Best Lawyers Near You in Pasadena, California for Commercial Litigation
Ron Nessim has been lead trial counsel in numerous civil and criminal trials and arbitrations. He has argued numerous appeals in both federal and state courts, including in the United States Supreme Court, and has been at the center of numerous precedent-setting, high-profile entertainment, commercial and white-collar criminal law cases. His clients value his attention to detail, ability to think strategically, tenacity and his trial skills. Prior to joining Bird Marella, he served as an Assi...
Blanca Retamozo Pelico is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Blanca, 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 Blanca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mike Romeo represents clients around the world in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, defense, technology, transportation, commodities trading and financial services, and commercial real estate, in complex and high-stakes criminal and civil investigations, regulatory inquiries, and public and private litigation. Mr. Romeo has represented clients in multi-faceted and multi-regulator investigations involving the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA ...
Vahe Mesropyan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Vahe, 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 Vahe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey B. Bell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Jeffrey B., 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 Jeffrey B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Vikram Iyer is an intellectual property litigator, with an emphasis on damages and other related remedies. Mr. Iyer has been a member of multiple trial teams defending billion dollar damages claims. His experience includes cases arising in California State, in Federal Courts across the country, and in Section 337 Investigations before the US International Trade Commission. He is also a member of the firm’s working group analyzing intellectual property lawsuits filed in the Eastern and W...
Celina Kirchner is Senior Counsel in the Firm's Business Litigation Practice group. Celina’s civil litigation practice focuses on all areas of business and commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on digital media, technology, internet, privacy, emerging companies, insurance, breach of contract, fraud, and complex business disputes. In her practice, Celina works closely with business professionals of all levels in order to develop practical strategies for resolving their disput...
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