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Tom Lamore is a late comer to the practice of law. He spent a number of years competing on the U.S. and European PGA tours as a golf professional and went on to serve as the Director of Golf for the Peruvian Golf Federation. After his golf career, he attended Law School.. Tom earned his law degree from Western State University in Fullerton CA. He is currently an active member of the California State Bar Association and former member of the CA Creditors Bar Association.. PLEASE NOTE: Andrew T. Lamore is on an extended leave of absence and not currently available for legal services performed by the firm.

The founder of Chambers Law Firm, Dan E Chambers, has been in practice for 30 years. He served as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney for six years and was in private practice at other firms for approximately 15 years, handling a wide range of highly complex litigation matters. Dan’s primary area of practice now involves the representation and defense of individuals and businesses in all types of criminal and administrative matters, in both federal and state court throughout southern California. As a former prosecutor, Dan has unique insight into the criminal justice system that enables him to provide his clients with quality representation for charges ranging from DUI, petty theft, domestic violence, and other misdemeanors to homicide, kidnapping, sex crimes, and other serious felonies.. I pay referral fees to attorneys who refer matters to me.

Stephen D. Counts is a proud Litigation and Trial Lawyer. Since 2004, Mr. Counts’ practice has been focused on representing individuals in matters involving harm caused to them by the wrongdoing of others. Mr. Counts has successfully tried numerous cases to a favorable jury verdict and considers his work as a Trial Lawyer the primary focus of his practice.. Mr. Counts received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and received his law degree (Juris Doctor) from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he served on the editorial board of the Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review and competed in the Trial Advocacy Competition.. Mr. Counts is licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California, as well as the Central, Southern, and Eastern Districts of the United States Federal District Court. Additionally, Mr. Counts is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and the Orange Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA).. The verdict and settlement results of cases handled by Mr. Counts have been featured in publications such as Verdict Search, Daily Journal, and various other internet blogs. Additionally, Mr. Counts has also been fortunate enough to serve as both trial and appellate counsel on several successful appeals with the Second and Fourth Appellate Districts, including Olsen v. Reid (2008) 164 Cal. App. 4th 200, a published appellate case cited by the California Supreme Court, which affirmed the plaintiff’s full six-figure jury verdict plus costs.. Mr. Counts is proud of his reputation for thorough, creative, and aggressive legal advocacy. Most importantly, however, Mr. Counts is committed to the protection of every American’s right to trial by jury, as the most effective safeguard against the abuses and greed of large corporations.. Mr. Counts practices exclusively in the areas of Employment Law and Bodily Injury at the firm of Smaili & Associates, P.C. The firm of Smaili & Associates, P.C. utilizes its track record of success to fight for you in your unique set of circumstances. Mr. Counts prides himself on being able to give your case his individual attention and give you the respect you deserve.. Mr. Counts is committed to maintaining an open line of communication with each and every one of his clients. Clients can rest assured that Mr. Counts and the experienced attorneys at Smaili & Associates will not only personally handle your case from start to finish but remain available to speak or meet with you throughout the duration of your case.

Peter Bauman is a senior, AV Preeminent rated, commercial litigation attorney, with extensive experience in complex business, construction, and real estate litigation. Mr. Bauman has been a civil litigator since passing the California bar exam in 2003, having received his J.D. degree from Pepperdine University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. Mr. Bauman has successfully litigated and resolved a number of high profile cases through the courts, arbitration, and mediation. Mr. Bauman provides an aggressive, strategic, and creative litigation solution.. Some of Mr. Bauman's more notable cases include:. Callan vs. Marlborough Seaview Estates HOA: Mr. Bauman was instrumental in defending his client and designing a deal that resolved a 30 year old blight and $30 million litigation, with minimal contribution from his client. Case involved a complex landslide that affected numerous homes above the Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, California.. Private Company vs. Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.: Mr. Bauman arbitrated this case on behalf of the building owner against a multinational solar energy firm and obtained an exceptional recovery for his client, and enforced the arbitration award in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Case involved a commercial dispute over the sale, design and installation of a 42 kilowatt photovoltaic solar energy system.. County of San Luis Obispo vs. Kajima Construction Services: Mr. Bauman defended the structural steel subcontractor and resolved the case for a de minimis amount. Case involved a San Luis Obispo public works construction lawsuit for several million dollars brought by the County against general contractor Kajima Construction Services and several subcontractors.. City & County of San Francisco vs. Competent Builders: Mr. Bauman successfully represented the general contractor in two lawsuits brought by the City and County of San Francisco and bonding companies over public work construction projects involving the historic Japantown Peace Plaza and Portsmouth Square Plaza. Claims totaled more than $5 million and were resolved for substantially less.. Additionally, Mr. Bauman has represented individuals, families, partnerships, corporations, homeowners associations, and design professionals in a wide variety of real estate, business, insurance, and construction related matters; resolving contentious claims against his clients for minimal payments, shifting liability to others through indemnity mechanisms, and recovering millions of dollars in plaintiff claims.

Perla J. Duvel is an accomplished employment law attorney at Geller | Conrad | Duvel LLP. She earned her Bachelors of Science from the University of California at Irvine in 1994. She then went on to graduate from Western State University College of Law with her Juris Doctorate in 1997. She has been a speaker at seminars and provided materials on topics that include sexual harassment, discrimination, attorney-client privilege, workplace policies on harassment, and much more. Her extensive experience in the field provides clients with a remarkable breadth of skill. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more! Call now to get started.

Over 25 years of experience as a prominent employment lawyer, providing neutral workplace investigation services. I also have extensive experience in individual, complex, and class action cases in employment and other areas of law. I am also a certified mediator, and mediate civil cases.

