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Yu & Yu Law is a wills, trusts, and estate planning law firm in Southern California. We have been helping individuals and families protect their loved ones and assets since our firm's founding by the Yu brothers. Our award-winning attorneys will work with you personally from the very start to create a customized estate plan that meets your specific needs, including the drafting and implementation of wills, trusts, power of attorneys, healthcare directives, transfer deeds, asset protection, and more. Call us today for a free consultation. You will have many questions answered, and for most cases we can outline a flat fee structure for full transparency. See for yourself why we are the #1 customer-friendly estate planning law firm.. Jay is the founding and managing partner of Yu & Yu Law, focusing on all aspects of estate planning law including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, power of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, and certain probate matters.. Jay’s clients range from homeless indigent clients to generational multi-millionaire families. By applying his knowledge and experience gained from working in multiple law firms, judges’ chambers, federal courts, and legal non-profits from age 17, Jay is able to effectively and confidently help his clients protect and grow their wealth.. Jay has helped clients with loved ones and assets across 30 different countries, including the UK, Mexico, Canada, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, India, Brazil, Japan, China, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Iran, Pakistan, Algeria, South Africa, Taiwan, Ethiopia, and dozens of others.. Jay can help advise on and implement CRATs, CRUTs, GRATs, QPRTs, ILITs, and any other complex irrevocable trusts that may be suitable for specific clients.

When you want to protect someone you love or when you have been made responsible for an estate, it can be difficult to know where to turn. You can benefit from the peace of mind that comes with relying on an experienced attorney - someone who can expertly guide you through the legal process.. At Conover & Grebe, LLP, in Torrance, California, our years of experience enable us to serve the legal needs of people throughout California. Our focus is on bringing our clients peace of mind, and we work to achieve your goals efficiently, effectively and affordably.. We are a well-known boutique law firm. We are highly regarded for producing quality work and, over the years, have developed a reputation for effective estate planning in complex and sophisticated matters. We are located in Torrance and represent clients in Los Angeles, Orange County and the surrounding areas of Southern California.. Meeting The Unique Needs Of Our Clients. We understand that everyone's needs are unique. Recognizing that one size does not fit all, we tailor our advice to fit your special circumstances. Depending on your situation, you may need a Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directive, Conservatorships, or Guardianship.. Typically, our clients are heirs or beneficiaries in probate or trust estates, or a fiduciary such as an executor, administrator, personal representative, conservator, trustee or successor trustee, guardian or individual or couples seeking estate planning advice. For example, if you have been nominated as the Executor in a Will, or are named in any other fiduciary capacity, we can guide you through the probate process to help your matters proceed smoothly. If you are a conservator, or plan on filing a petition for a conservatorship, we are here to help. A significant portion of our practice focuses on Conservatorships that put in place legal protections for loved ones who are vulnerable due to a disability or illness.. We can prepare legal documents that protect your family, your loved ones, your property and you. Our law firm assists in special needs planning for individuals with disabilities and their families, and creates and administers Pet Trusts.. Contact Our Los Angeles County Probate Attorneys. If you think you may need help with a legal matter, talking with an experienced lawyer is the most effective way to take action. We will work to achieve your goals efficiently, effectively and affordably. To talk with our Torrance probate attorneys, we urge you to contact our law firm at  or toll free at for a confidential consultation.

Torrance child custody attorney Colleen Barberis is a senior litigator and managing partner of the law firm her mother founded in 1997. She joined the firm immediately after her admission to the California state bar. Prior to her admission Colleen worked as an appellate clerk for the Los Angeles County Counsel.. Colleen and Patricia have practiced family exclsusively and they are a recognized mother/daughter law firm that zealously and honestly represent their clients interests.  Colleen and Patricia maintain close communication with their clients to assist them through this difficult time in their lives.. Colleen is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, with which she is a certified minors counsel. She is also a member of the Family Law Section and South Bay Womens' Lawyers Section of the South Bay Bar Association as well as the Long Beach Bar Association.  She participated in a mock trial through the South Bay Bar Association and through Rivera Lutheran School, and she spoke in a panel for Torrance High School Law Day.. Colleen has served the family law courts as minor's counsel, a volunteer mediator and assisted local schools in the preparation of mock trial programs. Colleen is known and highly regarded for her mediation and litigation skills in high conflict, complex divorce and custody cases.. Whether Colleen's client is going through an uncomplicated dissolution or a very difficult matter, Colleen provides the same level of personal committment to her clients goals.. Colleen Barberies is very well respected for her strenth, integrety, extensive experience, strong advocacacy and effective results in court.

