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A. Lavar Taylor has 30 years of experience in handling civil and criminal tax controversies. He handles litigation in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also handles administrative disputes within the IRS, including audits, collection matters, criminal investigations, administrative hearings with the Office of Appeals and Collection Due Process appeals. Mr. Taylor, prior to entering private pr...
Rachel Lanier practices in the areas of toxic torts, pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, and product liability. Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm in 2016, Ms. Lanier was an associate at a mid-sized firm in Manhattan, where she focused on representing individuals suffering from asbestos-induced diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Ms. Lanier earned her undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University in California, and her law degree from the St. John’s University School ...
Greg Rizio of Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury cases and wrongful death matters. He has received numerous “Trial Lawyer of the Year” awards as recognized by his peers, including: The Best Lawyers 2020 & 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" Award for the Inland Empire region The coveted 2015 State of California's "Consumer Attorney of the Year" award The Consumer Attorney of the Inland Empire's "Trial Lawyer of the Year" award The Orange County Trial Law...
P. Ryan Banafshe established BANA LAW, PC in 2003 to provide client focused and results oriented legal services. After years of representing clients in several areas of law, he knew he found his passion the first time he represented an injured client. He has a sincere passion representing injured victims against insurance companies and he prides himself on obtaining the best possible outcome for his clients. Ryan is a skilled negotiator, an advocate of the people and fights for those who have...
Rick Kirkbride is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office. Mr. Kirkbride is also Chair of the Global Hospitality & Leisure practice group and brings over 35 years of experience representing institutional real estate companies and capital providers in the acquisition, development, finance and operation of hotels, resorts, other hospitality properties, and businesses throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, E...
Benjamin G. Shatz is a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group , focusing on appellate advocacy and complex litigation matters. Benjamin represents clients in high-stakes appeals, writ proceedings, and discretionary review matters in state and federal courts across the country. His appellate experience spans a broad range of industries and legal issues, including complex commercial disputes, entertainment and copyright matters, employment litigation, real estate and land use, banking...
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.
Joshua Pollack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Joshua, 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 Joshua is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Philip R. Cosgrove is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Philip R., who practices law in Torrance, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sandra Lee Montgomery’s practice is focused on commercial and corporate finance, asset-based lending, subordinated debt finance, other secured and unsecured lending and related workout transactions. In connection with her practice, Sandra’s representation involves the establishment of credit facilities for both public and private companies in the context of acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, refinancings, debtor-in-possession, working capital and other strategic fina...
Joshua D. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Joshua D., 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 Joshua D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Francisca Mok is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in government investigations, white collar defense, and civil litigation. She is based in Los Angeles, California, and practices with the Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel. Her work includes Litigation – Securities, with a focus on complex disputes and regulatory matters involving significant financial and operational considerations. Francisca represents corporate executives and board members, public a...