Best Lawyers Near You in Valencia, California

David Poitras is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. David, who practices law in Woodland Hills, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Blaine O’Malley is an Associate of the Firm. Her practice focuses on all stages of business litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Blaine was a certified law clerk at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in both the Central Trials and Victim Impact divisions, where she successfully represented the people of California in preliminary hearings and pre-trial motions. During her time at the District Attorney’s Office, Blaine O'Malley actively volunteered with Projec...

Taylor Osher is an Associate at the Firm. Taylor’s practice focuses on matters relating to intellectual property and privacy. Prior to joining the firm, Taylor worked as both a contacts and compliance analyst and a law clerk. In these roles, Taylor drafted legal documents, assisted in contract revisions and negotiations, completed legal research for privacy, trademark, contract, and tort law, and performed trademark registration. Taylor earned her B.A. from the University of Southern Ca...

Amanda C. Koziol is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Amanda C., who practices law in Encino, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Smiley joined Baron & Budd’s Los Angeles office in 2018 as an associate in the Firm’s Class Action Litigation Group. There she helps bring nationwide, multi-million-dollar lawsuits to successful conclusion on behalf of our clients. In her work at Baron & Budd, Ms. Smiley is a trial attorney protecting the rights of consumers from corporate fraud. In 2020, she was part of the trial team that won the largest verdict in the State of Hawaii against a pair of pharmace...

Michael J. Pacelli joined Baron & Budd’s Class Action Group in Los Angeles, California in 2023. He represents clients nationwide in complex, high-profile class action litigation involving fraud, breach of contract, and consumer protection issues. Mr. Pacelli has found success in his legal practice through hard work, tenacity, and never taking “no” for an answer. Prior to joining Baron & Budd, while majoring in political science and English at the University of Califo...

Emmanuel Hurtado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Emmanuel, who practices law in Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emmanuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ani Petrosyan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Ani, who practices law in Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ani is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jose Meneses is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jose, who practices law in Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jose is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samantha Goldstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Samantha, who practices law in Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samantha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Deborah A. Hedley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Deborah A., who practices law in Woodland Hills, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Ms. Salata is an associate attorney in BWB&O’s Los Angeles office. She previously worked in-house as a corporate paralegal while attending Loyola Law School. During her time at Loyola, Ms. Salata was on the board of the Evening Student Bar Association for all four years and received the Dean’s Services Award for doing so. Ms. Salata volunteered to do pro bono work in the sentencing and post-conviction area, submitting a clemency petition for a federal inmate. She was also the ...

Megan, an appellate specialist certified by the State Bar of California, joined B&S as a firm attorney in 2025. Her background as a partner at a national law firm focusing on labor and employment law provided her with a depth of experience in both the trial and appellate courts. Having argued close to a dozen appeals and handled briefing for dozens more, Megan is recognized by her peers as an accomplished and capable appellate advocate. Megan’s appellate practice is broad-based, as ...

Jessica Wellington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jessica, who practices law in Woodland Hills, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.