Michael L. Ludwig

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

Barbara A. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Barbara A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara A. Jones 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 Barbara A. Jones is held by other lawyers.

David Nelson is co-chair of Loeb & Loeb’s Trust and Estate Litigation Practice. Previously, he served as chair of the firm’s Los Angeles Trusts and Estates Practice. He concentrates on trust, probate and conservatorship litigation including: litigation and disputes involving trusts, decedents’ estates and conservatorships; will and trust contests; breach of fiduciary duty claims; and interpretation of testamentary instruments. David also has an appellate practice. His pr...

Steve, BG Law's Managing Partner, represents financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies (and their financing divisions), closely held businesses and high net worth individuals in complex bankruptcy and insolvency matters. He is known in the insolvency arena as the “involuntary bankruptcy go-to lawyer” because of his management of the sensitive issues surrounding involuntary bankruptcy filings, and general business advice he applies to navigate potential pitfalls and solve probl...

George Kieffer is a partner, chair of the government and regulatory practice, and member of the firm’s Management Committee. Best Lawyers in America has named him Los Angeles “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Administrative/Regulatory Law. He represents companies before Los Angeles city and county and California state government entities in a wide variety of matters, including government contracts, procurement, transactions and policy issues. He has appeared as co...

Joel Boxer, one of the founders of the Bird Marella, has 40 years of experience as a lawyer representing parties in complex civil trials in the state and federal courts, and in arbitrations. Mr. Boxer has particular experience and expertise in handling suits involving accounting or other complex issues requiring the presentation of expert opinion testimony. These cases often involve real estate, entertainment industry, contract, probate or trust issues or the representation of lawyers and law...

Elizabeth A. Hernandez is a litigation attorney at BD&J PC in Los Angeles, California, representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation matters throughout Southern California. She works on complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, helping individuals and families pursue compensation after serious accidents and losses. Ms. Hernandez is known for her client-centered approach and thorough case preparation. She works closely with clients during every stage of litigation, prov...

As a Senior Founding Partner of RPNA Law, Drew Pomerance is a nationally renowned trial and appellate attorney, with 37 years of expertise in all aspects of complex business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith disputes, as well as labor and employment matters. He has tried numerous cases to verdict, argued at the state and federal courts of appeal, and has won both of the cases he argued to the California Supreme Court. Mr. Pomerance represents businesses of every size and type, from...

Douglas A. Praw is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Douglas A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas A. Praw since 2019. 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 Douglas A. Praw is held by other lawyers.

Ken is a founding partner of the firm. He has dedicated his legal career to labor and employment law matters primarily involving union-management relations. He is considered one of the country’s preeminent management attorneys in the hospitality industry and has lectured throughout the country on preventive labor relations and other employment-related issues. Although Ken is a strong management advocate and a result driven negotiator, he maintains unique working relationships both with ...