that I believe that I can do a better job. To me, there is no such thing as a "small case". I will give 100% matter how big or small a case may be. I can guarantee you that I will always fight to get you what you deserve, or more.. Furthermore, success in a case often relies heavily upon an attorney's ability to research relevant case law as well as information about the opposing the party. Today, the majority of this is done electronically. Having grown up using computers and the internet on a regular basis, I am very tech savvy and have various methods that I utilize to give my clients an edge over the competition when it comes to gathering information that is necessary in bringing forth a strong case.. About me personally, I am fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, which comes in quite handy here in Los Angeles. I've traveled to approximately 38 different countries, in 6 different continents. I've volunteered as an English teacher at an orphanage in Kenya and taught English in a coal mining town in China. I take all of these experiences and use them to my advantage while practicing law. I've learned a lot along the way, and I am very grateful for being blessed with the opportunity to not only enrich myself, but to help enrich others as well.. I look forward to assisting you with whatever legal issues may come your way.

I handle a variety of cases for Bordin Semmer LLP, representing both private and public entities, as well as individuals.  I focus on personal injury, employment, and government entity defense.  Prior to joining Bordin Semmer, I gained valuable experience representing plaintiffs in cases involving class action wage and hour laws, personal injury, insurance coverage and bad faith, and employment law.. I earned my law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.  Throughout all three years of law school, I participated in the Young Lawyers Program, where I mentored high school students and taught them trial skills which they applied in a final mock trial. Prior to attending law school, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Oregon.. While in law school, I held externships with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, the California Attorney General’s Office, and a private personal injury firm. Upon graduation, I became a post-Bar Fellow with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), where I honed my litigation skills working for a defense firm, a plaintiff firm, and Honorable Suzanne Bruguera of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

I am the senior and managing partner of the firm. I handle matters throughout the United States and have litigated and tried matters from New York to Texas to California, in both state and federal court. I have resolved hundreds of matters, either by trial, arbitration, mediation or negotiated settlement, resulting in millions of dollars in recovery for the firm's clients. My most recent trial victory resulted in a judgment and subsequent settlement in excess of $14 million. My most recent settlements total well in excess of $50 million. I have also successfully defended and counseled many of the firm’s business clients. Although my practice is diverse, I primarily handle the firm’s complex, class action, multi-party, mass tort and business litigation matters. I have written, lectured and spoken on various subjects at law schools, legal seminars, teleconference webinars and legal conferences on topics including: class actions, mass tort litigation, expert witness depositions, death care litigation, unfair business practices, business litigation, settlement issues and strategies, construction defect litigation, business torts, complex litigation, electronic evidence, discovery, employment law and representative actions. HI have also has been featured in numerous local, state and national news articles and professional publications.

I am a kayaker and a rower.  My kayak trips have included several to and from Catalina and the Channel Islands.  There is nothing like a couple of hours on the ocean to clear your mind.  It is amazing how often solutions to thorny problems arrive while paddling.

Gavin Long has a wide range of jury trial experience in cases from murder and fraud to medical malpractice in state and federal courts. For example, just in the last year, has taken eight personal injury cases to trial and has obtained verdicts above the defendant's offer in all six trials, beat the plaintiff's CCP 998 in three of the trials and "busted" the defendant's insurance policy in three of the trials.. Long was also appointed to the Consumer Attorneys of California's (CAOC) Board of Governors and sits on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Most recently, he was admitted as a member into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an honor bestowed only on the most elite group of lawyers in the nation.. Long is a member of the top 1 percent of attorneys in the nation who are members in this oldest and most prestigious organization in the country. Long has also won the honor of Top Gun, Trial Lawyer of the Year 2016 with the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.

Christopher P. Brandes is a Senior Partner and head of Brock & Gonzales, LLP's Spanish speaking Employment Law Department. Chris has handled all types of employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation cases. Through his efforts, Chris' clients have recovered millions of dollars at trial or in settlement.. Since 2017, Chris has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor awarded to the top 2.5% of lawyers in the Southern California area under 40 years of age.

