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James W. Lewis is a Torrance, California attorney and founder of James W. Lewis APC . He represents survivors of sexual abuse and individuals in personal injury litigation, providing thoughtful legal counsel shaped by more than two decades of advocacy and litigation experience. His practice is focused on helping clients pursue accountability, protect their rights, and navigate complex legal matters with clarity and compassion. In 2025, James founded James W. Lewis APC to provide survivor-cent...

John McIlvery is a founder and Partner of the firm. John is the chair of the firm’s Public Securities Practice group . John’s practice is focused on corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and general corporate and business matters. John McIlvery has represented clients in a wide variety of industries and businesses, including Internet and e-commerce, apparel, medical device, semiconductor, biotech, entertainment, technology and manufacturing. He...

Erika Scheideman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Erika practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Erika Scheideman 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 Erika Scheideman is held by other lawyers.

Michael Heimbold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Michael practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Heimbold 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 Michael Heimbold is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly Branscome is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kimberly practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly Branscome since 2027. 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 Kimberly Branscome is held by other lawyers.

Terry Bird has been litigating, trying and winning complicated civil and white collar criminal cases for more than 40 years. He started his trial experience as a federal prosecutor in the Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office. Before that, he clerked for Justices Lynn “Buck” Compton and Robert Thompson at the California Court of Appeal. His extensive and successful trial experience in commercial business litigation and white collar criminal prosecutions has been recognized by h...

Vincent Marella is a founding partner of Bird Marella, and has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in federal criminal prosecutions and related complex civil litigation. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Vince represents corporations and individuals in grand jury investigations and post-indictment proceedings with a particular emphasis on representing high-level corporate officers and executives in criminal prosecutions, and parallel administrative and civil...

Lydia Lee Lockett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Lydia Lee practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lydia Lee Lockett 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 Lydia Lee Lockett is held by other lawyers.

Geoffrey S. Wells is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Geoffrey S. practices law in El Segundo, California Best Lawyers has recognized Geoffrey S. Wells since 2007. 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 Geoffrey S. Wells is held by oth...

Gillian Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Gillian practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Gillian Brown 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 Gillian Brown is held by ot...