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Thomas W Porter
El Segundo, CA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Communications, Employment and IP
Southwestern Law School
Tommy helps entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses of all kinds build great companies. His goal is to be a team member of your company to provide business and legal strategy in an effective and efficient manner. He serves as outside general counsel and advises clients in many different sectors, including technology, media, entertainment, retail, food and beverage, and outdoor recreation industries, among others. He prides himself on personalized services and building lasting relationships with his clients. He likes to work with teams bold enough to build epic brands, solve big problems, and make a dent in the universe.
Tommy graduated cum laude...
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Nima Javaherian
Santa Monica, CA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business and Employment
Harvard Law School
Nima was born and raised in Los Angeles, and went on to graduate from UCLA summa cum laude, with a major in psychology. His legal education took place at Harvard Law School, which led him to work as an associate and counsel at some of the largest law firms in the country.
Here, Nima worked on some of the largest and most sophisticated litigation matters in the country, as well as practicing mergers and acquisitions on behalf of private equity firms.
After receiving invaluable training from some of the nation's top legal minds, Nima set out on his own to found...
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Mark Riera
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(310) 201-3519
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business, Stockbroker Fraud and White Collar Crime
Stanford University
I am committed to aggressive advocacy for Business, Stockbroker & Investment Fraud, and White Collar Defense matters. Representing clients throughout California and worldwide, I have extensive experience with complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on antitrust and unfair competition, class action defense, condemnation & eminent domain, internal investigations, and labor & employment.
Practicing law since 1985, I have a proven track record of success. My focus is always on solving problems and resolving cases, with minimal disruption to my clients. I am dedicated to developing effective strategies to attain the best possible results.
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Jill R. Skinner
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(310) 785-5381
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Santa Clara University School of Law
Jill focuses on estate and gift tax planning, probate and trust administration. She advises individuals on a broad variety of matters, including drafting living trusts, insurance trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, children's trusts and defective grantor trusts; formation of partnerships and limited liability companies; and other transfer tax techniques.
Jill also represents trustees and executors in the administration of trusts and estates. She drafts pleadings for matters before the Probate Court and appears before the Probate Court.
In addition, Jill handles a variety of property tax matters, including appearances before the Assessment Appeals Board.
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Andrew K. Steenbock
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(310) 785-5376
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Andrew focuses on estate and gift tax planning, probate and trust administration. He advises individuals and business entities on a range of tax planning and estate planning matters, and he represents trustees and executors in the administration of trusts and estates.
In addition to his experiences in private practice, Andrew also brings several years of service in the Los Angeles Superior Court Probate Division as a law clerk for the Honorable Mitchell L. Beckloff, Honorable Reva G. Goetz, and Honorable Michael I. Levanas.
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David Young
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 60 years of experience
(310) 575-0308
11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 1110
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Business, Antitrust, Environmental and Securities
Mr. Young is a graduate of Harvard College and The Cornell Law School. He was Law Clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alaska, and Assistant Attorney General of Alaska. Mr. Young was a member of the legal team involved in the structuring and financing of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, one of the largest construction projects in the United States. He was further involved in the litigation which allowed the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline to be successfully built. Besides business transactions and litigation, Mr. Young is experienced in complex litigation against State and Federal Governments and Agencies, including...
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Dan P. Sedor
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(310) 201-3554
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Robert E. Mangels
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 54 years of experience
(310) 201-3533
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
The George Washington University Law School
Robert Mangels has more than 35 years of experience. His practice emphasizes general business and commercial litigation including complex financial fraud, professional negligence, securities, entertainment, intellectual property, bankruptcy, class actions, wrongful termination and construction matters. He has significant experience representing the owners of hotels and office buildings in international disaster recovery, including coordinating the numerous professionals required for dealing with mass disasters and complex litigation.
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Caleb A. Gilbert
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(310) 785-5368
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
Georgetown University Law Center and University of California - Davis
Caleb Gilbert is an experienced Real Estate and Business Law Attorney at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. His practice includes all facets of Real Estate and Hotel Investment and Development. Caleb represents owners, investors, developers, lenders, private equity firms, REITs, and family offices. He is committed to diligent legal advocacy focused on achieving clients' goals and objectives.
Caleb graduated with a B.A. from the University of California Davis, and a M.Sc. from the University of Oxford. In 2011, he obtained his J.D. at the University of California, Davis School of Law. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation at Georgetown...
