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Richard H. Golubow is a founder and the managing partner of Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP (WGH).  For more than three decades, the lawyers at WGH have been recognized by their peers and the judiciary as leaders in their practice, which is exclusively devoted to complex bankruptcy, insolvency, and financial restructuring.. Richard has extensive experience in the areas of:. •             Chapter 11 Reorganizations. •             Complex Bankruptcy Litigation. •             Chapter 7 Liquidations. •             Out-of-Court Workouts. •             Acquisitions of Distressed Assets. •             UCC Article 9 Foreclosure Sales. •             Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. •             Receiverships. Richard has also been consulted and retained as a bankruptcy, insolvency and financial restructuring expert, and formally designated as a bankruptcy law expert on several occasions.. Richard has a diverse client base that includes representation of debtors, creditors, creditor committees, bankruptcy trustees, assignees for the benefit of creditors, receivers and asset purchasers in a wide range of industries, including retail, consulting, manufacturing, distribution, importing, construction, entertainment, education, religious and other non-profit institutions, fitness, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, automotive, agriculture, golf and country club, biotech, transportation, telecommunications and internet businesses, and multi-level marketing.. Richard understands that the law is a means to accomplish his clients' business and personal objectives, not an end in itself. He listens to his clients and takes the time to learn about and understand his clients' business as well as their needs to effectively provide customized, innovative, responsive and cost-effective legal solutions. For example, Richard places great emphasis on proactively counseling clients to identify and manage cash flow and insolvency risks posed by customers, vendors, landlords, and other counterparties to all types of contracts including purchase and sales agreements, real and personal property leases, franchise and intellectual property licenses, loan agreements, guaranties and employment contracts.. Richard has been honored as the recipient of bankruptcy or financial restructuring attorney of the year awards by several leading international financial organizations and publications, including a 2017 “Deal of the Year” Award by M&A Advisor. The awards collectively recognize success and excellence, expertise, service, achievement and innovation as chosen by industry peers.. Richard has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Since 2004, he holds a Martindale-Hubbell® “AV Preeminent” Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition, generated from evaluations by other members of the bar and the judiciary for legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, legal experience, and ethical standards. He has been selected by Super Lawyers® as a Super Lawyer based on peer recognition and professional achievement, representing the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Southern California, including annual selection since 2017 as a “Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyer” and selection as a 2024 and 2025 “Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyer”. He is also rated "superb" (10 out of 10) by AVVO, a leading independent attorney rating service.. Richard is a member of the International Network of Boutique and Independent Law Firms (INBLF), an invitation-only network of lawyers from single-discipline boutique law firms with the highest level of knowledge, experience, reputation, and credentials comparable or superior to what can be found at the highest-ranking full-service law firms.

Results: Scott is one of California’s most successful trial lawyers. In recent years, he has tried 24 commercial cases to verdict (winning 22). He has obtained pre-trial dismissals of countless other cases, with seven published opinions as lead counsel.. Awards: In recognizing Scott as one of California’s “Top 20 Lawyers under 40”, the California Daily Journal described Scott’s trial record as “remarkable.” From 2010-2012, Mr. Ferrell was voted by his peers as one of California’s “Top 100 SuperLawyers.” As a recognized expert on trial strategy, Scott lectures quarterly at bar-approved CLE seminars on topics including jury selection, cross-examination, and closing argument.. Recent Wins: In October of 2010, Scott obtained a complete defense verdict after a six-week environmental contamination trial for a large energy company (in which the plaintiffs sought nearly $20 million). Scott also recently obtained a $47.4 million verdict for a telecom client in a trade secret case – the largest punitive damage award ever issued in San Diego Federal Court. Scott has also won 4 trials in which the jury deliberated less than an hour before finding in favor of his client.. Representative Clients: AT&T, Big 5, Carl’s Jr., Chevron, Ericsson, Nortel, OceanSpray, and Public Storage.

Remote consultations available.. Monarch Law Group is a client-focused firm that exists for one purpose: to zealously pursue the interests of its clients as its first priority. You are not a “number” to Samin and Sara. You are a person whose rights have been violated, and they will not rest until justice is served. That is what Monarch Law Group was founded for. That is what we will do.

