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Theodore J. Roper’s practice focuses on corporate, contract and commercial law. He is an established advisor on a wide range of legal matters concerning Japanese corporations from mergers and acquisitions, to employment related laws and immigration law. Mr. Roper serves as a general counsel to various Japanese corporations. Mr. Roper frequently speaks on topics such as sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, and immigration  He has written articles for and been featured in publications such as International Legal Strategy, Bridge USA, Tee Up Magazine, UJP News for Japanese Executives, and Japanese Business News.. Mr. Roper was recognized in the Southern California Super Lawyers magazine in 2007, a designation bestowed on only the top 5% of lawyers in this region.

Roland Tong focuses his practice in all areas of intellectual property. He has prepared, filed, and prosecuted numerous utility, continuation, and design patent applications as well as federal trademark applications. He regularly conducts telephonic interviews with USPTO Examiners, prepares claim amendments and office action responses, renders invalidity or infringement opinions, and performs patentability and infringement studies. Mr. Tong has substantial experience in litigating unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, and patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement cases.He has served as General Counsel and In-house IP Counsel for industry leading companies. In these capacities, Mr. Tong built their IP portfolios, conducted brainstorming sessions with their inventors, designed and implemented IP review systems for their products so that IP infringement risks are minimized, and prepared various types of IP agreements. Mr. Tong's clients come from a broad range of industries, including gaming device, medical device, printer cartridge remanufacturing, video games, and golf equipment design and manufacturing. For two consecutive years, Mr. Tong has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars in 2011 and 2012. Only 5% of the practicing attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction.

Omid Nosrati dedicates his practice to helping clients work in an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment and to seek justice when their rights have been violated. To see client reviews of Omid Nosrati, please visit under the Client Testimonials page.

Ms. Lowe specializes in domestic and international trademark, copyright and Internet law.  She was named one of the Daily Journal's "Five Associates to Watch" in 2011.  In 2009, Ms. Lowe was identified as one of "O.C.'s Top Lawyers" by OC METRO magazine.  She handles trademark clearance, registration and enforcement, including trademark opposition and cancellation cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.  Ms. Lowe also represents clients in connection with disputes under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.  Ms. Lowe has clients in a wide range of industries, including broadcasting, publishing, computer hardware and software, automobile, pharmaceutical, and medical device arenas.

Mr. Lussier is a Partner at Veatch Carlson, LLP, where he is also the Director of the Firm's Intellectual Property Department. A civil litigator with deep experience across all categories of business disputes, his practice primarily focuses on intellectual property litigation, including trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, misappropriation of trade secrets, and commercial disparagement. Mr. Lussier also has represented Fortune 500 companies in many types of complex litigation, including employment, antitrust, product liability, environmental, and contractual disputes. In addition to representing clients in trial courts, Mr. Lussier is an experienced appellate lawyer, having obtained victories for clients in the California Court of Appeal and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. In addition to being involved in community activities, Mr. Lussier serves as a Trustee of the Pasadena Methodist Foundation.

