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Colleen Hart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Colleen, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk concentrates her practice on the defense of white collar criminal prosecutions, government and regulatory investigations, and complex civil litigation. Nicole leverages her strong litigation experience to advise clients on navigating the unique challenges of parallel criminal, civil, and regulatory proceedings. A significant portion of Nicole’s practice is devoted to the representation of health care providers in state and federal criminal investigations and pro...

David C. Scheper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. David C., 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 David C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Pomerantz is a member of the firm's management committee, a co-chair of the firm's creditors' committee practice, and resident in the firm's Los Angeles office. Mr. Pomerantz sits on the Executive Committee of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the largest restructuring organization in the United States, and served as its President from April 2016-2017. His practice includes representing companies, creditors' committees, and private equity funds in complex financial restructurings and mer...

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...

Eric Custer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music. Eric, 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 Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A unique focus on corporate and healthcare law sets Christopher M. Olson apart and drives his efficient and client-oriented approach to executing transactions. With those transactional skills and his knowledge of corporate governance and regulations, Chris helps clients across the healthcare industry navigate regulatory compliance and transactional matters. From nonprofit and for-profit health systems and hospitals, to laboratories, pharmacies, physician practice management platforms and phys...

Mitchell B. Menzer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Mitchell B., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitchell B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan Kroll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan, 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 Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Terry Cuff has more than 40 years experiencing in the areas of partnership taxation, real estate taxation, and taxation of real estate investment trusts. Terry is also the author of a treatise on tax problems related to drafting partnership agreements, partnership tax, and related issues, Drafting and Understanding Partnership and LLC Allocation and Distribution Provisions, 2018-2019 ed. (Thomson Reuters). Additionally, Terry is experienced in utilizing Excel to solve advanced tax and finance...