Ramin Raiszadeh is the Managing Partner of The Raiszadeh Law Firm and RX2 Motorcycle Lawyers. He represents clients in a wide variety of cases involving motorcycle accidents, auto accidents, premises liability, construction accidents and wrongful death cases. Ramin represents several motorcycle organizations based in California and Illinois and two nationwide motorcycle groups. He is known throughout the motorcycle community as a dedicated protector of riders’ rights and a tireless advocate for victims of motorcycle accidents.. In 2007, Ramin received his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. He then moved abroad to the United Arab Emirates, working in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where he served as in-house legal counsel to two global real estate developers. While working abroad, he acquired significant legal and commercial experience by representing owners, design consultants and contractors on multi-party, complex, regional, high-profile and large-scale construction projects.. Ramin’s varied international experience with multinational corporations has given him a unique legal and commercial business perspective that provides him with a competitive edge when advocating on his clients’ behalves against negligent corporations, manufacturers, insurance companies and public entities. He has numerous milti-million dollar settlements and judgments against negligent individuals, insurance companies, corporations and product manufacturers.. Ramin is licensed to practice law in California, Arizona, Illinois, New York and Maine. He splits his time between Los Angeles and Chicago but can oftentimes be found in any other state in which the firm practices if any client requires his assistance.

Professional license defense and criminal defense law firm serving California. Nationally recognized team of former prosecutors and top defense lawyers with decades of experience handling over 8,500 cases, trials, and administrative hearings.. The firm’s professional license defense practice defends licensed professionals and businesses during investigation, accusation, probation, and disciplinary matters involving 44 licensing agencies, such as medical, nursing, pharmacy, dental, engineer, insurance, real estate, and chiropractic boards.. Provides legal representation in matters before Department of Consumer Affairs agencies, Division of Investigation, California Attorney General, Office of Administrative Hearings, DEA, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health Care Services, and U.S Department of Justice.. Chudnovsky Law’s criminal defense practice represents clients under law enforcement investigation or charged with any misdemeanor or felony offense in state and federal courts in Southern California. The firm defends clients at all phases of criminal prosecution, including pre-filing defense to stop a case before it begins, pre-trial defense to resolve the matter before it gets to trial, and trial defense. The firm has a special competence in representing licensed professionals and non-citizen immigrants charged with a criminal offense.. For a Free Consultation call or visit

Prior to becoming an attorney, I was a family law paralegal for 20 years.  I have a thorough understanding and skill in all aspects of family law.  I have strived to assist clients through their family law struggles while minimizing unnecessary fighting and costly fees.  I have extensive experience in collaborative divorce, mediations and uncontested dissolutions as well as litigated divorces and custody battles.

Polina is a former prosecutor at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. As a passionate trial lawyer, Polina spent nearly every single day in the courtroom, first as a Deputy District Attorney and now as a Defense Attorney. Polina brings a commitment to protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal charges and will protect her clients’ constitutional rights and interests to the fullest extent of the law.

Please visit. Attorney Harry Mirchandaney counsels clients throughout Southern California on Estate Planning, Advanced Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Entity Formation, Divorce (and related issues of Child Custody and Support, Spousal Support and Property Division), and Prenuptial and Marital Agreements, through HMA's offices in Riverside, Newport Beach, and other satellite locations. Harry received his JD from Loyola Law School where he served as an Editor of The Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review. He also holds a Certificate in Copyright Law from Harvard Law School.. In addition, Harry has an an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill, a MS degree from Lehigh University, and an undergraduate degree in engineering from Cornell.. Harry was sponsored for his MBA and MS degrees by IBM Corporation, where he started as an Assistant Engineer and rose to the position of Senior Manager responsible for world-wide Programs and Projects, prior to pursuing his interest in Law.  Harry is admitted to practice in all courts of California, the Trusts and Estates section of the American Bar Association, the Family Law section of the Orange County Bar Association, and the Riverside County Bar Association.

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Paul Dagostino is a top rated trial lawyer with a diverse set of skills handling mass torts, class action and personal injuy cases.. Paul Dagostino is a highly experienced attorney who has handled numerous complex and high-profile cases throughout his career. He has been involved in major litigation against General Motors LLC related to a faulty ignition switch issue and worked on the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder cancer cases in California State Court. Additionally, he has represented military service members in actions against earplug manufacturer 3M for injuries caused by their products.. Participating in such high-profile cases has given Paul valuable experience in litigating high-stakes claims. For example, he was an integral part of the trial team in the Johnson & Johnson litigation, where he drafted the appellate brief and helped secure a record $417 million jury verdict against the company for a client who developed ovarian cancer after using J&J talc products.. Paul has also achieved notable successes in other cases, including securing a $16 million settlement for a girl who suffered catastrophic injuries when hit by a car in a crosswalk on her way to school. He settled a rear-end car crash case for $1.1 million and another claim against a travel insurance company for $1 million.. Paul is passionate about his work and finds it rewarding to help people in need and hold the largest corporations in the country accountable.

