Thomas F. "Tom" Vandenburg

David Marcus has more than 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, both in private practice and as a government prosecutor. He has tried cases involving fraud, breach of contract, patent infringement and antitrust.

David Grossman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized David Grossman 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 David Grossman is held by other lawyers.

Jordan Bromley is the leader of Manatt’s entertainment transactions and finance practice. His experience lies in recognizing talented artists, individuals and companies; developing strategy to achieve their long-term success; and protecting their interests by rigorously negotiating and drafting the agreements that form the basis of their business relationships. Jordan’s client base includes iconic, established, legacy and developing artists, songwriters, producers, record labels, ...

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...

Tom Fileti is the co-chair of the firm's U.S. Real Estate Group. He represents a broad spectrum of clients in connection with investments in, and the financing, development, operation, and disposition of, real estate assets in California and throughout the U.S. Mr. Fileti’s practice emphasizes real estate finance transactions and credit facilities of all types; transactions involving REITs; acquisition and disposition of real estate assets, loans, and portfolios; matters involving the f...

Thomas R. Freeman is a principal at Bird Marella and a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Law. His practice is focused on civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels, and criminal appeals. He is certified as an appellate specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and has argued countless cases before federal and state appellate courts and case-dispositive motions before trial courts. Tom has handled a broad range of complex matters, including...

Marc Cohen has substantial experience representing state and municipal agencies on a wide range of legal, budgetary and financial issues, including escheat (or unclaimed property) matters, developing creative solutions for government and administrative agencies facing budget gaps and other serious fiscal challenges and intragovernmental disputes. Mr. Cohen has also advised government clients on municipal bankruptcy matters, such as Chapter 9 eligibility and case administration, treatment and ...

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.

Warren J. Kessler is a highly regarded expert in taxation, real estate, estate planning, and corporate matters. He has a national reputation in advising clients on all forms of tax-deferred 1031 exchanges including forward, reverse and build-to-suit exchanges, and on sophisticated partnership and limited liability company matters. Experience: Shareholder, Kessler & Kessler, A Law Corporation, 1987 to present. President, Century 1031 Exchange Inc. and Century Reverse Exchange Inc., 2005-20...

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