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Brandon K. Chock
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(310) 201-3556
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
New York University School of Law
Brandon Chock has experience in a broad array of real estate transactions, including commercial, industrial and residential acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, real-estate secured financing, joint venture formation, and hospitality. Brandon has represented private equity clients in the acquisition, financing and development of performing and distressed assets, and private and institutional lenders in making bridge, permanent, mezzanine and construction financing secured by real estate projects throughout the United States. He has also assisted investors and lenders, including regional centers, in structuring and documenting EB-5 financing. Brandon has extensive leasing experience, drafting and negotiating office, retail, industrial and high-end residential leases for...
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Neill E. Brower
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(310) 712-6833
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business, Administrative and Environmental
University of Southern California
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Joel David Deutsch
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(310) 201-3579
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business
Stanford Law School
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Jeffrey T. Myers
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(310) 201-3525
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
Jeff Myers is a partner in JMBM's Real Estate Department and Global Hospitality Group®. His practice focuses on the development, financing, acquisition, and operation of hotels, resorts and other hospitality properties both nationwide and internationally.
His clients include developers, capital providers, commercial lessors, and tenants. He is experienced in representing a full range of hospitality projects including hotels, resorts, casinos, restaurants, condo hotels, and mixed-use properties.
Jeff assists his clients in negotiating management, franchise, licensing, and branding agreements. He also represents his clients in negotiating Product Improvement plans (PIPs), subordination and non-disturbance agreements (SNDAs), marketing and sales agreements, restaurant leases and...
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Michael Doland
Santa Monica, CA Business Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, International and Trademarks
Georgetown University Law Center
I am a business attorney doing both transactions as well as litigation.
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Brian J. Murphy
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
(310) 473-3500
1901 Avenue Of The Stars
Suite 1900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Business, Entertainment & Sports and IP
University of San Diego School of Law
Represents and advises performers, writers, directors, creative talent, producers and entertainment professionals in motion pictures, film, television, animation, HD, CGI and 3D productions, graphic arts and design, the Internet, marketing/advertising and new media of all kinds.
Advising international and domestic motion picture studios, production companies, software/technology companies and Web-based businesses in all aspects of rights acquisition, development, financing, production, licensing and distribution in traditional and all available E-commerce, digital, telephony and wireless media delivery platforms worldwide.
Assists and counsels entertainment content and IP/technology owners in the formulation and execution of strategic global rights exploitation programs to maximize the financial performance...
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Grant Kevin Riley
Beverly Hills, CA Business Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Business, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Riley Law Group PC is the only law firm in California exclusively dedicated to protecting families and children from the dangers of lead poisoning, slum housing and toxic chemicals. When your landlord engages in negligent behavior, know that you have rights. Our team can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
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Shab David Kerendian
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
Shab D. Kerendian founded the firm and started it as the Law Offices of Shab D. Kerendian. Since 1996, Shab has been practicing law and representing clients before judges in state and federal courts. Due to client satisfaction and referrals, he expanded this firm into a multi-lawyer firm known as Kerendian & Associates, Inc. Shab represented dentists, doctors, over 35 hospitals, small and large businesses, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trustees, executors, non-profit organizations and individuals.
Shab has significant experience in all facets of business, real property, and dental and medical litigation, particularly trials. Shab has also given lectures to various...
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Marnin Weinreb
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Defense, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Sarvey Askarieh
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business and IP
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Ms. Sarvey Askarieh, is the founder of Yevras Law Group, P.C. She is recognized as a Top Attorney in her field and has been licensed as an Attorney in the State of California since 2004. Her clients have included Fortune 500 companies, multi-national companies, insurance companies, small businesses and professionals. Ms. Askarieh provides proactive and effective legal representation and believes in running a client-focused law practice.
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Patrick E. Bailey
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(800) 973-2263
11400 West Olympic Boulevard
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
University of La Verne College of Law
I have been practicing law since 1979. In that time I have gained a lot of pride in representing people who need my help to fight for their cause.
I handle very complex cases including aviation disasters, brain and spine injury cases and other highly technical issues. These types of cases take knowledge and dedication in order to achieve successful results.
I am a pilot and have taught Aviation Law at California State University. During my career I have helped my clients to settle their cases before they ever see a courtroom and I have...
