Anthony Craig Grossman
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Southwestern University School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
Aaron Nathan Shechet
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Consumer and IP
Pepperdine University School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
James Alexander Dumas Jr
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Collections and IP
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Lisa Claudette Gilinger
Santa Barbara County, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
635 N Alisos St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Business, Administrative and Environmental
University of California - Santa Barbara
Albert Edward Mead Jr
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Municipal
University of Southern California Gould School of Law and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Silvio Nardoni
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney
Business, Construction and Real Estate
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Elizabeth Yang
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of La Verne College of Law
Elizabeth Yang (楊安立), CEO and Founder of Yang Law Offices, has been practicing law since 2007 and specializes in Family Law, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, asset division, prenups, and postnups; Intellectual Property Law, including patent, copyright, and trademark prosecution, and litigation; and Business Law, including corporate entity formation, contract drafting, contract disputes, and litigation. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
At the age of 19, Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley in two and a half years. She was admitted to the United States Patent & Trademark Office in...
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Ali Shahrestani,
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(800) 510-3916
11400 West Olympic Boulevard
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Business, Divorce, Education and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
With a progressive law practice since 2007, Mr. Ali Shahrestani is a bi-coastal litigation attorney representing international and domestic clients in state and federal legal matters in CA, NY, and MA. He has been featured in print and TV news for his legal expertise, is a recipient of multiple awards and a graduate of top rated universities with honors, and has donated much effort and time to public education, legal journalism, and social justice activism.
1) Education Law - K-12, College, Graduate, Students, Teachers, Schools
2) Divorce & Child Custody - High Conflict, LGBTQ, Father's Rights
3) Business, Contracts, & Real Estate Law...
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Sergio C. Prado
Ventura County, CA Business Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
Business and Estate Planning
The Colleges of Law
Greetings! I am Sergio, a Business, Litigation, Estate and Legacy Planning Attorney who is located in Ventura County, California. My legal journey is driven by a genuine desire to assist and support individuals and families in navigating the complexities of estate planning. I am a first generation Mexican-American, born and raised in Ventura County. Hablo Español.
Why Choose Me:
1. Compassion: I approach each case with genuine empathy, understanding the emotional aspects often associated with legal matters, particularly those involving legacies.
2. Patience: Estate planning requires careful consideration. I take the time to guide my clients through the intricacies of the legal process,...
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Michael O. Alfera
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Business, Employment and IP
Southwestern University School of Law
As a litigator, Michael Alfera excels in developing persuasive arguments and strategies for clients involved in business and commercial disputes on both sides of the 'v.' Before his current role at Weinberg Gonser, he worked as a judicial law clerk, first for the Los Angeles Superior Court and later for the Honorable Otis D. Wright II, a District Judge in the District Court for the Central District of California. His role in assisting multiple judges sharpened his ability to view cases from a judicial standpoint, which is essential in achieving positive results for his clients.
Mr. Alfera was #1 in his...
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Marianne Martin
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(310) 201-3531
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
Brooklyn Law School
I am Marianne S. Martin, a Corporate Finance partner at JMBM's Corporate practice. I guide founder and sponsor-backed middle-market borrower companies through various stages of growth debt financing. My work also covers distressed and special situations, particularly with private credit lenders.
Over the past few years, I have executed nearly $700 million in financing transactions, and throughout my career, I have handled restructuring and financing transactions totaling well over $1.5 billion. I am widely recognized for my knowledge in debt financing and related practices. I frequently represent both borrower and lender clients in complex commercial finance transactions, including fund finance transactions.
My...
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Lena Streisand
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney
(310) 785-5398
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business, Environmental, IP and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School
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...
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Celine Ohanian
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney
(310) 712-6815
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business, IP and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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.
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Melody Mohammadi
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 1 year of experience
(310) 785-5321
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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...
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Josh Eichenstein
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
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...
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Hosep Joseph Yepremian
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business, Consumer, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
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Jeremy Lee Ross
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Communications and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Tisha Morris
Ventura County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business, Entertainment & Sports, Estate Planning and IP
Tisha Morris, Esq. is the founder of Legacy Arts Law PC, dedicated to helping artists and creatives build and protect their legacies in entertainment and publishing.
