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Mr. Hayes prides himself on thoroughly investigating every possible issue and working with the client to resolve their legal dispute. Mr. Hayes understands the sensitivity and seriousness of his clients circumstances and zealously advocates for the best possible outcome.

Mr. Deason received his undergraduate degree at Loyola Marymount University graduating cum laude. He then taught high school and went on to earn his law degree from Loyola Law School in December of 1982. Six months later, Mr. Deason was admitted to practice law after passing the California Bar exam. Upon passing the bar, Mr. Deason started as an associate lawyer at the Law Offices of Edwin C. Martin, Jr. He soon became a partner of the firm, which changed names to Martin & Deason, in 1987. After Mr. Martin retired in 1994, Mr. Deason changed the name of the practice to the Law Offices of Edward J. Deason.

Mr. Boris specializes in general liability litigation, professional malpractice, workers’ compensation and social security disability. Mr. Boris strives to protect against insurance companies taking advantage of fellow Americans. He has successfully negotiated millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients.. Mr. Boris served as the appointed mediator for the Regional Justice Center Mediation Clinic and as an extern for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Nevada.. He is currently barred in California and Nevada.

Mr. Blanco, currently serves as the managing partner of Gutierrez & Blanco, PLC. He handles matters involving workers compensation, personal injury, and employment related litigation.. Mr. Blanco received his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where he received a Mexican American Bar Association scholarship. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Riverside, where he was a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.. Prior to forming Gutierrez & Blanco, PLC, Mr. Blanco worked for a prominent workers’ compensation defense firm where he represented self-insured employers and public entities in all aspects of workers’ compensation defense. He has also served as a seminar and webinar panelist interpreting new workers’ compensation legislation.. Prior to his defense practice, Mr. Blanco worked as an Associate Attorney at a large Los Angeles employment and workers’ compensation firm where he litigated applicant workers’ compensation cases. He has also worked as a Contractor for the Office of Medicare Hearing and Appeals (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services), where beneficiaries and providers litigate matters related to the Federal Medicare program.. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Blanco worked as a Medical Payments Claims Representative for a national multiline insurance company where he handled matters related to automobile medical payments coverage. He has also worked as a Property and Casualty Claims Adjuster for one of the largest automobile insurers in the county, where he managed all aspects of auto related insurance claims.. Robert Blanco and Rolando Gutierrez joined to form Gutierrez & Blanco, PLC. Mr. Blanco strives to deliver results to the firm’s clients through intelligent, thoughtful and aggressive representation.. Mr. Blanco is licensed to practice law in the State of California.

Mr. Bhatia specializes in business law, employment, and general civil litigation. His passion for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners has driven him to formBhatia Law Firm so that such individuals can take “the first step” to seek counsel fortheir matter. For Mr. Bhatia, there is no greater satisfaction than to serve the legal needsof his clients and provide the individualized and personal attention they need with theircase. Prior to founding Bhatia Law Firm, Mr. Bhatia served as in-house counsel at alarge staffing agency in the Los Angeles area. Mr. Bhatia has also gained extensiveexperience as a legal extern at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, the CaliforniaDepartment of Justice, and the United States Department of Labor.Mr. Bhatia is a native of the South Bay area and proud to serve his community.

Michael J. Patinelli is also a founding partner at the law firm of Patinelli & Chang, LLP. Mr. Patinelli is the firm’s seminar presenter and manages the estate planning department.Prior to joining Patinelli & Chang, LLP, Michael was the seminar presenter at one of the largest estate planning law firms in Southern California. Mr. Patinelli joined the California State Bar in 1992 and spent the early years of his legal career working with some of the most talented litigators in Los Angeles. He later transitioned to the more family-oriented practice of estate planning after the birth of his beautiful daughter.. Mr. Patinelli received his Bachelor's Degree in History from Loyola Marymount University and his Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyola Law School. He was born and raised in Hollywood, where he still resides with his beautiful wife and daughter. Michael is quite a food connoisseur and dinner table conversationalist and as a Southern California native is an avid fan of the Dodgers, Lakers, Rams and Kings.

