Los Angeles, CA Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

1055 Wilshire Blvd suite 1940, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

Area of Practice: Domestic Violence Attorney Veronica T. Barton is an award-winning trial attorney. She is licensed by the State Bar of California and represents clients throughout California, including in the Bay Area, the Central Coast, Los Angeles, and San Diego. In 2019, Veronica founded the Law Offices of Veronica T. Barton to defend those accused of domestic violence. In today’s society, the chilling reality is that people can be convicted based solely on the accusation of someone else. False accusations are rampant. Even more alarming are restraining orders that are filed based on false allegations, where, without even being able to give their side of the story, someone can be kicked out of their house and unable to see their children, potentially for months at a time. In the era of “#metoo,” a false accusation has the potential to ruin someone’s life. Veronica has made it her mission to stop that from happening to her clients.

Real Estate Law

8439 W. Sunset Blvd., 300, Los Angeles, CA 90069

William S. Small is a nationally recognized real estate lawyer with over thirty-eight years of experience successfully handling a broad range of real property transactions. Bill’s real estate practice heavily emphasizes (1) the representation of community, regional, and national banks and other institution lenders in commercial real estate lending and construction finance; (2) acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate (all property types); (3) representation of landlords and tenants in leasing transactions for retail, office, and industrial properties; and (4) commercial real estate development matters, including preparation of construction contracts and agreements with architects and engineers. Bill has been selected for eight (8) consecutive years by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialty of Real Estate Law (2007-2014).

Personal Injury Law

10880 Wilshire Blvd #2070, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA

Yvette Essakhar is a co-founder of Hillstone Law Accident and Injury Attorneys, where she is dedicated to fiercely advocating for victims of personal injury throughout California. For nearly the past decade, Ms. Essakhar has specialized in personal injury law, passionately fighting for her clients and securing justice in even the most challenging cases. She brings a unique and invaluable perspective to her practice, having previously represented insurance companies on the defense side. This experience gives her an insider’s understanding of the strategies used in personal injury litigation, which she leverages to protect the rights and interests of injured victims. Ms. Essakhar is known for representing her clients aggressively while treating them like family. She is transparent, always prioritizing what is in her clients’ best interest. A strategic thinker who is not afraid to think outside of the box, she has achieved seven-figure results in cases that were previously rejected by other law firms. Her reputation is built on tireless advocacy, personalized attention, and a commitment to delivering real results. Before founding Hillstone Law, Ms. Essakhar sharpened her legal skills at The Kaufman Law Group, focusing on complex civil litigation—including business and real estate disputes—as well as white-collar criminal defense. Her experience spans both civil and criminal law in state and federal courts. In civil matters, she has successfully represented clients across industries such as corporate, employment law (including #MeToo and sexual harassment cases), intellectual property, and entertainment. In criminal law, she has worked on high-profile cases involving RICO allegations, public corruption, fraud, and money laundering. Ms. Essakhar also has extensive experience in pre-trial litigation, depositions, and trial preparation, particularly in handling hostile witnesses. Her international legal background includes work at a prestigious anti-terrorism law firm in Tel Aviv, Israel, where she developed a strong foundation in global legal matters. She has also taught legal courses, deepening her expertise and ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly. A proud graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Ms. Essakhar earned both her Juris Doctorate and B.A., Magna Cum Laude, from UCLA. She is admitted to practice in all California state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Outside of her legal work, Ms. Essakhar enjoys traveling and scuba diving, reflecting her passion for adventure and exploration.

Labor Law

1000 Wilshire Blvd #1500, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

Area of Practice: Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation & ESOPs Zachary Wertheimer is a member of the Corporate, Tax, Benefits and Estate Planning group at Buchalter LLP. His practice focuses on employee benefits and executive compensation, including the design and implementation of qualified retirement plans, a wide range of incentive compensation arrangements, nonqualified deferred compensation programs, executive employment agreements, and fiduciary compliance matters, with particular experience advising on Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A and 280G. Mr. Wertheimer regularly counsels clients on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), including transactional matters and ongoing plan compliance, and advises on benefits-related issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.

Civil Litigation

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

I ran a real estate and private equity firm in New York. I became a client of some of the most sophisticated attorneys in the nation, in highly intricate multi-party transactions, negotiations, and disputes. Not only did I learn about the law, which I realized was my life’s true passion, but what a client needs most from its legal representation. I decided to become the lawyer I wished I always had. My specialty is complex civil litigation, including appeals. I love what I do. I love judges and juries. I love and am profoundly devoted to best serving the interests of my clients. I am blessed by a team who is as passionate as me and helps me navigate our clients through some of life’s most challenging moments.