Playa Vista Lawyers

Linda Elihu joined the firm in 2016 after graduating from UCLA School of Law with a Business Law and Policy Specialization. She also attended UCLA for her undergraduate studies where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in History. Prior to joining Jacoby & Meyers, Ms. Elihu gained practical experience performing legal work on issues covering police brutality, civil rights, products liability, and medical malpractice. She is committed to providing exceptional service to her clients.

Having a trusted attorney who takes the time to guide you on the Israeli legal and business landscape is vital. For more than 16 years, with fire and determination, Rahav D. Aharoni Adv has helped heirs, property owners, businesses, and law firms in the U.S. and worldwide with legal transactions and disputes involving Israeli succession estates, property, and business. I also have over 20 years of experience in Israeli real estate transactions, valuations, and contracts.

Being a graduate of both the University of California Los Angeles and Pepperdine University School of Law, Ardy Pirnia comes with a solid educational background as an attorney. He began his practice in 2013 after graduating from Pepperdine, and he carried the distinguishment of being the Best Oral Advocate in his class. Mr. Pirnia cut his teeth in practice starting as a new attorney at both Keller, Fishback & Jackson LLP and the One Law Group, where he worked as a clerk before becoming a licensed lawyer. Since 2014, The Pirnia Law Group has been responsible for over $1,000.000.00...

Desiree T. Washington, owner of Washington Law Firm, is a seasoned attorney with a focus on complex business litigation, business transactions, employment law, entertainment law, real estate transactions and real estate litigation. She earned her B.A. in Medieval and Early Modern History from the University of Chicago, followed by her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, with a focus on jurisprudence and civil rights law. Desiree brings an extensive legal background to her practice. Before founding Washington Law Firm, Desiree served as a prosecutor for the State Bar of California and worked as a litigator representing high-profile clients,...

Hazel Blackman represents individuals in all employment matters involving wage and hour disputes and claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Prior to joining Blackstone, PC, Ms. Blackman also represented individuals in criminal and family law matters, which afforded her extensive courtroom experience. She has experience in handling cases at all stages of litigation, including severance negotiations, mediation, discovery, motion practice, and trial. Ms. Blackman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. She earned her Juris Doctorate from University of Davis- School of Law, where she was a Managing...

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Sharona Safaradi is an associate attorney at Jacoby and Meyers. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she graduated magna cum laude. After completing her undergraduate education, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. While at UCLA Law, Ms. Safaradi focused her studies on civil litigation and trial advocacy. Upon completion of law school, Ms. Safaradi was selected by The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to serve as a fellow for its annual program. During this fellowship, she gained experience working with both defense and...

Robert Hankoff is an associate attorney at Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Inc. He is a former senior trial attorney with the Public Defender’s Office where he gained a reputation in court as a fierce protector of his client’s rights. Mr. Hankoff has been awarded the honor of being named as "The Top 40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States. After five years as a top rated trial attorney, Mr. Hankoff has honed his expertise and trial skills and now assists Mr. Kraut on handling complex litigation matters. Mr. Hankoff was hand selected for his position with the...

Kate Lebenzon is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in both advocacy and legal research. At Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Kate has successfully argued numerous motions that have led to case dismissals, and she passionately represents clients in contested hearings and during negotiations with prosecutors. While earning her law degree at Pepperdine University School of Law, Kate interned with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she built strong professional relationships with prosecutors in various specialized units. After graduating, Kate spent four years as a Law Clerk and Research Attorney at the Criminal Writs Center...

I am an attorney who provides legal services to emerging and established artists. I also cater to the legal needs of entrepreneurs and to businesses which are just starting up or have already been established. In representing these clients, I strive to protect the intellectual property of businesses and creative and technical artists across a wide spectrum of media.

Arash Khorsandi, Esq. received his B.S. degree in Real Estate Finance & Development from the prestigious Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, and shortly thereafter completed his Juris Doctorate degree at the Pepperdine University School of Law, located in the heart of Malibu, California. Mr. Khorsandi is also on the Board of Directors of The LEV Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting active, balanced, and responsible lifestyles in our youth. Please visit www.TheLEVFoundation.org to learn more about their community programs and education initiatives. Mr. Khorsandi is a member of the National Association of Personal Injury...

Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to Criminal Defense, 30 years of Experience. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over two decades. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational...

Mark A. Gomez, Esq. is the CEO and founding attorney of Gomez Law, APC, a California-based law firm dedicated to defending and advancing the real estate rights of individuals and families. Under Mark’s leadership, the firm has secured millions of dollars for clients and built a reputation for legal excellence in real estate, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. He manages a growing team of legal professionals and drives strategic initiatives that ensure high-impact representation across a wide range of property-related disputes. Mark’s legal career began at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, where he developed a strong foundation in...

