California Lawyers Devin Coyle to Diana Friedland

Firm: Devin Coyle Law

1999 Harrison Street , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination

I exclusively represent workers and tenants who are wrongfully terminated, harassed, retaliated against, or otherwise treated differently because of their sex, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, maternity/paternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or military/veteran status. In recent years, I have obtained the following judgments or settlements for my clients: $2,950,000 in a wrongful termination case, $825,000 in a racial harassment and discrimination case, $800,000 in a sexual harassment and retaliation case, $650,000 in a disability discrimination and retaliation case, $450,000 in a sexual harassment and retaliation case, $432,000 in an age harassment and discrimination case.

Firm: Weston Benshoof Rochefort Rubalcava MacCuish LLP

333 South Hope Street   Sixteenth Floor Californ , Los Angeles , California 90071

Practice Areas: Business ,Intellectual Property

Firm: Monteleone & Mccrory LLP

725 S Figueroa St Ste 3200 , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business , Construction Defects, Construction , General Practice, Mechanics Liens, Construction & Development

Firm: Lewis, Mareinstein, Wicke, Sherwin, & Lee, LLP

20750 Ventura Blvd. , Woodland Hills , California 91364

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

My entire practice is dedicated to helping catastrophically injured victims of trucking and auto crashes, defective products, and medical malpractice.  I know that each of my clients has sufferered devastating pain and loss.  I fight hard to help them become whole - whether that is through settlement or taking their case to trial.  As a former defense attorney, I know how the defense operates, and I use that knowledge to fight for justice on behalf of my clients.

18425 Burbank Blvd , Tarzana , California 91356

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

When you are injured in an accident or at work, the pain, uncertainty and the legal process involved can create great anxiety, worry and fear. These fears stem not only from one's pain and suffering, but also from the myths and misperceptions about our legal system. We understand the devastating impact your work related accident can have on your life. We have the skills and experience to battle employers, negligent individuals and their insurance companies, to ensure that you receive a fair settlement that will cover medical expenses, lost income, as well as pain and suffering.. The Law Office of Diana B. Berlin represents clients in a wide range of cases involving workers compensation matters. Our Southern California clients consistently receive substantial settlements for their traumatic and work related injuries. We have vast experience in the field of personal injury and worker’s compensation and we are ready to aggressively fight for the legal rights of our clients.. Our law firm specializes in applicant/plaintiff contingency fee civil cases with primary emphasis on worker compensation. Our Los Angeles law firm is dedicated to offering our services on a contingency fee basis. There is no charge for the firm's time unless your worker compensation or personal injury case is concluded successfully.

Firm: Diamond Tran

10061 Talbert Ave. , Fountain Valley , California 92708

Practice Areas: Guardianship

My practice is focused on helping children and families. Whether it is an adoption, guardianship, conservatorship, custody, visitation or other matter, I can offer a calm, sensible and reassuring voice to families in crisis. I am an experienced attorney, having handled a wide variety of cases throughout California.  (Please see the Cases, Client Reviews, and Endorsements sections on my Profile page.) I am also an Adjunct Professor at UC Irvine School of Law and work with law students interested in public interest careers. Prior to starting my practice, I was the Interim Pro Bono Director and Lead Attorney for the Public Law Center (PLC) and worked for legal aid organizations, including Legal Advocates for Children & Youth (LACY). I graduated from UC Berkeley (with Bachelors degrees in Social Welfare and Economics) and UC Hastings College of Law. I also speak Vietnamese and served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California (VABASC). I've also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children and as a pro bono attorney.

4944 Vineland Ave Ste 21 , N Hollywood , California 91601

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

Diallo-Alan Sessoms (Alan), has been an attorney since 2004. He started his career in tax and criminal law. Later, he began practicing workers’ compensation law for the defense industry. He represented insurance companies and employers in all aspects of workers’ compensation matters. He successfully litigated and won several trials. Mr. Sessoms gained valuable experience as to how the insurance companies and defenses lawyers view cases. His unique perspective and experience give him insight on how to better handle your cases. Mr. Sessoms realized that he wanted to serve the people rather than big insurance companies and employers. This leads him to open his own office where he can help injured workers.. Injuries are not only physical but emotional. Mr. Sessoms truly cares for his clients and is always ready to discuss matters with them.. Mr. Sessoms graduated from University of Southern California (USC) in 2000 and obtained his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2003. He then obtained a Masters of Law (L.L.M) in Taxation from the University of Washington.. Mr. Sessoms is an avid baseball and boxing fan.

