Laguna Niguel, California Business Lawyers

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Media & Entertainment Lawyer

David Stern represents media and entertainment companies involved in film, television, stage and new media. He is experienced in a wide range of transactions and litigation.
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Thomas M. Geher
Thomas M. Geher
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Creditors' Rights Lawyer

Tom Geher has expertise in bankruptcy, insolvency and creditors' rights and in the representation of debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases.
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Noël Lohr
Noël Lohr
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California Business Law Lawyer with 28 years experience

University of Southern CaliforniaCalifornia
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Barry V. Freeman
Barry V. Freeman
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Commercial Finance Lawyer

Barry Freeman focuses on bank and asset-based and real estate lending, restructuring creditors' rights and Article 9 of the UCC. He also maintains an active mediation practice and is a commercial arbitrator.
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Dawn Danielle Stark
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Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(949) 388-9990 28202 Cabot Road
Suite 445
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Stacy Joel Safion
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Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(949) 347-0300 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
Suite 121
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5016
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Construction and Stockbroker Fraud
Southern California COL
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We are multifaceted south Orange County law firm that handles collections issues (regarding creditors and debtors), issues with real estate brokers, agents and loan representatives and actions by and against contractors and home owners and wide variety of breach of contract actions. We also handle foreclosures and disputes against real estate agents and mortgage brokers. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION. We specialize in personal and business collections, foreclosure, breach of contract actions and actions against real estate and loan companies and their agents. We represent both debtors and...
Valerian Soltes
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Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(949) 363-0106 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Consumer and Estate Planning
Univ of PJ Safarik
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Christopher John Skorina
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(949) 582-1544 28202 Cabot Road #300
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business, Criminal, DUI and Legal Malpractice
Boalt Hall School of Law
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Charles Michael Chapman
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(949) 498-3203 28202 Cabot Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business and Real Estate
Oklahoma City Univ Law School
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James Radcliff Gorman
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(949) 365-5658 28202 Cabot Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business and Estate Planning
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Duff Steven McEvers
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(949) 637-1631 27881 La Paz Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business, International and Real Estate
Western State Univ
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Robert Grabarek
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(949) 798-1343 24171 Cascades Dr
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business
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Gerd Bastian Huber
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
(949) 495-1343 29262 Tieree St
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business, International and Tax
Glendale Univ COL
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Martha Hoffmann
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(949) 495-5558 30131 Town Center Dr
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business and Estate Planning
Western State Univ
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Seth A. Nayowitz
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California Business Law Attorney

Seth Nayowitz is an associate in the real estate department, focusing on real estate purchase and sale, financing and leasing transactions. Read More »
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David M. Poitras
David M. Poitras
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Business Restructuring Lawyer

David Poitras represents companies in bankruptcy and restructuring matters including receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors and out-of-court financial restructurings.
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James Michael Skorheim
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(949) 365-5680 28202 Cabot Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business
Western State Univ
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Gary Duane Stevens
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(949) 249-9295 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Ronald David Halpern
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(949) 249-2922 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Tulane Univ Law School
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Gino Urbano
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 53 years experience
(949) 496-5652 31 S Peak
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business and Tax
Loyola Law School
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Michael Scott Winsten
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(949) 429-3400 28202 Cabot Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business
USC Law School
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Donald Robert Davidson III
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(949) 365-7080 28202 Cabot Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business
George Washington Univ LS
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Gary Germann
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Lawyer with 45 years experience
(949) 496-3100 55 Poppy Hills Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business and Personal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law
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William Mills
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 25 years experience
24000 Avila Rd
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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John Allen Babcock
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(949) 249-8009 30131 Town Center Dr
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business and Real Estate
USC Law School
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Thomas Michael Apke
Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(949) 364-9094 29156 Mira Vista
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Business and Estate Planning
Marquette Univ Law School
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Glen G. Duvel
Glen G. Duvel
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California Business Law Attorney with 17 years experience

Western State College of Law at Argosy UniversityCalifornia
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Alex Polishuk
Alex Polishuk
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Management Labor & Employment Lawyer

