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Richard specializes in land-use, zoning, real estate, commercial, environmental, and appellate law, including complex business litigation and class actions. He represents property owners, developers, neighborhood associations, midsize and large U.S. companies throughout Southern California on numerous hotel, medical office, and multi-family residential projects. He serves as lead trial and appellate counsel in traditional/administrative writ of mandamus proceedings, arbitrations, and private attorney general actions. As part of his land use practice, Richard manages all of the CEQA, planning, zoning, and other entitlements required by state, county, and city governments. In Pasadena, Richard’s projects include the restoration of the Constance Hotel and the YWCA Julia Morgan Building, the Colorado at Hill Hotel, the Marriott Residence Inn, the Paseo Colorado, the Crown City Medical Building, and the former Pasadena Athletic Club site.. As an experienced trial attorney, Richard successfully prosecuted a CEQA and land use trial against the City of Brea in Orange County, and successfully defended through trial a $45 million class action lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. He previously was successful in defending a $75 million licensing arbitration, a $30 million unfair competition class action, a $40 million securities fraud and RICO class action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and a $20 million insurance coverage action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, as well as numerous contract, real estate, and limited partnership actions. Richard has a number of appellate decisions in California to his credit, including Harper v. 24 Hour Fitness, 167 Cal. App. 4th 966 (2008), Mount Olympus Property Owners Association v. Shpirt, 59 Cal. App. 4th 885 (1997), Re-Open Rambla, Inc. v. County of Los Angeles, 39 Cal. App. 4th 1499 (1995), and Cole v. Sea Ray Boats, Inc., 32 Cal. Rptr. 2d 431 (1994) (de-published).. Education. Richard is a 1986 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he externed for Justice Otto Kaus of the California Supreme Court, and was a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, Scott Moot Court Honors Board, and the 1985 Best Oralist in Moot Court Competition.. Richard also has a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, where he was admitted to Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honorary Society for Public Affairs & Administration, received the SCAPA Praetor Scholarship Award, and worked for the Congressional Budget Office in Washington, D.C.. Richard earned his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1979, and studied at Worcester College, Oxford University, England.

Richard Novak is one of southern California’s leading criminal defense attorneys. He is a former Los Angeles Superior Court judicial officer and has represented defendants, witnesses and individuals under investigation by law enforcement and other government agencies for the past two decades. He has vast experience in federal and state criminal investigations, prosecutions and appeals.. He is a meticulous strategist, a highly skilled negotiator, an aggressive trial lawyer and a nuanced appellate advocate. He also has a unique background representing parents and minors in juvenile dependency and delinquency cases in which law enforcement is investigating and prosecuting claims of child abuse and in which teenagers are accused of criminal conduct.

RAMIT MIZRAHI IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS. SHE IS NOW A FULL-TIME MEDIATOR.. Ramit Mizrahi is Chair of the Pasadena Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section and Past Chair of the California Lawyers Association Labor and Employment Law Section.

Pyramid Legal, APC is a multi-service law firm, comprised of a team of compassionate and aggressive attorneys dedicated to delivering quality legal representation in various areas of law. Clients depend on the firm to deliver in-depth solutions to complex issues, and our attorneys spend the time getting to know our clients and ensuring that we fully understand their goals in order to vigorously fight for them. With a deep commitment to humanity, to give voice to those who would not other have access to the law, our passion and drive to fight for our clients' best interests is surpassed by none.

Phil J. Montoya, Jr. is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the areas of employment law, contract litigation and personal injury. Phil has obtained favorable outcomes for clients as diverse as employees accused of trade secret theft, companies involved in employment and contract disputes, and personal injury. He regularly advises a number of businesses on employment and contract matters.

Paul F. Schimley is a Partner with Richardson Harman Ober PC and leads the firm’s Employment Law Group. Mr. Schimley concentrates his practice on employment and labor law with an emphasis on defense of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and wage and hour claims. He handles litigation and administrative proceedings and counsels employers with regard to employment practices, and has addressed numerous employer groups on relevant legal topics, including the mandated sexual harassment training under Government Code Section .. Mr. Schimley is licensed to practice before all California state courts, as well as the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of the United States District Court for the State of California. He is a member of the Labor and Employment sections of both the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Pasadena Bar Association, and he serves as a volunteer arbitrator on the Los Angeles County Bar’s fee dispute arbitration panel.. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, Mr. Schimley attended Niagara University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Political Science. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego.. Mr. Schimley has received an AV® Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating.