Parris D. Trimble leads Prenup Lawyer OC as a Certified Family Law Specialist, offering dedicated counsel in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. A lifelong Southern Californian, she graduated from the University of Southern California as a Jesse M. Unruh Institute Scholar and Golden Key International Honor Society member. Parris received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, where she was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship, participated in Law Review and Moot Court, and earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards across several disciplines. She gained valuable experience clerking for the Honorable Franz E. Miller at the Orange County Superior Court. Initially practicing civil litigation, Parris found her true calling in family law, helping clients navigate challenging personal matters. Beyond her legal work, she devotes time to her family and volunteers for veteran support initiatives. Parris is a member of the Banyard Inn of Court and has authored a published opinion for the California Court of Appeals, In re the Marriage of Marshall, 23 477 (2018).

Orange County-based lawyer David E. Swanson has been trying criminal defense cases since 1991. He started his career as an Orange County Public Defender and transitioned into private practice as a criminal defense attorney in 1998. Currently, he is recognized by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law.. David E. Swanson graduated from the University of Illinois in 1976. He graduated from the Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management with an M.B.A in 1978. He also graduated Cum Laude from Western State University College of Law, ranking 3rd in his class in 1991. He was also a member of the Law Review.. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the California Public Defenders Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. Mr. Swanson has also lectured on numerous occasions on criminal law to Bar Associations and other groups.

Olivia Dajee is an Attorney at Talkov Law Partition Attorneys where her practice focuses exclusively on Ending Co-Ownership Disputes relating to real estate in California.. Olivia obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in May 2022 where she was the staff editor of the Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly. She also participated in the Hastings Intellectual Property Law Association and the Hastings Technology and Law Society. Olivia has experience working for the Orange County District Attorney’s office as an intern and paralegal, has interned at multiple San Francisco law firms, and was most recently a law clerk for Brayton Purcell LLP.. Prior to law school, Olivia graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara where she majored in Sociology and minored in Anthropology. She also received her Paralegal Certificate from the University of California, Irvine before starting law school.

Now living in Las Vegas, he still consults on legal issues and enjoys playing golf and music in his spare time.

Nina Kani is the principal and founder of Kani Law Group.. Ms. Kani’s labor and employment experience spans two decades across a wide variety of industries, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Kani’s practice focuses on advice and counseling on all aspects of labor and employment law, human resources management, and defense of labor and employment litigation.. Ms. Kani handles day-to-day employment law issues that arise through her clients' businesses, regardless of size or industry. In addition, she routinely handles internal investigations for employers and responds on her clients' behalf to complaints filed with government agencies. Ms. Kani is also a seasoned litigator, with experience in sexual harassment, disability, retaliation, wage and hour, and trade secret disputes.. Ms. Kani is the primary attorney on all Kani Law Group matters. However, when it is in her clients’ best interests, Ms. Kani supervises other attorneys and staff, specifically retained for their excellence, to provide the best service for her clients.. Ms. Kani graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, cum laude. She earned two undergraduate degrees (Political Science; International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies) from the University of California, Irvine, summa cum laude. Ms. Kani has served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Howard A. Matz, Judge of the United States District Court, Central District of California. She is admitted to practice law in the state of California, as well as several United States District Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to opening Kani Law Group, Ms. Kani was a labor and employment attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP and O’Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco. Ms. Kani has published articles for the San Francisco Recorder and has regularly contributed to industry magazines regarding labor and employment matters.. Ms. Kani has also been named a Rising Star by Superlawyers Magazine in Labor and Employment Law for solo and small firm practice. Selection is based on peer nomination and research process designed to select the highest rated attorneys.

