Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys 2025

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> Few decisions are as fraught as legal decisions and good advice is vital if we are to make good decisions when the law is involved. That’s why choosing a lawyer can be so daunting. With our Annual TOP ATTORNEYS Guide we hope to help you out, and make that decision easier if you should find yourself in need. We asked local lawyers to tell us who among them they thought were the best at what they do, and we’re sharing that elite list with you. These are the best of the best, as chosen by their peers. And they should know.

ADMINISTRATIVE/ REGULATORY LAW

KELVIN K. LEE

Law O ces of Kelvin K Lee 1455 San Marino Ave Ste D San Marino CA 91108

626-524-5038

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

ALLEN R. AVANESSIAN

Avanessian Law

607 Foothill Blvd Ste 846 La Canada CA 91011

818-217-0346

RAMIT MIZRAHI

Mizrahi Law APC

35 N Lake Ave Ste 710 Pasadena CA 91101

626-380-9000

MICHAEL H. LEB

Leb Dispute Resolutions 1946 Pasadena Glen Rd Pasadena CA 91107

626-469-5070

JEREMY E. SHULMAN

Shulman Mediation LLC 3579 E Foothill Blvd Pasadena CA 91107 213-468-8320

RANDE S. SOTOMAYOR

Sotomayor Law 466 Foothill Blvd La Canada 91011

626-791-5519

ANTITRUST LAW

SEAN GATES

Illovsky Gates & Calia LLP 155 N Lake Ave Ste 800 Pasadena CA 91101 626-720-9039

APPELLATE PRACTICE

TARIK S. ADLAI

The Law O ces Of Tarik S Adlai

65 N Raymond Ave Ste 320 Pasadena CA 91103

626-578-7294

TYNA THALL ORREN

Orren & Orren

1100 E Green St Pasadena CA 91106

626-793-7989

BANKING AND FINANCE LAW

CHRISTIANNE F. KERNS

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

MARK FLEWELLING

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

MICHAEL RAPKINE

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-535-1900

ROBERT BAILEY

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS/INSOLVENCY AND REORGANIZATION LAW

SANDFORD L. FREY

Leech Tishman LLC

200 S Los Robles Ave Ste 300 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-4000

SEVAN GORGINIAN

Sevan Gorginian Esq 516 Burchett Ave Ste 200 Glendale CA 91203

818-928-4445

LEONARD L. GUMPORT

Gumport Law Firm PC

201 S Lake Ave Ste 505 Pasadena CA 91101 626-966-5453

DENNETTE A. MULVANEY

Leech Tishman LLC

200 S Los Robles Ave Ste 300 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-4000

MICHAEL JAURIGUE

Jaurigue Law Group

300 W Glenoaks Blvd Ste 300 Glendale CA 91202

818-630-7280

DAVID LOZANO

Lozano Law Center INC 9150 Las Tunas Dr Temple City CA 91780 626-802-5680

LEONARD PENA

Pena And Soma Law Firm

402 S Marengo Ave Ste B Pasadena CA 91101 626-396-4000

DEAN G. RALLIS

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

BUSINESS LITIGATION

SUSAN BARILICH

Susan Barilich PC 535 N Brand Blvd Ste 504 Glendale CA 91203

818-500-0377

PARO M. ASTOURIAN

Astourian And Associates INC

301 N Lake Ave Ste 1000 Pasadena CA 91101

626-795-7922

D. JASON LYON

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123 x342

KEO KEOPONG

Atkinson Andelson Loya

Ruud & Romo

251 S Lake Ave Ste 360 Pasadena CA 91101

626-583-8600

BRIAN K.STEWART

Collins + Collins LLP

790 E Colorado Blvd Flr 6 Pasadena CA 91101

626-278-5015

ROBERT H. STELLWAGEN JR.

