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Jan H. Cate is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Jan H. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jan H. Cate since 2022. 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 Jan H. Cate is held by other lawyers.

Alan Kornfeld is a senior litigation partner. His practice focuses principally on complex litigation matters in bankruptcy courts. Mr. Kornfeld has tried a diverse set of matters, including contested confirmations, DIP financing and cash collateral motions, sale motions, rejection motions, and incentive plan motions. Mr. Kornfeld has also handled a wide variety of commercial disputes in state and federal courts and has tried adversary actions and claim objections in bankruptcy courts. He was ...

Jesse M. Brody is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Advertising Law. Jesse M. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse M. Brody 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 Jesse M. Brody is held by other lawyers.

Biographical Info For more than thirty years, I have dedicated my legal career to fighting for victims of sexual harassment and discrimination. I founded the Derek Smith Law Group in 1995. Today, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Miami, and Washington, D.C., we are not just another firm. We are a beacon of hope for people who have faced injustice in the workplace. My passion for this work comes from understanding the profound impact sexual harassm...

Brian Kennedy focuses on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. My focus My litigation practice focuses on various intellectual property disputes dealing with all aspects of patent litigation. I represent clients in commercial disputes across a wide range of technologies. I develop and execute case strategies and have extensive experience with discovery, due diligence, arguing motions, and case management. I am highly skilled at developing patent infringement and invalidity ...

Andrew T. Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew T. practices law in Manhattan Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew T. Ryan since 2020. 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 Andrew T. Ryan is held by other lawyers.

Stu Tobisman focuses his practice on estate and tax planning for individual clients and on the administration of estates and trusts. His clients include prominent individuals in industry, commerce and entertainment, as well as individuals, banks, and trust companies acting in fiduciary capacities. He also advises owners of closely held businesses in connection with estate and tax-planning matters. Known for his technical abilities and personable approach, Stu enjoys helping his clients identi...

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...

Conal Doyle is a nationally recognized trial attorney that accepts a small number of catastrophic injury, insurance bad faith, and high-stakes civil cases each year and takes them to verdict. Mr. Doyle has argued before the United States Supreme Court and has obtained significant jury verdicts in some of California’s most defense-friendly venues. In December 2013 he served as lead trial counsel in McKnight v. Spain , a Kern County medical malpractice case that produced a $26.8 million v...

Joseph R. Taylor is a partner in our Media & Entertainment Litigation Group. Mr. Taylor represents individual and corporate clients from all over the world in litigation matters related to media, entertainment, intellectual property, sports, gaming, technology, hospitality, insurance and employment. He has tried and litigated to resolution hundreds of entertainment industry disputes over 30 years of practice. He often represents entertainment industry clients in matters against the six ma...