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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.

Free Consultation  Mr. Sansanowicz has devoted his entire practice to protecting the rights of California employees, having successfully represented employees in employment disputes, including those involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and violations of the various medical leave laws, as well as wage and hour individual and class actions.

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 Personal Injury and Employment Trial Lawyer

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.

Emil Davtyan places exclusive focus on employment law. He brings energy, passion and skill to employment law throughout California for employees from all walks of life. In order to provide excellent client service and wise legal counsel, he limits his case load so each client receives personal attention. He understands and appreciates the magnitude of the conflicts employees encounter, both financially and emotionally.. Emil Davtyan offers free consultation and free Legal Case Review to hear you out and evaluate your potential claims.

Edit. Re-order. I graduated from University of La Verne College of Law in 1997 and have been practicing in the legal field ever since that date. I am a general practitioner and my practice includes family law (divorce, custody, spousal and child support), civil litigation, criminal law, bankruptcy, estate planning, probate, business transactions, and real property. I also do QDROs for marriage dissolutions for a very reasonable fee. I handle appeals for my own clients as well as appeals from referrals. I am licensed to practice law in all courts of the State of California, the United States District Court, Central District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. I am a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. I am actively a judge pro tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. When you have a legal problem, time is very important. In many legal matters you may have a limited time period to take action where the statutes of limitations may apply. I promote early resolution of legal disputes without sacrificing client objectives, as opposed to protracted, zealous representation where the likely benefit is not justified by the financial burden.

Eden Kalderon is a partner at Sho-Kal Law, APLC, specializing in employment law, personal injury, and immigration matters. Eden has focused her legal career in the field of employment law and personal injury, where she represented injured individuals and employees and has handled hundreds of cases from beginning to resolution, obtaining successful and often life-changing results for her clients. Her experience in both defense and plaintiff’s work, gives her a distinct perspective on cases and allows her to effectively advocate for her clients’ best interests regardless of the circumstances. Eden genuinely believes in equality for all, including access to quality legal representation, regardless of one’s financial status and ability to pay.

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.

David Payab, Esq. is the founder of the Law Office of Payab & Associates and one of the most respected employment and personal injury attorneys in the Southern California legal community. A graduate of Southwestern University School of Law, Attorney Payab was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1997. Since then and for the past 20 years and counting, he has built a reputation for both litigating and settling complex employment law, personal injury, and business litigation cases while assertively protecting the rights of his clients—including in one confidential settlement that resulted in $5.5 million for his client. Attorney David Payab has been the Legal Adviser to all USC's undergraduate and graduate students for the past 11 years.  Attorney David Payab has established a great reputation among his clients and locally in Woodland Hills and San Fernando Valley so much so that he has received over 130 five-start reviews on Avvo, over 120 five-star reviews on Google, and over 185 five-star reviews on Yelp from happy and satisfied clients. Also, Yelp has provided him with a "People Love Us on Yelp" award. The Law of Offices of Payab & Associates is BBB accredited with an A+ rating. Attorney David Payab maintains membership in the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and alongside his team at the Law Offices of Payab & Associates, he continues to provide incisive, knowledgeable, and diligent counsel to California workers and other individuals who need their rights asserted before the law. Request a consultation today at.Specialties: employment litigation, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, gender discrimination, race discrimination, religion discrimination, race discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, disability discrimination, nationality discrimination, constructive termination, wage and hour, unpaid rest breaks, unpaid meal breaks, unsafe work conditions, personal injury litigation, auto accidents, bike accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall cases, premises liability litigation, business litigation, and breach of contract.Tel:

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Cathryn is an attorney at JML Law, A Professional Law Corporation. Located in Woodland Hills, California, she divides her practice between employment law matters, personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Admitted to practice before all California state courts, Ms. Fund is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. In her employment law practice, Ms. Fund only represents former, current and prospective employees. Many of her cases involve violations of federal and state discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Ms. Fund's experience in this area also includes sexual harassment claims, wage and hour violations arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act, wrongful termination and other forms of retaliation, and disputes under the California Family Rights Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Ms. Fund's personal injury and wrongful death practice encompasses the representation of people who have suffered catastrophic harm due to the negligence of other persons or entities in motor vehicle crashes and other incidents.. Raised in upstate New York, Ms. Fund pursued her undergraduate education at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and legal studies in 2006. She subsequently went on to attend New England Law | Boston, and while she was there, she made the Dean's List each year and received the New England School of Law Service Award before being awarded her Juris Doctor in 2013. Ms. Fund has been with her current firm since 2015.

California Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer and Consumer Advocate. Vivian Yochelson is a UCLA graduate (’92) with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Business Administration.  She attended Southwestern Law School (’96) and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996.  She is currently the principal of Yochelson & Associates, A professional Corporation located in Woodland Hills, California.. Mrs. Yochelson was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and speaks fluent Spanish thanks to being raised in a bilingual family of Chilean descent.  Additionally, she is a licensed real estate broker and Notary Public.  Mrs. Yochelson prides herself in giving her clients the personal attention their case deserves and always being available to speak with them personally, something that is not always available at larger law firms.. In over 20 years of practice, she has handled a wide variety of personal injury matters ranging from automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability, dog bite incidents and assault and battery cases. She has had numerous successful results, including settlements of seven figures, but most importantly she will fight for her client’s rights and tell them the truth about their case.. With her numerous professional contacts and memberships in community organizations, as well as membership in Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and Past-President of Encino Lawyers Association (ELA), she is able to provide referrals to clients for any legal issues outside of her field of practice.. Vivian is active in her community and servers as current President of Chica’s Mom.

Business clients are best served by creative solutions that make good business sense because the time and money a business pours into litigation is time and money that the business can never really recover. Trust litigation can cause lasting damage to the family structure and drain the assets that parents spent their lifetimes building. Over my 34 years as a trial lawyer, I have seen that, whatever the merits of a dispute, far too often only the lawyers come out ahead. That is why before a case is filed and throughout the litigation process, I look for opportunities to achieve a constructive resolution negotiated from a position of strength. That strength derives from close collaboration with my clients as we develop litigation strategies that are both cost effective and outcome driven. My client base consists of middle tier businesses, entrepreneurs and investors who desire the personalized level of service distinctive to smaller-sized firms. I serve all industry sectors, ranging from service to sales, wholesale to retail, manufacturing to professional.Specialties: Business, Real Estate and Trust Litigation, including all phases of trial and appellate work, mediation and arbitration, fully supported by a strong network of professionals who cover a wide range of legal specialities and support services.

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.

Born in London, England in 1982, Mr. Takhsh and his family emigrated to Los Angeles when he was 7 years old. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at UC Berkley, he earned his Juris Doctor at Loyola University Law School in Los Angeles.. Prior to joining CTK Law Group, he worked for years as an attorney at a boutique litigation firm in downtown Los Angeles, primarily focusing on employment litigation and personal injury. Mr. Takhsh aggressively advocates for his clients and takes pride in giving his clients the representation they deserve.. Moreover, Mr. Takhsh has also assisted families in constructing living trusts for their assets, advised clients in updating employment policies and procedures and vigorously negotiated on behalf of clients seeking help in debt modification. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, poker, and basketball.. Areas of Emphasis. Employment (both Plaintiff and Defense) - Wage/Hour, Hostile Work Environment, Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Drafting Handbooks and Other Documents. Personal Injury - Defamation, Accident, Dog Bite, Slip/FallBusiness Litigation & TransactionsGeneral LitigationContract Drafting and NegotiationEstate Planning - Living Trusts, Wills, Conservatorships, Power of AttorneyCollection Litigation, Negotiation, and Defense

Board Certified Specialist Attorney in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.

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.

Attorney Huzaifa Mogri is a native Southern Californian raised in the San Fernando Valley.  Mr. Mogri graduated from El Camino Real High School, attended Pierce College, Woodland Hills, and The California State University, Northridge.  He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles, School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California shortly thereafter.. Our firm has ONE GOAL: TO SAFEGUARD YOUR LEGACY.  We do this successfully by conscientiously protecting your family and efficiently transitioning your assets.  A comprehensive estate plan ensures that the transition is in accordance with your wishes, piloted impartially, with minimal stress to your successors.  Likewise, your assets are settled promptly and efficiently.

As an employment attorney for close to 25 years, I see how increasingly difficult it is for small businesses to stay informed and remain compliant with the various and numerous state and federal laws regardign their personnel concerns and employment law matters.  It is my goal to work closely with my clients on their compliance issues so that they can reduce and/or avoid potential liability.. The wage and hour cases in California can just cripple a business and by spending just a little bit of time undertaking an audit to ensure that all employees are properly classified, are taking their meals and breaks, being paid overtime and maintaining proper time records, a company can prevent a lawsuit from occuring or at the least reduce potential exposure to such claims.. I enjoy working with my clients, getting to know their business operations and helping my clients feel secure in knowing that their employment law matters are being handled.

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 reputable Southern California Wills & Trusts Attorney, Robert Miles provides a wide variety of services to his clients. He knows that each client’s needs are different, and he works hard to make sure that every client has a customized estate plan that provides him or her with the maximum available benefit. Some of the tools he may use to create an estate plan include powers of attorney, Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Pour-over Wills, Property Deed Transfers, Nominations of Guardianship for Minors, Advance Healthcare Directives and more. He also offers prenuptial and post-marital agreements to clients who want to protect their assets during marriage.

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.