Richard J. Simmons

Leah Bishop focuses her practice on tax planning for high net worth individuals and closely held businesses and in the administration of estates and trusts. Her areas of focus cover a wide range of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, entertainment and professional services. Passionate about philanthropy, Leah also has extensive experience in the areas of charitable giving and tax-exempt organizations. Leah’s estate planning experience includes all matters pertaining to hig...

Fanxi Wang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Fanxi practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Fanxi Wang 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 Fanxi Wang is held by other lawyers.

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...

Peter Morris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Peter practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Morris since 2025. 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 Peter Morris is held by other lawyers.

John H. Kuhl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John H. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized John H. Kuhl since 2003. 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 John H. Kuhl is held by other lawyers.

Katherine Kleindienst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television. Katherine practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Kleindienst 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 Katherine Kleindienst is held by o...

John K. Rubiner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John K. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized John K. Rubiner 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 John K. Rubiner is held by other lawyers.

Steven E. Knott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Steven E. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Steven E. Knott since 2021. 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 Steven E. Knott is held by other lawyers.

Dan Laidman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law. Dan practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Dan Laidman since 2025. 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 Dan Laidman is held by other lawyers.

William H. Jackson III joined Pircher in 1989 and has focused his practice on the acquisition, disposition and financing of high-level, institutional quality, real estate. In the last year alone, the transactions he’s represented have totaled well over $1 billion. Jackson has built a reputable client list throughout his career which now includes some of the largest private equity investors on the West Coast, the largest fund investing in emerging managers, the largest family office base...