Glendale Lawyers

I represent management in Labor and Employment Law matters. Based in California, I advise employers nationwide with a wide range of legal needs.

With 25 years of experience, I bring extensive skill and knowledge to every case. I provide aggressive advocacy focused on the best possible results in labor and employment matters. Additionally, I hold the highest possible AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

A skilled attorney with litigation, appellate, and transactional experience in areas such as real property, contracts, business and corporate governance, business entity formation, and bankruptcy. Currently counsels Common Interest Developments on a wide range of matters, including operational issues, corporate governance, interpretation of governing documents, corporate matters, dispute resolution, litigation, and general transactional matters. Obtained very favorable outcomes for clients as both plaintiffs and as defendants, and is also one of the few attorneys knowledgeable of the unique issues surrounding homeowner associations as bankruptcy creditors. Obtained Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Licensed to practice...

We represent the rights of consumers in all forms of consumer rights litigation, including lemon law, breach of warranty, debt collection violations, credit reporting issues, unauthorized robocalls and telemarketing calls, consumer fraud and related issues. We also handle employment litigation, including wage and hour cases, overtime pay issues, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment. Many of the firm's cases are brought as class actions and we handle personal injury cases as well.

Robert was the youngest graduate of his class at Southwestern Law School. He has been the recipient of several legal awards, including the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, the Wildman & Schumacher Scholarship, and the Edna Kraemer Dunlap Scholarship. Robert is also certified as a professional LexisNexis and WestlawNext researcher. He earned his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from UCLA with a major in political science.

Robert’s primary focus is drafting, editing, and negotiating contractual agreements. He has a passion for intellectual property (IP) law, which encompasses copyrights, trademarks, and patents. He is certified as a professional LexisNexis and WestlawNext...

I am the son of immigrants. My father came to the United States in 1964; my mother in 1968. They met at a party in Hempstead, New York. Turns out they are from the same province in the Philippines and that their towns are only an hour apart. My grandfather was a revered mathematics teacher in Manaoag. My father served 22 years in the U.S. Navy and another 20 years with the State of California; my mother made sure that my brother, sister and I had everything we needed to excel in school. It worked: I was valedictorian of my...

Cheryl Hodgson offers a unique combination of legal expertise and practical business experience based upon years of experience in the music industry at a manager, agent, and music publisher. Expert in litigation of matters pertaining to contractual disputes, artist rights, trademarks, copyrights, Cheryl uses her courtroom expertise not only as a litigator but as a mediator in cases involving trademarks copyrights and entertainment related matters. Years in the courtroom provide her clients with strong advocacy for in business transactions, calculated to seal the deal, while minimizing future risks. Hodgson has been certified for...

Jon Pfeiffer limits his practice to the following niche areas where his knowledge and experience enable him to achieve the most favorable results for his clients:

• Influencers and social media
• Copyright (registration and infringement)
• Right of publicity (protection of name, image and likeness)
• Defamation (libel and slander)
• IFTA arbitrations
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Sergio Alejandro Copete is the owner of Copete Law Firm, a full service law firm that provides legal services in the areas of: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Immigration Law, Landlord / Tenant, Real Estate, Business Litigation and general Civil Litigation. Sergio Alejandro Copete is bilingual, speaks English and Spanish fluently and provides individual attention to every case and every person that contacts the firm. In his years of experience, he has successfully obtained great results for his clients, as shown by the reviews he has received by his clients on his various pages on the web. Sergio Alejandro Copete provides services all...

Sanaz Sarah Bereliani received her J.D. from Whittier College School of Law, with a focus on reorganization and bankruptcy. During law school, she worked as an invaluable law clerk to a prominent Superior Court of California judge and was later offered an impressive externship at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Ms. Bereliani is admitted to practice law before all Superior and Federal Courts in the State of California, including the Southern District of California, Central District of California, Northern District of California, and Eastern District of California.

Ms. Bereliani strives to provide her clients with high quality bankruptcy representation and alternatives...

Jeffrey Nadrich is a successful and nationally-recognized personal injury lawyer specializing in all aspects of personal injury, mostly: Auto accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Bicycle accidents, Truck accidents, Dog bite injuries, and Wrongful Death cases. Mr. Nadrich is a 1972 graduate of the University of California Berkeley. He is also a 1975 graduate of the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Nadrich was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976. Mr. Nadrich is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, STLA, AAJ, CAALA, LACBA, ABA, and many other prestigious legal organizations. Nadrich Accident Injury...