Patrice Meredith Clarke is a partner at Iliff, Meredith, Wildberger & Brennan, P.C. Ms. Clarke focuses her practice on representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice litigation who have sustained injuries as a result of medical negligence.  Ms. Clarke also serves as defense counsel to attorneys in legal malpractice suits and coverage counsel in litigation involving insurance disputes.. Ms. Clarke is a cum laude graduate of the College of Charleston and a cum laude graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law. While in law school, she served as the Managing Editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review, and was a member of the National Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Team. Patrice was a law scholar in Federal Civil Procedure. She served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Clayton Greene, Jr., of the Court of Appeals of Maryland. Patrice was a Representative of, and then became the Secretary of, the University of Baltimore Student Bar Association.. After law school, Patrice served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Deborah S. Eyler of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.. Ms. Clarke is an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Maryland Bar Foundation, the Anne Arundel County Bar Association, the Maryland Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice and the American Bar Association.  Ms. Clarke is an active member of the Appellate Practice Committee of the Litigation Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.. Ms. Clarke is frequently invited to speak and write on a variety of legal topics.  She has written and lectured on various topics including administrative regulations under Maryland law, mental health records, and trial strategies.  Ms. Clarke has presented to the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland regarding "The Intersection of Medicine and the Law."  Ms. Clarke currently co-authors a recurring column in the Maryland Association for Justice's quarterly journal, Trial Reporter, called "Appellate Watch" and also currently serves as the Co-Editor in Chief of Trial Reporter.. Ms. Clarke has received several professional awards including being named one of the Daily Record's "Twenty in their Twenties" and has been named a "Rising Star" in Super Lawyers magazine every year since 2016.. Outside the office, Patrice enjoys running, boating, and spending time with her husband and children.

Pasadena personal injury attorney Abdalla J. Innabi, Esq. is the founder of Innabi Law Group, dedicated to providing focused legal counsel to the injured throughout California. He has been a strong litigator for more than 20 years and has worked as defense counsel for insurance companies and automobile manufacturers. He now used that experience to assist the injured or wrongfully killed in plaintiff work. His deep understanding of the tactics that negligent parties may take against his clients have afforded him many successful verdicts and settlements and, in totally, his firm has recovered millions on behalf of the injured. In 2014, Attorney Abdalla prevailed in a wrongful death case before the Supreme Court of California in Ennabe v. Manosa (2014) 58 697. To put his passion and experience to work in your case, contact Innabi Law Group today.

Pasadena Bankruptcy Attorney Michael E. Plotkin has more than four decades of professional experience handling a broad range of legal matters. He concentrates his practice on helping clients through their bankruptcy issues, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases. Every client to his firm receives his personal attention and no case is ever passed off to a paralegal or junior associate.  He knows that preparation is key in any case, no matter how difficult, and makes sure to pay attention to every detail, no matter how small. From drafting comprehensive documents to knowing how the laws apply to the issues in all matters, Attorney Plotkin is dedicated to providing high-quality, client-focused representation to help clients throughout Southern California find a fresh financial future. Contact him today to schedule your free case consultation.

Over 30+ Years Of Experience Fighting Insurance Companies.. Fighting with an insurance company after an injury is the last thing you want to do. You deserve care, compassion, and the financial damages necessary to compensate you for your loss. At McNally Law Office, our team is ready to step in and fight for you. We have been helping Pasadena and Southern California clients for over 25 years.. We stand by our clients at every step. We are here when you need us, with open communication and knowledgeable advice regarding your case. Our lead attorney, Frank McNally, has a reputation as a strong negotiator and trial lawyer. His results speak for themselves and include many verdicts and settlements in the seven figures. Read more about Frank McNally’s accomplishments.. Please call today for a free consultation.

Obtaining results requires not only skillful lawyering, but also a keen understanding of business.  At Leech Tishman, we’re proud of our legal accomplishments, but distinguish ourselves by our reputation of being business-minded professionals who practice law.. At Leech Tishman, we listen to our clients, apply our depth of experience, formulate a strategy, and then vigorously pursue results.  Expect it.. I have advised a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to entrepreneurial enterprises, on issues such as corporate organization and administration, and legal matters related to electrical power, petroleum, telecommunications, industrial and civil facilities for U.S. and foreign corporations, governmental entities and joint ventures. I am also experienced in international sourcing of material, contractor-subcontractor and owner-vendor issues, infrastructure issues, private placements, research and development projects, investments in high technology concerns, “partnering” and other joint venture vehicles, acquisitions, corporate planning and structure, construction, financing, architectural design and engineering issues, equipment leasing, and commercial agreements involving U.S., European, Asian and Middle Eastern business concerns.

Nicholas C. Okorocha is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Pepperdine University School of Law, and has over 15 years of experience defending clients charged with a wide variety of crimes, including murder, robbery, burglary, domestic violence, drug sales, DUI, and more.. He has handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases, consistently achieving outstanding results.. Call today for a free consultation about your case.

Nationally Board Certified Lawyer held by federal and state courts to be excellent:  "Mr. Okorocha... is not only a competent attorney but quite an excellent one". Finding of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in BRUNSON v. CASH, Feb. 28, 2013.

