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Linda O. Hatcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Linda O., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Linda O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jesse M. Brody is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Jesse M., 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 Jesse M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Siamak Vaziri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Siamak, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Siamak is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank M. Liberatore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Frank M., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

The Honorable Peter J. Polos (ret.) is Of Counsel to the firm and serves as its Director of Litigation. In that role, he assists in overseeing the firm’s entire litigation practice, providing a unique perspective as both an experienced trial lawyer and as a judge who understands effective case presentation. Prior to joining Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, Judge Polos spent eight years as a Superior Court Judge in Orange County, California. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Gray Dav...

M ark V. Franzen, Esq. is a partner at the Long Beach office of Carroll, Kelly, Trotter, Franzen & McKenna. He graduated from University of California, Irvine in 1974 and from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1978. He has been a member of the California Bar and United States District Court since 1978. Mr. Franzen has achieved the rank of diplomate, the highest ranking of American Board of Trial Advocates based upon number of cases taken to jury verdict. He holds memberships with the...

Lisa Kantor is a founding partner of Kantor & Kantor LLP. Lisa has focused her law practice on representing individuals whose health benefits have been denied for treatment of physical or mental illnesses. Since 2007, Lisa has been a nationwide advocate for patients suffering eating disorders and litigating denials of medically necessary treatment for eating disorders. Through Lisa’s dedication to her clients, Kantor & Kantor has become the only law firm in the country with a di...

Philip R. Cosgrove is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Philip R., who practices law in Torrance, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joanna S. McCallum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Joanna S., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joanna S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.