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Taylor Goldschmidt
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Florida International University
Meet Taylor Goldschmidt, an attorney known for her dedication, thoroughness, and empathy. She takes pride in guiding clients through the intricate legal process, prioritizing their voices and exceeding expectations.
Originally from Colorado, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her pursuit of legal expertise led her to Florida International University, where she earned her Juris Doctor with multiple Dean's List honors. Simultaneously, she volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem, competed in Moot Court, served as a Teaching Assistant, and co-founded the Mindfulness Association. Taylor, drawn to San Diego, passed the California Bar Exam on her first...
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Diego Weinsetel
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationWestern Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice focuses on immigration including citizenship, deportation, obtaining green cards, DACA, and more. In addition, I practice criminal law to help those in need of a competent defense in criminal court, before facing immigration consequences. I also provide representation for other criminal defense cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and DUIs.
In 1998, I came to this country from Argentina, becoming a U.S. Citizen in 2004. Since becoming an attorney in 2008, my goal has become helping those in need of immigration services. Immigration law representation continues to be my passion. My personal care and compassion for everyday people...
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Brett Gregory Evans
Anaheim, CA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Energy and Securities
University of Washington School of Law and University of Utah
Brett Evans delivers experience in securities, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, energy and tax law with his securities career beginning in 1995. At Evans Law, PC, Evans counsels corporations, asset management companies, securities issuers, broker-dealers, investment advisers, registered representatives and other financial industry participants in the areas of securities offerings, arbitration, litigation, broker-dealer and registered investment adviser regulation, compliance, due diligence, securities investigation and enforcement and a diverse range of transactional matters. During his career, Evans has been involved in structuring and drafting more than $1.7 billion in private placement and joint venture transactions in energy, real estate and...
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Gary Allen Peterson
Tustin, CA Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Western State University College of Law
Gary A. Peterson has been a practicing civil litigation attorney for over 20 years. Over the last 15 years he has specialized exclusively in representing injured individuals in all manners of personal injury matters.
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Susan Aurelia Rodriguez
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Business and Employment
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
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.
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Nicholas J Guiliano
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Temple University Beasley School of Law
We have a national practice and exclusively represent investors in claims against brokerage firms for securities fraud, the sale of unsuitable investments, defective financial products, breach of fiduciary duty, and the failure to supervise. FINRA Securities Arbitrations. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis meaning that there is no cost or obligation, unless we are able to make a recovery for you, and there is never any charge for a free consultation. Contact Us.
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Denise Merle Motroni
Lake Elsinore, CA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Lake Elsinore family law attorney handling cases including adoption, child support, child custody, divorce, separation, annulments, marital agreements, spousal support, and visitation rights.
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Patrice Hensley
Irvine, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law and Santa Barbara City College
Our law firm has extensive experience in Family Law, Restraining Orders and Civil Litigation. I work on cases with all Partners and make appearances for a variety of cases.
Experience in Family law through all stages.
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Jason E. Turner
Irvine, CA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Western State University College of Law
Mr. Turner is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney with over 20 years of experience handling a wide range of civil litigation matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in the California courts. In addition, Mr. Turner has acted as personal counsel to numerous individuals and companies, helping them to create/revise/negotiate contracts, prepare appropriate policies, investigate claims, and avoid litigation. Further, Mr. Turner serves as an arbitrator and mediator to help bring matters to a expedient resolution. Having handled matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants provides Mr. Turner with the ability to analyze matters from...
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Barak J Berlin
Lake Elsinore, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Barak J. Berlin is the Senior Partner for the Law Offices of Barak Berlin. Barak graduated from Boston University in 1995 with a dual degree in Political Science and International Relations and a minor in Religion. After working in Washington, D.C. at one of the top Intellectual Property Law Firms in the country and at Special Olympics International, Barak returned to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Law School. Barak graduated from Loyola Law School, passed the California State Bar in 2001, and was hired by the San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office. Barak has...
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David Goldberg
Irvine, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
As the principal attorney at The Goldberg Legal Group, Mr. David Goldberg brings over 18 years of experience as a practicing attorney to your case. He is both aggressive and detail oriented in all areas of family and divorce law in Irvine. Much of his early years was spent working as a personal injury lawyer, where he gained extensive experience representing those who need insurance defense or were pursuing civil litigation. This experience got him interested in family law. Family law also brought with it a broader appeal for David Goldberg. Because it covers a range of issues, it allows...