Collins + Collins LLP

790 E Colorado Blvd Flr 6 Pasadena CA 91101

626-243-1100

LISA TAN

Russakow & Tan LLP

275 E California Blvd Pasadena CA 91106

626-683-8869

ASHLEY M. ZAVALA

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

OMAR J. YASSIN

Yassin Law APC 1010 E Union St Ste 201 Pasadena CA 91106

626-400-4632

CIVIL LITIGATION

JOHN A. BELCHER Law O ces Of John A Belcher

150 E Colorado Blvd Ste 215 Pasadena CA 91105

626-577-5771

JAMES R. GALLIVER

Astourian And Associates INC

301 N Lake Ave Ste 1000 Pasadena CA 91101

626-795-7922

RICK MA

MA Law Group

1120 Huntington Dr San Marino CA 91108

626-346-9690

KELVIN J. LO

Lo & Lo LLP

506 N Garfield Ave Ste 280 Alhambra CA 91801

626-289-8838

RANDOLPH R. RAMIREZ

Randolph Roger

Ramirez PC

301 N Lake Ave Ste 600 Pasadena CA 91101

626-765-5411

JAMES L. NOBLE

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

Marilyn M. Smith

The Law O ce Of

Marilyn M Smith

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 620 Pasadena CA 91101

626-317-6068

HEATHER L. VANDERPOOL

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

KATHLEEN M. WOOD

Connon Wood LLP

35 E Union St Ste C Pasadena CA 91103

626-638-1765

CLASS ACTION/ MASS TORTS

ARBY AIWAZIAN

Lawyers For Justice PC

410 Arden Ave Ste 203 Glendale CA 91203

818-647-9323

HOVANES MARGARIAN

The Margarian Law Firm

462 W Colorado Blvd Glendale CA 91204

818-553-1000

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

SCOTT W. CARLSON

Carlson & Nicholas LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 320 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-6161

CONSTRUCTION LAW

MILENE C. APANIAN

Construction Law INC

388 Cordova St Ste 220 Pasadena CA 91101

626-988-6913

WILLIAM F. BRESEE

Leech Tishman LLC

200 S Los Robles Ave Ste 300 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-4000

SHEILA E. FIX

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP

505 N Brand Blvd Ste 1100 Glendale CA 91203

818-551-6020

AARON J. FLORES

Flores Ryan LLP

115 W California Blvd Ste 9010 Pasadena CA 91105

626-514-0950

DUSTIN LOZANO

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7 Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

EMILY A. KROMKE

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7

Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

RYAN J. KOHLER

Collins + Collins LLP

790 E Colorado Blvd Flr 6

Pasadena CA 91101

626-278-5010

JOHN D. DARLING

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7

Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

LAURENCE P. LUBKA

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7

Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

RICHARD MAH

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7

Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

OMEL A. NIEVES

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7

Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

PETER J. RYAN

Flores Ryan LLP

115 W California Blvd Ste 9010

Pasadena CA 91105

626-514-0950

PETER E. SCHNAITMAN

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7

Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

DALE A. ORTMANN

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7

Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

CONSUMER PROTECTION

JOSEPH KAUFMAN

Joseph Kaufman & Associates INC 54 E Holly St Pasadena CA 91103 626-250-0405

CORPORATE LAW

JOHN ANGLIN

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11

Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

SHUSHAN BARSEGYAN

Full Circle Business Law PC 425 E Colorado St Ste 660 Glendale CA 91205 818-247-2036

JAMES D. CIAMPA

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

NINA GOLSHAN

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101 626-796-9123

KIRK L. MOON III

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101 626-796-9123 x344

ALBERT LEE

Business Legal Partners 1122 East Green St Ste 207 Pasadena CA 91106 626-356-8080