Mark Swatik is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law under the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, which is a distinction held by less than 1% of California attorneys. Mr. Swatik practices in the area of Estate Planning, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Probate, and Trust Administration.  Mr. Swatik’s practice also includes advanced tax planning, Asset Protection, Special Needs planning, and Elder law, as well as civil litigation with an emphasis in Trust and Will contests, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death.. Mr. Swatik also works with financial advisors and CPA’s to assist their clients in drafting complex irrevocable trusts, including Dynasty Trusts, Grantor Retained Trusts (GRATS/GRUTS), Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTS), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTS), Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITS), Family Limited Partnership Trusts (FLPS), Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATS), and Charitable Remainder/Lead Trusts (CRATS/CRUTS/CLATS).. Mr. Swatik was a partner at the firm of Sanders, Montalto and Swatik, LLP, and in 2015, Mr. Swatik was invited to join the premier estate planning, business and real estate law firm in the South Bay, Burkley & Brandlin, where he was named as a partner and the new firm name has now become Swatik & Brandlin LLP.. Mr. Swatik is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker, which has been very beneficial in overseeing dozens of real estate transactions during probate and trust administrative matters.. Mr. Swatik brings an extensive background in business management to the firm’s Estate Planning practice, differentiating him from many other Estate Planning attorneys. Additionally, because Mr. Swatik not only drafts trusts and Estate Plans, but litigates them in court, he is provided a unique perspective in understanding the shortcomings of many trusts, and how to perfect them whether it be in the area of tax avoidance, creditor protection, or simply protecting the client’s wishes from being successfully challenged later in court.. In addition to his legal experience in areas of estate planning and administration, Mr. Swatik is an honorably retired Police Sergeant, who managed Internal Affairs, Detectives, Training and Hiring, Administration and served as the Team Leader for the SWAT/Hostage Crisis Negotiations Team.  Mr. Swatik has extensive experience and training in Risk Management and civil liability pertaining to Public Sector employment.  Mr. Swatik has provided “Use of Force” expert testimony and has been the designated City representative regarding policies and procedures in Federal and State courts.  Mr. Swatik also assisted in multiple federal and state civil litigation matters pertaining to municipal defense against civil rights and tort claims. Mr. Swatik has also testified before State Senate and State Assembly Committees for Senate Bill 506 (2005) and Assembly Bill 1595 (2005), and assisted in the drafting of these documents, both of which have been passed into current laws regarding Public Safety Professional’s Privacy Rights.. Mr. Swatik has authored Risk Management newsletters and offered instruction to police agencies on administrative, legal and procedural matters.  Mr. Swatik had been the Department’s designated investigator/facilitator during 4 Civil Service Commission disciplinary hearings involving excessive force and police misconduct.

Mansour Soltanmoradi is a litigation attorney who exclusively specializes in representing individuals injured by the negligence of another in vehicle collisions, premises liability incidents, and government negligence cases. His work has led to multiple six and seven figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. His verdicts have been recognized by TopVerdicts' Top 100 Verdicts for 2021 and 2022.. Mansour understands that every case is as unique as the individuals involved and is dedicated to providing personalized legal services tailored to the specific needs of each client and guiding them through every step of the legal process with compassion and expertise.

Lindsay Altamirano is passionated about assisting individuals and families plan for the future and life’s changes, supporting people through sensitive situations, and helping people navigate the law. Lindsay started her career practicing insurance defense litigation, but soon realized that she wanted to have a more direct and positive impact on individuals. After stepping away from insurance defense, Lindsay worked for a non-profit organization in Washington D.C. that advocated for women and girls with disabilities directly to different factions of the federal government and the various relevant bodies of the United Nations.. Although this fulfilled Lindsay’s background in Peace Studies and International Legal Studies, Lindsay decided it was time to merge this impact with legal practice. As a result, Lindsay began focusing on trusts and estates law. Lindsay worked for several years at a Southern California firm focusing on estate planning, special needs planning, trust administration, probate, conservatorships, and elder abuse. After several years at this firm, Lindsay made the decision to open her own practice providing estate planning, trust administration, and probate to individuals and families throughout Southern California.. When not planning estates, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband, her daughter, and her stepdaughter.