Tisha is a bestselling nonfiction author and the host of The Entertainment Business Podcast, where the creative life meets the business of entertainment, turning dreams into reality.
As a Nashville, Tennessee native, Tisha began her legal career with two federal judicial clerkships before practicing law for over two decades. She also earned a fine arts degree in interior design and built a successful feng shui design practice, which led her to Los Angeles as a...
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Karren M. Kenney
Orange County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Stockbroker Fraud and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Whether you or your business are under investigation or defending a civil or criminal case in court, our team is committed to providing strategic defense representation to obtain the best results.
Having been practicing law since 1994, I enjoy zealously advocating for my clients and being their voice in the courtroom.
I have tried over 100 trials to verdict in state and federal courts and believe everyone deserves their day in court.
Prior to starting Kenney Legal Defense in 2012, I was a Senior Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, California, where I...
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Pavel Kolmogorov
Orange County, CA Business Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
I am a seasoned and accomplished litigator with a distinguished track record of success in navigating complex civil litigation. I earned my Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, one of the nation’s most prestigious legal institutions, and am admitted to the State Bar of California and Washington D.C. My career spans a wide range of legal practice areas, including business litigation, trademark and copyright disputes, inverse condemnation, defamation, premises liability, and personal injury cases.
My deep understanding of the legal system, coupled with my sharp analytical skills and strategic thinking, has enabled me to achieve outstanding...
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Matthew W. Odgers
San Diego County, CA Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business and Health Care
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
I am a San Diego Business Lawyer who focuses on working with Dentists, Physicians, and Entrepreneurs form, buy, run, and sell their small to medium size businesses.
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Reno Fernandez
Santa Clara County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Business and Bankruptcy
Golden Gate University School of Law
Reno Fernandez represents businesses and individuals in complex bankruptcy law appeals.
He is certified as a specialist in bankruptcy law by the California Board of Legal Specialization, and protects the interests of creditors, debtors, trustees, and other parties in bankruptcy-related appellate matters. Reno has appeared in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and other courts sitting in an appellate capacity under the Bankruptcy Code. He also consults on general bankruptcy litigation in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
He...
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James L. Arrasmith
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Family, Landlord Tenant and Tax
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
Attorney James L. Arrasmith takes great pride in addressing the diverse legal needs of the California community, regardless of each case’s complexity. Practicing in every county across the state, his unwavering commitment to excellence defines his professional ethos. He handles every case with meticulous care and precision, ensuring timely and professional service.
For those seeking a reputable attorney in California, Mr. Arrasmith’s law firm stands out as the best choice. Known for his deep personal and professional commitment to clients, he has earned a prominent standing in the legal community. His extensive authorship of legal articles further reinforces his esteemed reputation.
Diligence,...
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Doug Bend
San Francisco County, CA Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Real Estate and Trademarks
Georgetown University Law Center
Doug has helped launch hundreds of companies and is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to create new businesses, jobs and products. As the founder of Bend Law Group, he’s built a firm known for being responsive, practical and deeply committed to the success of startups and small businesses.
Doug serves as a trusted guide to founders navigating high-stakes decisions—from entity formation to fast-moving deals under tight deadlines. Clients often come to him after frustrating experiences elsewhere—and stay because Doug brings what others don’t: thoughtful strategy, clear communication and the kind of follow-through that builds real trust.
Whether you’re raising a financing round or...
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Richard Ivar Rydstrom
Orange County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(877) 946-4968
4695 MacArthur Court,11th Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Personal Injury
Cambridge Law Downing College of Law and Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Newport Beach California Lawyer
A “David vs. Goliath” story, Rydstrom fights back for the “little guy.”