MillarLaw is a Los Angeles-based tax law practice. Through high-caliber legal guidance and sophisticated problem-solving, our attorneys protect the interests of individual and business clients around the world.. We take a determined approach to solving complex tax issues. Rather than juggling a high-volume caseload, we emphasize quality over quantity, valuing excellence in all we do. We appreciate how much is at stake. When your significant financial worth — and perhaps even your freedom — are on the line, you can count on us to work tirelessly toward a positive resolution.. Results matter. We’re dedicated to helping clients secure positive outcomes in serious tax matters.. Over 40 years of experience. Consultant for law firms and accounting firms. Adjunct Instructor Taxation Law. Respected Expert witness.. Serving A Global Clientele From our office in California, we assist taxpayers from around the world with both domestic and international tax matters.. 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Lawyer Sanford Millar is a certified specialist in taxation with a master’s degree in business taxation. Ani Galyan is both a tax lawyer and certified public accountant with an LL.M. in taxation. Read more about our legal team’s outstanding credentials.. Contact MillarLaw For All Your Tax Law NeedsWhether you need assistance challenging an IRS tax lien, pursuing voluntary disclosure, determining your tax liability or handling any other tax-related issue, you will find reliable guidance at MillarLaw.. Tax Planning For Businesses. Tax law is all we do at MillarLaw, a boutique firm based in California. We bring a unique level of knowledge, training and experience to every tax matter. Our services encompass both international and domestic tax planning for businesses.. Preserving Your Wealth Through Proactive PlanningTax planning commonly goes hand-in-hand with financial planning. All three are essential for protecting your wealth and managing your business assets. 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Protecting your interests during all stages of the audit/examination processResponding to summons, statutory notices of deficiency and Information Document Requests (IDRs)Identifying and protecting privileged informationChallenging tax liens, levies, garnishments and other enforcement measuresPursuing innocent spouse relief, separation of liability relief and other forms of equitable reliefRequesting abatement of tax penaltiesAdvising you on proactive risk management strategies for mitigating your liability exposure down the roadAdvocating for a favorable outcome through mediation, arbitration or litigationChallenging an adverse decision before the IRS Appeals OfficeLitigating against the IRS in the U.S. Tax Courts, District Courts or Court of Federal ClaimsThe firm’s attorneys hold advanced degrees in taxation. Attorney Sanford Millar has a master’s degree in business taxation, and attorney Ani Galyan is a CPA with an LL.M. in taxation. 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Licensed to practice in both the US (California) and Canada. I am a dedicated trademark attorney with over 25 years' expereince in trademark registraiton and enforcement, both domestic and international.. A little more about me: My unique background, and passion for the arts, led me into an area of law that combines both words (and ideas of all kinds) with business. I am licensed to practice law, and actively practice, in the United States and Canada, with clients on both sides of the border.  I was a long-standing partner with one of Canada’s most prominent intellectual property firms, Gowling Lafleur Henderson (now Gowling WLG, worlwide) and have worked for Twentieth Century Fox in Los Angeles, in the area of domestic and international trademarks.. Because of my expertise in trademarking, in both the US and Canada, I have lectured before the American Bar Association on the differences in prosecution of trademarks between the two countries.  Not to be bound by borders, however, I have acquired a depth of experience in protecting, managing and enforcing international trademark portfolios for both multi-national corporations and small businesses of every kind. I k ow the value of branding in a truly global marketplace.  Global branding has become a specialty of mine and I work daily with a trusted network of intellectual property counsel around the world to “get it done” for the best rates possible.. Prior to entering law school, I attended the well-respected Ontario College of Art & Design in Toronto.  I went on to earn my law degree from the University of Ottawa, in the capital city of Canada.  I also hold a Masters in Fine Art from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles where I won the prestigious Sloan Foundation Fellowship.. I am the author of two novels, published originally in the UK, Canada and Germany, and many newspaper and magazine articles on legal and other subjects.  My newest books now on Amazon are A NANNY FOR HARRY ad SISTERS IN LAW, both fun romps about women (lawyers) who try to manage the high wire act of "doing it all." I am currently writing my first legal thriller. As a writer,  I have also worked as a staff writer for E! Entertainment on True Hollywood Story and TSI Investigates, and as a freelance writer for Reelz in Los Angeles.. With my creative, business, and legal experience, I truly understand my clients' goals, whether as artists, creative entrepreneurs or big business, in selecting and protecting an intellectual property portfolio that best achieves their unique objectives.

I specialize in intellectual property litigation and commercial litigation.  My practice also focuses upon trademark enforcement, clearance, counseling, and domestic and international prosecution, copyright prosecution and counseling, and internet domain name disputes.. I have managed all aspects of litigation, including having argued motions before state and federal courts. I am experienced in drafting complaints, settlement agreements, discovery requests/responses, motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, motions to dismiss, motions for preliminary injunction motions, and mediation briefs. I have also taken and defended depositions, and managed the production and review of document productions. My experience with trademark litigation include Trademark Trial and Appeal Board opposition and cancellation proceedings, UDRP proceedings, and foreign opposition proceedings and litigation. As part of his practice, I am also adept at managing international trademark portfolios.. For the past five years, I have served on the editorial board of the Trademark Reporter, and I am now a Senior Editor for that publication.

I have been directly involved in many billions of dollars of real estate transactions as a senior executive of three national organizations, and a practicing attorney.  My clients rely on me for extraordinary, cost-effectiv service provided with the highest degree of professional excellence.  More detailed information and client testimonials can be found on my website ().

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For more than 30 years, attorney Stephen Spataro has offered cost-effective solutions to intellectual property problems in everything from visual arts to computer software. Stephen has been engaged in the legal aspects of the internet since it first emerged as a force in commerce, and has a solid foundation in the tech industries.  Stephen is AV rated, Martindale-Hubell Peer Review.. For further information please visit:

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Dave Boyce practices primarily in the areas of state and federal taxation and business law, including tax planning and tax controversy representation. His areas of focus include taxable and tax-free acquisitions, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, cooperatives, exempt organizations, individuals, real estate, insolvency, anf international joint ventures. Dave has been a frequent lecturer on tax matters and has taught in the graduate tax programs of the Loyola Law School, University of San Diego College of Law and Golden Gate University. Courses taught and speaking engagements include corporate tax, corporate reorganizations, taxation of partnerships, executive compensation, characterization and timing of income, real estate taxation, and international joint ventures.. Dave is certified as a specialist in taxation law by the California Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the Tax Sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the State Bar of California. Dave is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and in Southern California Super Lawyers, and has been peer rating AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.. Prior to becoming a Partner at Musick, Peeler & Garrett, LLP, Dave was a partner at the global law firm of Jones Day.  He began his career as Attorney Advisor to Judge Howard A. Dawson, Jr. of the United States Tax Court.Specialties: Tax planning for mergers,acquisitions, private equity, corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships; tax audits, administrative appeals, and litigation.

