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When legal issues affect your family, deep-seated emotions can boil over long before you reach a courtroom.  The lawyer you choose to represent you can either add to your level of stress or reduce it.. I provide a personal level of service that will help put you back in control.  I will discuss all of your legal options and give you an honest assessment of your case given my twenty (20) years of experience in Southern California courtrooms.. I help families resolve all divorce issues including the issues of community property division, child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support.  I also handle postjudgment modificatons of support and visitaiton, Restraining Orders and Paternity actions.. I offer a free initial telephone consultation.  To discuss your family law case with me, call or email me at

My practice has focused on family law in California and Nevada since 1999, which includes family-owned business disputes.  Depending on the case, I may litigate, mediate, or arbitrate a matter to judgment or settlement.. It's important to me that my clients win by receiving the best legal advice and choosing battles very carefully.  I strive to patiently and thoroughly consult with clients regarding their most intimate issues:  marriage, careers, children and life savings.. Located in South Pasadena, my firm usually represents clientele in Los Angeles County and the greater Southern California region; however, all California and Nevada cases are considered and competitively priced.  An initial consultation is $200.  Thank you for reviewing my profile.

My legal practice focuses on providing high quality, personalized criminal defense representation to each of my clients. In each case, I rely on my 14 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer, trial attorney and a civil rights attorney as I look for every opportunity to undermine the prosecutor's theory both legally and factually. As a supplement to my legal experience, I also draw on the skills I developed as a public school teacher before law school and as a father of two after.  The philosophy underlying my approach to every case is to persude and achieve my client's goal by  "educating" the judge, the prosecutor and/or the jury in a way such that they open up to understanding the case from my perspective. The reality is that trial is a very high stakes risk that defendants are unwilling -- and often should not --- take.  So, it is imperative to me that I use my skills, working closely with my clients, their families, experts, employers, clergymen or anyone else that can help, to redefine the case and the defendant in ways that will impact the prosecutor or judge positively.  In that way, I work to connect a real person to each case for the prosecutor and position my client's apart from the stack of faceless files on the prosecutor's desk so that a better, more appropriate, and more just result is possible instead being locked into the prosecutor's default "standard" deal. And the results I have produced for my clients through my unique, personal approach have been consistently excellent

My goal is to make estate planning simple, approachable, and transparent for families and individuals of all walks of life. After starting my career at the international law firm of Skadden, Arps, I moved to a boutique estate planning firm in Beverly Hills. I now help clients with living trusts, wills, and other estate planning related matters as well as probate and trust administration. My background includes degrees from MIT and the UCLA School of Law, but what clients value most is that I listen, explain things clearly, and provide transparency that bring peace of mind. Whether you’re starting a family, preparing for retirement, or caring for loved ones, I’ll guide you through the process with clarity and compassion.

Mr. Harris graduated from Stanford University in 1986 with an A.B. degree in Economics, with Distinction, and Honors in Humanities. Mr. Harris was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa in 1985.. Mr. Harris graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1990, earning Order of the Coif honors and American Jurisprudence Awards in Evidence, Moot Court and Remedies.. Mr. Harris worked as Law Clerk to the Honorable David W. Williams for one year after his law school graduation. He entered private practice thereafter, practicing business litigation for two years with the law firms Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays & Handler and Blanc, Williams, Johnston & Kronstadt.. In January 1994, Mr. Harris joined the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. His practice area changed dramatically as he began representing clients in civil rights cases. In August 1995, Mr. Harris joined the firm (named Schonbrun De Simone Seplow Harris& Hoffman in 1999) where he concentrates primarily on the representation of employees in disputes with employers.. In November 1999, Mr. Harris opened the Pasadena office of the firm where he remains the resident partner. In February 2003, Mr. Harris will be one of the speakers at the Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Symposium, speaking on the issue of discrimination.. Since 1996, Mr. Harris has worked on cases that have resulted in approximately $13 million in total payment to his clients. Mr. Harris' practice covers the full spectrum of employment disputes as the following few examples of case recoveries illustrates:. Sex Harassment: $1,250,000. Racial Discrimination: $3,250,000. Disability Discrimination: $875,000. Age Discrimination: $235,000

Michael Carrillo is a trial lawyer who has great experience in civil litigation.  He has taken cases from start to trial and knows what it takes to win in the courtroom.  Mr. Carrillo has handled a range of cases from child sexual abuse to wrongful death and catastrophic injury.. Working with his father, Luis Carrillo, the two worked on a myriad of high-profile cases, such as the Miramonte Elementary School case out of south Los Angeles. Michael and his father were part of a nearly $140 million settlement with the Los Angeles Unified School District in which they represented children who had been sexually abused by their teacher, and serial predator, Mark Berndt while they attended Miramonte. This was the largest settlement ever garnered against a school district in the country. Thereafter Michael continued working on other high-profile matters including being a part of a $58 million settlement against the LAUSD for a case involving teacher Robert Pimental who had sexually abused children at George De La Torre Elementary in Los Angeles. Other cases that include a $17.5 million settlement in an electrocution case on behalf of a family whose father was electrocuted. Recently he garnered a $5 million-dollar verdict against the El Monte Union High School District on behalf of a child sexually abused by her high school science teacher.. Michael continues to work on high-profile cases that have garnered national media attention. His practice today focuses on child sexual abuse cases, police misconduct cases, catastrophic injuries and other wrongful death matters. He is a passionate advocate for his clients including the countless child sexual abuse victims he currently represents.