Together with my team, I offer experienced representation covering both transactional and litigation matters involving real estate law, partnership law, shareholder disputes, and business and commercial law and related disputes. We have the experience, skills and ability to recognize and deliver practical and creative solutions, and excellent results. I am accessible, responsive, reliable, and cater to the needs and concerns of my clients.

Ms. Finan was admitted to practice law in California in 2002 and her practice is devoted exclusively to the practice of Family Law. Ms. Finan has practiced law in both the Los Angeles and Orange County Superior Courts. Ms. Finan’s comprehensive family law practice focuses on helping divorcing clients to resolve their conflict through litigation and/or collaboration. She works effectively in either the traditional litigation arena within the court system or within the collaborative divorce model to help couples resolve their disputes without going to court. If court involvement is necessary for any particular case, Ms. Finan competently guides clients through the litigation process. Ms. Finan’s overall goal is to assist clients facing a divorce (or other family law issue) reach a resolution in the least adversarial manner possible so they can move on with their lives. “I guide clients through the divorce process, protect their interests and listen to their concern to help them reach a resolution that is specifically tailored to their individual goals and circumstances.”

Mr. Jackson focuses his practice on administering estate through probate court, drafting estate plans, and litigating wills, trust, estate, and real property disputes. Through his 10+ years as an attorney, Mr. Jackson has recovered millions of dollars in assets for his clients through his diligent service. Additionally, Mr. Jackson uses his experience as a litigator to draft comprehensive estate plans that reduce the risk of future litigation and protect his clients’ loved ones and their assets. Based on his legal acumen, Mr. Jackson was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine four times, an accolade only bestowed on five percent of attorneys in California. The DLJ Law Firm, P.C. is also ranked as one of the best Probate law firm in Los Angeles, Torrance, and Riverside County. If you or someone you know is in the need of probate or estate planning services, please contact The DLJ Law Firm, P.C. for a 15-minute consultation.

Mr. Fattahi has been practicing law since 2006, and has been litigating police misconduct and excessive force cases almost exclusively since 2008. He was selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list each year from 2015-2019.. Before opening his own practice in 2011, Mr. Fattahi was an Associate at the Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, where he had primary responsibility for litigating a large number of false arrest and excessive force cases, many of which involved fatal police shootings.. A native of Whittier, California, Mr. Fattahi graduated from UCLA Law School, where he served as a Senior Editor of the UCLA Law Review. After serving for one year as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips in the Central District of California, Mr. Fattahi litigated high-stakes commercial disputes and prisoner civil rights cases at one of the most prestigious and selective law firms in the world, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP.

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.

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.

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 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 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 in practice for over 33 years.  I have operated my own Law Firm for 31 of those 33 years.  I have handled a wide variety of types of cases, however, currently I emphasis criminal law.  I have been on many high profile Organized Crime RICO cases as well as cases involving the highest number of co-defendants in the country, 142.  I've represented gang members and private individuals who found themselves in difficult situations & have strived to help them out of it to be able to go on with their lives. l was involved in the largest Child Pornography case in the country in Louisiana wherein my client was exposed to a 35 year mandatory minimum sentence, but received a sentence of 5 years. I have a broad range of experience involving the whole range of State & Federal criminal cases.