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Ms. Carlberg received her J.D. from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California in 1996, graduating from Western State University Summa Cum Laude and was the valedictorian of her class. During law school Ms. Carlberg received 14 American Jurisprudence Awards, an LSAT scholarship based upon a high LSAT score, a college scholarship award based upon a 4.0 GPA from undergraduate, and a Director’s Scholarship based upon obtaining the highest class ranking after one year of law school. Ms. Carlberg was selected for a Court of Appeal Internship with Justice Edward J. Wallin and she was placed on the Dean’s High Honors Roll for every semester of law school. She was also a member of Law Review where she was a Staff Editor, Research Editor, and Production Editor. Ms. Carlberg co-authored a special project article published in 1996 in the Western State University Law Review relating to Proposition 209.. Ms. Carlberg became a member of the Bar of the State of California in 1997, passing the exam on her very first attempt. She has practiced law in California since 1997, originally as an associate at the law firm of Stevens, McGuire & Rizio from 1997 to 2001. Thereafter, Mr. Stevens and Ms. Carlberg left the firm of Stevens, McGuire & Rizio to open the law offices of Stevens & Carlberg. Ms. Carlberg has been handling employment litigation matters since 1997 and has been representing plaintiffs exclusively in employment law matters since 2002. Ms. Carlberg recently opened her own practice, The Law Offices of Janeen Carlberg and is doing extremely well.. Ms. Carlberg is a member of the State Bar of California, the Orange County Bar Association, and the California Employment Lawyers Association (“CELA”)

Monica E. Lukoschek is a partner at U.S. Immigration Law Group, LLP. As a first-generation American, she has personal experience with the immigration system, which is why she decided to become an immigration lawyer. Since earning her law degree, she has co-founded a law firm, served as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Orange County Bar Association Immigration Section, served as President of the Board of the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, and presented at several educational seminars. Currently, she focuses on obtaining work visas (e.g. E-2, H-1B, and L-1) for her clients, as well as assisting employers with the Labor Certification (PERM) process and I-9 compliance. She has advised international entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes regarding employment-based immigration and visa processing

Maximilian Lee is the principal attorney for the Law Office of Maximilian Lee.  Max is licensed to practice in the State of California and the United States Federal Court, Central District of California.  Max is focused on getting results for his clients in employment, personal injury, and housing cases.  He is committed to practicing law with integrity.  He believes that communication is key to resolving disputes.

I was the 2011 chair of the Orange County Bar Association Business and Corporate Law Section.  I was a Professor at Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California, in 2006, where I taught employment law.. These are the charities I support:. Mary's Shelter. Healthy Smiles. Laura's House. Mercy House. The Sheepfold. Team Up for Down Syndrome. Alheimer's Association. Any testimonial or endorsement on this site does not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

I have dedicated my practice to employee rights.  California has the toughest laws in the country, even tougher than federal laws, with regard to employee rights.  I am experienced in handling all issues arising from the employment setting, including claims sounding in harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and wage/hour.  My office is relentless in the pursuit of justice for the client.  Your case, becomes my cause.

Glen Duvel is a partner at Geller | Conrad | Duvel LLP, and works in the areas of Employment Law, Family Law, Business Law, Estate Planning and Personal Injury.  Mr. Duvel focuses his practice on Labor & Employment Law and has extensive civil litigation experience in both state and federal court as well as in administrative forums. He has represented an infinite number of California employees in independent wage and hour disputes, class actions and Bus. & Prof. Code  §17200 claims alleging claims for unpaid wages, unpaid commissions, overtime, exempt v. nonexempt issues, independent contractor issues, unlawful collection of tips, unpaid split-shift premiums, meal & rest breaks, a myriad of Labor Code penalties, as well as, claims for wrongful termination, whistle-blowing, and retaliation, breach of employment contracts, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, other employment discrimination, and medical leave issues, among other employment-related matters. He has substantial court and jury trial experience in employment-related matters.. Mr. Duvel also devotes a portion of his practice to representing employers in civil actions and administrative actions alleging all types of employment-related claims. He frequently conducts neutral investigations of employee complaints, as well as, investigations in anticipation of litigation on behalf of employers. He also assists employers in generating appropriate written policies, manuals and other employment-related documents, as well as, developing appropriate personnel training to meet the requirements of California law.. Having represented both employees and employers during his career affords Mr. Duvel a unique perspective that has proven to be substantially beneficial to both employees and employers alike.

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Anybody who knows me, knows my passion for the law. The fact is I love it! I love the challenge of solving a client’s problem, which not only entails legal, but also often emotional, financial, and even social consequences to consider as well. And what I love about law most is when justice truly prevails due to my client, me, opposing counsel, and our arbitrator, mediator, and/or judge adhering to the ideals of a system.. This passion transcends my practice in (1) Employment Development Department (EDD) Appeals, whether I am representing a claimant or employer for/against the award of Unemployment Insurance benefits; (2) an employer during a petition for Reassessment or a Claim for Refund for state employment taxes; (3) a client for Labor Code violations such as minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest breaks, and untimely payment of compensation brought before California's Labor Commission, the federal Department of Labor (DOL), or an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction. Whether a Private Attoney General Act (PAGA) action or a workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or wrongful termnation case, I am truly blessed to represent the California employees and employers that have trusted me to represent them.. To any person who reads REVIEWS of my performance as part of this Avvo Profile, or on/through any other third-party directory, please realize that the content of the reviews do not constitute a guarantee, prediction, or warranty regarding the outcome of your potential or actual legal matter because the facts and circumstances of each case differ. Please also note that the policies of this website do not permit me to edit any REVIEWS. Thus, I cannot attest to the factual accuracy of the statements made in any REVIEW. Furthermore, any response by me to a negative REVIEW, if any, is limited due to attorney-client confidentiality rules, which means I cannot fully defend myself in this forum.