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Michael counsels clients who have business disputes in multiple industries, with a particular emphasis in the apparel, entertainment, food and financial sectors. Michael started his career working at a top Los Angeles bankruptcy firm where he represented chapter 11 debtors and chapter 7 trustees. He then left firm practice to act as general counsel and CEO of a struggling apparel company. Utilizing his bankruptcy experience, he successfully navigated that company through bankruptcy and guided...

Erin is a real estate partner and chair of the Los Angeles Real Estate Practice Group. She advises institutional investors, asset management firms, and other sophisticated clients on commercial transactions, with an emphasis on leasing. Erin leads a team of transactional attorneys to successfully resolve the full range of leasing issues—both common and unique—encountered across asset types, including office, retail and shopping centers, multifamily, and industrial. Erin serves as ...

As a certified Family Law Specialist and the founding partner of Shebby Hirashima LLP, David Shebby brings more than three decades of trial experience to his Los Angeles Family Law practice. In addition to being a Certified Family Law Specialist, David is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Executive Committee, and an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, where he teaches marital property. David recei...

Olivier Taillieu is a Partner at BD&J , PC in Los Angeles, California, where his practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. As a trial attorney, he has represented individuals and families in complex injury and wrongful death matters involving traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and other serious claims. Over the course of his career, he has secured substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Mr. Taillieu has recei...

Ralph Barat Saltsman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ralph Barat practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ralph Barat Saltsman since 2023. 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 Ralph Barat Saltsman is held by other lawyers.

Elena Baca is the Global Chair of the Paul Hastings Employment Law Department and leads a diverse group of more than 80 lawyers in 10 offices around the world. Ms. Baca is a first-chair litigator who regularly navigates high-stakes litigation, conducts sensitive investigations and advises C-suite executives and corporate boards on compliance and regulatory issues involving human capital. In her role as practice Chair, Paul Hastings’ Employment Department has anticipated and led the resp...

Brian Moskal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Brian practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Moskal since 2026. 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 Brian Moskal is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Pomerantz has substantial experience representing debtors, unsecured creditors, secured creditors, trustees, and creditors' committees in chapter 11 reorganization cases, chapter 7 cases, and in related litigation in both state and federal court. Mr. Pomerantz also has an active creditors' committee practice, having represented the creditors' committees in Glazed Investments (Krispy Kreme), Commissary Operations, Tom's Foods, Empire Beef and Souper Salad. Mr. Pomerantz's practice is gener...

With more than 30 years in practice as a commercial litigator, Mark Hartney can try any case in the courtroom. He brings the required energy, knowledge, and responsiveness to cover all angles for the desired result and to keep clients abreast of precisely what he and his team are doing and why. Mark also understands that going to trial in every case will not necessarily deliver the optimal outcome for his client. He sees himself as a teammate and partner who is empathetic, not putting them th...

Eric V. Rowen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Eric V. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Eric V. Rowen since 2018. 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 Eric V. Rowen is held by other lawyers.