Top Business Lawyers Near Me in Pasadena Area

Cynthia Gitt received her B.A. degree from Wheaton College. In 1971, she received her J.D. degree with honors from George Washington University Law School, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. Ms. Gitt was a trial attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Washington, D.C. from 1971 to 1974 and in San Francisco from 1974 to 1975. Thereafter, she was an assistant professor of law and director and litigator on behalf of the EEOC-funded Employment Discrimination Clinic at Wayne State University Law School from 1975 to 1977.. Ms. Gitt entered private practice in 1978 and was an associate at Morgan Lewis & Bockius (1978-1984), a partner with Ford & Harrison (1984–1991) and a shareholder and Of Counsel to Epstein Becker & Green (1991–2006) before co-founding Brown Gitt Law Group LLP in June 2006. She has represented employers in all aspects of single plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action labor and employment litigation, and individuals in business litigation and security-related disputes.. Ms. Gitt also conducts workplace investigations, issues reports, and testifies for employers. She supervises investigations by outside investigators, and litigates their effectiveness in defense of claims of harassment or wrongful termination.. Los Angeles Magazine named Ms. Gitt a Super Lawyer for 2004–2010. She is a member of the Litigation, and the Labor and Employment Law sections of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Pasadena Bar Association and the California State Bar. Ms. Gitt was named a top Los Angeles employment attorney by Pasadena Magazine and was featured in the 2nd Annual "Women Leaders in the Law" supplement to the Los Angeles Times. Ms. Gitt is a frequent speaker on employment topics with Sterling Education, the Corporate Counsel Institute and the LA County Bar Association Labor and Employment section.

Attorney Mark Charles has been named a “Southern California Rising Star" for two consecutive years by Law & Politics Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine. His relentless commitment to his clients has earned him a reputation as a strong advocate and ally for those in need of a Pasadena employment attorney. Having worked to represent large companies in the past, Mr. Charles understands the strategies and techniques used by employers to fight against the claims of employees. Mark Charles Law offers free consultations and invites anyone concerned with workplace mistreatment to call their office for answers.

Attorney Brian Claypool has personally arbitrated more than 100 cases, has conducted more than 50 jury trials to verdict with a 90%-win rate, and has conducted several other bench trials across 11 counties in California. Cases of social impact that Attorney Brian Claypool has handled include but are not limited to representation for more than 150 Las Vegas mass shooting victims and their families, the Rosalie Avila suicide-bullying case against the Yucaipa/Calimesa Unified School District, the Anthony Avalos murder case against the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, and the Beverly Rafferty sexual assault case against the City of Baton Rogue. He is known among his peers as being quite selective with his caseload so he can give his full attention to each and every client, just as they need and deserve during such trying times. It has always been his policy to put the mission of an attorney before any paycheck. When not working on a case, Attorney Claypool can often be found focusing on charitable work for communities throughout the nation. He has partnered with World Vision before to sign up nearly 100 new sponsors who each support a child living in a foreign country and without access to regular food, water, schooling, and medical care.

As a dynamic young Orange County criminal defense attorney, Peter Tran is driven by the desire provide his clients thorough and diligent representation while guiding them through the often intimidating criminal court process. Peter defends clients accused of a variety of misdemeanor and felony charges including driving under the influence (DUI),domestic violence charges, assault, and drug possession.. Peter obtained his undergraduate degree from University of California, Irvine and earned his law degree from American University's Washington College of Law in Washington D.C.. While in law school, Peter exhibited his passion for criminal law through his participation in American University, Washington College of Law's Criminal Justice Clinic. There he gained valuable experience conducting both bench and jury trials in criminal court. Through his participation in the Criminal Justice Clinic, Peter drafted a federal cert petition that was heard and granted by the Maryland Court of Appeals. Peter also served as a note and comment editor for the American University Law Review while in law school.. Prior to joining Shouse Law Group, Peter honed his criminal defense skills through a clerkship with the Orange County Public Defender's Office.. Peter practices throughout Orange County and the South Bay, including the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach, the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, the North Justice Center in Fullerton, the West Justice Center in Westminster, the Long Beach courthouse and the LAX Airport courthouse.. When he isn't defending his clients, Peter loves to maintain an active lifestyle and can be found biking, camping, and hiking in his spare time.

