Business cases in Los Angeles typically resolve within 6 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
Los Angeles Court Backlog
The business court docket often has a backlog ranging from 300 to 1,200 cases, reflecting the volume of filings and available judicial resources.
Business Los Angeles Filing Volume
Estimated monthly business case filings in Los Angeles range from 150 to 350, based on recent court statistics and public records.
Business Case Outcomes
Approximately 35% of business disputes resolve pre-litigation, 25% after filing but before trial, and around 10% succeed at trial. Outcomes vary by case specifics.
2300 Westwood Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90064
Practice Areas: Business , Child Custody & Visitation, Construction Defects, Corporate , Discrimination, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Employment & Labor , Family , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents
Martin is a native of Los Angeles. In 2013, after 23 years of practice, Martin formed The Kaufman Law Firm. As an AV (highest) rated trial attorney Martin has been awarded the highest possible rating from the most prominent attorney ratings system. He is a trial attorney and a person who fights for the rights of those who can’t fight for themselves.. Over the years, Martin has mastered many different sub-specialties in the law: from complex litigation in the areas of personal injury, civil rights, business litigation and employment law, to entertainment, real estate and intellectual property matters. Over the years, Martin has secured millions of dollars in recovery for his clients and has won at every level of the practice.. For the 14 years before The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin was the senior partner of Lee & Kaufman, LLP’s litigation group, where he represented such notable clients as Honda North America, California Korea Bank, Asiana Airlines, Piaggio Group Americas, Nordstrom, and the TJX Companies. Meanwhile, he developed a burgeoning consumer rights practice where he represented many prominent individuals that are literally “household names.” At L&K, Martin expanded his practice to include the representation of several “start up” technology companies, and for years, rendered business and employment advice and guidance for other small to mid-sized companies. Not to be deterred, Martin has successfully litigated against some of the largest corporations in the world, in a variety of cases ranging from personal injury actions to complex intellectual property matters.. Prior to forming L&K, Martin was corporate counsel for Honda North America, where he was an essential ingredient in many of the recent successes of this Fortune 500 company. At Honda, Martin created a nationwide practice where he amassed a trial record of 13-1. He also ran Honda’s settlement program for years, and resolved many complex products liability cases involving millions of dollars of exposure to the company.. By forming The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin is able to better serve his clients in the cases that matter most.. In 1991, Martin graduated with distinction from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He joined the prestigious law firm, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro. At “PMS” Martin represented many of the foremost companies of the Dow Jones, including Pacific Telesis, Travelers, Chevron, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler and Bank of America.. Education. · Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1991). o Editor for The International Law Review The Transnational Lawyer.. · B.A. Political Science, University of California at Irvine (1988), cum laude.. o Varsity letter, UCI Track and Field Team, Pacific Coast Athletic Association. o (PCAA) Scholar Athlete. Member: Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Credentials and Associations. · Member, California State Bar (admitted 1991); Admitted to practice before all California Federal Courts;. · Member, America Bar Association;. · Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association;. · Member, Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles. · AV (highest) Rated Trial Attorney. · Former Chairman of Board, Wilshire Center Chamber of Commerce. · Member: Rotary International. · Super Lawyers, 2016. Publications and Speaking Engagements. · “The corporate response to massive discovery,” DRI annual meeting, February, 1996;. · “Challenges for the corporate practitioner,” American Bar Association convention, Arizona, 1999.
Practice Areas: Business , Construction , Corporate , Employment & Labor , Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Mark Joseph Valencia is a litigator, and welcomes resolution by jury trial. What is unique about Mr. Valencia is that not only is he a trial advocate, but he has broad experience in the Court of Appeals. Such experience facilitates strategy at the trial level. In December 2009, the California Court of Appeals, 4th District, Division 3, (Orange County) agreed with Mr. Valencia and overruled a jury verdict and ordered retrial. This was yet another reversal in the Appellate Courts for Mr. Mark Joseph Valencia. In addition, in 2013, Mr. Valencia attained yet another victory in the California Court of Appeals, and further secured review by the California Supreme Court. In relation to trial experience, Mr. Valencia and Plaintiff proved sexual harassment against Playboy Entertainment Group, which was represented by international law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius. A jury unanimously found sexual harassment against Playboy.. Mark Joseph Valencia has the commitment to his clients, ensuring a reduced case load with significant client attention. He can therefore focus his complete attention on the client's situation, attempting to place the client into the very best circumstance possible. At the Law Offices of Mark Joseph Valencia, ALC, our success is measured by your success.
10960 Wilshire Blvd 14FL E , Los Angeles , California 90024
Practice Areas: Business , Debtor/Creditor Rights, Real Estate , Litigation
Mark L. Share is an AV-rated litigator and real estate attorney. His complex litigation practice includes representing clients in state and federal courts and arbitrations in real property and business disputes. He guides clients through sophisticated business transactions. Mr. Share counsels commercial and residential property owners, business entities, and executives.