I have been a civil trial attorney since 1989 and have extensive experience.   Employment wrongful termination and civil rights, including discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims have been the main focus of my practice throughout my career.  I also have extensive experience representing clients in severe personal injury/wrongful death cases, and in business-related litigation. From my office in Torrance, California, I serve clients throughout Los Angeles County and throughout Southern and Northern California.. I graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1986, and Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles in 1989.  I was admitted to the State Bar of California, Federal District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeal in 1989.From 1989 to 1991, I was an associate attorney in a Century City insurance defense litigation and trial firm representing, individuals, corporations, public entities, and insurance companies in civil litigation.  In 1991, I joined a boutique civil business and tort litigation firm in Torrance, California.  In 1994, I established my own firm, the Law Office of Robert V. Torres.  From 2009 through 2014, I was the Employment Law Department Head and Senior Trial Attorney with The Cochran Firm Los Angeles and the Cochran Firm California, (both successor firms of the noted trial attorney, Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.).  In January 2015, I reopened my own firm, the Law Office of Robert V. Torres. Since 1994, the primary focus of my practice has been Employment Law, though I have extensive experience in personal injury and business litigation as well.  I have represented hundreds of employees in cases involving just about every kind of case of employment discrimination, sexual harassment and race harassment, and wrongful termination, against some of the world's largest corporations and their formidable national and international law firms.  Though most cases ultimately resolve by settlement, I have tried numerous jury trials to verdict and take every case under the assumption that it will go to trial.  In every case, my mission is to obtain the best possible result for my client; So, if a case cannot be settled to my client’s satisfaction, I am always ready, willing and able to take the case to the jury.For a FREE evaluation of your case please send me an e-mail to  or call me at .Yours truly,Robert V. Torres

I began my career in criminal defense by being my Criminal Procedure professor's teaching assistant in law school.  After graduating in 1997, I worked at an appellate firm in San Francisco while awaiting Bar results.  At this firm, I worked on several appeals of clients facing the death penalty, and worked on the appeal for one of the Mendendez brothers.  It was here I learned all about the appellate process, and loved it.. After passing the Bar (1st time), I went to the San Francisco Public Defender's Office as a certified/licensed intern, and started handling cases of my own.  Before long I went to Humboldt County to work as a Deputy Public Defender, where I handled all manner of misdemeanors and felonies, in addition to juvenile and dependency  cases.  I then transferred to the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, where I had a near-100% acquittal rate.  I loved this position, and thoroughly learned the process and procedure in Los Angeles County Courts (as an aside, I would advise hiring a lawyer who has been either a District Attorney or a Public Defender, without question.  Lawyers who go straight into private practice, in my experience, do not sufficiently know "the ropes," if you will).. I went into private practice after a number of years, and worked for the firm of Trutanich-Michel, where I specialized in firearm-related matters in both state and federal court.  I also wrote several writs and appeals, and was a panel member for an MCLE educational seminar.  My section was "Firearms: possession, use and the law.". Since then, I have ran my own law firm, and handled all manner of cases in Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, San Bernadino and Riverside counties.  I take cases to trial more than any other private lawyer I know.  This is because I charge very reasonable and fair rates and, most importantly, begin preparing a case a case for trial right from the outset.  It is by preparing a case for trial that you are able to get the most beneficial plea agreements for your client, as you are then able to systematically point out the weaknesses in the case to the prosecutor or, as often happens, get positive results by trying the case before a jury.. I handle all manner of criminal cases, everything from a DUI and DMV proceedings to Murder.  I also have had the opportunity to take many family law matters in recent years, and am proficient in that area as well.  I give free consultations to all clients, so give us a call whenever you or a loved one need assistance.  We are here to help!

I am licensed to practice in all California State courts as well as in California Federal Court, Central District. My practice focuses on basic estate planning, contract negotiation and drafting, and general business services.