Alex Polishuk is a litigator who represents employers in wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, failure to accommodate, retaliation, protected leave of absences, and wage and hour matters.
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Matthew Sean Harrison
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney with 2 years experience
16A Journey
Suite 200
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Business, Administrative and Municipal
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Matt’s practice focuses on facilitating innovative change through legal action, and he works with private and public leaders in emerging issues and industries, ranging from internet to cannabis law. Most recently, Matt was one of the lead drafting attorneys on California’s Proposition 64, the successful ballot initiative to decriminalize and regulate cannabis for adult use. Working directly with California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and other state leaders to craft the policy structure, Matt directly authored key provisions in the legislation, integrating complex legislative, political and legal considerations into a balanced, comprehensive and historic reform. For over 10...
Daniel Chudleigh
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Laguna Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(949) 877-9140 410 Broadway
Suite 170
 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Awarded "10 Best Attorneys - California 2017" for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and "Top 40 Under 40" for civil plaintiff attorneys in 2016 by the National Trial Lawyers Association - Daniel W. Chudleigh gets results! Daniel W. Chudleigh is the founder of Chudleigh Law P.C. and focuses on personal injury law and civil litigation. Mr. Chudleigh holds a J.D./M.B.A. from Chapman University and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of both California and Utah.
Matthew Schlau
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Laguna Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 4 years experience
1968 S. Coast Highway
Suite 2498
 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, IP and Trademarks
Southwestern Law School
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Matthew Schlau has an extensive background in civil litigation, which includes counseling private companies in hundreds of matters in all stages of litigation. His experience also includes advising companies in private joint venture arrangements and serving as outside general counsel to review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other documents relating to a wide range of exceptional and ordinary-course business transactions. He began his own practice so that he could permanently shift his focus from conflicts to building value. He now helps clients design, create, and grow by proactively addressing personal and business matters.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in...
Luke S. Carlson
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(949) 421-3030 85 Enterprise
Suite 310
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Business, IP and Real Estate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Luke Carlson is knowledgeable across a broad spectrum of real estate and business matters and is adept at strategizing with clients to make the most out of difficult situations. Indeed, Mr. Carlson has represented and consulted with clients regarding various real estate matters (including HOA disputes and various commercial real estate transactions), and a wide variety of business related matters (including business protection, intellectual property, and various commercial disputes).

From Mr. Carlson’s superlative negotiation skills, to his synergistic partnership with Michael Kushner, the firm stands ready to provide superior litigation and transactional representation to all of its clients.
David Jafari
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience
120 Vantis, Suite 430
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and IP
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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www.jafarilawgroup.com _______ David Jafari opened the doors to Jafari Law Group in 2005. His practice has focused primarily on intellectual property, business law, and employment matters. In regard to intellectual property, Mr. Jafari has helped secure dozens of patents and dozens of trademarks for various clients, including individuals and business entities. Furthermore, Mr. Jafari has represented clients in over seventy litigation cases dealing with business, employment, and intellectual property related issues. Mr. Jafari has also served as a mediator and has helped clients settle cases outside of court. He holds a Certificate in Mediation from the Orange County Human...
10250 Constellation Boulevard, Suite 2300
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
8105 Irvine Center Drive, 9th Floor
 Irvine, CA 92618
155 North Riverview Drive
 Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
17011 Beach Boulevard, Suite 900
 Huntington Beach, CA 92610
Michael Bernard Kushner
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(949) 421-3030 85 Enterprise, Suite 310
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Business, IP and Real Estate
University of California - Los Angeles
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Mr. Kushner was born and raised in Long Beach, California. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in his third year, and graduated with High Distinction the following year. Mr. Kushner then attended law school at the University of California at Los Angeles. After moving to Orange County, Mr. Kushner honed his skills at two of Orange County's most respected law firms before striking out on his own.

Mr. Kushner frequently lectures on a variety of topics relating to simple and complex business and corporate matters, as well...
Daniel Kopman
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Laguna Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(949) 209-8936 1278 Glenneyre Street
Suite 304
 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Frank Arnold Bayr
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San Juan Capistrano, CA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(949) 538-3050 30320 Rancho Viejo Road
Suite 101
 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Business, Construction, Employment and Real Estate
Univ of LaVerne COL
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For over 20 years Frank A. Bayr, Esq. has aggressively protected the rights of clients in products liability, employment, personal injury, construction and business claims valued at over $100 million. His clients have included large corporations, small family-owned businesses and individuals. He has significant construction law experience, developing close working relationships with some of the nation’s top construction industry experts. Since 1996, he has utilized his expertise to provide his clients with the very best in legal representation.
Mahyar Ghassemian
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Mission Viejo, CA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(949) 436-2785 27405 Puerta Real
Suite 250
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Business, Construction and Personal Injury
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Mahyar Ghassemian, is an accomplished business litigation and construction defense attorney with over 16 years of experience in complex litigation including Business, Construction, General Liability, and Personal Injury law. From defending national construction companies to small businesses, Mahyar offers clients versatile legal expertise they know they can count on. Her master’s degree in physics together with years of business experience in the corporate world form a unique combination that continues to yield successful results. A distinguished entrepreneurial figure within the community as well, Mahyar bears an array of high-ranking positions within preeminent business and legal organizations. She has...
Dean Edward Smart
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Mission Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(949) 715-9300 26300 La Alameda, Ste. 220
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Business and Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Mission Viejo Homeowners Association Attorney and Business Law Attorney since 1987 at Smart Law APLC. Areas of practice include Architectural Approval, Board and Member Meetings, CC&Rs and Bylaws, HOA Disputes, Owner Disputes, HOA Collections and Neighbor Disputes. Business Law representation includes Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation and Business Litigation.
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David A. Sudeck
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California Business Law Attorney with 22 years experience

