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Stan Denis graduated from the University of Southern California with a joint JD-MBA degree and has specialized his practice exclusively in the areas of real estate and business litigation and dispute resolution for over 30 years.. Prior to forming his own firm in 1993, he was an associate and the chief litigator with the leading real estate law firm in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, followed by a partnership with another prominent real estate law firm in the area.. Over the years, Stan has taught and lectured on real estate issues to other attorneys at CEB seminars for California Continuing Education of the Bar, to real estate brokers and salespeople, and at El Camino College.. Since 1992 Stan has received the highest A-V® preeminent rating from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell®. An A-V® preeminent rating is the result of peer review by practicing attorneys and judges and is a testament that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards in his field; as is the fact that for over the past 25 years other attorneys have chosen Stan to represent them in their own real estate and business lawsuits and disputes.. Since 2012, Stan has been recognized in the annual editions of Southern California Top Rated Lawyers.

I specialize in business disputes, real estate disputes, and probate litigation. I have experience handling cases at all stages, including through a jury trial.. Some examples of business disputes include breaching of fiduciary duties between business partners, misuse/misappropriation of funds by business partners and purchase and sale disputes. For real estate, I handle homeowner v. homewoners' association, landlord-tenant, neighbor disputes involving property line encroachment/trespass, and purchase and sale issues with either buyer v. seller, or agent v. client. My firm also handles all aspects of estate planning and probate issues.. The reason I became a lawyer is I want to help good people who need a strong advocate. I really take the time to explain the process to my clients so they understand what to expect. Legal disputes can be challenging, overwhelming, and difficult, however my job is to make sure your voice is heard and justice is served.. Feel free to contact me if you believe I can be of assistance. Thank you!

Our Firm is dedicated to providing professional legal guidance and assurance while protecting the business and commercial interests of our clients.  We cater to companies of all sizes who require regular legal assistance in their daily business operations. Focusing only in areas of commerce, we are able to provide service beyond that of most of our colleagues regardless of their size.  As a smaller firm, we can provide personalized, exacting service at a cost far less than the large, expensive firms.  We will work with your company to tailor our services to your specific requirements.  We look forward to servicing your company's legal needs.

Travis C. Logue is a Partner of Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP. He leads the Firm’s real estate practice, and represents clients in a broad range of real estate transactions and high-stakes civil litigation matters. He is consistently rated a top attorney in the Santa Barbara community. Mr. Logue was recognized annually by his peers as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” from 2015-2018, an honor awarded to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Southern California under the age of 40. He holds an AVVO perfect “10” rating and was awarded 10 Best Real Estate Attorneys in California for 2018-2019.. Mr. Logue is lead counsel in the seminal case, Kracke v. City of Santa Barbara (2019), which successfully overturned the City’s controversial 2015 ban of short-term vacation rentals in the Coastal Zone. This landmark victory, in the face of a vigorous defense by the City, preserved important individual property rights and revived affordable accommodations. He is also counsel of record in numerous wrongful death, personal injury and property damage cases filed against Southern California Edison and various public entities stemming from the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslides. These “mass tort,” complex civil litigation cases are pending in Los Angeles Superior Court as the Southern California Fire Cases (Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding No. 4965).. In addition, Mr. Logue is routinely engaged by ultra-high net worth clients with a variety of real estate holdings, from office buildings and apartments to ranches and luxury estates. Transactional clients appreciate his strong litigation practice and background in dispute resolution, along with his specific experience navigating challenges faced by real estate owners on the Central Coast. He has made numerous appearances in front of public agencies for land use issues and has handled dozens of mediations and arbitrations required under the California Association of Realtors contract. In 2018, he represented a client in the single sale of a portfolio of dozens of properties with a price in the mid-eight figures. During the same year, he represented a different client in the sale of its luxury, beachfront estate in the eight figures, a record for the region. He recently negotiated a long-term commercial lease exceeding 130,000 square feet to a Fortune 500 company. Moreover, in 2018, Mr. Logue represented the owner in the sale of over a dozen storage properties in California, Nevada, and Arizona to a private equity group and various individual buyers - one transaction involved the assumption of an existing commercial mortgage-backed securities loan, while another required navigation of the conduit loan defeasance process.. Furthermore, Mr. Logue is engaged by clients in litigation matters ranging from wrongful death and civil extortion to the California Coastal Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He commonly handles real estate litigation matters, including disputes over easements, purchase agreements, leases, sellers’ misrepresentations, and quieting title. He has acted as counsel for Sotheby’s International Realty and has successfully represented real estate agents in front of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors’ ethics committee and fee arbitration panel.. As a member of the Hollister Ranch Owners’ Association for over 20 years and having served on its Board of Directors, Mr. Logue has a unique expertise in handling Hollister Ranch real estate and partnership transactions.. He is a fourth-generation Santa Barbara-area local. Before returning to Santa Barbara to establish his practice, Mr. Logue worked in several challenging, dynamic environments, including London, Los Angeles and Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.. Mr. Logue earned his J.D. from the University of Pepperdine School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the District of Columbia Bar. Mr. Logue graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Claremont McKenna College. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Marymount School of Santa Barbara. When not assisting his clients, Mr. Logue enjoys spending time with his family, and is an avid surfer and snowboarder.

