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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.

Mr. Carpinelli is a San Diego native.  He earned his Juris Doctor at Whittier School of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, San Marcos.. Additionally Mr. Carpinelli has first hand experience as a licensed real estate agent, which gives him greater understanding of legal issues involving real estate and businesses and enables him to assist in the purchase or sale of businesses or real estate.

Mr. Felderstein is a California Attorney with a Business Law practice. His focus is in business development and strategic sales for high technology startups and small businesses. As an attorney and seasoned high tech sales executive with broad experience in complex selling and business development, Brian provides a complete turn-key solution that combines the sales necessities of prospecting, developing relationships, and closing deals with managing and removing the legal complexities of negotiating terms, drafting agreements and handling other business law matters needed to turn deals into bottom line results.Specialties Include:• Business Advice and Counsel• Contract Negotiations and Drafting• Developing and Closing Large, Complex Sales Opportunities• Internet and E-Commerce Legal Counsel• Technology Licensing - Development, Negotiating Terms & Drafting Agreements• Developing Agency / Partner Relationships - Negotiating Terms & Drafting AgreementsCalifornia Bar License # 281147

I have twenty years of experience in entity formation, corporate law, advertising law, contracts, regulatory law, international business, and Internet law, and offer strategic guidance and practical, business-oriented legal solutions to small businesses and individual entrepreneurs in an efficient, cost-effective manner.. Many smaller companies simply can't afford access to high-quality legal representation, and our solution to this problem is as simple as it is effective: avoid overhead and structure creative fee arrangements in order to provide clients with access to a seasoned business attorney who delivers fast, focused service at a reasonable price.