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I'm a lawyer, a communications consultant, wife, daughter and dog mom. I focus on estate planning and business formation and counsel for small business owners and entrepreneurs. I started my firm to support everyday consumers who need help managing their legal affairs but don't necessarily have a lot of experience working with attorneys. These are my practice areas, but my specialty is relating to clients, being accessible and providing legal service that truly helps. I support women in business, education, mentorship and am an advocate for breast cancer research.

I'm a criminal defense and personal injury lawyer located in Woodland Hills. I handle cases all over San Fernando Valley cities and other Southern California cities. With over a decade of fighting for my clients I'm experienced,aggressive and compassionate attorney who cares for his clients. I run a small practice and take few clients so I can focus on your case.We handle the follow types of cases at my law firm:Criminal Defense:DUI/DWIDrug ChargesTheftDomestic ViolenceParole ViolationSex CrimesJuvenile CrimesFraudAssault & BatteryChild AbuseChild MolestationFelonyMurderPersonal Injury:Car AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsTruck AccidentsSlip & FallPedestrian AccidentWrongful DeathBicycle AccidentsDog BitesPremise LiabilityIf you or a loved one in accused of a crime or involved in an accident call my law firm now for free case evaluation.

I was educated since High School here in the LA area, attending Cleveland High, CSUN and Southwestern University School of Law.  I have been in private practice in the San Fernando Valley since 1985, involved primarily in the litigation of personal injury and related insurance matters.. I have successfully tried to Jury Verdict a number of cases on both sides of a case.  I have settled substantial cases early, through effective use of mediation, saving expense and getting clients compensated, fairly, much more quickly than if litigated for years.. I enjoy working in probate litigation as well.

I understand that a car accident is a stressful event. Accident victims worry because they don’t know where to start. Most have never hired a lawyer and worry about getting taken advantage of by the lawyer or legal system. I can help. I will help you get the medical treatment you need. My office will handle all of the paperwork. We will keep you informed of all developments in your case. And you can rest easy knowing that we have the background, training and experience to get you the compensation you deserve. As a former insurance company lawyer for almost 30 years, I know the tricks and tactics that are used in an effort to minimize your case. I have the experience and know-how to overcome those tactics. I was recently presented with the “Clients’ Choice Award” for 2018 from AVVO. Please call for a free consultation about your case.

I represent employees from all walks of life. I have successfully settled cases for high-level executives, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars per year as well as cases for employees earning minimum wage or less. I excel in cases brought under state and federal whistleblower laws, cases for age, disability, race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual preference and pregnancy discrimination and harassment, cases dealing with protected leaves of absences, including FMLA, CFRA, FEHA accommodation, PDLL and military leaves. I also have extensive experience in wage-and-hour litigation, including failure to pay overtime and minimum wages, failure to provide meal and rest breaks, unpaid bonuses and commissions, misclassification and other litigated cases brought under the California Labor Code and IWC Wage Orders. I have litigated cases involving trade secrets, covenants not to compete, breach of employment contracts and pre-employment fraud. I regularly assist clients negotiating increased severance packages. I handle all types of employment cases for all types of employees.

I only practice criminal law and make it a priority to stay up to date on the latest developments in this area to ensure my clients get the best results possible. I am passionate about helping my clients with all aspects of interaction with the criminal justice system. This includes representation through the initial phase of a case in Superior Court, through trial. I also handle post-conviction relief in the form of probation modification, appeals and writs. Want to clean up your criminal record? I have experience assisting clients with misdemeanor conviction expungements, P.C. Sec. 17(b) felony reductions, Prop 47 reclassification and Prop 64 reclassification.

I have been practicinng law for for more than 34 years now.  It is my goal to provide excellent legal services at competitive rates to businesses of all sizes.  In doing so I strive to provide a personal approach in helping businesses deal with legal issues that affect their business such: entity formation (i.e. corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships), contracts, leases, commercial disputes, real property, corporate law, partnerships, employment law and trademarks.  My experience covers not only transactional matters (i.e. drafting of contracts, documents, etc.) but litigation in these areas as well.  I believe that by handling both litigation and transactional matters my experience has provided me with valuable insight into any type of a situation that a business may encounter.  My usual procedure with existing clients is to emphasize means to avoid disputes and/or litigation by taking precautionary procedures, as I have found them to be more cost effective.  However, when litigation cannot be avoided, my office is prepared and experienced enough to assist my clients in bringing about a speedy and successful result.. Clients are regularly advised of the status of their matters by our office as they are always provided with copies of documents.  Itemized billing statements are also provided.. I am also very active in the community.  I have served as legal counsel for the Devonshire Division of PALS (Police Activity League Supporters) for the last several years, while previously serving on the Board of Directors of the Chatsworth Chamber of Commerce.  I am also a past president of the Northridge Chamber of Commerce and a past president of my local Optimist Club (a service organization) in which I am still active.  Lastly, I am also quite active in my church, serving on various committees and leadership positions, including previously serving on the board of a camp and conference center supported by my church.