UCLA School of LawCalifornia
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Seena Samimi
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Land Use & Zoning Lawyer

Seena Samimi represents developers and business owners in regulatory, zoning, and environmental issues.
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Brian P. Ballo
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ALISO VIEJO, CA Business Law Attorney
(949) 690-4100 120 VANTIS, SUITE 300
STE 300
 ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
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Brian P. Ballo has been a real estate attorney for 28 years in Orange and San Diego counties. Currently, his practice is focused on representing homeowners in lawsuits against lenders seeking to foreclose, and negotiating loan modifications, forbearance agreements, short sale transaction approvals, and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure. Brian is skilled in articulating cause of actions against lenders who have violated laws at the time of loan origination and closing, as well as during the foreclosure, loan modification and short sale processes. He has successfully obtained Temporary Restraining...
Michael L. Kennedy
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Mission Viejo, CA Business Law Lawyer
(800) 265-4280 Suite 285
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Business, Domestic Violence, Employment and Family
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Edward Sublett
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Laguna Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(844) 726-8673 P.O. Box 4316
 Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Business
Western State Univ
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Robert Paredes
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney
(949) 421-3030 15 Enterprise
Suite 110
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Business
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Michael S. Zar
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Lawyer
(949) 421-3030 15 Enterprise, Suite 110
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Business
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Tina K Gehres
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(877) 333-2420 9891 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 200
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Estate Planning and IP
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Tina K. Gehres is the President and founder of Gehres Law Group, P.C., which she formed to provide affordable legal services to small businesses and individuals in the state of California. With more than two and a half decades of legal and business experience, Ms. Gehres has held a broad range of roles including Corporate Counsel, Director of Human Resources, Law Firm Partner, Legal Consultant, and Senior Accountant. Today, she has positioned herself as a valuable asset to clients as a small business attorney in San Diego and surrounding areas. Ms. Gehres has been a licensed attorney since 1997...
(877) 333-2420 4275 Executive Square
Suite 200
 San Diego, CA 92037
David John Myers
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(949) 340-0130 9210 Irvine Center Drive
 Irvine, CA 92618
Business and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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David Myers is "AV" rated in Business Law, Corporate Law and Litigation, and specializes in all things real estate, the formation and operation of businesses, consumer product development and distribution, and commercial litigation. After 10 years at quality mid-sized law firms, he has operated his own firm for over 20 years. He has extensive experience representing financial institutions, federal banking regulators, manufacturers, entertainment companies, and a wide variety of other businesses and individuals in their transaction and litigation needs. He is known for his creative, non-confrontational approach, minimizing conflicts and avoiding problems, and getting deals done efficiently...
10940 Wilshire Blvd.
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 Los Angeles, CA 90024
Lynne Paynter Bolduc
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Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(949) 788-8900 16148 Sand Canyon Ave
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Lynne Bolduc, a Partner with Oswald & Yap, practices securities and corporate law. She represents both private and public companies, as well as investment bankers and broker/dealers. Lynne's experience includes entity selection and formation matters for businesses just getting started, contract negotiations and drafting, mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, taking private companies public, and public company reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission. She has structured and implemented over $1 billion in financings.
Joshua David Meier
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Newport Beach, CA Business Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(949) 718-0420 1303 Avocado Avenue
Suite 230
 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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I am an Orange County business and estate planning attorney, business owner, husband, and dad of four great kids focused on helping families and businesses meet their financial, legal, and moral obligations to their loved ones by creating estate, business, and life plans that ensure their family's complete protection and well-being. Most people think of estate planning as a process for planning your death. Who would be excited about that? I look at estate planning as the process of planning for the best in life and Achieving Your Dreams! THE MEIER LAW FIRM DIFFERENCE ...
Richard Edward Quintilone II
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Lake Forest, CA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(949) 458-9675 22974 El Toro Rd
Suite 100
 Lake Forest, CA 92630
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Prior to forming Quintilone and Associates, Mr. Quintilone worked with the national labor and employment defense firm of Fisher & Phillips and with some of southern California’s preeminent trial lawyers at Horton, Barbaro & Reilly. Mr. Quintilone was formerly an associate with the insurance defense firm of Hollins Schechter working with large multi-party cases in their environmental, liability and employment practice areas.
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Hospitality Lawyer

Jeff Myers' represents developers and capital providers in the development, financing, acquisition, and operation of hotels, resorts and other hospitality properties both nationwide and internationally.
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Barbra A. Arnold
Barbra A. Arnold
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP - Management Labor & Employment Lawyer

Barbra Arnold represents management in labor and employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trade secrets, collective bargaining, and wage and hour law class actions.
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