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Criminal Defense
Long Beach criminal law specialist, attorney Matthew Kaestner, is certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California as a criminal law specialist. The practice is dedicated solely to the defense of criminal cases. He brings over 30 years to the aggressive defense of every client he takes. History of expert defense of all criminal law cases from murder to misdemeanor offenses.
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Criminal Defense
Laguna Hills and Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Alan Castillo represents clients facing a broad range of misdemeanor and felony charges, including assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, sexual assault, DUI, drug possession and drug possession with intent to sell.
Alan Castillo received a B.A. from University of California, Los Angeles in 1990. In 1994, he earned his J.D. from Loyola Marymount University. Additionally, he attended the National College for DUI Defense from 2000 through 2005.
Alan Castillo has represented clients in thousands of cases, including International Law cases with the American Civil Liberties Union and more than...
Alan Castillo received a B.A. from University of California, Los Angeles in 1990. In 1994, he earned his J.D. from Loyola Marymount University. Additionally, he attended the National College for DUI Defense from 2000 through 2005.
Alan Castillo has represented clients in thousands of cases, including International Law cases with the American Civil Liberties Union and more than...
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Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
More than 40 years, our "HARD HITTING & AGGRESSIVE" Attorneys have Defended our Clients "LIKE FAMILY" in all of the four Orange Courts for both Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal charges as well as Business Law & Litigation matters.
Whether fighting for our client's legal rights and freedom or seeking the most advantageous & successful outcome in a Business Law/Litigation matter, we are always in our "CLIENT'S CORNER" fighting for them at the lowest possible costs.
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IP and Trademarks
I am Brian P. Kinder, the managing partner at The Kinder Law Group, APC, where I focus solely on Intellectual Property ("IP"). I am recognized as one of the few attorneys in Southern California honored as Super Lawyers, Rising Stars in this field. For over ten years, I have been dedicated to helping my clients develop and safeguard their valuable IP rights globally, with a comprehensive understanding of both domestic and international laws related to patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, false advertising, and franchise.
In the transactional aspect of my work, I concentrate on aiding clients in safely marketing and distributing...
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Personal Injury
Clark Fielding is passionate about fighting for the “underdog” and standing up to the “bully” and punching back. As such, he concentrates his law practice on Plaintiff Personal Injury. In Clark, clients who have been wronged and injured have a tenacious advocate with compassion, integrity and a winning track record. He and his team have successfully and strategically handled complex catastrophic and fatal injury cases. These tragic cases include wrongful death, quadriplegia and traumatic brain injuries. He is a leader who builds people up. During Law School, he worked as a Commercial Construction Project Manager. He is passionate about the...
Business
Diana Isyanova is a business transactions attorney in Orange County, California. As the founder and principal attorney of Isyanova Law P.C., Diana is dedicated to helping small businesses, startups, and solopreneurs navigate the complexities of business law with a focus on business formation, contract negotiations, and corporate compliance.
Diana earned her BA in Business Economics from the University of California, Irvine, graduating magna cum laude. Her passion for learning and drive for success led her to pursue a legal career. She obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, where she was awarded an...
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Estate Planning and Probate
Amy L. Gostanian Esq., Attorney and Founder of The Estate Lawyers, formerly known as Gostanian Law Group, PC.
“Amy was able to take over handling my parent’s estate from another attorney and I am very grateful for all of her and her staff’s support and help. Amy is very kind and caring and helped me through some tough spots in the process. Billing was very fair and accurate. Communication was timely and greatly appreciated. I’ll be returning to have my own trust done. Thank you, Amy!”
— Lisa
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Shadi Shaffer focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration. Prior to her legal career, Attorney Shaffer had an extensive and diverse work history, which helped her gain skills that have proven invaluable to her legal practice.
Attorney Shaffer opened her own firm so she could protect families, children, and businesses from the CA Probate system and serve as an advocate to prevent clients from the court system. She started the Asset Protection & Elder Law Center over 15 years ago with her best friend (25 years and counting!) Patrick P. Phancao. We wanted to build a...
