Sylmar Lawyers

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

David A. Lee is a California Workers’ Compensation attorney with over a decade of experience handling complex claims from both the defense and applicant sides. After years representing insurance carriers, David now fights exclusively for injured workers—leveraging his insider knowledge to level the playing field and secure the full benefits his clients deserve. As co-founder of Lee Partners Law: Injury Attorneys LLP, David brings sharp legal strategy, personal dedication, and an in-depth understanding of the system to every case. He is recognized for his expertise in using the AMA Guides (5th Edition) to accurately evaluate permanent impairment and for his skill...

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

Mr. Cozzaglio is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law and has been practicing law since 1996. Mr. Cozzaglio has extensive experience in both defense and applicant representation. As a defense attorney, Mr Cozzaglio has agressively defended employers and insurance companies in cases of applicant fraud and over reaching, while helping to facilitate benefits to legitimately injured workers. As an applicant's attorney Mr. Cozzaglio continues to maximize benefits to legitimately injured workers and fiercely fight against employer abuse of his injured worker clients. Mr. Cozzaglio speaks, writes and reads fluently in Spanish. He prides himself on his ability to...

I was born and raised in Napa, California, and now live in the Los Angeles area. I pursued my undergraduate studies at Occidental College, where I earned a BA in Politics. Following that, I attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, graduating in the top 10% of my division. Currently, I am licensed to practice law in ten states and have dedicated my entire career to litigation, with a significant amount of experience in probate court. My philosophy revolves around not just providing outstanding legal services but also being accessible to my clients. I understand that people seek legal assistance because they...

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

Joshua Glotzer is the managing attorney of Joshua W. Glotzer, APC and has been in practice for over 20 years. Joshua W. Glotzer, APC is a full-service personal injury law firm representing victims of accidents for decades in California including Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, West Covina, Lancaster and other cities throughout California. The Glotzer law firm has successfully obtained results for clients in cases ranging from wrongful death claims, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents and slip and fall injuries. Mr. Glotzer has tried and settled cases for the injuries suffered as the result of...

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

Jacob Regar Law is a solo law office in Encino, CA run by attorney Jacob Regar. Jacob handles many types of personal injury cases including auto accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, dog bites, spine injuries and wrongful death. Additionally, Jacob Regar Law represents consumers in lemon law cases against auto manufacturers. Jacob accepts contingency fee payment, which means clients only pay when a recovery is obtained. No recovery, no fee. Also, Jacob provides free consultations to determine whether cases are the right fit for his law office. Jacob is proud to have received an AV peer-reviewed rating by Martindale-Hubbell...

Ardalon Fakhimi is a top rated DUI lawyer and criminal defense lawyer and the founder of California Criminal Defense Center. Mr. Fakhimi has offices located throughout Southern California, with a heavy emphasis in Los Angeles and Orange County. Prior to establishing his own practice, Mr. Fakhimi was staffed as the designated defense attorney in various Southern California courtrooms including felony courts, misdemeanor courts, and domestic violence courts. He has practiced law full-time in each of these areas, exclusively, at different stages of his career. Currently, much of Ardalon's practice is devoted to DUI defense, Domestic Violence defense, and other...

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....

Attorney Robert Kahn has over 35 years of experience in representing personal injury victims. He represents people injured in a wide variety of situations including products liability, medical malpractice, dog bites and motor vehicle accident claims

Vaheh Manoukian is the founder and lead attorney of Manoukian Law Firm, a personal injury practice based in Woodland Hills, California. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Vaheh brings a valuable perspective to his clients by combining his experience on both sides of injury litigation. He began his legal career as an insurance defense attorney for one of the largest insurance companies in the country, where he learned how claims are analyzed, valued, and defended to limit payouts. He now uses that knowledge to represent injured individuals and families, helping them navigate the claims process and litigation with a strategic...

Hasti Rahsepar is an experienced attorney dedicated to helping clients in matters such as property management consulting, landlord-tenant disputes, premises liability, civil litigation, and more. With over 15 years of specialty in commercial and residential landlord-tenant law and one of the highest success rates in eviction jury trials, we provide you the tools, advice, and the service you deserve to protect your property rights. As a property owner, California may not always be on your side, but we are. At HDR, we understand the difficulty and challenges surrounding your rights as a property owner, investor, or developer. We are dedicated...

Shehnaz M. Bhujwala, a strong advocate of consumer and worker rights in civil courts and the California Legislature, is a partner of Boucher LLP. She helps people harmed by defective products, and those hurt by bad practices of corporations, employers, and governmental entities, obtain justice through the courts. She prosecutes class actions, representative and collective actions, and other complex civil cases in federal and California state courts.