Nicole Whyte has been identified by the well-recognized Daily Journal as one of California’s top 100 women attorneys. She has also been selected as one of America’s Top 100 attorneys (a lifetime achievement). Ms. Whyte is a founding principal and CEO of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP, a 160+ attorney law firm with 8 office locations throughout the Western United States.  Admitted to the South African Supreme Court in 1990, the California State Bar in 1991, the Nevada State Bar in 2000, the Washington D.C. State Bar in 2011, and the Washington State Bar in 2012, Ms. Whyte has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation and trial. She focuses her practice in the areas of family law, complex civil and commercial litigation, trucking litigation, and insurance defense litigation. Ms. Whyte has been designated as a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization since 2010. She has successfully litigated and tried hundreds of complex, multi-million dollar lawsuits, and has tried in excess of 30 cases to verdict (jury and judge trials).  She has been awarded the highest accolade in Martindale-Hubbell: an AV rating. This was as a result of an extensive, confidential review conducted among the legal profession in her community. The AV rating signifies Ms. Whyte’s legal abilities are of the very highest standard and her professional ethics are unquestioned. Ms. Whyte also has been consistently named California “Super Lawyer” by Los Angeles Magazine, and she has been consistently ranked in Super Lawyer’s lists of top attorneys in Southern California and Orange County.. Even more pertinent than her awards and ratings, Ms. Whyte strives to keep her clients’ interests at heart, and reach timely resolutions of challenging situations. Within the family law field, she handles a multitude of issues such as divorce, custody, visitation, modifications, child support, parentage/paternity, property division, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, dependency actions, and spousal support. Ms. Whyte provides individualized counseling and representation in all areas of family law and listens carefully to her client’s problems to provide representation that is strategic and effective.. Ms. Whyte has written extensively in her fields of expertise, and she is also a regular speaker at legal conferences across the United States.   Ms. Whyte has authored chapters in two published Family Law books, “Strategies for Family Law in California” 2010 edition published by Aspatore, “Streamlining Strategies and Costs in today’s Family Law Cases”, and “Strategies for Family Law in California” 2012 edition published by Aspatore, “Staying up to date with New Developments and Strategies in California Family Law Litigation”.. Ms. Whyte is a member of the Family, Construction and Insurance sections of the Orange County Bar Association, the Clark County Bar Association (Nevada) and the American Bar Association. She is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. She is a past member of the Civil Procedure and Evidence panels of the Orange County Bar Association’s Resolutions Committee. She has graduated twice from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) program in trial advocacy and is a Master Bencher and past officer of the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court. Ms. Whyte also serves as a mediator, and has served as settlement officer for the Orange County Superior Court. She is also a Board Member of the Masters' Division of the Orange County Bar Association.. Ms. Whyte is also active in the international legal community.  She is a member of Consulegis, an international network of lawyers, and she has been a featured speaker at Consulegis'  bi-annual conferences. She also has close ties to her original mentor attorney in South Africa, Brian Kahn, where she began her legal career.  Ms. Whyte's law firm, Bremer Whyte also has a strategic alliance with Brian Kahn, Inc. in Johannesburg, South Africa.. Ms. Whyte is a board member of the Sonenshine Pro Bono Opportunities Committee, an Orange County organization comprised of attorneys and Judges who provide Pro Bono legal opportunities  to newer members of the Orange County bar, by matching attorneys with potential Pro Bono clients. Ms. Whyte is also a board member of the Public Law Center, a pro-bono law group that provides access for low income residents of Orange County.. A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Ms. Whyte received her Bachelor of Arts and her LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand, located in Johannesburg, South Africa. After graduating from law school, she served as state prosecutor at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court in the criminal division. During this time Ms. Whyte had the opportunity to try a variety of criminal cases. Following her tenure as state prosecutor, she gained general civil and commercial litigation experience at Brian Kahn Inc. Attorneys, a boutique litigation law firm in Johannesburg. Ms. Whyte immigrated to the United States in 1991.. Ms. Whyte and her husband, Steven Nataupsky, managing partner of the Intellectual Property law firm Knobbe Martens, live with their 4 children in Newport Beach, California. When not practicing law, Ms. Whyte enjoys spending time with her family, exercise, piano, travel, reading, and baking and cooking with her daughter Rachel.  Ms. Whyte is also an avid student of the martial arts, and she has competed and placed in karate tournaments (kata and sparring) in Southern California.

