Bryn Mawr Business Lawyers

I combine years of big city courtroom experience with small town friendliness. I've practiced in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco in California as well as smaller cities like Lexington, Kentucky and Ashland, Kentucky. I received my license to practice law in Kentucky in 2017 and in 2020, I obtained my license to practice law in California. I primarily practice real estate law, with a focus on property disputes; family based immigration law; family law; and commercial litigation. I have experience representing shareholders in shareholder derivative lawsuits as well as partners in partnership disputes. I...

JONATHAN A. GOLDSTEIN graduated with Honors form the George Washington University School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Women's Studies. Mr. Goldstein served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Chief Justice A. William Maupin of the Nevada Supreme Court. Mr. Goldstein is licensed to practice law in the States of California, Nevada and in the District of Columbia. He is admitted to the bars of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Southern District Court of California, the...

I represent corporate and individual clients in a wide range of business and real estate litigation matters.

Kelli G. Hawley is the managing partner of McCathern’s Los Angeles office. Mrs. Hawley concentrates her practice in construction law, with additional expertise in litigation of real estate disclosure, business, contracts, products liability, construction injury, and subrogation disputes.

Mrs. Hawley regularly handles high-exposure defense of developers and general contractors under Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (“OCIP”) and Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (“CCIP”), better known as wrap-up insurance policies. She has an established track record of early and economic resolution of pre-litigation claims both under SB800 and Calderon statutes. Mrs. Hawley has practiced law since 1985, with both jury and bench trial experience....

Mr. Hayes is a partner at Resnik Hayes Moradi LLP, a boutique firm of six attorneys located in Encino, California. The firm practices bankruptcy and insolvency law and general civil litigation.

Mr. Hayes has been a member of the panel of mediators of the Bankruptcy Mediation Program for the Central District of California since the program’s inception in 1995. He estimates that he has presided over at least 125 mediations in total. He received has received the following awards and commendations:

2016-2017 Mediator Who Settled the Most Number of Mediations, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, San Fernando...

Practicing attorney providing litigation services for clients across a variety of industries and jurisdictions. Admitted to practice in all California courts, the District of Columbia, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. ** Posts are not legal advice and may constitute attorney advertising

Armen Kiramijyan graduated from University of Southern California with a accelerated B.A. and M.A. in Economics. Armen is experienced in: Law, Economics, Education, Money Management, Accounting, Finance, Medical, Real Estate, Automotive, Politics, Non-Profit, Governance, Technology, Banking, and Retail. Armen graduated from California Western School of Law, San Diego with an accelerated J.D. As an attorney, Armen primarily practices general litigation and trial. He has litigated, settled, or triad cases combined over $500,000,000 in recovery. He served as a Professor of Economics, Social Science, and Law. He served as a Expert Economist. Armen cites his diverse academic, professional, and...

Mr. Sandelmann has represented large and small clients in real estate litigation, construction defects, complex title insurance litigation, employment matters, partnership disputes, manufacturing disputes, class actions involving wage & hour and other matters, medical malpractice, administrative proceedings before California governmental agencies, appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the California Appellate Courts, real estate acquisitions, real estate developments, drafting homeowners association bylaws and rules and regulations, commercial leases, contracts, telecommunication license acquisitions, entertainment and banking. Mr. Sandelmann has represented clients extensively in State and Federal courts, in arbitrations and mediations, and in administrative...

Established in 1990, the Law Offices of David M. Zeligs has delivered quality legal services to its clients with professionalism and integrity for a quarter century. Based on our firm’s philosophy of putting the client’s needs first, we provide individualized services based on your realistic legal needs and expectations for a reasonable price.

David M. Zeligs graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) in 1978 with a B.A. degree in Politics. In 1982, prior to receiving his undergraduate degree, he took time off from college and traveled for six months throughout Latin America. Along the way, he lived...

Welcome, my name is Amir Afsar and I have been a California Bar Certified attorney since 2004. My practice, Afsar Law Group, A.P.C., is located in Palm Desert, California and provides legal services to clients throughout the Coachella Valley. For legal assistance in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Indio, and throughout the Coachella Valley, contact Amir Afsar with Afsar Law Group, A.P.C. at 760-345-3110 or visit us on the web at www.AfsarLaw.com.

Charles Brown, Partner Charles Brown is a veteran trial lawyer with an exceptional track record of success. A former deputy federal defender, he has tried nearly 60 federal cases and has resolved thousands of wide-ranging federal criminal issues. These include cases presenting a wide array of complex federal criminal issues such as white collar tax and fraud offenses, international commerce clause offenses, complex multi-defendant cases, computer/internet offenses, death penalty litigation, and immigration offenses. His hard-earned victories have produced deep insights into the complexities of a federal criminal case. He has superior wisdom and knowledge that only comes with experience. He is...