Douglas K. Schreiber (Member) born Los Angeles, California, September 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1978, California; 1979, U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: University of Southern California (B.S., cum laude, 1975); Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., cum laude, 1978). Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award for Remedies. Member: State Bar of California. Reported Cases: Waisbren v. Peppercorn Productions Inc., (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 246 48 Cal. Rptr. 2d 437; Lenane vs. Franchise Tax Board (1994) 9 Cal.4th 263, 36 Cal. Rptr.2d 563 Amicus Curiae.

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

California Attorney Eric J. Gold has practiced law in California since 1999. As a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Eric J. Gold, APC, he personally handles each matter and uses current technology to provide value and comprehensive services to his clients. In addition to his specialized knowledge in commercial transportation, Mr. Gold has also worked for a not-for-profit outdoor advocacy organization that promotes mountain bicycling and he remains an avid cyclist today

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

Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber, & Cohen, A Law Corporation, utilizes a unique team approach designed to achieve optimal outcomes. For example, when a client's case presents complex legal issues, we bring the presiding partners together in order to fully assess the situation and to determine the most direct, efficient, and effective strategy. Our firm always aims to create innovative and positive solutions via the comprehensive legal knowledge of our attorneys.

Previous career in computer industry, head of advanced software development and systems architecture for joint venture of two major computer manufacturers. Active in community affairs and politics in Sacramento, California. Former lobbyist for motorcyclists' rights in California legislature. Represented scores of trademark owners (including a world-famous brand) and content creators, consistently achieving clients' goals against some formidable adversaries including Marvel, Viacom, Electronic Arts, and Alexander McQueen.

Mark Algorri is a founding partner of DeWitt Algorri & Algorri and is from Los Angeles. He graduated from UCLA in 1976 and obtained his J.D. in 1979 from the University of San Fernando Valley College of Law. While at UCLA, Mark managed and produced rock-and-roll bands, including Van Halen. His days with Van Halen have been chronicled in Greg Renoff’s bestselling book, Van Halen Rising. After law school, Mark formed his trial firm with Louis DeWitt in Century City and later in Pasadena and Newport Beach handling complicated plaintiff’s personal injury and bad faith Insurance cases. He has received...

Beverly Hills Law Corp., PC was founded on a simple idea: provide a select group of clients with the highest caliber legal representation possible. We are a boutique law firm, located in Beverly Hills, California, catering to the transactional and litigation needs of entrepreneurs, new and growing businesses, and select individuals. Our firm is committed to providing both exceptional legal service as well as exceptional client service. Our efficient approach to the practice of law enables us to streamline operations and reduce overhead. We pass these savings along to our clients in the form of reasonable hourly billing rates....

Joseph F. Klatt is a veteran California litigator with demonstrated expertise representing individual and institutional clients in complex civil litigation matters. He is skilled in handling all facets of litigation, including initiating and planning a case, managing discovery, drafting dispositive motions and briefs, conducting depositions, trying and resolving cases, handling complex writs and appeals, and negotiating significant settlements in high stakes cases. He is recognized for handling complex, unique, and troublesome cases, providing innovative litigation strategies, looking at legal issues from multiple and unorthodox angles, and cost-effectively achieving his clients’ objectives.

Joseph was the Valedictorian of his law school...

Law Office of Sharon Babakhan was founded by Sharon Paris Babakhan. Attorney Babakhan is a Former Prosecutor. Ms. Babakhan practices all areas of criminal law specializing in DUIs, drug charges, domestic violence and other criminal cases. Ms. Babakhan graduated from Glendale Law School, with high honors, Summa Cum Laude, in 2011. She started her career as a Deputy District Attorney with the Los Angeles District Attorneys Office. During her time as a prosecutor, she processed thousands of cases, about a hundred preliminary hearings, argued numerous motions and successfully conducted several jury trials and bench trials. ...

Mr. Blumenfeld focuses his practice in all areas of complex bankruptcy and insolvency, corporate restructuring, distressed assets, acquisition and disposition, and related litigation matters. In terms of his corporate bankruptcy expertise, Mr. Blumenfeld has represented debtors, trustees, and both secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy courts. In addition, a substantial portion of his work consists of serving as general or special counsel to federal and state receivers appointed to general equity, Family Code, rents and profits, Health and Safety Code, and regulatory receiverships, as well as bankruptcy trustees, and other fiduciaries. He has significant civil litigation experience defending and prosecuting...

Attorney Sasha Bojat is a personal injury lawyer who practices in all areas of personal injury law, including cases arising from automobile collisions, motorcycle collisions, truck collisions, bus collision, premises liability. His background has made him a passionate advocate for his clients who understands the struggles they deal with. As an immigrant who came to America in 2000, Mr. Bojat knows first hand what it means to work hard and achieve your goals. Mr. Bojat’s main goal in the practice of of law is to passionately represent his clients to assure the best result in each case. His dedication to his...

