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is pleased to announce that Gregory M. Bergman has been named "One of the 2012 Top Ten Environmental Lawyers" in the country by The United States Lawyer Rankings. This is the sixth year in a row that Mr. Bergman has been named to the...

Attached please find an article written by Senior Associate, Brian J. Bergman published in the January 21, 2012 edition of the Los Angeles Daily Journal entitled “Give Me Back My CEQA Exemption.” This article addresses new case law that negatively impacts...

In recent weeks, the media has flooded us with news of teachers being removed from classrooms and fired by school boards. The public, however, may have little knowledge of the cumbersome or complex process that is involved in a teacher dismissal action. On March 12,...

It is with great pleasure that announces that as of March 1, 2012, Michele M. Goldsmith has become a named shareholder, and the firm has changed our name to , A Professional Law Corporation. Michele has a varied...

Successful litigation strategies require having the capabilities to set up a case from “Day 1” through trial for the benefit of the client’s interests. Experience gained through handling hundreds of pre-litigation, litigation, and appellate matters prepares the...

is proud to announce that shareholders Gregory M. Bergman and Michele M. Goldsmith, along with Of Counsel, Mark W. Waterman, have been selected as 2012 California Super Lawyers. Mr. Bergman was recognized in the category of Business...

has been listed in the Corporate INTL 2011 Dealmakers’ Handbook as the “California Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year.” The handbook is designed to serve as a valuable resource to allow business owners and other...

Employment litigation involves some of the most emotionally charged confrontations between people, and requires specialized insight in order to reach an effective resolution. With claims dramatically on the rise in California, having experienced and well-qualified...

City of Los Angeles v. San Pedro Boat Works (9th Cir March 14, 2011) No. 08-56163 – lease holders and other holders of “mere possessory interests” are not “owners” for purposes of CERCLA liabilityIn San Pedro Boat Works, the City of Los...

is proud to announce that shareholders Gregory M. Bergman, along with Of Counsel, Mark W. Waterman, have been selected as 2011 California Super Lawyers. Mr. Bergman was recognized in the category of Business Litigation, Mr. Dacey was...