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Dorothy Wolpert is a founding member of Bird Marella. Her practice includes trial experience in copyright infringement, legal malpractice (as both plaintiff and defendant), probate matters, post-acquisition disputes, entertainment cases, and several precedential cases related to the construction of the Los Angeles subway. She has argued in the Supreme Court of the State of California and before all the U.S. district courts in the state, as well as the Ninth Circuit. Dorothy has served as a ju...
Paul A. Carr-Rollitt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Paul A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erika Scheideman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Erika, 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 Erika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher Adamson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Barton practices business law, representing both public and private clients in a variety of transactions and specializing in middle-market company M&A, reorganizations, and work-outs. Mr. Barton has extensive experience in both domestic and international transactions, including Australia, Canada, and Mexico. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Barton was vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Sizzler and remained in charge of the company’s legal affairs throughout its chapter 11 r...
Steven M. Goldsobel is a former federal prosecutor and the founder of the Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel, based in Los Angeles, California. He previously served as a partner in the White Collar Crime Practice Group and Trial Department of the international law firm McDermott, Will & Emery. His background as a federal prosecutor provides valuable insight when counseling and representing individuals and organizations facing criminal investigations, indictments, and related enforcement acti...
Craig I. Varnen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Securities. Craig I., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Richard J. Doren is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Insurance Law. Richard J., 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 Richard J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alyse Pelavin focuses her practice on estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals and closely held businesses and in the administration of estates and trusts. She also has extensive experience in the areas of charitable giving and tax-exempt organizations. Her clients range from young entrepreneurs and corporate executives to multigenerational family groups. Alyse works closely with clients at every stage to implement tax-efficient wealth transfer and preservation strategies t...
Anton N. Handal has over 40 years of first-chair litigation experience in Federal, State, and Administrative Tribunals and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, in 2023, 2024, 2025, and as a Law Firm Visionary by the LA Times. Notable clients include Volvo Car Corporation, Illumina Inc., and members of the Saudi Royal Family. He has significant business and legal contacts in the Middle East, Asia, and China and has proven to be a valuable resource to U.S. companies...
Mr. Dulberg has substantial experience representing debtors, creditors, trustees, asset purchasers, and creditors’ committees in insolvency matters throughout the country. He has served as lead counsel for clients in a wide range of industries such as retail, technology, food services, new media, and real estate, among others. Mr. Dulberg has played a key role in several Chapter 11 matters that have been awarded accolades such as “Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year” by th...