Attorney Shaffer opened her own firm so she could protect families, children, and businesses from the CA Probate system and serve as an advocate to prevent clients from the court system. She started the Asset Protection & Elder Law Center over 15 years ago with her best friend (25 years and counting!) Patrick P. Phancao. We wanted to build a...
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Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Personal Injury
Mr. Morrell has more than 40 years of experience as an accident & personal injury attorney. He represents those who have lost loved ones in a fatal accident, and those injured in car, truck & motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, hit-and-run cases, dog bites, slip & fall accidents, elder abuse and neglect, and claims against public entities and insurance companies. He holds those responsible for transmitting an STD without warning financially accountable.
"I have often seen, in my many years, too many attorneys who have not done their client the justice that they deserve. Too many attorneys take cases in which they...
"I have often seen, in my many years, too many attorneys who have not done their client the justice that they deserve. Too many attorneys take cases in which they...
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Estate Planning
Four law school degrees and certificate, along with graduate degree. Long time law professor and dean. Professor. Love helping folks. Doing Living Trusts for twenty-one years!
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Business, Real Estate and Stockbroker Fraud
Kenneth W. Chung is experienced in both business litigation and business transactions. Mr. Chung’s business law experience includes real estate, contract, corporate, and employment issues. In addition to his skills as a transactional attorney, Mr. Chung’s aggressive yet thoughtful approach to arbitrations and trials, has distinguished himself as a successful litigator and advocate, in both the courtroom and the office. Mr. Chung counsels and represents a variety of businesses ranging from prestigious multi-national conglomerates to emerging private companies. He is proficient in negotiating and drafting a variety of business agreements including real estate contracts, distribution agreements, employment contracts, business alliance...
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Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
I am Shaffer Cormell, a highly-rated DUI/DWI criminal defense attorney based in California. With more than 30 years of experience, I have committed my career to defending individuals accused of criminal offenses. Reviews about my services as a California criminal defense lawyer can be found on www.avvo.com, Yelp, and Google. If you require a criminal defense attorney, please reach out to the Law Offices of Shaffer Cormell.
You can contact me at 888-922-5051.
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Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Attorney Diane C. Bass has been devoted exclusively to the practice of criminal defense for over 25 years. She represents people who are under investigation and who have been charged with crimes in both state and federal court. Attorney Bass has an outstanding reputation that has earned her the respect of judges, prosecutors and her colleagues throughout Southern California. Her dedication to excellence combined with her extensive trial experience and extremely high ethical standards has obtained excellent results for her clients for many years. She has won numerous trials and received drastically reduced sentences for many of her clients. Forged...
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IP and Trademarks
I focus my practice on trademark prosecution, counseling, enforcement and licensing, as well as providing trademark litigation support and Right of Publicity and copyright protection. I assist clients with social media problems and Amazon Brand Registry issues. I have significant experience in domain name proceedings under the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) System. I earned a ranking in the World Trademark Review 1000: The World's Leading Trademark Professionals (2014-2018). And I co-authored the Right of Publicity Chapter of the ABA's book on digital content and intellectual property issues.
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Tax
Pedram Ben-Cohen is an Attorney-at-Law and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who specializes in civil and criminal tax controversy and litigation. Mr. Ben-Cohen is also a Certified Taxation Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Attorneys who are certified as tax specialists have taken and passed a bar exam in taxation, demonstrated at least 5 years of high level experience in tax, fulfilled ongoing education requirements, and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.
Mr. Ben-Cohen represents clients in civil and criminal tax matters, including voluntary disclosures, offshore matters, audits,...
Mr. Ben-Cohen represents clients in civil and criminal tax matters, including voluntary disclosures, offshore matters, audits,...
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Patents and Trademarks
I am a registered patent attorney and a member of the State Bar of California, with a practice focused on patent and trademark prosecution. I work closely with clients to protect and grow their intellectual property portfolios through strategic, high-quality patent and trademark filings. I pride myself on being highly responsive and approachable, and I am committed to helping clients navigate even the most complex challenges efficiently and effectively.
My practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a wide range of technologies, including software, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices, smartphone applications, data encryption, blockchain, artificial intelligence...