My mission to serve and advocate for children began in 1996 when my husband and I adopted our twin girls from Romania.  I experienced great difficulty getting the girls the early intervention services they needed.  And, after successfully acquiring those services, we still faced the challenge of getting them the free and appropriate public education to which they were entitled.. I understand the challenges that children face in school and the challenges their parents face ensuring that their children receive the education they deserve.  The special education learning curve is steep and the time it takes to acquire the knowledge to advocate for them may mean days, weeks or months delay in getting a child the educational services they need.. Let me help you.  I know how.

My practice is centered around providing my clients with practical advice and helping them achieve their goals through efficient and zealous representation.

My firm is focused on providing individual, small business and corporate clients with personalized and outstanding legal representation.  Roughly 90% of our work involves the litigation and trial of product liability and professional malpractice matters. We also handle business matters and related litigation.. Our business related practice includes an outside general counsel service for small and medium size business clients who have a frequent need for legal assistance and guidance but don’t have the desire or means to hire an in house attorney on a full-time basis.. I have 23 years of broad practice experience spanning multiple states.  I have litigated and tried cases in California, Texas and Washington. Before launching my own law firm, I was a partner with a respected multi-office firm with a nationwise trial practice.. The Firm offers competitive hourly rates and where appropriate, fixed/flat fees and blended rates.  We also work under contingency arrangements where appropriate.  Regardless of the case, we provide customized legal services that are reasonably priced, efficient and sophisticated for every client.

My clients always come first. Honest, competent and professional representation.

Ms. Teukolsky exclusively represents employees in disputes with their employers, from severance negotiations to litigation. With over 20 years of experience, she is an aggressive and compassionate advocate for her clients. She handles both individual cases and class actions.  Ms. Teukolsky has won the prestigious California Lawyer of the Year Award for her work on behalf of employees, and has been designated as a Super Lawyer since 2012. Call today for a free consultation.

Ms. Hong focuses her practice on litigated matters, including business, trust and probate matters, as well as estate planning. Prior to joining Primuth & Driskell, LLP as Associate Counsel in 2016, Ms. Hong worked for the Honorable Harvey A. Silberman in the Los Angeles Superior Court.. Ms. Hong earned her juris doctor from Loyola Law School, where she was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation.. Ms. Hong is admitted to practice law in all California state courts.

Ms. Bamforth, a partner at Bowles Law, has a strong skill set and extensive experience in California employment law issues including harassment prevention training, employee handbook compliance, wages (including overtime), meal and rest breaks, leaves of absence, and terminations.. Prior to joining Bowles Law, Ms. Bamforth served as in-house counsel for a group of affiliated businesses supervising all legal affairs business- and employment-related litigation.. Ms. Bamforth is dedicated to helping companies develop sound employment practices for secure growth, through education and counseling. She is known for her exceptional communication skills and ability to defuse potentially explosive situations in the workplace.. Ms. Bamforth received her Bachelor of Arts in government from Wesleyan University and her J.D. degree magna cum laude from Seattle University Law School. She also served as Associate Editor for the Seattle University Law Review.. Raised amid a family of lawyers, Ms. Bamforth also employs her legal skills in pro bono work for a number of social betterment groups.. EDUCATION:. MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:. MEDIA MENTIONS:. “Lawyers See New Lawsuit Boom In Unpaid Texting,” July 29, 2010 Los Angeles Daily Journal. “Company Bullies May Get Their Due in Court with New Laws,” August 16, 2010, Los Angeles Daily Journal. “After Hollywood sexual harassment scandals, they were spurred to action. Now there’s a help line to report abuse and get legal support,” Women in Film LA’s panel discussion on sexual harassment, December 4, 2017, Los Angeles Times. “What Women in Film is Doing About Sexual Harassment in the Entertainment Industry,” November 30, 2017, The Hollywood Reporter. “Heather Graham Wants Sexual Harassers to Seek Treatment: ‘We’re Doing Them a Favor,’” November 29, 2017, Variety. “Powerful Women Gather for Panel to Help Victims of Sexual Abuse,” December 12, 2017, New York Minute Mag. “Hollywood Morality Clauses,” February 7, 2018, radio interview on 89.3 KPCC’s The Frame