At the Law Office of Robert B. Hakim, our focus is on traffic tickets, traffic violations, DUI, DWI, DMV hearings, criminal defense, auto accidents, and personal injury. We make every effort to learn as well as understand your legal needs to better represent you in an aggressive and professional manner. Our attorneys explain every step of the legal process so that you can make educated decisions for yourself. No matter the severity of your case, we can help you.. We serve the entire State of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange County, Ventura, Kern County, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, San Francisco, Mojave Desert, Shasta, Victorville, Barstow, Coalinga, and Bakersfield.. In the Los Angeles County area, we serve the following courthouses; Los Angeles Metropolitan,  Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Pomona, West Covina, El Monte, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Alhambra, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Antelope Valley (Lancaster), Van Nuys, Long Beach, Catalina, San Pedro,  Compton, Huntington Park, Downey, Bellflower, Whittier, Torrance, Inglewood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles, and Airport.

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.

Albert S. Golbert is a principal in Golbert & Associates, Los Angeles. He earned degrees from the University of Southern California and the University of Denver before attending the University of Michigan Law School and completing his Doctoral studies at the Institut Universitaire de Hautes Etudes Internationales of the University of Geneva. He is a frequent lecturer before national and international bar associations and has lectured for the Praticing Law Institute (NY) for more than 20 years.. After practicing for ten years in Europe and the Middle East and two years in Africa and the Far East (where he was, inter alia, counsel to Chrysler in its acquisitions of control of or joint venture interests in, respectively, Rootes Motors, Ltd. in the United Kingdom, Simca Automobiles in France, Stanley Motors in Johannesburg, Rootes Ltd. in Melbourne and Mitsubishi Motor Industries in Japan), Mr. Golbert returned to California in 1970 and, in 1973, was Certified as a Specialist in Taxation Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. In 1973, he co-founded the tax boutique of Forry Golbert Singer & Gelles and, in 1980, merged his practice into Bryan, Cave, McPheeters & McRoberts (now, Bryan Cave LLP) where he was a Senior Partner until 1990. Mr. Golbert has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Southwestern University School of Law and at Whittier Law School, and a Lecturer in Law at the University of Southern California Law Center, Loyola Law Center, UC Davis and UCLA. He has authored more than 50 articles as well as five books including: Latin American Laws and Institutions (with Nun, Praeger, N.Y., 1982), Problems and Materials on International Trade and Investment (with Rosett, UCLA Press, 1973), and International Operations Handbook (Southwestern University Press, 1974). From 1976 to 1983 he was a member of the Board of Editors and from 1977 to 1983, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of The International Lawyer, the journal of the Section of International Law and Practice and, since 2001 has served as the Section’s liaison with the Tax Section of the American Bar Association; and is: (i) a founding member of the Committee on International Practice of the Business Law Section (1986-87) and of the Section of International Law (Member of the Executive Committee, 1987-90, Treasurer, 1989-90, Advisor, 1990-93 and Advisor Emeritus, 1993--) of the State Bar of California; (ii) a member of the International Tax Committee (1991--), Member of the Executive Committee (1995-98), Vice Chair of the Executive Committee (1997-98), Chair, Standards of Tax Practice Committee (1998-00) and Chair, Tax Practice, Policy and Legislation Committee (2000-2002) of the Taxation Section of the State Bar of California; (iii) a past Chair (1984-85) and since member ex officio of the Executive Committee of the Section of International Law of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and past Chair of the Association's Pacific Rim Committee (1989-91); (iv) past Chair of the Foreign Tax Committee, member of the Executive Committee (1989-1995) and past Chair (1993-94) of the Section of Taxation of the Los Angeles County Bar Association from which he received the Dana Latham Award, 2000, for lifetime achievement and commitment to the tax bar; (v) member of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Bar Foundation (1999 – 2005); and (vi) a founding member, former Vice President and currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Center for International Commercial Arbitration in Los Angeles. He was named to Best Lawyers in America 2006-8 (Taxation) and 2007-8 (International Trade and Finance Law), and Southern California Super Lawyers 2006-8 (Taxation) and (International Trade Law) 2007-8. Languages: French, Italian and German.