Vandenberg Village Business Lawyers

Dolores Contreras is a decorated San Diego business lawyer with multiple awards and nominations under her belt, including the National Business Woman Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award and finalist for San Diego Magaizine's Woman of the Year. Her accomplishments and dedication to every client has lead to a successful career representing clients in business litigation, real estate law and family law. Ms. Contreras is fluent in both English and Spanish and her expertise in cross-border litigation has made her a strong voice in the Spanish speaking community.

I am an estate planning and business law lawyer practicing in East Contra Costa County California. I take pride in providing value minded legal services to area families and businesses.

Tax attorney that gets results.

Mr. Tormey has over 20 years of experience in product development, marketing and intellectual property protection. As a company startup veteran, Mr. Tormey brings a unique perspective on the value of intellectual property to a small and growing business. As such, he also speaks to entrepreneurs and business executives on how to protect and leverage IP assets. Mr. Tormey is the author of the "Startup Guide to Intellectual Property." As a patent attorney, Mr. Tormey has drafted over 100 patent applications covering software, electronics, wireless, radio, mobile applications, encryption and automation controls. Besides intellectual property law, ...

Phyllis Voisenat, Esq. is an attorney and counselor at law. You can retain her as your attorney to handle your case from start to finish, or you can hire her for limited matters. She can be retained for matters from Sacramento to San Jose, pertaining to fraud, real estate, contracts, business formation, operations.

Private Practice in real estate and business law for 40 years. Court and private mediator for 25 years. AV Rated and Northern California Super Lawyer.

Hanlen J. Chang provides legal services in Business Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and International Tax matters. He was recognized as a Super Lawyers rising star in 2015. Prior to establishing his own practice Hanlen was a research attorney at the San Mateo County Superior Court Probate Department. He has also worked for several Southern California and Bay Area law firms as a litigation attorney representing business owners and professionals . Hanlen grew up in Bubendorf, Switzerland and attended...

I’ve been an attorney for going on 20 years in the greater bay area of California. When you call me, you will talk to me directly. You won’t get assigned to a paralegal or another attorney. I have a passion for practicing law and helping my clients to the best of my ability. I like talking to people and getting to the heart of the matter through direct and clear talk.

When individuals or businesses are involved in any form of litigation, they want an attorney who offers face-to-face contact and provides valuable legal services at competitive and reasonable costs. The Law Offices of Frank S. Moore, APC in San Francisco and Healdsburg, California, has attorneys on staff and "of counsel" that are committed and dedicated to clients and have extensive experience in the following areas of practice: • Business Litigation • Appeals and Writs • Federal and White Collar Criminal Defense • Wrongful Death • Personal Injury • Civil Rights • Disability...

Christopher Whang is a Civil Litigator representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, particularly commercial landlord-tenant issues, contract disputes, bankruptcy, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims. Most notably, Christopher has worked with several, high-profile, Fortune 500 companies in the Bay Area in various litigation matters. Christopher has extensive experience in the full spectrum of litigation, including pre-lawsuit investigations, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, performing legal research, motion practice, trial preparation, negotiations, and client interaction. Prior to becoming a Civil Litigator, Christopher worked at various Public Defender offices all across the Bay Area and Sacramento....

Stuart Tubis is a civil litigator representing clients in a wide range of matters, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims and intellectual property disputes. Stuart regularly counsels businesses on the full spectrum of ADA compliance and represents their interests in civil litigation and Department of Justice investigations. Stuart has a background in technology, which provides a unique aptitude for web accessibility issues (a subject of increasing importance given recent regulatory action). Stuart has experience in all aspects of litigation, including negotiation, binding-arbitration, trial advocacy, settlement and alternative dispute resolution.

D. Edward Hays is a founding member of Marshack Hays LLP. He graduated with honors from California State University at Fullerton in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. He then graduated from the University of Southern California Law Center in 1992, becoming a Hale Moot Court Honors program member. He was admitted to practice in 1992. He has been a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist with the State Bar of California since 2016. Ed also has been selected on numerous occasions to lecture to national, state, county, and local bar associations on various legal topics. Some of these topics include...

Reid A. Winthrop is the founder and managing partner of Winthrop Law Group. Mr. Winthrop previously worked for Stroock, Stroock & Lavan, LLP where he handled hundreds of litigation matters involving all types of insurance disputes including: commercial general liability, specialty lines insurance, property and casualty insurance, life, health and disability insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, as well as both small and complex business disputes. He also represented insurance companies in first-party and third-party insurance lawsuits involving an array insurance issues, insurance bad faith and punitive damages. Mr. Winthrop also was integral in addressing issues involving an insurer’s...

When searching for a lawyer to represent you, it is important that you find someone who will work tirelessly on your matter. An experienced lawyer and business person who knows to look at all options available to you. Attorney N. “Nick” Zargarpour has the experience, personality, and drive necessary to lead your matter to a successful resolution. A graduate of USC Entrepreneur Program and the UWLA School of Law, Mr. Zargarpour has over 18 years of experience practicing law and over 35 years of experience working in an entrepreneurial business sphere. This combined legal and business training has...

