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For clients engaged in complex construction projects and government contracts that have the potential for tens of millions of dollars in claims, Andy Howard provides transactional and compliance counseling to minimize the risk of litigation. When problems arise, Andy calls on more than 20 years of experience resolving construction and government contracting disputes to protect his clients’ needs. Andy represents clients across a wide range of industries, including construction, health c...
Brett Oberst leverages his more than 25 years of experience working with various industries to guide clients through complex environmental litigation and has resolved claims at all stages of litigation, including trial and appeal. A member of Alston & Bird’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group, Brett focuses on environmental law and representing clients in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings related to soil contamination, groundwater contamination, air em...
Tom Fileti is the co-chair of the firm's U.S. Real Estate Group. He represents a broad spectrum of clients in connection with investments in, and the financing, development, operation, and disposition of, real estate assets in California and throughout the U.S. Mr. Fileti’s practice emphasizes real estate finance transactions and credit facilities of all types; transactions involving REITs; acquisition and disposition of real estate assets, loans, and portfolios; matters involving the f...
Douglas B. Frank is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Douglas B. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas B. Frank since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas B. Frank is held by other lawyers.
Albert C. Valencia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Albert C. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Albert C. Valencia since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Albert C. Valencia is held by other lawyers.
Stacey Knight is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Stacey practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stacey Knight since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stacey Knight is held by other lawyers.
Verlan Y. Kwan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Verlan Y. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Verlan Y. Kwan since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Verlan Y. Kwan is held by other lawyers.
Dawn M. Irizarry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Dawn M. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Dawn M. Irizarry since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dawn M. Irizarry is held by other lawyers.
Ed Casey represents a variety of residential, retail and commercial developers in land use matters, including those arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). His practice encompasses every facet of the entitlement process, from pre-acquisition due diligence to permitting, and he has successfully prosecuted and defended CEQA and other land use lawsuits for a number of major development projects. Ed was listed in the 2015 and 2016 editions of The Best Lawyers in America &co...
Teddy M. Kapur is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, the nation’s leading corporate restructuring boutique. He represents debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, assignees and asset purchasers in chapter 11 corporate bankruptcies, chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and other out-of-court restructurings. Mr. Kapur was listed in the 2018 and 2019 editions of Best Lawyers in America. In 2020, Thomso...
Alan Kornfeld is a senior litigation partner. His practice focuses principally on complex litigation matters in bankruptcy courts. Mr. Kornfeld has tried a diverse set of matters, including contested confirmations, DIP financing and cash collateral motions, sale motions, rejection motions, and incentive plan motions. Mr. Kornfeld has also handled a wide variety of commercial disputes in state and federal courts and has tried adversary actions and claim objections in bankruptcy courts. He was ...
