Best Lawyers Near You in Malibu, California
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Steven K. Yoda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Steven K., who practices law in Woodland Hills, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
Craig Moyer is a member of the firm’s Management Committee and leads Manatt Energy and Environmental. His practice focuses on all aspects of environmental and energy law. Among other honors, he was selected in 2014 as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. Craig has repeatedly been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America , and in 2013 received the “West Coast Law Firm of the Year” by Oil & Gas Awards. Craig has advised clients in connection with...
Keith Jacoby represents employers in all types of employment litigation, acting as trial counsel and obtaining defense verdicts in both class action and single defendant cases. He has prosecuted and defended theft of trade secret claims in state and federal court and has extensive experience representing employers and insurers in welfare benefit matters governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Among his notable successes, Keith obtained defense verdicts in a whistleblower/frau...
Barry Kurtz represents national and international franchisors and franchisees. A Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law (by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), Barry is experienced in franchise development; state, national and international regulatory compliance and disclosure documents; unit sales and purchases; franchisor/franchisee transactions, and more. As Chair of Lewitt Hackman's Franchise & Distribution Practice Group, Barry also works close...
Bob Baradaran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Bob, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan B. Sokol is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Real Estate. Jonathan B., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark Birnbaum, a partner, focuses his practice on real estate and real estate finance. He works with numerous lenders and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) servicers on a national basis with respect to real property secured loan workouts and Real Estate Owned (REO) dispositions, including loan restructures, modifications, assumptions, forbearances, discounted payoffs, judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, bankruptcies, guarantor actions and receivership appointments. He also work...
Allen Secretov is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Allen, 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 Allen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryan Kirsh is an accomplished Senior Trial Attorney with Shegerian & Associates, recognized for his comprehensive approach to case management in employment law matters. With a steadfast dedication to serving his clients, Bryan holds individuals and employers accountable for their actions while ensuring his clients receive the maximum recovery available to them. A Ventura County native, Mr. Kirsh obtained his Juris Doctorate from the prestigious Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson Sc...
Vincent Marella is a founding partner of Bird Marella, and has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in federal criminal prosecutions and related complex civil litigation. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Vince represents corporations and individuals in grand jury investigations and post-indictment proceedings with a particular emphasis on representing high-level corporate officers and executives in criminal prosecutions, and parallel administrative and civil...
Peter M. Walzer is the founding partner of the Southern California law firm Walzer & Melcher LLP focused exclusively on family law. He is the current president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past president of the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a former chair of the executive committee of the State Bar Family Law Section. Mr. Walzer has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for 23 years and is a former president o...
Ellie Heisler, Entertainment group lead, provides advice to individuals and companies around the world on brand building, licensing, intellectual property protection, and operations. Ellie works with traditional entertainment clients on their entertainment career and on diversifying their revenue streams. She is well versed in FTC advertising regulations and is regularly invited to speak on the topic and train in-house counsel and marketing executives. Additionally, as an entrepreneur in the ...