Los Angeles, CA Lawyers

Civil Litigation

1126 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

Katrina Eiden’s journey to becoming an attorney was forged in the fires of advocacy and the pursuit of justice. While most children were engaged in typical childhood activities, Katrina stood alongside her parents, both esteemed law professionals, in the courtroom and at rallies and protests, championing the rights of the marginalized and voiceless. Raised amidst the fervor of social justice movements, Katrina witnessed firsthand the dire need for dedicated defenders in her community. These formative experiences ignited a passion within her—a burning desire to stand up for the underdogs and fight tirelessly on their behalf. As she often reflects, “I couldn’t imagine doing anything else than fighting for the rights of others.” Hailing from San Diego, Katrina distinguished herself academically, driven by a fervent ambition to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. She found her calling in the realm of law. Katrina pursued her undergraduate studies at Howard University in Washington, D.C., graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in May 2014. During her time at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Katrina’s commitment to advocacy only deepened. She served as President of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternityand represented the Black Law Student and Latino Law Student Associations, channeling her childhood inspirations into concrete action. Katrina’s experiences as an intern at the Maryland Attorney General’s Office and Baltimore Public Defender’s Office revealed the stark injustices entrenched within the legal system—inequities that compelled her to pursue a path to protect the rights of the voiceless following in both her mother and father’s footsteps. Upon earning her Juris Doctorate in 2017 and being admitted to the California State Bar in 2018, Katrina returned to her roots in California. She honed her skills and sharpened her resolve through service in the Riverside and Los Angeles Public Defender’s offices, where she fiercely advocated for those most in need. “I believe I am upholding the U.S. Constitution and protecting the rights of the people from being infringed on by the government, corporations, and law enforcement… I am there to make sure my client’s rights are being upheld, and I will fight tooth and nail to make sure of it,” asserts Katrina, encapsulating the core of her mission. Now, as a vital member of Dordick Law Corporation, Katrina continues her unwavering commitment to justice, using her platform to amplify the voices of the oppressed and marginalized. Her trial advocacy prowess and relentless dedication to the underdogs serve as beacons of hope in an often-daunting legal landscape.

Civil Litigation

1328 S. Cloverdale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019

Kelsey Nicolaisen is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Manning & Kass, where she practices on the firm’s Premises Liability Team. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Beverly Hills Bar Association. Prior to joining the firm, she represented corporate and individual clients in a wide array of civil law matters related to business torts, breach of contract disputes, personal injury claims, malpractice, employment and housing law matters, and workers' compensation claims. She also discreetly represented clients in high-profile divorce litigations where spousal support, child support, child custody, division of property, and post judgment issues are amplified by the fact that clients or client's spouse had substantial income, investments, real property, or intellectual property. Ms. Nicolaisen received her JD from Southwestern Law School and her BA in Communication, Business, & Sociology from the University of Southern California. During law school she was the recipient of the Zimring Memorial Scholarship and the president of the International Law Society.

Family and Divorce Law

2029 Century Park East, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Kevin B. Martin is a highly accomplished attorney who handles all aspects of family law matters. During his 17-year career, he has developed broad experience in many areas of the law, including commercial litigation, securities litigation, accounting fraud, and governmental/regulatory investigations, and brings these valuable perspectives to his family law cases. Kevin offers his clients a truly multifaceted outlook, especially those with proprietary business interests. Prior to joining Blank Rome, Kevin co-founded Sonoma Risk Insurance Agency, LLC in Los Angeles, where he developed first-of-its-kind and patent-pending insurance product, “Attorney Fees Risk Insurance,” which covers the risk of paying an adversary’s attorneys’ fees in litigation. This innovative product was hailed by the legal community as a “game changer” and legal “safety net.” As the CEO of Sonoma Risk, Kevin raised capital, negotiated countless contracts, and eventually sold Sonoma Risk to a publicly traded insurance company. His clients also benefit from his experience as a civil litigator and as an enforcement attorney at the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”), where he investigated and prosecuted many different types of financial fraud. His financial investigative experience has been tremendously valuable when analyzing complex and multifaceted financial issues that are pertinent to many high-net-worth estates. Kevin has handled and practiced litigation from all angles, and his clients benefit from his ability to view cases through a variety of lenses. He has managed all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts, and understands the serious effects that negative outcomes can have on personal finances, businesses, and professional reputations. Kevin is the author of numerous published articles in periodicals such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Smart Business Los Angeles, California Family Law Monthly, LJN’s Franchising Business & Law Alert, Orange County Lawyer 360, and other publications. He has also served as a co-editor of the ABA’s Class and Derivative Action Newsletter.

Civil Litigation

12100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1420, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Khushboo B. Vasandani is an associate in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ms. Vasandani represents individuals and entities in a broad range of disputes, including real property, personal injury, landlord-tenant, and homeowner’s association matters. Ms. Vasandani earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology Law in 2005, a Bachelor’s degree in Legislative Law in 2010, and a Master’s degree in Business and Administrative Law in 2012 from the Savitribai Phule Pune University, India. Ms. Vasandani has extensive experience prosecuting and defending civil litigation lawsuits. Prior to joining the law firm, Ms. Vasandani was a trial attorney in India whose field of expertise included civil litigation, family matters, real estate litigation, unlawful detainer actions, and writ petitions. Ms. Vasandani moved to California in 2016 and worked as a plaintiff’s attorney, focusing on personal injury matters, primarily automobile and premises liability claims. During that time, she participated in numerous appeals and presented oral arguments before various courts in California.

Family and Divorce Law

2121 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA