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Quinn Mayberry
Culver City, CA Personal Injury Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Products Liability and Social Security Disability
Harvard Law School
Quinn Mayberry was inspired by the strong legal advocacy of his father and grandfather from a young age, which motivated him to pursue a career in law. He enrolled at Harvard Law School, where he received a comprehensive legal education.
After joining the firm, Quinn has dedicated most of his time to personal injury cases. He brings a fresh perspective and embodies the tireless work ethic that defines Mayberry Law, consistently striving to meet and exceed client expectations.
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Patrick E. Bailey
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(800) 973-2263
11400 West Olympic Boulevard
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Business
University of La Verne College of Law
I have been practicing law since 1979. In that time I have gained a lot of pride in representing people who need my help to fight for their cause.
I handle very complex cases including aviation disasters, brain and spine injury cases and other highly technical issues. These types of cases take knowledge and dedication in order to achieve successful results.
I am a pilot and have taught Aviation Law at California State University. During my career I have helped my clients to settle their cases before they ever see a courtroom and I have...
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Earl Schurmer
Marina Del Rey, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Animal, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Southwestern Law School
Attorney Earl Schurmer is a Southern California personal injury lawyer who has more than two decades of experience in the field. He has handled hundreds of arbitrations and has tried numerous cases to verdict. Mr. Schurmer is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Ventura County Bar Association, and the Santa Barbara County Bar Association. To find out about retaining the representation of Attorney Schurmer, contact The Schurmer Firm today.
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Peter Goldstein
Culver, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Civil Rights and Products Liability
Whittier Coll School of Law
Free Consultation & Support Trial attorney Peter Goldstein graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in 1977, and then earned his juris doctor from Whittier School of Law in 1985 with honors. He and his family live in Las Vegas but maintain a residence in Culver City, California. Peter has tried over 80 trials including over 30 jury trials, and is familiar with the judges, mediators and arbitrators in Southern Nevada and Southern California. His practice areas include personal injury, car accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, police misconduct and...
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Ingrid M. Evans
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 29 years of experience
6701 Center Drive West
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Personal Injury, Consumer, Elder and Stockbroker Fraud
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Ingrid M. Evans is the founding partner of the Evans Law Firm. Ms. Evans is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, and was named as a Finalist for Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2009. Ingrid Evans is a veteran in the courtroom and was previously undefeated in jury trials as a former Deputy City Attorney for San Francisco. Ingrid Evans is an experienced litigator in state and federal courts and is licensed to practice law in California, the District of Columbia, and New York. Ms. Evans has been named as a 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers...
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Lisa M Howard
Santa Monica, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Landlord Tenant
UWLA School of Law
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Matthew Rabban
Santa Monica, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Insurance Claims
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
I am a trial attorney serving clients across all of California state wide.
I work to protect the rights of the people in our community.
Often I represent the David in the fight against Goliath. Many of my clients have been people injured and who are up against large insurance companies.
Insurance companies only care about one thing – profits. They profit by paying less to injured people.
I fight insurance companies that delay and deny rightful claims.
Don’t get less than you deserve. Get in touch with me today to discuss your case and receive free legal advice.
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Gregory Edward Stone
Woodland Hills, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 36 years of experience
Personal Injury and Business
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Gregory E. Stone, Founding Partner, is a skilled negotiator, mediator and trial attorney. While an overwhelming number of his cases are resolved prior to trial, Greg has built a reputation for achieving outstanding trial results for his clients. He has tried over 65 jury trials to verdict throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. Greg has been recognized as a “Southern California Super Lawyer” by his peers in Los Angeles Magazine, Law & Politics Media, Inc., and Super Lawyer publications. Greg prides himself on solving problems for others and makes himself available to his many repeat...
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Amir A. Nader
Woodland Hills, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy and Family
Western State University College of Law
Amir practices all areas of family law, including child custody and support issues, mediation, and litigation.
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David Payab
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Personal Injury and Employment
Southwestern Univ School of Law
David Payab, Esq. is the founder of the Law Offices of Payab & Associates and one of the most respected employment attorneys in the Southern California legal community. A graduate of Southwestern University School of Law, Attorney Payab was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1997. Since then, he has built a reputation for both litigating and settling complex employment law, personal injury, real estate, and civil rights cases while assertively protecting the rights of his clients—including in one confidential settlement that resulted in more than $5 million for his client. He is the recipient of the American...
