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I am a 26-year veteran of criminal defense and civil litigation.  I have been a prosecutor and handled very serious white collar federal and Attorney General, statewide jurisdiction cases.  Similarly, I have handled commercial and other basic and complex civil litigation from a consumer protection prosecution brought by the state Attorney General and the Sacramento District Attorney against a large corporate client.  I have been a top member of trial teams involving large law firm partners.  I am the aggressive attorney you want to shield you from the government or others coming after you or your business.

Hymes, Schreiber & Knox, LLP utilizes a unique team approach designed to achieve optimal outcomes. For example, when a client's case presents complex legal issues, we bring the presiding partners together in order to fully assess the situation and to determine the most direct, efficient, and effective strategy. Our firm always aims to create innovative and positive solutions via the comprehensive legal knowledge of our attorneys.. Website: http://www.ahslawyers.com/

Host of her own national live daily talk show on Court TV for eight years, Lisa Bloom is interviewed daily for major news outlets like CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times, and hundreds of others all over the English speaking world, including news organizations in Australia, the UK, India and South Africa.. Lisa founded and owns one of the largest and fastest growing civil rights law firms in the US, The Bloom Firm, representing celebrity clients like Blac Chyna, and Mischa Barton, but mainly ordinary people seeking justice in all areas of civil litigation and family law, and especially victims of domestic violence, sexual harassment, race or sex discrimination, sexual assault, and police excessive force. The Bloom Firm has won tens of millions of dollars in compensation for its clients in just the last few years. Lisa has been chosen by her peers as a SuperLawyer for five years straight and has a perfect 10.0 rating on the largest lawyer rating site, . The Hollywood Reporter recently named Lisa a top Hollywood “power lawyer” and she’s appeared on countless ten best lists. She’s been litigating — and winning — a defamation case on behalf of Janice Dickinson against Bill Cosby for three years. In 2017 she’s most proud of creating and executing the media and legal strategy that brought down serial sexual harasser Bill O’Reilly. In 2018 she represents sexual harassment and assault accusers of casino magnate Steve Wynn, singer Trey Songz, Guess founder Paul Marciano, Lynwood Mayor Pro Tem Edwin Hernandez, and many others. She is litigating a revenge porn case against Robert Kardashian and an entertainment law case against the Kardashian family, as well as a case against a prominent LA doctor for underpaying his housekeeper.. Lisa was national college debating champion, graduated from Yale Law School, the #1 law school in the nation, and is the New York Times bestselling author of three books. Her most recent book, SUSPICION NATION: The Inside Story of the Trayvon Martin Injustice and Why We Continue to Repeat It documents the racial bias that caused the acquittal of George Zimmerman.. International travel is Lisa’s off-duty passion. She has summited Mount Kilimanjaro, backpacked the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire and the Inca Trail in Peru, and completed the New York City Marathon and the Pocono Marathon. Her 3:50 finish in the latter qualified her to run the prestigious Boston marathon. She’s traveled to England, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Tanzania, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Belize, the Caribbean, China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Cambodia, Laos, Nicaragua, Morocco, Fiji, Argentina, Uruguay, Switzerland, Croatia, Greece, Nepal, South Africa, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Colombia, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Myanmar, Senegal, Gambia, New Zealand and Namibia.. Lisa is the proud mom of two adult children — a lawyer, Sarah Bloom, who works in Lisa’s firm, and a dancer, Sam Wong. Lisa is also the foster mom of Daniel, now a college student. An animal lover and a vegetarian since aged sixteen, Lisa has been vegan since 2009. She lives with her husband, and rescue dogs in Los Angeles.

Gregg Garfinkel, Esq. is a nationally-recognized expert in the fields of business litigation & transportation law. Having represented some of the nation's largest transportation companies, Gregg is personally reponsible for some of the most important legal precedent in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.. Gregg's experience and passion place him at the forefront of the transportation law community. He is a frequent lecturer and gifted writer, offering important insight on current issues & legal developments in the transportation & logistics industry. Gregg has handled over 1,500 transportation related lawsuits and claims during his legal career and remains on the cutting edge of making, and applying, transportation law.

Gary Rodich has three decades of legal experience fighting for the rights of injured workers. He is a Board Certified Workers’ Comp Specialist and an established leader in the field. Throughout his career, he has recovered substantial sums for his clients and provided effective legal representation at each step of the claims process. He is a dedicated advocate who is always accessible to clients, delivering first-class service for the best possible results. Mr. Rodich also represents union and non-union members, and has extensive knowledge of union laws, labor laws, and contract laws.

