Peter A. Strotz

Brian J. Headman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Brian J., 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 Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Alexandra A. Letzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Alexandra A., 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 Alexandra A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Walter Yoka is a nationally recognized trial attorney with particular focus on products liability. He has tried numerous complex and high profile cases to verdict on behalf of Yoka & Smith’s corporate clients and successfully argued in California’s Supreme and Appellate courts. Among his many affiliations, Mr. Yoka is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Product Liability Advisory Counsel and International Society of Barristers. He served as President of the Asso...

Iain Nasatir specializes in insurance coverage, insolvency, regulatory, reinsurance and bankruptcy disputes. His cases have involved the interplay between state insurance regulators and bankruptcy court jurisdiction, such as Superior National, Fremont and Executive Life. Mr. Nasatir also advises on complex regulatory, jurisdictional, insurance, and reinsurance issues arising in bankruptcy, such as captive insurers and D&O insurance coverage. Finally, he is heavily involved with insurance ...

Sandra Lee Montgomery’s practice is focused on commercial and corporate finance, asset-based lending, subordinated debt finance, other secured and unsecured lending and related workout transactions. In connection with her practice, Sandra’s representation involves the establishment of credit facilities for both public and private companies in the context of acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, refinancings, debtor-in-possession, working capital and other strategic fina...

Danielle Miller focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning; probate and trust administration; related income, gift, estate and property tax matters; and entity formation. Her clients include high net worth individuals and families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses. She advises clients on the drafting of revocable and irrevocable trusts, business succession planning, charitable gift planning, and all aspects of estate administration and probate procedures. Recently, Danielle ...

Mel M. Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Mel M., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert J. Catalano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Robert J., 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 Robert J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eve Brackmann serves as lead counsel in jury and bench trials in all California state and federal courts and she is well known for her effective private arbitration work. Her real estate practice covers high-stakes litigation for casino developers, shopping center owners, mortgage companies, and big-box retailers. Her business litigation practice covers disputes in venture partnerships, manufacturer and distributor disputes, contract-related lawsuits, fiduciary duty, unfair competition, defam...