Curt C. Barwick

Mr. Golubow devotes his practice to and has extensive experience in the areas of financial restructuring, insolvency law, complex bankruptcy and business reorganizations, liquidations, and litigation, out-of-court workouts, acquisitions and sales of distressed assets, Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 foreclosure sales, general assignments for the benefit of creditors, and receiverships. Mr. Golubow has also been consulted and retained as a bankruptcy, insolvency and financial restructuring e...

Michael G. Balmages, Esq. is a mediator and discovery referee with decades of experience in civil litigation, corporate counsel matters, and transactional law. Based in Irvine, California, and serving through ADR Services, Inc. , Mr. Balmages works with parties and counsel to resolve complex disputes across a broad range of matters, including Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. He has participated in the resolution of more than 1,500 cases and is known for his practical approa...

John Stephens has practiced as a business trial lawyer in Orange County for more than 34 years. His litigation practice includes matters involving trade secrets, trademarks, real estate, fraud, breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, business dissolution, and a broad range of complex business issues. John has represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals in commercial disputes. He has tried numerous matters to judgment, including jury trials, bench tri...

Todd Friedland brings more than 25 years of complex commercial litigation experience to his work representing clients in high-stakes business disputes. Known for his strategic approach, practical judgment, and leadership in the Orange County legal community, Todd helps clients pursue solutions aligned with their business objectives. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and strategic counseling, including disputes involving corporate governance, fiduciary duties, complex contracts, ma...

Jacqueline Belen Goodman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Jacqueline practices law in Fullerton, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline Belen Goodman since 2024. 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 Belen Goodman is held by other lawyers.

Richard J. Grabowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Richard J. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Grabowski since 2010. 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 J. Grabowski is held by other lawyers.

Steve Nichols has over 30 years of experience as a construction and commercial law and litigation specialist, and is co-chair of Rutan’s Construction Law Group. He represents prime and specialty contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, institutional and private owners, developers, builders, design professionals, lenders, insurers, distributors, and others in business and construction law matters. Steve has assisted clients in negotiating and drafting a wide array of construction and co...

Deborah S. Mallgrave is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah S. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah S. Mallgrave 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 Deborah S. Mallgra...

Mike (Mohammad) Kazerouni is one of the founding partners at Kazerouni Law Group APC. For over a decade Mike has dedicated his legal career to the representation of personal injury victims and consumer protection from dangerous and defective products. Mike has successfully represented thousands of clients and litigated hundreds of personal injury and consumer protection cases including wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, burn injuries, defective products litigation, lemon law, among other...

Marc J. Winthrop is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Marc J. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Marc J. Winthrop since 1993. 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 Marc J. Winthrop is held by other lawyers.