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Sharon Baumgold is an expert in the arcane science of California appellate writs. She spent nearly four decades as a writs attorney on the California Court of Appeal’s Second District. There, she reviewed, analyzed, and advised appellate justices on more than 10,000 appellate writ petitions in all areas of state law, including arbitration, business and commercial litigation, employment, entertainment, government, insurance, real estate, and probate law. Frequent topics included jurisdic...

Paul Frimmer focuses on estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and trust administration, postmortem tax planning, probate litigation, art law, charitable giving, and tax issues relating to these matters. Widely regarded as one of the top estate planning attorneys in the country, Paul has received numerous accolades for his work. He’s known for taking a collaborative approach with his clients and guiding them toward the best decisions tailored to meet their individual needs. Paul has...

Benjamin J. Fox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Benjamin J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin J. Fox 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 Benjamin J. Fox is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth is a partner in the private client and tax team at Withers Bergman LLP. She focuses her efforts on estate planning, planned giving and tax-exempt organizations. Elizabeth represents clients in matters related to family wealth transfers for large estates, sophisticated estate and gift tax saving techniques, charitable planned giving, and complex probate and trust administrations. She also regularly represents tax-exempt organizations in formation, organizational and operational issue...

Lary Alan Rappaport is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Lary Alan practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lary Alan Rappaport since 2022. 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 Lary Alan Rappaport is held by other lawyers.

Rachel Gezerseh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rachel practices law in Thousand Oaks, California Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Gezerseh 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 Rachel Gezerseh is held by oth...

P. Ryan Banafshe established BANA LAW, PC in 2003 to provide client focused and results oriented legal services. After years of representing clients in several areas of law, he knew he found his passion the first time he represented an injured client. He has a sincere passion representing injured victims against insurance companies and he prides himself on obtaining the best possible outcome for his clients. Ryan is a skilled negotiator, an advocate of the people and fights for those who have...

Kira S. Masteller represents clients in all matters of trust and estate planning, including federal estate and gift tax exemptions, control of assets while reducing estate taxes for the clients and their heirs, business and succession planning, the creation of special trusts, and post death trust administration.

Ariel B. Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ariel B. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ariel B. Robinson 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 Ariel B. Robinson is held by other lawyers.

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...