RICHARD B. PUMILIA

Pumilia & Rosenberger LLP 301 N Lake Ave Ste 600 Pasadena CA 91101 626-899-4600

TONI Y. LONG

The Long Law Group PC 30 N Raymond Ave Ste 402 Pasadena CA 91103 213-631-3993

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

SIMON M. AVAL

Simon M Aval 221 E Walnut St Ste 227 Pasadena CA 91101

626-432-1700

DAMON ALIMOURI

The Law O ce Of Damon Alimouri

595 E Colorado Blvd Ste 335 Pasadena CA 91101

626-314-3595

HARV ANAND

Anand Law Group PC

790 East Colorado Blvd Ste 900 Pasadena CA 91101 800-606-8608

PAUL S. GELLER

The Law O ces Of Paul S Geller PC 221 E Walnut St Ste 227 Pasadena CA 91101

626-714-3112

LEVON KYURKCHYAN

LA Defense Team

144 N Glendale Ave Ste 200 Glendale CA 91206

888-589-9994

ANDREW B. LEVENTHAL

The Leventhal Firm

40 E Colorado Blvd Ste C Pasadena CA 91105

626-489-0922

CHRISTOPHER MILLER

The Miller Law Group 15 S Raymond Ave Ste 202 Pasadena CA 91105

626-240-0714

FABIANNA OLIVARES

The Miller Law Group 15 S Raymond Ave Ste 202 Pasadena CA 91105

626-240-0714

DEBTOR & CREDITOR

JOSEPH CHORA

Chora Young & Manasserian Llp

650 Sierra Madre Villa Ave Ste 304 Pasadena CA 91107

626-744-1838

ELDER LAW

CARLOS A. ARCOS

Carlos A Arcos A Law Corporation

2975 Huntington Dr Ste 105 San Marino CA 91108

626-284-9003

ART GHARIBIAN

Gharibian Law APC

101 N Brand Blvd Ste 1970 Glendale CA 91203

866-624-7313

KRISTEN SCHWARZ JONES

Barbaro Chinen Pitzer & Duke LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 700 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-5196

