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Biography
I zealously counsel clients with an array of Financial, Business and Commercial Law matters. Licensed in California since 1976, I am an experienced mediator and also a veteran trial attorney.
My expertise lies in helping companies solve problems and seize opportunities. I am dedicated to aggressive advocacy focused on my clients' specific goals and objectives.
Visit my website for more information and representative cases. Contact me to see how I can assist you in resolving difficulties and creating opportunities.
Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law, Institute for Dispute Resolution
- Graduate
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- University of San Diego School of Law
- J.D. (1976)
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- Pennsylvania State University College of Science
- B.A. (1972)
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Professional Experience
- Court-Appointed Mediator
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- Current
- Partner
- Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
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- Judge Pro Tem
- Los Angeles Superior Court
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- Judge Pro Tem
- Los Angeles Municipal Court
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Speaking Engagements
- Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum
- Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
- California Bankers Association Bank Counsel Seminar
- California League of Savings Institutions
- Equipment Leasing Association of America
Awards
- Southern California's Best Lawyers
- Los Angeles Magazine
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2004, 2006-2014
Professional Associations
- Los Angeles County Bankruptcy Forum
- Member
- Current
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- Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
- Member
- Current
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member
- Current
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- State Bar of California
- Member
- Current
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- Financial Lawyers Conference
- Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Central District of California
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- Eastern District of California
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- Northern District of California
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- Southern District of California
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- State Bar of California
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- Western District of Michigan
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- 6th Circuit
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Areas
- Global Hospitality
- Distressed Assets & Real Estate
Languages
- English
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