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Attorney Nicholas Loncar is a fierce competitor and powerful negotiator.  He uses his intensity, charisma and passion to achieve the best results for his clients.  Nicholas is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law in Pennsylvania.  Prior to enrolling at Villanova Law, Nicholas attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, where he was an active member of the school’s nationally ranked varsity debate team.  During law school, Nicholas excelled in Trial Advocacy and Advanced Trial Advocacy, while also interning with numerous public defender agencies. Nicholas has worked for the San Diego County Alternate Public Defender (a felony conflict unit), The Defender Association of Philadelphia, and the Federal Defender for the District of New Jersey.  Nicholas has represented clients in Pennsylvania and California state courts as well as assisting clients charged in Federal Court.  Additionally, Nicholas worked with a private investigation firm assisting criminal defense attorneys with supression motions. In private practice, Nicholas worked with the prestigious private defense firm, Drossner Law, where he learned how to give each case the full attention it deserves and how to help clients achieve the best results in any case.  Nicholas is deeply committed to criminal defense and will fight hard to help you achieve your goals.  Nicholas founded to protect all citizens from unreasonable intrusion by law enforcement.  A quick look at Nicholas' background and resume start to demonstrate how committed he is to making sure that the accused get fair representation and enjoy the due process that this nation's founding fathers intended to preserve for eternity.  While the Supreme Court seems to have no problem disregarding the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, Nicholas recognizes that K-9 sniffs, DUI checkpoints and even traffic stops are all loopholes that the courts have carved into our rights.   A former boxer (trained by Champions Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Robert Hines and Johnny Carter), Nicholas is relentless, fearless, dedicated and aggressive.  If you’re facing criminal charges, let him fight for you.

Attorney Ellen Lee has worked for the Law offices of Carl Shusterman for over 15 years and has been practicing immigration law since 1975.  She specializes in family based and marriage cases as well as naturalization matters. Over the years, Ms. Lee has successfully helped a vast amount of people obtain marriage visas, fiancée visas and assisted many permanent residents in becoming U.S citizens.. Ms. Lee has also served on the national Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), was the Chairperson of AILA, Southern California Chapter, and is active in various AILA activities.. Her hard work and commitment in immigration law, have helped her earn the highest rating (“AV”) in legal ability and ethics from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. She has also organized innovative seminars including a three-day conference in which various U.S. Consuls from posts in Asia, Canada and Mexico made presentations and answered questions. In addition she has also organized seminars on waivers of excludability and deportability and others which featured the U.S. Consul from Guangzhou, China and the Consul representing the People’s Republic of China.. Ms. Lee has also taken the role of Editor-in-Chief of a major AILA publication and has spoken at various AILA Conferences on the national, state and local levels.  Not to mention that she is a member of the national Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Law Foundation.. She testified before the President’s Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy; served on the Executive Committee of the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association; participates in numerous liaison committees with the Los Angeles District Office of USCIS; and is a volunteer legal advisor to the Chinatown Service Center.. Year after year, she has been voted as a Super Lawyer in Southern California by her colleagues in the bar.. Her fluency in various Chinese dialects has helped establish closer relationships with some of our clients, therefore making Mrs. Lee a wonderful asset to our office.