Superb Rated, AVVO 10 out of 10,
Attorney, Transactions, Litigation, Contracts, Disputes, Commercial, Leases, Retaliation, Settlement, Small Business, HAMP Zombie 2nd Mortgage Litigation, Depositions, Discovery, Right to Cancel Loans
Richard Rydstrom, Esq. 1-877-Win-4-You
Vast experience re litigation, business disputes, contracts, depositions, NDA, Mediation, loans, investors, startups, lawsuits, plaintiffs, defendants, business owners, consumers, restaurants, landlords, leases, licenses, Cannabis, Dispensaries. Business litigation, real estate, Zombie mortgage litigation, business, Real Estate, Technology, Litigation • Business, Asset Protection, Contracts, Leases, Disputes Resolutions, Settlements, Mediation, Arbitration, JAMS, AAA.
Mr. Rydstrom has been...
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Mark B. Wilson
Orange County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, IP, Legal Malpractice and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
As a seasoned trial attorney and skilled negotiator, I have won nearly every case I have tried and arbitrated, losing only one jury trial which was completely reversed on appeal. My experience includes 13 jury trials, 16 court trials, and 14 binding arbitrations.
I represent clients in both federal and state courts across a diverse range of matters, including business litigation, legal malpractice, real estate, trade secrets, unfair competition, copyright infringement, construction disputes, and commercial unlawful detainer.
My notable victories include securing an $18.5 million binding arbitration award in a breach of contract case, a $2.25 million jury verdict in a premises...
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Christopher A. Kerosky
Inyo County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Business and Immigration
University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
CHRISTOPHER A. KEROSKY has practiced law for over 35 years and has been recognized as one of the top immigration lawyers in Northern California for 15 years by “Super Lawyers”, most recently in 2025.
He graduated from University of California, Berkeley Law School and was a former counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C.
Since 2021 through the present, he has also taught the law part-time as a Law Professor at Empire College School of Law.
From 2013 to 2021, Christopher was serving as a Member of the Human Rights Commission for Sonoma County, appointed by the County...
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Pierre Zado
San Francisco County, CA Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications and IP
Valparaiso University
Astute business professional with a track record of influencing, negotiating, supporting and interacting with senior management. Excels at resolving complex issues, developing critical business solutions, and delivering robust analysis and guidance. For the last 10 years, I've counseled clients on various technology and intellectual property matters. Participated in six acquisitions (4 for buyer and two as target) with an aggregate deal value over $10 billion.
As a business professional, I've been involved and/or responsible for managing deal flow and partnership agreements spanning across IOT, Fintech, Logistics, Medical and Enterprise 3.0 industries totaling approximately $100 million over the last 7 years....
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Jason M. Horst
Contra Costa County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Cannabis Law and Trademarks
University of San Francisco School of Law
Jason Horst is the Managing Partner of Horst Legal Counsel. Jason served for more than a decade as an attorney in large regional and international law firms before founding Horst Legal Counsel, serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals in California.
Jason is an accomplished litigator, having successfully resolved countless disputes for his clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including those involving commercial contracts, partnership disputes, trademark infringement, real estate, antitrust, and more. Jason prides himself on the ability to develop and execute creative strategies to efficiently accomplish his clients’ goals.
Jason is also among the...
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Samira Amato
Santa Clara County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Employment and Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Experienced Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in trial advocacy, representing clients with business disputes, labor and employment law and family Law. Samira received her undergraduate degree with honors from University of California at Berkeley and obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of Law, with a specialization in intellectual property. Samira practices in Federal Court, State Court and the Appellate Court.
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Christopher McElwain
Monterey County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Chris is experienced in a range of practice areas affecting business owners and creative professionals, including trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, plant variety protection, domain names, licensing and other contracts, sweepstakes and contest regulation, online speech and civil litigation. ? Prior to founding Knowmad Law, Chris was head of the trademark and transactional practice at LaRiviere, Grubman P.C. and head of the litigation practice at Saper Law Offices in Chicago. He attended law school at USC, where he was a member of the Southern California Law Review. Before entering the legal profession, he also taught English at Northwestern Polytechnical University in...
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Blaine M. Brown
Orange County, CA Business Law Lawyer
(714) 202-2640
2901 West Coast Highway, Suite 200
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Blaine M. Brown is a co-founder of the OC Trial Group and acts as one of their primary trial attorneys. Mr. Brown is a highly awarded and reviewed trial attorney who has been named to Best Lawyers’ annual list of “Ones to Watch” and has also been rated by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.” He has also earned an Avvo rating of “Superb 10/10” and recognition as a “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Layer” by the National Trial Lawyers.
