Calabasas Lawyers

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,...

Dmitriy Cherepinskiy’s impressive litigation experience places him among some of the most decorated trial lawyers. Various entities, including such prestigious organizations as the NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS and SUPER LAWYERS, recognized his achievements in the legal field.

Dmitriy became a lawyer in 2002. His first job as a lawyer was at a boutique firm, where he represented plaintiffs with catastrophic injuries. From 2003 to 2015, he had been working at one of the most renowned and preeminent health care and professional liability defense law firms in the U.S.

Dmitriy has litigated hundreds of highly complex matters in...

Evan Hoffman concentrates his practice areas in complex financial fraud class actions, qui tam, and False Claims Act cases. He has successfully represented private whistleblowers and public pension funds in groundbreaking state and federal multi-district litigation against global custodial banks for foreign exchange fraud. In addition to his class action work, Mr. Hoffman represents and has helped obtain substantial settlements for plaintiffs who have contracted mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos. He is involved in the firm’s Birth Defects and farmworker pesticide litigation practice, working for clients exposed to dangerous and unsafe chemicals. Evan...

I am a seasoned trial attorney primarily focused on Plaintiff’s Personal Injury litigation. Throughout my career, I have successfully achieved verdicts and settlements on behalf of my clients totaling in excess of $50 million. Additionally, I served as co-lead counsel in Secci v. United Independent Taxi Drivers, Inc., a case that led to a published opinion from the California Court of Appeal.

Representing Clients in California If you or your loved one has suffered harm because of the abuse or neglect of a nursing home or assisted living facility, you don’t just look for any lawyer. You need a passionate advocate who will completely invest himself in your case. Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney Ben Yeroushalmi is the principal of Yeroushalmi Law, a law firm exclusively dedicated to protecting and fighting for victims of elder abuse and neglect. He has nearly fifteen years of experience litigating elder abuse cases and protecting the rights of the elderly and has recovered millions in compensation for his...

I. Benjamin Blady is the founding partner of Blady Workforce Law Group, APC, where he heads the Los Angeles Labor and Employment law and Class Action practice. Since 1994, Mr. Blady has focused his practice on employment law and labor law, wage and hour litigation, and class action litigation.

Ben Blady has handled claims for wrongful or unlawful termination, discrimination (age, disability, gender, race, sex, sexual orientation), maternity leave, pregnancy leave, sexual harassment, failure to pay wages, unpaid wages, employee misclassification, failure to reasonably accommodate health conditions, retaliation, sick leave and whistle-blowing. Mr. Blady has successfully represented clients in individual employee,...

The Law Offices of Susan A. Rodriguez, APC guides employers through the maze of California employment law to help clients assess and minimize risk. We resolve employment, commercial and bankruptcy adversary disputes on their behalf in a results-oriented and cost-efficient manner that enables business owners to focus on productivity and growth.

In addition to handling employment law matters such as harassment and discrimination, DFEH complaints, and wrongful termination, Susan and her team specialize in defending class action employment lawsuits as well as litigation under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and wage and hour laws.

After graduating with honors from USC, Alex Sarajian received his J.D. from Loyola Law School. Prior to forming LA Injury Attorneys, Mr. Sarajian worked at the nationally recognized firm of Geragos & Geragos where he practiced in the areas of civil litigation, products liability, and insurance bad faith. Mr. Sarajian has over 20 years experience in handling personal injury cases of various complexity. As a former insurance adjuster and fraud investigator for Farmers Insurance Exchange, Mr. Sarajian gained invaluable insights as to the claims handling process and procedures which allows him great latitude and experience in securing high dollar settlements...

Steven S. Yamin is a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. He co-founded M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers and currently serves as a co-managing partner. Mr. Yamin represents accident victims injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and other accidents caused by the negligence of a business or individual. He also represents family members in wrongful death claims against those who caused their loved one’s death. Over his career, Mr. Yamin and his firm have won over $400 million in personal injury compensation for their clients. Many of Mr. Yamin’s clients have sustained catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries. An accident suffered during...

The Law Offices of Ryan Rodriguez is a boutique Criminal Defense law firm that is dedicated to providing effective legal representation for clients located throughout the Orange County and Los Angeles County areas. We defend clients who have been charged with a variety of felony and misdemeanor crimes, including DUI – Driving Under the Influence, Drug Crimes, DMV Hearings, Weapons Crimes, Theft, Fraud, Assault and Battery, Murder, and more... If you have recently been arrested or know someone that has been arrested, you are most likely extremely scared, confused, and worried about the road that lies ahead. We...