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Adina T. Stern
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Attorney with 42 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Southwestern Law School
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Hart Jasper Levin
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Hart Levin is a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney with a passion for criminal defense. He was formally trained by the LA DA's office in all DUI matters, drug trafficking and sales, drug possession, gang crimes, theft crimes, domestic violence matters, juvenile crimes, and all other felony and misdemeanor criminal case matters. Hart was a successful prosecutor and an on set adviser for NBC and FOX crime television shows. Hart left the DA's office to open his own firm and has achieved several awards for his outstanding criminal defense work, including Super Lawyer (2014-2024), Clients' Choice...
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Kianna Woods
Victorville, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Western State University College of Law
Kianna Woods received her B.A. from Soka University of America located in Southern California. She then went on to receive her J.D. from the Western State University of Law. With her years of experience, Ms. Woods has extensive knowledge in solving the most severe cases. Known both as a gifted lawyer and a consummate team player, Ms. Woods is a highly regarded advocate and tenacious litigator for our injured clients.
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Joshua Kroot
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(213) 677-0856
355 South Grand Avenue
Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business and IP
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Business attorney with demonstrated record of success in high-stakes litigation. Adviser to multi-national corporations, growth-focused startups, closely held companies and non-governmental organizations. Skilled in dispute resolution, class actions, insurance, financial and regulatory actions. Experience growing businesses from idea to exit. Founder of and adviser to multiple companies in U.S. and abroad.
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Michael M. Chakrian
Glendale, CA Attorney with 9 years of experience
655 N. Central Ave.
Floor 17
Glendale, CA 91203
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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.
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James Bergener
Victorville, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
As managing attorney and founding principal of Sweet James, LLP, James M. Bergener has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in both state and federal courts. His practice extends to injury tort litigation involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip & falls, defective products, police excessive force, road defects, and toxic exposure.
As an avid motorcyclist and MotoGP racing enthusiast, Mr. Bergener’s experience in court is supplemented with his experience on the road. With his personal passion for bike safety, motorcycle accident victims represented by the firm have benefited from the insight of a skilled professional and...
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Will Chuchawat
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(213) 617-5555
333 South Hope Street, 43rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Will Chuchawat is the Chairman of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. He does M&A, all day, every day.
He also co-heads the firm’s Aerospace & Defense Team and the Life Sciences Team.
Mr. Chuchawat represents public company clients, PE clients, VC clients and private company clients in all industries, including A&D, life sciences, TMT, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, food and beverage and consumer.
Mr. Chuchawat has been consistently recognized as one of the best attorneys in the country, including:
* Named one of Law360's Top Attorneys in the Nation Under 40.
* The M&A Advisor named him as one of the "40 Under...
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Sven David Buncher
Irvine, CA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of San Diego School of Law and California State University - San Diego State University
Since 1996, Attorney Sven Buncher has helped families seamlessly move through complex family matters. He is committed to helping his clients achieve happiness by providing only top-tier legal services. Whether you are faced with complex divorce issues, have questions regarding palimony, or would like to discuss grandparent custody, Attorney Buncher can supply insightful guidance. Backed by years of experience, you can rest easily knowing that when you work with Attorney Buncher, he will be sure to cover every intricacy of your case to make the process as smooth as possible. Prior to founding The Buncher Law Corporation, Attorney Buncher...
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James Eric Kirkland
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business, Cannabis Law, Securities and Trademarks
Pepperdine University School of Law
I am the founder of Kirkland Law PC, and I have the privilege of representing fast-growing companies in the US and Canada as well as private equity funds in the emerging cannabis industry. I provide a broad array of legal services with a focus on corporate structure, private offerings, secured debt financing, and tax matters. I have been the lead attorney on over $260 million in private offerings for cannabis companies since May of 2016. I also handle licensing agreements, equity incentive plans, and other legal issues that businesses face as they expand. I also assist companies through the arduous...
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Robert Scott Lawrence
Irvine, CA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Environmental, IP and Insurance Claims
Northwestern University School of Law
My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering. I also have extensive experience in commercial mediation and arbitration.
Most recently, my work has involved class action litigation involving wage and hour claims; a partnership dispute over a multi-million dollar capital call; and a variety of intellectual property and business disputes in Los Angeles...
