Amanda C. Sommerfeld

After 37 years as a successful litigator and trial lawyer, Robert Fairbank established Fairbank ADR in 2014 as an Alternative Dispute Resolution entity that specializes in the mediation of multi-million dollar, complex civil matters, resulting in settlements of 7, 8 and 9 figure amounts. Bob has been recognized as a Star Individual Nationwide Mediator by Chambers USA for 2025. He was ranked in Band 1 in 2024 and 2023, Band 2 in 2022 and 2021, Band 3 in 2020, and noted as a Recognized Practiti...

Lawrence H. Stone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lawrence H., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob Baradaran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Bob, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William H. Jackson III joined Pircher in 1989 and has focused his practice on the acquisition, disposition and financing of high-level, institutional quality, real estate. In the last year alone, the transactions he’s represented have totaled well over $1 billion. Jackson has built a reputable client list throughout his career which now includes some of the largest private equity investors on the West Coast, the largest fund investing in emerging managers, the largest family office base...

Alexander M. DeGood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Alexander M., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Berke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. David, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Bernfeld focuses his practice on real estate and commercial law. He regularly assists clients in acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and financing of real estate projects in a variety of sectors throughout California including office, retail, restaurant, hospitality, and industrial. Bill regularly works on behalf of lenders to secure permanent, construction, and distressed project financing, as well as handling asset-based and commercial lending transactions on behalf of instituti...

Steve focuses his practice on labor and employment law and related litigation on behalf of management. He represents employers in all facets of labor and employment, particularly in the areas of labor negotiations, arbitrations, wage and hour matters, and before the National Labor Relations Board. Steve also has extensive experience in advising employers on the labor/employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the hospitality industry. He held a number of positions with th...

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Uzzi O. Raanan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Uzzi O., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Uzzi O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.