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Felton Newell is an experienced trial attorney who provides sophisticated legal counsel to corporate and individual clients. In his nearly 25 years of practice, Mr. Newell has successfully represented clients in complex business litigation, entertainment litigation and employment litigation matters.. Mr. Newell has represented Fortune 100 companies, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals in every phase of litigation including trial. Prior to Sanders Roberts LLP, Mr. Newell practiced law at several national law firms including Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy and Glaser Weil.. Trial Experience. For six years, Mr. Newell honed his trial skills in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office, where he first-chaired more than 30 criminal trials to a jury verdict. In private practice, Mr. Newell has first or second-chaired more than 15 bench and jury trials in state and federal court.. Employment Disputes. Mr. Newell has represented employers in numerous employment matters involving race, gender, age, and disability discrimination claims as well as claims related to the classification of individuals as independent contractors. Mr. Newell’s has advised employers prior to litigation, drafted and argued successful motions for summary judgment and successfully represented employers in jury and bench trials.. Entertainment Disputes. Mr. Newell has represented entities and individuals, including production companies and streaming services in various entertainment disputes involving contract disputes, trademark disputes and licensing agreements.. Business Litigation. Mr. Newell has represented clients in a range of general business litigation disputes including causes of action related to contract disputes, real estate disputes, environmental disputes, and defamation claims.. Mr. Newell began his professional career as a legislative staff assistant in President Bill Clinton’s White House. Mr. Newell then attended the University of Chicago Law School, where he had President Barack Obama as a law professor. In law school, Mr. Newell won the Thomas R. Mulroy Prize for excellence in appellate advocacy.. Mr. Newell was selected for inclusion by his peers in Super Lawyers in the area of Business Litigation in 2022 and 2023. No more than 5% of Southern California attorneys earn a spot on the Super Lawyers list each year.

Family law is my passion. I was fortunate enough to discover this after my first year in law school, and foturnate to have practiced family since 2010.. I am proud to say that I am committed to the law firm's clients. I understand that divorce, paternity, custody and support matters can be stressful. As a Partner for a law firm that solely focuses on divorce and family law, I know that our experienced and knowledgable team can help you throughout this difficult time in your life. Contact me today at Farzad & Ochoa Family Law Attorneys, LLP.

Eminent Domain attorney Mark R. Fox is a skilled litigator who focuses exclusively on representing commercial business and property owners in eminent domain matters.. Over the course of his career, Mark R. Fox has obtained tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients from various government agencies throughout California. Mark R. Fox has represented owners of commercial property, multi-family residential property, farmland, industrial property, vacant land, special use property, and high-rise office buildings.   He has also represented a full range of businesses including liquor stores, automotive repair shops, smog testing centers, recycling centers, motels, restaurants, night clubs, churches, industrial businesses of all sizes, retail stores, warehouses, multi-acre manufacturing plants, medical facilities, nursing homes, funeral homes, and various food and clothing markets.

Emily J. Atherton is an attorney in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Before joining Klinedinst, Ms. Atherton practiced in a wide range of areas, such as toxic tort, product liability, premises liability, business litigation, and employment litigation. Ms. Atherton, who has achieved Martindale’s highest AV®-Preeminent™ rating, has practiced in both state and federal courts and has represented a diverse array of clients throughout her career.

Eli Gordon is the Managing Partner of the Business Real Estate Group in Los Angeles. Mr. Gordon has been recognized as one of the leading real estate litigation defense attorneys in Los Angeles and has represented some of the largest property owners and managers in the country in high stakes litigation. Mr. Gordon is the Chair of the Affordable Housing Practice Group at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP and has been a distinguished member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) government affairs committee.. Mr. Gordon joined Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP in 2006 as a law clerk while attending Chapman University School of Law in Orange, California. Mr. Gordon then joined KTS as an Associate Attorney in 2007 and, after exhibiting an exemplary record of results for his clients, was named Partner in 2014.. Mr. Gordon’s practice has focused primarily on defending complex litigation matters filed in state and federal court against owners and managers of residential and commercial real estate including, but not limited to, mass Plaintiff habitability disputes, fair housing disputes, wrongful eviction claims, breach of lease actions and other matters in the business and real estate arena. Mr. Gordon’s work in prosecuting commercial breach of lease complaints has led to judgments totaling in the millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Gordon has handled several high profile appellate matters and has presented argument before the California Court of Appeals, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.. Mr. Gordon is also an active member of the California Apartment Association, the Institute of Real Estate Management and the California Self Storage Association.