Mr. Brown represents clients in a variety of matters, including trust and estate matters (trust litigation and trust administration), financial elder...
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John A. Messina Jr.
Orange County, CA Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, Employment, Native American and Real Estate
Southwestern University School of Law
John Messina maintains his reputation as one of Southern California’s top rated lawyers and has been lauded by his peers, earning Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating and its prestigious "Preeminent" distinction award. John heads the Firm’s Temecula Valley Office and is a litigation attorney with top executive-level, hands-on experience as a broker, real estate developer, and mortgage banker. Along with being a published author, John has a lengthy record litigating convoluted and difficult cases and is adept at constructing complex business and real estate transactions. John’s recent victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals demonstrate the level at which he practices...
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Jason T. Kandah
San Diego County, CA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Elder, Probate and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law
Litigation Attorney
Website: https://higgslaw.com/attorneys/jason-kandah/
Email: KandahJ@higgslaw.com
Phone: 619-595-4218
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Doug Luther
Orange County, CA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(949) 649-4241
4675 MacArthur Court
Suite 1240
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
Doug Luther, founding partner of Luther Lanard, PC, is a top-rated California franchise attorney dedicated exclusively to representing franchisees nationwide. With decades of experience, Doug has helped franchise owners review franchise agreements, negotiate contracts, and resolve disputes with franchisors to protect their investments and business interests.
Doug’s practice covers every aspect of franchise law, including franchise agreement reviews, lease negotiations, business formation, buying and selling franchises, and general counsel services. As an experienced franchise dispute attorney, Doug represents clients in breach of contract claims, fraud and unfair trade practices, termination and non-renewal disputes, supplier restrictions, real estate issues, and franchise encroachment...
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David Ostrove
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 65 years of experience
(323) 939-3400
c/o Southwestern School of Law
6157 Wooster Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Legal Malpractice and Tax
Southwestern University School of Law
I am a dedicated and skilled estate planning and tax law attorney with more than 40 years of experience. My firm delivers expert advice to clients in the Southern California area.
My areas of practice include estate planning, wills, probate, trusts, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and tax law.
Whatever your estate planning or tax issue is, I will work tirelessly and help you through every step of your case.
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Gregory G. Brown
Orange County, CA Business Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business, Employment, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law
A native of Southern California and a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, Gregory G. Brown is one of approximately 150 lawyers in California to be certified as a Specialist in Civil Trial Advocacy. He has devoted his practice to civil and jury trial litigation, taking on cases involving business, commercial or corporate litigation as well as those involving contract actions, fraud, intellectual property disputes, unfair competition and false advertising, and corporate litigation. He also serves clients in divorce and personal injury cases. After his graduation from law school in 1987, Mr. Brown practiced Kring &...
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Zaher Fallahi
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Harvard Law School, Harvard Law School and Pacific Coast University School of Law
I am Zaher Fallahi, an attorney and CPA licensed in California and Washington D.C. I operate a Tax Law Firm and serve as a Tax Attorney in both Orange County and Los Angeles. My practice areas include advising clients on undisclosed foreign accounts, the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP), Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), foreign gifts, tax audit representation, federal tax liens/levies, employment taxes, innocent spouse relief, non-filed tax returns, offer-in-compromise, estate planning, and probate.
I often testify before the court as a witness on tax matters....
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David Holt
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business, Communications and Health Care
William Mitchell College of Law
We help Healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses.
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Matthew Swanlund
Los Angeles County, CA Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(310) 486-6958
12777 W Jefferson Blvd
Building D, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Based in Los Angeles, I assist individuals and businesses throughout Southern California and the nation with a diverse range of entertainment law matters, from contract negotiations to intellectual property protection. My clients comprise celebrities, artists, sports figures and performers, along with businesses and government entities. I am committed to offering each of these clients tailored, effective solutions by applying my 15 years of experience at a large law firm to every case. I regularly help my clients negotiate the production, distribution and licensing of their art, motion pictures, software and other products. I also assist creative artists in registering...