Debra Sitzberger has been a real estate  and general business attorney for over 25 years and is a member of both the California and Washington Bar Associations. She is a graduate of University of Washington  School of Law where she was privileged to be an editor of the University of Washington Law Review. In Seattle, she worked for a prominent real estate law firm before becoming Vice President and General Counsel of a major development company. She has also been house counsel for an escrow company and the Designated Broker for various corporations.. After moving to California, she became General Counsel and Vice President of Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty. She is a frequent speaker on solutions to real estate mortgage issues including short sale, modification, and deeds in lieu and foreclosure, and represents individuals needing assistance in these areas, she also represents real estate agents throughout Nevada and Placer County.. Debra is the former President of the Nevada County Bar Association, and was voted  Best Attorney in Nevada County each of the last 5 years; 2016,2015,2014,2013,2012.. Debra is the author of What About the House?: Legal Options in a Changed Real Estate Market.. Loves the outdoors, hiking, boating and dogs!

John Bilheimer was born in Missouri and grew up in Canada, where his father was in the mining industry. He attended the University of Oregon, and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in 1984. After a short career in business and construction, he entered law school at the University of San Francisco, from which he received his J.D. degree in 1991. He was admitted to the California bar the same year. John clerked with the District Attorney’s office in San Francisco, and then with the Superior Court in Nevada County. After graduation, he joined the law firm of Spiller, McProud, Butz & Kraemer in Nevada City. In 1996, he and Allan formed their partnership. John specializes in business and general civil litigation, including personal injury, commercial transactions, real property law and civil appeals. He lives with his family in Nevada City. He has served on the boards of many local foundations, including Nevada County Legal Assistance, Sierra College Foundation, South Yuba River Citizens’ League, and the Nevada County Land Trust. He is currently a trustee of the Ghidotti Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors for The Center for the Arts.

Kyle R. Adamson opened his practice in August of 2015, with the goal of bringing affordable legal services to low and moderate means individuals and businesses. The Law Office of Kyle R. Adamson focuses primarily on small business, real property, and immigration law issues. Kyle has worked on a range of matters involving business and contract disputes, partition actions, unlawful detainers, easement and boundaries issues, lease negotiations, financial elder abuse, debt collection, estate planning document drafting, and immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions, to name a few.

Andre Clark was always interested in real estate, getting into the industry in 2005, where he would end up managing 250 single-family homes and 110,000 square feet of commercial space. In 2018, his passion for the field drove him to become a real estate attorney and open his own firm, the Law Office of Andre Clark, serving Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties in California. His extensive background in real estate helps him seamlessly navigate the complexities of contractual issues for his high-profile clients, whether he’s drafting, reviewing, or enforcing those contracts. “I love what I do,” he says. “It reminds me of a math problem; I put the pieces together to find an answer.” And he’s managed to find many answers, including in a Ninth Circuit oral argument he held in only his first year as an attorney—a decision that would go on to be published.. As the leader of a thriving law practice, Andre works with several of-counsel attorneys who team up with him as needed. Clients appreciate the wealth of knowledge that Andre and his colleagues offer, as well as the time and energy dedicated to their cases—as well as his commitment to transparency and open communication. And while he is powerful force in the courtroom, before he even takes on a case, he always conducts an audit of it first to help his clients avoid that scenario whenever possible. All these practices have earned him high Avvo ratings. “I’m always paying attention to what my clients’ expectations are and making sure I meet them,” he says. “I’m very proud to be transparent.”