Nicholas P. Kohan spent the first 10 years of his career being hired by large corporations, Fortune 500 companies and insurance companies to protect their interests against claims made by individuals and businesses who were allegedly hurt. These companies hired Nick for his trial skills, attention to detail and outside the box thinking that saved the companies millions of dollars.  Time and time again, Nick’s efforts resulted in total success – either an outright win for the defense at trial or the payout of settlements which were pennies to the dollar sought by those who brought the claim. With the creation of Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP, Nick is now able to use his skill, expertise and knowledge of the insurance industry and risk management departments to help individuals achieve maximum compensation for their injuries.  Clients and opposing counsel alike have lauded Nick’s trial skills, work ethic, legal strategy and professionalism.  Nick’s fellow lawyers rated him as Preeminent with the nationally regarded Martindale-Hubbell directory.. Nick was born and raised in Orange County.  Prior to law school, Nick attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he majored in Applied Economics and was a McVoy Scholar.  Nick attended law school on a Dean’s Admission scholarship, served as Editor of the Law Review and a Teaching Assistant. Nick lives in Newport Beach with his wife and two children. When not working or spending time with his family, Nick enjoys playing golf and cheering for the Angels.

Newport Beach criminal defense attorney Elisa Guadan was born and raised in Orange County and is proud to defend clients in her community.. Guadan's passion for criminal law began before she even entered law school. As an honors Sociology major at Cal State Fullerton, she was already learning the inner workings of the California criminal justice system at the Santa Ana Office of the Orange County Alternate Public Defender, where she spent over a year as an intern.. Guadan went on to excel as a law student at Western State College of Law in Fullerton on a full merit scholarship. In law school, her busy schedule included positions such as:. After graduating from law school with Honors, Guadan joined a Long Beach firm specializing in criminal defense. In the fast-paced environment of criminal defense practice, she worked on complex felony cases, including homicide, attempted murder, statutory rape, and fraud.. She also mastered the key California criminal motions, including Penal Code PC motions to suppress, discovery motions and motions to dismiss. And she learned strategies for negotiating with prosecutors for the resolutions that best fit her clients' goals.. Guadan is also a graduate of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Trial Advocacy Program, where she received extensive advanced training and honed her trial skills.. Guadan has particular expertise in handling DUI cases. She is certified by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police to administer and score field sobriety tests in connection with DUI roadside investigations.. Now, as an attorney at Shouse Law Group, Guadan fights for justice for defendants in Orange County Superior Court. She is also licensed to defend clients accused of federal crimes in the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Guadan is an active member of the California State Bar, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the California Traffic Defense Bar Association and the Long Beach Bar Association. She also served as Secretary of the Long Beach Bar Association Barristers from 2013 to 2015.. When not defending clients, Guadan serves as a board member for St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family.

My practice is solely focused on representing injury victims and their families, as well as employees who have been wronged by their employers. In addition, I have substantial experience handling Class Actions including wage & hour cases as well as product defect claims.  However, for years prior to founding DKB I worked as an insurance defense counsel representing Fortune 500 companies through prominent insurance carriers.  By litigating from the opposite side, I gained invaluable experience and intimate knowledge of how insurance companies value lawsuits.  As such, I have the tools and skills to best position my client's case for maximum recovery in the least amount of time.  We are passionate, aggressive, litigators first and foremost, but we are also advocates who truly care about our clients' well-being. Our clients are family, they always talk directly with the handling attorney and we will never pass you off to a paralegal.  Call anytime for a FREE consultation regarding your potential claim.  If I cannot personally help you, I will find an experienced attorney who can.

My practice involves federal cases exclusively. I've practiced in federal court for more than 35 years, and I welcome the chance to help you with any problem in this area. Please feel free to call or e-mail me at any time.. ---. My practice is distinguished by the fact that I work exclusively at the federal level, and have  for 35 years. My cases include white collar crime allegations (including grand jury representation), fraud, computer crimes and drug cases. A portion of my practice involves appeals, and I have more than 50 published federal court opinions. Please call or e-mail me if you have questions.

My practice focuses on intellectual property, business litigation, and corporate formation and governance.  I have represented clients in trademark, copyright, breach of contract, unfair competition, internet, gaming, and sports and entertainment matters, and has also advised clients on corporate structuring and asset protection issues.. I have litigated cases in state and federal courts and have represented clients in private arbitration.  I recently defended multiple clients in a trademark, copyright, and patent infringement case, securing a dismissal for all clients on a motion for summary judgment.  I also successfully represented multiple clients in trademark disputes before the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Mr. Winthrop has been litigating cases throughout Southern California for over 15 years. He has developed a well-earned reputation for his strategic approach and his ability to provide innovative solutions that provide the most benefit to his clients. His complete knowledge of the law and his notable skill as a litigator make him a natural selection to resolve your legal dispute.

