Keiko J. Kojima

Ed Casey represents a variety of residential, retail and commercial developers in land use matters, including those arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). His practice encompasses every facet of the entitlement process, from pre-acquisition due diligence to permitting, and he has successfully prosecuted and defended CEQA and other land use lawsuits for a number of major development projects. Ed was listed in the 2015 and 2016 editions of The Best Lawyers in America &co...

Elizabeth Hopkins is a senior partner at Kantor & Kantor. After a long and fulfilling career at the United States Department of Labor, where she gained substantial experience working on pension, healthcare, and other ERISA issues, she joined the firm in 2018. She represents clients who have been denied a pension, healthcare, disability, and life insurance benefits. She has practiced in the ERISA field since 1989 and is a passionate, knowledgeable, and creative advocate for those who have ...

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

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Michael B. Adreani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Michael B., who practices law in Woodland Hills, California, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert C. Barton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Robert C., 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 Robert C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ira J. Waldman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ira J., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ira J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Experienced in federal court, Ryan applies thoroughness, creativity, and enthusiasm for the law to accomplish clients’ goals in high-stakes disputes. Ryan joined Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams after six years as a trial attorney with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, where he represented clients charged with various types of fraud, cross-border smuggling, and other offenses. Maintaining an active trial, motions, and appellate practice, Ryan has secured dozens of dismissals of felon...

Brad Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television. Brad, 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 Brad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For close to 40 years, Robert Millman has represented employers in proceedings and unfair labor practices before the National Labor Relations Board and in employment discrimination and wrongful termination litigation, including complex class actions. He also represents clients in arbitration and mediation, and in collective bargaining negotiations in both the public and private sector. Appearing in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels, Robert also practices before the De...