Attorney David D. Diamond is a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist and a founding partner at the firm, and supervises the criminal defense division. As a skilled Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Diamond has experience handling cases involving a large variety of both felony and misdemeanor offenses. Mr. Diamond has litigated over 3500 felonies and misdemeanors. He handled the matter dubbed by the media as the "Bling Ring" case involving the burglaries of Los Angeles celebrities. He also represented a police officer charged with lewd conduct on a minor. Believing in second chances, Mr. Diamond also helps clients who have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime expunge their criminal records. He is also the only attorney in Los Angeles that concentrates on restraining orders. Mr. Diamond has argued before the California State Appellate Court, the Los Angeles Superior Court Appellate Division, the Riverside Superior Court Appellate Division, and litigated cases throughout the State of California. His top-tier abilities as a litigator have been recognized through his membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers.. ATTORNEY PROFILE. In addition to being a trial lawyer, Mr. Diamond is an Associate Adjunct Professor of Law at Southwestern School of Law in the Trial Advocacy Honors Program. He is also an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at National University. Mr. Diamond oversees the Criminal Litigation, Restraining Order, and Expungement divisions at the firm.. David attended the SCALE program at Southwestern University School of Law, a 23 month accelerated and highly intensive learning program. David then worked in the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office before joining the team at one of the nations' most prestigious law firms, Lewis, Brisbios, Bisgaard & Smith. There he concentrated on litigation before joining a small boutique firm which handled criminal defense cases.. Prior to law school, he graduated from Michigan State University where he studied international relations and political science. He served as the Director of Legal Services, running a student financed law firm and defending students accused of misconduct. Chosen as the Student Leader of the Year, he has since vowed to serve the needs of all his clients. David was on the Dean's Academic Honor List and was a teacher prior to entering law school.. Attorney David Diamond is a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This means that he has met the requirements to obtain such a certification set forth by The State Bar of California. Certified specialists have demonstrated a high level of competence in their specialized field of law through evaluations conducted by a panel of experts in one of 11 areas of law and in 11 additional areas by the State Bar's certifying partners. Certified specialists are required to pass a written examination, they are required to provide favorable references from other attorneys and judges, they are required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education in their specialty field and they must undergo an inquiry by the appropriate Commission for any disciplinary actions for professional misconduct.. Los Angeles criminal defense attorney David Diamond was recently published in the Valley Lawyer, a publication provided by the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, for an article entitled, "Medical Marijuana Overview: The Law and Its Ambiguities." The article summarizes the ambiguous laws surrounding medicinal marijuana, its uses and users, and the dispensaries that are continuously prosecuted. View the article on pages 28-29 here: Medical Marijuana Overview: The Law and Its Ambiguities.. Attorney David Diamond has been called upon as a guest speaker and legal expert for numerous media outlets, specifically on the high profile Zimmerman murder trial involving the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida. To discuss the Zimmerman trial, David Diamond was a guest speaker on the Financial Survivor Network, the Amy Beth Arkawy Show, The Think Tank (AM 870/FM ), Newstalk AM 1470 in Tampa Bay, and America's Radio News. Attorney Diamond was also featured here in Los Angeles, California on Fox 11 News where he discussed the George Zimmerman verdict.. He is also a volunteer football and baseball coach and a member of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association.. TEACHING POSITIONS:. Associate Adjunct Professor of Law, Southwestern University School of Law. Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, National University. EDUCATION:. Michigan State University: Bachelor of Arts;. Southwestern University School of Law, SCALE Program (2 years): Juris Doctor. ADMISSION TO PRACTICE:. State of California;. Federal Court:. Northern District of California. Southern District of California. Central District of California. Eastern District of California. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES:. California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (Board of Governors). National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Los Angeles County Bar Association. Beverly Hills Bar Association. Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association. San Fernando Valley Bar Association. American Bar Association (ABA). American Association for Justice (AAJ). California Public Defender's Association. Ventura County Bar Association. Legal Education Conference Center- Former Bar Grader. Guest Speaker on Criminal Law - National Youth Leadership Forum. High School Mock Trial Coach. Former Vice President, Criminal and Juvenile Justice, American Bar Association-YLD. Director, CACJ National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition 2008-Present