Eduardo M. Osorio is an associate attorney at The Rodriguez Law Group dedicated to the practice of criminal defense. He is a zealous advocate of the accused, earning the trust of his clients and working diligently to obtain results to his clients’ satisfaction.. As a law student, Mr. Osorio began his legal career learning the ins and outs of the Federal Courts system as a judicial extern for the Honorable Philip S. Gutierrez of the U.S. District Courts, Central District of California. After graduating from law school, Mr. Osorio practiced immigration law at a Los Angeles-based boutique firm. His extensive experience and knowledge in the complex area of immigration law equips Mr. Osorio with the skills necessary to negotiate carefully crafted plea deals to reduce and often times entirely eliminate harsh immigration consequences that result from criminal convictions.. Mr. Osorio has successfully obtained numerous favorable results for his clients at the Rodriguez Law Group, including terminating investigations at the pre-file stage, achieving full dismissals and exonerations, and accomplishing post-conviction relief for those trying to leave their criminal history in their past.. Mr. Osorio received his law degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law, and his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, cum laude, at the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the U.S.C. Men’s rowing crew.. Mr. Osorio is fluent in English and Spanish.

Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defending individuals in assault, domestic violence, theft, firearms, possession, and DUI drugs and alcohol cases. He later added “big firm” criminal defense experience at Kavinoky Law Firm, one of the largest DUI firms in California, where he became Trial Managing Attorney of the largest DUI firm in California.. Craig Sturm has specialized in drunk/drugged driving defense for almost two decades, and is known throughout Los Angeles and Orange County for his successful motions, reduced PreTrial charges, and for winning difficult DUI and criminal trials, including receiving a not-guilty verdict on a DUI murder trial. He is trained in all breath machines used in LA and Orange County, and is the only DUI attorney who has received extensive training in both the Datamaster DMT and the EC/IR II, the two breath machines used in the City of Los Angeles. Sturm is also trained in the ALS Laboratory and Gas Chromatography blood machines.. Mr. Sturm is a founding member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) and an active member of National College DUI Defense (NCDD), California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA), and California Public Defender Association (CPDA). He continuously expands his knowledge of BAC forensic science, travelling the country to learn from the nation's best BAC testing experts, and is a Certified Instructor on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. His forensic science expertise enables him to get evidence excluded from trials, dramatically boosting his clients’ trial and pre-trial success rates.. Mr. Sturm is passionate about the outcome of all his cases, offering a comprehensive, intelligently planned defense for each and every client.. Certifications and Trainings:• Certified Instructor by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification.• IACP/NHTSA ARIDE Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Course• Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Defense• Breath Machines used in Los Angeles and Orange County:• Operator/ Instructor- DataMaster DMT• Owner/ Operator- PAS Alco Sensor IV• Trained in ALS Laboratory blood machine• Trained in Gas Chromatography blood machine• Operator- DataMaster CDM• Operator- EC/IR II• Owner of EC/IR breath machine (Artz & Sturm is the only law firm in Southern California that owns this machine). ARTZ & STURM LAW GROUPArtz & Sturm Law Group is one of the most successful and experienced DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense law firms in California. Partners Jon Artz and Craig Sturm have both been recognized as SuperLawyers™ by their CA attorney and judicial peers—among the top-rated lawyers in the nation—with 70 years of combined DUI criminal defense experience between them.

