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Brian L. Davidoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Brian L., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason D. Strabo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jason D., 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 Jason D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Handal is a skilled litigator dedicated to navigating complex business disputes involving Intellectual Property, breaches of fiduciary duty, partnership break-ups, professional liability, product liability, trademark infringement, trade secrets, data breaches, and Lanham Act violations. He has over 40 years of first-chair litigation experience in Federal, State, and Administrative tribunals. He has represented clients from all over the world, tried over 100 matters, and has been lead coun...

Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk concentrates her practice on the defense of white collar criminal prosecutions, government and regulatory investigations, and complex civil litigation. Nicole leverages her strong litigation experience to advise clients on navigating the unique challenges of parallel criminal, civil, and regulatory proceedings. A significant portion of Nicole’s practice is devoted to the representation of health care providers in state and federal criminal investigations and pro...

Stanley W. Lamport is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Stanley W., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stanley W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregg Loubier is a partner in the firm’s Finance group in the Los Angeles office. Gregg concentrates on real estate finance transactions nationwide, including portfolio and securitized commercial mortgage finance, construction finance, bridge lending, mezzanine lending and loan servicing, as well as the workout and resolution of distressed debt and exercise of creditor remedies. Gregg also focuses on the acquisition, financing, leasing, management and disposition of real estate assets. ...

Walter Yoka is a nationally recognized trial attorney with particular focus on products liability. He has tried numerous complex and high profile cases to verdict on behalf of Yoka & Smith’s corporate clients and successfully argued in California’s Supreme and Appellate courts. Among his many affiliations, Mr. Yoka is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Product Liability Advisory Counsel and International Society of Barristers. He served as President of the Asso...

Benjamin Shatz is a partner in Manatt's appellate practice. He has briefed hundreds of civil appeals, writs and petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, California Supreme Court and California Courts of Appeal, covering areas of law including anti-SLAPP, entertainment, copyright, trademark, employment, land use, banking, insurance, punitive damages, class actions and unfair competition. Before joining Manatt, Ben practiced in the appellate department of an international la...

Scott Grossfeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Scott, 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 Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pippa Bond is a capital markets partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has extensive experience in corporate finance and securities, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and restructurings. Pippa acts as counsel to issuers, sponsors and underwriters in registered public offerings, block trades and private placements of debt and equity securities, as well as tender offers and consent solicitations. Pippa also counsels institutional and corporate clients with re...