JONATHAN D. PRIMUTH

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

THERESA M. PRANATA

Sullivan Workman & Dee LLP

600 N Rosemead Blvd Ste 209 Pasadena CA 91107

626-656-8700

KRISTEN E. ROBISON

Sullivan Workman & Dee LLP

600 N Rosemead Blvd Ste 209 Pasadena CA 91107

626-656-8700

EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION LAW

CHARLES D. CUMMINGS

Sullivan Workman & Dee LLP

600 N Rosemead Blvd Ste 209 Pasadena CA 91107

626-656-8700

KARYN A. JAKUBOWSKI

Sullivan Workman & Dee LLP

600 N Rosemead Blvd Ste 209 Pasadena CA 91107

626-656-8700

GARY A. KOVACIC

Sullivan Workman & Dee LLP

600 N Rosemead Blvd Ste 209 Pasadena CA 91107

626-656-8700

D. DANIEL PRANATA

Sullivan Workman & Dee LLP

600 N Rosemead Blvd Ste 209 Pasadena CA 91107

626-656-8700

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

DALE R. PELCH

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

MICHAEL J. STILES

Stiles Pomeroy LLP 595 E Colorado Blvd Ste 211 Pasadena CA 91101 626-243-5599

MITCHELL M. TSAI

Mitchell M Tsai Attorney At Law

139 S Hudson Ave Ste 200 Pasadena CA 91101

626-381-9248

FAMILY LAW

BRIAN ALAN BAKER

Law O ce Of

Brian Alan Baker 350 W Colorado Blvd Ste 250 Pasadena CA 91105

626-584-5780

BICHHANH (HANNAH) BUI

H Bui Law Firm

802 S 1st Ave Arcadia CA 91006

626-683-7574

ASHLEY A. ANDREWS

Ashley A Andrews APC 440 E Huntington Dr Ste 300 Arcadia CA 91006

626-387-0340

CANDICE K. ROGERS

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

CASEY J. MARTICORENA

Schweitzer Law

Partners APC 201 S Lake Ave Ste 800 Pasadena CA 91101

626-788-5225

KAYLA K. HORACEK

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

JOSEPH R. TERRAZAS III

The Law O ces Of Joseph Robert Terrazas III

202 S Lake Ave Ste 290 Pasadena CA 91101

626-460-8811

LINDA L. MCLARNAN-DUGAN

Law O ces Of

Linda L Mclarnan-Dugan

150 N Santa Anita Ave Ste 300 Arcadia CA 91106

626-296-8670

LUCY A. VARTANIAN

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9

Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123 x339

MEISA BANH

Law O ces Of Meisa Banh

801 S Garfield Ave Ste 100b Alhambra CA 91801

626-344-8933

MANE HAKOBYAN

Schweitzer Law

Partners APC

201 S Lake Ave Ste 800 Pasadena CA 91101

626-788-5225

PATRICIA A. RIGDON

Law O ces Of Patricia A Rigdon

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 706 Pasadena CA 91101

626-414-1470

GINNY T. HSIAO

GTH Law Group

440 E Huntington Dr Ste 300 Arcadia CA 91006

866-292-5459

LISA E. KIRIAKIDIS

The Law O ces Of Lisa E Kiriakidis

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 706 Pasadena CA 91101

626-432-1985

STEPHANIE TRABANINO

Schweitzer Law

Partners APC

201 S Lake Ave Ste 800 Pasadena CA 91101

626-788-5225

IMMIGRATION LAW

NOREEN BARCENA

Barcena Law O ces APLC 2355 E Foothill Blvd Pasadena CA 91107

626-898-7200

DANIEL P. HANLON

Hanlon Law Group PC

225 S Lake Ave Ste 1100 Pasadena CA 91101

626-684-3712

CRISTINA PEREZ

Leech Tishman LLC

200 S Los Robles Ave Ste 300 Pasadena CA 91101

818-550-8300

HEATHER L. POOLE

Heather L Poole PC 35 N Lake Ave Ste 710 Pasadena CA 91101

877-486-2678

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

THOMAS J. DALY

Lewis Roca Rothgerber

Christie LLP

655 N Central Ave Ste 2300 Glendale CA 91203

626-683-4519

AMY A. BREYER

Breyer Andrew LLP

530 S Lake Ave Ste 444 Pasadena CA 91101

818-276-6780

DOUGLAS H. MORSEBURG

Leech Tishman LLC

200 S Los Robles Ave Ste 300 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-4000

MIKHAIL LIBERZON

Lo & Lo LLP

506 N Garfield Ave Ste 280 Alhambra CA 91801

626-289-8838

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

ROBERT A. DE BY

Connon Wood LLP

35 E Union St Ste C Pasadena CA 91103

626-638-1750

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

JONATHAN W. BIDDLE

Law O ces Of Jonathan W Biddle

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 320 Pasadena CA 91101 213-629-8720

ANI AZADIAN

Azadian Law Group PC

301 N Lake Ave Ste 603F Pasadena CA 91101 626-449-4944

SARKIS A. ATOYAN

Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo

201 S Lake Ave Ste 360 Pasadena CA 91101

626-583-8600

MAE G. ALBERTO

Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo

251 S Lake Ave Ste 360 Pasadena CA 91101

626-583-8600

NICHOLAS P. CONNON

Connon Wood LLP 35 E Union St Ste C Pasadena CA 91103 626-638-1757

RITA M. DIAZ

Hahn & Hahn LLP 301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101 626-796-9123 x393

ANN FROMHOLZ

The Fromholz Firm 177 E Colorado Blvd Ste 200 Pasadena CA 91105 626-568-8005

ARMAND R. KIZIRIAN

Kizirian Law Firm PC 550 N Brand Blvd Ste 1500 Glendale CA 91203 818-221-2800

CONSTANCE KIM

Connon Wood LLP 35 E Union St Ste C Pasadena CA 91103

626-638-1760

JOANNA GHOSH

Lawyers For Justice PC 410 Arden Ave Ste 203 Glendale CA 91203

818-647-9323

LAURA V. FARBER

Hahn & Hahn LLP 301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101 626-796-9123 x368

CYNTHIA HACKLER FLYNN

Hackler Flynn & Associates 479 S Marengo Ave Pasadena CA 91101 323-247-7030

THOMAS A. LENZ

Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo

201 S Lake Ave Ste 300 Pasadena CA 91101 626-583-8600

DONALD POTTER

Law O ce Of Donald Potter 155 N Lake Ave Ste 800 Pasadena CA 91101 626-744-1555

DEVIN RAUCHWERGER

Domb & Rauchwerger LLP 1055 E Colorado Blvd Flr 5 Pasadena CA 91106 213-772-5882

MARK L. RUSSAKOW

Russakow & Tan LLP 275 E California Blvd Pasadena CA 91106

626-683-8869

JOLYNN M. SCHARRER

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC

301 N Lake Ave Flr 7 Pasadena CA 91101

626-440-5200

ALAN ROMERO

Romero Law APC

251 S Lake Ave Ste 930 Pasadena CA 91101

626-790-0840

LAND USE AND ZONING LAW

TODD ELLIOTT

Actium LLP

99 S Lake Ave Ste 501 Pasadena CA 91101 323-819-0300

RICHARD A. MCDONALD

Carlson & Nicholas LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 320 Pasadena CA 91101

