Laguna Woods, California Business Lawyers

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Gordon A. Schaller
(949) 623-7222
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Ayal Bainvoll
(310) 424-4089
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer
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Megan A. Schmenk
(310) 785-5383
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer
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Dennis J. White
(949) 623-7257
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer
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Glen D. Duvel
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Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(888) 982-2323 24422 Avenida De La Carlota
Suite 310
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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J. Eric LeVine
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Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(949) 458-2336 25283 Cabot Rd
Suite 116
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Western State Univ
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Eric is a proven problem solver. He represents individuals, businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, brokers, buyers and sellers in mediations, arbitrations and litigation as well as transactions.
Alex Jeronimo Llorente
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Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(949) 859-5000 23151 Moulton Parway
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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J. Christian Conrad
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Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(888) 982-2323 24422 Avenida De La Carlota
#310
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
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Corbett H. Williams
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Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(949) 679-9909 23276 South Pointe Dr.
Suite 216a
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School
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Corbett H. Williams represents clients in business, employment and personal injury matters. Trained by the best in the business, he began his legal career at the international law firm, Jones Day, where he practiced for more than half a decade. Mr. Williams received his law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he graduated in the top 3% percent of his class. Mr. Williams has and continues to obtain excellent results for clients.
Glen G. Duvel
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Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney.
(888) 982-2323 24422 Avenida De La Carlota
#310
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Pamela Ann Dempsey
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(949) 587-0585 23195 La Cadena Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business and Employment
Western State Univ
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Ted Allan Connor
Laguna Woods, CA Business Law Lawyer. 30 years experience
(949) 600-9777 24361 El Toro Rd
 Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Business
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Harland Burge Jr
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 42 years experience
(949) 699-4160 23193 La Cadena Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School
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Peter Leighton Stacy
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(949) 837-8200 23046 Avenida de la Carlota
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business
American U Washington COL
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Robert M. Steinberg
(310) 785-5322
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Attorney
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Scott Price
(310) 440-4100
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer
28 years experience
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Gregory Michael Beck
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(949) 855-9250 23041 Mill Creek Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
UC Hastings COL
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Sheldon Sander Goodman
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 47 years experience
(949) 465-0011 24012 Calle de la Plata
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Gregory Bruce Beam
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(949) 598-5800 23113 Plaza Pointe Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business and Real Estate
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Stanley Feldsott
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 47 years experience
(949) 729-8002 23161 Mill Creek Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business and Real Estate
USC Law School
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Joseph Anthony Ferrucci
Laguna Woods, CA Business Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(949) 600-9777 24361 El Toro Rd
 Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Business
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Michael Raymon Brown
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(949) 452-0412 23041 Mill Creek Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT
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Lawrence Alan Strid
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(949) 699-4160 23193 La Cadena Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Personal Injury
Western State Univ
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Scott Ross Warren
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(949) 580-3737 24411 Ridge Route Dr
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business
Western State Univ COL
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Joel Michael Pores
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(949) 609-0300 24031 El Toro Rd
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Anna Maria Carno
Laguna Hills, CA Business Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(949) 540-0320 24031 El Toro Rd
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Business, Collections, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School
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Guy Maisnik
(310) 201-3588
Los Angeles, CA Business Law Lawyer
33 years experience
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Jonathan S. Dennis
(949) 408-3000Free Consultation
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Matthew Sean Harrison
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney. 1 year 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...
Richard Edward Quintilone II
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Lake Forest, CA Business Law Lawyer. 18 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.
Sven David Buncher
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Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(949) 536-7500 101 Pacifica
Suite 100
 Irvine, CA 92618
Business, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of San Diego School of Law and California State University - San Diego State University
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Since 1996, Attorney Sven Buncher has helped families seamlessly move through complex family matters. He is committed to helping his clients achieve happiness by providing only top-tier legal services. Whether you are faced with complex divorce issues, have questions regarding palimony, or would like to discuss grandparent custody, Attorney Buncher can supply insightful guidance. Backed by years of experience, you can rest easily knowing that when you work with Attorney Buncher, he will be sure to cover every intricacy of your case to make the process as smooth as possible. Prior to founding The Buncher Law Corporation, Attorney Buncher...
Tina K Gehres
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney. 19 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
Allan Howard Grant
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Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(888) 937-7555 7545 Irvine Center Dr. # 200
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
California Western School of Law
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Grant’s Law Firm, is a business oriented law firm composed of experienced attorneys delivering aggressive and innovative services in a cost-effective manner. While we offer the kind of work product, expected from a large law firm, we retain small firm efficiency and focus on personalized service to individuals, businesses and business owners throughout Orange County, Riverside County, and Los Angeles County, California. Our business lawyers craft creative and efficient solutions to various legal problems, no matter how complex the issues may be. In doing so, we seek to build long term relationships with our clients, so that we can contribute to...