I am associate attorney at Eskridge Law in Torrance, California.  We specialize in employment, business, and real estate legal matters.. I attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Anthropology.  I was among the top ranked students in my class at UCLA, graduating with summa cum laude honors.  I was on the Dean’s List every quarter, received College and Departmental Honors, and was awarded the Liza Mederos Memorial Award for Excellence in Research for my senior thesis.. I received my Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School.  My legal studies were distinguished by high grades in Legal Drafting, Trial Advocacy, Business Planning and Venture Capital Financing, and Remedies.  While in law school, I served as Chief Note and Comment Editor of the Entertainment Law Review and clerked for the Honorable Christina A. Snyder in the United States District Court.  I also authored portions of a published legal treatise on California community property law.  In addition to these activities, I served as an Office of Admissions Student Host, Academic Support Program Mentor, Income Tax Assistance Program Volunteer, and was a member of the Women’s Law Association and Real Estate Law Society.  During my second and third years in law school, I gained significant legal experience working for a civil litigation firm in Redondo Beach.  Prior to joining Eskridge Law, I worked as an associate practicing labor and employment litigation at a boutique West Los Angeles firm, where I gained both state and federal courtroom experience as well as practiced at the appellate level.. I iam admitted to practice in all courts of the State of California, as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California.  I am a member of the California State Bar Labor & Employment Law and Litigation Sections.  I am also an active member of the South Bay Bar Association and Bruin Professionals.. Prior to attending law school, I was a licensed real estate agent and mortgage loan consultant.  I am a South Bay native from San Pedro and currently reside in Rancho Palos Verdes with my husband and daughter.  Aside from practicing law, I enjoy musical theater, a good game of poker, and going to Disneyland.

I am an attorney and I have been practicing in the area of real estate, business and estate planning transactions and litigation for 37 years. My firm also handles related matters such as probate and conservatorships, business matters such as partnership, corporation and LLC formation, business disputes and real estate disputes, and I have attorneys that practice in almost every area of the law, including personal injury, criminal defense, insurance coverage, tax matters, etc. I care about my clients and I am effective in getting them great results.

I am also member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association where I serve as a member of the Bench and Bar Committee. The Bench and Bar Committee serves as a liaison between the judges and the attorneys which practice as members of the LACBA. I am also a former director of the South Bay Bar Association where I chaired the litigation committee. I have served on numerous charitable foundations including the Peninsula Education Foundation where I served as trustee and chaired the endowment committee.. I have taught and lectured other attorneys at California Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses on topics ranging from phantom income, complex cash flow and business valuations to domestic violence and child custody.. In my spare time I enjoy traveling with my wife Linda and three beautiful children Taylor, Ashley and Derek. I am also an avid waterman and enjoy surfing and sailing.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist. I have extensive experience and training in alternative consensual dispute resolution for couples and families, including work as a collaborative attorney, a mediator, and an advising attorney to those in mediation. I also represent clients in litigation. I prepare and review Premarital ("Prenuptial"), Post-nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements.. I offer a one-hour consultation for $200. We can spend this time in whatever way is most helpful to you and make sure your burning questions get answered so you can plan your next steps.. For the last 30 years, I have worked with the same firm, and have lived in and raised a family in the South Bay community. My husband and I have two adult children and two delightful grandchildren. I love nothing more than spending time with family and friends. Theater, books, and the outdoors are life-long interests. 50-something is my favorite age yet - grandchildren and comfortable shoes are just two of the many "perks". I feel fortunate to be a part of a thriving South Bay professional community dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families through a difficult time in their lives.

Gerald Agnew has successfully tried over 100 civil jury trials representing consumers and their families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death actions involving defective products, construction accidents, premises, bicycle and vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, elder abuse and other acts of negligence. Mr. Agnew graduated from Southwestern Law School in 1974, cum laude, in the top 10 of his graduating class. He served as Editor-in-chief of the Law Review. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates; a Master in the American Inns of Court; and a Fellow in the International Academy ofTrial Lawyers. In 1986, Mr. Agnew served as the youngest President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), then known as LATLA, the largest local trial bar in the country. He was also President of the South Bay Bar Association in 1997 and is currently President of the Western Trial Lawyers Association.. In 1979, Mr. Agnew was chosen by CAALA as "Trial Lawyer ofthe Year," its youngest recipient. Verdictum Juris named him as the "Southern California Plaintiff Trial Lawyer of the Year," and California Lawyer has listed him as one of California's "most respected plaintiff trial lawyers." He is regarded as one of the "Top 100 Super Lawyers in Southern California" (top 5%) for the years 2006 through 2011 and has most recently been considered one ofthe "Top 10 Super Lawyers in Southern California" for 2011. Mr. Agnew has also been recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" for the past 18 years and has met the standards of excellence of the American Trial Lawyers Association for selection to its ratings for the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers."