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Mitchell M. Tsai specializes in environmental, land use, and real estate litigation, while also handling immigration and bankruptcy matters. He has represented individuals, companies, and organizations in environmental and business disputes in both federal and state court as well as many administrative proceedings before local boards, commissions and councils.. Prior to working for this Office, Tsai served as an Associate with The Law Office of Gideon Kracov where he handled environmental cases involving environmental impact review ( National Environmental Policy Act, California Environmental Quality Act), pollution control (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act), hazardous waste (Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act commonly known as Superfund), consumer safety (Proposition 65), and land use.. Prior to passing the Bar, Mr. Tsai worked as a law clerk at the United States Department of Justice Environmental Enforcement Section, Santa Monica Baykeeper (now known as Los Angeles Waterkeeper), Environment Now, Law Offices of Robert Ukeiley, and Rod Danielson Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee.. Mr. Tsai received his law degree along with a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources law from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. While in law school, he served as Managing Editor of Environmental Law review, the nation’s oldest law review dedicated solely to environmental issues. He also served as Air Quality Coordinator for the Northwest Environmental Defense Center. He received his undergraduate degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California.. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Tsai worked as a policy advocate and researcher on international peacekeeping, environmental justice, pollution control, and climate change issues. During that time, he worked at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, California League of Conservation Voters, Taiwan Environmental Action Network, and the Fund for Public Interest Research.. In his free time, Mr. Tsai enjoys running, hiking, bicycling, and ice hockey. He is an avid supporter of USC Trojan football, Los Angeles Kings hockey, and the Portland Timbers Football . Tsai is proficient in Mandarin Chinese.

Michael works with clients in the U.S., Europe and Asia, and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. He is a past president and current member of the board of the San Gabriel Valley Bar Association and has served on committees of the International Trademark Association. He has also served on the board and remains active with Villa Esperanza, an organization serving the needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.. Michael previously served as counsel for the biopharmaceutical business of Baxter Healthcare Corporation, where he was responsible for intellectual property matters relating to product lines with sales in excess of $1 billion.

Megan Lee has been practicing law since 2006.  Her main areas of focus are probate and trusts, and business litigation.  She understands that the probate process can be difficult and emotional for her clients.  She takes extra care in explaining the different stages of litigation to her clients and strives to minimize the emotional stress often associated with litigation.  With each case, she carefully crafts a effective litigation strategy tailored to her client's needs and their mutual goals.. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Western State University of Law, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Riverside.. Megan was named Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2011, 2012 and 2013 by Los Angeles Magazine, and has been one of Pasadena Magazine’s Top Attorney since 2010.

Megan Brewer joined the Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin in March of 2015. Before joining the Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin, Ms. Brewer served as an Asylum Officer with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Anaheim, CA, where she adjudicated Asylum and NACARA applications and interviewed applicants for Credible Fear and Reasonable Fear. Prior to working at the Asylum Office, Ms. Brewer was an attorney with a private immigration firm in Pasadena, CA. Ms. Brewer is a 2009 graduate of the UCLA School of Law with an emphasis in Critical Race Studies.

Matt D. Ober brings to Richardson Harman Ober PC over two decades of extensive experience in common interest development law, residential and commercial real estate litigation, construction contracts and defect claims recovery, and general corporate and business law. Mr. Ober presides over the Firm’s highly regarded community association law practice, providing full service representation to common interest developments throughout Southern California.. A native of Whittier, California, Mr. Ober obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of California at Los Angeles before obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law. Mr. Ober has obtained an AV® Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating, reflecting the height of professional excellence and recognition for the highest levels of skill and integrity. He is licensed to practice before all California State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Ninth District Circuit Court of Appeals, and is a member of the California and Los Angeles County Bar Associations.. Mr. Ober is a recognized leader, noted author, featured speaker and faculty member on all facets of the community association industry. He is an active supporter of and contributor to the Community Association industry through both the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the California Association of Community Managers (CACM). Mr. Ober is a member of the CAI National’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). He is a contributing author of CAI’s California Law Course for Common Interest Development Managers. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter, and served two terms as President of CAI’s local chapter serving the Greater Inland Empire. He is an inductee to the organization’s Hall of Fame; recipient of the Chapter’s President’s award; and recipient of the Outstanding Service Award. He is also a three-term delegate to CAI’s California Legislative Action Committee and a member of CAI’s National Faculty as well as a member of CACM’s Faculty and Legal Steering Committee.