Recent Accolades:
Featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal, Most Influential Lawyers of 2014.
Named as one of the 2015 Trusted Advisors for the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
Awarded as 2016 Top Attorneys of Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine.
Awarded 2016 Global Law Experts Award for Business Start-Up IP Law Firm in California.
Named 2016 Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year by Acquisition International.
Named 2017 America’s Most Honored Professional by The American Registry.
Awarded multiple years of Super Lawyer recognition.
Named 2019 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers of U.S. News and World Report.
Named 2019 Business Start-Up IP Law Firm of the Year in California...

Phil Israels graduated from the University of California at Berkeley where he studied Economics. He then attended the University of San Francisco, School of Law, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award. After graduating in 1975, he worked for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office for four years as a prosecutor. In 1979, he decided to work as a criminal defense attorney. He is now a Board Certified Specialist in the field of Criminal Law During his tenure as a defense lawyer, he has successfully defended his clients against a wide range of criminal charges, including drunk driving, domestic violence, sexual related...

The areas of focus are Personal Injury, Contracts, Business Management, Business Formation (Corporation and LLC), Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Estate Planning and Banking. In addition to practicing law, the second part of the firm concentrates on Business Management section in which focus is on accounts payable, accounts receivable, paying bills, doing all tax work and anything else the client is interested in. Lastly, the firm concentrates on business consulting for anyone who currently has a business or plan to start a business.

I have served in the State of California since 1988, handling Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation Law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury matters. At the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, our goal is to provide injured clients with the best results in a timely and cost-effective manner. For over 30 years, our outstanding litigation team has remained dedicated to the rights and welfare of the injured and disabled throughout Southern California. The cornerstone of my success is the quality of relationships that I maintain with clients. Clients are treated with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. We...

Mark Vomacka Larson (born in 1980) is an American award-winning attorney, currently a named-partner at Larson, Larson & Dauer, a renowned workers’ compensation law firm based in Mission Hills, LA, California. Larson is a noted and top-rated litigation attorney and focuses his practice on workers' compensation, and employment law. Due to his success at such a young age, Larson has received countless awards, including being voted one of the Best Attorneys in America by the American Academy of Attorneys and the American Institute of Law. He was also repeatedly named as a Top 40 under 40 Attorney. Since the...

Damian J. Nassiri practice focuses on employment law and medical marijuana collectives. His employment practice includes representing employees in wage & hour, overtime, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment cases. His practice also includes representing medical marijuana collectives and criminal defense in drug related cases.

AARON P. MCALLISTER is a trial lawyer who is passionate about criminal defense and fighting against inequalities in the criminal justice system; he provides aggressive, adept representation to protect his clients. He is the founder of the Law Offices of Aaron P. McAllister. Mr. McAllister is a highly skilled litigator with substantial experience in federal and state courts. Moreover, Mr. McAllister is a rare trial attorney in light of the fact that he has experience in the areas of both civil (plaintiff’s side and defense’s side) and criminal litigation, as well as experience as both a criminal defense attorney...

Amanda Rokita is an Attorney and founder of Rokita Law P.C, a boutique law firm focused on utilizing our wealth of legal experience to deliver solution based resolutions to individuals and small businesses throughout CA. Amanda has a proven track record, having represented small businesses through trial and regularly represents clients with multi-million dollar amounts in controversy. Amanda has garnered several awards, including the 2022 and 2023 SuperLawyers Recipient, which is awarded to the top 2.5% lawyers in CA and the 2022 and 2023 SuperLawyers Rising Star Recipient, which is awarded to top lawyers under 40. As an entrepreneur, Amanda...

Over 20 years experience with consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, lien avoidance and income tax discharge.

I am an experienced and skilled California Labor and Employment attorney. I protect the rights and interests of employers worldwide, in industries such as banking, health care, hospitality, retail, and transportation.

With 35 years of experience, I represent clients with responsiveness, determination and focus. I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and legal representation.

In addition to being named among California's Top Labor and Employment Lawyers, I have been honored as a Los Angeles Super Lawyer for over a decade.

Top 40 Under 40, Rising Star in California, Best Criminal Trial Attorney! Aggressive, young, and hungry. Sally does not shy from a fight, she comes prepared with a history of success, honors and awards recognizing her ability to win for her clients. Not one unhappy client- check the reviews. Sally is driven for success, in creating her own law firm to helping each and every one of her clients, she shows the same unyielding commitment.

The courtroom is more than arguing, there are numerous motions that are filed. You want an attorney with skills in research and writing so that...

