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Morvarid “Mory” Ahmadi is a senior trial attorney in the Los Angeles office of The Barnes Firm . Prior to joining The Barnes Firm, Mory spent a decade running her own practice. Over the course of her career, she has represented thousands of individuals in personal injury cases, including auto and motorcycle accidents , dog bites , and slip and falls , among other matters. Having grown up in Southern California, Mory’s passion is helping people in her community who have been ...

Colin M. Jones, Esq. is a Partner at Wilshire Law Firm PLC in Los Angeles, California, where he represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation matters. For more than 15 years, Colin has advocated for individuals and families in complex injury cases, building a strong record of courtroom and settlement results across multiple jurisdictions. Known for his thorough preparation and client-focused approach, Colin works closely with injured individuals to present clear and compelling cases bef...

JOEL G. SAMUELS joined the firm’s Bankruptcy group in Los Angeles in June 1985, following a one-year clerkship with the Honorable James R. Browning, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Samuels has represented a variety of clients in both in-court bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings, including secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees and debtors. Mr. Samuels’ representations have included: Representation of D...

Gerry Serlin is a California appellate lawyer and a co-founder of Benedon & Serlin LLP, established in 1993. Based in Woodland Hills, California, he has devoted nearly four decades to Appellate Practice, handling civil appeals in state and federal courts throughout California and beyond. His career reflects sustained involvement in shaping appellate advocacy through briefing, oral argument, and strategic counseling. Gerry’s professional background includes numerous recognitions refl...

Christopher Goodroe is a trial attorney with Wilshire Law Firm PLC in Los Angeles, California. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation , including automobile collisions , slip and fall incidents, police brutality claims, sexual assault cases , and Admiralty and Maritime Law matters. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Goodroe has represented injured individuals and families in claims involving serious injuries and complex liability issues. Mr. Goodroe regularly represents maritime and...

Ron Pearson focuses his practice on estate planning for high net worth individuals, owners of closely held businesses and in the administration of estates and trusts. His clients include prominent individuals in the entertainment industry and commerce. Ron's areas of practice include sophisticated tax planning techniques relating to high net worth individuals. His estate planning services include living trusts, gift and insurance trusts, continuing trusts for children and other beneficiaries ...

Rachel Harris counsels clients in connection with all aspects of domestic and international estate planning for individuals and families, pre-immigration planning prior to arrival in the U.S., trust and estate administration, trust and estate income taxation, charitable giving, and operation of tax-exempt organizations. Her practice extends to all facets of estate and gift tax planning and encompasses multijurisdictional and international matters. Highly regarded for her breadth of experience...

Mr. Hochman is experienced in both litigation and bankruptcy practice. He handles business litigation and appeals in federal and state courts, and has represented committees, debtors, trustees, and creditors in bankruptcy cases. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received his law degree from the UCLA School of Law, where he was editor in chief of the UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal. He served as a federal law clerk to the Honorable William J. Rea and as a judicial extern to the...

Martina Sherman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Martina practices law in Northridge, California Best Lawyers has recognized Martina Sherman 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 Martina Sherman is held by other lawyers.

Victoria Newmark is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Victoria practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Victoria Newmark 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 Victoria Newmark is held by other lawyers.