Known as a tough civil litigator who represents property owners in construction defect and real estate lawsuits, and employees in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination, Kenneth G. Ruttenberg is an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest designation an attorney can earn, nationwide. In 2014, he was named a Southern California “Super Lawyer” by his peers, and from 2015 through 2022, has been listed among the Top 100 Super Lawyers of Southern California. Ken’s aggressive approach to litigation has earned him rave reviews for acting as his clients’ voice and fierce advocate in the legal system. One of his past clients wrote: “You will never find an attorney as qualified and dedicated as Mr. Ruttenberg. His strength of character cannot be matched.” Over the 25+ years that he has been practicing law, he has settled numerous cases involving sexual harassment, disability and racial discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.. Similarly, on matters of construction defects, he has obtained multiple six and seven-figure settlements and awards on behalf of property owners, both in court and in arbitration. Additionally, he has obtained verdicts or settled lawsuits involving real estate disputes, personal injury, mold exposure, medical malpractice, wrongful death, breach of contract, business disputes, and insurance bad faith. He also has two published opinions from the California Court of Appeals. All told, Ken is considered one of the best civil litigators in Southern California.. Ken’s expertise in representing the owners of single-family homes, apartment buildings and condos in construction defect lawsuits comes from his years of practicing real estate law. Over that time, Ken has built valuable relationships with construction experts in all fields to assist in uncovering hidden defects and calculating damages. With all of his clients, Ken is able to win their trust and get the job done.

David Tabibian is a creative problem solver and proven deal maker who never loses sight of his clients' business goals. As a Partner in JMBM's Real Estate Department, David provides counsel and legal representation to his clients in a variety of real estate transactions from inception to closing. He has successfully handled and closed more than $4 billion worth of real estate transactions across the country. His success comes from his ability to strategically, yet efficiently, pursue his client’s objectives while keeping all parties focused on closing the deal.. David represents a diverse group of clients, including institutional and non-institutional real estate developers, owners and operators, private equity investors, funds, REITs, borrowers, lenders, commercial landlords and tenants, law firms, celebrities, and high net worth individuals. His practice focuses on acquisitions and dispositions, 1031 exchanges, construction, leasing, debt and equity financing, and joint ventures. He has dealt with a variety of asset classes, including hotel, studio, office, retail, industrial, multi-family and mixed-use projects, as well as residential properties and vacant land.. David typically takes on the role of outside general counsel for his clients, handling all matters from complex, high-dollar commercial projects to smaller residential deals. He has drafted and negotiated numerous purchase and sale agreements, various types of leases (including office, industrial, retail and residential leases totaling more than 5 million sq. ft.), and loan documentation for more than $1 billion worth of sophisticated real estate and commercial loans (including traditional real estate, refinance, construction, bridge, mezzanine, asset-based and hard money loans). He also counsels and assists his clients in a broad range of due diligence matters, including reviewing title and surveys as well as forming new entities.. In 2019, the Daily Journal publication selected David as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” lawyers in California. He was also named to the Southern California Super Lawyers list each year from 2018 through 2020, an honor achieved by no more than 5% of the lawyers in California, after being recognized on the Southern California Rising Stars list for multiple years. In 2016, he was named as one of “The 5 Best Real Estate Lawyers in Los Angeles” by Investopedia’s Real Estate Column.. David Tabibian's bio can be viewed at the following link:

Elan Darvish is an experienced real estate and business attorney whose passion for both transactional and litigation practice gives him a powerful edge to provide exceptional services to clients. Elan is also a licensed California Real Estate broker who has experience handling transactions ranging from complex, commercial leases to small residential purchases and sales.. With a proven track record as a property and business lawyer, Elan represents both plaintiffs and defendants in real estate litigation matters and continually provides consulting services for various lenders, escrow agents, brokers, private equity firms and borrowers in Southern California.. Elan has also served as general counsel for numerous corporations, including but not limited to brokerage firms, developers, businesses and escrow companies throughout Southern California. He also specializes in litigation of fraud, breach of contract, negligence, construction defect and real estate matters.. Elan is admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Elan earned his law degree in 2000 from California Western School of Law, where he was named to the school's trial team. In 1997, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.

Ms. Byzova is a highly knowledgeable attorney experienced in a variety of real estate and civil litigation matters in federal and state civil courts and probate courts. She is skilled at developing and executing the right strategy to help her client's achieve their goals. She has flexible litigation and negotiation style customized to reach results for her clients no matter the opponent or the circumstances. Every case is unique, and she is equally capable at being an aggressive litigator when necessary or brokering a deal.. Natalya has been selected to the 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 Southern California Rising Stars lists, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction. She was also named as Top Attorney in the area of real estate law by Pasadena Magazine in 2015, and as Best Real Estate Lawyer in Los Angeles in 2015 and 2016 by Thumbtack.