Firm: Scott Law Firm

21300 victory blvd suite 675 , Woodland Hills , California 91367

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Mr. Scott is the founder of the Scott Law Firm. He has over 21 years experience representing clients in workers' compensation and other litigation matters.

Firm: The Law Office of Di Li

19485 E Walnut Dr N Unit A , City Of Industry , California 91789

Practice Areas: Immigration

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Firm: Law Offices of Steven A Blunt

21700 Oxnard Street , Woodland Hills , California 91367

Practice Areas: Family

Since June 2011, I have exclusively practiced family law throughout most of Southern California for the Law Offices of Steven A. Blunt. I have extensive experience handling matters ranging from support and custody orders to restraining orders and complex property division matters. Whether litigating or resolving a matter outside of Court, my personalized approach to every case ensures that my clients receive the best results as efficiently as possible from the beginning of their case to the end.

Firm: Devin Heng Fok

16 N. Marengo Ave. , Pasadena , California 91101

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I exclusively sue background check companies for background check report errors. If your background check report contains convictions that doesn't belong to you, conviction older than 7-years, wrong level of charge or wrong charge call us. Free consultation, no recovery no fee.

Firm: The Law Offices of John L. Burris

10880 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90024

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

DeWitt M. Lacy is an attorney with the office who leads all litigation matters in Los Angeles and Southern California. He has been practicing law for seven years and is licensed to practice in California. Mr. Lacy is admitted to practice in the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, and joined the Law Office of John L. Burris in 2011. Mr. Lacy handles all aspects of litigation and has significant experience in the areas of Section 1983 Civil Rights litigation, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, and personal injury.. Mr. Lacy has successfully prosecuted wrongful death actions and civil rights violations against San Francisco, Vallejo, Santa Clara, Waste Management, and Hayward. Currently, Mr. Lacy is working to assure several families receive justice for the wrongful death of their family members at the hands of the Richmond Police Department, Rialto Police Department, San Diego Police Department, and the San Francisco Police Department.. Before joining this office Mr. Lacy enjoyed a private practice in San Francisco California, fighting against the discrimination of an openly gay police officer in Newark, California. In addition,  representing the San Francisco Firefighters Union in a dispute regarding privacy rights of employees; and various criminal defense actions.. Mr. Lacy received his undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University and graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2005. While at GGU, Mr. Lacy was selected to be on the Varsity Mock Trial Team and had the honor of participating in one of the most prestigious advocacy programs in the country. Before his legal practice Mr. Lacy was very active in local and federal political scene, and secured the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee’s endorsement for his local supervisorial campaign in 2010. Mr. Lacy is an avid Laker fan, and during his time away from his practice he enjoys playing /watching basketball and spending time with his family in their home in Los Angeles.

Firm: Law Office of Devon Rios Barellano

12227 Philadelphia St , Whittier , California 90601

Practice Areas: Mediation

Firm: Lyon Legal, P.C.

1154 E. Wardlow Street , Long Beach , California 90807

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Devon M. Lyon was born and raised in Southern California and is never leaving.  After receiving her Bachelors of Science degree from Linfield College in 1998, she attended Whittier Law School.  In 2001, she graduated with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and became a licensed California attorney.. In her last two years of law school, Ms. Lyon clerked for a small Plaintiff’s labor and employment firm in Irvine and volunteered for the Orange County Public Defender’s office.  After graduation in 2001, Ms. Lyon joined the law firm of Demler, Armstrong & Rowland in Long Beach where she practiced insurance defense and also assisted with the opening and operation of a law office in Orange County on behalf of a San Francisco based law firm.. In 2007, Ms. Lyon founded Ridout & Lyon, LLP with a partner during which time she focused entirely on the defense of employers in labor and employment related disputes.  In addition to representing several small and medium sized businesses, she was regularly assigned litigation defense matters by several insurance carriers for whom she acted as Employment Practices Liability Insurance panel counsel.. Combining her years of experience defending employers, in June of 2015, Ms. Lyon founded Lyon Legal – a firm devoted to the representation of both employees and employers in labor and employment related disputes and injured citizens in personal injury actions.  It's good to know how the other side thinks.. Ms. Lyon has had numerous six figure judgments and settlements on behalf of employees and has successfully assisted employers with litigation prevention and defense.. In her free time, Ms. Lyon enjoys boating and coaching her daughter’s softball team.  Ms. Lyon is an active volunteer with youth athletics in Long Beach and presently sits on the Executive Board of Los Altos Youth Baseball and Softball.

