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Poonam G. Kumar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Poonam G., 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 Poonam G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melanie Howard’s practice focuses on the acquisition, protection, licensing, exploitation and sale of intangible assets for major brands and individual talent. Known for her business-minded approach, she represents clients across a variety of industries, including fashion and luxury retail, esports, automotive, technology, entertainment and media, and financial. Clients regularly turn to Melanie for strategic brand protection guidance and counsel on data privacy matters in the context o...

Jessica C. Vail is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jessica C., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heather L. Preston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Heather L., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William J. Voller is an intellectual property attorney focusing on patent litigation and counseling. He has successfully represented patent owners and accused infringers in federal district court and the U.S. International Trade Commission through all stages of litigation, including trial. William has also successfully represented parties on appeal at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and counseled clients regarding Covered Business Method patent proceedings before the U.S. Pa...

Chris is a trial lawyer, General Counsel, and deal maker. Chris has won every case he has tried to a jury verdict. He represents clients in complex trial and litigation matters in a wide variety of industries including real estate, franchise, hospitality, construction, entertainment, sports, energy, and finance. The types of cases Chris has tried and litigated are as far reaching as the industries he has represented, including profits litigation, partnership disputes, franchise litigation, em...

Paul Grossman is a partner in the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Mr. Grossman represents major private employers in all aspects of employment law, including class action, wage and hour, wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower cases. He is the general counsel of the California Employment Law Council (CELC), an organization of approximately 70 of California’s largest employers. Its mission is t...

Richard J. Doren is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Insurance Law. Richard J., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven E. Knott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Steven E., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

I have represented injured persons since my admission to practice law in California in 2006. I know that success in your case takes my commitment to seek justice for you. My goal is to make sure that each of my clients recovers the full, fair and complete compensation for the changes in their lives that resulted from the wrongful or negligent conduct of another. I have seen the hurdles that are placed before people who are injured, lost wages, lost job opportunities, unpaid bills, medical exp...