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Steven Sibouye Yamin-Esfandiary
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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...
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Lynne Paynter Bolduc
Irvine, CA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Lynne Bolduc, a Partner with Oswald & Yap, practices securities and corporate law. She represents both private and public companies, as well as investment bankers and broker/dealers. Lynne's experience includes entity selection and formation matters for businesses just getting started, contract negotiations and drafting, mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, taking private companies public, and public company reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission. She has structured and implemented over $1 billion in financings.
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Erik Swen Syverson
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Michael Anthony Sanchez
Los Angeles, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Whittier Law School
Michael was inspired to become an attorney because his father always spoke highly of the profession as a foreign diplomat for the State Department. He was also heavily inspired by trial lawyers in movies he would watch as a child like Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men, admiring their passion and persuasive speaking skills. His family travelled all over the world during his childhood with his father’s profession, so Michael was able to see multiple cultures, leading to his love for travel today. When he isn’t taking on the big insurance companies, Michael loves to golf,...
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Rod Armande
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer
Immigration and Personal Injury
Western State University College of Law
I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Georgia (B.A. in World History) and a 2016 graduate of Western State College of Law (J.D.).
Since 2015, I have helped hundreds of undocumented immigrants obtain legal status and have successfully prevented the deportation of hundreds of immigrants. I started my exposure to immigration while in law school when I participated as a Student Attorney at my law school’s Immigration Clinic. I secured a summary internship with Community Lawyers in the Summer of 2015. Thereafter, I worked for several busy immigration law firms as a paralegal and later as an Associate...
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Edwin Aiwazian
Glendale, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Pepperdine University School of Law and Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Edwin Aiwazian is all-in when it comes to fighting for those who need him the most. Fighting for California workers and victims of personal injuries is both an art and a science he has mastered. With his modern, sophisticated approach, he is the strongest advocate and voice for the people in need of justice. He believes the truth always wins and should never be compromised. Edwin believes in treating everyone with humanity and the utmost respect. He isn’t afraid to take any case to trial or prosecute companies who’ve exploited California workers.
Edwin has been a game changer in the practice...
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Aroutin Hartounian
Glendale, CA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
Aroutin Hartounian, Esq. has earned his Bachelor of Political Science degree from UCLA where he graduated cum laude or "with honor." Mr. Hartounian went on to acquire his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School. He is licensed to practice law in California and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Mr. Hartounian is fluent in Armenian and Farsi.
Passionate about defending human rights and giving back to the Community, Mr. Hartounian serves on the boards of a number of local nonprofits, while supporting many other worthy causes and organizations.
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Shahnaz Hussain
Santa Ana, CA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
The American College of Law
Attorney Shahnaz Hussain has been in practice for over 19 years, and she has handled over 5,000 cases. Shahnaz Hussain is a member of the California Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court: Central District of California and Southern District of California.
Ms. Hussain has a general law practice in Santa Ana, California. She is experienced in:
Personal Injury Law
Car Accident Representation
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
DWI matters
Family Law
Divorce law
Business Law
Bankruptcy
Landlord-Tenant Law
Products Liability Law
She is an experienced and tenacious litigator who has appeared in courts in counties throughout Southern California.
Most importantly she is a trial attorney. She goes to trial and wins...
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Douglas Borthwick
Santa Ana, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
Douglas Borthwick Esq. was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. He graduated with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Muskingum University in 1988 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business, Economics, and Religion. At Muskingum University he was the recipient of the prestigious Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, and the Financial Executive Institute Award. Attorney Douglas Borthwick received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1991 from Capital University Law School where he was the recipient of an academic scholarship and was on the Dean's List. Throughout his time in Law School, he worked as an Intern at the...
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Suzanne Marie Rehmani
Tustin, CA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State Univ COL
SUZANNE M. REHMANI, ESQ.
Suzanne M. Rehmani has been an attorney since 1992. She has more than twenty five years of experience practicing law including litigating cases and has also handled numerous cases at the appellate level. She has an LLM in Taxation and is a licensed notary. Ms. Rehmani has extensive experience in litigation, with an emphasis on trust, probate, financial elder abuse, conservatorships, business and general civil and business litigation. She also has extensive experience in the area of basic and complex estate planning drafting, including wills, trusts, probate, trust and estate administration matters, life insurance trusts, special needs...
