California Lawyers - Torrance

Firm: The Law Office of Marc A. Mazorow

25202 Crenshaw Boulevard Suite 205 , Torrance , California 90505

Practice Areas: Civil , Immigration & Naturalization , Trusts, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Ozurovich, Schwartz & Brown

3655 Torrance Blvd Ste 405 , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Firm: Nasser Law

21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste 200 , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Business

I graduated from the UCLA with a degree in philosophy and received my JD from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU.  I have worked with tax law firms before moving onto becoming In-House Counsel for an adventure company in San Diego.  Now I have opened up my own office to focus on businesses in need of total advocacy.. If you have any questions, call or email me directly.

Firm: Naoki Sekiya

2340 Plaza Del Amo , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Immigration

Naoki Sekiya is a certified specialist in immigration and nationality law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.  He is the founder of Sekiya Law Office and has been practicing immigration and nationality law exclusively since 2004.. Are you planning to consult with or hire an immigration attorney? There are hundreds of immigration attorneys out there. Is the attorney you want to see a certified specialist in immigration law?  As a certified specialist in immigration and nationality law (by the California State Bar the Board of Legal Specialization), Mr. Sekiya has already demonstrated the requisite experiences, knowledge, and education in this complicated area of law. This special distinction is given to only a small group of immigration attorneys in California (just over 200 statewide, only about 80 in Los Angeles County).. Mr. Sekiya received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (Sacramento, CA) in 2004 with concentration in taxation.  He also received honors in the law school’s Immigration Clinic program.  He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in English in 1995 from Chuo University (Tokyo, Japan). Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Sekiya has worked as an associate immigration attorney for Law Offices of Douglas M. Lehrman (Sacramento, CA) and Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel (Glendale, CA).. Mr. Sekiya's earlier practice in Sacramento focused more on the family side of immigration. His achievements in Sacramento days include having about 150 waiver cases approved for those (mostly Mexican nationals) who could not otherwise have obtained "green card" for unlawful presence, material misrepresentation, and criminal records.  Since he moved (back) to Southern California in 2010, his practice has covered both employment- and family-based immigration but concentrated on Philippine nationals. Mr. Sekiya has maintained the high (over 95%) approval rate for I-601/I-601A waiver cases.. Over the years, he has represented clients at all USCIS Field Offices in California as well as USCIS Field Offices in Honolulu, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Wichita, New Orleans, Chicago, Detroit, Lawrence, Baltimore, Newark, Mt. Laurel, New York City, Long Island, Queens, and W. Palm Beach.  Mr. Sekiya has also reprented clients in Immigration Court in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Adelanto, Eloy, Orlando, Honolulu, Chicago, Newark, New York City, Dallas, Harlingen, San Antonio, and Seattle.. Mr. Sekiya is licensed to practice in the State of California and can represent administrative immigration cases throughout the United States.  He is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court.  He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).. Mr. Sekiya is fluent in English and Japanese.  Mr. Sekiya is an immigrant himself who had been through different non-immigrant classifications (A-2, F-1, H-1B, and WB) before permanently settling in the U.S. and thus understands at a personal level what many immigrants are going through.

Firm: Law Office of Miyuki Nishimura

2276 Torrance Blvd. , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Alimony

Firm: Ernenwein & Mathes, LLP

1405 Crenshaw Blvd., 2nd Fl. , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have been a tireless advocate for criminal cases involving substance abuse and mental health issues for almost 25 years.  I look forward to speaking with you directly about your criminal matter and offer a free consultation.

3655 Torrance Blvd Fl 3 , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Ruttle Law, P.C.

22939 Hawthorne Blvd. , Torrance , California 90505

Practice Areas: Immigration

Michael Ruttle graduated summa cum laude (top 5%) from Whittier Law School in 2012, with a concentration in International & Comparative law. There, he served as President of the Moot Court Honors Board, and was a member of the Whittier Law Review. During law school, Michael participated in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Portland, Oregon, where he was recognized as one of the top oral advocates. Michael graduated with a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach in 2006.. Prior to law school, Michael spent years living and working abroad. In Seville, Spain, Michael worked as a translator/interpreter where he worked with major international organizations, including NATO. In Costa Rica, Michael continued working as an interpreter, but also worked as a teacher and consultant to employers doing business with U.S. corporations.. Currently, Michael serves his clients with Business Entity Formation, Business Transactions (international & domestic), Immigration issues associated with those transactions, and protects consumers under the California Lemon Law. He is licensed to practice in all California courts, and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association – International Law Section.. Michael lives with his wife in Redondo Beach, California where they both enjoy surfing, martial arts and playing music. A linguist at heart, Michael speaks fluent Spanish, is conversant in Portuguese, and currently studying Czech.

Firm: PATINELLI & CHANG, LLP

2355 Crenshaw Blvd. , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

Michael J. Patinelli is also a founding partner at the law firm of Patinelli & Chang, LLP. Mr. Patinelli is the firm’s seminar presenter and manages the estate planning department.Prior to joining Patinelli & Chang, LLP, Michael was the seminar presenter at one of the largest estate planning law firms in Southern California. Mr. Patinelli joined the California State Bar in 1992 and spent the early years of his legal career working with some of the most talented litigators in Los Angeles. He later transitioned to the more family-oriented practice of estate planning after the birth of his beautiful daughter.. Mr. Patinelli received his Bachelor's Degree in History from Loyola Marymount University and his Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyola Law School. He was born and raised in Hollywood, where he still resides with his beautiful wife and daughter. Michael is quite a food connoisseur and dinner table conversationalist and as a Southern California native is an avid fan of the Dodgers, Lakers, Rams and Kings.

