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Alison L. Plessman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Alison L., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelsey Szamet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Kelsey, who practices law in Encino, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert A. Wyman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television. Robert A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike Greenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Mike, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher W. Goodroe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Christopher W., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward F. Quigley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Edward F., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Al represents a diverse group of clients in connection with a broad range of real estate transactions. He advises private equity funds, REITs, institutional capital sources, hospitality companies, developers and retail operators, among others, on their investments across all commercial real estate asset classes. Al advises private equity investors and REIT clients in structuring and negotiating preferred equity, partnership and joint venture agreements for all types of investments in commerci...

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

Shahzad Malik is a partner within Nixon Peabody’s Corporate & Finance practice group and a member of our Tax team. He concentrates on tax issues for mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments and fund formation matters as well as tax controversy issues. My focus Corporate and Transactional Tax Issues I have extensive experience advising corporate clients on tax matters relating to mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, fund formation and cross-border transactions....

William Bernfeld focuses his practice on real estate and commercial law. He regularly assists clients in acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and financing of real estate projects in a variety of sectors throughout California including office, retail, restaurant, hospitality, and industrial. Bill regularly works on behalf of lenders to secure permanent, construction, and distressed project financing, as well as handling asset-based and commercial lending transactions on behalf of instituti...