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Douglas P. Snyder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Douglas P., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

During over 30 years representing clients in complex environmental, toxic tort, and land use litigation, class actions, and administrative proceedings, Jeffrey has been involved in precedent-setting cases affecting the way industries such as oil & gas do business in California. Clients in many industries rely on his extensive experience when dealing with agency oversight and civil disputes. Jeffrey Dintzer has over 30 years of experience representing companies in the energy, manufacturing...

Skillfully navigates complex and controversial development and infrastructure projects. More than 25 years of experience helping clients accomplish their land use, environmental law and litigation goals. Significant experience in CEQA matters. Diane offers her clients—developers, investors, cities and other private sector clients—land use and environmental law counsel, as well as proven litigation skills. With a deep understanding of public agency administrative processes, she str...

Bio Deborah Chang, one of the founding members of Athea Trial Lawyers, has won record-breaking verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases across the country. As if this wasn’t enough, she’s also a partner at Los Angeles firm Chang | Klein LLP. As a trusted advocate at two powerhouse firms, Deborah has made a name for herself as an attorney capable of fighting complex and high-profile cases. At Athea Trial Lawyers, Deborah has been involved in some of ...

Eric D. Vandevelde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Eric D., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew M. Kantor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Andrew M., who practices law in Northridge, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M atthew N. Trotter is a partner in the Long Beach Office of Carroll, Kelly, Trotter, Franzen & McKenna. Mr. Trotter’s practice over the last 14 years has focused on professional liability defense, including representations of hospitals, medical groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Mr. Trotter has successfully defended numerous professionals against claims of medical malpractice, elder abuse, battery, fraud, and other related claims. Mr. Trotter graduated from Santa C...

Hans’s practice focuses on high-stakes criminal and civil matters. He has extensive experience in the representation of clients who, because of their visibility, face significant reputational and professional harm on the mere accusation that they have committed a crime or engaged in wrongdoing. Hans’s work for these clients has traversed a range of industries, including sports, music and entertainment, business, and social media. He has successfully prevented authorities from fili...

Rex Heinke is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished and experienced appellate practitioners in California, and among the best in the nation. He has argued more than 150 appeals in federal and state courts across the country. Between 2001 and 2020, Rex was co-head of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld’s nationally renowned Supreme Court and Appellate practice. He is regularly called on to defend major corporations and high-profile individuals in some of their most hotly conte...

Mr. Davidson has a national practice in bankruptcy reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings. He has frequently served as lead counsel representing both public and private business entities in a variety of industries. In addition, Mr. Davidson commonly represents hedge funds and other significant holders of securities in connection with complex chapter 11 reorganizations and workouts, and has handled many insolvency-related sales and acquisitions. He is a fellow of the American College ...