626-356-4801

TODD R. MOORE

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123 x324

MASS TORT LITIGATION/ CLASS ACTIONS

TODD BECKER

Becker Law Group 117 E Colorado Blvd Ste 500 Pasadena CA 91105

626-777-7700

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW

KENT T. BRANDMEYER Law + Brandmeyer LLP

385 E Colorado Blvd Ste 200 Pasadena CA 91101

626-243-5500

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS LAW

JAMES (JIM) V. ROBERTSON

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123

MUNICIPAL LAW

THOMAS S. BUNN III

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

ANDREW D. TURNER

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION

ERNEST P. ALGORRI

Dewitt Algorri & Algorri LLP 25 Union St Pasadena CA 91103

626-568-4000

DIANE CORWIN

The Law O ces Of Diane Corwin 2600 Mission St, Ste 206 San Marino CA 91108

626-441-9222

KEVIN K. CALLAHAN

Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell LLP

140 S Lake Ave Ste 208 Pasadena CA 91106

626-208-9906

HECTOR GANCEDO

Gancedo Law Firm INC 1575 N Lake Ave Ste 202 Pasadena CA 91104

626-577-2500

ALEX D. GUERRERO

Law O ce Of

Alex D Guerrero

301 N Lake Ave Ste 600 Pasadena CA 91101

818-964-1994

TIGRAN GRIGORYAN

Grigoryan Blum & Grigoryan

766 E Colorado Blvd Ste 104 Pasadena CA 91101

626-817-9022

MICHAEL A. KILLACKEY

Killackey Law O ces APC

200 S Garfield Ave Ste 108 Alhambra CA 91801

626-999-0735

MICHAEL P. O’CONNOR

Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell LLP

140 S Lake Ave Ste 208 Pasadena CA 91106

626-208-9906

RAFFI H. OHANIAN

Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell LLP

140 S Lake Ave Ste 208 Pasadena CA 91106

626-208-9906

TIGRAN POGOSYAN

Pogosyan Law

500 N Brand Blvd Ste 830 Glendale CA 91203 818-243-3900

DANIEL P. POWELL

Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell LLP 140 S Lake Ave Ste 208 Pasadena CA 91106 626-208-9906

TODD F. NEVELL

Scolinos Sheldon & Nevell 301 N Lake Ave Ste 1000 Pasadena CA 91101 626-689-7684

JACOB H. SEROPIAN

Seropian Law APC 155 N Lake Ave Ste 800 Pasadena CA 91101

626-658-3800

GREGORY R. VANNI

Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell LLP

140 S Lake Ave Ste 208 Pasadena CA 91106

626-208-9906

VACHÉ THOMASSIAN

KJT Law Group LLP 230 N Maryland Ave Ste 306 Glendale CA 91206 818-717-7013

STEPHEN C. BALL

Ball & Evans

650 Sierra Madre Villa Ave Ste 203 Pasadena CA 91107 626-727-8493

PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION

DAVID R. SCHEIDEMANTLE

Scheidemantle Law Group PC 35 Union St Pasadena CA 91103

626-660-4434

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE

ERIN JOYCE

Erin Joyce Law PC 117 E Colorado Blvd Ste 465 Pasadena CA 91105 626-314-9050

REAL ESTATE LAW

KEVIN J. BRODY

Hunt Ortmann Pal y Nieves Darling & Mah INC 301 N Lake Ave Flr 7 Pasadena CA 91101 626-440-5200

