Michael J. Proctor

For clients engaged in complex construction projects and government contracts that have the potential for tens of millions of dollars in claims, Andy Howard provides transactional and compliance counseling to minimize the risk of litigation. When problems arise, Andy calls on more than 20 years of experience resolving construction and government contracting disputes to protect his clients’ needs. Andy represents clients across a wide range of industries, including construction, health c...

Ariel B. Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ariel B., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ariel B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lance Jurich, a partner in Loeb & Loeb’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group in its Los Angeles office, serves as a trusted advisor to many clients. He is a commercial litigator who specializes in business bankruptcies, restructurings and the enforcement of creditors’ rights. Mr. Jurich has broad experience representing financial institutions and handles complex matters for these clients. He also represents fiduciaries, including receivers, ass...

Peter B. Morrison has a broad litigation practice, representing clients in both federal and state courts, with a particular emphasis on takeover and securities litigation. Mr. Morrison advises corporations on matters involving both federal and state securities laws, duties of corporate directors, SEC and stock exchange inquiries and investigations, civil RICO matters, and contests for corporate control. Mr. Morrison is one of only two attorneys nationwide to be named to Law360 ’s list o...

Spencer Y. Kook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Spencer Y., 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 Spencer Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Marvan is the lead attorney at MarvanLaw, A.P.C. MarvanLaw, A.P.C. is a boutique firm focused on probate litigation, trust litigation, estate planning, guardianships, and conservatorships. After graduating from UC Davis’ King Hall School of Law, Jeff began his legal career a public defender in Yolo County. Over the four years at the public defender office Jeff handled misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquencies, dependencies, and LPS Conservatorships. This time period allowed Je...

Lawrence H. Stone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lawrence H., 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 Lawrence H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Berger is one of California’s preeminent appellate lawyers and is a partner in Manatt Real Estate and the appellate practice. One of the top land use and condemnation lawyers in the United States, his appellate cases have involved planning, zoning, eminent domain, various kinds of business litigation, landslides, contract, due process, equal protection, defective construction, nuisance, insurance and environmental law. Michael has argued four cases before the United States Supre...

Elena Baca is the Global Chair of the Paul Hastings Employment Law Department and leads a diverse group of more than 80 lawyers in 10 offices around the world. Ms. Baca is a first-chair litigator who regularly navigates high-stakes litigation, conducts sensitive investigations and advises C-suite executives and corporate boards on compliance and regulatory issues involving human capital. In her role as practice Chair, Paul Hastings’ Employment Department has anticipated and led the resp...

Ken Deutsch is Global Co-Chair of the Entertainment and Media practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office. He represents a broad array of operating entities in the entertainment and media industries, including film and television studios, streaming platforms, and independent media companies, advising on their most significant corporate transactions as well as on a variety of film, television, and other commercial ventures. Mr. Deutsch also routinely represen...