Emahn Counts, Esq. is recognized for his practical approach to problem solving, client counseling, and improving quality of life for his clients.

He is a distinguished graduate of Loyola Marymount University, and he obtained his J.D. Degree from Loyola Law School in 2003. While at Loyola Law School, he was selected to the Law Review for outstanding legal writing and analysis.

Mr. Counts has been practicing law for over fifteen (15) years in Los Angeles County courts.

His clients cases typically involve business, family, real estate, or other contractual disputes. He has personally handled over 1000...

Mr. Kerekes is an experienced real estate and business attorney with over 30 years of experience. He began his career as assistant general counsel for a real estate development company and related brokerage company, negotiating and drafting construction agreements, financing agreements, and the purchase and sale of real property, as well as defending on construction claims. He also structured and organized entities to hold title and helped obtain financing. Thereafter, he went into private practice. He is also a veteran trial attorney who has also prosecuted and defended major cases involving construction defects, breach of contract, partnership disputes and...

Mr. Johnson is a seasoned transactional attorney with extensive experience across a wide range of practice areas, including corporate governance, corporate transactions, commercial agreements, legal risk management, and outside general counsel services. His experience also encompasses real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic business counseling from a legal perspective. Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has operated at the intersection of law and business strategy, advising C-suite executives, boards, and entrepreneurs on critical matters such as contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and compliance initiatives that drive organizational growth and operational efficiency. He is experienced in overseeing complex commercial...

Dr. Mosqueda, a valedictorian from grade school, graduated Magna Cum Laude in B.S. Economics the Ateneo de Manila University, and Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines Law. He was elected President of Student Council of Ateneo de Manila University, University Councilor of the University of the Philippines Student Council, President of the Institute of Student Affairs Leadership Training Conference, and President of National Student League, an association of student leaders all over the Philippines. Dr. Mosqueda, aside from his published 500-page doctoral dissertation on products liability from the University of Michigan, is the author...

Mr. Cooley is an attorney licensed in both California and Florida with several years of legal experience in contract negotiations, pre-suit disputes, trial, and appeals involving business transactions, commercial disputes, personal injury cases, wrongful death claims, professional liability cases, and construction defect matters.

Mr. Cooley attended Vanderbilt University and Stetson University College of Law for undergraduate and law school, respectively. Since beginning his legal practice, he has effectively tried cases in California and Florida for plaintiffs and defendants, both civilly and criminally. He has also successfully negotiated high value contracts for clients and settled countless cases for his clients’ benefit....

Full service entertainment law practice handling corporate, financing, production, marketing and distribution matters worldwide across all media for studios, networks, cable companies and independent producers.

Julia Consoli-Tiensvold's practice includes general commercial litigation, land use litigation, and corporate defense and investigation matters.

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I am an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation Group. I earned my J.D. from USC Gould School of Law and my B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. My practice encompasses business litigation, white collar defense, and real estate litigation.

I am an Associate in the Firm's Litigation Department, where my practice spans commercial and intellectual property litigation, white collar defense and investigations, and land use and environmental litigation, with a focus on natural resources and mining litigation. During my time in law school, I served as both a student attorney and student director at the Family Justice Litigation Clinic. In my role as a student attorney, I represented clients in multiple court hearings concerning complex family law issues, earning the Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics Outstanding Advocate Award for my efforts. Additionally, I was honored with the Pro Bono Service Award...

I serve as Of Counsel in the Taxation, Trusts & Estates department at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, where I focus on devising creative and practical solutions to complex tax issues. In my practice, I regularly advise both individuals and business entities on a broad array of tax-related matters. These include M&A transactions, financing, internal corporate restructurings, Section 1031 exchanges, and deferred compensation. Additionally, I design and implement strategies for tax-efficient estate planning, wealth transfer, and business succession that cater to the needs of individuals, families, and executives across the wealth spectrum. Originally from Iowa, I now enjoy the California lifestyle,...

I am an associate in the Labor & Employment Department at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. My role involves representing employers in a variety of labor and employment issues such as wage-and-hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, workplace privacy, unionization, and collective bargaining. Additionally, I assist with litigation at all stages, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. I pride myself on being a responsive and detail-oriented advocate, dedicated to understanding my clients' objectives and providing timely, practical guidance that is tailored to their specific needs. Previously, I served as a legal intern at the Public Contracting Institute in Washington, DC....

Lara Leitner handles legal matters involving CEQA, NEPA, RLUIPA, environmental law, and litigation.

Prior to joining JMBM, Lara was an associate at a municipal law firm where she represented numerous cities and special districts in complex litigation matters, including real estate, eminent domain, breach of contract, environmental, water, and employment cases in both state and federal court.

Lara received her J.D. from the UCLA School of Law. She served as the Comments Editor for the UCLA Journal of Environmental Law & Policy. During law school, Lara developed her land use and environmental law experience as a legal research...

