Joseph P. Spirito, Jr.

David Barksdale focuses his practice on real estate finance, investment and development, with an emphasis on loan originations, strategic investments and joint venture transactions. He has more than 30 years of experience representing both lenders and borrowers in structured and syndicated finance transactions, and handling acquisitions, leasing, workouts, and restructurings involving real estate assets of all types. David represents life insurance companies, financial institutions, and inves...

Mary K. Ramsden is senior counsel for the firm, practicing primarily in the areas of trust and estate administration. Since 1994, she has been a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law (certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). She has been recognized as a “Southern California Super Lawyer” Ms. Ramsden was admitted to the California Bar in 1981. She received a B.A. degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, and a ...

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...

Jeff Biederman has practiced in most every aspect of the entertainment and media landscape including music, film, television, branding, fashion, advertising, video games and apps, as well as representing executives in these fields in their various employment agreements. Jeff’s clients include recording artists, producers, composers, managers, and executives in the music industry, as well as studios, publishing companies, production companies, actors, athletes, writers, models, designers...

Prior to joining Cozen O’Connor, Paul co-founded Gilchrist & Rutter in 1983 and practiced law until 2006, at which time he joined a publicly held REIT client as an executive vice president. After working as an executive vice president and then as co-chief operating officer and general counsel in two publicly held real estate companies from 2006-2014, and the merger of his company into another publicly held REIT, Paul returned to his law practice in January 2014. He combines his lega...

Kahn A. Scolnick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Litigation - Securities. Kahn A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kahn A. Scolnick 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 Kahn A. Scolnick is held by other lawyers.

Juliette Youngblood, Entertainment Attorney and President, Youngblood Group PC Juliette Youngblood’s career has encompassed an impressive cross-section of Hollywood’s award-winning production companies, networks and studios including Paramount Pictures and CBS Corporation Websites: https://www.julietteyoungblood.com/ https://www.juliette-youngblood.com/ Awards/Accolades : Juliette Youngblood was named 2010 Entertainment Lawyer of the Year by the Century City Bar Association Youngb...

Craig S. Rutenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Craig S. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Craig S. Rutenberg 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 Craig S. Rutenberg is held by other lawyers.

Matthew B. O'Hanlon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Matthew B. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew B. O'Hanlon 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 Matthew B. O'Hanlon is held by other lawyers.

David L. Ficksman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. David L. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Ficksman since 2016. 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 David L. Ficksman is held by other lawyers.