Mrs. Grigoryan’s civil litigation experience includes handling complex civil litigation suits, successfully defending subcontractors in construction defect actions and pursuing devastating personal injury claims, working to further expand areas of law for injured plaintiffs. Mrs. Grigoryan also has experience in landlord tenant law, family law, and an extensive background in criminal law, successfully defending multiple felony white collar cases, and a wide variety of misdemeanor cases, including weapons charges, hit and runs, and DUIs.. Mrs. Grigoryan graduated from Western State University College of Law magna cum laude, fourth in her class. While in law school, Mrs. Grigoryan was a member of Dean’s Circle, colloquia fellow, Senior Symposium Editor of her school’s Law Review, and research assistant for faculty Law Review articles. Mrs. Grigoryan spent two years as a Certified Law Clerk for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in the Hard Core Gang Division. Mrs. Grigoryan also has education in criminal law, studying at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague.. After graduating Western State with a Certificate in Criminal Law, Mrs. Grigoryan went to work for her father, Richard B. Blum, Esq., a prominent attorney in Orange County with over thirty-five years of experience. It was here Ivy gained invaluable, immediate, hand-on experience in a wide variety of cases including complex civil litigation and emotional, large-asset family law matters. With the dream of establishing her own office, Mrs. Grigoryan left her father’s practice to open GBG as a Partner.. Mrs. Grigoryan has experience practicing in state and federal court and in both criminal and civil matters. Mrs. Grigoryan is admitted to practice law before the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Mrs. Grigoryan now focuses her practice on personal injury, expanding areas of law for injured plaintiffs. Ivy’s philosophy as an attorney is to aggressively pursue her client’s rights through high quality, zealous representation, all while educating her clients on their case at every stage.

Mr. Wiele serves as the Wiele Law Group’s Director of Legal Services and Managing Partner. Mr. Wiele is a member of the California State Bar and he graduated cum laude from Western State University College of Law. Additionally, Mr. Wiele received distinguished honors consistently ranking on the deans list, honor roll, and served as a member of Law Review.Prior to commencing his legal career, as a true Los Angeles native, Mr. Wiele maintained a successful career in the local and commercial hospitality industry. He successfully consulted on the development and execution of multiple businesses. It was during this time Mr. Wiele realized the true disconnect between the everyday person and expert legal representation. This drive inspired Mr. Wiele to pursue his legal education so he can provide everyday people with world class representation. Mr. Wiele’s practice is focused exclusively on areas of Family Law, Estate Law and Planning, Employment and Business Law.Mr. Wiele understands the myriad of dynamics in personal and business law, how essential it is to provide expert individualized representation based on your specific needs and circumstances. Mr. Wiele brings a unique perspective and problem solving skills, along with his genuine compassion which wallows him to provide a truly unique legal experience.

Mr. Richardson is a veteran business trial lawyer who has established himself as a true leader in the field of homeowners association and real estate law. He has prosecuted and defended major claims in construction, corporate and real estate law, as well as claims of breach of contract, franchise fraud, personal injury, unfair competition, wrongful death, breach of fiduciary duty and banking negligence. In construction litigation, Mr. Richardson has achieved more than $57 million in recovery for property owners, as well as assisted builders to resolve claims economically and without adverse publicity. In addition, he has provided ongoing legal support in more than $170 million worth of construction projects and bank foreclosed assets, and continues to counsel residential developers and construction lenders on risk management. Heavily committed to the local real estate industry, Mr. Richardson serves as legal counsel for several Southern California area Associations of Realtors® and is a member of the Legal Affairs Forum and Housing Committee of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR). He is a faculty member and contributing author for the Professional Realty Institute, teaching GRI coursework on risk management, construction and development issues to more than 600 Realtors® annually. He is a popular lecturer to Associations of Realtors®, professional real estate organizations and major brokerages on topics ranging from construction defect and conflict resolution to cutting-edge technology-based topics, such as legal issues pertaining to social networking, email and websites. Mr. Richardson is licensed to practice before all California state and local federal jurisdictions, and is a member of the Real Estate Section of the State Bar, Los Angeles County and Pasadena Bar Associations, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

Mr. Primuth earned his juris doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 1989.. After practicing at large law firms in Los Angeles, Mr. Primuth opened a boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in 2006. His current practice focuses on all aspects of trusts and estates, including estate planning,  conservatorships and guardianships, special needs planning, probate and trust administration, and probate and trust litigation. He also handles real estate, tax, employment and business and nonprofit organization matters. Committed to excellent client service, he assists individuals, families, business owners navigate complex areas of law.. He is a California State Bar-certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law.. Mr. Primuth also speaks and reads Mandarin Chinese with high proficiency.

Mr. Pimentel represents plaintiffs in a variety of labor and employment law areas, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and retaliation cases. In addition, he represents plaintiffs in personal injury matters, including slip and falls, dangerous or defective products, and automobile accidents.. Mr. Pimentel has significant courtroom experience, and has obtained several jury verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements for his clients.. While in law school, Mr. Pimentel served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Dean D. Pregerson, of the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Mr. Pimentel obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School-Los Angeles in May 2009, and was an Editor on the International & Comparative Law Review.. Mr. Pimentel has been admitted to practice law in the state of California since December 2009.