Joseph J. Ybarra

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...

Douglas A. Praw is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Douglas A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas A. Praw since 2019. 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 Douglas A. Praw is held by other lawyers.

Helen Lauderdale is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Helen practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Helen Lauderdale since 2024. 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 Helen Lauderdale is held by other lawyers.

Francisca Mok is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in government investigations, white collar defense, and civil litigation. She is based in Los Angeles, California, and practices with the Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel. Her work includes Litigation – Securities, with a focus on complex disputes and regulatory matters involving significant financial and operational considerations. Francisca represents corporate executives and board members, public a...

Ivan Puchalt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ivan practices law in El Segundo, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ivan Puchalt since 2014. 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 Ivan Puchalt is held by other lawyers.

Natalie Weatherford is a senior partner and trial attorney at Taylor & Ring in Los Angeles, California. She focuses her practice on representing both children and adults in sexual harassment, assault, abuse and misconduct cases as well as civil rights litigation throughout the state. Natalie is a relentless advocate for survivors and her work has led to numerous record-breaking verdicts and settlements against individuals, large corporations, and school districts and administrators. Repre...

Philip R. Cosgrove is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Philip R. practices law in Torrance, California Best Lawyers has recognized Philip R. Cosgrove 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 Philip R. Cosgrove is held by other lawyers.

Judy is a partner of the Firm and one of California’s most effective appellate practitioners. First certified as a specialist in appellate law more than 25 years ago, and with B&S since 2015, Judy has focused her career solely on appellate practice for three decades, both in private practice at major law firms and in the appellate courts. Having served as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and spent more than 11 years as a senior judicial attorney at the ...

Sharon Ben-Shahar Mayer’s practice focuses on complex business litigation. Sharon has represented clients in cases involving a wide spectrum of matters, ranging from securities fraud and legal malpractice to intellectual property and contract disputes. Sharon has represented both organizations and individuals, including corporate officers and directors, Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and technology companies. She has successfully handled trials and binding arbitrations, won case disp...

Mal E. Serure has more than two decades of experience representing private equity funds, banks, real estate companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in a wide range of real estate transactions. He regularly advises lenders and borrowers in mortgage and mezzanine loan financing, and preferred equity transactions. Mal also advises clients on the purchase, workout and restructuring of troubled loans, including negotiations with co-lenders, participants, servicers and special servicers...