I am an associate in the Corporate Department at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM), where my practice is centered around representing financial institutions, sponsors, institutional investors, and private companies in various debt financing transactions. These transactions range from senior-secured, asset-based, and syndicated financings to cash-flow, cross-border, working capital, commercial solar, and acquisition financings, as well as those secured by real property. My responsibilities include drafting and negotiating intricate loan documentation such as loan agreements, guaranties, subordination and security agreements, perfection certificates, closing certificates, and other related ancillary documents. I also conduct thorough due diligence, which involves reviewing UCC and...

I am an associate in Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP's Taxation, Trusts & Estates Department, where I focus my practice on estate planning. During my time in law school, I had the privilege of serving as a judicial extern for the Hon. Kim M. Wardlaw on the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and for the Hon. Rozella A. Oliver of the Central District of California. I was actively involved in academic publishing as a staff editor for the UCI Law Journal of International, Transnational, and Comparative Law. Additionally, I held the position of Vice President of Outlaw,...

I am an associate in the Global Hospitality Group and Real Estate Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM), where I represent real estate developers, owners and operators, private equity investors, borrowers and lenders, and commercial landlords and tenants in a broad spectrum of real estate and hospitality transactions. I am known for my personalized attention and care, and I deliver tailored legal solutions with a focus on results. I am highly skilled in analyzing title, survey, and zoning reports and regularly lead negotiations involving commercial leases, financings, and real estate acquisitions and dispositions. I coordinate directly with clients...

Trevor Countryman is a partner in JMBM’s Real Estate Department. He advises clients in all aspects of real estate transactions including property acquisitions and dispositions, financing, leasing, development and construction. Trevor’s clients range from large funds to individual developers and opportunistic investors, engaged in deals involving office, retail, multi-family, single-family, mixed-use and hotel properties.

I am a dedicated Estate and Tax Law Attorney at Weinstock Manion. My current practice focuses on Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Business Succession Planning. I provide comprehensive and creative estate, gift tax and business succession plans for individuals and families. I am committed to excellence, integrity, innovation, and personal attention to meet your legal needs and goals.

I received my B.A. in History from the University of California Los Angeles. In 2013, I earned my J.D. from UCLA School of Law. I am a member of the State Bar of California, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Tom Geher has expertise in bankruptcy, creditors' rights and insolvency and the representation of secured creditors, unsecured creditors, debtors and bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases in a wide variety of businesses and industries. Tom has successfully represented numerous federal and state court receivers, as well as assignors and assignees in assignments for the benefit of creditors.

Having a trusted attorney who takes the time to guide you on the Israeli legal and business landscape is vital. For more than 16 years, with fire and determination, Rahav D. Aharoni Adv has helped heirs, property owners, businesses, and law firms in the U.S. and worldwide with legal transactions and disputes involving Israeli succession estates, property, and business. I also have over 20 years of experience in Israeli real estate transactions, valuations, and contracts.

Judith Yedidsion is a native of Los Angeles and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from UCLA. She then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Prior to founding Yedidsion Seber LLP, Ms. Yedidsion worked at the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, which is consistently recognized as one of the most esteemed law firms in the world. There, Ms. Yedidsion assisted in the areas of investment management and alternative investment vehicles for firm clients including hedge funds, private equity funds, family corporations, and more. Ms....

Legal Expertise Brian Fu works closely with major production studios, talent and management agencies, and multinational corporations to devise creative immigration strategies for executives, on-screen talent in film and television, production teams, musicians, athletes, and artists to work on multi-million dollar projects in the United States. As a trusted advisor on global mobility matters for leading companies in such sectors as entertainment, fashion, design, cosmetics, and videogames, Brian counsels on complex labor and employment issues for foreign nationals. Brian has studied law at top schools in the United States, Australia, and Japan – on the prestigious Monbukagakusho Scholarship awarded by the...

Josh Eichenstein is an intellectual property attorney based in Los Angeles, focusing on trademark and copyright law. His practice includes both litigation and transactional work, representing clients in state, federal, and appellate courts. He helps individuals and businesses protect their brands, enforce their rights, and navigate complex IP disputes with clarity and precision. Josh has experience handling trademark clearance, registration, enforcement, licensing, and infringement litigation, as well as copyright registration and litigation matters. He advises clients across a wide range of industries, from early-stage ventures to established brands. Since 2017, Josh has been honored by Super Lawyers for his work in intellectual...

Mr. Alves's practice focuses on advising startups, emerging growth and middle market companies across a spectrum of industries in corporate, finance and business transactions with emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, entertainment, contracts and project finance. Licensed in Brazil and the U.S., he practiced for several years at major law firms in Brazil and the U.S. advising domestic and international clients on, among other things, corporate, mergers and acquisitions and investments matters.