Douglas A. Axel

Darryl Cluster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Darryl practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Darryl Cluster since 2013. 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 Darryl Cluster is held by other lawyers.

Albert C. Valencia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Albert C. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Albert C. Valencia since 2025. 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 Albert C. Valencia is held by other lawyers.

For more than 20 years, David has been a member of the Panel of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees for the Central District of California. His emphasis is acting as fiduciary, either as Trustee, Receiver or Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors, or representing such fiduciaries in federal and state Courts.

Brandon Roker focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, qui tam litigation, internal investigations and complex commercial litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients in voluntary disclosures and in connection with government investigations, including investigations by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and the Division of Occupational Safety ...

Ira J. Waldman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ira J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ira J. Waldman since 2001. 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 Ira J. Waldman is held by other lawyers.

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.

Susan K. Seflin guides and represents a wide range of businesses through the Chapter 11 reorganization process. She focuses her practice primarily on Chapter 11 reorganizations and related matters, has a proven track record of successfully confirming Chapter 11 plans of reorganization, and has successfully represented over fifty Chapter 11 debtors (excluding related entities).

Jeffrey L. Steinfeld has extensive trial experience and a broad complex commercial litigation practice representing clients in federal and state court at both the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Steinfeld’s practice focuses on white collar criminal defense and SEC enforcement actions, class action defense, federal and state securities laws, duties of corporate officers and directors, and related litigation. He also has first-chaired a federal trial to jury verdict and has participated i...

Gerry Serlin is a California appellate lawyer and a co-founder of Benedon & Serlin LLP, established in 1993. Based in Woodland Hills, California, he has devoted nearly four decades to Appellate Practice, handling civil appeals in state and federal courts throughout California and beyond. His career reflects sustained involvement in shaping appellate advocacy through briefing, oral argument, and strategic counseling. Gerry’s professional background includes numerous recognitions refl...

There is a reason Bruce Vanyo's peers call him the "dean of securities litigation." He has spent more than 40 years handling securities fraud and corporate governance lawsuits for clients such as Amarin Corporation, Amdocs, Inc., Angie's List, Boeing Company, Cree, Inc. and GW Pharmaceuticals — and succeeding on their behalf. Leading the firm's securities litigation and enforcement practice, Bruce represents clients across a number of industries, particularly technology and life science...