Gary N. Stern is known as a lawyer’s lawyer, passionate about his clients and equally passionate about bringing honor, dignity and respect to the legal profession. For 38 years, he has been a trial and consumer attorney; primarily representing injured folks, particularly those victimized by health care negligence and elder abuse.  He has gained the respect not only of his colleagues on the plaintiff side of the legal profession but also on the defense side.  As a result, his career has included personal representation of doctors alongside the insurance company lawyers who are called on to defend health care practitioners sued for malpractice. Gary Stern has been committed to professionalism at every stage of a proceeding, earning the respect and admiration of opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators and his fellow trial lawyers.. Effective January 1, 2019, Mr. Stern will open "SternLaw", based in Woodland Hills.  He will turn his attention to a consulting and freelance practice; accepting a limited number of significant cases in the fields of health care negligence and elder abuse.  He is available to consult and work with lawyers who wish to outsource special projects and he will be available as a mediator and arbitrator.  Mr. Stern is also available for case evaluation and to serve as lead or co-counsel with colleagues Mr. Stern knows are just right for the particular client.. He has tried and settled hundreds of cases resulting in six and seven figure recoveries. In a recent case Mr. Stern obtained over $7 million in long term annuities that will pay out over $40 million for a 20 year old student left a quadriplegic when emergency room doctors failed to recognize and treat a subdural hematoma. He obtained $5 million for two mine workers severely injured when a coupling failed on a construction boom. He obtained a successful result while on appeal in 1992 in a case that marked the first trial of a nursing home abuse case following the expansion of the law governing available damages for nursing home residents. In the mid 1990’s, Mr. Stern fashioned a settlement of a road design case in Moreno Valley that not only saw a wrongful death recovery for the parents of a 16 year old student killed while riding his bicycle to school, but resulted in a 10 year acceleration of the then new city’s general plan for installation of bicycle lanes that have undoubtedly saved many lives since those lanes were constructed.. Mr. Stern’s 38 years of legal experience began while he was earning a bachelor’s degree in political science from UCLA. He served as a Field Representative and Legislative Aide for Congressman Henry A. Waxman and Assemblyman Herschel Rosenthal, where his work was instrumental in passing legislation that protects renters from security deposit abuses and legislation that provides senior citizens with preference in civil trial date calendaring.. Mr. Stern is widely published in the areas of elder abuse and nursing home reform, disability discrimination, medical malpractice and the judicial arbitration system. In addition, he is a well-respected speaker on elder abuse law.. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles where he has served on that organization’s Government Affairs Committee. In addition, Mr. Stern has served as Judge Pro Tem and Settlement Officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court.. A community activist, Mr. Stern has volunteered his time for a wide variety of organizations, including Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Los Angeles, the State of California Respiratory Care Board and the Glendale Crescenta Volunteers Organized in Conserving the Environment.. Mr. Stern is married to Sandy. His son Daniel is a special education teacher working with autistic children. His daughter Laura was a competitive figure skater and recently completed a 7 year career as a cast member with Disney on Ice as well as a public relations and media mentor for the Disney on Ice owners, Feld Entertainment.  She now works for a West Los Angeles entertainment public relations agency.

Gary A. Nye has been practicing law since 1986.  He represents the business community in all aspects of commercial litigation and business transactions including employment, insurance, real estate and corporate disputes.. Mr. Nye serves as outside general counsel to small, medium and large businesses.  He represents organizations and executives on matters involving business formation, operations, labor and employment issues, strategic planning and risk management, as well as growth related opportunities and challenges.. In connection with his extensive commercial litigation practice, Mr. Nye has represented certain clients in numerous matters involving the following subjects:. - Representation of various businesses in the successful defense of class actions arising out of claims asserting Labor Code violations and unfair business practices under the Business and Professions Code. - Serving as lead counsel in class action claims relating to a business’ independent contractor classification of its sales force. - Numerous cases in a variety of different industries involving shareholder disputes, operating issues, corporate dissolution and employment related issues. - A variety of matters against former employees and competitors for unfair competition, violation of trade secret laws, and unfair business practices. - Representation of insurance agencies in litigation against governmental agencies seeking claims related documentation under the Freedom of Information Act. Mr. Nye also represents numerous surety and insurance companies, as well as insurance agencies throughout the United States.  Mr. Nye has developed multi-dimensional expertise in insurance law as it relates to surety bonds, government liabilities and insurance bad faith.  He has represented numerous insurance companies in both claims and bad faith actions.  Mr. Nye’s expertise in this area includes the:. - Representation of the plaintiffs in the matter Amwest v. Reno, et al., resulting in a landmark settlement pertaining to the administration of Federal surety bonds. - Representation of numerous clients against the federal government challenging the federal governments’ administrative procedures with respect to bond breach procedures. - Representing surety insurers on all aspects of very large bond claims including construction bonds, workers compensation deposit bonds and self-insurance bonds. - Representing insurance companies in significant disciplinary and administrative matters involving the California Department of Insurance, as well as regulatory matters before the legislature. Mr. Nye also has extensive experience in all aspects of corporate and business transactions. In the transactional area, Mr. Nye's experience includes the representation of both buyers and sellers in the sale of a variety of businesses, all aspects of business formation and capitalization, as well as the preparation of all types of general business agreements.. Mr. Nye is the author of “The Customer List as a Trade Secret,” nationally published in the Intellectual Property Law Journal.  He has served as a commercial mediator and arbitrator on the Los Angeles Court Panel of Judicial Arbitrators, and is a frequent guest speaker on legal issues pertaining to surety and general business.  Mr. Nye was named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" and recognized as one of the top lawyers in Southern California by his peers in Los Angeles Magazine and Super Lawyers publications.