Award winning personal injury attorney with major case wins in counties throughout California, including Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County. John Bisnar is the founder and senior partner of one of the top California personal injury law firms, Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, whose roots can be traced back to Bisnar & Associates, which he founded in 1978. Mr. Bisnar is a native of Southern California. He served active duty in the U.S. Army in the Pacific and South East Asia. In 1974 he graduated with honors from California State University, Long Beach, with a B.S. Degree in...

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.

I have been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991. I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, AV-Rated by Martindale.com and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. My firm is designed to give personalized service to my clients, doing this right the first time.

For over 6 years, Michael has represented hundreds of clients in all types of workers’ compensation cases. Michael is a committed legal professional, willing to do whatever it takes to protect his clients’ rights at all times. His clients often point out that his extensive experience in analyzing, negotiating, navigating, and litigating workers’ compensation matters were crucial in obtaining the maximum compensation possible for their cases.

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.

I help clients by protecting the positive results they achieve in court or – when a trial has gone against the client – vindicating the client’s rights and getting them a second chance. High stakes litigation is like chess played in three dimensions. While the trial team works to win the case at trial, I focus on what will happen afterwards. Beginning even before the jury is chosen, I work to ensure that the clients’ themes and points are presented in the best way to persuade an appellate court, and that the client’s objections to any adverse decisions have...

The Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, P.C. in Los Angeles offers clients of all walks of life professional representation and guidance for trust litigation. When a trust is caught up in a dispute, either due to how the trust is being interpreted or the behaviors of the trustee, the matter can unravel quickly into a heated legal contest with significant assets at stake. Attorney Shapiro and his legal team react and act with genuine urgency to do what is best for their clients. The law firm can handle probate litigation cases involving a failure to file tax returns, improper...

Currently providing associated counsel assistance to self-represented attorneys in the disciplinary process. Primary responsibilities include preparing written and documentary responses to Investigations Unit of the State Bar of California, providing advice and guidance in negotiation of resolution of matters before the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel, and hearing and trial preparation assistance for matters before the State Bar Court.

Trial Lawyer, CEO &Founder of Martinian & Associates, Inc. I recognized by my peers, clients, and the public as a skilled trial attorney in California. Martinian & Associates firm represents individuals as well as families and corporations. Each individual at Martinian & Associates Inc. is absolutely dedicated to providing the highest quality of defense for our clients. We aim to accomplish this through aggressive tactics both in and outside of the courtroom. Our team is made up of highly qualified individuals that are ready to represent you in your case. Our Los Angeles attorneys have a history of successful case results. In...

Michael A. Brooks has significant experience in all areas of real estate law, with an emphasis on representing purchasers, sellers, landlords and tenants in connection with the acquisition, disposition and leasing of real property interests. Michael also has experience representing private and institutional investors and owners and developers in connection with the development and financing of commercial real estate properties. In addition, he assists clients in connection with land use issues, dispute resolution, construction contracts, unlawful detainer actions, condominium establishment, condominium owners’ association issues, due diligence, and other business matters, including choice of entity, business formation, and partnership...

Louis J. Esbin is a Financial Lawyer with over twenty-four years of experience in Bankruptcy, Commercial Law, Secured and Unsecured Transactions, Buy-Outs, and Litigation, representing individuals, small businesses, corporate start-ups, as well as clients from Wall Street Broker Dealers, Las Vegas Casinos, Banks, and Nonbank Lenders. He is the only Certified Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization practicing in the Santa Clarita Valley. He was a founding member and during 2008, he was president of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association (with 160 members the second largest consumer bankruptcy attorney association in the...

Nicole Duncan is a lawyer and founding partner at Duncan Family Law. She earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Whittier Law School and is licensed to practice law in California and Colorado. Nicole has an International Law certification from King's College London and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from USC Marshall School of Business. Over the past years, she has successfully litigated many complex cases involving custody disputes and high-conflict divorce proceedings. She has developed an extensive network of contacts throughout California. Nicole's practice includes family law, divorce, mediation, legal separation agreements, child custody disputes, spousal support...

Shahab Mossavar-Rahmani is a managing partner at Omega Law Group, PC and a dedicated personal injury attorney. As a skilled advocate, he genuinely cares about his clients and resolving their legal matters. Shahab has devoted his legal career to representing injury victims, always striving to help them secure the fair compensation they deserve. He has sharp litigation skills and incisive negotiation tactics. His skills have been recognized time and time again, most recently with inclusion in the 2019 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list, which he has obtained every year since 2015. Formerly a deputy public defender in Orange County, Shahab...

I am an intellectual property and internet law trial attorney. I graduated from New York University Law School where I attended on an academic scholarship. I began my career handling intellectual property litigation at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in Los Angeles. At Quinn, my engineering background led me to a spot on teams litigating on behalf of Silicon Valley titans like Google and LinkedIn, among other technology companies. After Quinn, I joined an internet law practice group at a prominent Los Angeles litigation boutique before establishing Syverson, Lesowitz & Gebelin as a name partner.

