Manuel A. "Manny" Abascal

Jim handles complex disputes in line with the business goals of his clients. He approaches cases efficiently, using preventive measures to keep litigation in check, including ADR. When high-stakes litigation is unavoidable, Jim's 30 years of trial experience in state and federal courts enables him to fight for the best results possible, now and in the future. James Evans is a highly skilled trial attorney with decades of experience handling complex cases in state and federal courts. Jim is al...

Richard J. Doren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Insurance Law. Richard J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Doren 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 Richard J. Doren is held by other lawyers.

Stanley Heyman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Stanley practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stanley Heyman 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 Stanley Heyman is held by other lawyers.

Jim Kousoulas guides his real estate clients through complex commercial loan transactions and litigation management strategies. Jim provides trusted counsel to banks, private equity firms, private lenders, debt funds, life insurance companies, and other corporate clients related to their commercial lending and transactional real estate matters. He has over 25 years of experience helping clients through a variety of complicated commercial loan transactions, including commercial mortgage-backed...

Lauren Paull is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Lauren practices law in Century City, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Paull 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 Lauren Paull is held by other lawyers.

Steven Weisburd has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in federal and state courts in California and across the country, including class actions, business disputes, mass torts, MDLs, product liability, and other complex civil litigation, for clients in the consumer products industry, mass media and entertainment industries, technology industries, and financial services industry. A skilled litigator and legal strategist, Steven has over the past three decades amassed ...

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

Cynthia Chen McTernan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Cynthia Chen practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia Chen McTernan 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 Cynthia Chen McTernan is held by other lawyers.

A Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Appellate Practice Group, Robert C. Little is a seasoned business lawyer and appellate litigator with over two decades of legal experience. Mr. Little is certified as a legal specialist in the practice of appellate law by the State Bar of California, one of fewer than 350 attorneys who hold this distinction among California’s 191,350 practicing lawyers. He has served as counsel of record in over 200 state and federal appeals and writ proceedings for ins...

Ellie Ruth is an appellate attorney admitted to practice in California and Texas. Her practice focuses on appeals, writs, and dispositive pre- and post-trial motions on a broad range of legal issues, including premises liability, attorneys fees, contracts, family law/complex divorces, evidence, insurance (bad faith, Cumis counsel), product liability, employment, and civil procedure. Ellie has published and presented on a variety of issues including evidence, expert witnesses, and annual updat...