Attorney D. Shawn Burkley is ready to help you with virtually any legal challenge affecting your livelihood, your business, your freedom and your future.Whether incarcerated or facing off against the government to protect your fundamental rights, just trying to navigate the legal system can be an intimidating and confusing experience. Let us guide you through the process. Our focus is your freedom, your due process rights, and fairness for you.We're here when you need the law to work for you.. To that end, our firm offers unmatched advocacy and support to a diverse range of clients who have legal needs involving any of the following:. D. Shawn Burkley, has years of legal experience both domestically and internationally, with extensive experience handling complex international business matters. While pursuing his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law, he received the "Outstanding Advocate" award for the Carey Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition, as well as the Dean's Award for Excellence in recognition of his exceptional academic achievements.. A member of numerous local, state and national bar associations and a highly seasoned legal researcher and writer, Mr. Burkley is a recognized leader in his field, and he has earned a reputation for delivering creative, effective solutions to those he serves. Whether through litigation or negotiations, Shawn promises to always keep your rights and interests at the forefront of his efforts in helping you obtain the most favorable outcome possible for your situation.. Contact us directly to find out more about how Shawn can best address your needs and help you protect your rights and interests in the face of serious criminal charges or civil rights violations. Contact our law office to schedule a free case review.  When you need the law to work for you. #CriminalDefense #Civil #CivilRights #DUI

Attorney Brian Timmons is the Global Head of Complex Litigation and Chair of the Private Investment Fund Litigation Practice at Quinn Emanuel. With a national litigation practice, he has tried numerous cases to verdict in various locations across the United States and internationally, including in Hong Kong, Singapore, South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Cayman Islands. Clients commend him for his judgment, tenacity, and courtroom skills. Recognized for his legal acumen, Attorney Timmons has received several accolades, such as being named one of the "Best Attorneys of America" by Rue Ratings and Litigator of the Year in 2020 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. He was also elected to the Irish Legal 100 in 2020 and selected as one of the 500 Leading Litigators of America by Lawdragon for 2024. Attorney Timmons handles complex disputes involving finance, accounting, and corporate governance, representing clients from various industries. He holds degrees from Duke University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Law School, where he graduated with honors and served as Managing Editor of an academic law journal. Prior to joining Quinn Emanuel, he was a partner at Latham & Watkins and participated in the federal indigent defense panel program.

At the Law Offices of Ian J. Imrich, APC, our experience and focus upon evolving technologies and modern advances is keenly different; as a result, our legal perspective is progressive and different as well.. Rather than resist the advance of eCommerce and balk at the global economy, our law office understands both the historical practice of law and the inevitable evolution into worldwide legal and economic realities, emerging new technologies that impact them, and the social interactions and networking of our diverse clientele.. We understand the intrinsic structure of our clients' businesses and provide real world knowledge and pragmatic legal advice in order to better resolve complex legal issues and help our clients avoid further legal problems in the future.. We provide sage legalcounsel and pragmatic legal advice which is prompt, effecient, and effective.  Our clients count on us for a powerful, innovative, and  practical legal approaches to meeting the various challenges that face their business. The legal services we offer focus on these key areas:

As an award-winning criminal defense and trial attorney, Alexandra Kazarian boasts an impressive track record, representing clients in thousands of cases across a spectrum of misdemeanors and felonies. Her extensive courtroom experience includes conducting hundreds of preliminary hearings and achieving numerous jury verdicts in her clients' favor. Alexandra is well-equipped to manage even the most challenging legal situations, always prioritizing her clients’ best interests and ensuring they do not accept unsatisfactory plea deals. Previously, she held a position as Of Counsel at Geragos & Geragos. Alexandra earned her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, and has been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in both criminal and civil law, highlighting her exceptional skill and dedication in her field.