Levon Derkalousdian is a Senior Associate Attorney with Shegerian Conniff LLP where he practices all aspects of employment ligation in both state and federal courts, and arbitration. Levon has dedicated his entire career to representing employees, including victims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Levon approaches each case with intention and aggressive advocacy to obtain the maximum value for his clients. His work includes all aspects of pre-trial litigation, such as taking and defending depositions, pre-trial motions, discovery, case management, client relations, and mediations. Levon has successfully opposed numerous motions in favor of his clients and secured millions in settlements, making a meaningful impact in his clients’ lives.. While in law school, Levon was a Senior Advocate in the prestigious Trial Advocacy Honors Program (TAHP) where he competed nationally in various trial 2020, Levon was a semi-finalist in the coveted National Trial Competition (NTC).In 2019 and 2018, Levon competed against over forty law schools and placed in the quarterfinals at the National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition (CACJ).Given his work ethic and talent in the courtroom, Levon was named Best Trial Advocate in 2020 at Southwestern Law School.. Levon is admitted to practice law in the state of California and Unites States District Court, Central District of California.

Leslie S. Marell brings to her clients over 25 years experience as both an in-house and outside legal advisor to small, medium and large businesses in the  technology, computer products, electronics, manufacturing, medical/ health care, and services industries. She has advised hundreds of manufacturers and OEMs, contract manufacturers, distributors, dealers and independent sales agents as well as purchasing, sales, IT and marketing organizations and professionals. She works with manufacturers, distributors and independent sales representatives who range in size from Fortune 100 companies to sole proprietorships as well as trade associations such as Southern California Electronic Representatives Association (ERA) and the Manufacturers’ Agents National Association (MANA).The firm has extensive legal experience counseling companies in the areas of Business Contracts, Business Formation and Maintenance, Purchasing and Sales law, Computer and Technology law, Intellectual Property law, Employment law, Real Estate law and day to day legal matters.Companies such as AMD, Deere & Company, FMC, Glaxo, Knowles Electronics and U.S. Borax have retained our firm to review and improve their company’s contracts.Ms. Marell serves as general counsel to clients who do not require, or choose not to employ, a full-time lawyer in-house.  We strive to work closely with our clients in a personal and innovative manner to arrive at the best possible strategies to maximize results and minimize risk. At the same time, our goal is always to provide the best possible legal service in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our firm prides itself on our ability to help our clients balance the legal considerations with the business realities. We believe that the law should not encumber the flow of business, but can be used to increase our clients’ competitive advantage. Ms. Marell has published many articles on contract law, business law, and intellectual property law; co-authored Purchasing Handbook – A Guide for the Purchasing & Supply Professional published by McGraw-Hill; and authored periodic legal columns for Agency Sales  and Inside Supply Management magazines. She published a collection of business contracts called "Purchaser's Contract Forms" which contains 78 business contracts.Ms. Marell received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Fernando Valley Law School.

Legal counsel with a broad range of transactional and litigation (management and direct) experience. I have experience working in-house at a large corporation and with several prominent law firms. I work mostly with small businesses, families and individuals, and devote myself to serving and protecting them.. Legal Proficiency Areas: Complex contract drafting, review and negotiations, intellectual property, corporate law/governance/compliance, real estate, litigation, employment, immigration and tax law.. Advanced Japanese language written and spoken fluency.

LEE W. HARWELL, JR. has more than 27 years litigation experience. He graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1980 and obtained his law degree in 1984 from the Loyola Marymount University. At Loyola, Mr. Harwell was the Business Editor of the International and Comparative Law Journal. He also received the American Jurisprudence Award in Debtor/Creditor Relations.. Mr. Harwell is licensed to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the California State Supreme Court. He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the South Bay Bar Association.. Attorney Harwell has successfully represented hundreds of clients in the Federal and California State Courts, in business and contract disputes, partnership litigation; trademark application and trademark litigation; copyright litigation; insurance and reinsurance contract litigation; in post-judgment collections, in personal injury and real estate matters including quiet title actions, partition actions, mortgage, promissory note and lien litigation, landlord/tenant, water damage and mold litigation and surveyor liability, and in immigration cases involving permanent residence based on investment, Investment Visas, cancellation of removal, withholding of deportation, political asylum.

Justin For Justice specializes in personal injury law in California and is committed to representing individuals who have suffered due to the negligence of others. We have a notable track record in helping personal injury victims file claims against negligent parties for the medical treatment they need and the money they deserve. We represent clients in personal injury lawsuits related to the following types of accidents: car accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, slip and fall accidents, brain injury, and employment and labor.. As California's award-winning personal injury lawyer, Atty. Justin Farahi is committed to the rights of the injured. He knows that personal injuries not only have an impact on the victim's financial stability but also affect their quality of life.

