Atwood Lawyers

Michael Burgis, Esq., is a knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive trial attorney who focuses on obtaining maximum results for the injured. Mr. Burgis’s current focus is workers’ compensation and employment law, but his practice also includes handling personal injury cases.

A California native, Mr. Burgis earned a B.S. degree in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2003. In 2008, Mr. Burgis earned a J.D. from Southwestern Law School and was admitted to the California Bar.

Mr. Burgis began his career working with Glauber Berenson, a well-known and respected worker’s compensation law firm. During his...

Eric S. Hartman is a southern California attorney with several decades of experience and offices located in Huntington Beach, serving coastal and other southern California communities. Mr. Hartman places an emphasis on personally meeting with clients and honestly analyzing their legal needs and objectives. He has earned the highest peer rating available from the Martindale-Hubbell lawyer rating service based on competency and ethics. Mr. Hartman's current law practice emphasizes (1) business law, from start-ups to well established local and national businesses, including corporate and limited liability company formations, transactional and business litigation matters; (2) estate...

Jonathan Yong has had a very distinguished legal career. Starting his path as a Jurist at Trinity Law School, Jonathan always strived to become the best, and he knew that law school alone would not be enough. Not one to back away from a challenge throughout law school, he competed on the school moot court team and assisted with the publication of “The Laws of Korea”, a textbook recognized by the Ministry of Justice in South Korea which teaches Korean Law for American Jurists. Understanding the importance of the trend towards mediation and arbitration within the United States, Jonathan then...

I am a Southern California attorney practicing in Taxation, Estate Planning, and Business law. With my Master of Laws in Taxation and the experience leading teams of attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents, I am able to help my clients identify key needs and provide solutions tailored to their goals. I am a full-service tax law practitioner, offering a broad range of representation, including tax audit or controversy, income tax planning, estate planning, or business representation. By combining a fundamental understanding of the big picture with the complexity of daily interactions and experiences, I provide proactive solutions to a diversity of clients,...

Ms. McNeil practices exclusively in the area of employment law and business litigation. She represents employers at trial, mediation and arbitration on employment litigation, wage and hour actions, multi-plaintiff and single plaintiff cases involving various employment claims, including discrimination and harassment, wrongful discharge, unfair competition, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Ms. McNeil, regularly advises a wide range of corporations, large and small, on labor and employment-related issues, including wage and hour matters under state law and the FLSA, unfair competition, reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") and the Fair Employment...

After being raised in Torrance, California, I began pursuing my career in law by attending the University of California Irvine for undergraduate studies. I continued my studies at Loyola Law School and completed my education in 2001, and shortly after was admitted to the California State Bar.

Bryan R. Kazarian is a former Orange County district attorney, current professor of Criminal Law and practicing attorney.

His years of experience and involvement in thousands of cases has made him one of Orange County’s most experienced criminal defense attorneys. His dedication to protecting the rights and freedoms of ordinary people who make honest mistakes has kept many good people out of the prison system in California.

Accomplished entertainment attorney with over 35 years of experience representing clients in the music, film, television, and performing arts industries.

Magarian & DiMercurio is AV Preeminent rated law firm that is focused on business and employment litigation and counseling. The firm represent clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County.

David A. Berstein is a founding partner of Myers Berstein LLP where he concentrates his law practice on intellectual property-related litigation and business disputes. Over the past 15 years, Mr. Berstein has handled numerous cases before the Superior and Federal District Courts in California as well as proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In 1996, Mr. Berstein’s legal background began at the Law Firm of Horton Barbaro & Reilly in Santa Ana where he initially clerked for Managing Partner, Jay Cordell Horton. Mr. Berstein worked as an associate...

Lead counsel in employment litigation matters including wrongful termination, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower, trade secrets/unfair competition, age discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, wage and hour, arbitrations, Labor Commissioner hearings, and investigations. Advise employers regarding compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Negotiation of dispute resolution, employment contracts, and severance agreements. Read More Lead counsel in a wide variety of business litigation matters involving shareholder and LLC member disputes, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, collection of accounts receivable, supply chain disputes, commercial leases, product failures, warranty claims, product recalls, unfair competition, defense of consumer claims, quality control...

Kyle D. Kring is a founding partner of Kring & Chung, LLP. He is a veteran of a number of lengthy jury trials in both State and Federal Court. He has experience in all aspects of litigation, with specialties in construction defect litigation, public and private construction law, public works contracting, employment law, products liability, insurance coverage disputes and real estate litigation matters.