Derek Pakiz is the lead trial attorney and litigation supervisor at The Reeves Law Group. Mr. Pakiz devotes his practice to catastrophic injury matters and has experience with cases involving amputation, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and wrongful death. He also specializes in motor vehicle accidents such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents.. Mr. Pakiz has been a licensed attorney for more than 30 years and has practiced personal injury law throughout that time and serves clients throughout the state of California. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in many significant cases, resulting in seven and eight figure settlements and verdicts.. Recognized for his accomplishments, Mr. Pakiz was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers and was named one of the 10 best personal injury attorneys in the country by Newsweek in 2014. He is one of only a select few attorneys to receive a Diplomate distinction from the American Association for Justice.. Active in various professional organizations, Mr. Pakiz is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He also belongs to the Melvin M. Belli Society, an invitation-only organization of trial attorneys who are committed to furthering legal education on an international level.. Mr. Pakiz received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and attained his law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He is certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification.

David Pivtorak is a personal injury attorney who has represented clients in federal and state courts throughout California for more than 10 years. Whether you've been involved in an auto accident, injured by unsafe property conditions, or hurt by a dangerous product, David will personally guide you through every part of your case to get you the best recovery possible. If you've been hurt and are getting the runaround from the insurance company or the responsible party, David will step in and use his many years of experience to help resolve the situation.

David K. Willingham specializes in white collar criminal defense and complex litigation, and is Co-chair of the firm’s White Collar Crime and Corporate Compliance practice group.

David Isenberg is of counsel in the Global Corporate Department of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP. He has been associated with the Firm since 2001.Mr. Isenberg specializes in the structuring, documentation and resolution of secured transactions, in each case with respect to both senior and junior secured positions in the capital structure. Mr. Isenberg represents clients on both sides of new financing transactions. Mr. Isenberg has particular experience in the representation of secured creditors in workouts and loan restructurings. He frequently represents secured creditors, agents for syndicated lender groups and bondholders.His recent representations include advising issuers and investors on:•the bankruptcy court and out of court restructurings of single asset and multiple property gaming companies•out of court restructurings of secured credits to industrial companies, including metals recycling companies and agribusinesses•out of court restructuring of secured credits to off shore resort condominium developers•state court liquidations of real property collateral owned by a multistate merchant homebuilder•out of court restructuring of a securitized receivables facilityMr. Isenberg is the co-author with Gregory A. Bray of “Distressed Debt Investing – Risk Considerations” in The Handbook of Loan Syndications and Trading, Allison Taylor and Alicia Sansone (McGraw Hill 2007). Mr. Isenberg is also a regular contributor to The Journal of Corporate Renewal. Mr. Isenberg is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association.Mr. Isenberg received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA with honors in 1983 and his J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 1986, where he was Recent Updates Editor on the UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal.

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.

Danielle S. Worthy joined Rose, Klein & Marias as an associate attorney in 2015. Ms. Worthy has worked extensively on cases involving personal injury and employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Ms. Worthy understands that everyone has a story and her first priority is listening to her clients to ensure she may better understand and serve their needs. Ms. Worthy aggressively litigates her cases providing constant feedback, recommendations and updates to her clients. Ms. Worthy primarily handles cases located in the greater Los Angeles area but also has matters in the Inland Empire. Ms. Worthy prides herself on being an advocate for injured people and has a long family history of fighting for consumer rights. Her grandfather and father were lifelong members and organizers of the UAW union advocating viciously for workers and employee rights. Whether it be a physical injury or some other workplace injustice, Ms. Worthy uses her experience as a former defense attorney to obtain the best results for her clients.. Ms. Worthy has served as a reoccurring panelist on the Law Firm Panel at Loyola School of Law. Additionally, Ms. Worthy is a member of Consumer Attorneys of California, California Employment Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, and John M. Langston Bar Association. Ms. Worthy obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree from San Diego State University and her law degree from California Western School of Law where she was a Dean’s Merit Scholar. Ms. Worthy has received the distinguished honor of being nominated as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2018.

