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Recognized Lawyers in California

Explore Elite Counsel’s directory of recognized lawyers in California. Discover professionals by practice area and find their profile details below.

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Armen Shakoorian

Armen ShakoorianArmen Shakoorian

Partner

Bradford & BarthelBradford & Barthel LLP

Bakersfield, CA

Workers' CompensationWorkers' Compensation

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Armen focuses on workers’ compensation defense, handling contested matters and trial issues for clients. His approach emphasizes prompt file handling, accessibility and direct communication with clients and opposing counsel. He has also secured take-nothing decisions in contested matters.

Edward C. Ho

Edward HoEdward C. Ho

Partner

AALRRAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Cerritos, CA

Commercial LitigationCommercial Litigation

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Edward represents individuals and corporations in Commercial Litigation, focusing on complex business disputes and trial matters. He handles shareholder and fiduciary disputes, trade secret and unfair competition claims, construction and tort litigation, and employment disputes for management.

Constance J. Schwindt

Constance SchwindtConstance J. Schwindt

Partner

AALRRAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Cerritos, CA

Real Estate LawReal Estate Law

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Constance practices Real Estate Law, representing private entities in acquisitions, sales, leases and easements, including transactions involving contaminated property. She also advises school districts and other public entities on facilities, land use, property transactions and school facilities fees.

Anoush Garakani

Anoush GarakaniAnoush Garakani

Partner

Alston BirdAlston Bird

Los Angeles, CA

Consumer Financial ServicesConsumer Financial Services

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Anoush focuses on Consumer Financial Services, advising mortgage banking and consumer finance clients on compliance with federal and state laws. He guides clients through investigations and enforcement actions and conducts compliance due diligence for investments and acquisitions involving consumer financial products.

James Baca

James BacaJames Baca

Managing Partner

AALRRAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Cerritos, CA

Employment & Labor LawEmployment & Labor Law

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James practices employment and labor law, representing California public- and private-sector employers in labor relations and collective bargaining negotiations. He handles litigation involving employment discrimination, personnel and labor matters, and represents school districts in general education law matters.

Anthony P. Niccoli

Anthony NiccoliAnthony P. Niccoli

Partner

AALRRAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Cerritos, CA

Construction LawConstruction Law

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Anthony represents contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and owners in construction law matters. He works on project agreements, bidding and licensing, and handles performance disputes and payment claims through litigation, mediation and arbitration, including delay claims, liens and payment bond actions.

Allyn L. Stern

Allyn SternAllyn L. Stern

Office Managing Principal

Beveridge & DiamondBeveridge & Diamond PC

San Francisco, CA

Environmental LawEnvironmental Law

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Allyn advises businesses on environmental law, helping them navigate air, water and waste regulation, enforcement investigations and agency negotiations. She also advises on plastics and packaging requirements, recycling, and environmental marketing claims under federal guidance and state consumer protection laws.

David E. Cameron

David CameronDavid E. Cameron

Partner

AALRRAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Sacramento, CA

Water LawWater Law

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David focuses on Water Law, helping California water and irrigation districts, public agencies and agricultural interests secure and defend water rights. He handles litigation, administrative proceedings, water-rights transactions, water banking and Sustainable Groundwater Management Act compliance.

Jack B. Clarke, Jr.

Jack Clarke, Jr.Jack B. Clarke, Jr.

Partner

AALRRAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Riverside, CA

Education LawEducation Law

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Jack practices education law, defending school districts and other education clients in special education disputes, student disciplinary proceedings, and civil rights and constitutional claims. He also handles public agency litigation and speaks on special education assessment procedures.

Mark S. Fletcher

Mark FletcherMark S. Fletcher

Exec Managing Partner

Bradford & BarthelBradford & Barthel LLP

Fresno, CA

Workers' CompensationWorkers' Compensation

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Mark’s primary practice is workers’ compensation. As managing partner of Bradford & Barthel, he oversees day-to-day operations across the firm’s thirteen offices. He previously served as managing attorney of its Fresno office.

Robert A. Brundage

Robert BrundageRobert A. Brundage

Partner

Bowman and BrookeBowman and Brooke LLP

San Jose, CA

Appellate LawAppellate Law

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Robert focuses on appellate law within commercial litigation, handling appeals, complex motions and jury instructions for motor vehicle manufacturers and other clients. His matters span product liability, business disputes, class actions, employment disputes and federal preemption.

Whitney R. Miner

Whitney MinerWhitney R. Miner

Partner

Ballard SpahrBallard Spahr LLP

San Francisco, CA

Consumer Protection LitigationConsumer Protection Litigation

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Whitney focuses on consumer protection litigation for retailers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers, defending false advertising and unfair competition claims. She also handles disputes involving Proposition 65, PFAS, greenwashing, privacy and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.