Encino, CA Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

16542 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, USA

Andrew Alexandroff is a trial lawyer with the Alexandroff Law Group and specializes in personal injury and employment cases throughout California and Nevada. Andrew’s passionate advocation for his client stems from his ability to empathize and connect with his client’s story. Andrew graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and received his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During his time working at a premier trial firm in Los Angeles, he specialized in cases involving catastrophic injuries and mass tort litigation. Andrew is a member of the State Bar of California and Nevada and is a member of the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and donating his time to various Los Angeles based charities and providing pro bono services.

Criminal Defense Law

16633 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, USA

David Kenner was admitted to practice in the State of California in 1968 and has devoted the last 4 ½ decades handling literally thousands of State and Federal criminal matters across the country. Whether in pre trial motions, in trial, at appeal, seeking extra ordinary relief, or fighting for prisoner’s rights, Mr. Kenner honed his courtroom skills to a fine edge. In addition to all of the State matters he has handled, Mr. Kenner has developed a large part of his practice devoted to the litigation of complex criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil litigation most typically opposing government counsel. He has tried cases against US attorneys, district attorneys, attorneys general, and has confronted in litigation the FBI, DEA, CIA, ATF, organized crime, OCIDEF Task Force cases, government contracting fraud, and many others. Mr. Kenner was defense counsel in the first Federal drug king pin case brought in the United States, a host of 848, 846, and 841 cases and a number of money laundering cases including the largest DEA undercover money laundering investigation called “Operation Polar Cap”. Mr. Kenner in that case won a dismissal for his client. Having handled nearly every kind of Federal crime including white collar crimes, weapons charges, Federal homicide cases and CFTC and SEC matters. Mr. Kenner has also distinguished himself in the representation of every type of State crime, both misdemeanors and felonies. Mr. Kenner’s excellence is well illustrated in his representation of “Snoop Dogg” where he won an acquittal, Robert Geddyes, where his cross examination in pretrial hearings forced the district attorneys office to dismiss their first degree murder charge on the eve of trial, and most recently he and Mr. Greenfield won an acquittal in a case involving twelve counts of attempted murder filed against two members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in the State of South Dakota. He is considered an expert in the cross examination of government professional witnesses. Whether an instant arrest or a multi year conspiracy investigation, Mr. Kenner brings the experience, expertise and know how to level the playing field allowing the firm’s clients to receive a fair trial and the cutting edge in representation. Mr. Kenner has enjoyed an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell for the last 35 years which rates him at “the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous peer review rating process that is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource”. His AV rating gives him the “highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards”. In addition to the many of the highest profile cases that Mr. Kenner has handled as described he also strives to make the firm services available to each and every person who needs the firm’s expertise in negotiating through the dangerous waters of a criminal prosecution. Up until 2004 Mr. Kenner practiced as the Kenner Law Firm and hired and worked with a number of young attorneys always looking for that special one that would meet his requirements to become a part of this very special practice. In 2004 Mr. Kenner hired a then young attorney Brett A. Greenfield. In short order Mr. Kenner recognized the unique skill set, aggressiveness, maturity and understanding that he was seeking in a person to partner with to keep the firm ongoing. Since then Mr. Greenfield has become a partner in the firm, now Kenner & Greenfield, and as is clear from his bio below has not disappointed in not only meeting but exceeding all of these expectations. Mr. Greenfield now brings his own additional and individual value to this dynamic law firm. In those cases where it is appropriate Mr. Kenner and Mr. Greenfield combine both years of experience and youthful exuberance in a way that brings the best of all worlds to the client.

Labor Law

16133 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1200, Encino, CA 91436

Attorney Kelsey M. Szamet is a Partner of the firm. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of California San Diego, where she majored in Human Development and minored in Communications. She received her law degree from UCLA School of Law. While in law school, Ms. Szamet was active in the Women's Law Journal and various community-based legal clinics. Ms. Szamet has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the 2023 Women in Law Award and recognition as a 2023 "Super Lawyer". She has also been named one of "America's Top 50 Lawyers" and is a recipient of the "Lawyers of Distinction" accolade.

Personal Injury Law

16255 Ventura Blvd., #400, Encino, CA 91436

Kevin M. Davis graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Management, with Emphasis in Purchasing. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Davis had a successful career working for a major aerospace contractor. Mr. Davis attended Pepperdine University School of Law, in Malibu, California where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. After being admitted to practice before all of the California Courts, Mr. Davis was also admitted to many federal Courts including the U.S. District Court for the Central District; the U.S. District for the Northern District; and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Davis’ practice has not simply been limited to just litigation of Client’s matters but has included business transactional issues, real property matters, and complex business litigation issues. His goal for all of his clients has been to provide personal attention to each client file and to help the client reach a suitable and a just resolution of their matter. Our services for business transactional services include but are not limited to drafting contracts, review of contracts, advising on starting a business, and other business-related issues. Mr. Davis’ litigation practice has helped clients with trials (both jury and bench trials); arbitration; and mediation. Along with a dedicated staff, each matter is individually evaluated, worked up, and prepared carefully through the discovery process. Our office maintains contact with the client to keep you informed of the progress of your case and our recommendations. Mr. Davis distinguishes his legal practice from other firms and attorneys by dedicating his time and effort along with that of his staff to his clients. With the support of a strong legal staff, our office has the goal of having a client choose the Law Office of Vahdat & Aboudi for their legal needs.