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Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Real Estate
With over 20 years of experience in media, tech, and law, I am passionate about empowering and representing artists and brands in the digital age. Having founded tech companies, digital agencies and a bank - I have a unique view of how business works and thrives.
Originally a techie (early hacker, Cisco CCNA and Microsoft MCSE), I have a unique understanding of the cyber world, AI and emerging technologies.
As an attorney at Sterling Media Law, I focus on media law, cyber law, business law, and real estate law - negotiating complex and creative deals. My mission is to help...
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Appeals, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
For over 35 years, I have been successfully representing clients facing criminal charges or dealing with family law matters. As the Senior Partner of Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation, I work hard to ensure our clients are represented with respect and professionalism. When you hire our firm, you place your trust in a team of attorneys and legal professionals, whose only goal is to obtain the best result possible in your case. You are not alone. We will get through this together.
Personal Injury
David Gammill is a prominent Los Angeles trial attorney and the founder of Gammill Law, a boutique firm dedicated to securing justice in complex personal injury and civil rights cases. Known for his relentless advocacy, David represents individuals harmed by negligence, abuse of power, and systemic injustice—fighting for fair compensation and meaningful reforms that protect clients and their communities.
Drawing upon extensive trial experience, Gammill meticulously prepares each case, leveraging evidence-based strategies and a keen understanding of the legal landscape. His client-centered approach ensures transparent communication and personalized guidance, with a focus on delivering tangible, life-changing results for those facing serious...
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Civil Rights and Employment
Jonathon Kaplan is one of the state’s top trial lawyers, having tried dozens of significant cases involving civil rights, employment claims, wage and overtime matters, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, FEHA, Equal Pay Act, personal injury, product liability, consumer claims, fraud claims and business disputes. He has obtained an overwhelming number of highly successful verdicts for his clients. Jon has served as appellate counsel on many cases, resulting in published California opinions and establishing law in his areas of practice. Based on his winning track record, opposing lawyers know Jon and his law firm, Kaplan Weiss LLP, are ready, willing...
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Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Yitz Weiss is an Employment Law attorney with over a decade of experience in litigating a variety of employment law cases, including unpaid wage and overtime claims, discrimination, harassment, FEHA, Unequal Pay Act, wrongful termination, and sexual assault cases. Yitz counsels clients on pre-litigation employment disputes and represents them from the inception of a lawsuit all the way through trial and even on appeal. Yitz routinely serves as counsel in mediations, binding arbitrations and in major trials.
Upon graduating with a Bachelors degree in Economics from Yeshiva University and obtaining a Degree of Rabbinic Ordination, Yitz Weiss then entered Southwestern University...
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Immigration
Following graduation from the University of Illinois, College of Law, Las Vegas personal injury attorney Paul Padda, began his career in 1994 with the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. litigating complex civil cases in both federal trial and appellate courts. He later was selected to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) where he handled a wide array of civil matters in federal court on behalf of the United States of America. In 2004, Mr. Padda moved to Las Vegas to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney where he...
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Business, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Attorney James R. Dickinson is committed to delivering justice with professionalism, precision, and unwavering advocacy. He provides personalized legal representation tailored to each client's specific needs, with a strong focus on divorce and family law matters.
Mr. Dickinson represents clients in all aspects of divorce, including property division, spousal support, child custody and visitation, and post-judgment modifications. He understands the emotional and financial challenges involved and works closely with clients to develop practical, strategic solutions that protect their rights and long-term interests.
Known for his client-centered approach and attention to detail, Mr. Dickinson thoroughly analyzes each case and pursues the most effective...
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Personal Injury
We will take your case to trial, while other lawyers will fold. Nominated as trial lawyer of the year for 2020 & 2019 by CAALA and named to ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) Brian Breiter had also been named 2015 Litigator Award Winner. Having been conferred this prestigious National Award, the firm ranks among the Top 1% of all lawyers for: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, and Burn Injury Litigation.
Mr. Breiter has also recently been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and has been named to 2013-2020 Southern California Super Lawyers, Brian Breiter is a...
