Laura A. Wasser

Larry Russ is a founding partner and co-head of the litigation department of Russ August & Kabat. As an active trial attorney, Mr. Russ has focused on trademark, copyright, patent, business torts, trade regulation and advertising law and complex litigation. Mr. Russ has also worked extensively on antitrust and unfair competition matters. Directly after being admitted to the California Bar in 1978, Mr. Russ launched his career by successfully challenging Levi-Strauss & Co’s resal...

Bernard (“Bo”) Bollinger’s practice focuses on corporate restructuring and the regular representation of secured and unsecured creditors and debtors in various bankruptcy cases across a wide array of industries. Practicing for over 30 years, he has substantial experience in nearly every phase of the reorganization process.

Ian Samson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ian practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ian Samson since 2027. 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 Ian Samson is held by other lawyers.

John Shaller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized John Shaller 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 John Shaller is held by other lawyers.

Michael litigates intellectual property and general civil matters, including complex business and contractual disputes, and proves outside counsel for clients across a wide range of industries, including entertainment, apparel and consumer goods. Michael prefers to resolve matters early, amicably and cost-effectively, but when necessary, he provides aggressive advocacy. Michael has extensive experience prosecuting and defending against copyright, trademark, right of publicity, breach of contr...

Tomer Konowiecki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Tomer practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Tomer Konowiecki 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 Tomer Konowiecki is held by other lawyers.

Paul Rohrer represents governmental entities, nonprofit educational institutions, health care providers, developers, and other property owners in land use and entitlement matters and in the acquisition, sale, optioning, and ground leasing of real property. He has extensive experience working with governmental entities and private developers to create public infrastructure, provide affordable housing, fully utilize government property, and create development opportunities. He has experience ne...

Ralph Barat Saltsman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ralph Barat practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ralph Barat Saltsman since 2023. 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 Ralph Barat Saltsman is held by other lawyers.

Brad Seiling represents clients in complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. Working primarily for clients in financial services, direct marketing, advertising, consumer products and healthcare, Brad litigates class action lawsuits brought under state and federal consumer protection statutes, including California's Unfair Competition Law. Trying cases before judges, arbitrators and juries, Brad challenges class action claims at the plead...

Gary B. Gertler is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP based in the Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on the representation of hospitals, health systems, multi-specialty and single specialty medical groups, health care companies, practice management companies, and other health care providers with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and debt transactions for startup companies, hospital-affiliated group practices, joint ventures and syndication...