For more than three decades, Attorney Thomas Hoegh has been committed to assisting individuals with matters involving workers’ compensation and employment law. He has obtained numerous million dollar verdicts on behalf of his clients, and has tried cases in the Superior Court for the State of California and the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. With thousands of cases under his belt, Mr. Hoegh has the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases. To find out more about the representation offered by Attorney Hoegh, be sure to contact his firm, the Law Offices of Thomas Hoegh, today.

Experienced Business Lawyer and Advocate for Your Company• Draft, negotiate, and review talent agreements (i.e. for models and influencers), software licensing agreements, hosting and other technology services agreements, marketing agreements, NDAs, staffing agreements, vendor agreements, merchandise license agreements, hotel agreements, equipment leases, commercial leases, and transportation logistics agreements. • Advise on marketing/advertising/promotion issues such as sweepstakes rules. • Devise offensive intellectual property strategies including drafting cease and desist letters to protect Client's brand name/logo. • Develop policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulationsExamples include:-Crafted a process for leaves of absence related to the Family Medical Leave Act and theAmericans with Disabilities Act, including creating procedures and forms utilized enterprise-wide for over 10,000 employees-Drafted and presented an Overtime and On-call Policy for the Information TechnologyDepartment to key executives. • Conducted trainings with key employees regarding policies and procedures. • Research and present key findings and recommendations to business management regarding various matters, elevate issues, identify priorities, track follow up items to ensure proper resolutionExamples include:-Researched various legal issues related to the Client’s rapid growth, including potentialexpansion into the Puerto Rican and the United Kingdom markets-Planned and executed a risk management program for the Information TechnologyDepartment, including conducting meetings with the CIO and other members of theDepartment and creating reference tools. • Provided legal guidance regarding the development of e-commerce and mobile commerce platforms, including data privacy issues. • Oversee outside counsel representing Client in major litigation, including a wage-and-hour class action lawsuit

Executive Managing Attorney Gina Tennen is a renowned leading advocate of personal liberties. Her meticulous trial preparation and exceptional ability to pursue every possible defense have earned her the admiration of clients and respect from prosecutors, judges, and other criminal attorneys all over the nation.. Lawyer Tennen began her career as a Senior Law Clerk for one of the toughest District Attorney's offices in the country where she gained remarkable experience in juvenile crimes, elder abuse, parole hearings, child abuse, sex and other serious crimes. Her experience at the District Attorney's Office armed her knowledge and case strategy in exploiting the other side's weaknesses for the client's advantage and building a rock solid defense. Criminal attorney Tennen's experience on both sides and brilliant maneuvering throughout is evidenced in her winning track record. In fact, even before earning her law degree, she was instrumental in getting excellent results on several criminal cases outshining her peers.