Mat is the Managing Attorney in the Pasadena office of RMO LLP. He handles disputes over contested wills, trusts, and conservatorships in probate court as well as business disputes in a wide variety of contexts, with a focus in the financial services space. Using his lengthy experience as a litigator, Mat works closely with clients to resolve complex disputes that often involve complicated family dynamics. Mat has experience with claims relating to disinheritance, elder abuse, and undue influence, and is experienced at finding creative solutions to what are often fraught and emotional situations. Mat graduated from Harvard University with an A.B. in History and Literature. While at Harvard, Mat was a member of the varsity swim team and was Eastern Conference champion in the 200 yard freestyle. He was also a member of the Harvard Lampoon. After working for a large private wealth manager, Mat attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating cum laude. At Pitt, Mat served on the University of Pittsburgh Journal of Law and Commerce, and won the CALI award in Evidence.

Martin Lijtmaer focuses primarily on criminal defense.  His law firm, LIJT LAW, handles everything from simple bench warrant recalls and drug possession to complex white-collar and RICO conspiracy cases.   LIJT LAW's philosophy is to provide its clients with The Complete Defense through aggressive litigation, comprehensive investigative services, and dependable and honest attorney-client communication.   LIJT LAW leaves no stones unturned when working your case.. Martin Lijtmaer se centra principalmente en la defensa penal. Su oficina, LIJT LAW, se ocupa de todas clases de casos desde posesión de drogas y ordenes de arresto hasta casos complejos como delitos de cuello blanco y homicidio.. La filosofía LIJT es proveer a sus clientes con la defensa completa a través de litigios agresivos, servicios integrales de investigación, y la comunicación entre abogado y cliente confiable y honesto.  LIJT LAW analiza todos los ángulos cuando trabaja su caso.

Marilyn tries cases in state and federal courts and has tried over a hundred jury trials in federal court. She has been very successful, once winning six acquittals in a row from juries. Marilyn has also been very successful in negotiations of dismissals and reduction of charges in all kinds of cases, including very complicated white collar fraud and securities prosecutions as well as other serious cases for example those involving guns and drugs.

Marie Mondia is an attorney in the Pasadena office of RMO LLP. Marie’s practice focuses on litigating contentious will, trust and conservatorship disputes in probate court. With extensive probate litigation experience, Marie effectively and innovatively resolves cases while obtaining advantageous outcomes for her clients.

Leonard "Leo" Manalo is a highly-skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Leo has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the rights of defendants accused of crimes in State and Federal courts all over the State of California.. Leo grew up in San Diego and attended San Francisco State University, where he graduated cum laude with a BA in Economics in two years. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. After law school, Leo gained valuable experience working with the Disability Rights Center and Public Counsel, two public interest firms, before settling into criminal defense.. Leo is a top-rated attorney who has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2020-2023, an honor awarded only to 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California. He has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers to be included in their Top 40 Under 40 rankings in 2023. His focus is on cases in Southern California jurisdictions, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County. He is committed to helping people and giving a voice to those who need to be heard. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to his clients, Leo Manalo is the ideal attorney to defend your rights and protect your interests.

Kristin lives in Pasadena with her son, Andrew.  Kristin enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, skiing, and is working on a black belt in Tang Soo Do.  She is an active volunteer in the community, helping to promote women entrepreneurs, advance the careers of women, girls, and underserved youth in science, and volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America as a Den Leader.

Julie Oktanyan is the founder and lead trial attorney at Julie O Law, APC.. With over 23 years’ experience as a litigator in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury matters, Julie started her independent firm in January 2022 to help traumatically injured workers.. At ODG Law Group, Julie served as Managing Partner since May 2011, specializing in Workers’ Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident & Slip and Fall Accident claims. With Julie’s contribution and zealous representation at the firm, ODG Law Group secured over $30 million in settlements for its clients under 10 years.. Prior to her experience at Oktanyan Der-Grigorian Law Group, Julie practiced as a civil defense attorney for two prestigious law firms in Downtown, Los Angeles and Woodland Hills. Her prior legal experience at these firms encompassed defending insurance companies in serious and high exposure matters ranging from product liability, premises liability, construction defect, and automobile and truck accidents.. MORE THAN AN ATTORNEY - YOUR PERSONAL ADVOCATE. Her passion to help others fuels every step she takes. Her unwavering leadership and fierce litigation style has resulted in countless victories for her clients in acquired medical benefits, treatment, future medical care, and top six-figure settlements.. MAKING AN IMPACT EVEN IN THE EARLY YEARS. Prior to defense work and private practice, Julie served as a summer clerk for the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. in their civil rights department working side by side with extraordinary attorneys in the representation of severely injured clients in police brutality matters. Prior to that, she completed an internship at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office assisting attorneys in public entity premises liability cases.. Julie earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School, in Los Angeles, in May of 2002, claiming “Exceptional Achievement Awards” in Torts Law, Products Liability, and Intellectual Property. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA in June of 1998. She is fluent in Armenian.