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Shawn Sasooness
Woodland Hills, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Employment
Chapman University
Shawn Sasooness is the owner and Managing attorney at Sasooness Law Group. Mr. Sasooness’ mission is to give a powerful voice to the people. He has dedicated his practice to representing individuals that are victims of insurance companies, big corporations, and unfair employers. Mr. Sasooness is dedicated to standing by his clients every step of the way.
Mr. Sasooness is an aggressive litigator with extensive experience in the civil litigation field. He personally manages and oversees all of the firm's cases from beginning to end. As a result, Ms. Sasooness has recovered millions for his clients, and is responsible for...
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Ilyse Fern Klavir
Woodland Hills, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Workers' Comp
Univ of West Los Angeles
Iyse Klavir specializes in the practice of bankruptcy law at her law firm Klavir & Associates based in Lancaster, CA in the Antelope Valley with a satellite office in Woodland Hills, CA serving the San Fernando Valley. Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury cases are also areas of consiberable practice focus and experience. Ilyse Klavir assisted nearly a thousand debtors last year through the bankruptcy process. She was recognized with the William J. Lasarow Award by the Debtor Assistance Project for her work on behalf of debtors.
Ilyse Klavir has over 20 years of experience as an executive,...
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Shayda C. Yamini
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Nursing Home and Workers' Comp
Southwestern Law School
Shayda Yamini was born in raised in Los Angeles CA. She graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. She attended law school at the Southwestern University School of Law, receiving her J.D. in 2012. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association; the State Bar of California, and CAALA.
Shayda is a highly talented, resourceful and aggressive trial attorney, bringing tremendous passion and enthusiasm to her work as an advocate for the rights of her clients. She is an expert in representing injured individuals and their families...
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Jason Adams Frost
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Whittier Law School
Since 1998, Jason Frost has passionately pursued justice for injury victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, Catastrophic Injuries, Slip & Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death and Work Injuries. Jason, an aggressive and skilled attorney at the Sharifi Firm, is dedicated to providing knowledgeable advocacy.
Jason has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from both the Harriet Buhai Family Center and Bet Tzedek Center for Poverty Law.
If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident, contact Jason Frost for a free consultation.
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Sherwin Sean Arzani
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 21 years of experience
Personal Injury, Consumer and Products Liability
University of Michigan Law School
Sherwin Arzani is a personal injury with almost a decade of experience successfully representing clients injured due to the negligence of another.
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Alain William Browning
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Southwestern Law School
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Eean L Boles
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
UCLA School of Law
Eean L. Boles is the founder of The Boles Firm, APC, a Los Angeles-based personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals harmed by negligence. Before starting his own practice, Eean gained valuable trial experience in criminal defense, civil rights, employment law, and plaintiff’s side personal injury. He has litigated cases in courtrooms across the Greater Los Angeles area and has been published twice in Plaintiff Magazine, reflecting his commitment to excellence in advocacy.
A proud Los Angeles native, Eean earned his B.A. in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, where he served as President of the Black Student Union...
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Brian K. Andrews
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Univ of West Los Angeles
Brian K. Andrews is a conscientious, detailed-orientated, determined attorney with expertise in litigation and Personal Injury and Work related injuries. Mr. Andrews has substantial experience in complex civil litigation that has resulted in several important published appellate court rulings and certified class action multi-million dollar settlements* that have benefited consumers throughout California. Mr. Andrews has handled scores of Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation cases.
*This does not guarantee, warranty, or predict the outcome of your case. Education Cal Poly Pomona Watterson College University of West Los Angeles, School of Law, 2004 Admitted to Practice Law State of...
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Steve Escovar
Pasadena, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Criminal Defense
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
If you’ve been arrested or you are facing criminal charges of any nature, don’t wait to put a criminal defense lawyer from Escovar Law, APC on your side. As seasoned litigators who’ve been practicing law since 1994, the firm’s legal team is well-equipped to help you fight a DUI, theft offense, federal crime, or anything else. Schedule a free consultation with an attorney at the firm today to get the legal process started.
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Aghavni Vartan Kasparian
Pasadena, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business and Employment
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
As the founder of the firm KP Law, Los Angeles lawyer Aghavni Kasparian represents those whose lives have been significantly affected by the carelessness of other people and entities. For over 15 years, Ms. Kasparian has been licensed in California courts. Before establishing her present firm, Attorney Kasparian worked as a defense attorney for high-profile litigation. She is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles and the Loyola Law School. Contact her firm for a free consult.