Described as a legal and professional “difference maker” for the business community, Nicholas P. Roxborough continues to pioneer, win and secure for a wide range of employers throughout the nation, their right to be treated fairly and equitably by their insurance carriers. Mr. Roxborough recognizes that every case, every lawsuit has quantifiable financial impacts on his clients’ bottom lines. He has dedicated his practice to representing employers in all aspects of insurance and employers’ rights issues. Mr. Roxborough is Co-managing Partner of Los Angeles based Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani, LLP, the first law firm in the country to specialize in representing employers nationwide in workers’ compensation premium disputes. Mr. Roxborough has been practicing law since 1984. He has substantial litigation, trial and appellate experience. Since 1992, Mr. Roxborough has obtained eight published appellate opinions concerning employer’s rights in the insurance arena. He and his partner obtained the largest punitive damages trial award on behalf of a California employer against its workers’ compensation insurance carrier. He has won numerous cases and arbitrations where National Carriers were found to be in violation of Business & Professions Code Section §17200 (unfair trade practices). Mr. Roxborough has fought for and achieved numerous class action settlements against multi-national corporations for having violated consumer and employee rights.  Mr. Roxborough has extensive expertise in assisting tribal entities throughout the State of California in their battles against carriers and regulatory agencies concerning the protection and preservation of tribal entities’ sovereign rights.  Starting in 2004, Mr. Roxborough chaired the Workers’ Compensation Task Force. Many of the solutions recommended by the Task Force resulted in major legislative changes in the workers’ compensation industry.  Mr. Roxborough continues to work with the current Commissioner, Dave Jones, on similar and related issues for employers and consumers.. Recognized for his expertise and influence on policy and legislation, Mr. Roxborough is frequently asked to address trade associations, California State Bar organizations, private employers, as well as the California Legislature.  For the past decades, Mr. Roxborough has been a featured speaker at: the California Workers Comp Forum Annual Meetings, American Staffing Association, Employers Fraud Task Force, Southern/Northern California Association of Brokers, CWC and Risk Conference, Profiles in Human Resources Association (PIHRA), Northern California Workers Comp Forum, OCRims, California Workers Compensation Insurance Defense State Bar, and the Los Angeles Federal Reserve Bank concerning the State of California’s workers compensation crisis, as well as various other insurance associations throughout California.. Reported Cases. Courtesy Ambulance Service of San Bernardino v. Superior Court, (1992) 8 1504, 11 161 (rev. denied 11/12/92). Maxon Industries, Inc. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund, (1993) 16 1387, 20 730. Security Officers Service, Inc. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund, (1993) 17 887, 21 653 (rev. denied 10/21/93). Tricor California, Inc. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund, (1994) 30 230, 35 550 (rev. denied 2/23/95). Clayton E. Worthington, et al v. Victor M. Alcala, et al., (1992) 10 1404, 13 374. MacGregor Yacht v. State Compensation Insurance Fund, (1998) 63 448, 74 473. Notrica's 32nd Street Market v. State Compensation Insurance Fund, (1999) 70 911, 83 89. General Reinsurance Corp. v. St. Jude Hospital, (2003) 107 1097; 132 540. DMS Services, Inc. v. Superior Court, (2012) 205 Cal. App. 4th 1346. Community. Chairman of the Board of Governors for United Cerebral Palsy in Southern California. Former Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy in Southern California (2009-2012).. Member of the California Organized Investment Network (COIN) Advisory Board.  COIN strives to serve as a national model providing leadership to increase insurance industry investment in underserved and rural communities throughout California.  The Advisory Board assists in supporting leadership to increase the level of insurance industry capital in safe and sound investments that provide fair returns to investors, as well as social benefits to underserved communities.  Roxborough was invited to join COIN's Advisory Board by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones (2013).. Received the JFK Award from the Los Angeles County Democratic Party (2012).. Treasurer for then Senate Majority Leader, Dean Florez, in his bid for Lieutenant Governor for the State of California.

Christopher C. Melcher  is Chair of The State Bar of California Family Law Section for the 2011-2012 term, which has over 3,800 members, making it the largest family law organization in California. His practice focuses on complex divorce litigation and the preparation of premarital and post-marital agreements. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Southern California Chapter, which is the highest distinction for a divorce attorney in the United States. He is Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He is a partner in the law firm of Walzer & Melcher LLP in Woodland Hills, California, where he practices exclusively family law. He is a regular speaker and author on family law issues throughout California. Prior to entering family law, he practiced civil litigation and criminal defense.

Born in New York City in 1959, moved to Los Angeles, California in 1978, Robert Gigliotti received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University in 1986, and was a recipient of a Lewis A. Kingsley Scholarship. While employed full time, Mr. Gigliotti studied law during evenings classes and summers, at the University of La Verne, College of Law, and earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1990. Admitted: 1991, California; U.S. District Court, Central District of California.