STEVEN RAY GARCIA

Garcia Legal PC

530 S Lake Ave Ste 400 Pasadena CA 91101 626-577-7500

RICHARD RASMUSSEN

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

REID MILLER

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11

Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

WILLIAM F. KRUSE

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11

Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

GAIL B. PRICE

Bronwen Price APC

2600 Mission St Ste 206 San Marino CA 91108

626-799-7800

RYAN C. SQUIRE

Garrett & Tully

225 S Lake Ave Ste 200 Pasadena CA 91101

626-577-9500

NINA RIES

Ries Law Group

727 Foothill Blvd La Canada CA 91011

818-864-6283

SECURITIES/CAPITAL

MARKETS LAW

DAVID S. LIN

Law O ces Of David S Lin

80 S Lake Ave Ste 512 Pasadena CA 91101

626-792-9688

TAX LAW

JEFFREY C. DEFRANCISCO

Presidio APC

80 S Lake Ave Ste 830 Pasadena CA 91101

626-395-0860

KEVIN J. MOORE

KJM Law Partners

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 600 Pasadena CA 91101

626-565-5680

STEVEN TRYTTEN

Beacon LLP

301 N Lake Ave Ste 203 Pasadena CA 91101

626-365-6000

KARL I. SWAIDAN

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9

Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123 x340

GREGORY A. ZBYLUT

Breyer Andrew LLP

530 S Lake Ave Ste 444 Pasadena CA 91101

818-276-6780

TRUSTS AND ESTATES

NOLAN ARCOS

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

PHILIP BARBARO JR

Barbaro Chinen Pitzer & Duke LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 700 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-5196

KEVIN M. BAYLEY

KJM Law Partners

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 600 Pasadena CA 91101

626-565-5680

KARLA C. BERENTSEN

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123 x351

SUSANNE B. COHEN

Hahn & Hahn LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101

626-796-9123 x323

BRITTANY DUKE

Barbaro Chinen Pitzer & Duke LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 700 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-5196

DEBBY S. DOITCH

KJM Law Partners

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 600 Pasadena CA 91101

626-565-5680

ERICA B. DEUTSCH

Beacon LLP

301 N Lake Ave Ste 203 Pasadena CA 91101

626-365-6000

JOSHUA R. DRISKELL

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

NICHOLAS G. EVERETT

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

JUDITH M. HILLS

Law O ces Of James F Miller PC 1275 E Green St Pasadena CA 91106

626-792-2910

JOSEPH H. LEE

Chang & Lee Law Firm

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 325 Pasadena Ca 91101

626-557-3500

MARGARET LENNON Deka Law Group

131 N El Molino Ave Ste 200 Pasadena CA 91101

626-765-6272

JONATHAN J. LO Lo & Lo LLP 506 N Garfield Ave Ste 280 Alhambra CA 91801 626-289-8838

KELLEY BANNON LASHLEY Deka Law Group 131 N El Molino Ave Ste 200 Pasadena CA 91101 626-765-6272

KENT KRISTOF Kristof & Kristof Attorneys At Law 1122 E Green St Pasadena CA 91106 626-535-9445

RUTH A. PHELPS

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP

155 N Lake Ave Flr 11

Pasadena CA 91101

626-793-9400

GLORIA SCHARRE PITZER

Barbaro Chinen Pitzer & Duke LLP

301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 700 Pasadena CA 91101 626-793-5196

ELISABETH S. SEITZ

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101

626-995-0522

ALEXANDRA SMYSER

Schweitzer Law

Partners APC 201 S Lake Ave Ste 800 Pasadena CA 91101

626-788-5225

AARON C. YEN

Ascendant LLP

500 N Central Ave Ste 930 Glendale CA 91203 213-289-0675

VANESSA M. TERZIAN

Lagerlof Lawyers LLP 155 N Lake Ave Flr 11 Pasadena CA 91101 626-793-9400

KATHLEEN R. ZARATZIAN Hahn & Hahn LLP 301 E Colorado Blvd Flr 9 Pasadena CA 91101 626-796-9123 x335

LAURIANN WRIGHT

Wright Kim Douglas ALC 130 S Jackson St Glendale CA 91205

626-356-3900

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JAMIE L. BERENSON

Glauber Berenson Vego 1111 N Brand Blvd Ste 200 Glendale CA 91202

626-702-2404

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THE MILLER LAW GROUP

CHRISTOPHER MILLER AND FABIANNA OLIVARES MILLER Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Juvenile Defense

Honors: Super Lawyers “Rising Star” 2019-2024; Avvo Top Attorney Superb 10.0 Rating; Expertise.com Best DUI Lawyer in Pasadena (2022); Best of Thumbtack (2017-2022); and Lead Counsel Rated, 2017-2024.

e iller a roup is a client centered firm representing individuals in serious criminal matters, civil rights cases, and personal injury claims. Led by Christopher Miller, lead trial attorney, and Managing Partner Fabianna Olivares Miller, o speciali es in ju enile de ense, t e firm is committed to providing compassionate counsel and aggressive representation in court. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Garrett Miller as senior trial counsel.