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Jonathan M. Ritter
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of West Los Angeles
As a founding partner of El Dabe | Ritter Trial Lawyers Jonathan Ritter dedicated his career to serving personal injury victims throughout Southern California. Jonathan stated law school at the young age of 20, and passed the California Bar Exam by the time he was 23. He knew immediately that he wanted to focus his career on personal injury, with a focus on trial work.
In 2011, Jonathan founded Ritter Law, which rapidly grew into a renowned legal practice under his leadership. Focusing his career on trials, in 2016 at the age of 35, he was...
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Gabriel Pimentel
Pasadena, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Employment
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Mr. Pimentel earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in 2009. He focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in a broad range of personal injury claims and labor/employment disputes, including auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, unpaid wage claims, and wrongful termination. Mr. Pimentel has significant experience litigating claims, obtaining several jury verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements for his clients. Passionate about the law and dedicated to seeking justice for his clients, Mr. Pimentel works hard to provide experienced representation focused on results.
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Bruce Kokozian
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Civil Rights, Employment and Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
The skillful attorneys at Kokozian Law Firm handle litigation arising out of all types of workplace misconduct. We have secured settlements and verdicts in the millions of dollars for employees in Los Angeles County. Some of the cases that we have handled have involved discrimination based on protected characteristics, such as disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, race, and age. We also consistently handle cases for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and retaliation lawsuits, as well as claims based on a failure to provide medical leave of absence. Our attorneys can represent workers in wage and hour or overtime claims, failure...
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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Insurance Claims
John F. Kennedy University
Mr. Tabayoyon is an experienced trial attorney that focuses on personal injury and family law matters, including federal and state trial litigation.
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Jubin J. Sharifi
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Southwestern University School of Law
Jubin J. Sharifi, is the founding attorney at the Sharifi Firm, APC. He graduated from California State University Northridge in 1996, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Finance and Marketing. In 2000, he received his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, located in Los Angeles California. Jubin was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2001 and is also licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
Jubin clerked in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, defending the City of Los Angeles against civil claims made against the city in a...
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Mark Herbert Schlein
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 54 years of experience
(310) 909-8212
11111 Santa Monica Blvd.
Ste. 1750
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Personal Injury
Mark H. Schlein is Wisner Baum’s top false claims and whistleblower protection Attorney of Counsel. Throughout a career spanning over 40 years as a police officer and a lawyer, Mark has been committed to public service and protection. His unique experience as an urban police officer and attorney makes him particularly effective fighting fraud against the government.
While a government attorney, Mark participated in whistleblower litigation resulting in the recovery of billions of dollars at the state and federal level since 1993. As a result, Mark has extensive experience working with whistleblowers in qui tam actions brought under the False Claims...
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Frances Phares
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer
(310) 909-8212
11111 Santa Monica Blvd
Suite 1750
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Tulane University School of Law
Frances M. Phares is of counsel to Wisner Baum where she concentrates her practice on pharmaceutical product liability, toxic tort cases and major transportation accidents. Known for the caring attentiveness she brings to each case, Fran has been honored with the Martindale Hubbell Client Champion Silver award and the Avvo Clients’ Choice award. To schedule a free consultation, contact Wisner Baum today.
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Timothy Ananda Loranger
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(310) 909-8212
11111 Santa Monica Blvd.
Ste. 1750
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Personal Injury
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Timothy A. Loranger is an attorney and senior shareholder at the national mass disaster law firm of Wisner Baum. A consumer attorney, pilot, and avid citizen advocate, Tim concentrates his practice on product liability law, aviation, and commercial ground transportation accidents (including truck accidents, train crashes, and military vehicle accidents), and military accidents resulting in catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death.
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Ari Friedman
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Lawyer
(310) 909-8212
11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1750
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Pepperdine University School of Law
Attorney Ari S. Friedman is a partner and trial attorney of the nationwide firm of Wisner Baum (formerly Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman). Licensed to practice in California, he focuses on the firm’s high-stakes cases throughout the country in a wide variety of practice areas, including commercial transportation accidents, mass disasters, and product liability litigation. With a multitude of seven-figure resolutions won on behalf of clients, Ari has been recognized by California Super Lawyers® Rising Stars and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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Bijan Esfandiari
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 23 years of experience
(310) 909-8212
11111 Santa Monica Blvd.
Ste. 1750
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Personal Injury and Products Liability
UCLA School of Law
Bijan Esfandiari is a senior shareholder and pharmaceutical product liability attorney at Wisner Baum. He leads the firm’s Gardasil litigation team representing hundreds of individuals who sustained adverse events after receiving the HPV vaccine. A ceaseless advocate for those harmed by dangerous pharmaceutical products, Bijan has litigated a multitude of complex cases that shaped and developed the law to benefit consumer safety and change the behavior of reckless corporate entities. Contact the firm to speak to Attorney Esfandiari about your claim.
