Andrew J. Demetriou

Harsh works with managed care organizations, hospital systems, and other providers on a wide range of regulatory, reimbursement, and transactional matters. His practice encompasses federal and California fraud and abuse compliance, licenses and permits, Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal) participation and reimbursement, False Claims Act internal and government investigations, and enforcement actions. Harsh also advises clients on health information technology, bioethics, privacy, security compl...

Julia Cherlow joined Bird Marella in 2018 and brings extensive experience in several areas of litigation, including entertainment, business torts, employment, malpractice, and intellectual property. She also has experience representing defendants in several consumer protection class action cases. Ms. Cherlow came to the firm after practicing for several years at Glaser Weil LLP, where she achieved favorable outcomes in a variety of litigation matters in state and federal court, for clients ra...

Richard H. Zelichov is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Richard H. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Richard H. Zelichov since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard H. Zelichov is held by other lawyers.

Teddy M. Kapur is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, the nation’s leading corporate restructuring boutique. He represents debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, assignees and asset purchasers in chapter 11 corporate bankruptcies, chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and other out-of-court restructurings. Mr. Kapur was listed in the 2018 and 2019 editions of Best Lawyers in America. In 2020, Thomso...

Mr. Kharasch has significant experience as lead counsel representing debtors, creditors' committees, and other constituencies in chapter 11 corporate reorganizations and out-of-court workouts, and has a proven track record of confirming both creditor and debtor chapter 11 plans of reorganization. He has also been a longstanding member of the firm’s management committee. Mr. Kharasch is a graduate of the University of Illinois and received his J.D. from UCLA. He holds an AV Preeminent Pe...

Vito A. Costanzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Vito A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Vito A. Costanzo since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Vito A. Costanzo is held by other lawyers.

Terri Keville advises health care clients on credentialing, peer review and other medical staff issues, consent (including end-of-life issues), confidentiality, clinical research, emergency care requirements (EMTALA), and other operational matters. Her litigation practice emphasizes case-dispositive motions and appeals involving hospitals, physician groups and other health care clients. Terri has made new law for California health care organizations in cases involving physician peer review, M...

Matthew Joy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Matthew practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Joy since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew Joy is held by other lawyers.

Legendary water law practitioner with nearly 40 years of experience. Unmatched depth and diversity of water transactions. Handled the largest water transfer in United States’ history. Scott Slater is a best-in-class water rights transactional attorney and litigator delivering strategic solutions and securing reliable water supplies for his clients. His sophisticated understanding of both the legal challenges and potential business impacts and opportunities in securing, maintaining and t...

Jacqueline C. Charlesworth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Copyright Law. Jacqueline C. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline C. Charlesworth since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jacqueline C. Charlesworth is held by other lawyers.