I have been mediating cases since 2002, and since 2010, have devoted my practice to mediation and arbitration.  During that time, I have mediated over 500 cases.. I handle cases in the following areas: Business, Personal Injury, Employment, Real Estate, Construction, Errors and Omissions.. My goal in every mediation is to provide closure to the parties, attorneys and client representatives so that they can feel satisfied with the process and can move on with their lives.

I have been an attorney for over 30 years. During my career, I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various employment, real estate and business disputes. I have had tremendous success in both jury trials and arbitrations. Because my firm is small, I can give each case the attention it deserves so that the client has the best chance of achieving victory at trial. I never forget that your case is the most important case to you. I also know that my clients do not want to be involved in litigation because it takes away time and resources that should be devoted to running and growing a business. That is why I provide my clients day-to-day advice to ensure their compliance with state and federal laws and to develop risk management programs. And if one of my clients is involved in litigation, I work diligently to resolve the case without compromising the client's interests and goals. Because my opponents know that I have the experience to win at trial, I can achieve excellent settlement results for my clients. I have extensive training and experience in negotiation and settlement techniques. Not only do I use these skills to help my clients, but I also act as a private mediator, helping others settle disputes. I mediate all types of cases including real estate disputes, business disputes and personal injury case.. I have been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Southern California every year since 2013. I was also nominated for a 2012 Trusted Advisor Award by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. I was one of only 40 attorneys in the entire San Fernando Valley who were nominated. I have also been recognized by the Los Angeles Superior Court for my volunteer services as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutral. I am a member of the State Bar of California and I am also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Central District.

I have always felt that it is MY job to worry the claim or lawsuit from start to finish.  My clients can be concerned about, and interested in their claim or lawsuit, but the worry is MY job.  This makes for the best partnership between lawyer and client, and is one of the most important things a lawyer can give to a client.. Over the course of almost 30 years as a lawyer, I have become not just an advocate, but also a counselor and friend to many of my clients.  Our firm not only gives our clients the best, experienced representation, but also,a chance to recover what "the system" has taken away.

I have +15 years experience in handling the legal affairs and business affairs for motion pictures, entertainment, technology / software and online ventures.. Presently working on a game-changing / disruptive online theatrical planning, booking and settlement system (CinemaCloudWorks) that can provide 100% of the back office requirements for a USA theatrical release as well as provide key logistics coordination (posters, trailers, DCP fulfillment), KDM management, and a high utility and actionable visualization of motion picture data.. Legal counsel on +15 motion pictures including overseeing the legal documentation for production (talent, crew, location, rights, union agreements), distribution (licensing, delivery, collection) and financing (loan, tax credits, security, mortgages) of motion pictures. I am in good standing and licensed to practice law in California and before the US Federal Courts. I am skilled in using Word, Excel, Pages (Mac), and GoogleDocs (Cloud Collaboration).. I have +10 years experience in creating and working in Excel based financial modeling and risk analysis (+$45M in transactions); closing complex financial transactions, licensing / distribution agreements and talent / "above-the-line" agreements (more than 15 motion pictures); delivering completed motion pictures for exploitation (more than 10 completed motion pictures); and acquiring completed motion pictures (more than 15 motion pictures).. I have managed an online crowdfunding effort through Kickstarter for motion picture financing raising ~$450K, which exceeded our goal of $250K.. I have coordinated, managed and executed the USA theatrical release of independently produced motion pictures including releases on as few as 25 screens to as many as 1200 screens.. Specialties: General Counsel, Legal Affairs / Business Affairs; Motion Picture Production, Distribution and Finance, Secured Transactions, Licensing, Copyright, Music Licensing; Business Planning, Finance; Compliance; SEC, Contract Negotiations; Risk Analysis; and Strategic Planning

I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and during my youth, worked at both Caesars Palace and the Sahara Hotels.  While attending Valley High School in Las Vegas, I met Bonnie Braiker-Gordon, who in 1975 became my wife.  We attended college together in Los Angeles and then attended law school together in San Diego.. I have always been a fan of all forms of music and for a short time, played guitar in a rock & roll band.  I have never retired my guitars, and playing music to this day is about the greatest form of relaxation I have experienced.. Bonnie (my wife and law partner) and I have two grown children.  Our son married in 2008, and our daughter married in 2010.  We now have three beautiful grandchildren and one more on the way.. I have many hobbies and interests, however, this is neither the time nor place for a discussion of my own pursuits.. What is far more important to learn about me are the assurances I give to each of my clients to use my very best efforts to obtain a fair, just and reasonable outcome in every legal matter handled by our law firm.  Further, that I take a "personal" interest in all legal matters for which I am retained to represent your interests, and vow to keep you fully informed of all material aspects of your case - whatever that may entail.... Whatever choices you make in selecting an Attorney to represent you, please do not be embarrassed or ashamed to ask important and pertinent questions - and that would most certainly include hourly rates, costs and opinions as to the success or failure at the time of trial.. Eric S. Gordon, Esq.