(888) 937-7555 3638 University Ave. # 203
 Riverside, CA 92501
(888) 937-7555 655 N. Central Ave., # 17 Floor
 Glendale, CA 921203
Steven Lawrence Krongold
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Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer. 30 years experience
(949) 651-1900 100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 900
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, IP and Trademarks
Loyola Law School
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Nearly 30 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts. Specialize in representing small and mid-size businesses in variety of commercial disputes.
Mahyar Ghassemian
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Mission Viejo, CA Business Law Lawyer. 17 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...
David Jafari
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney. 17 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
Luke S. Carlson
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Lawyer. 7 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.
Robert Scott Lawrence
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Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(949) 759-3810 15615 Alton Parkway
Suite 250
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness, Environmental, IP and Insurance Claims
Northwestern University School of Law
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My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering. I also have extensive experience in commercial mediation and arbitration.

Most recently, my work has involved class action litigation alleging false advertising under the CLRA and UCL, and a variety of intellectual property and business disputes in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.
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Richard L. Grant
(949) 379-7172Free Consultation
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney
36 years experience
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Noël Lohr
(310) 440-4100
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer
27 years experience
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Dawn Danielle Stark
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Laguna Niguel, CA Business Law Attorney. 11 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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Mark Allen Ziebold
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(949) 788-1819 9870 Research Drive
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Kirk Allen Lauby
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(866) 776-3983 7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 800
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
Pepperdine University School of Law and Southwestern Law School
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Kirk A. Lauby has a varied and comprehensive background in business management which is of particular benefit to the firm's business and business litigation clients. Mr. Lauby was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1978, and has combined his legal practice with business endeavors in the food marketing industry, oil and gas exploration, and real estate building and development. Mr. Lauby is an experienced trial attorney with a focus on business litigation, construction defect litigation, construction injury litigation, premises liability, contractor general counsel assignments and personal injury. He has the distinction of having represented the developer defendants in what...
(866) 776-3983 4590 Allstate Drive
 Riverside, CA 92501
(866) 776-3983 74-361 Highway 111
Suite 1
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Richard L. Grant
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(949) 379-7172 15375 Barranca Parkway
Suite A-208
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ
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More than 30 years, our "HARD HITTING & AGGRESSIVE" Courtroom and Trial Attorneys have provided legal representation in all of the four Orange Courts for both Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal charges as well as Business Law & Litigation matters. Whether fighting for our client's legal rights and freedom or seeking the most advantageous & successful outcome in a Business Law/Litigation matter, we are always in our "client's corner" fighting for them at the lowest possible costs.
Lynne Paynter Bolduc
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Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer. 22 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.
Craig Volney Butler
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Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(949) 635-1240 9900 Research Dr
 Irvine, CA 92618
Business and Securities
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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I have practiced law since 1996, specializing in corporate securities law since 2001. I am licensed to practice in the State of California, and the United States District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California. After graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1996, I began my career practicing general corporate litigation for the law firm of Lorenz, Alhadeff, Cannon & Rose, LLP, in San Diego, California. After practicing general corporate litigation for four years, in April 2000, I transitioned into transactional law by accepting the position of General Counsel for GTC Telecom Corp.,...
F. Albert Ibrahim
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(714) 540-3636 15615 Alton Parkway
Suite 260
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationBusiness and Construction
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Mr. Ibrahim has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts involving construction disputes, such as delay and impact claims, differing site conditions and extra work claims, mechanic’s liens/stop notices and contract claims; guarantee and indemnity agreements; real estate cases, and business disputes including partnership dissolutions and other business and construction matters. He has litigated cases successfully before arbitrators and other tribunals, and has successfully represented clients in mediations and settlement conferences.
Michael Bernard Kushner
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Aliso Viejo, CA Business Law Attorney. 19 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...
Kyle D. Smith
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(310) 997-2409 8 Whatney
 Irvine, CA 92618
Business, Appeals, Criminal and Employment
UCLA School of Law
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I draft high-quality appellate briefs for my clients. I also occasionally represent employees and small businesses in litigation or transactions. I love my work, and I think you will too.
(310) 997-2409 21250 Hawthorne Boulevard
Suite 700
 Torrance, CA 90503
(949) 529-8464 5405 Alton Parkway, Suite A-348
Suite 400
 Irvine, CA 92604
Conor Flahive
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Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney. 3 years experience
(949) 753-1028 300 Spectrum Center Drive #1185
 Irvine, CA 92618
Business, Divorce, Entertainment & Sports and Family
California Western School of Law
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Conor Flahive is one of the Boyd Law firm's experienced and successful family and divorce law attorneys. Mr. Flahive is an attorney that actually truly cares about each and every one of his client well being and quality of life. He is fully committed to providing each individual client he represents with the best possible legal representation he is able to provide. He does this by always making sure he only is handling one case at a time. Some other lawyers out their will handle up to ten cases at one time and when doing this...
(310) 777-0231 2029 Century Park East, Suite 2880
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
(619) 232-1206 225 Broadway #1425
 San Diego, CA 92101
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Jay T. Thompson
(949) 623-7258
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney
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Gregory G. Brown
(800) 237-8129
Irvine, CA Business Law Attorney
29 years experience
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