Inspired by the tragic loss of her grandfather after a traumatic brain injury and driven by her own traumatic injury at the young age of 21, due to the medical malpractice of a doctor, Erica made a commitment to fight for individuals who have been harmed by the negligence of others.. Erica brings a heightened level of commitment and professionalism to the profession of law, one that is unrivaled by even the best of attorneys. Erica has infused her empathy and compassion for others with her well-versed knowledge of the law, medicine, and brain injury to help establish a top law firm that is dedicated to fighting for its clients. With her own personal connection to loss, Erica understands the importance and delicacy surrounding medicine and personal injury law.. That personal connection makes Erica a passionate attorney who works on every case with unshakeable devotion. What differentiates Erica from other lawyers is the enormous amount of personal time she invests in each client. Helping people and protecting their “people’s rights” is Erica’s passion and it shows through her practice.. Erica is a true visionary and leader in the profession of law. She has secured the highest position in the field of brain injury, in the State of California, as the Chair of the Board for the Brain Injury Association of California. Erica single-handedly built the largest brain injury conference in the world where she brings the world’s best doctors to teach lawyers the most cutting-edge medicine in the field of traumatic brain injury, for three full days in San Diego, California. She is frequently asked to lecture at large-sized industry events to mentor young attorneys and foster their knowledge by sharing her knowledge of brain injury medicine and law. Erica also serves on the Board of the Consumer Attorneys of California, Los Angeles Trial Lawyer Charities.. Among her many talents, Erica speaks fluent Spanish.

In times of need you want somebody who has been "mellowed by years and seasoned by experiences" on your side. Someone who can emphatize and relate with you (not just talk) and after they get your fees, you can't have access to them anymore.. I can relate with my clients because I started my law practice after a a number of real-life experiences. I worked as Security Guard, Fireman, Sworn Police Officer, Military Officer (2nd Lieutenant), Car Salesman, Insurance Salesman, Nurse's Aide, Mailman, Mail Handler, Notary Public, Real Estate Agent and Broker, Investor, Landlord, Tenant, Franchisor, Teacher and Trainer, and now Licensed California Attorney. I've traded "punches and real bullets" in my past careers-I'll be sure to "return the shot" on your behalf.. Medals, Citations, Awards, and Diplomas I have a lot of those but my accomplishment is nothing if I CAN'T HELP YOU.. My practice is guided by the principle that we will "HELP YOU TIP THE BALANCE OF JUSTICE IN YOUR FAVOR". Although we DO NOT guarantee result, we will assure you that the service we provide is "SECOND TO NONE-ALWAYS NUMBER ONE". In short, the most valuable service for the money you invested in your case (such as; FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION or even as simple as answering most and/or returning your calls promptly).

In a legal career spanning almost 20 years, Roger Booth has handled many large, complex cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and both individuals and corporations, throughout California and the United States. Since 1997, he has focused on representing people who have suffered catastrophic injuries or the loss of a loved one.. Mr. Booth graduated with honors from Pomona College in 1987. He spent a semester during his senior year of college studying at Oxford University in England. He went on to attend Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California - Berkeley, graduating in 1991. Mr. Booth then went on to work as an attorney at Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro (then the largest law firm in California) in San Francisco, where he handled a variety of large, complex business litigation and insurance bad faith matters. During his time at the Pillsbury firm, Mr. Booth took a leave of absence to work at the San Francisco Public Defender’s office, where he gained valuable jury trial experience representing criminal defendants.. In 1997, Mr. Booth joined his father, Larry Booth, at Booth & Koskoff and quickly made his mark as a plaintiff’s attorney. In 1998, in just his second personal injury trial, he (along with Richard Koskoff) obtained a $1.6 million verdict in Orange County, setting a record for a hand injury case in that courthouse. That result generated a great deal of attention in the legal press. [Article PDF] Since then, Mr. Booth has handled more than 20 cases that have resulted in verdicts or settlement in excess of $1,000,000. Beggining in 2009, he has been named a “Super Lawyer”  every year, an honor limited to the top 5% of attorneys in Southern California.

In 1991, Nicholas Montalto graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Accounting and Taxation. He went on to serve as auditor and tax practitioner with the Certified Public Accounting firm of Mazars & Co., in New York City.Inspired by his grandfather, a New York City Judge and Magistrate, and father, an Estate Planning attorney and CPA, Mr. Montalto later received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, where he was a scholarship recipient.Mr. Montalto's emphasis and expertise is in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, and Civil Litigation, including Trust Litigation, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death. Mr. Montalto has successfully applied his litigation and negotiation skills in obtaining millions of dollars in settlements, judgments, and verdicts on behalf of his litigation clients.