As a nationally recognized and respected consumer attorney, Brian Kabateck is a preeminent leader in the fight to ensure access to the justice system.  He’s a powerful advocate in the courtroom and at the California State Capitol for consumers’ rights and protections. Mr. Kabateck’s vigorous litigation on behalf of his clients has netted more than a billion dollars in recoveries. He has won many multi-million dollar verdicts, judgments and settlements in the areas of personal injury, insurance bad faith, pharmaceutical litigation, wrongful death, class action, mass torts and disaster litigation.Because of his deep knowledge of the law and dynamic speaking style, Mr. Kabateck is a frequent analyst for national, local and legal media outlets. He makes regular appearances on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX and CW stations. In addition to his television exposure, Mr. Kabateck often speaks at seminars, law schools and industry events. As the former President of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), Mr. Kabateck drew on his strong leadership abilities to bring change to some of the state’s most contentious problems. Under his direction, he brokered a consensus on issues including protecting patient safety and court funding. He has worked tirelessly with the California Legislature and California Department of Insurance to draft many laws for some of the state’s largest industries.Mr. Kabateck’s ability to straddle the legal and political world has made him a strategic and outspoken advocate for consumer and patient rights. In November, voters will decide whether to overturn the decades old MICRA law which caps non-economic damages at $250,000. Mr. Kabateck is a leader in the fight to lift this outdated and misguided law that deprives the state’s most vulnerable victims from getting the compensation they deserve in medical malpractice cases. Mr. Kabateck has extensive experience in all judicial forums throughout California.  He has argued cases before the California State Supreme Court, California Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Artin Shaverdian is an experienced litigator representing business entities, public agencies and individuals in a broad range of commercial and real estate related disputes. In addition to his business and real property litigation practice, Mr. Shaverdian specializes in eminent domain / inverse condemnation litigation, other valuation related litigation, construction disputes, and municipal and redevelopment matters.. He is widely recognized as an expert in California in eminent domain and inverse condemnation matters and speaks regularly on eminent domain issues. In addition to representing clients in litigation matters, he also provides strategic advice and counseling to his clients to creatively resolve or proactively avoid disputes.. Mr. Shaverdian has represented multinational corporations, business entities and individuals in a variety of industries including technology, oil and gas, hospitality, food and beverage, manufacturing, and various others in litigation and other related matters. He has also represented public agency clients such as the Riverside County Transportation Commission, Los Angeles Unified School District, Oxnard Union High School District, High Desert Water District, City of Ontario, City of Gardena, City of Pico Rivera, City of Pomona, City of South Gate, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency, Glendale Redevelopment Agency, and Orange County Flood Control District in various litigation matters.. Los Angeles magazine has recognized Mr. Shaverdian as a Super Lawyers “Southern California Rising Star” from 2011-2015.. Prior to joining Best Best & Krieger, Artin was of counsel with Kane Ballmer & Berkman and was previously a partner with the California Eminent Domain Law Group.. Mr. Shaverdian is a member of Association of Business Trial Lawyers.  He is also a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the International Right of Way Association, the central authority in public right-of-way work, including legal issues related to eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation. He is a member of the Eminent Domain and Land Use Committee of the Transpotation Research Board.  He has written articles for the IRWA on eminent domain and inverse condemnation issues. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Real Property Section, Condemnation and Land Valuation Committee, a member of the Armenian Bar Association, and a registered agent with the California Bureau of Real Estate.. Artin attended Southwestern University School of Law where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2002. While in law school, he was a member of the moot court and trial advocacy programs. Artin is a native of Southern California, having graduated from the Marshall School of Business at USC, with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. At USC he was the recipient of the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Top Ten Business Plan Award.. Artin was named to the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2011 -2015.

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

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

Also licensed to practice law in Israel since 2009

A leading Southern California trial lawyer, Bill Newkirk seeks justice for people who are victims of medical malpractice, serious personal injuries, brain injuries, drug errors, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. Mr. Newkirk often earns clients significant verdicts and settlements, such as a recent $3.7 million settlement for a pedestrian struck by a trash truck who now is confined to a wheelchair. Mr. Newkirk is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell; listed on Southern California Super Lawyers; and is a 2010 National Finalist on Lawdragon's Top 500 Lawyers in America.

- Civil and Criminal Tax Defense LItigation- Complex Civil Litigation (Fraud, RICO, Fiduciary Malfeasance, Breach of Contract, Fraudulent Transfers)- Real Estate Development (Joint Venture, Purchase and Sale, Land Entitlement, Development Agreements, Commercial Leasing)- Outside General Counsel Representation - Business Transactions/Mergers & Acquisitions (Entity Formation, Contracts, Tax Compliance)- Trusts & Estate Planning (ILITs, CRUTs, RLTs, Asset Protection Trusts). Extreme collegiate and professional football fan. Music enthusiast. Eagle Scout.