Jane is the managing partner at Faunce, Singer & Oatman. For the past 25 years she has enjoyed an excellent reputation for her litigation of hundreds of California state, county and city employees disability pension matters including Peace Officers and Firefighters across the State. Her career has been devoted to helping workers seek justice in the workplace. She has experience representing employees in many employment areas including in Fair Employment and Housing Act cases for disability, race, gender discrimination as well as sexual harassment cases.

James B. Kropff has practiced law since 1980. His list of clients includes celebrities, politians, judges, attorneys, businesspeople and consumers who are referred to him usually on a confidential basis.. Please see our firm's website for more information about our firm.

James A. Hagan is a trial lawyer who has spent the majority of his professional career litigating a vast variety of complex disputes on behalf of individuals in state and federal courts throughout the Southland.  Mr. Hagan’s trial experience and, over a decade of representing probate and trust clients, provides his clients an insight into the winning arguments, principal issues, risks, factors important to the probate court, as well as the ability to evaluate less costly resolutions.  Mr. Hagan left the corporate law world to focus his practice on helping everyday individuals through difficult periods with sensitivity, determination, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Jacob has devoted his entire legal career to representing plaintiffs in civil court.  His focus is on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, employment, and general litigation, including complex, coverage, and business disputes.. Known for his thorough preparation, judgment, and mastery of detail, he has earned a reputation with his clients and peers for his unmatched dedication to his cases. Jacob has handled hundreds of cases for his clients and their loved ones and has helped them recover over $25 million in verdicts and settlements throughout his career.. If you or a loved one is the victim of someone’s wrongdoing, call us now for a free consultation.  We look forward to helping you achieve the maximum possible result.

INTRODUCTION. Expert divorce and family law attorney practicing in all of greater Los Angeles County. Our office is centrally located in Pasadena, California. We represent individuals in divorce, paternity, child custody, child visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, restraining order, post-judgment modification and guardianship matters.. OUR MISSION. It is our mission to represent our clients through the entire legal process as expertly and efficiently as possible and provide them with peace of mind through assertive and expert representation.. Nothing is more painful than when families have problems. In times of high emotion, it's easy to make uninformed decisions. That's why it's important to have sound advice during difficult times. At the Law Offices of Randy W. Medina, we concentrate on the legal issues that are important to families. We can help during your darkest hour with solid legal counsel and, perhaps even more importantly, compassion.. Mr. Medina's practice is limited to family law matters. He handles all aspects of marital dissolutions, including those involving high-asset marital estates, complex financial issues, property characterization, business valuation, child custody, child support, and spousal support, from the inception of a case through settlement or trial. He also represents clients in domestic violence actions. Mr. Medina also handles guardianship matters.. BACKGROUND AND EXPERTISE. Mr. Medina was born in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from Cathedral High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Baumholder, West Germany. After his Army stint, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California (USC).Mr. Medina then joined the the Los Angeles Police Department attaining the rank of sergeant after only five years. Mr. Medina earned his law degree at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (UCLA).Mr. Medina began his practice in Los Angeles, California handling various civil matters. He eventually began to focus on family law matters and family law soon became his specialty. He is a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Medina is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.. Mr. Medina has been selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2010 through 2021 by Super Lawyers Magazine and is featured annually in special issues of the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Magazine.

Inheritance disputes hit very close to home for Edward, whose own family was involved in a highly contentious and drawn-out conflict. Because he personally experienced the emotional and monetary heartache that comes with family disputes, he is especially keen to his clients’ needs.. Edward Terzian earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA, where he graduated summa cum laude and was a was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. After spending some time helping run his family small business, Edward obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA, where he earned High Honors in several courses, including Torts and Evidence. Edward was also invited for entry into the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society and was on the Dean’s Honor List throughout his tenure there. But if you ask Edward, he would tell you that his greatest achievement in law school was his fateful decision to set next to his now wife, Vanessa Terzian, on their first day of class!. Edward Terzian has been named a Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for every year since 2014 and most recently a Super Lawyer for 2022. Prior to forming the Inheritance Recovery Attorneys, LLP, Edward was a founding partner of Terzian Law Partners, APC, with Vanessa (a prominent estate planning attorney), where he headed the Trust and Estate Litigation Department. He also handled all real estate and business matters for clientele. It is this background in business, real estate and probate, combined with his personal experience and human understanding, that places him in a unique position to successfully assist clients.. Edward and Vanessa have two boys, Alec and Jack, and their dog/bear, Bronson. If he’s not working or spending time with the family, you’ll likely find Edward punching his boxing bag in attempts to let off some steam.