Dan Woods is a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office.  An accomplished litigator and experienced trial lawyer, he has been honored with many prestigious awards and has been recognized by several leading legal publications.  Benchmark Litigation recently named him one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.. Among the awards he has received, Mr. Woods was named one of the Top 100 Attorneys in California by the Los Angeles Daily Journal and San Francisco Daily Journal in 2011.  In 2011, Mr. Woods was awarded the ABA's John Minor Wisdom Public Interest and Professionalism Award.  He received  a 2011 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award,  and was named a 2010 Attorney of the Year by the Recorder.  Mr. Woods was presented with the 2011 "Partner in Mission" award by The Salvation Army.  The Log Cabin Republicans presented him with the "President Ronald Reagan Award" for 2011.  Mr. Woods received the Katherine Krause Award presented by the Inner City Law Center for outstanding leadership and service to its clients, tenants in slum housing buildings, (2000) , and was a recipient of the California State Bar President's Award for Pro Bono Service the same year.  Most recently, Mr. Woods has been selected to the 2016 Irish Legal 100, an annual compilation of the top 100 lawyers in the United States of Irish descent.. Among the publications that have recognized him, Mr. Woods has been recognized  as a leading litigator by Chambers USA each year from 2006-2016.  In 2006, for example, Chambers USA reported that “clients admire his confident trial skills and knack for ‘always being right.’’  In 2012, Chambers USA noted that clients “appreciate his ability to ‘predict what will happen in a case.’”  Mr. Woods has also been recognized as a California "Litigation Star" in Benchmark Litigation for 2010, 2011, 2014, and 2016.  He has also been named a "Super Lawyer" in the Southern California Super Lawyers Edition each year since 2004.

Criminal Defense Attorney based out of Los Angeles, California.

Construction law attorney specializing in litigation and large complex construction claims, including, without limitation, prosecuting and defending delay/impact claims, unforeseen conditions claims, extra work and change order claims, lien/stop notice and payment/performance bond claims and drafting, negotiating and reviewing construction contracts.  Also, practice in the business litigation and employment litigation fields.

Connie M. Anderson is the Chair of the Financial Products and Services Litigation group. An associate in Klinedinst's Los Angeles office, she has tried cases in both federal and state courts. Her practice focuses on financial products and services litigation, including defending third party administrators and consultants in employee benefits related cases. She also defends financial advisors and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations and civil lawsuits, and responds to Wells Notices concerning SEC civil enforcement actions.. Prior to joining Klinedinst, Ms. Anderson was an associate at an AMLAW Top 20 Firm, where she defended high exposure consumer class actions and handled numerous other business and real estate litigation matters.. Having earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, Ms. Anderson has a strong understanding of financial products and complex business matters. With this background, she has been able to obtain excellent results in both traditional and emerging areas of law.

Christopher T. Aumais is a seasoned attorney with a diverse practice focusing on product liability, toxic torts, premises liability, breach of contract, commercial torts, intellectual property, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Known for his unwavering dedication and ethical approach, Mr. Aumais has successfully advocated for clients who have endured significant physical and emotional harm. Notably, he has secured substantial verdicts for individuals impacted by financial deceit and negligence, including multimillion-dollar outcomes. He has represented high-profile cases such as Brian Stow against the Dodgers and has been instrumental in litigation involving former NFL players with traumatic brain injuries. As a member of the G|K team, he played a key role in a $400 million settlement against a major oil corporation. Fluent in both French and English, Mr. Aumais]has a global perspective on legal matters, having studied law in multiple countries. His extensive trial experience has resulted in numerous seven-figure jury verdicts, aiding his clients in reclaiming their quality of life.