Firm: McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP

5 River Park Place East , Fresno , California 93720

Practice Areas: Corporate , Civil Rights

Ms. Devon McTeer began her legal practice with McCormick Barstow in 2003. She has represented clients at both the state and federal level. Ms. McTeer is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and U.S. District Courts of California.. Ms. McTeer currently serves as coach for the Buchanan High School Mock Trial Team and is actively involved in speaking at career fairs at Madera, Fresno and Clovis Unified schools.

Firm: The Law Office of Devina Douglas

700 College Ave. , Santa Rosa , California 95404

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Devina Douglas has worked hard to build a reputation within the northern Bay Area as an attorney who is as easy to work with as she is knowledgeable. She has experience in all facets of criminal practice from pre-filing investigations through jury trial, including investigation, arraignments, motions, discovery, pre-trial negotiations and plea bargaining, probation violations, and post-conviction remedies. She handles various felony and misdemeanor cases involving DUI, homicides, marijuana crimes, fish and game violations, drug offenses, sex crimes, and domestic violence.  Devina attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology before attending law school at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate with great distinction. There, she was inducted into the Order of the Coif (recognizing academic excellence in the law). During her studies at McGeorge she was editor of the McGeorge Law Review, and a founding member of the McGeorge Chapters of both the Criminal Law Society and Federal Bar Association. Her experience includes time at the San Joaquin County Public Defender’s Office, the California District Attorneys Association’s Environmental Crime Prosecution Unit, and the Li & Lozada Law Group.

Firm: WEISBERG LAW GROUP

700 S. Flower Street , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death

Mr. Weisberg received a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School where he originally intended to become a corporate mergers and acquisitions attorney. While attending law school, however, he discovered his passion for STANDING UP and SPEAKING OUT on behalf of PEOPLE who are often ignored by the Government and the Courts. From that point forward, Mr. Weisberg wanted nothing more than to argue in front of judges and juries, using his gifts to PERSUASIVELY WIN cases for HARDWORKING PEOPLE. Mr. Weisberg believes that you don't have to be part of "the elite" to have a five-star rated attorney STANDING IN YOUR CORNER. This has been Mr. Weisberg's mission for over 20 years.. Mr. Weisberg is a Southern California native. He has traveled to six Continents, including over 30 countries. He has a keen interest in learning languages. He is fluent in Spanish and has practiced conversational French, Italian, Farsi, Cantonese, and Korean for the past 25 years.. Mr. Weisberg has studied the Art of Persuasion in its many forms. His personal reading library includes the following best sellers:. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. The Art of War by Sun Tzu. The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Win Your Case by Gerry Spence. Trial Techniques by Thomas A. Mauet. Mr. Weisberg's personal philosophy in negotiation is that, in order to achieve results, one must employ the strategy that best fits the situation. The "bulldog" approach does not always get you results and can sometimes hinder progress. He approaches every case with an intellectual perspective based on logic and sound legal reasoning balanced with an understanding of psychology and human nature.. Mr. Weisberg graduated from schools ranked top 20 in the nation. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance from USC Business School (Marshall School of Business) and worked in the banking industry for several years before attending law school at Loyola.