I've been a lawyer for over 25 years now, focusing almost exclusively on Family Law for all of those years. I am in excellent standing with the State Bar of California and have never had any disciplinary actions taken against me by the Bar. (You would be surprised how many attorneys have.) Also, in over 25 years of practice, I have never paid for advertising, including with AVVO...no internet, no newspaper, no radio advertising. I don't even have a website. 100% of my work comes from referrals from other other happy clients or people who have seen my reviews online. This is because I'm honest, I charge a reasonable fee, I work hard, and I get great results. While I can never guarantee those results, I'm confident that you'll be happy with my work. (Google my name and you will see that I have almost nothing but 5-star reviews anywhere on the internet.). I help all types of clients with their Family Law cases...everything from standard, middle-class earners, to high-asset, and high-profile cases. Please feel free to contact my office to set up a telephone, or in-office consultation.. THE KOSNER FIRM. Handling all areas of FAMILY LAW since 1994, including:. • General Family Law. • Mediation. • Divorce / Dissolution / Annulment / Legal Separation. • Prenuptial Agreements / Postnuptial Agreements / Cohabitation Agreements. • Child Custody and Visitation. • Spousal Support (Alimony). • Child Support. • Modification of Support, Visitation, or Custody. • Restraining Orders / Domestic Violence. • Property Division. • Pension / Retirement Division. • Move-Away Requests. • Document Preparation or Review. • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's). Please contact me if you have any of these issues. My staff and I will work extra hard to make you happy.. NOTE: We offer free 30-minute consultations by telephone, or you can pay a flat rate of $100 for an in-office consultation. You will receive a lot of valuable information at the consultation, and if you choose to hire my firm, the $100 will be applied to your retainer, making the consultation free.

I  have been a Trial Lawyer since 1987 and tried my first case before a Jury  representing the victim of a motorcycle accident in 1988 in San Diego Superior Court. I obtained a substantial verdict for the client.. Since then, I  continue to represent  injury victims in automobile/motorcycle accidents, Falls,Defective product litigation and serious and catastrophic injury victims in personal injury cases.. I have tried cases  before the Jury in almost all Counties in the State of California and particularly, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Kern, Fresno, Tulare and Alameda Counties.. My Firm is dedicated to  Client relationship first and foremost. We work hard and educate clients of the process. A better educated Client is better equipped to meet  Today's challenges in litigation . Our experience together with client education always give an edge  for our clients to meet the challenges of court experience.. Above all  I enjoy helping people in need and  am always available to listen.. On a personal note I like to travel and listen to my favorite singer Andrea Bocelli.

I was disciplined for failing to complete my mandatory continuing legal education requirements in 2013. All lawyers are required to participate in a specified amount of ongoing legal education and I did not complete mine that year. I am not proud of that and I’m embarrassed that the State Bar chose to discipline me publicly for it, but it had nothing to do with client care or my competence as a lawyer.. I have been practicing immigration law since 1994. During that time I have had the privilege of assisting companies, families, and individuals with a wide array of immigration issues, from family visas and the citizenship process to student and business visas. I have always loved helping people and practicing immigration law has allowed me to do what I love every day.

I started my own law firm in order to help people through difficult times.  Financial stress and worry can can cripple individuals and families, who often can feel paralyzed as to what to do.  I help people take constructive action to get their lives back in order so they start feeling good about themselves again.  Whether this requires a Bankruptcy filing of a Marriage Dissolution, staying in a bad situation only makes things worse.  The point is I can help you get your life back and stop people from taking advantage of you.  Above all, I am committed to resolving problems, not extending them or making things worse.. At the Law Offices of Kirk A. Laron, we are your Diplomatic Solution.

I specialize in representing public agency and mutual water company water suppliers.  I am well versed with all water system operations and has great expertise in rate-setting (e.g., Proposition 218) and financing matters.  I also have much experience in real estate matters, including purchases and sales, commercial leases, development and easement issues.  Lastly, I enjoy working with small businesses and can assist with formation issues, as well as ongoing operational issues.

I represent individuals and families to help them protect themselves and their loved ones so they can leave the legacy they want.

I received my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles.  I also received my JD degree and LL.M. (taxation) from Loyola Law School.  I am a Certified Elder Law Attorney and a Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Specialist, which has been highlighted in the 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers publication. I am the immediate past-President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a national organization of about 4,300 lawyers practicing in the field of elder law.. I am the author of several chapters for California Continuing Education of the Bar, including chapters on compensation for guardians of the person, administration of special needs trusts, probate family allowances and homesteads.  I am also a 2007 Spirit of CEB recipient.I am an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, teaching Elder Law.I have two sons, both of whom are Eagle Scouts.