David C. Winton

Barry Kurtz represents national and international franchisors and franchisees. A Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law (by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), Barry is experienced in franchise development; state, national and international regulatory compliance and disclosure documents; unit sales and purchases; franchisor/franchisee transactions, and more. As Chair of Lewitt Hackman's Franchise & Distribution Practice Group, Barry also works close...

Frank Merola is a partner in Stroock’s Financial Restructuring Group and has more than 25 years of experience in business reorganization and bankruptcy. Mr. Merola has advised debtors, creditors, acquirers and equity holders in both Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings across a range of industries. He also focuses his practice on the representation of ad hoc and official creditor committees and equity holders. Prior clients include Sirius Satellite Radio, Harbinger Capital Partner...

Stephen Gillespie advises public and private companies on a wide range of strategic partnerships and technology transactions. He focuses his practice on structuring, drafting and negotiating a variety of complex agreements, including procurement and licensing; distribution, sales and marketing; and strategic alliances. Mr. Gillespie regularly counsels clients on the development and commercialization of technology and products and arrangements involving software, data and services.

STEPHEN A. JAMIESON is a founding partner with the Los Angeles-based law firm Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson (SSJLaw). Stephen A. Jamieson is recognized as a leader in the areas of land use and zoning, alcoholic beverage licensing, compliance and disciplinary actions, government relations, and business and personal injury litigation, both for the defense and for the plaintiff. He is licensed to represent clients in California, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and has extensive experience working wit...

Prior to founding Glennon and Associates APC, Brian Glennon was a senior partner at Latham & Watkins, one of the world's most prestigious law firms, where he worked for nearly 25 years. He has achieved complete defense verdicts at trial on claims exceeding $2.5 billion. Leading publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Law 360, The Daily Journal, Los Angeles Magazine, Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America and the American Registry consistently have recognized his significa...

Linda Claxton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Linda, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Linda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven M. Goldsobel is a former federal prosecutor and the founder of the Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel, based in Los Angeles, California. He previously served as a partner in the White Collar Crime Practice Group and Trial Department of the international law firm McDermott, Will & Emery. His background as a federal prosecutor provides valuable insight when counseling and representing individuals and organizations facing criminal investigations, indictments, and related enforcement acti...

Matthew I. Kreeger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Matthew I., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard S.J. Hung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Richard S.J., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard S.J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amy L. Lessa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amy L., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.