Nina Marino co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC with partner Richard Kaplan in 1998 to create a platform for the firm's then-burgeoning white-collar practice. Since then Nina has devoted her practice exclusively to white-collar and complex criminal defense achieving global recognition for her successful representation of individuals. Nina Marino recognized by Chambers USA, says, “Nina Marino has cultivated an excellent reputation in the market for her skillful representation of senior executives in white-collar criminal litigation.” .” Forbes Advisor says, “Nina Marino is frequently recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in California.” Clients say, "she is dogged in getting to...

Gor was a recipient of the prestigious Paul & Phyllis Treusch Scholarship and received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Southwestern Law School. He received his Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Philosophy from UCLA prior to that.

In addition to being the leader of Gor & Associates, Gor is also General Counsel at AmeriPharma, a pharmaceutical company providing variety of professional pharmaceutical services throughout the Continental United States. This experience pays dividends to his clients every day.

Gor specializes in government/private sector agreements and negotiations, as well as Civil Litigation and Contracts. He takes a hands-on approach and is happy to talk to you...

Dr. Mosqueda, a valedictorian from grade school, graduated Magna Cum Laude in B.S. Economics the Ateneo de Manila University, and Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines Law. He was elected President of Student Council of Ateneo de Manila University, University Councilor of the University of the Philippines Student Council, President of the Institute of Student Affairs Leadership Training Conference, and President of National Student League, an association of student leaders all over the Philippines. Dr. Mosqueda, aside from his published 500-page doctoral dissertation on products liability from the University of Michigan, is the author...

I started my solo practice, Berglund Law Office, P.C., in March, 2012. My office focuses on the defense of persons arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), as well as other vehicular criminal cases and traffic citations. Additionally, we represent people that have suffered abuse and harassment at the hands of overly aggressive debt collectors and collectors, bringing claims on their behalf under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other statutes that protect consumers. I am a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

Kamelia Jalilvand is the lead attorney at Jalilvand Law Corporation, a boutique law firm that she founded in 2008. It was at a very young age that Ms. Jalilvand knew she wanted to pursue a career in law and that she would one day represent those that are in need of justice.

In 2003, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science from UCLA. She also minored in English with the intention of enhancing her critical thinking and writing skills, which she knew would help her become a better advocate for her clients. In 2007, she completed her...

I know that accidents and injuries can drastically change a person’s life. Count on me to seek maximum recovery as I represent you with legal excellence. I have a reputation for aggressive representation for my clients against auto, life, and homeowners insurance companies and defense firms. I've been involved in both small and large personal injury cases, including auto and other vehicle-related accidents, brain and other bodily injuries, product-related injuries, wrongful deaths, and even injuries due to animal attacks. I have a 98% success rate, and verdicts have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements for my clients as high as $15...

Mr. Cooley is an attorney licensed in both California and Florida with several years of legal experience in contract negotiations, pre-suit disputes, trial, and appeals involving business transactions, commercial disputes, personal injury cases, wrongful death claims, professional liability cases, and construction defect matters.

Mr. Cooley attended Vanderbilt University and Stetson University College of Law for undergraduate and law school, respectively. Since beginning his legal practice, he has effectively tried cases in California and Florida for plaintiffs and defendants, both civilly and criminally. He has also successfully negotiated high value contracts for clients and settled countless cases for his clients’ benefit....

Jessica brings nearly a decade of personal injury and civil litigation experience to DeVille Law Group. Jessica has helped settle millions of dollars in personal injury claims. Jessica has experience in car accidents, truck accidents, bike accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, products liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims. Jessica earned an Economics degree from UCLA where she was also a member of the three-time National Champion women’s water polo team. During her time at Southwestern Law School, Jessica was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and a senior member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program,...

Brett Shainfeld Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA. Specializing in lemon law, owner Brett Shainfeld earned a law degree from the Loyola School and holds accreditation in California. He’s been helping consumers understand their rights and get the compensation they deserve in lemon law cases for more than 10 years. Brett Shainfeld focuses on lemon law because of his passion for protecting the rights of consumers. With a sole focus on consumer protection and a 99% success rate, the lemon law lawyers at Shainfeld Law are on the cutting edge of all things Lemon Law. Our firm takes pride in our...

transactional advocate, representing property owners, developers, lenders, landlords, tenants in commercial real estate transactions

Brandon Anand is a seasoned business and real estate attorney and Court-appointed Referee. Brandon has advised as to countless matters at each stage of the business life cycle—from formation—to operations (partnerships/joint ventures, IP protection, licensing/sales, and litigation/conflict resolution)—to reorganization, sales, and mergers, with a focus on two primary areas: real estate and entertainment/sports. Brandon's real estate practice centers around the sale, financing, and lease of real property. In addition to private representation, he serves as a Court-appointed Partition Referee throughout California, where he is called upon to streamline sales, accounting, and distribution of proceeds from real property (e.g....