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Appeals
Scott Tillett co-founded Pine Tillett Pine LLP in 2016 where he handles civil appeals, specializing in plaintiff-side appeals with an emphasis on employment matters. Mr. Tillett is recognized as a Certified Appellate Law Specialist by the State Bar of California and he has been named to the Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars list consecutively since 2016. He was selected as one of five finalists for the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles's (CAALA) Appellate Attorney of the Year Award in 2019. Along with his partner, Norman Pine, Mr. Tillett was a recipient of the Daily Journal's 2020 California Lawyer...
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Personal Injury
Quirk Accident & Injury Attorneys is an expert personal injury team serving three states. We tailor our approach to your case by providing professional, personalized, and diligent representation to each case.
Our experience and skill are unmatched. Our foundation is built upon credibility, professionalism and integrity. We emphasize personalized attention and incorporate streamlined processes for a seamless client experience that generates swift and top-notch results.
Our pedigree and client testimonials tell our story. By prioritizing clients first, we deliver success to each and every client.
What Quirk Stands For
Character –We possess credibility, integrity, and honesty. These values...
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Business, Entertainment & Sports, Securities and Trademarks
Jay has represented and advised investors of public companies in shareholder derivative actions and complex class action litigation for over a decade. He helped secure millions of dollars in financial recovery and corporate governance reforms. He investigated and litigated claims involving such issues as accounting fraud, executive compensation, board entrenchment, board elections, corporate takeovers, inadequate internal controls, and violations of the False Claim Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-money laundering laws, and vehicular and aeronautical safety regulations.
Since 2017, Jay has focused his legal practice on helping entrepreneurs successfully form and operate their businesses, representing clients in contract or business...
Since 2017, Jay has focused his legal practice on helping entrepreneurs successfully form and operate their businesses, representing clients in contract or business...
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Personal Injury
After earning his law degree from Loyola Law School and being admitted to the California State Bar, Christopher started his legal career as an associate at a plaintiff’s employment law firm. During his time there, he handled a wide range of labor and employment matters, including disability, harassment, and wage and hour cases. During this time, Christopher also learned how the law can help even the playing field for individuals who normally would not have the means to fight back.
Today, as one of the founding partners of Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Christopher remains passionate about helping others. The most important and...
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Workers' Comp
Scott Silberman, esq. is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation. He has also been recognized by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers Compensation as an Arbitrator. He has experience representing both injured workers as well as employers and insurance companies, but now exclusively represents injured workers and their dependents.
Coming from a family of workers compensation attorneys, and his father being a retired workers' compensation Judge, Scott has literally grown up with workers' compensation. He has written law review articles and lectured to bar associations in regards to changes in workers compensation law.
Prior to becoming one of the founding...
Coming from a family of workers compensation attorneys, and his father being a retired workers' compensation Judge, Scott has literally grown up with workers' compensation. He has written law review articles and lectured to bar associations in regards to changes in workers compensation law.
Prior to becoming one of the founding...
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Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
I strongly believe that every person accused of a crime is entitled to an attorney who zealously advocates and fights on their behalf.
I have been a part of Wallin & Klarich for many years and I remain committed to providing each of my clients with aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation.
When you hire Wallin & Klarich, you hire a team of attorneys who work together to make certain that every legal avenue is explored in the defense of your rights.
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Personal Injury
Ryan Banafshe | California Personal Injury Attorney | Founder of BANA LAW
Ryan Banafshe is an award-winning California personal injury attorney and the founder of BANA LAW, a premier plaintiff-only personal injury firm based in Los Angeles. With over 20 years of experience, Ryan represents injured victims and families throughout California in high-value claims involving car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, dog bites, slip and falls, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death.
Ryan has earned national recognition for his client-first approach and record-setting results. He is listed in Best Lawyers...
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Personal Injury
Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez is a dedicated attorney licensed in California, serving as a Stockton injury lawyer and Los Angeles accident attorney. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from California State University Northridge before pursuing his legal education at Syracuse University College of Law, where he excelled as a member of the Law Review. Gabriel distinguished himself through his participation in the Entertainment and Sports Law Program, as well as the National Security and Counterterrorism Law Program, earning notable awards for his achievements.