Michael Ashoori, Esq. is a United States immigration lawyer. He is the founder of Ashoori Law, a Los Angeles based immigration law firm. Michael's practice focuses on helping families, professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs to get visas, green cards, and citizenship to the United States.

Vivian Yochelson, California Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer and Consumer Advocate. Vivian Yochelson is a UCLA graduate (’92) with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Business Administration. She attended Southwestern Law School (’96) and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996. She is currently the principal of Yochelson & Associates, A professional Corporation located in Woodland Hills, California. Mrs. Yochelson was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and speaks fluent Spanish thanks to being raised in a bilingual family of Chilean descent. Additionally, she is a licensed real estate broker and Notary Public. Mrs....

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

P. Christopher Ardalan, the founder of Ardalan & Associates, PLC, stands out as a distinguished personal injury attorney who has dedicated his career to being a powerful advocate for those injured due to negligence. Since earning his law degree Cum Laude from Loyola Law School, where he was a celebrated member of the Byrne Trial Advocacy Team and a prolific writer for the International and Comparative Law Review, Ardalan has developed a reputation as a "lawyer for the people." His journey in law began with a remarkable start, earning the nickname "The Kid with the golden tongue" at just 17,...

Randall Kaiden is an experienced California Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Preeminent Attorney, Past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Southern California District, Estate Planning Law Specialist by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized by his peers as well as the community at large and holds a perfect 10 out of 10 rating on AVVO Legal for estate planning and elder law. His...

RoseAnn began working in the legal field when she was 18 years old and worked for some of the largest law firms in the Los Angeles area as a legal secretary and paralegal before she became an attorney. Using document-search programming, she worked on many complex, high-profile litigation cases and cases with voluminous e-discovery requirements. RoseAnn attended UCLA in high honors classes and graduated magna cum laude in 1994, and then worked another ten years to take care of her four grandsons as a litigation paralegal in many trials before attending law school. She attended Abraham Lincoln Law School to continue...

Attorney since 1998

MILLIONS COLLECTED IN ACCIDENT CASES! Reina Resnik received her Bachelor’s degree in English literature, from University of California, Los Angeles in 1986. Ms. Resnik received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in 1991. Ms. Resnik is currently a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and California Employment Law Association. Admitted to practice law by the State Bar of California in 1992. She speaks Spanish and Hebrew and is actively involved in various cultural and charitable organizations in Los Angeles County. Don't Wait. Call Now. If you have a personal injury case and are ready to learn how the law office...

Christina is a skilled litigator with substantial experience in both family law and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walzer Melcher, Christina was an associate at a leading New York family law firm, where she worked on a variety of matters involving complex financial and custody issues. Before turning her focus to family law, Christina was a litigation associate at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP.

Christina received her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and an editor of the Columbia Journal of Law and the Arts. ...

Attorney Alex Andryuschenko is a top rated Los Angeles DUI attorney who specializes in drunk driving related charges, DMV hearings, DMV hearing appeals and the defense of other criminal and traffic cases. Alex Andryuschenko is licensed in California and the Federal Courts representing clients throughout California. While he is based in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, he is well known in criminal courts throughout Southern California and handled many cases in all neighboring counties. From the time he graduated from UCLA law school, one of the top law schools in the country, and until now, 13...

Cynthia Ponce joined Walzer Melcher LLP shortly after being admitted to the State Bar of California. Prior to her admission to the bar, Cynthia already had extensive experience in family law. While she was an undergraduate at Mount St. Mary’s College, she volunteered at the Family Law Self Help Resource Center at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse assisting self-represented litigants navigate their way through the family court system. After college, she worked as a legal assistant at a family law firm and pursued her law degree at Southwestern Law School in the evenings. Cynthia managed to also volunteer at...

Kristina L. Hohne joined Walzer Melcher after almost six years as a business litigation associate at Parker Milliken, a century-old law firm in downtown Los Angeles. Kristina has experience with and has litigated complex issues in a variety of areas, including accounting and tax disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, professional malpractice claims, wrongful termination and employment cases, products liability defense (automotive and pharmaceutical), will and trust contests, trade secret misappropriation, personal injury matters, contract claims and commercial and corporate disputes. Kristina’s diverse litigation background has been instrumental in assisting clients in complex divorce litigation where the issues are multifaceted...

Jonathan Howell is a top personal injury attorney based out of Woodland Hills and serving all of California. He has spent the majority of his career representing individuals and families who have been hurt or lost a loved one due to the fault of someone else or a business. Jonathan attended University of California Irvine from which he obtained a Bachelors of Science. He then obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. While in law school, he represented individuals in a range of cases from police brutality, Catholic priest sexual abuse cases, auto collisions, train...