I routinely handle cases related to...

Quinn Mayberry was inspired by the strong legal advocacy of his father and grandfather from a young age, which motivated him to pursue a career in law. He enrolled at Harvard Law School, where he received a comprehensive legal education. After joining the firm, Quinn has dedicated most of his time to personal injury cases. He brings a fresh perspective and embodies the tireless work ethic that defines Mayberry Law, consistently striving to meet and exceed client expectations.

Sherry Cross is a member of both the California and Florida bars, as well as many professional and community service organizations. Some of these include; The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, The Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Criminal Courts Bar Association. Additionally, a volunteer coach of a local high school mock trial team. Sherry Cross is an extremely skilled advocate and is not afraid of a fight. S.C. Cross has obtained hundreds of pre-trial acquittals and has produced thousands of positive results for clients based on experience as a trial attorney and...

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.,...

Attorney Brian Michaels is a 23 year veteran of the California Criminal And Family Law Courts. Attorney Michaels spent the first 8 years of his career as a big city Prosecutor where he cut his teeth in the trial courts of Los Angeles where he earned accolades as a Top Prosecutor. Attorney Michaels worked for the Los Angeles Police Department during the height of the infamous Rampart Scandal as a Civil Defense Attorney. Michaels is unique among Attorneys in Southern California as very few have any Prosecutorial experience and most set out on their own straight out of Law School....

Simon has spent nearly a decade training and working with top-rated California personal injury attorneys and has represented thousands of clients. His achievements have earned him a Lead Counsel rating from Thompson-Reuters and a listing as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. as well as the Top 40 Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers.

Simon has a doctorate in law from Loyola Law School and graduated with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, he is a member of and admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States and...

I am a trial advocate set on making my clients whole again. I understand insurance companies tatics and implement a comprehensive strategy to get the maximum recovery for my clients both financially and physically.

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...

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.

Brennan Swain's legal practice emphasizes patent and trademark law, including prosecution, litigation and client counseling.

Growing up in a family of engineers, Brennan was immersed from a young age in the engineering world, particularly the mechanical arts. While working regularly in his father's high-tech industrial coatings company in high school and college, he received hands-on experience with the inner workings of industrial machines and engines. After law school, Brennan's first job as a patent attorney also included working as an engineer for a small high-tech company. As a result of this experience, unlike many patent attorneys, Brennan has hands-on experience...

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...

Nicholas J. Bontrager (Nicholas) received his J.D. from the University of La Verne College of Law in 2007 and his B.A. in Law and Society with a Minor in Global Peace and Security from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2004. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in December of 2007, and is admitted to practice in all District Courts in California, the District Court of Colorado, the District Court for Northern Florida, the District Court for Western Wisconsin, the District Courts for Northern and Southern Illinois as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of...

Oliver O. Naimi has a personal passion for representing injury victims. He was involved in a catastrophic accident when he was eighteen years old, where he was taken advantage of by the insurance company, who did not want to take responsibility for the accident. As a result, he changed course from pursuing a medical degree to becoming a lawyer in order to protect those who have been harmed by others. Oliver made the commitment to stand up for and protect the rights of individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to the negligent actions of another in personal injury cases....

After attending his first trial at the age of five, Andrew Biren knew he wanted to be a personal injury lawyer just like his father. Attorney Andrew is a passionate legal advocate who devotes his time to representing those who have suffered due to others' negligence in the Los Angeles area. He has extensive experience in the legal field, starting his path as a legal clerk at the young age of 14. This foundation has equipped him to provide invaluable counsel and representation to his clients. From wrongful death to catastrophic injuries, Attorney Biren is ready to stand up for...

With more than 40 years of legal experience, Attorney Matthew B.F. Biren offers zealous and compassionate advocacy for his clients. Completely devoted to personal injury and litigation matters, Mr. Biren is a force to be reckoned with in and out of the courtroom in Los Angeles. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers® list for 10 straight years, demonstrating his standing in the legal community and among clients. Mr. Biren takes on cases involving everything from catastrophic injuries to spinal cord and brain damage. As a dedicated professional, he always goes above and beyond to secure the best possible...

David S. Kestenbaum has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1979. He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed as a Super Lawyer every year. He has also been named as a Preeminent Criminal Defense Attorney by LexisNexis. Mr. Kestenbaum Was recently elected to serve a second term as a Trustee of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association where he has been the Chair of the Criminal Law Section since 2011. Additionally, he was elected to the Board of Governors of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ), a statewide Association of attorneys whose goal it is to make...