Steven M. Schneider

Benzion Westreich has helped bring to life some of the most complex real estate developments of recent years, including the construction of two multi-billion-dollar sports arena mixed-use complexes. In a business where events rarely unfold as planned, he anticipates potential problems and makes appropriate adjustments so that clients don't meet with unwelcome surprises. He counsels clients on all sides of transactions, including lenders and borrowers, developers and equity partners, buyers an...

Scott D. Bertzyk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Scott D., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Craig S. Rutenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Craig S., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Sears is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jonathan, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alicia N. Vaz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Alicia N., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pierce H. O'Donnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Media Law. Pierce H., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pierce H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James E. Curry is a partner in the Entertainment, Technology and Advertising Practice Group in the firm's Century City office. Areas of Practice Mr. Curry has represented companies in commercial trial litigation for 25 years, with an emphasis in the entertainment area. He has represented three of the four U.S. Broadcast television networks, and five of the seven major studios, in addition to a myriad of other entertainment companies. In the television area, he has substantial experience in te...

Tal Grinblat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Tal, who practices law in Encino, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel A. Crespo is a Partner at Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP, where he focuses on complex civil defense litigation. Admitted to the California State Bar in 2004, he is licensed to practice before all California state courts. Mr. Crespo earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, before earning his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law in 2004. With extensive experience in complex civil litig...

Robert S. Glassman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert S., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.