Lydia Mendoza Mosser is a graduate of Columbia Law School, a lawyer, mom and native of Los Angeles.  She spent the first decade of her legal career as business litigator and trial attorney for one of the largest firms in Los Angeles where she was named as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine several years in a row. As a former litigator, she knows that the best way to avoid legal disputes is to implement proper legal planning from the beginning.  She uses her experience to help her clients avoid costly litigation and probate by creating customized estate and life plans for individuals, couples, and families that provide peace of mind.. Lydia is a member of Wealth Counsel, a national organization of trusts and estates attorneys, as well as other business professionals, who collaborate on creating the most up to date estate plans. This network provides her with access to the latest developments in estate planning, trust, probate and tax law which means that her clients can be assured that they are getting the best product available.

Joseph A. Tang is an experienced trial attorney who will relentlessly advocate and fight for your rights. Joseph’s reputation and track record of proven results in court has resulted in The Joseph A. Tang Law Firm being known as one of the most trusted and reliable law firms in Southern California. Consistently rated a Top 100 criminal defense trial attorney by The National Trial Lawyers on a yearly basis, Joseph is ready to use his legal experience, knowledge, and reputation to assist you and your family.

Ellen A. Pansky is a distinguished attorney with a focus on defending attorneys, bar applicants, and other professionals in regulatory and licensure matters. She adeptly represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil legal malpractice cases and offers expert guidance on legal ethics and risk management. As a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law, Ms. Pansky was appointed to the State Bar of California’s Ad Hoc Commission on the Discipline System in 2021. She is a sought-after speaker, having presented over 100 continuing legal education courses, and has been recognized as a member of The American Law Institute and an Inaugural Fellow of the National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism. Her leadership experience includes serving as past president of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and active involvement in the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Ms. Pansky has received numerous accolades for her commitment to legal ethics, including the prestigious Charles W. Kettlewell Legal Ethics Advisor Award. Additionally, she has published extensively on legal ethics and has a rich background as a prosecutor and general counsel for the State Bar of California.

EDUCATION. Filippo Marchino was born in Turin, Italy into a family with a rich history of car racing and athleticism. He was taught as a child that success is the benefit of hard work and dedication. He had the privilege of attending a small International school, studying English, French and, of course, his native language Italian, making him tri-lingual by the young age of 10.. Following high school, Filippo moved to the U.S. to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. He graduated with his Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 2002 and subsequently, with honors, with his Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering in May 2005. He then attended Southwestern University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, top 10% of his class, in May 2008. In addition, during law school, he earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute of the Pepperdine University School of Law.. WORK. As a practicing attorney, Filippo's practice is mainly split between cases involving catastrophic injury and cases involving business and consumer fraud. The vast majority of his cases are, and have been, Plaintiff side work.. As a trial attorney, boosting a very high rate of success, Filippo obtained the largest jury verdict in California in 2017, with a verdict in excess of $454 million dollars. In 2019 he resolved a five year case, stemming from the Venice Beach Boardwalk accident of 2013, for a comprehensive $60.38 million dollars. Additionally, his accomplishments encompass several class action approved settlements including the Powerbalance litigation, with a combined value in excess of $68 million dollars. For his other clients, Filippo has secured in excess of $60 million in actual recovery.. RECOGNITION. Filippo's work has been recognized internationally. Some of the most recent accolades iunclude:. FUN. Apart from Filippo’s academic endeavors, he has always been drawn to adventures that combine his love of competitive sports, with his lust for adrenaline. Racing, a family tradition, has been a large part of Filippo’s life since childhood. Another passion of Filippo's, snowboarding, has seen him conquer eight national championships in the last ten years.. In addition, over the last few years, Filippo has volunteered countless hours to the Los Angeles Domestic Violence Project, helping numerous adults and children victims of domestic violence and in need of legal help.

California Certified Legal Specilaist in Legal Malpractice Law

An entrepreneur himself, "Scotty" designed and marketed a strategy-meets-trivia board game that was named a Top 100 Board Game by GAMES Magazine, along with teacher Kris Harter, attorney Alicia Vaz, and graphic designer Roy Ice.  He is currently working on a book, tentatively titled “Prefix”. When he is not working, Scot enjoys travelling (especially to Sedona, Arizona), reading, football, military history, cooking, and gardening.