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Bruce Mitchell Givner
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and Columbia Law School
Listed as a SuperLawyer. Martindale-Hubbell Highest Rating AV Preeminent. Author of 110 articles in professional journals, chapters in professional treatises and books for professional societies. 43 years of practice in (i) ordinary income tax planning; (ii) reducing, deferring and eliminating capital gains taxes; (iii) eliminating estate taxes; (iv) planning for protection from future plaintiffs; and (v) potpourri of international tax, real estate tax, Tax Court, Probate Court, and estate planning.
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Aalok Sikand
Newport Beach, CA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(310) 498-1821
1221West Coast Highway
Suite 108
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Pepperdine University School of Law
I am an attorney specializing in business litigation, real estate law, and bankruptcy. As both an MBA and a California Licensed Real Estate Broker, I hold specialized credentials that afford me a very comprehensive understanding of the complexities associated with real estate and business issues.
I have recent experience successfully taking business litigation cases to trial, successfully taking collection claims to trial, and saving many homes from foreclosure utilizing bankruptcy protection.
I have also been successful in settling personal injury claims and in negotiating several family law cases.
It has been my my privilege to gain a great deal of diverse experience. It...
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Matthew Scott Crider
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
South Texas College of Law
Matthew Crider formed Crider Law Group so he could help individuals and business owners by providing creative solutions and be their trusted advisor and legal counselor. Matthew provides services in the areas of estate planning, family law, and business advisory services. Matthew’s estate planning practice focuses on personalized estate planning and administration for individuals, couples and families, and includes wills, revocable living trusts, family business entity planning, and co-tenancy arrangements. His family law practice focuses on assisting families in a dissolution matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and parental rights. ...
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Michael J. Anderson
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and University of Miami School of Law
Born in Michigan, Michael J. Anderson graduated from Michigan State University with his Bachelor of Science degree. He then graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, followed by an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami.
In 1982, Mr. Anderson was admitted to the California State Bar and established his Sacramento estate planning practice shortly thereafter. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Anderson served as an Adjunct Professor with Golden Gate University in the MBA Taxation Program, for courses such as Estate & Gift Taxation and Estate Planning. Mr. Anderson is also...
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Jon Paul Webster
Concord, CA Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Real Estate
John F. Kennedy School of Law and California State University - Sacramento
I am a former police officer and deputy district attorney in Contra Costa County. I received my Bachelor's Degree from California State University Sacramento and a Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University, School of Law.
As principal attorney of this firm, I guide the firm’s staff and manage major cases and matters on behalf of individual and business clients. I have tried numerous cases to verdict and have appeared before the California Court of Appeal, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.
Our firm practices real estate, labor and employment, and business litigation. Our firm also drafts wills, trust...
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James Arthur Hayes Jr
Newport Beach, CA Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(949) 852-1800
2424 S.E. Bristol Street, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Partner for Corporate, Insolvency and Commerical Law Matters at Cummins & White, LLP
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Mark Curtis Hargan
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Western State University College of Law
Attorney Mark C. Hargan has 37 years of legal experience with major emphasis on Construction Law representing Owners, General Contractors, Subcontractors and Material Suppliers in all aspects of Public and Private Construction Projects. Mr. Hargan has successfully represented construction clients in regard to Bid Protests, Preparation and Negotiation of Claims, Construction Disputes, Mechanic's Liens, Stop Notices, Extra Work and Delay Claims, Construction Defects and Surety Bond Claims in Mediations, Arbitrations and Trials. Mr. Hargan is also highly experience in the areas of Business, Real Estate and Personal Injury Law. Mr. Hargan...
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Mark Koo
San Mateo, CA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mark T. Koo’s work includes Corporate Compliance and Governance, Estate Planning, Family Law, Non-Profit Formation and setting up the 501c3 Non-profit designation. Mark also helps companies file incorporation as well as other corporate legal assistance.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mark T. Koo has been involved with Silicon Valley’s technologies such as data warehousing, wireless software and hardware technologies, and internet technologies.
Mark is a graduate of McGeorge Law School and is a member of the California Bar.
Mark received his bachelors of science degree in electrical engineering and masters of science degree in materials science from University of California,...
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Richard B. Rudolph
Newport Beach, CA Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(949) 825-5210
20241 SW Birch Street
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Estate Planning and Maritime
Southwestern Law School
Since 1992 Mr. Rudolph has been providing legal advice, counsel and services to businesses and individuals alike. He operates a full service law firm serving such diverse client needs as:
- Fulfilling peoples needs for affordable Living Trusts & Wills packages,
- Business Matters (both day-to-day transactional matters and litigation),
- Employment & Labor Matters, and
- Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation when issues cannot be resolved amicably.