Criminal Defense Law

16255 Ventura Blvd #200, Encino, CA 91436, USA

Michael Meehan, founder of The Meehan Law Firm, practices criminal defense in Encino, California. Before taking up defense work, he worked as a deputy sheriff and a deputy district attorney. His firm profile names Loyola Law School in Los Angeles as his law school and lists DUI, criminal law, domestic violence, violent crime and professional licensing among his practice areas. Much of Meehan’s description of his work concerns the gap between a client’s account and the police report. At the consultation, he asks about the events preceding police contact and arrest, as well as the client’s concerns. His review extends to the person’s life outside the arrest: how the charges might affect it and whether there are mitigating circumstances to present. He then examines police reports and other evidence against the allegations. Discussions with the prosecutor and judge are another part of that process. Meehan describes considering both sides’ views of the case when seeking a resolution, and discussing trial if agreement cannot be reached. He reports having conducted more than 100 jury trials. Within the firm, his work as owner includes attorney training and exchanges with colleagues about strategy in open cases. California’s State Bar lists him under his full name, Michael Taylor Meehan, with an active license and a December 3, 1995 admission date. Its record places his office at 16255 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, in Encino.

Personal Injury Law

16027 Ventura Blvd, Suite 102, Encino, CA 91436

Ramtin Sadighim obtained a bachelor's degree in management from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. He then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked for about five years at personal injury law firms. From this, he gained experience with drafting documents, attending depositions, filing motions or opposing motions, and other tasks. As your lawyer, Mr. Sadighim will approach your case with the flexibility and focused attention it requires. He will do whatever is necessary to obtain an outcome that is in your best interests, whether that is achieved in or out of court.

Real Estate Law

16255 Ventura Blvd, Suite 950, Encino, CA 91436

Sean Bryn is a former partner of a national law firm and a former Vice-President and Senior Trial Counsel for Fidelity National Title Group. His practice emphasizes real estate, business litigation, complex litigation, construction law and employment law. He has represented national financial institutions, national real estate brokerage firms, contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, and various insurers. His real estate matters include foreclosure actions, various neighbor disputes, various lien priority actions, reformation of deeds, and failure to disclose. His business litigation matters include shareholder derivative actions, unfair competition, and various breach of contract actions. He has extensive experience in both state and federal court including on the appellate level.

Elder Law

16133 Ventura Blvd, #1075, Encino, CA 91436

Stuart D. Zimring was born in Los Angeles, California, December 12, 1946. He was admitted to the Bar in 1972, and is admitted to practice in California and U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of California and the U.S. Supreme Court. He received his B.A. degree in 1968 from UCLA and his J.D. degree in 1971 from the UCLA School of Law and is “AV” rated in Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Los Angeles Superior Court Probate Volunteer Panel. Mr. Zimring is a Fellow of and Past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a Charter Member of NAELA’s Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). He is a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), is certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and is one of the 7 California members of the Special Needs Alliance. Mr. Zimring serves on the Boards of Directors of a number of non-profit organizations, including Justice In Aging (formerly the the National Senior Citizens Law Center and is past-president of ONEgeneration in the San Fernando Valley, on whose Board he continues to serve. He is also a member of the Estate Counselors Forum, San Fernando Valley Estate Counselors Forum, San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County Bar Associations (of which he is a past Chair of its Trust & Estates Executive Committee), State Bar of California and Southern California Council of Elder Law Attorneys. He is an Adjunct Professor at Stetson University College of Law and California State University Northridge on issues in Elder Law and Special Needs Trusts. He is a frequent speaker and writer on Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts and related issues throughout the country. He is co-author of “Tax, Estate and Financial Planning for the Elderly – California Guide” and “Fundamentals of Special Needs Trusts,” both published by Matthew Bender/Lexis-Nexis, as well as a member of Matthew Bender’s Elder Law Editorial Committee.

Workers Compensation Law

16633 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, USA

Labor Law

16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1200, Encino, CA 91436

Wills and Trust Law

16133 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, USA

Peta-Gay Gordon, Esq. received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where she was the Development Editor for the Southern California Review of Law and Women’s Studies, and her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a dual major in Psychology and International Relations from Claremont McKenna College. Ms. Gordon was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2005 and joined the Trusts & Estates firm, Oldman, Cooley, Sallus, Birnberg, Coleman & Gold, L.L.P., in February 2006 -- becoming a partner in 2013. Ms. Gordon currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. She is the former Vice President of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law Alumni Association Board, and a former President of the Jamaica Awareness Association of California. She is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles for which she serves as a mentor.