When asked about the passion behind their work, Chris says, “We take pride in being accessible to our clients and their families. Whether it’s helping a client navigate a serious criminal matter or securing the settlement they deserve, we are with them every step of the way.” Fabianna adds, “It is a privilege to guide my young clients through the most challenging moments of their lives. Witnessing them reach their potential and develop into responsible adults is the most rewarding part of my job.”

We are honored to be featured in Pasadena magazine’s Power Women issue. As parents of two daughters, we are deeply committed to supporting the advancement of women in the legal profession by fostering mentorship, growth, and leadership opportunities.

We are grateful for the trust of thousands of clients and remain dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel.

15 South Raymond Avenue, Suite 202, Pasadena 626-240-0714 | themillerlaw.com

TYRRELL NUNEZ, THOMAS SIMPSON, ANTHONY LAI

FMBK LAW | Family Law

FMBK Law is proud to congratulate attorneys Tyrell Nunez, Thomas Simpson, and Anthony Lai on being recognized as Top Attorneys by Pasadena Magazine! This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional legal expertise, dedication to their clients, and commitment to upholding the highest standards in family law. Anthony, Thomas, and Tyrell’s unwavering focus on providing compassionate, strategic counsel has earned them the respect of both their peers and the community. Their inclusion in this year’s

list re ects t eir tireless e orts to ac ie e t e est outcomes or families navigating complex legal matters. We are grateful to have such talented advocates as part of the FMBK team and celebrate this well-deserved recognition of their hard work and excellence.

Main office: 12424 Wilshire Blvd, 9th Floor, Los Angeles Pasadena office: 225 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 550, Pasadena 310.447.8675 | fmbklaw.com

MILENE C. APANIAN

CONSTRUCTION LAW INC

Construction, Construction Defect, Contract Drafting & Negotiations

Providing guidance, solutions and ease of mind, So clients can focus on building

For over 25 years, Milene C. Apanian has been assisting clients prevent and resolve disputes on construction projects. Ms. Apanian was born into a family of contractors, developers, architects and interior designers. Growing up, visiting construction jobsites was a favorite pastime, where she learned the ins & outs of the construction industry and was encouraged to pursue architectural studies. Upon graduating from The USC School of Architecture, she worked with architects and contractors and learned the day-to-day challenges of the industry.

She represents owner, developer, contractor, subcontractor, and material supplier clients and serves as general counsel to development, architecture, and construction companies.

Ms. Apanian is known for her understanding of the construction industry and her knowledge of construction law. She has an innate ability to simplify the law and make it understandable. Her clients appreciate her ability to monitor construction industry

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trends and anticipate changes in their legal needs and consider her as indispensable resource to their team. She has a reputation of providing practical solutions that support the realities of t e construction industr e as earned t e confidence o clients and the respect of colleagues and opponents. She is relentlessly focused on the client’s end goal - managing risk while preventing and resolving disputes so clients can have ease of mind to focus on building.

Ms. Apanian frequently writes articles for industry publications and presents seminars and workshops on construction related legal topics. She is an adjunct professor of construction law and a guest lecturer on contracts.

In 2024, Ms. Apanian was inducted as a fellow into the Construction Lawyers Society Of America which is an invitationonly international honorary association composed of preeminent la ers speciali ing in construction la and related fields

388 Cordova Street, Suite 220, Pasadena, CA 91101 626-988-6913 | mca@constructionlawinc.com | constructionlawinc.com

TOMMY SF WANG

WANG IP LAW GROUP, P.C.

Fostering Long-Term Growth

Through Innovative IP Solutions

At Wang IP Law Group, P.C., we provide end-to-end solutions to help clients protect their intellectual property. Led by our founder, Tommy SF Wang, we represent entrepreneurs, business owners, and inventors globally.

Our attorneys understand the goals innovators have when enhancing the value of their intellectual property and the requirements needed to achieve these ambitions. We take an avantgarde approach to intellectual property by thoroughly analyzing each client’s business model— from cost analysis and competitor research to market trends and financial projections—ensuring that our legal advice aligns with their integrated business goals.

Our multilingual lawyers and patent agents come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. This broad skill set enables us to represent clients across multiple fields, including technology, science, manufacturing, medicine, and business.

18645 East Gale Avenue, Suite 205 City of Industry, CA 91748 626-269-6753

TheWangIPLaw.com

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