Christiaan Gordon is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, with a degree in American Studies and Film Studies.  While attending U.C. Davis, Mr. Gordon studied abroad in Granada, Spain and spent a summer working as an intern for U.S. Congresswoman Jane Harman (Ret.) in her Washington, D.C. Office.    After his graduation from college, and prior to his commencement of the study of law, Mr. Gordon worked in the film and music industry.  He first worked at the 20th Century Fox Studios in its film and television music department.  He left Fox Studios to manage musical performers where he decided to pursue a legal career.Mr. Gordon attended Southwestern University School of Law,  where he received his Juris Doctorate degree.  While attending Southwestern University, he was a John J. Schumacher Scholarship recipient.  While studying law, Mr. Gordon worked as a law clerk in the Legal Department of Union Bank.  In addition, he externed with the Recording Industry Association (RIAA).   Upon graduation from  law school, Mr. Gordon commenced employment as a law clerk with the Law Offices of Errol Jay Gordon, A Professional Corporation, which is now GORDON │ GORDON │ LAWYERS, A Professional Corporation.  In June 2006, Mr. Gordon was admitted to the Bar of the State of California.  He has also been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.Mr. Gordon currently serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar-Family Law Section on the Executive Committee.  He serves as a member of the subcommittee regarding outreach and social media.  In 2011, Mr. Gordon attended the Houston Family Law Trial Institute, a nationally recognized trial advocacy program which provides advanced training and education in Family Law trials and litigation.Mr. Gordon practices family law, including dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody, support, asset division and domestic violence.  His practice also includes probate, civil and personal injury litigation.  Mr. Gordon relishes the difficult and complex case.

Bret R. Carter concentrates his practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration matters. He also has significant business and real estate expertise and advises his clients in corporate, business and real estate transactions.. Mr. Carter earned his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he was a member of The Order of Barristers and The Moot Court Board. Mr. Carter was awarded the American Bar Association Young Lawyer Award Achievement (1990) and is a former member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Board of Governors.. Mr. Carter is a member of the State Bar of California, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is also a member of the Los Angeles Venture Capital Association and the Apartment Owner’s Association of Greater Los Angeles. In addition, he is active in numerous community affairs groups including Rotary Club of Santa Monica.

Born in Chicago and raised in California, Pinky Ghuman learned determination, resilience, and ingenuity from her parents, who immigrated to the United States to pursue the American Dream. She believes everyone is entitled to a safe, fair, and equitable work environment, where everyone has a right to work hard and achieve their American Dream.. While paying her way through Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Ms. Ghuman was on the Scott Moot Honors Board. She also spent two years clerking at local law firms, where she learned the “nut and bolts” of lawyering that many law students learn only years later.. Immediately after law school, Ms. Ghuman negotiated employment and housing discrimination/harassment claims at the nation’s largest civil rights government agency: California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Ms. Ghuman’s track record includes achieving six-figure recoveries and non-monetary relief (e.g., agreements to do business differently subject to court enforcement).. Since leaving the DFEH, Ms. Ghuman has successfully prosecuted many civil lawsuits on behalf of the working and underserved communities in Bakersfield – and established that she is a champion for people from backgrounds and walks of life.. As the owner of the Ghuman Law Firm, Ms. Ghuman handles cases of all kinds, shapes, and sizes related to employment law and business law. Ms. Ghuman is devoted to protecting workers’ rights and improving California workplaces.. Additionally, in 2018, Ms. Ghuman was selected through a rigorous selection process for the Southern California DFEH Volunteer Mediator Panel. As a member on the panel, she, as a neutral third party, mediates and negotiates with parties to achieve favorable results for disputes arising out of violations of law in employment and housing contexts.. In 2020, Ms. Ghuman was recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers in Southern California.. Regarding the matter, Ms. Ghuman is a zealous advocate for her clients’ interests and making sure each client receives the finest legal representation at every phase of a case.

Board Certified Expert in Admiralty and Maritime Law.

Bill Karns specializes in litigating major personal injury cases involving defective products, automobile accidents, and premises liability. He has also litigated cases involving breach of contract, fraud, and other "Business Torts.". He has been selected as a 2011 SuperLawyers Rising Star. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). Bill was elected to the CAALA Board of Governors as well as the Board of Directors for CAOC. Bill is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Irish American Lawyers Association, the Italian American Lawyers Association, and the Justice Carlos Moreno Inn of Court.. Bill is actively involved in all of his professional memberships. He serves on CAALA's Education Committee and was the 2011 vice chair of the New Lawyers Committee. He is the 2012 CAALA Government Relations Chair responsible for electing pro-consumer candidates to public office. He also served as the Barristers liaison to the LACBA Litigation Section.. In 2010, Bill was appointed to LACBA's Judicial Election Evaluation Committee responsible for rating Superior Court Judges running for office. He is also on the Board of Governors for the Italian American Lawyers Association. Two of his articles have been published in CAALA's Advocate magazine.. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bill graduated from the University of Southern California and received his law degree from Loyola University School of Law.