I am a Los Angeles Business attorney with expertise in a vast array of Cybersecurity and Privacy law matters.

With over 30 years of experience, I am skilled at providing practical counsel for complex legal situations. I am dedicated to clear communication and exceptional representation.

I have been honored with numerous awards, including Top 20 Cyber - Artificial Intelligence Lawyers, Most Influential Lawyers in Digital Media and E-Commerce Law, and Top Rated Lawyer in Technology Law.

Robert has been helping injury victims and the families of wrongful death victims since graduating from Pepperdine Law School and becoming an attorney in 2006. Robert has obtained millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients every year and especially gets great satisfaction out of successfully resolving difficult cases. Robert has obtained many fantastic results for clients when police reports have blamed his client for the accident or prior attorneys have dropped the case. Robert is an animal lover, member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund and other animal welfare organizations and is always available for a...

Admiralty and Maritime Law Specialist, as certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, with 26 years of experience in personal injury and maritime claims. Ms. Coone's practice focuses on representing cruise ship passengers injured during their cruise and shore excursions, as well as Jones Act seamen injured in the course of their employment on various vessels, including cargo ships, container ships, tankers, and tugboats. She has previously represented all the major cruise lines, tour operators, and various commercial vessel owners and gained extensive experience in both state and federal courts as well as with...

I completed my law degree at the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, where I served as a Senior Editor for the Southern California Law Review. I graduated with Dean's Honors, and was one of the four students whose Law Review Article was selected for Publication in the Journal. EDUCATION: USC Good School of Law, Dean's Honors UC Santa Barbara, Summa Cum Laude In my professional journey, I have had the privilege of working for 7 years between the global law firms of DLA Piper (US) LLC, which ranks third overall in the AMLAW listings, and K&L Gates LLP, which holds...

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. Yosi is an inspired, aggressive and successful advocate for his clients. He is personally committed to making a difference in his clients’ lives. Nothing makes Yosi happier than getting his clients’ lives back on track.

Yosi’s practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents that have caused his clients catastrophic and life-altering injuries. In addition, he represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in challenging cases involving product defects, dog...

Harvey Stern, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the legal field. His journey began at Kent State University, where he not only excelled as a member of the tennis team but also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Upon graduating, Harvey embarked on a ten-day vacation to Los Angeles, a trip that ultimately extended into a thirty-year residency. In the vibrant city, he pursued his legal education at UWLA School of Law, graduating in 1996 with a Juris Doctorate degree. Harvey's entrepreneurial spirit manifested in the establishment and successful management of various...

Highly experienced, focusing on criminal defense, personal injury and general litigation. From providing pre-litigation counsel to winning intense jury trials, I have worked closely and effectively with my clients to fight for their best interests. As a former criminal prosecutor, I have handled hundreds of cases in court. Therefore, I know how to present my cases in a light most favorable to a judge and jury. I have also worked for some of the greatest civil litigation law firms in the nation and handled many areas of practice including but not limited to personal injury and criminal law.

I was born...

For several years, Michael Malk aggressively litigated cases for a plaintiff's firm in Los Angeles, obtaining exemplary results for his clients in cases against some of the biggest companies in California who were represented by some of the biggest law firms in the nation. Since founding his own law firm in 2007, Mr. Malk continues to zealously represent his clients' interests. He understands that each client and each case is different. Some cases are amenable to early resolution so that the parties can obtain a sure result and move on with their lives without the stress of litigation, while other...

A veteran entertainment lawyer, arbitrator and author, Mark Litwak also teaches entertainment law at USC school of law. He recently won a multi million dollar award against a distributor who failed to pay a filmmaker his share of movie revenue. Litwak also functions as an expert witness on entertainment disputes and as a Producer's Rep, assisting filmmakers in the marketing and distribution of their films. Litwak is the author of six books: Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood (William Morrow, 1986), Courtroom Crusaders (William Morrow, 1989), Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry (Silman-James Press,...

I am a passionate California attorney with expertise in Personal Injury, Vehicle Accidents and Wrongful Death matters. I provide aggressive representation for clients throughout the state.

Handling injury claims since 1976, I have been involved in the recovery of over 100 million in compensation. With extensive experience, I am dedicated to fighting for the rights of my clients. I keep my clients fully informed as we pursue the best possible results.

Outside of work, I am an avid volunteer for community groups including coaching for Little League baseball, basketball, and soccer. Additionally, I am a proud Eagle Scout.