Firm: Okayo & Company

21515 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 200 , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Law Offices of Lawrence M. Markey Jr.

1635 Crenshaw Blvd , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Off. of Michael T. Michino

21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 500 , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Christensen Hsu Sipes LLP

1629 Cravens Ave , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: South Bay Law Firm

3655 Torrance Blvd Ste 300 , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: The Legacy Lawyers, PC

21515 Hawthorne Blvd. , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Trusts

Matthew handles a variety of probate cases, including Conservatorship Matters, Trust Litigation, Trust Administration, Probate Administration, and Elder Abuse causes of action. He is an aggressive litigator with trial experience. He has extensive experience in matters relating to civil litigation, including depositions and meditations.. Matthew lives in Redondo Beach with his wife, Laura, an author, and his son, Ulysses "Sly." In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending tie with his family, playing golf, avid sports watching (Go Bruins), and reading.. "It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." -John Wooden

Firm: McGregor Law Corp.

1405 Crenshaw Blvd. , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I started out working as an intern in the San Francisco Office of the Public Defender for a year and a half, handling misdemeanors, while attending law school.  After graduating from law school I moved to Los Angeles and started clerking at a private criminal defense law firm.  Upon passing the California BAR I began practicing criminal defense.

Firm: Law Offices of Mark E. Swatik, APC

21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste 500 , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

Mark Swatik is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law under the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, which is a distinction held by less than 1% of California attorneys. Mr. Swatik practices in the area of Estate Planning, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Probate, and Trust Administration.  Mr. Swatik’s practice also includes advanced tax planning, Asset Protection, Special Needs planning, and Elder law, as well as civil litigation with an emphasis in Trust and Will contests, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death.. Mr. Swatik also works with financial advisors and CPA’s to assist their clients in drafting complex irrevocable trusts, including Dynasty Trusts, Grantor Retained Trusts (GRATS/GRUTS), Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTS), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTS), Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITS), Family Limited Partnership Trusts (FLPS), Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATS), and Charitable Remainder/Lead Trusts (CRATS/CRUTS/CLATS).. Mr. Swatik was a partner at the firm of Sanders, Montalto and Swatik, LLP, and in 2015, Mr. Swatik was invited to join the premier estate planning, business and real estate law firm in the South Bay, Burkley & Brandlin, where he was named as a partner and the new firm name has now become Swatik & Brandlin LLP.. Mr. Swatik is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker, which has been very beneficial in overseeing dozens of real estate transactions during probate and trust administrative matters.. Mr. Swatik brings an extensive background in business management to the firm’s Estate Planning practice, differentiating him from many other Estate Planning attorneys. Additionally, because Mr. Swatik not only drafts trusts and Estate Plans, but litigates them in court, he is provided a unique perspective in understanding the shortcomings of many trusts, and how to perfect them whether it be in the area of tax avoidance, creditor protection, or simply protecting the client’s wishes from being successfully challenged later in court.. In addition to his legal experience in areas of estate planning and administration, Mr. Swatik is an honorably retired Police Sergeant, who managed Internal Affairs, Detectives, Training and Hiring, Administration and served as the Team Leader for the SWAT/Hostage Crisis Negotiations Team.  Mr. Swatik has extensive experience and training in Risk Management and civil liability pertaining to Public Sector employment.  Mr. Swatik has provided “Use of Force” expert testimony and has been the designated City representative regarding policies and procedures in Federal and State courts.  Mr. Swatik also assisted in multiple federal and state civil litigation matters pertaining to municipal defense against civil rights and tort claims. Mr. Swatik has also testified before State Senate and State Assembly Committees for Senate Bill 506 (2005) and Assembly Bill 1595 (2005), and assisted in the drafting of these documents, both of which have been passed into current laws regarding Public Safety Professional’s Privacy Rights.. Mr. Swatik has authored Risk Management newsletters and offered instruction to police agencies on administrative, legal and procedural matters.  Mr. Swatik had been the Department’s designated investigator/facilitator during 4 Civil Service Commission disciplinary hearings involving excessive force and police misconduct.

Firm: Marie-A Michaud

2215 Torrance Blvd Ste 201 , Torrance , California 90501

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Tiffany Law Group, P.C.

23670 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 204 , Torrance , California 90505

Practice Areas: Education, Civil Rights

Firm: Sanders & Montalto, LLP

21250 Hawthorne Blvd. , Torrance , California 90503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

In 1991, Nicholas Montalto graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Accounting and Taxation. He went on to serve as auditor and tax practitioner with the Certified Public Accounting firm of Mazars & Co., in New York City.Inspired by his grandfather, a New York City Judge and Magistrate, and father, an Estate Planning attorney and CPA, Mr. Montalto later received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, where he was a scholarship recipient.Mr. Montalto's emphasis and expertise is in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, and Civil Litigation, including Trust Litigation, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death. Mr. Montalto has successfully applied his litigation and negotiation skills in obtaining millions of dollars in settlements, judgments, and verdicts on behalf of his litigation clients.