I zealously counsel clients with an array of Financial, Business and Commercial Law matters. Licensed in California since 1976, I am an experienced mediator and also a veteran trial attorney.

My expertise lies in helping companies solve problems and seize opportunities. I am dedicated to aggressive advocacy focused on my clients' specific goals and objectives.

Visit my website for more information and representative cases. Contact me to see how I can assist you in resolving difficulties and creating opportunities.

Barbra Arnold has over ten years of experience representing management in all facets of labor and employment law, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trades secrets, collective bargaining with unions and wage and hour law including class actions relating to failure to pay overtime, and meal and rest period claims.

Barbra advises employers nationwide in these areas as well as on disability and religious accommodation, protected leaves of absence, personnel policies, employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, employment contracts, employee discipline and discharge, union avoidance and labor relations. She lectures and consults in these areas and on other employment-related...

Susan Allison handles diverse, complex business litigation matters, including intellectual property and entertainment litigation, defendants' professional malpractice, class action defense, anti-SLAPP motions and appeals, and healthcare litigation.

Equally at home in federal and state trial courts, and experienced in trials, arbitrations and appellate issues, Susan identifies her clients' litigation objectives early on and develops strategies designed to achieve those objectives efficiently and effectively.

Mr. Ahmadshahi's area of practice is Intellectual Property Laws including Patent Prosecution and Litigation, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Unfair Business Practices. Before starting his firm, Mr. Ahmadshahi was a partner at Law Offices of Kayhan S. Shakib where he practiced intellectual property law as well as general law focusing on litigation in the areas of real estate, business, and personal injury cases.

Prior to the practice of law, Mr. Ahmadshahi was a staff scientist at C.E. Niehoff & Co., a defense contractor which manufactures state-of-the-art generators for military vehicles. Mr. Ahmadshahi also held the position of Research Engineer with the University of...

David Ma is a partner in Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP's corporate practice.

David serves as transactional advisor to a wide variety of public and private companies, institutional investors and entrepreneurs. From early stage to exit, David counsels clients on a range of business transactions including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions (buy- and sell-side), fundraising (equity and debt), investments (minority and control), joint ventures, restructuring and venture capital investments.

In addition to serving as transactional advisor, David also acts as external general counsel to middle-market companies. In this capacity, David advises and directly reports to CEOs and other senior leadership on...

Beth Acevedo applies a broad background in estate planning, estate and trust administration and tax law to develop customized, multi-generational estate plans for high net worth individuals and families. Through the careful crafting of trusts, wills, powers of attorney and health care directives, Beth identifies and addresses potential conflicts before they occur while maintaining the clients' interpersonal and wealth transfer goals. Beth's compassionate and detailed approach to estate and trust administration matters brings beneficiaries and fiduciaries peace of mind during what can be an emotionally stressful time.

Beth has an Executive LL.M. in Taxation from New York University. While in law...

Andrew is a partner in JMBM’s Litigation department and a member of the Appellate, Patent Litigation, and Professional Liability Defense Groups. He has litigated a wide array of subject matters, including legal and actuarial malpractice cases, breach of fiduciary duty and related business disputes, patent, copyright and trademark infringement cases, and commercial lease and contract actions. Andrew also regularly advises local California businesses on corporate governance and management issues. His clients span a variety of industries, from international law firms and national restaurant chains to major record labels and commercial landlords.

Andrew is actively involved in every part of the litigation...

Joseph F. Klatt is a veteran California litigator with demonstrated expertise representing individual and institutional clients in complex civil litigation matters. He is skilled in handling all facets of litigation, including initiating and planning a case, managing discovery, drafting dispositive motions and briefs, conducting depositions, trying and resolving cases, handling complex writs and appeals, and negotiating significant settlements in high stakes cases. He is recognized for handling complex, unique, and troublesome cases, providing innovative litigation strategies, looking at legal issues from multiple and unorthodox angles, and cost-effectively achieving his clients’ objectives.

Joseph was the Valedictorian of his law school...

Beverly Hills Law Corp., PC was founded on a simple idea: provide a select group of clients with the highest caliber legal representation possible. We are a boutique law firm, located in Beverly Hills, California, catering to the transactional and litigation needs of entrepreneurs, new and growing businesses, and select individuals. Our firm is committed to providing both exceptional legal service as well as exceptional client service. Our efficient approach to the practice of law enables us to streamline operations and reduce overhead. We pass these savings along to our clients in the form of reasonable hourly billing rates....

Previous career in computer industry, head of advanced software development and systems architecture for joint venture of two major computer manufacturers. Active in community affairs and politics in Sacramento, California. Former lobbyist for motorcyclists' rights in California legislature. Represented scores of trademark owners (including a world-famous brand) and content creators, consistently achieving clients' goals against some formidable adversaries including Marvel, Viacom, Electronic Arts, and Alexander McQueen.