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Andrew Owen
Los Angeles, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
(877) 800-1700
11111 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
As a personal injury at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, Andrew specializes in catastrophic injuries, truck accidents, construction accidents, and property negligence. Additionally he devotes a portion of his practice to consumer class actions against businesses.
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Gina Szeto-Wong
Pasadena, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 12 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Employment and Family
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
At Szeto-Wong Law, we are dedicated to protecting what matters most—your family, financial security, and fundamental rights. As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, I understand the complexities of cases involving child custody disputes, high-net-worth divorces, and asset division. Whether safeguarding investments or ensuring a fair custody arrangement, I provide strategic and compassionate counsel to guide you through the legal process.
Beyond family law, our firm is committed to advocating for employee rights in cases involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and retaliation claims. We believe in holding employers accountable and ensuring fair treatment for workers across California.
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Emily Ruby
El Segundo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Construction, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Michael Heath Wellen
Woodland Hills, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 18 years of experience
Personal Injury, Employment, Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice
Southwestern University School of Law
Michael Wellen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, where he was on Law Review. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Wellen worked in the Orange County Distrct Attorney's Office, felony panel unit.
Mr. Wellen has been practicing for over ten years and has concentrated on civil liability with a focus on medical malpractice, personal injury, public entity liability, premises liability and general civil liability matters. He has also worked on employment law matters and public entity defense.
Mr. Wellen currently focuses...
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Jeffrey Knoll
Canoga Park, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Employment and Workers' Comp
Southwestern University School of Law
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Syndel Lisette Knoll
Canoga Park, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Employment and Workers' Comp
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Andre Amin Khansari
Woodland Hills, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(818) 650-6444
21650 Oxnard Street
Suite 1540
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Business and Products Liability
University of Southern California Law School
Andre Khansari is an accomplished Southern California attorney. He represents individuals and businesses in Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Business, and Personal Injury matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, peers and clients alike have recognized Andre as an exceptional attorney.
Andre is committed to providing large firm advocacy with small firm prices. Call today to schedule a consultation to learn how he can help you.
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Bruce A. Broillet
Santa Monica, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 50 years of experience
Personal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
Bruce Broillet's intelligent and committed approach to the law has earned him national recognition and respect among his peers in the legal community and has led to his induction into the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles “Hall of Fame.” Mr. Broillet is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group composed of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
As a trial lawyer, he has obtained numerous seven and eight-figure results. He represents plaintiffs in such areas as business litigation, products liability, professional malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Bruce also tried and won a $55 million jury...
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Michael H. Moghtader
Tarzana, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Immigration
Univ of West Los Angeles
I, Michael H. Moghtader, am the founder and CEO of the MHM LAW GROUP, A Proffessional Law Corporation. I attended California State University, Los Angeles in 1987 where I received my Bachelors Degree and obtained my law degree in 1997. I was admitted to the California Bar, US District Court and is a member in good standing. My practice involves Immigration and Personal Injury.
Furthermore, I am well recognized in having a perfect track record and known for my reputation in winning almost impossible cases. My extensive knowledge among many areas of law, place clients at an advantage, because most...
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Thomas Flicker Forsyth
Pasadena, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 34 years of experience
(626) 240-4633
1055 East Colorado Boulevard
Suite 500
Pasadena, CA 91106
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Whittier Coll School of Law
www.BICYCLEATTORNEY.net #TeamForsyth #BicycleAttorney Thomas F. Forsyth is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and received his law degree from Whittier College, School of Law, where he served on the Law Review as Notes and Comments Editor. He has been dedicated to helping cyclists for years and recently become more and more dedicated to fighting for the rights of cyclists on the road. As a life-long resident of California Mr. Forsyth embraces so many of the perks that this part of the world affords. He is a competitive tennis player, guitarist, and as a father to two...