With significant legal experience in personal injury, business litigation, and entertainment law, Gabriel has successfully secured millions in...
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Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Mr. Schwartz has been a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney for over 40 yrs.
His ability, fluency and proficiency of criminal law is reflected by the respect he has garnered from his fellow criminal defense, prosecuting attorneys as well as judges.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Schwartz is actively interested in upholding the standards and practices of criminal law. He is the Recipient of the President's Special Award for defending death penalty cases. He lectures at criminal defense seminars on gang evidence. Mr. Schwartz challenges evidence derived from roadblocks, and wiretap evidence. It is also worth noting that he...
His ability, fluency and proficiency of criminal law is reflected by the respect he has garnered from his fellow criminal defense, prosecuting attorneys as well as judges.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Schwartz is actively interested in upholding the standards and practices of criminal law. He is the Recipient of the President's Special Award for defending death penalty cases. He lectures at criminal defense seminars on gang evidence. Mr. Schwartz challenges evidence derived from roadblocks, and wiretap evidence. It is also worth noting that he...
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Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Garret Weinrieb, a graduate of the UCLA School of Law and the University of California, Berkeley (Phi Beta Kappa), draws on 20 years of experience as a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to aggressively represent and protect his clients' rights and interests against all felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, ranging from simple misdemeanors to violent crimes such as assault, sex crimes and murder.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Weinrieb is particularly adept at representing and relating to clients from a broad diversity of backgrounds. He is unwavering in his determination to achieve justice for all...
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
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邓洪律师事务所
2112 Walnut Grove Ave,
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 280-6000
During his 18+ years as an attorney, Mr. Deng has handled thousands of criminal cases, traveled to more than 200 prisons throughout the United States, and been to hundreds of major accidents. Mr. Deng is currently one of the largest Chinese law firms in the United States, with ten American partners, specializing in criminal defense and major accident insurance claims, and has handled cases including the murder of Chinese students at USC, the Asiana Airlines plane crash in San Francisco, the Saipan airliner crash, and the sexual assault case of a...
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Employment and Personal Injury
As founder and head attorney at Johnson Attorneys Group, James Johnson focuses on putting his client’s needs first. While he is certainly proud of the results his law firm has earned over the years, Mr. Johnson continues to work tirelessly on behalf of his clients every day to ensure they are provided with the best possible settlement. His stellar reputation in the community is in part due to the strong stance he takes with insurance companies and big businesses. As a result of these efforts, Johnson Attorneys Group stands out as one of California’s finest law firms.
Mr. Johnson attended both...
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Business, Elder, Probate and Tax
We’re proud that our law firm is local and we offer our exceptional legal services to SoCal, Riverside, San Bernardino and Palm Springs California. With Our sensitivity coupled with Our aggressive approach to Probate matters and Our wealth of knowledge when it comes to Estate Planning, Our extensive experience with ALL Legal Tax Issues and Our first hand knowledge and real world experience as Business owners has allowed us to call southern California home for many years.
Handling the legal issues that arise after the death of a friend or loved one can be very challenging. If a family member has...
Handling the legal issues that arise after the death of a friend or loved one can be very challenging. If a family member has...
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Personal Injury
Melina Shahbazian is the founder and owner of Shahbazian Law, APC. Ms. Shahbazian's practice focuses on personal injury and civil litigation.
In her personal injury practice, she helps clients who have suffered an injury due to the wrongful acts of another including but not limited to auto accidents, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, negligence of security guards, and premises liability.
Further, in her civil litigation practice, she helps individual clients as well as business owner clients in pursuit of their rights arising from contracts, breach of contracts, construction litigation,...
Cannabis Law and Tax
At Baghoomian Law, I provide personalized legal services to a wide range of cannabis-related businesses, including retailers, distributors, cultivators, manufacturers, delivery services, and testing laboratories. My work includes transactional support, general legal guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. I am dedicated to delivering timely and effective results for every client.
I have been a member of the California State Bar for over a decade and currently serve as the principal attorney at Baghoomian Law. My prior experience as a special investigator for the California Department of Public Health has given me valuable insight into regulatory requirements, common industry challenges, and strategies...
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