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Practicing in the areas of real estate, eminent domain, construction law, surety law and litigation, I represent clients throughout the state of California. I will solve your legal problems in a way that makes economic sense. Condemnation/Eminent Domain
Construction Law
I also represent contractors and subcontractors in administrative matters before the Contractors State License Board; including matters that concern:
Real Estate I have experience in real estate litigation, from the initiation of the action, to the final disposition. I also assist clients in negotiating settlements and alternative resolutions to disputes, such as through mediation. As it is in all of my practice areas, providing optimum service to my clients is the goal. I give each matter my personal attention, keep my clients informed, and always keep my clients' interests and goals at the forefront. I represent property owners in many types of real estate matters, including, but not limited to:
Listed, Southern California Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine, 2006. Published Works: Model Jury Instructions for Surety Cases, Chapter 5, Contractors License Bonds, American Bar Association, 2000; In-House Insight, Corporate Counsel Update Section of California Law Business, Supplement to the Los Angeles Journal and the San Francisco Daily Journal, June 26, 1995. Panelist, Model Jury Instructions for Surety Cases, ABA Conference in New York City, 2000; Co-Speaker, Handling Miscellaneous Bond Claims, Western States Surety Conference, 1998. |
Areas Of Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Law
- Surety Law
- Eminent Domain
- Contracts
Bar Admissions
- California, 1990
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1991
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1997
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
- J.D. - 1990
- California State University, Northridge, California
- B.S. - 1987
- Major: Business Administration
- Major: Finance & Real Estate
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- One Year Program - 1986
Published Works
- Model Jury Instructions for Surety Cases, Chapter 5, Contractors License Bonds, American Bar Association, 2000
- In-House Insight, Corporate Counsel Update Section of California Law Business, Supplement to the Los Angeles Journal and the San Francisco Daily Journal, June 26, 1995
Representative Cases
- Federal Trade Commission v. MTK Marketing, Inc., 149 F. 3d 1036, 1998, 9th Circuit, 1998151474
- Delgado v. Ortiz, WL 2496509, Not officially published, 2005
Classes/Seminars
- Panelist, Model Jury Instructions for Surety Cases, ABA Conference in New York City, 2000 to 2000
- Co-speaker, Handling Miscellaneous Bond Claims, Western States Surety Conference, 1998 to 1998
Honors and Awards
- Southern California Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine, 2006
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Tort & Insurance Practice Sections, Member, Fidelity & Surety Law Committee
- American Bar Association, Member, Forum on the Construction Industry
- State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section, Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property Law Section, Member
- Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce, Member
Languages
- Hebrew