Allison Aquino-Silva was born in the Philippines and immigrated with her family to Los Angeles when she was three years old.  Raised in the San Gabriel valley, she graduated as Valedictorian from San Gabriel Mission High School.  She then went on to the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology, specializing in Crime, Law, and Society, and a minor in Business Management in just three years.  While attending UC Irvine, Atty. Aquino-Silva gained practical experience through her employment with the Law Offices of Russell J. Thomas, Jr., where she assisted in cases primarily involving labor law issues.  Atty. Aquino-Silva also interned as a law clerk at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, where she dealt with various issues related to the indigent community.. Immediately after graduating from UC Irvine, Atty. Aquino-Silva pursued her law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.  Atty. Aquino-Silva was a member of the Phi Delta Honor Society, as well as a Staff Member and Editor of the Loyola Law Review.  While pursuing her legal studies, she worked as a legal research aide for Westlaw Corporation and as a legal intern for the Special Enforcement Unit of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.  Atty. Aquino-Silva also attended the Dickinson School of Law in Florence, Italy, studying courses in international law and comparative civil and criminal law.. Upon her admission to the California State Bar in 1996, Atty. Aquino-Silva joined forces with her father, Atty. Paul Aquino, as a partner in the Aquino & Aquino law firm.  In 2001, Atty. Aquino-Silva obtained certification from the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, as an Immigration & Nationality Law Specialist, a prestigious recognition currently held by only approximately 190 attorneys throughout the state of California.  At that time, Atty. Aquino-Silva was the only board certified specialist in the entire state of California under the age of thirty.  Atty. Aquino-Silva is believed to be the first Filipino-American to become a certified immigration law specialist in California.. Atty. Aquino-Silva authors an immigration law column in several publications and appears regularly as an immigration expert on the television program Kababayan Today.  Atty. Aquino-Silva currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Filipino American Service Group Inc. (FASGI).  She is a former President and current Advisory Board Member for the Philippine American Bar Association.  Atty. Aquino-Silva is a Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and former Commissioner for the City of Pasadena.

About William K. Hayes. As an attorney in private practice in Los Angeles County, California William Hayes provides extensive estate and tax planning services to individuals and businesses in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank and surrounding communities. Attorney Hayes’ primary focus is to help clients avoid probate, protect their assets, and provide for the security of their loved ones with a well-crafted estate plan. He believes in giving each client the time needed to explain his or her needs and wishes and then dedicates his efforts toward making the client’s desires clear in their final estate plan.. Clients of The Hayes Law Firm have often commented upon the warmth and friendliness they experience while at the firm because Attorney Hayes strives to provide an office environment where clients feel comfortable as they go through the very personal process of planning for the care, maintenance and distribution of the assets which they have spent a lifetime accumulating. Indeed, the proper, custom-tailored planning and administration of his clients’ estates is just as important to him as it is to the families it affects.. Attorney Hayes is aware of the growing importance of estate planning and as an active member of the Los Angeles County and Pasadena community, dedicates part of his time to educating the public about the importance of planning for when they’re gone or unable to care for themselves. Consequently, Attorney Hayes speaks throughout Los Angeles on the topics of estate planning, business planning, and asset protection on behalf of many civic and community organizations, non-profits, churches and social groups. In addition, he has had speaking engagements sponsored by well established banking institutions, insurance companies, and financial services groups.. Professional Experience. In addition to his busy practice helping clients secure the peace of mind that comes from having a well-crafted estate plan in place, attorney Hayes is an authorized speaker throughout the Los Angeles area for the California State Bar on estate planning subjects. He is the author of the Contracts, Business Entities and Trusts section of the book, "Wealth Is Possible" by financial planner and church bishop, Rick Johnson and a member of the exclusive American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.. Education. Attorney Hayes earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was a member of its prestigious and selective Law Review as well as a member of the Moot Court Honors Program. As a Senior Editor of the Law Review, he published a well-received article entitled, "Jury Selection and the Equal Protection Clause.". While in law school, he also gained national recognition for a private interview that he conducted with the late United States Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall.

A native southern Californian, Emily graduated from Scripps College in Claremont with a B.A. in Honors Economics and Psychology. After three years working in Washington, D.C. for an economic expert witness, Emily returned to California to attend law school at University of Southern California. While in law school, Emily served as vice president of the Public Interest Law Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of the Interdisciplinary Law Journal.. After graduating from law school and being admitted as a member of the California Bar, Emily began practicing estate planning and tax law at McDermott, Will & Emery, where she catered to high net worth individuals and families. While practicing at the firm, Emily counseled clients on income, estate, generation-skipping transfer, gift, and property tax issues.  She also provided advice on all phases of planning from creating and implementing an initial plan through probate and administration.  Emily additionally assisted clients in more complex planning matters involving the formation and ongoing operation of tax-exempt organizations and LLCs as well as the strategic use of various estate planning tools such as intentionally defective grantor trusts, GRATs, QPRTs, insurance trusts, fictitious name trusts, and property leases.. After starting a family, Emily opened her own estate planning practice in South Pasadena where she lives and works with her husband and young children.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in South Pasadena and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in South Pasadena and surrounding areas.