Attorney Taraneh (Tara) Khorrami provides legal services devoted exclusively to Immigration Law.  She has dedicated the last 18 years of her practice to immigration law and assisting immigrants with complicated immigration related matters. She handles all types of immigration cases on behalf of immigrants desiring to become lawful residents of the United States. Ms. Khorrami has distinguished academic credentials and has received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, California. Ms. Khorrami is a member of the State Bar of California, and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, Supreme Court of California, United States District Court, Central District of California, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.  She is a recipient of CALI certificates and Certificate in International and Comparative Law.  Ms. Tara Khorrami has also worked very closely with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Legal Services and Immigration Legal Assistance Project. If you are considering the services of a United States immigration attorney to professionally manage your visa and green card matters, Attorney Tara Khorrami will confidently navigate your case through the complex US immigration law process.

Attorney Joy Kraft Miles is a partner at Kraft Miles, A Law Corporation where she practices family law and divorce. Before joining the firm, Joy enjoyed a career as a high school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 11 years. She then went on to earn her J.D. from Southwestern Law School before clerking for family law and civil unlimited court judges in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Joy is an Certified Family Law Specialist, as accredited by the State Bar of California who strives to help clients settle cases favorably – but who isn’t afraid to take a case to court if need be. Throughout her legal career, Joy has handled numerous complex divorce cases and family law matters, including child custody disputes, child support and alimony negotiations, and domestic violence allegations. Joy is currently serving as an elected trustee of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, and as President of the Valley Community Legal Foundation, the charitable arm of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

As a Veteran and UCLA Law grad with experiance in the Public Defenders Office, Civil Litigaiton, and as a Business Affairs Director I have dedicated my practice to helpiung real people with real issues.. I works with clients in the Greater Los Angeles area to find the best possible outcome for their personal and business needs at the lowest long-term cost.  As a combat-veteran, a father, and a life time Angeleno, I founded this firm to assist those looking to secure their personal dream into a reality.

As a partner and a Super Lawyer rated attorney in the law firm of Freeman & Freeman, LLP, Stan Freeman's impressive record, both in and out of the courtroom, is well known by his adversaries. Insurance carriers and defense attorneys alike, within a relatively short period of time, find themselves attempting to negotiate early settlements rather than risk taking the case to trial. This is based on the consistently large jury verdicts clients of Freeman & Freeman, LLP have received over the years.. Stan Freeman practices in all types of personal injury matters, including wrongful death accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, worker's compensation injuries, and dog bite injuries. For examples of some of the recent cases handled and results obtained, please refer to our recent case results. Numerous clients of Stan Freeman have received settlements or trial results on their cases well in excess of $1 million. Stan Freeman's skill, experience and dedication to his clients have resulted in many prestigious awards and honors. He has been selected as a top-rated Super Lawyer by his peers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Only up to 5 percent of the lawyers in California are named as Super Lawyers.. Stan Freeman is rated AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating an attorney can receive in the personal injury field, by the respected attorney peer-review service Martindale-Hubbell. This rating reflects the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary.. Stan Freeman has also been an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles for the past 31 years, the largest trial lawyers association in the United States, specifically dedicated to protecting the interests of the consumer. In addition, Stan is a member of the California Applicants' Attorney Association and is a frequent guest lecturer in the field of personal injury matters.

As a attorney with nearly a decade of experience in defense civil litigation, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to my current role as Founder and CEO of Not My Fault Law Group APC. During my tenure as a partner at York and Wainfeld APC, I litigated cases involving Bus Accidents, MVA, and premises liability, successfully representing clients from inception through trial on multiple occasions.. I have realized in my transition to a plaintiff's practice, that I am equipped with a deep understanding of defense tactics, strategies, and motivations. Leveraging this unique perspective, I am committed to advocating passionately for the rights of plaintiffs and achieving just outcomes for those who have been injured or wronged.. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a track record of excellence in the legal profession, securing favorable settlements for my client's while navigating the complexities of civil litigation. My expertise extends beyond the courtroom, as I am adept at negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution methods to achieve optimal results for my client's.. I am passionate about educating and empowering individuals to understand their legal rights and options, providing compassionate guidance and unwavering support throughout the legal process. By combining my extensive experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to client advocacy, I strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I represent.

Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP utilizes a unique team approach designed to achieve optimal outcomes. For example, when a client's case presents complex legal issues, we bring the presiding partners together in order to fully assess the situation and to determine the most direct, efficient, and effective strategy. Our firm always aims to create innovative and positive solutions via the comprehensive legal knowledge of our attorneys.. Website: http://ww.ahslawyers.com

Amy Lewis, Senior Associate, is an experienced litigator and trial attorney. Her primary practice includes insurance and commercial litigation. She works with her clients to try and achieve a cost-efficient and beneficial result.. Ms. Lewis is admitted to practice before all state courts in California and the Central, Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of the U.S. District Court. She has also been admitted into the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Ali R. Nader is a partner attorney at Cal West Law and dedicates his practice to helping individuals and families overcome financial difficulties. Ali initially studied to become an electrical engineer before pivoting to become a lawyer. He experienced and overcame tremendous financial challenges early in life and realized he wanted to spend his life helping others combat debt and its consequences. Ali is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California and is admitted to the California Supreme Court. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, California State Bar Association, and the Los Angeles and San Fernando Bar Association. Outside of his work with Cal West Law, Ali enjoys spending time with his family, long-distance bicycling, and tennis.

Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the Chickasaw Nation

27 years of experience in commercial litigation and business transactions; advising new businesses on formation of corporations and other business structures and serving as their general counsel; structuring and negotiating commercial transactions here and in Latin America; drafting and negotiating distributions agreements, purchase/sale agreements, independent contractor agreements and litigating all types of business disputes. (Biliterate in English and Spanish)

. Looking for an attorney can be stressful during a difficult time like this, especially finding counsel who you can trust, and will represent you the way you deserve to be. My team and I are here to do just that. In that regard, let me tell you a little about myself.. I am the founding partner at The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. I am a Plaintiff[s attorney who represents, you, the consumer. I pride myself in my unique ability to force Defendants to come to the table with favorable settlements with my clients, by balancing a direct bulldog mentality with a patience and understanding required to be successful in any time of resolution. I concentrate my practice in consumer litigation, including fair debt collection, employment matters, lemon law, fair credit reporting and personal injury litigation. Prior to opening my practice, I was the managing attorney at a top consumer litigation firm, beginning in July of 2002.. In 2014, I was awarded lead counsel rating in the legal disciplines of Consumer Protection, Lemon Law and Civil Litigation, by the prestigious Lead Counsel Review Board. In that same year, I was voted by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 40 lawyers under 40 in the entire nation. I have authored various books to help consumers, including an 18 pages Consumer Rights Guide that encompasses several areas of Law Including Employment and Debtors issues, as well as a Book Entitled, "7 Deadly Mistakes that Will Wreck Your Car Crash Case," both of which are available at no cost on this website.. I have successfully litigated over 5,000 individual Plaintiff’s cases, mainly using the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA), as well as Lemon Law, Employment and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death matters. I am regarded as a one of the predominant Plaintiff’s practitioners in California. My vast array of experience and knowledge in these practice areas along with my extensive trial skills, make me one of the premiere advocates within these areas of law. In conjunction with my consumer litigation practice, I have spoken as a guest lecturer before the California Association of Collectors, and will be speaking this year at the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals’ (ACA) annual national conference, both groups whose members I have filed several individual and class action lawsuits against, on behalf of wrong consumers.. I also focus a significant portion of my practice on class action litigation. I have, over the past several years, orchestrated nation-wide consumer driven class litigation before a number of state and federal courts. I have been lead or co- counsel in over 100 national class actions in the last 4 years. This includes class actions against some of the nation’s largest banks, credit card companies and other fortune 500 companies. The majority of my class action experience is in litigation involving TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act), FDCPA, RFDCPA, CA Penal Code 630, et seq., CA Business and Professions Code §17200, et seq. and misrepresentation cases.. I was recently part of the class action Gehricht, et al v Chase Bank, et al, which was approved preliminarily as the one of the biggest TCPA class action settlements in US jurisprudence history and also recently, Friedman v. Los Angeles Clippers and Dancer v L.A. times, both of which achieved final approval status in 2014.. I was admitted to both the Illinois Bar and the California Bar in 2002, as well as the Pennsylvania Bar in 2010. I have been admitted to practice before the U.S. District for the Central District of Illinois and the US District for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California and District of Colorado, and have argued in front of the Ninth Circuit court of appeals. I earned my Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 2001 and my undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998. I was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio.. Feel free to contact me via phone or email at any time. I pride myself in being quickly responsive to your communications and look forward to assisting you with any legal issue you may have.

"Many people have come into my office over the years and said that I'm not the first attorney with whom they've met. They're impressed by the fact that I spend a good hour or more with them, even if I realize within the first five minutes that they're not a good bankruptcy candidate. I try to put myself in their shoes and think about how I would want it to be presented to me, if I were the guy on the other side of the desk." — Attorney Jeffrey Hagen