Robin Huggins is a partner and supervising attorney in Kring & Chung’s family law department. With more than 17 years in experience and knowledge as a family law attorney, she has a demonstrated track record of effectively guiding and counseling her clients through the difficulties of various family law matters. Ms. Huggins prides herself on providing sensitive yet insightful advice tailored to a client’s budgetary constraints, but can aggressively advocate her client’s position in the court room when necessary. Ms. Huggins was admitted to practice law in California in May of 1998. Since her admission, she has focused...

Gerald has been serving clients across a broad range of practice areas for over 25 years. He has extensive experience with conflict resolution, including in business, real estate, and divorce cases. His focus is on providing high-quality, practical solutions while educating his clients about stress management. He brings his hands-on experience and his ability to turn conflict into conversation to each case. Gerald approaches legal disputes using his skills as an attorney, businessman, litigator, and mediator. Making sure that his clients are able to move forward with confidence and peace is his goal.

I come from a long line of family law attorneys. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist in Family Law dedicate to providing caring outstanding service to my clients.

My areas of specialty relate to custody, visitation, support, division of assets and domestic violence. I also handle pre and post nuptial agreements.

I have also obtained an MBA from Pepperdine University in 1981

Evolution Tax and Legal is a top of the line International Tax firm based in Irvine, CA. We help both individuals and small to medium-sized businesses navigate the complicated world of international tax.

Firm founder, Alton Moore is a dually licensed California attorney and CPA. Alton has a vast experience in both the legal and tax worlds.
Prior to Evolution Tax and Legal, Alton's career began in Big 4 accounting with Ernst & Young, LLP, where he worked primarily amongst the international, state and local, and real estate tax compliance and consulting practices.
Alton then moved to an in-house role with a large...

Born in Virginia. Traveled extensively and worked abroad. Attended Nurnberg American High School in Nurnberg, Germany and George C. Marshall Regional High School In Ankara, Turkey. B.A. in International Relations from University of Arizona, 1975. J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, 1979. Phi Alpha Delta legal Fraternity. Rule 9 Limited Admission to Practice in Washington State, 1979. Admitted to California Bar, 1980. Admitted to U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, 1981. Parliamentarian, NASBA. Past delegate ABA. Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court. Member Family Law section...

Hannah B. Stetson graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a double major in Communication and Philosophy, Politics and Law. Ms. Stetson went on to the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, where she served as Staff Editor and Articles Editor for the Chapman Law Review, and earned CALI awards for the highest class grade in seven courses.

During law school, Ms. Stetson clerked for private firms specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation, as well as for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. She was also a judicial extern for...

A partner of Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, Attorney Morgan Stewart has cultivated a supreme reputation of unparalleled advocacy for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and assault. He has assisted in recovering over $88 million in some of the most notorious and massive cases against abusive individuals and the institutions which protect them, including the monumental $31 million global settlement he helped obtain on behalf of young boys who were sexually assaulted by their high school wrestling coach.

Attorney Stewart is known for his inspiring work defending victims of childhood sexual abuse, assault, harassment, or molestation, as well as his relentless...

If you are seeking an attorney for estate planning, tax planning or wills you need an experienced attorney who will be able to guide you through the process. Call our firm today to for a free case evaluation.

I have extensive experience in legal, finance, management and company-building.

As an attorney, my focus has been on transactional drafting and negotiation and providing ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation to numerous private individuals as well as companies in varied fields such as media and entertainment, oil and gas, mining and exploration, virtual reality technologies, private health care, cannabis, and mortgage lending and real estate.

As an entertainment professional, I have acquired, or produced, and distributed dozens of feature films, while usually being active in managing the business and legal affairs of most the companies I have worked for or founded. My...

I have thirty-eight years of legal experience. My legal practice is in civil matters involving maritime law, personal injury and business law. I have handled a wide variety of cases and have associations with other legal specialists. My goal is to represent my clients effectively and economically to produce high-quality legal services resulting in a successful outcome for my clients.

Mary Melech is an associate attorney at Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law, which she attended on scholarship. She focuses her practice primarily on family law, with an emphasis in child custody, domestic violence, and child support. Her commitment to clients gained her a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. She is a member of multiple, prestigious organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union of South California, the American Bar Association, and...

Timothy J. Ryan has practiced personal injury law in Southern California for over 35 years. With over $1 Billion recovered on behalf of his clientele, those who retain Timothy J. Ryan & Associates for their personal injury case know that they are receiving representation from one of the best attorneys in the nation.

I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective plans tailored for each client. I have been a practicing attorney since May of 2011. Prior to attending law school, I was a family law and estate planning paralegal for approximately 20 years. In that time I acted as a Paralegal for several attorneys. After establishing my own practice, I used all of my skills and knowledge to develop my family law practice. I raised my three children as a single mother while working and attending...