Philip M. Kelly

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...

David Yerushalmi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David practices law in Beverly Hills, California Best Lawyers has recognized David Yerushalmi 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 David Yerushalmi is held by other lawyers.

Scott, a partner in our Los Angeles and Century City offices and Chair of the Litigation practice, has substantial experience handling complex real estate, finance, insurance, entertainment, and commercial disputes in state and federal courts. He is a go-to lawyer for some of the most hotly contested and difficult litigation matters. As head of the firm’s Telecommunications Infrastructure group, Scott also frequently litigates complex telecom cases for the world’s largest internat...

Claudia Ribet is one of only four attorneys in California recognized by the State Bar as a certified specialist in both appellate law and family law. This dual qualification gives Claudia deep insight into effective presentation of complex arguments in high-stakes family law appeals. She wins most of the California family law appeals she litigates. Some of Claudia’s published family law appellate victories are listed below, and Claudia has served as counsel in many more unpublished fami...

Mr. Pomerantz has substantial experience representing debtors, unsecured creditors, secured creditors, trustees, and creditors' committees in chapter 11 reorganization cases, chapter 7 cases, and in related litigation in both state and federal court. Mr. Pomerantz also has an active creditors' committee practice, having represented the creditors' committees in Glazed Investments (Krispy Kreme), Commissary Operations, Tom's Foods, Empire Beef and Souper Salad. Mr. Pomerantz's practice is gener...

William E. Thomson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. William E. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized William E. Thomson 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 William E. Thomson is held by other lawyers.

Andrew L. Shapiro is the Chair of the Personal Injury Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman and theinjurylegalteam.com. He has over 45 years experience litigating serious injury and wrongful death matters stemming from vehicular accidents, dog attacks, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, defective products and more.

Linda Deitch's practice focuses on estate and tax planning for individual clients, the representation of fiduciaries, and the administration of estates and trusts. Her experience includes various aspects pertaining to such clients, including drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts, estate administration and probate proceedings, and diverse transfer tax techniques. Ms. Deitch also has experience in the area of charitable gift planning and exempt organizations.

Chauncey M. Swalwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Chauncey M. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Chauncey M. Swalwell 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 Chauncey M. Swalwell is held by other lawyers.

Linda Auerbach Allderdice is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Linda Auerbach practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Auerbach Allderdice since 2016. 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 Linda Au...