Cedric M. Shen is the principal attorney at Maximilian Law Inc., a U.S. immigration law firm located in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Shen has been practicing law since 2004. He has served as an adjunct law professor, published several legal articles, and presented at numerous legal conferences. Mr. Shen's clients have come from all over the world, including Canada, Mexico, China, Spain, Iran and Russia. They have included celebrities, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainment executives, attorneys, physicians, small businesses, and multi-national corporations, just to name a few. Mr. Shen's immigration practice focuses on helping clients from all over the world obtain visas, including: TN, H-1B, E-3, O-1 and L-1 work visas, E-2 treaty investor visas, and fiance (K-1) visas. He also helps clients obtain U.S. citizenship as well as green cards via marriage, employment, family or investments.

Betsy Havens is the founding attorney and Executive Director of Strong Advocates, an organization dedicated to advocating for worker victims of discrimination and mistreatment.. Betsy has many years of experience helping individuals who have been discriminated against to win their cases and restore their rights. As an attorney in Florida and California, she has helped to lead numerous complex, systemic lawsuits in federal court to resolve legal violations affecting thousands. In recognition of her impact litigation, Betsy’s organization received an advocacy award from a State Bar Foundation.. Betsy has appeared in cases before the Central District Court of California, the Southern District Court of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Betsy also has led over 50 trainings for community groups and attorneys.. Before working at Strong Advocates, Betsy worked as an attorney at Disability Rights California helping victims of discrimination access needed services through federal litigation and individual representation.. Betsy graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, obtained her Master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. After graduating from law school, Betsy received the prestigious Equal Justice Rights fellowship to fight discrimination in Miami and launch her legal career pursuing justice for those treated unfairly.

Attorney Briana M. Givens is a founding partner of Givens & Larmond Law Group. She represents clients in personal injury matters who sustain serious injuries. Ms.Givens has extensive experience in automobile accidents, sexual assault matters, premises liability, products liability, and pharmaceutical class action is a first-generation Mexican American and Black woman. Her mother is from Mexico. She was born and raised in Palm Springs, California and has lived throughout southern California. She speaks Spanish and enjoys playing basketball and watching sports.

Arellanez Legal is a respected San Bernardino personal injury law firm dedicated to providing legal services to clients who have been injured due to the fault of another party. Arellanez Legal is a San Bernardino personal injury law firm located near the cities of Chino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Rialto, Loma Linda, Redlands, Hesperia, Victorville, Apple Valley, Barstow, and Baker.. Michael Arellanez (“Michael”) is the founder of Arellanez Legal, a law firm priding itself on client care and advocacy. At Arellanez Legal the client’s needs and expectations are of the utmost importance. Michael works with each client to make sure they understand their case and the steps that will be taken to achieve results.. Insurance companies tend to forget that personal injury cases involve real people. Michael Arellanez understands the profound impact an injury has on someone’s physical, mental, and financial health.. Michael is a precise, aggressive attorney with extensive experience. He began his career at the San Francisco Public Defenders Office where he learned and developed client advocacy skills while being mentored by some of the best attorneys in California.. Prior to establishing Arellanez Legal, Michael practiced complex construction litigation, successively representing prominent developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in large and complex lawsuits throughout California. Many of the lawsuits involved multiple parties and claims for damages ranging from $2,000,000 to $120,000,000.. In addition, Michael has extensive experience representing injured clients in personal injury lawsuits. Prior to practicing complex construction litigation, he represented many plaintiffs and defendant companies in personal injury lawsuits throughout California. Michael has a unique perspective and insight regarding how insurance companies and defense attorneys handle personal injury matters.. Michael also has experience drafting Wills and Trusts. Whether it’s a client wishing to gift property to a charity or needing to use their property to provide for their children in the future, Michael can help.. Helping the clients of Arellanez Legal begins by making time to speak with each client about their case. It is important the client understands that when issues arise, MIchael has the skills and experience to advise them. His extensive and diverse legal experience is utilized to obtain the best results for his clients.