For over 20 years, James D. Pacitti, the founder and managing attorney, has aggressively represented and assisted thousands of clients in entertainment, intellectual property and business matters and in state and federal litigation. James D. Pacitti has been practicing law since graduating from Fordham University School of Law in New York City in 1995 and is licensed to practice in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Philadelphia, James went to college at Northeastern University in Boston, graduating cum laude. After graduating law school, James practiced in his hometown for three years prior to relocating to Florida where...

Michael P. Thornton is founder and chair of Thornton Law Firm LLP. A nationally recognized expert on toxic tort litigation, Mr. Thornton graduated from Dartmouth College and Vanderbilt Law School. In the 1970’s he successfully undertook the representation of a number of shipyard and construction workers who had developed asbestos-related diseases. Over the years, the firm has grown to become the largest firm in the Northeast representing victims of asbestos and other toxic materials. The firm has brought justice to workers who contracted cancer and other health issues from exposure to chemicals, defective drugs, and defective products, and to...

Adina Helena Rosenfeld is an attorney admitted to practice in California, she has wide-ranging experience in the area of family law. Her practice focuses on complex child custody disputes, including move-away cases, domestic violence, parental alienation, child visitation and divorce matters. Ms. Rosenfeld works to keep the best interest of the children in mind and ensures that her clients are informed at every stage of the process. She is dedicated to professional excellence reassuring her clients by developing a comprehensive plan of action. She is settlement oriented; however, she is equally adept at litigation. Clients appreciate her attention to detail,...

Haleh Shekarchian has successfully represented thousands of clients in the areas of Personal Injury and Work-Related Injuries since 1993. Haleh Shekarchian is renowned for her expertise in settling and litigating a wide range of claims, including personal injury, automobile and motorcycle accidents, products liability, wrongful death, and slip and fall, and is well respected by defense attorneys, judges, and insurance companies in Los Angeles and neighboring counties for her integrity and compassionate representation of her clients. Her clients are confident they will receive the highest level of service and maximum protection possible under the California laws. Personal injury and work-related injuries...

My practice encompasses a wide variety of tax matters for businesses and individuals including partnership, corporate and individual taxation issues, international tax planning, entity formation, and mergers and acquisitions. I have represented clients in the real estate, entertainment, and healthcare industries. I structure transactions to optimize tax results, including tax-deferred Section 1031 real property exchanges. I draft and negotiate partnership and limited liability company operating agreements, and other contracts relating to the formation, sale, merger, acquisition, and liquidation of companies. I also handle executive compensation matters, including non-qualified deferred compensation plan and stock...

Ms. Janeen Steel has 21 years of advocating on behalf of students with disabilities. She uses a variety of approaches to fight for justice for students. Having a learning disability herself, which was not diagnosed until she was 27 years old, she knows the struggle those with learning disabilities must experience in order to obtain an education. While at UCLA Law School, Ms. Steel founded Learning Rights and obtained an Echoing Green Fellowship in 1999 to start fighting for the rights of students with disabilities living in poverty. In 2005, Learning Rights Law Center was launched as a...

As a Business Lawyer for Entrepreneurs, I help entrepreneurs start their U.S. business without dealing with complicated government forms.

In 2013, I took the leap to start a virtual law firm right after law school so I could help entrepreneurs start their business and so that I could work online from anywhere in the world at the same time (...best decision I've EVER made).

Since then, I’ve assisted more than 3,000 entrepreneurs start their business and I'm the only lawyer with more than 1,000 5-Star Google Reviews (highest in the nation) from clients who love my quick and streamlined online service.

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I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. In undergraduate school, I became fascinated about taxes. This led me to graduating Chapman Law School with an emphasis in tax in 2013. Initially, I worked in workers compensation but decided to eventually pursue my interests in tax law. I have been representing taxpayers for many years. My experience in workers compensation and helping injured workers obtain the benefits they deserve has given me a unique perspective of what it takes to help those that are disadvantaged. I continue to bring this perspective and sense of duty when representing taxpayers before the...

A tough, fearless and savvy federal criminal defense attorney since 1970. Forged in the trenches of the largest U.S. District Court in the U.S. – Los Angeles, California. Hardened by the toughest federal judges, Nixon appointees. Unrivaled credentials. 44 years of daily fighting against U.S. Attorneys. Recognized legal scholar with federal trial and appellate expertise. Proven by experience to be “par excellence” by judges, prosecutors and attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell's ratings and 35 published opinions in successful appeals. Joseph Shemaria graduated from U.C.L.A. Law School in 1969 with the most prestigious academic honors. He was a Senior Editor of the...