Before founding McDowell & Associates, Attorneys, Mr. McDowell was an associate at one of Southern California’s largest Defense Firms. While there, he was responsible for handling various matters that ran the gamut from small routine matters to large disputes involving complex legal issues and significant amounts of money. During this time, Mr. McDowell worked with and represented numerous top medical, scientific, criminal and mechanical experts in preparation for trial.. Mr. McDowell graduated from Southwestern Law School in Southern California with top honors. He was a member of the Dean’s List and was the recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship. Mr. McDowell was the Lead Articles Editor as well as a board member of the Southwestern Law Review in addition to being a teaching assistant and tutor for various Criminal Law classes.. While still in law school, Mr. McDowell served as a certified law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office, for the District of Nevada, working on the Organized Crime Strike Force. While with the USDOJ, Mr. McDowell handled daily criminal appearances on behalf of the U.S. Government as well as prosecuting DUI’s at trail for which he was recognized as a skilled litigator. Mr. McDowell was also selected to intern in the United States District Court, Southern District of California for the Honorable Dean D. Pregerson.. After taking the California bar, but still waiting for the results, Mr. McDowell won one of nine ABOTA Fellowships. The Fellowship is designed to give new attorney’s experience in various aspects of the legal profession. Mr. McDowell spent time working in the offices of a Plaintiff and Defense Attorney as well as in the chambers of a Family Law Judge.. Mr. McDowell is a member of The American Bar Association, The Los Angeles County Bar Association, The Beverly Hills Bar Association, The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, The Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. As the founder of McDowell & Associates, Attorneys, Mr. McDowell is dedicated to helping people resolve any legal problem they may be facing. He is committed to offering every client personalized representation, while preserving their dignity. Mr. McDowell offers a general legal practice well equipped to squarely and promptly address any legal issues or concerns you may be facing.

Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Her law school career was dedicated to becoming an effective public defender. During her three years at Loyola, she interned at two public defender’s offices, and the ACLU, in addition to working as a research assistant for three criminal-focused professors.. Since graduating from Loyola, she worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Ventura County for 3 years. In the 3 years she was there, Bailey took more cases to trial than any other criminal defense attorney in the county. During that time, Bailey was in court for 4-5 hours a day; giving her the confidence and knowledge to effectively represent clients inside and out of the courtroom. Though she’s an aggressive and experienced litigator, Bailey knows that every case is unique; the best option for each client differs, and depends on their unique situation.. Bailey has handled over one thousand criminal cases ranging from code violation infractions to felony gang cases. In her practice, she is a firm believer in motion practice. She has litigated hundreds of criminal motions, and is especially passionate about fourth amendment jurisprudence and motions to suppress. Recently, two of Bailey’s motions to suppress that were initially denied have been overturned on appeal, when the District Attorney conceded that the judge had erred.. In 2016, the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association awarded Bailey for her Outstanding Performance by a New Attorney.. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Bailey accepted a job as a State Bar prosecutor, working in the Los Angeles office. Though recognizing the State Bar’s work in protecting the public is important, Bailey’s true passion has always been criminal defense practice.. Bailey holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Irvine; in Political Science, and Criminology, Law & Society. UCI’s nationally renowned criminology program “focuses on the problem of crime and on understanding the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that interact with the law.” Bailey’s background in criminology contributes heavily to her firm belief in the client-centered approach, and holistic practice goals.. In her free time, Bailey enjoys spending time with her two rescue pit bulls and her husband. She also enjoys running, NFL football, craft beer, and all things historic Los Angeles.