Firm: Law Office of Devin Sawdayi

10866 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90024

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Lucas Real Estate

2901 West Coast Highway , Newport Beach , California 92663

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Devin Lucas is a Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker and REALTOR® assisting individuals and investors in all forms of residential real estate transactions in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and surrounding Southern California communities. Mr. Lucas is an expert in family real estate transfers and property tax considerations, including Proposition 19, and assists with intrafamily real estate matters daily. Mr. Lucas has broad experience representing a wide range of clientele from first time buyers and sellers, to families, executives, celebrities and other high-profile figures. Mr. Lucas has extensive experience representing buyers, sellers, developers, contractors, property managers, investors and homeowners alike. Mr. Lucas has been involved in well over a thousand real estate transactions in some form: sales, purchases, lease agreements, mediating disputes, document review and drafting, consultations, and, in previous litigation and lawsuit matters, countless court hearings, mediations (as counsel) and multiple cases through jury trials and appeals.. Mr. Lucas is a past Director of the California Association of REALTORS®, a past Director of the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®, an active member of multiple local and statewide REALTOR® committees, the 2020 Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Real Estate Section, the 2017 Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section, named “2014 REALTOR® of the Year” by the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®, and on the panel of mediators available via the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers.. Mr. Lucas’ goal is to exceed client expectations and provide the type of broad guidance and planning that comes with real estate transactions, often the largest financial transaction an individual will undertake, and should, frankly, involve legal and tax knowledge. Mr. Lucas’ functioning as a real estate attorney and real estate broker allows his clients an edge, including complex purchase agreements with out-of-the-box strategies, confidentiality provisions, LLC formations to ensure privacy for owners seeking the same, liability protection mechanisms, and other forms of strategic planning.. Professional Affiliations, Community and Education:. California State Bar | Member | License No. 235891California Bureau of Real Estate | Broker | License No. 01912302Orange County Bar Association | Real Estate Section, Chair 2020, current Member and Executive Committee MemberOrange County Bar Association | Solo & Small Firm Section, Chair 2017, current MemberCalifornia Association of REALTORS® | Past Director; Professional Standards Committee and Transaction and Regulatory Committee Past Member; OmbudsmanNewport Beach Association of REALTORS® | Past Director; “2014 REALTOR® of the Year”; Volunteer Mediator; Political and Governmental Affairs Committee, Past Chair and MemberNational Association of REALTORS® | Broker Member; Broker Involvement Program, Member and Participant; REALTOR® Party, Member and ParticipantCalifornia Fair Housing Foundation | Property Management Training CertifiedPepperdine University | Mediation Training, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, “Mediating the Litigated Case”Chapman University | Undergraduate degree, Alumni Association MemberWhittier Law School | Juris Doctorate degree, Alumni Association MemberCommunity Neighborhood Watch | Founder of Local Watch Program in association with CMPDPractice Areas / Services:. Real Estate SalesReal Estate PurchasesFamily Transactions / Propositions 19, 58 and 193 (i.e. selling or gifting to children, grandchildren, etc.)Trust, Estate and Probate SalesTrust and Estate Administration and Management as to Sale of Real PropertyPrivate Party Transactions and For Sale By Owner Assistance1031 ExchangesDocument Review and Revision (i.e. purchase agreements, ownership agreements, buy-out agreements, joint venture agreements, lease agreements, option agreements, etc.)Formation of LLC(s) to Hold and Manage Real EstateDeeds of Trust, Promissory Notes and Other Investor, Seller or Family FinancingProperty ManagementLandlord – Tenant MattersLegal Consultation ServicesDispute Resolution and MediationMediation / Dispute Resolution / ADR Services:. Mr. Lucas is frequently retained to serve as a Mediator for voluntary dispute resolution – often required pursuant to purchase and lease agreements prior to filing suit. Mr. Lucas’ extensive legal background and active work in real estate sales and leasing provides a unique ability to work with parties in all forms of discord – from return of initial down payment money or security deposits, cancelation disputes, to specific performance claims on multi-million dollar estates to non-disclosure and fraud claims – and the myriad of other unfortunate events that frequently lend to costly litigation. Mr. Lucas is on the panel of mediators via the California Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Mediation Center for Consumers.. BRE 01912302

Firm: Bernstein & Friedland, P.C.

16000 Ventura Blvd Ste 1000 , Encino , California 91436

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Diana Friedland's practice focuses on employment litigation and counseling. She has successfully resolved wrongful termination, wrongful failure to hire, and wage and hour matters in both federal and state court, including claims of discrimination on account of employees' sex, race, age, pregnancy, and disability, as well as claims of failure to provide meal and rest breaks, failure to properly pay overtime, failure to comply with laws pertaining to criminal background checks, retaliation for complaining about illegalities in the workplace, and failure to provide statutorily mandated leaves of absence.. Ms. Friedland also drafts employment agreements, including severance agreements and confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, as well as independent contractor agreements and employee handbooks.. Ms. Friedland began her career in the labor and employment group of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, regarded as one of the best global law firms. Prior to that, Ms. Friedland served as a legal extern to the Honorable John T. Noonan in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as well as an extern for the United States Attorneys' Office in Los Angeles.