Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Inland Empire Trial Lawyer William D. Shapiro Elected National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

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Friday, October 6, 2023

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent Inland Empire Trial Lawyer William D. Shapiro has achieved a significant milestone in his renowned legal career by being elected National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

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  • SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent Inland Empire Trial Lawyer William D. Shapiro has achieved a significant milestone in his renowned legal career by being elected National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
  • Shapiro has handled complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death actions for over four decades, obtaining seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements.
  • Shapiro is a Past President of San Bernardino/Riverside ABOTA, Past President of the San Bernardino County Bar Association, Past President of Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire, and Past President of Joseph.
  • B. Campbell American Inn of Court; 2012- Current, Adjunct professor, Civil Trial Practice Western State College of Law.

Metropolitan welcomes two new directors to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Two new directors representing Foothill Municipal Water District and the city of Los Angeles were seated today on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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  • Two new directors representing Foothill Municipal Water District and the city of Los Angeles were seated today on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
  • Longtime water professional Garry Bryant succeeds Richard Atwater, who represented Foothill on Metropolitan’s 38-member board since April 2014.
  • Attorney Carl E. Douglas follows Heather Repenning, who represented Los Angeles on the board since December 2019.
  • He also served on the Las Flores Water Company Board of Directors for more than two decades and is the current board secretary.

Assal Badrkhani Named Winner of 2023 AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award, Sponsored by Advocate Capital

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winner of the 2023 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is Assal Badrkhani from the law firm of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos, LLP.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winner of the 2023 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is Assal Badrkhani from the law firm of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos, LLP.
  • She also dedicates time to educating her fellow staff, and consistently prepares webinars and tutorials to assist her teammates.
  • Badrkhani holds a bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA and earned her Paralegal Certificate from California State University.
  • As part of the award, Badrkhani will receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations, and registration for AAJ's 2023 Annual Convention.

Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie's, Suzanne Leslie, Recognized as a Visionary in the Consumer Attorneys of Southern California Magazine

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Suzanne Leslie, attorney and owner of Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie, has been recognized in the Visionary Category in the prestigious Consumer Attorneys of Southern California: Trends, Updates & Visionaries magazine.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Suzanne Leslie, attorney and owner of Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie, has been recognized in the Visionary Category in the prestigious Consumer Attorneys of Southern California: Trends, Updates & Visionaries magazine.
  • Published by the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing, the magazine is a highly regarded platform that covers current matters in the legal industry and highlights outstanding plaintiff attorneys practicing law in Southern California.
  • The Consumer Attorneys of Southern California magazine invites readers to nominate exceptional consumer attorneys in various areas including toxic tort, product liability, labor and employment, family law, and personal injury.
  • Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie is immensely proud of Suzanne Leslie's well-deserved recognition as a visionary in the Consumer Attorneys of Southern California magazine.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Harry H. Kazakian as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services

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Friday, March 17, 2023

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.
  • Mr. Kazakian earned a private investigator's certificate in 2001 from the School of Private Investigations.
  • Mr. Kazakian is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of USA Express Legal & Investigative Services and also serves as a private investigator and claims adjuster.
  • Mr. Kazakian would like to give special thanks to his wife, Gina Kazakian, with whom he has been married 30 years.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Harry H. Kazakian as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harry H. Kazakian is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in legal and investigative services.
  • Mr. Kazakian earned a private investigator's certificate in 2001 from the School of Private Investigations.
  • Mr. Kazakian is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of USA Express Legal & Investigative Services and also serves as a private investigator and claims adjuster.
  • Mr. Kazakian would like to give special thanks to his wife, Gina Kazakian, with whom he has been married 30 years.

Judicate West Adds Judge Bryan F. Foster in Orange County, Continuing Build-Out of Neutral Roster

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Bryan F. Foster, former Superior Court judge for San Bernardino County, to its roster of neutrals.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Bryan F. Foster, former Superior Court judge for San Bernardino County, to its roster of neutrals.
  • “Judge Foster is a top-notch jurist with a stellar reputation, and there is not much he hasn’t seen over his 20 years on the bench,” said Var Fox, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Judicate West.
  • Most immediately prior to his appointment, Judge Foster was in private practice with the law firm Foster, Driscoll & Reynolds.
  • Judge Foster has been a member of ABOTA since 1988, serving on the executive board from 2008-2014 and as president of the San Bernardino Chapter in 2010.

ACTS Law Welcomes Seasoned Trial Lawyer Geraldine Weiss As The Newest Partner

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

ENCINO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTS Law proudly announces the addition of accomplished trial lawyer Geraldine "Dena" Weiss as the firm's newest partner.

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  • ENCINO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTS Law proudly announces the addition of accomplished trial lawyer Geraldine "Dena" Weiss as the firm's newest partner.
  • Ms. Weiss' specialty is litigating serious and catastrophic injury and death cases, and over her career she's achieved numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements.
  • Heavily involved in the legal community, Dena served as the 2018 President for Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities and remains as its enthusiastic Ambassadress, committed to charitable work.
  • "I have admired the work and triumphs ACTS Law has achieved on behalf of their clients over the years," said Geraldine Weiss.

Judicate West Welcomes Neutral Gerald E. Agnew Jr. in Continued Los Angeles Growth

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

“Gerry is as accomplished and respected as they come with a rare blend of deep experience, reputation, personality, energy and dedication – all of which have been on display and served him well throughout his career and especially now as a mediator,” said Alan Brutman, Judicate West’s President. “These same attributes, along with hard work, training and determination, have led Gerry to win substantial cases for his clients over the years, as well as achieve personal goals -- including a world champion title in velodrome cycling just last year. He is a model of integrity and understands how to handle sensitive matters with care, tact and respect for all parties. All these qualities combined are key to succeeding as a neutral. We are thrilled to have him on the Judicate West team full-time and confident our clients will find him a terrific addition to our roster.” 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Gerald E. Agnew, Jr. to its roster of neutrals.
  • Based in the Los Angeles office, he is available as a mediator for matters statewide.
  • In 1984, Agnew co-founded Agnew Brusavich where he focused on representing seriously injured plaintiffs in various personal injury matters.
  • from Woodbury University (1971) and mediation training from the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law (2021).

Judicate West Continues to Expand Los Angeles Roster, Adds Judge Stephen M. Moloney

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Stephen M. Moloney, formerly of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Stephen M. Moloney, formerly of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.
  • Based in the Los Angeles office, he is available as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge for matters statewide.
  • With a legal career spanning 47 years, Judge Moloney was appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court bench by then-Gov.
  • Judge Moloney also received the Judicial Civility Award from the Los Angeles chapter of ABOTA in 2016.