Peter J. Elias

Nearly 20 years of experience handling the most significant and complex water matters in California, Nevada and across the west. Leader in California groundwater management. Business-savvy approach to water strategy. Brad Herrema understands the vital role that water plays in any project. From the development of groundwater management strategies, to identifying opportunities for water investment, to securing recreational water supplies, his approach integrates each client’s unique busin...

Christopher D. Dusseault is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Antitrust. Christopher D. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher D. Dusseault since 2026. 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 Christopher D. Dusseault is held by ...

Kahn A. Scolnick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Litigation - Securities. Kahn A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kahn A. Scolnick 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 Kahn A. Scolnick is held by other lawyers.

Maggie Bertisch is a transactional attorney at Kennerly Lamishaw & Rossi LLP. Ms. Bertisch’s practice focuses on secured real estate finance and transactional real estate. She has extensive experience in the representation of clients in all areas of real estate debt, equity and hybrid financing transactions, including bridge, construction, permanent, senior, subordinated, mortgage, mezzanine, preferred equity, joint venture, secondary market transactions (including securitizations a...

Anthony J. Oncidi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anthony J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony J. Oncidi since 2005. 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 Anthony J. Oncidi is held by other lawyers.

Dan Marmalefsky specializes in complex civil and criminal business litigation. His civil practice covers issues relating to securities, unfair competition, fiduciary and shareholder rights and obligations, and general business litigation. His civil cases have included matters related to the subprime banking crisis, alleged backdating of stock options, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, inaccurate financial reporting, and deceptive sales practices in the insurance, telecommunications and food...

Carol Johnston works with individual clients to develop sophisticated planning techniques for the preservation and protection of family wealth. Her advice covers an array of estate and tax planning issues, and she represents fiduciaries and handles administration of estates and trusts. Widely recognized in legal industry publications as a leading lawyer for trusts and estates, Carol is praised by peers as "knowledgeable" and someone who "works well with others." Carol is recognized as a leadi...

Ivy Kagan Bierman’s practice includes the representation of entertainment and related companies in labor, production, distribution, technology and other business matters. She handles both transactional and litigation matters for clients. Ivy is one of a select few entertainment industry labor lawyers looked to for representation in guild and union matters by film and television production companies, digital companies and networks, cable networks, public broadcasting companies, distribut...

Erin is a real estate partner and chair of the Los Angeles Real Estate Practice Group. She advises institutional investors, asset management firms, and other sophisticated clients on commercial transactions, with an emphasis on leasing. Erin leads a team of transactional attorneys to successfully resolve the full range of leasing issues—both common and unique—encountered across asset types, including office, retail and shopping centers, multifamily, and industrial. Erin serves as ...

A. Howard Matz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation. A. Howard practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized A. Howard Matz 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 A. Howard Matz is held by other lawyers.