Ori Blumenfeld is a senior associate with Margulies Faith LLP. Mr. Blumenfeld focuses his practice in all areas of complex bankruptcy and insolvency, corporate restructuring, distressed assets, acquisition and disposition, and related litigation matters. In terms of his corporate bankruptcy expertise, Mr. Blumenfeld has represented debtors, trustees, and both secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy courts. In addition, a substantial portion of his work consists of serving as general or special counsel to federal and state receivers appointed to general equity, Family Code, rents and profits, Health and Safety Code, and regulatory receiverships, as well as bankruptcy trustees, and...

Bruce Napell has specialized in representing franchisees for over 18 years, delivering dedicated legal services and results to franchisees and business throughout California and nationwide. Mr. Napell is a certified specialist in franchise and distribution law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the State Bar’s Franchise and Distribution Law Committee, and served as the Committee’s Chairman in 2011-2012. He is also currently Vice-Chairman of the State Bar’s Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Committee, which writes and grades the certified specialist exam, and will become the chairman in October 2016.

Jamie Ogden is a partner in the Taxation and Trusts & Estates Groups. He advises individuals and business entities on a range of tax planning, tax controversy and estate planning matters. In addition to his experiences in private practice, Jamie also brings several years of service from both state and federal government, including a federal district court clerkship with the Honorable Patricia A. Seitz in Miami, Florida.

Jamie routinely advises U.S. and non-U.S. individuals on complex income, estate and gift tax planning, along with business succession and general family office matters. He serves as lead tax counsel on M&A transactions, financing,...

Michael N. Steuch is a Business Law attorney specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity & Debt Financing, and Outside General Counsel matters. With over 20 years of experience, he provides California businesses with trusted legal advocacy.

A highly skilled professional, Michael is committed to superior representation focused on meeting the needs of his clients. Visit his website to see representative experience and transactions, or call for a consultation.

Michael earned his J.D. from UCLA in 1998. He has been recognized by M&A Advisor and named a Southern California Rising Star by Los Angeles Magazine.

Attorney Ranvir is a dynamic, focused and hard-working lawyer who values transparency and integrity.

Estate Planning:

Ranvir helps create professional estate plans that will satisfy individual and family members’ personal, financial, and tax goals. This includes the preparation of customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deed transfers and advanced health care directives.

Corporate Law:

Ranvir advises individuals, joint partnerships, startups and emerging companies in tech and non-tech, including cannabis on corporate formation, M&A, financing, SAFEs and IPOs, general corporate counseling, as well as on non-corporate matters such as employment, licensing, securities compliance and general corporate counseling.

Prior Experience:

Prior to founding Insight Legal, P.C.,...

Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber, & Cohen, A Law Corporation, utilizes a unique team approach designed to achieve optimal outcomes. For example, when a client's case presents complex legal issues, we bring the presiding partners together in order to fully assess the situation and to determine the most direct, efficient, and effective strategy. Our firm always aims to create innovative and positive solutions via the comprehensive legal knowledge of our attorneys.

Mark S. Adams focuses his practice on business litigation, including, contracts, products liability, corporate and partnership disputes, and hospitality litigation. On behalf of hotel and resort owners, Mark has successfully litigated the termination of long-term, no-cut, hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, fiduciary duty issues, investor-owner disputes, TOT assessments, and more. He also has significant litigation experience in representing real estate developers and real estate investors.

Mark has wide-ranging trial experience in commercial disputes, including complex multi-party litigation and class actions. He has tried numerous cases in state courts, federal courts, and in domestic and international arbitrations, and is a frequent author...

Mike joined the State Bar of California in 2009 and has been admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of California and in the Central District of California’s federal court.

Mike has represented and assisted numerous businesses with identifying and implementing strategies to manage risk, protect against exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect company assets. As a business litigator, Mike has been first chair in numerous trials, arbitrations, and mediations. His case work involves complex business disputes, real estate and development disputes, securities fraud defense, protecting intellectual property, commercial debt collection, and judgment recovery.

In 2004, Mike graduated from...

Since being admitted to the California State Bar in 1978, Scott has been practicing law in the areas of construction, business, employment, and real estate, representing contractors, property owners, and others in the construction industry. As an experienced trial attorney, Scott has tried and arbitrated more than 200 cases. On the transactional side of law he has counseled and assisted hundreds of business clients on legal issues ranging from the formation and operation of new businesses to the sale and dissolution of existing businesses.

After graduating with honors from California State University at Pomona in 1974 with a degree...

I live and work in Simi Valley and have practiced here since 1999.
I love practicing law in Simi Valley and providing my community with personal and experienced legal services, with integrity and attention.

In 2006 I started my own practice, and now serve Ventura County and Los Angeles County. I have an extensive probate and estate planning practice (trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, health care directives, etc.) My practice also includes guardianships, real estate and business transactional law.

Prior to law school, I worked in the public service sector from 1987 to 1994, first in a U.S. Congressional office, and thereafter...