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David Dene Murray
Newport Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
1300 Bristol Street North
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Business, Employment, Immigration and International
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
David D. Murray has retired from the practice of law as of January 1, 2023.
Mr. Murray practiced law for 45 successful years and thanks his former clients and associates with whom he worked on many legal matters over the years.
With offices located in Orange County, California, just south of Los Angeles, the Law Offices of David D. Murray concentrated in the areas of U.S. & International Business Transactions, Employment and Labor Law, U.S. Immigration Law, Negotiation and Drafting of Contracts, Formation of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Business Buyouts, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Anthony Marcus
Newport Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Immigration
Alexandria Law School
Founder and Managing Principal Mr. Marcus is the owner and founder of Anthony Marcus Law Firm and has acted as managing partner since its inception. Mr. Marcus has been practicing law as an international attorney since 1989 as solo trial law practice. He has successfully tried more than seventy-five court cases. Mr. Marcus founded Anthony Marcus Law Firm on the principle that all individuals deserve the best legal representation possible. Mr. Marcus received his Juris Doctorate degree from Alexandria University, School of Law top 5 percent on his class, To protect the United States Constitution, he later obtained his Ph.D....
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Amy Anne Laughlin
San Mateo, CA Business Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce and Family
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
Amy Laughlin has been achieving exceptional results for clients since 1992. After graduating with honors from The University of Michigan Law School, Amy joined the San Francisco office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP. While there, she counseled individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex financial matters. In 2013, Amy opened her own practice where she focuses primarily on divorce, business and entertainment law.
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Craig B. Sanders
Suite 450, CA Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Employment and IP
University of Pennsylvania Law School and University of Pennsylvania Law School
Craig Sanders is the founding partner of the Sanders Law Group and a senior trial attorney. During the course of his more than thirty-year professional career, Mr. Sanders has handled complex civil litigation matters throughout the nations Federal Courts. Focusing his career on intellectual property (copyright and trademark infringement litigation), consumer protection, litigation and employment matters, Mr. Sanders oversees the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department and Trial Department. In addition to his IP experience, Mr. Sanders is also well-versed in commercial litigation having represented businesses in contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud...
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Christopher J. Fry
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness
Lincoln Law School
Christopher J. Fry was born to be an attorney. He began his career in the legal field at just 19 years old. He worked in law firms throughout his undergraduate and even law school. When he became an attorney, he was already 10 years ahead of the rest. His experience is so diverse that there aren’t many problems he can’t solve. He loves the law and loves happy clients even more.
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Steven Lawrence Krongold
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, IP and Trademarks
Loyola Law School
Nearly 30 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts. Specialize in representing small and mid-size businesses in variety of commercial disputes.
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John Michael Montevideo
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Howard University School of Law
John Michael Montevideo became a trial attorney to help people. He dedicates his practice to sharing his clients’ stories and bringing them justice for the wrongs committed against them. He is Founder and Senior Trial Attorney of Montevideo Law, PC.
After earning his degree in Business Management and Marketing from Loyola Marymount University, John Michael dedicated a year of service to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) in Houston, TX. He served full-time with Vita Living, Inc., a non-profit working with those with mental and physical developmental disabilities. It was during this time of service that he became inspired to pursue his...
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Martin Ross Sances
Lafayette, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Construction, Insurance Claims and Securities
Univ of Wisconsin Law School
Areas of Expertise
Business advice and counseling
Contract drafting and review
Corporate structure and transactions
Licensing and regulation
Employment and labor negotiation
Insurance coverage and claims handling
Education
B.A., Colgate University, 1991
Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1994
Martin is an experienced business attorney who facilitates transactions while minimizing the risks and pitfalls facing his clients. Martin takes a “can-do” approach to legal problems that focuses on crafting deals through an integrative and value creating process rather than conflict.
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Leanne R. E. Torres
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Business, IP and International
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Kingston University
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Richard H. Poulson
Alameda, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Arbitration & Mediation
Washington University School of Law and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Ognian Gavrilov
Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney
Business and International
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mr. Gavrilov is the managing partner of Gavrilov Law Corporation. In addition, he is the co-founder and Vice President of the Slavic American Chamber of Commerce and Advisory Board of Directors Member for Wells Fargo bank. He was a former Chairman of the Small Business Advisory Board, City of Sacramento. Mr. Gavrilov is also a co-founder of the Annual Bulgarian Film Festival in San Francisco.