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Executive-level professional with a broad range of experience in law and business: I am the Managing Director of the Sterling Law Group, A Professional Corporation, that is comprised of several highly talented and well-seasoned attorneys, law clerks, paralegals, and legal secretaries.. I have litigated Will contests in many Northern California Counties, Trust contracts, Elder Abuse Claims. I have surcharged Trustees for breach of their fiduciary duties, undue influence, etc.. Since the Sterling Law Group litigates so many estates in probate or trust, we prepare our Estate Planning documents to the highest standards to ensure that they will survive judicial scrutiny. I have personally prepared hundreds Complete Estate Plans with Inter Vivos Trusts, Pour over wills, Healthcare Directives, Durable Powers of Attorney (immediate and springing), HIPAA Directives.. Trust Advisors, and administration. Some of these trusts have been QDOT Trusts (where one of the creators/Settlors of the trust in not a US citizen), Asset protection trust, Life Insurance Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, etc. We are Members of the WealthCounsel and use their trust system as well as the CEB trust and estate systems.

I entered the practice of law to help people.  I work with businesses large and small, established and start up operations, for profit and not for profit. My fees are reasonable because I have low overhead and expenses.  I work with several Of Counsel attorneys and service providers that have a range of skill sets that cover 99% of business needs.. I have extenstive experiance with various business areas including contracts, employment law, debt recovery, debt negotiation, litigation in both state and federal court.. I appreciate interesting/unique cases and making cutting edge legal arguments.  My office does not shy away from the tough cases if the facts support the claims or defenses.. I truly enjoy the practice of law, consider myself a lifetime learner and appreciate the mystery of life and what the next case will bring and add to it.

Reena Sehgal is from Bend, Oregon and attended Portland State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in General Science. After graduating, Reena moved to San Diego, California to pursue a legal career. She graduated Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law with a focus in Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law. As a result of her dedicated studies in law school she was placed on the Honor Roll or Distinguished Honor Roll nearly every semester and received multiple CALI Excellence for Future Awards, Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence, and Jefferson Medals in classes. Reena served on numerous student organization executive boards including Intellectual Property Law Association, Law Students for Reproductive Justice and Middle Eastern Law Student Association. She was also an invitee of Law Review. Reena has always loved business, creativity and the arts, and in law school she discovered how to use her skills, education and passion in a rewarding field. She started her career working at prestigious firms and companies such as Panakos Business Law, The Exchange and Beachbody, LLC. During her time with these organizations she worked alongside, networked and engaged with industry leaders and devoted time and effort to becoming a strategic and knowledgeable attorney.

Scott E. Shapiro is a successful business litigator and trial attorney. He is admitted to practice law in all California State and Federal Courts. Mr. Shapiro has represented the prevailing parties in several seven figure actions, jury trials, class actions, and appeals, including in actions defended by highly regarded and successful Los Angeles litigation firms.. Mr. Shapiro graduated from the University of California, at Riverside, earning a B.A. degree in Liberal Studies, with a dual emphasis on Administrative Studies and American History. Mr. Shapiro speaks and reads Spanish fluently, as he was raised in Puerto Rico and thereafter continued Spanish studies in High School and College. Mr. Shapiro's bilingual skills are particularly useful in Los Angeles.. Mr. Shapiro attended Southwestern University School of Law, in Los Angeles, California, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. During law school, Mr. Shapiro participated in externships with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, obtaining a conviction in a jury trial on behalf of the DA's office prior to graduating law school, and also clerked in Department 66 of the Los Angeles Superior Court, Writs of Attachment and Possession Department.. For several years, Mr. Shapiro worked for Aaronson & Aaronson in Encino, California, handling contract, fraud, construction, and intellectual property actions. In 1999, Mr. Shapiro established his own practice, focusing on complex business litigation, trial work, and class actions.. While continuing to handle select litigation matters for his own practice, Mr. Shapiro also worked for three years as General Counsel for a successful factoring and trade finance company, and regularly handled factoring (purchase and financing of accounts receivable) transactions and other trade finance transactions (purchase order financing, letters of credit, etc.).. Mr. Shapiro's clients have prevailed in hundreds of collection lawsuits and lending disputes. Mr. Shapiro is highly experienced in the use of provisional remedies, such as applications for Writs of Attachments andWrits of Possession, and regularly uses such tools to ensure his clients will actually benefit from a successful prosecution of their claims (halting the transfer of assets while litigation is pending, or obtaining possession of the same in summary fashion). Mr. Shapiro has successfully handled several class actions while working with attorney Barry M. Appell, including seven figure wage and hour actions. Mr. Shapiro has now joined with Mr. Appell, as a founding partner of Appell Shapiro, LLP.