Mr. Rydstrom is Chairman of CMIS. Mr. Rydstrom is the Chairman of the Coalition for Mortgage Industry Solutions (CMIS) out of DC.  Mr. Rydstrom has created numerous soluitions to the mortgage meltdown. He hosts executive leadership conferences with captains of industry, congressional members, as well as consumer groups.. Mr. Rydstrom has been quoted or published by: The Los Angeles Times, USA Today Magazine, MortgageOrb, Mortgage Daily News, Orange County Register, , National Business Institute, CMISfocus eMagazine, Pepperdine University (Law, Business Journal), AIR Commercial Real Estate Association,  Constructor Magazine for the AGC Association, Society of California Accountants, various Landlords and Real Estate Owners associations and others. Richard is published or quoted by the national mortgage press and media continually.. Some significant distinctions include: •Published in a Statement to the 110th Congress, House Ways & Means Committee, Chairman Charles Rangel•Considered a national expert in mortgage banking and related foreclosures•Honorary member of the American Legal and Financial Network (AFN)•Chairman of CMIS (Coalition for Mortgage Industry Solutions)•Member of the HAMP Policy Working Groups (AFN, Treasury, etc.)•CLE speaker and educator for attorneys, judges, banks, servicers, accountants and financial advisors  for the National Business Institute (NBI)•Frequent keynote speaker, panelists, and moderator at national conferences and webinars including the AFN, NBI, CMIS, CMBA•Voluntary Settlement Officer (VSO) for all Los Angeles courts

Mr. Ryan Rodriguez is a licensed California Attorney who graduated from Loyola Law School.  In law school, his primary focus and specialization was in the area of criminal procedure, practice, and litigation.   While there he enjoyed and excelled in courses covering the basic constitutional rights associated with the investigation and adjudication of criminal cases.  As part of his education and specialization in criminal law, he was instructed and trained by former Deputy District Attorneys, prominent defense attorneys, and Assistant United States’ Attorneys from the Department of Justice.  As a student, he was selected from many to participate in the Hobbs Trial Advocacy Program.  This program is well recognized throughout Southern California as one of the most prestigious and effective means for preparing law school graduates for successful careers as prosecutors in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.  As part of the program, he was assigned an externship with District Attorney’s office where he was able to sharpen his skills in trial litigation and become the first law student at the courthouse to litigate and obtain a guilty verdict in a criminal trial.. After an extensive hiring process, he was one of a selective group of individuals hired to become a prosecutor for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.  He received well over a hundred hours of training in every aspect of a jury trial, including but not limited to: advanced trial preparation, interaction with the media on high profile cases, and everything from effective jury selection to the penalty phase, all using the latest in courtroom technology. As a prosecutor, he handled several thousand arraignments, pretrial motions, suppression hearings, in excess of 1,000 preliminary hearings, dozens of jury trials and sentencing hearings, all with a strong track record for success.  Later in his career, he was offered and accepted a promotion to become a Deputy District Attorney for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office where he continued with his success.. After several years as a prosecutor, with experience in both Los Angeles and Orange County, Mr. Rodriguez started his own criminal defense practice, and placed his extensive knowledge and vast experience in defending others.  With his experience and many achievements on both sides of the criminal justice system, his vast knowledge and understanding of the law, and the ability to speak both English and Spanish fluently, he confidently handles any type of criminal case; whether it is defending a DUI or something as serious as Murder.  In 2012, Mr Rodriguez was named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.  No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in California are named to the Rising Stars list.. If you happen to be faced with a situation that requires legal assistance or guidance, it is important to have someone competent on your side that you can trust will represent you while keeping your best interests as their primary focus.

Mr. Purdy is a partner in the law firm of Paoli & Purdy. He has extensive experience in the field of environmental law, specializing in cases involving exposure to mold, lead, asbestos, chemicals or other toxins. He also practices in civil litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, trucking/motorcycle/bicycle accidents, products’ liability, premises liability (slip/trip falls) and toxic exposures. He has been a presenter at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, for Mealey’s, Lexis/Nexis and a variety of other legal organizations on the topic of personal injury, trial and mold litigation.