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I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective estate plans tailored for each client.. I am an attorney focused on Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration, practicing in Manhattan Beach, California. I have been licensed to practice law in California for 32 years.. I was the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Prior to Sony, I was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) advising global clients in the entertainment industry for over 18 years.. I earned a bachelor of science degree in Physics from St. Mary’s College, California; a masters of business administration (MBA) from University of California at Los Angeles, and a JD from Loyola Law School.  In 1985, I became a Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) and have been a member of the California State Bar since 1984.. I proudly served as a Naval Aviator flying the A-6 Intruder deployed aboard USS Midway during the Vietnam conflict. To this day, I am an avid private pilot and over the past 20 years, I have enjoyed flying my family all over the United States in my airplane.

I am first and foremost a trial attorney. I value and work towards settlement but if a jury or a bench trial is needed, this is where twenty-five years of training and hard work is put in play. My commitment to public service is deeply rooted in my immigrant background.. My father was a civil engineer who was recruited to work in an engineering firm in New York City. He had a solid life in the Philippines and a young family. But an opportunity arose—one he could not decline. His work took him to Indianapolis, Albuquerque and Los Angeles, California. Through hard work, my parents were afforded the opportunities to send their three children to good schools.. I dabbled in finance working with Shearson & Lehman the summer before attending UCLA. In college, I worked with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and witnessed attorneys, present a case from picking jurors to closing arguments.. Public service piqued my interest, so I attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. While there, I broadened my international studies of criminal and business law at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.. After Hastings, I worked for Judge Dickran Tevrizian at the United States Ninth District in Los Angeles, researching and drafting judicial orders and gained valuable experience in federal civil and criminal practice. Afterwards, I joined the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office, as an Appeals Analyst for the Office of the Economic Development evaluating business applicants for MBE/WBE/DBE certification.. Missing the courtroom, I went back and joined the District Attorney’s Office but now as an attorney, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases from arraignment to trial. My work with the Department of Child Support and Services fostered my interest in children’s issues, where I established and enforced child support orders.. As an attorney, working with families is a priority, litigating all issues in a dissolution matter which may involve restraining orders, asset division, domestic and international custody orders, child and spousal support. As the managing partner of my firm, I have the ability to pick and choose the cases I take in the criminal and family law area, and most are complex. I have a team of professionals from forensic accountants, private investigators, jury selection advisors, real estate consultants, and dynamic attorneys and staff that provide efficient and effective legal representation.. My background and training in law is diverse, exciting and comprehensive. I am lucky to be immersed in the legal world while managing a personal life surrounded by family and friends. I am a California girl with a deep love for the island mentality. Philippines after all, is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands. Traveling the world is my idea of a lucky life combined with work that is always challenging and relevant.

Hofer & Harris and Grace Lou Law have merged to become Pacific Coast Legacy Partners a boutique estate planning and administration firm with offices in Manhattan Beach and Torrance. Partners Eric Harris and Grace Lou offer lifelong, relationship-based legal guidance to protect your family, your assets, and your legacy — with compassion and expertise when it matters most.

For more than 27 years, Carrie Rognlien has been championing justice for innocent people that deserve compensation for wrongs done to them. If you have been injured or wrongly harmed in any way, we are here to make things right. Whether by settlement or by trial, our goal is to get the best possible results for our clients.  I handle each case personally.  It is important to me to get to know my clients in order to best represent them and be able to personally advocate for them about their injuries and emotional distress in order to insure they are compensated to the maximum extent.. With a proven track record; we are your best choice to fight for you! Carrie J. Rognlien has recovered more than $800 million through verdicts and settlements in her 28 years of practice. Litigation can be very stressful, and Rognlien Law Firm will be there for you every step of the way with compassion and determinatio.  Rognlien Law Firm will fight for your rights.

Denise M. Guzman has been working in the South Bay for more than 25 years and has established a reputation for providing start-ups and established, private businesses with cost-effective legal counsel. She often functions as a virtual ‘Chief Legal Officer’ for many clients and is an integral part of key decision making and ongoing operational activities of her clients.. Denise also has significant experience in handling estate planning and trust administration matters. She has structured complex family trusts and foundations, charitable giving programs and family-owned business succession plans. She is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on estate planning, probate and trust administration issues.