I'm a criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience in the criminal justice system.. I'm a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney. After leaving the office in 1987 I have been practicing criminal defense for over 30 years.. I have the legal expertise and knowhow but most importantly have developed and nurtured lasting and positive relationships with my colleagues in the criminal justice system. These skills and relationships have been critical to obtaining the very best results for my clients.. I've handled well over 10,000 criminal cases in my career; everything from traffic tickets to murder cases.. I'm politically active throughout Los Angeles County and have been a pivotal supporter for candidates for various Los Angeles County Criminal Justice offices including the District Attorney the Sheriff's Department, the City Attorney, and a host of Superior Court judges and Commissioners.. I'm a founding member of the Honorable Benjamin Aranda III American Inn of Court established in 1994 and have been designated a Master Lawyer and "Lawyer Emeritus" by that organization.. My relationships within the criminal justice system stretch from the top of the supervisor staff to the day-to-day court staff; everyone knows me and my reputation precedes me.

I started the Law Office of James Dolenga over 25 years ago representing clients with severe physical and mental limitations that kept them from being able to work.  Many had lost everything and had no where to turn.  By helping to get them on Social Security disability and MediCare, I afforded them a chance to regain some financial stability and to get necessary medical treatment to regain some control over their lives.  I soon realized that prior to their disability most of these clients had no plan to handle their affairs if they were hospitalized, unable to care for themselves or passed away.  When I decided to add estate planning services I quickly realized the prices that were being charged for a basic plan to simply provide direction in the event of incapacity and to distribute property to children at death kept many people from doing this critical planning.  I joined a national organiation that allowed me to provide the highest quality documents at a fair price.  If more detailed planning is needed, my office can provide that as well.. I started the Law Office of James Dolenga to protect clients and their families in their times of need and that is what I still do today.

I started out working as an intern in the San Francisco Office of the Public Defender for a year and a half, handling misdemeanors, while attending law school.  After graduating from law school I moved to Los Angeles and started clerking at a private criminal defense law firm.  Upon passing the California BAR I began practicing criminal defense.

I have been a practicing attorney and labor & employment consultant for over 25 years.  I began my career in Albuquerque, New Mexico  where I represented employers in state and federal court litigation.  In addition to trial work, I was introduced to "pure labor" relations where I regularly represented employers in collective bargaining negotiations, grievance/arbitration matters and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies including the National Labor Relations Board.. I returned to California in 1997 where I continue to represent employers of all sizes in virtually every type of industry including: utilities, banking, retail, trucking, healthcare, professional services, hospitality, and law enforcement.  I serve as outside General Counsel to many of my clients where I assist with corporate governance, monitoring of litigation and risk management in addition to labor & employment matters.. I frequently speak on labor & employment developments for various organizations and I enjoy providing workplace training in areas such as: AB 1825 (Workplace Harassment); Effective Discipline; and, Employment Audits.

I have been that employee.  Now, I represent that employee. I stand up for employees in wage and hour, retaliation, discrimination and harassment claims.  Intelligence, compassion, and personal guidance are the cornerstone.  The fight for my clients takes me throughout the State of California and the United States, interrogating corporate representatives about their cover ups or unifying employees in class actions.  The result has been well millions in settlements on my cases combined.  See me and a few of my satisfied clients below.  NO RECOVERY, NO FEES.

I have been solo practitioner in Southern California for over 28+ years. I have handled successfully Immigration, Immigration appeals, removal defense, employment and investory based matters in addition to family based cases.. I also have extensive experience in handling chapter 7, 13 and 11 matters before the bankruptcy court.. In addition, I have practiced domestic dispute issues such as complex child custody battles, complex property divisions, dissolutions contested and uncontested in California Courts.

I have been practicing family law in the South Bay for over 20 years and have a vast amount of experience in litigation, negotiations, counseling and mediation.  There are many approaches that can be pursued in family law cases and the manner in which a client and his/her lawyer decide to litigate the case is critical to the outcome.  I take the time to provide my clients with all of the information they need to make informed decisions in all aspects of their case, including setting goals and formulating a strategy to achieve the best results.