With over 36 years of experience in state and federal criminal defense, Stephen R. Kahn is a highly regarded Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney whose aggressive advocacy, intelligence, credibility, and trial skills have earned him the respect of prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and the courts in California and across the nation. When charged with a crime, the most important decision you will make is who you hire as your criminal defense lawyer. The consequences of criminal charges are serious and the criminal justice process can be overwhelming for both the accused and their loved ones. Attorney Stephen R. Kahn will step...

JONATHAN A. GOLDSTEIN graduated with Honors form the George Washington University School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Women's Studies. Mr. Goldstein served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Chief Justice A. William Maupin of the Nevada Supreme Court. Mr. Goldstein is licensed to practice law in the States of California, Nevada and in the District of Columbia. He is admitted to the bars of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Southern District Court of California, the...

Jonathan A. Goldstein is the founder of the Law Offices of Jonathan A. Goldstein, Esq. (JAG Law Offices). He is an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with over seventeen years of experience in representing public and private sector clients while serving the public interest for the last eleven years in various pro bono and voluntary roles. Mr. Goldstein is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Political Science and a minor in Women’s Studies. He also received a Juris Doctorate with Honors from The George Washington University School...

David Grey is a Los Angeles attorney with over 25 years of experience handling personal injury cases. Practice area includes: Automobile accidents Motorcycle accidents Bike accidents Wrongful death Boating accidents Nursing home abuse Construction accidents Work injuries

Nydia Loya is an Associate in the Law Offices of Korol and Velen. Ms. Loya was admitted to the California State Bar in December, 2004. She is admitted to practice before all of the Courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Ms. Loya graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology in 2001, and earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2004. Prior to joining Korol and...

Greta Curry is an Associate Attorney at Jacoby & Meyers. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in May of 2019. Prior to law school, Greta graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts. Greta devoted her past legal work to fighting for justice and rightful compensation for those who have been unfairly hurt. She assisted victims while interning with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office in the Major Crimes and Consumer Protection divisions, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, and the Harriett Buhai Center. Greta also gained...

Jennifer Yeoh is a Founding Partner of Joe, Southard & Yeoh LLP, with over 14 years of experience, specializing in workers’ compensation law. She aggressively defends the rights of those who have been injured on the job so that they receive the financial compensation they deserve. She represents a wide variety of workers in both public and private sectors, including construction workers, caretakers, nurses, healthcare workers and airline employees. Ms. Yeoh has an in depth understanding of the intricate workers’ compensation laws and provides individualized attention to her clients to help them navigate through the complex process.

A native of Southern...

Brandon studied Philosophy at New York University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 2015. Brandon then went to law school at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, graduating with a J.D. in 2019. While in law school, Brandon gained experience serving as a legal extern to a Superior Court Judge and working for a prominent Employment law firm. After earning his J.D., Brandon started at a boutique law firm representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of business-related disputes. Always knowing that he wanted to fight for the “little guy”, Brandon then joined a Plaintiff’s...

For over 13 years, I have helped clients in diverse technology areas achieve success in IP and business litigation, patents, trademarks and licensing. Having been at two leading large law firms (Greenberg Trauig LLP, AMLAW 10 and Sheppard Mullin LLP, AMLAW 100) for 10+ years, I have the experience and skills to provide our client's with the very best in quality and service. I have successfully settled numerous IP and business litigation cases, prosecuted hundreds of patent and trademark applications to issuance/registration and successfully negotiated complicated licensing and pre-litigation matters for small startups to Fortune 500 companies....

Matt Cadwell is an experienced and successful family and divorce law attorney based out of the Boyd Law office in Los Angeles, CA. Matt Cadwell is dedicated 100% to the successful legal representation of each and everyone of his clients that he represents. He sees it as a leap of faith by his clients when they choose him to represent them in a court of law, because of this Mr. Cadwell does not take the representation of his clients lightly. Matt Cadwell dedicates the necessary resources, attention, and time into each clients case to ensure that each...

With over 29 years of experience Ms. Mizrahi is one of the foremost Immigration Attorneys in the United States. Ms. Mizrahi is licensed in Texas, and various Federal and District Courts in the United States, including the U.S. Supreme Court and advises on most U.S. Immigration law issues including but not limited to:
•Complex Immigration/Criminal litigation
•Deportation and Removal Proceedings
•Non-Immigrant Visas
•Immigrant Visas
•Asylum
•Green Card through investment
•Appeals
In addition, Ms. Mizrahi has been and continues to be highly active in the establishment of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations in the United States. She is a frequent media commentator and lecturer on Immigration as well as...

Legal Expertise Brian Fu works closely with major production studios, talent and management agencies, and multinational corporations to devise creative immigration strategies for executives, on-screen talent in film and television, production teams, musicians, athletes, and artists to work on multi-million dollar projects in the United States. As a trusted advisor on global mobility matters for leading companies in such sectors as entertainment, fashion, design, cosmetics, and videogames, Brian counsels on complex labor and employment issues for foreign nationals. Brian has studied law at top schools in the United States, Australia, and Japan – on the prestigious Monbukagakusho Scholarship awarded by the...