Bruce A. Wessel

Helene J. Wasserman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Helene J., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helene J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

JOEL G. SAMUELS joined the firm’s Bankruptcy group in Los Angeles in June 1985, following a one-year clerkship with the Honorable James R. Browning, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Samuels has represented a variety of clients in both in-court bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings, including secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees and debtors. Mr. Samuels’ representations have included: Representation of D...

Terese A. Mosher Beluris is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. She has extensive experience litigating actions on behalf of health care service plans, management services organizations, and providers involved in commercial and managed care disputes; defending financial institutions involved in letter of credit, depository operations, and contractual disputes; representing corporations and partnerships involved in fr...

Kenneth S. Fields is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kenneth S., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory J. Karns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gregory J., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel Prince is a Partner in the Litigation Department of Paul Hastings. He works in the Firm's Los Angeles and Palo Alto offices. Mr. Prince is Vice Chair of the Litigation Department in Los Angeles, where he also serves as Hiring Partner for the office. Mr. Prince represents clients in corporate and government investigations and complex litigation matters, including domestic and international arbitration, trials, and class actions. In addition to handling commercial disputes, Mr. Prince co...

Keith Patrick Banner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Keith Patrick, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelsey Szamet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Kelsey, who practices law in Encino, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A. Ilyas Akbari is the Founder and President of KENNEDY WILSHIRE PC. In addition to a trial lawyer, he is also a bioengineer. Ilyas was a Senior Shareholder and Senior Partner at two of the most prestigious law firms in the country prior to starting his own firm. He is an experienced aviation litigator, having worked on over 200 aviation cases since 2005. Ilyas has litigated crashes and incidents involving commercial airlines, charter operations, general aviation aircraft, military aircraft, ...

Laura Sedrish is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura, 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 Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.