Decio Rangel is an experienced Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach and Torrance criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested for a DUI, internet crime, sex crime, or any other criminal offense, contact Decio Rangel today.. Decio Rangel, Jr. worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County for nine years.  During his tenure at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA), he had the opportunity to work in two prestigious divisions.  First, for five years, he worked in the Victim Impact Program (VIP), specializing in crimes involving sexual assault and family violence.  Subsequently, he was given the opportunity to become a part of the Justice System Integrity Division (JSID), an elite and high profile trial unit.  JSID is part of the Bureau of Fraud & Corruption and is responsible for the prosecution of public officials including police officers, judges and Lawyers.  This LADA unit works directly with Internal Affairs for Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and the State Bar of California.. Decio Rangel has appeared on Good Morning America and acted as an expert for ABC News.  He is in demand as an expert commentator for national publications including US Weekly and other local publications.  He is a member of the Criminal Law Executive Committee of the California State Bar where he speaks at legal seminars and is an editor of the Criminal Law Journal.

Daniel Sallus is a partner of Stone & Sallus, LLP focusing on business litigation, business and real estate transactions, estate planning, entity formations, and real estate litigation. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Daniel obtained his B.S. in Management from the Eller School of Business and a minor in Spanish at the University of Arizona. Previously he worked at a large bank where he interacted with businesses and obtained a deeper understanding of their needs.. While in college, Daniel started investing in real estate and was able to pay his way through his undergraduate studies by managing and renting the investment property.. Daniel was accepted to Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he received a merit-based scholarship. Throughout law school, Daniel was awarded both Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll and was selected to clerk for the San Diego Public Defender’s Office.. Daniel has represented several tech companies, VC's, business owners, realtors, doctors, and a wide array of professionals in both business and real estate matters. He has participated in countless court and motion hearings obtaining favorable outcomes in numerous cases.. Daniel has served as a co-author and editor for the CEB’s estate planning section’s continuing legal education. This organization serves to educate lawyers regarding new laws in estate planning and administration and how they impact distribution of assets.. Outside of law, Daniel has a passion for investing in real estate and is an active member in the South Bay community contributing his time in various community service projects. Daniel is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and California and is a member of the South Bay Bar association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Culver Marina Bar association, and Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Carol is dedicated to providing legal services to individuals and businesses in the greater South Bay area. Her comprehensive real estate practice focuses on real estate purchase and sales transactions, development, commercial leases, property management, escrow and title advisory, asset organization and restructuring, construction and architect contracts, landlord/tenant issues and loan workouts.  Carol also provides litigation consulting in these areas.   In addition to her law practice, Carol is also a California licensed Real Estate Broker, co-owner of a real estate development firm and a property management firm. In the past twenty years she has accumulated hands-on experience in sales, real estate management,  and development/ re-development of single family homes and commercial properties.  This experience provides her insight into both legal and practical real estate decision making.

Carla Hoffman is an experienced estate planning attorney, with a particular emphasis on planning for individuals and families. Carla began her legal career as a litigator and transitioned into estate planning and trust administration. She skillfully handles the complex issues involved in this area of the law.. Carla graduated with her J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where she was on the Dean’s List and was a member of the Order of the Coif and St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. While at Loyola, Carla was the recipient of a Faculty Academic Scholarship and American Jurisprudence Awards in Trusts and Wills and Contracts Writing. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Biology from University of California, Los Angeles. While at UCLA, Carla competed on the Women’s Ski Team.

Brittney is a member of the California and New York State Bars. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where she received First Honors in Family Law, Business Associations, Torts, and Civil Procedure. She graduated as a double major with honors from the Pennsylvania State University.. During law school, Brittney volunteered at the Legal Aid Domestic Violence Clinic in Santa Monica, California, affirming her passion for providing peace of mind to clients experiencing major life transitions. Located in the Santa Monica Courthouse, the Clinic provides assistance to low income residents with child abduction, custody and visitation, domestic violence, and support issues. Brittney also worked as a law clerk for the reputable Los Angeles based family law firm, the Law Office of Adam N. Schanz, during her second and third years of law school before she was admitted to the California Bar in December 2019.. Since admission to the California Bar, Brittney has worked solely in the private practice of Family Law. She has represented hundreds of clients including many professionals, public figures, and high net worth individuals. Brittney was admitted to the New York Bar in May 2022.. Her years of experience in family law has provided her with the skills necessary to resolve complex family law matters including international custody disputes, support issues, child custody, property division, restraining orders and premarital agreements.