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Richard Berberian
Glendale, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Southwestern Law School
Richard Berberian is a partner at The Berberian Firm and has over 15 years of legal experience handling personal injury, medical malpractice, elder law and nursing home abuse matters. Mr. Berberian started his career on the other side defending insurance companies and self-insured entities. His experience gave him firsthand insight on tactics used by insurance companies against plaintiffs. Fast forward to 2010, where Mr. Berberian shifted his focus to defending plaintiffs against big bully insurance companies. This decision led him to meet his partner in crime, Farris Ain, a fierce litigator who brings 15 years of legal experience to Mr....
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Michael Berry
Tustin, CA Lawyer
Employment and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Michael J. Berry stands as the founder and lead attorney at MJB Law Group. With a laser-focused dedication to litigation, he commits himself to standing up for employees who have suffered from workplace rights infringements, as well as for individuals who've been detrimentally impacted in a personal injury due to the negligence of others. In every case, Mr. Berry’s driving motivation is to ensure that justice prevails, making sure his clients are made whole and guiding them back to the semblance of their regular lives.
Before founding MJB Law Group, Mr. Berry was on the other side of the courtroom. He...
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Maya L. Serkova
Orange, CA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Whittier Law School
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Ruben Montoya
TUSTIN, CA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Trinity Law School
Attorney Ruben Montoya founded MONTOYA LAW with the idea that if you hire an attorney you should deal with an attorney. Before MONTOYA LAW attorney Ruben Montoya worked for highly respected Workers Compensation / Personal Injury firm. During his time as the managing attorney for such firm he multiplied workers compensation settlements. Those Workers Compensation claims that would not settle for what the injured worker deserved Mr. Montoya tried and prevailed for his clients. Ruben Montoya has tried many trials with favorable outcomes and settled millions out of court. At MONTOYA LAW...
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Stephen William Hogie
Tustin, CA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Employment
Western State Univ COL
Hogie & Campbell Employment Lawyers are focused on protecting employees. Located in Tustin, CA our office of employment lawyers represents victims of Workplace Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination – from high level employees of Fortune 500 companies to minimum wage workers. We are dedicated to opposing illegal employment practices and have been up against the world’s largest employment defense firms with great results. Hogie & Campbell are experienced at fighting for employees who have suffered from Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Race Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Family Medical Leave (“FMLA”), Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy, and other...
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Robert Edward King
Irvine, CA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Employment and Tax
The University of Chicago Law School
Bob graduated from Georgetown University magna cum laude. After college, he was awarded a Rotary International Fellowship and studied at the University of Lisbon in Portugal.
Upon returning to the U.S., Bob worked for several years and then attended the University of Chicago Law School where he graduated with Honors.
Since graduation, Bob has practiced labor & employment law in Orange County, California. In 2003, he founded Legally Nanny, the leading law firm providing legal and tax advice to household employers and domestic employment and homecare agencies.
Bob represents household employers, domestic employment and homecare agencies, businesses and individuals in a wide variety...
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Douglas Sean Pinkham
Santa Ana, CA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
I am Douglas Pinkham, Orange County Divorce Attorney, as well as Family Law. I have practiced California family law dedicatedly for over 16 years. Beyond the technical, legal, aspect of the law, I understand first-hand the raw emotions, the complexities, and even the financial costs that come with a divorce, having gone through one myself. More than a lawyer who has thorough knowledge, and the required experience, you will be working with someone who has been where you are. Our entire team is here for you.
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Mark Howard Shafer
Santa Ana, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Mark Shafer is a dedicated attorney who serves the local community. As a bilingual Spanish speaker, he has given back to many of Hispanic businesses in the Orange County area. As one of the Senior Partners at Shafer, Grossman, and Rupp, he adds personalized attention to all his clients and aggressively fights for your case.
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Gregory Mark Fitzgerald
Santa Ana, CA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Collections
Southern California COL
Gregory Fitzgerald was born and raised in Los Angeles County. He attended high school overseas and returned to the US in 1980 where he attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1984) and began his post-collegiate career as a tax auditor with the IRS. Dissatisfied with the inherent unfairness of the US Tax Code, he obtained a California contractor’s license, worked as a contractor by day and went to law school at night. He graduated first in his class at Southern California College of Law in 1990, passed the California bar...