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Christopher W. Decker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher W. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher W. Decker since 2023. 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 Christopher W. Decker is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Marvan is the lead attorney at MarvanLaw, A.P.C. MarvanLaw, A.P.C. is a boutique firm focused on probate litigation, trust litigation, estate planning, guardianships, and conservatorships. After graduating from UC Davis’ King Hall School of Law, Jeff began his legal career a public defender in Yolo County. Over the four years at the public defender office Jeff handled misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquencies, dependencies, and LPS Conservatorships. This time period allowed Je...

Erika Contreras is a partner at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and focuses her practice on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and motor carrier liability cases. Licensed in California and Nevada, Ms. Contreras has obtained millions of dollars in awards for her clients, including many seven-figure and eight-figure verdicts and settlements. Some of Ms. Contreras results include: Casillas v. Landstar Ranger, Inc : Ms. Contreras was part of the trial team that obtained a $34,555,220 jury...

Steven J. Katzman is a partner with Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP in Los Angeles, California. His background includes more than three decades of experience in government service and private practice, with a focus on bankruptcy, insolvency, commercial litigation, and federal litigation matters. His practice includes Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation - Bankruptcy . From 2003 through 2008, Steven served as the...

Ian Samson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ian practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ian Samson since 2027. 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 Ian Samson is held by other lawyers.

Time and again, major recording artists, their key advisors and core industry companies trust Zia Modabber, the managing partner of the Los Angeles offices, to handle legal issues they face in the creation and protection of their assets. With decades of experience in the music and entertainment industry, he has an ability to not only address his clients' pressing legal issues, but also their long-term artistic and business interests. Zia is a sought-after litigator of intellectual property, F...

David P. Schack is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Los Angeles office where he is a member of the Litigation Department. David focuses his practice on insurance coverage litigation and counseling for policyholders and on commercial litigation with an emphasis on real estate-related matters. In the insurance coverage area, he has helped business and individual policyholders resolve insurance coverage disputes throughout the U.S. through negotiation and litigation and has recovered ...

Paul Gordon Hoffman is a founding member of the Firm. He practices in the areas of tax, estate planning, trust administration and probate, and charitable planning. Mr. Hoffman was chosen by Best Lawyers as the 2010 “Top Tax Lawyer” in the metropolitan Los Angeles area. He also has twice been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers” in Southern California by “Super Lawyers.” He is a former Chairperson of the Tax Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association...

Aaron Gbewonyo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Aaron practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron Gbewonyo since 2027. 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 Aaron Gbewonyo is held by other lawyers.

Kathy H. Gao is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kathy H. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kathy H. Gao since 2023. 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 Kathy H. Gao is held by other lawyers.