Attorney Adam N. Schanz earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with Honors, from University of California, Santa Barbara.  He earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law in 2006. During law school, Mr. Schanz clerked for the Honorable Robert P. Applegate in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Family Law Division.. Since admission to the California bar in 2006, Mr. Schanz has worked solely in the private practice of Family Law where he has built an exemplary reputation for integrity, professionalism, and dedication to his work. He has represented hundreds of clients including many professionals, celebrities, and high net worth individuals. He possesses a vast amount of experience successfully handling hundreds of complex litigation matters and virtually every aspect of family law matters.. Mr. Schanz provides legal counsel and representation in connection with these Family Law matters:. •  Dissolution of Marriage and Division of Assets and Debts;. •  Paternity;. •  Child Custody and Visitation;. •  Child Support. •  Move-away and Relocation;. •  Alimony/Spousal Support;. •  Prenuptial Agreements;. •  Post-Dissolution Modification Proceedings;. •  Contempt Proceedings; and. •  Requests for Attorney's Fees and Costs.. It is Mr. Schanz's unwavering goal to meet and exceed his clients' expectations. He always strives to accomplish his clients' goals in a manner that is efficient and cost-effective.  He informs his clients every step of the way, he makes himself available to discuss their matters, and as a result he has many satisifed clients.

As a partner at Feldman Browne Olivares, Alicia Olivares is dedicated to serving employee clients in the Greater Los Angeles, California, area. Focusing her practice on labor and employment law, she accepts a wide variety of cases, including wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, protected leaves of absence, discrimination, racial harassment, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, FMLA disputes, and similar matters.. Ms. Olivares graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Northridge, in 1991. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 1995. While there, she was the editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review. She joined the predecessor to her current firm in 1999.. With more than two decades of experience, Ms. Olivares dedicates her entire practice to protecting workers’ rights and obtaining compensation for harms caused to workers by their employers, and she has been able to achieve significant settlements and jury awards for her clients. She is admitted to practice in California, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Olivares is frequently asked to deliver presentations to groups of fellow attorneys on employment law topics such as mediating claims arising under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and employee leave. She is an active participant in a variety of professional organizations. A member of the Diversity Outreach Committee of the California Employment Lawyers Association, Ms. Olivares is also a member of Consumer Attorneys of California and the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Andrew T. Ryan, Esq. is the founding and managing attorney of The Ryan Law Group, A Professional Corporation. Mr. Ryan earned his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. from the Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.. Mr. Ryan is a seasoned personal injury attorney with a track record of success. He fights aggressively for the rights of his clients from the beginning, ensuring the positive outcomes his clients have come to expect from him. Andrew Ryan has a variety of experience with catastrophic injury (including traumatic brain injuries and quadriplegia), emotional distress, psychological injuries and product liability. Mr. Ryan also handles consumer class actions and employment litigation.. Andrew T. Ryan’s accomplishments also have been recognized by the legal community. From 2012-2014, he was named as Super Lawyer Rising Star for Southern California and in both 2015 and 2016, he was honored to be included as a Super Lawyer; a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in California. Additionally, Mr. Ryan is a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Club, a prestigious organization for trial lawyers. Membership is limited to lawyers who have recovered over a million dollars for their clients. Less than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. He has been nominated as a top 3 finalist for the 2015 “Street Fighter of the Year” award presented by the Consumer Attorneys of California for his trial work.. Mr. Ryan has tried numerous cases before a jury, achieving impressive results. In 2015, he won one of the largest verdicts in Orange County for medical malpractice. In 2010, Mr. Ryan was a member of a trial team that earned a “Top 10 Verdict” in California by the esteemed legal publication, the Daily Journal of Los Angeles. Mr. Ryan won a jury verdict in 2015 that was recognized as one of the “Top 100” highest verdicts in California over all areas of law.. Andrew T. Ryan has appeared on top tier media outlets such as Fox News Los Angeles, KCBS, KTLA and KCAL. He has been quoted in The Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, The Daily Mail, The Daily Breeze, and several other publications. His cases have been featured on the Cavuto Report on Fox News, CNN, the Huffington Post, A Current Affair, ABC News, NBC News, Univision 34, the Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline.. A well-known speaker on the topic of catastrophic injuries, Mr. Ryan is regularly asked to present on the topic. Speaking engagements include the National Institution of Sports Concussion Medicine in Los Angeles and Atlanta, a continuing medical education provider for physicians, where he discussed the legal aspects of brain injuries.

After many years as a prosecutor and then leading the Trial Department for the prominent law firm, Mr. Gammill launched Gammill Law.. Mr. Gammill has tried over Seventy-Five cases to verdict where he has recovered large verdicts for wrongful death cases, whistleblower employment, and civil rights violations suffered. He is admitted to practice in California and Utah, where is involved in matters in both the Federal and State Courts.. Mr. Gammill was raised and educated in the Midwest, first receiving his Bachelor of Arts with academic honors from Michigan State University in 2002 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame Law School.. As an advocate for equality, Mr. Gammill is a strong believer in justice for all, regardless of status, occupation, or income. In his own words; “One of the most exciting aspects of opening my own law firm is the chance to bring my elite skill set to a larger demographic of clients.”