1925 Century Park E Ste 2000 , Los Angeles , California 90067
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Formation, Business , Business Organizations, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor Rights, Real Estate , Bankruptcy & Debt
Ms. Blank was admitted to the California bar in 1986. She has had extensive experience in representing debtors and creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy and reorganization. In addition, she has had substantial trial experience in both state and federal courts. Ms. Blank was formerly associated with Perkins Coie and with Danning, Gill, Gould, Diamond & Spector (now known as Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz). Ms. Blank holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley (B.A. 1965), California State University, Northridge (M.A. 1973) and Loyola Law School (J.D. 1986). From 1992 to 1996, she served as a member of the California State Bar Committee on Debtor-Creditor Relations, and has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Bankruptcy Subsection of the Beverly Hills Bar Association since 1995. She is also a member of the Financial Lawyers Conference and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and served as President of the Women Lawyers’ Public Action Grant Foundation in 1997-1998. Ms. Blank has served as judge pro tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court and as a mediator for the bankruptcy courts for the Central District of California.
5900 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90036
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business , Civil , Corporate , Professional Malpractice, Securities , Sexual Harassment, Sexual Harassment
Margaret is the principal at STevens Law, PC. She has a general civil litigation background in California state and federal trial courts, courts of appeal and arbitration with a wide range of practice areas. She is currently focusing on wage and hour and consumer class actions, product liability, employment, business litigation, and design defect.. Since law school, she has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy, receiving awards in Evidence and Appellate Law, culminating in the American College of Trial Lawyer’s highest honor: National Oral Advocate. Since then, she has been recognized for several years running as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and has been lead appellate counsel on cases ranging from employment discrimination to product liability.. Before attending law school, Margaret enjoyed a successful career in public relations and advertising, representing a broad range of clients from nationwide department stores and film studios to hospitals and airports.. Appeals –Counsel of Record Nantes, et al v. Robinson Helicopter Company, Court of Appeal Case No. B246834, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC484604 (Product Liability) Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co., Court of Appeal Case No. C064627, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. CV033425, review granted (Employment Discrimination) Manning v. Investors Capital Corp., et al, Court of Appeal Case No. B196915, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC334250 (Securities) Ball v. Westfield Corp., Inc., et al, Court of Appeal Case No. B192842, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC 079521 (Premises Liability). Publications “Future Economic Damages – When Do You Need An Expert?” (July 2011) The Advocate “Navigating Choice of Law Issues” (March 2014) Los Angeles Lawyer “The New Favorite Defendant” (March 2003) The Verdict, Co-Author with Philip A. Baker “Celebrating 75 Years of the Barristers” (2003) Los Angeles Lawyer “Taking Your First Deposition” (October 2001) Los Angeles Lawyer. Panelist “Building A Fulfilling Career: Lessons for Success” - California Women Lawyers Conference (2011) “Ethics 101” - State Bar of California Annual Conference (2002). Bar Activities Los Angeles County Bar Association. •President (2016-2017) •Senior Vice President (2014-2015) •LACBA Counsel for Justice (2014-2015), Director and Governance Committee Member •Vice President (2013-2014) •Co-Chair, President’s Advisory Committee on Women in the Profession (2013-present) •Assistant Vice President (2011-2013) •Treasurer (2010-2013) •Finance Committee (2006 – present) •Outstanding Jurist Committee Chair (2010), Co-Chair (2009) •Barristers Blue Ribbon Task Force (2009-2010) •Shattuck-Price Committee Member (2008) •Board of Trustees Representative (2006-2011) •LACBA Ad Hoc Committee on Technology (2005) •Judicial Appointments Committee (2004-2011) •Barristers President (2003-2004) (organized the Barristers’ 75th Anniversary Celebration). State Bar of California. •Board of Trustees – California Young Lawyer Section Representative (2002-2003) •Executive Committee – California Young Lawyers Section (2001-2002). Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles – Member Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles - Member. Education Loyola Marymount University School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D. 1999 •Student Bar Association President (1998-1999), Vice President (1997-1998) •Byrne Trial Team (1998-1999) •American College of Trial Lawyers Best National Oral Advocate (1999) •Beverly Hills Bar Association Graduation Award (1999) University of Southern California, B.A. 1984
633 W 5th St Ste 2800 , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Business
Marc Weitz began his career on Wall Street, holding positions at Lehman Brothers, AIG, and Morgan Stanley, where he focused on fixed income and structured products. He later joined Financial Management Advisors in Los Angeles, managing portfolios and advising on distressed debt, bankruptcies, and corporate credit. Before founding his own law practice, Marc served as a senior associate at Chanin Capital Partners, a prominent financial advisor to debtors and creditors in complex restructuring and bankruptcy matters.. Marc is an active member of the Los Angeles legal and financial communities. He belongs to the Southern California Bankruptcy Inn of Court, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the CFA Societies of Los Angeles and France. He is licensed to practice law in California (Bar #242830), admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a licensed California real estate broker (DRE #02056127).. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder.. Outside of work, Marc is an avid traveler who has visited over 120 countries. He is also a published novelist, passionate cinephile, and devoted reader who enjoys discussing film and literature. When outdoors, he can often be found hiking or jogging in the hills.
777 S Figueroa Street, Ste. 2800 , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: General Practice, Business
Linda M. Toutant is a business litigator with more than twenty years experience. While Ms. Toutant has practiced in all areas of business-related civil litigation, she possesses substantial experience representing businesses in class action disputes, wage and hour claims, employee classification actions, and claims alleging harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. She also advises employers concerning matters of hiring, termination, promotion, testing, disability, and family accommodations and leave.. Ms. Toutant practices law at the trial and appellate levels in both federal and state court, and has appeared in arbitrations, mediations and before numerous administrative tribunals, including the California Labor Commission, the EDD, NLRB, EEOC and DFEH.. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, gardening, skiing and camping with her family.
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