I am proud to have protected those in need and helped to right the wrong that my clients have suffered over these past 21 years. Iam grateful to have been a Super Lawyer every year for 11 years and humbled to have been nominated as a Trial lawyer of the year. Goldberg and Gage priors itself on tenacity, dedication, hardwork and excellent results. We focus our efforts on employement litigation, civil rights, and traumatic personal imjuries claims.

I am originally from Virginiawhere I attended Virginia Tech and received a Bachelor’s of Science in ChemicalEngineering with a minor in Chemistry. Following graduation, I attended the JohnMarshall LawSchool in Chicago, Illinois.  While in law school I was a member of the PatentLaw Society that assisted individual inventors in applying for patentprotection.  I also clerked for several lawfirms in Chicago and Los Angeles. While clerking for these law firms, I had the opportunity to assist on workfor the Grateful Dead in enforcing their various intellectual property rights.. I am admitted to practice law in both Virginiaand California.  I am also a licensed patent attorney withexperience in technical fields covering electrical, software, chemical,mechanical, biomedical, industrial and others.. Once I moved out to Los Angeles,I started working immediately on intellectual property protection and enforcementmatters for many clients, including Grupo Modelo,S.A. de C.V., the Mexicancompany that makes Corona,Pacifico and Modelo beer, among other products. I also continued to practice patent prosecution and enforcement forclients in many diverse fields of business and technical disciplines.  I also have over twelve years of experience litigatingintellectual property disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants, both intrial and appellate courts.

I am an experienced business attorney, general counsel and corporate secretary.. For nine years I served as general counsel and corporate secretary to a technology sector NASDAQ corporation. During my tenure with the company I helped it grow through the start-up cycle of capital infusion, research and development into a multinational company with five hundred employees and offices in the US and in Europe and Asia. I had a significant role in overseeing an intellectual property portfolio of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, worldwide. I managed the day-to-day business and legal issues, supervised the legal and administrative team, and was responsible for oversight of the organization’s risk management, contract negotiation, employment and trade secret protection, and corporate governance.. I currently run my own legal practice acting for clients on a variety of small to complex legal, business, and government challenges and opportunities, in a wide range of industries and fields, including entertainment, high technology, sales and distribution, and finance. I represent entrepreneurs, management, and boards at all stages of the business cycle from business formation, through to capitalization, development, commercialization, and growth. I enjoy acting in the role of external general counsel for my clients giving them the benefit of a legal advisor whose attention remains firmly fixed on the big picture goals of their business.

I am admitted to the State Bars of both California and Illinois. I graduated from John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1981, and practiced law in my home town of Chicago for 6 years until moving to Southern California. (I am now voluntarily on "inactive" status in Illinois since my practice is solely in California). I have been providing professional and personalized legal services to the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley and Ventura County communities since 1987.. More than anything, I am especially proud of the client relationships that I have established during my 25+ years of practice. The majority of my clients are referrals from other satisfied clients and their friends, relatives and business associates. I do my best to provide each client with the most practical legal solution for their specific problem at the most reasonable cost. I have received numerous thank you letters and calls from clients acknowledging the satisfactory results which they have received as a result of my representation.. I also am a strong believer in "giving back" to the community, and I have served for a number of years as an unpaid senior's advocate at the Reseda Senior Center as well providing Disaster Assistance and information for families after major catastrophies.. Besides being a member of the State Bars of California and Illinois, I am admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and as well as for the Northern District of Illinois. Please contact me if you need assistance; I would be happy to consult with you regarding your particular situation, and to offer you my analysis of your situation as well as my plan of strategy for success in your legal matter.

I am a partner at Accident Fighters, APC. We take only personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip, trip, and falls, dog bites, and many more. Please feel free to contact us at 855-6-IM-HURT.

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/

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:

Howard Rutten is one of the top employment lawyers in California. He founded The Rutten Law Firm, APC to represent employees who have faced wrongful termination, harassment or workplace discrimination. Call today for a free consultation.

Harry S. KaloustianLead Attorney. Harry Kaloustian is the founding Partner at Kaloustian Law Group. Harry has extensive experience in catastrophic personal injury, first party insurance claims and consumer protection issues. Over the past two decades, Harry has represented thousands of clients and has significant experience litigating and trying these cases in both state and federal court throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego, Imperial and San Luis Obispo counties. Harry develops a personalized case plan for each client based upon their needs and feedback.. A significant portion of the firm’s cases are referred to Harry by other attorneys who recognize his skill and past results in these areas of practice. Harry obtained his Bachelors of Arts degree from University of California, Los Angeles and his law degree from the University of LaVerne College of Law. Harry is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association of Justice and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.. Harry has received consistent and yearly recognition for his work and client results from various legal organizations and publications. He resides in Los Angeles, California and enjoys travelling with his family in his free time. Harry is fluent in English and Armenian.

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.