James graduated from California State University Northridge with honors and a B.A. in Electronic Media Management as well as Minor in Marketing.  He recieved his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law and is admitted to practice law at both the state and federal levels in the State of California and in the State of New Jersey.. After admission to the State Bar of California, James served as General Counsel for various entities. James  has significant knowledge in the development and implementation of legal protocols and processes geared for the development of small to medium sized businesses. His experience in business law, employment law, tax,  contracts, acquisitions, risk prevention and general civil litigation is an asset for his clients.. Prior to law school James worked for media conglomerate Clear Channel Communications for over six years.  James is currently an active member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers.

We believe our clients are best served by attorneys who focus on their transactional needs and the avoidance of litigation. To this end, we try to provide our clients with strategic legal advice and contracts tailored to their specific business objectives, and often for a flat fee. We know you are looking for efficient and prompt service at a reasonable price, and we realize that such service is not always available. We aim to provide such representation, because only satisfied clients provide repeat business and future referrals.

Natela Shenon, Esq. is the principal attorney of the Shenon Law Group. Ms. Shenon prides herself on combining legal dexterity with entrepreneurial innovation. Ms. Shenon has extensive experience in contract law, commercial transactions, litigation and litigation management, M&A activity, contract administration, business development, risk assessment and mitigation. She is trusted by clients to resolve litigation and business disputes, as well as for her advice regarding complicated corporate issues. Ms. Shenon counsels executives, business owners, and boards of directors in matters including strategic planning and corporate governance. Ms. Shenon provides counsel to clients ranging from, individuals, small business owners, and startups to publicly traded companies.

The strength of Netzah & Shem-Tov lies in its successful integration of cutting edge legal knowledge and reliable experience, coupled with the skill and flexibility to maintain a vision of the bigger picture. Our attorneys and legal staff are constantly being trained and retrained in all new advancements of their specific area of the law, yet rely on years of collective firm-wide legal expertise that is the backbone of Netzah & Shem-Tov.

I have been an attorney for over 27 years in Encino, Los Angeles California. I started my practice as part of a firm before going out on my own on August 1, 1997. I provide personal service to my clients and work to solve their legal problems. I believe in prevention and keeping my clients out of court which is costly and stressful to all concerned.. I wanted to be an attorney since I was seven years old and I love my job and helping people. I provide free strategy consultations over the phone or in person.. Over the years I have handled almost all areas of civil law and I now concentrate on helping businesses, large and small, grow and protect themselves in the business and employment arena.. Please call me with any questions at or email me at:. Please visit my website: or check me out on Linked In

I am a solo practitioner in the Los Angeles area, with over thirty years of experience as a lawyer, corporate executive, and independent producer.  My practice focuses on transactional entertainment law, business law and new media law.  As a result of my background, I am able to view issues from a diverse perspective to benefit my clients.  I am available and responsive to my clients, return calls promptly, and handle work in a timely manner, and believe that working in this manner is a very important part of my representation.

Paul Tokar is an accomplished attorney specializing in construction law and complex civil litigation. He has extensive experience representing a wide array of clients, including real estate investors and individuals, in disputes involving construction contracts and defect litigation, contract issues, fiduciary duty matters, employment litigation, and insurance-related matters. Paul provides comprehensive counsel at every stage of litigation, skillfully resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trials, and appeals.. In addition to his litigation practice, Paul offers strategic guidance to businesses of all sizes. He assists clients with entity formation, governance, acquisitions, sales, and other transactional needs across various industries, ensuring their business objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

We specialize in helping non-profits and family businesses. In particular we help establish your non-profit as well as buy, sell, invest in, or divest from a family or closely held business.  From tech start ups to single project real estate ventures, we help you make the most of your investment whether it is money, time, sweat equity or intellectual property.  Having assisted many international investors, we are particularly well equiped to assit the foreign national on tax, immigration, and even estate planning.