Antonio de Cárdenas has extensive experience counseling and representing companies in a broad range of transactional matters and providing comprehensive legal strategy to businesses. Antonio has served as inside senior general counsel and outside counsel to top domestic and international companies in a variety of industries. As the CEO of the De Cárdenas Law Group, APLC, he oversees our clients’ needs using a multi-disciplinary approach that constantly evaluates factors such as client objectives, risk, liability, and value proposition.. Antonio comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and represents his own family’s business, which is entering its fourth decade of national operations. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from a top national business program that is designed for company presidents and “C”-level executives. Having closely studied various business disciplines throughout his career, Antonio has had the pleasure of working with colleagues in various fields including manufacturing, services, retail, real estate development, wealth management, insurance, and technology. His list of clients includes organizations and businesses of all sizes, from large multi-national corporations to start-up firms.  He regularly consults with colleagues in the business community and remains an active participant in continuing business education.. Antonio is fully bilingual in English/Spanish and regularly provides counsel and other services to companies actively doing business in Latin America. His charitable activities include sitting on various national and local boards whose mission is to improve the lives of the less fortunate.

Academic Achievements. In 2000 Mr. Aparicio received his Bachelor of Arts Degreefrom Claremont McKenna College (“CMC”) with a Concentration in Business, PublicPolicy, and Public Law, while serving as Research Fellow for both the prestigiousKravis Leadership and Pacific Researchers Institutes.  Mr. Aparicio served as an intern for Senator DianneFeinstein in Los Angeles and the Senator’s Chief Judiciary Counsel in .. In 2003Mr. Aparicio received his Juris Doctor Degree from UC Hastings College of theLaw (“Hastings”).  Mr. Aparicio receiveda Certificate in Taxation from the renowned Hastings Tax Department, as well asboth the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence from the Witkin Legal Instituteand the Excellence of the Future Award from the Center for Computer-AssistedLegal Instruction.. WorkHistory. In 2000Mr. Aparicio worked as a Legal Analyst for Ajalat, Polley, Ayoob & Matarese,California’s premier law firm for State and Local Taxes, analyzing State Boardof Equalization and Franchise Tax Board positions regarding a variety offranchise, business and property taxes. Mr. Aparicio participated in landmark multi-million dollar settlementswith the City of San Francisco ($69 Million) and City of Oakland ($2 Million) resultingfrom each city’s unconstitutional business license tax.. In 2001Mr. Aparicio externed with Presiding Justice Roger Boren of the CaliforniaCourt of Appeal.  He worked closely with JusticeBoren to understand the inner workings of analyzing and drafting appellateopinions addressing both criminal and civil litigation.. In2002, Mr. Aparicio worked as an associate with Best, Best & Kriegercovering public law, natural resources, corporate transactions, and taxation.. In2003, as a result of his academic record, legal writing skills, and impressive workethic, Presiding Justice Boren of the California Court of Appeal, awarded Mr.Aparicio a semester clerkship for academic credit.. In2004, Mr. Aparicio joined Edison ESI (“ESI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary ofSouthern California Edison.  He spent thenext six years managing risk and negotiating nearly $80 Million dollars ofthird-party utility contracts.  In 2007,ESI named Mr. Aparicio the chair of both the Internal Controls Committee andRisk Management Council, the youngest employee ever at either position.  Mr. Aparicio also received certificates in ProjectManagement and Frontline Leadership.. CommunityActivities. In2005, Mr. Aparicio joined the Claremont McKenna College Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors, and serves on the Executive Committee.  In 2008, CMCAA named him Chief FinancialOfficer, the youngest ever at the position.. Mr.Aparicio is a former director for the St. Nicholas Orthodox ChristianElementary School and Child Care Advisory Board.. Mr. Aparicio is a pastVice-Chairman of Antiochian Archdiocese Parish Life Conference. Mr. Aparicio is an avid supporter of numerous charitableorganization in California which include. Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. Monterey Aquarium. Aquarium of the Pacific. Pantages Theater. Norton Simon. FORUS Foundation