As the co-founder of LNN, partner Jacob Nalbandyan heads the Employment Litigation department of LNN, comprised of the labor and employment fields of law. With his passion and desire for leveling the playing field between everyday employees against multi-million dollar corporate employers, Mr. Nalbandyan co-founded LNN to study, perfect, and implement the rights of employees. Having litigated hundreds of employment and labor cases for his clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts across Southern California, Mr. Nalbandyan is well versed in the complexities of employment and labor law, both from a legal and practical standpoint. As such, Mr. Nalbandyan has been able to maximize the outcome for his clients in legal disputes against their existing or former employers in many types of class actions and single-plaintiff cases. With his colleagues, Mr. Nalbandyan has recovered millions of dollars for employees across California. Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Nalbandyan earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA, summa cum laude. He then attended and graduated from Loyola Law School, joining an elite and exclusive alumni group of reputable trial lawyers.

Demos Phaon Anagnos is a practicing lawyer in California handling personal injury matters.

I am a graduate of the University of California, Riverside where I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. In 1985 I received my Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, from Western State University. Prior to becoming an attorney, I served as an intern in the United States Senate and was employed for seven years by California Federal Savings & Loan Association, where I worked as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of Cal Fed offices in San Bernardino and Pasadena. I have a deep and extensive trial and litigation background. I served as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County for over two years before joining the firm of McKinley & Capeloto in Pasadena in 1988, where I was a partner from 1994 until 2001. In 2002, I joined Weintraub Law Corporation as Senior Counsel. The firm became known as Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Liu LLP in 2023. I am proud to say that I am recognized as one of the leading consumer and small business bankruptcy attorneys in California and am a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in bankruptcy law. I have taught bankruptcy law to attorneys at seminars conducted by the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association and Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. My hands-on approach to each of my cases and dedication to the highest level of client satisfaction has helped hundreds of clients emerge from bankruptcy with the goal of discharge and “fresh start” accomplished. Many of Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Liu LLP’s clients have successfully completed Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases and received their discharge even after other attorneys told them they did not qualify for Chapter 7 relief. In addition to representing debtors and creditors in a variety of matters, I have years of experience representing financial institutions and mortgage lenders in state courts and bankruptcy courts throughout California, specializing in areas of concern to credit unions. As a member of Provisors, an alliance of senior-level professionals from the fields of law, accounting, banking, finance, insurance, and consulting, I am able to refer my clients to trustworthy, accountable, seasoned professionals in virtually any field. A member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association, I bring to Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Liu LLP a hands-on background in the banking industry and extensive trial and bankruptcy court experience. I handle and supervise state court and bankruptcy litigation as well as foreclosure and receivership matters.

Jura Hartley is a personal injury attorney who founded J. Hartley Law to provide dedicated, hands-on legal service to clients often overlooked at larger firms. Clients of his El Segundo, California, law practice will meet with Mr. Hartley himself in a free initial consultation. He handles all aspects of California personal injury law, including car accidents, motorcycle and truck collisions, slip and fall injuries, brain injuries, wrongful death, and related legal issues. J. Hartley Law represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, including El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, and communities across the Los Angeles metro area. If you’ve been injured, contact us today for a free consultation—let us help you get the compensation you deserve.

Brandon Leopoldus is a highly skilled California-based attorney and the founder of Leopoldus Law, APC. With a specialized focus on Sports Law, Brandon brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to his role as Of Counsel with Laborde Legal Group, offering unparalleled legal expertise to clients across the sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors.

Ms. Ballon has practiced civil litigation since 2003. She has a wide range of experience, primarily in representing clients in catastrophic personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. She has worked for both the defense bar, briefly working for one of the major insurance companies, and now for many years for plaintiff’s bar. She is a Partner with our firm.

Mr. Sapir attended California State University, Northridge and graduated with a BA in Political Science, and graduated from Southwestern Law School with Juris Doctorate degree. He is a member of the California Bar, the United States District Court Bar, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal bar and the United States Supreme Court bar. Mr. Sapir’s practice is primarily civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury cases. Mr. Sapir has handled personal injury cases on behalf of clients since he was admitted to the California Bar in 2012 and has extensive experience handling such cases from A-Z. Through Mr. Sapir’s experience, he saw that clients deserved more time, attention, and an attorney who truly cared about their case. He is dedicated to obtaining the best possible resolution for injury victims and their families.

Arianne is a graduate of both the University of Washington as well as Southwestern Law School. Before attending law school, Arianne also worked for a few years as a paralegal to gain experience in the field. Since graduating from law school, Arianne has spent the past eight years working in personal injury law as a perceptive and tenacious attorney who is dedicated to obtaining the best possible resolution for injured victims and their families. Indeed, Arianne’s dedication to her clients goes beyond professional obligations. She treats each client with the same care and attention she would give to a close friend or family member, ensuring that people from all walks of life are fairly compensated for their injuries, whether that be through litigation or settling. Originally born in the Philippines, Arianne is also able to work with clients in Tagalog if they prefer. In her free time, Arianne enjoys traveling, sports and live events, discovering new restaurants, as well as hiking and yoga.

Rusty Levin is a partner at LNN, where he heads the workers’ compensation department. Since graduating from Loyola Law School with Honors, Mr. Levin has worked solely in the field of workers’ compensation, exclusively on the side of the injured worker. Mr. Levin’s passion for helping injured workers has led him to be a co-founder of LNN, where he is able to blend his compassion for injured workers and knowledge of the law to bring about swift and superb results for his clients. Mr. Levin has devoted his entire legal career to aggressively litigating workers’ compensation cases on behalf of injured workers, having litigated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases for his clients before workers’ compensation appeals boards throughout California. Mr. Levin’s experience makes him well-equipped to handle the complexities of workers’ compensation law from both a legal and practical perspective. As a result, Mr. Levin has been able to maximize financial settlements for his clients while also providing them with access to the medical treatment necessary to cure and relieve the effects of their industrial injuries. As a result of his aggressive hands-on approach, Mr. Levin has been able to recover millions of dollars for his clients.

Harry Nalbandyan is a founding partner and experienced trial lawyer at LNN. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to protecting the rights of injury victims across California, recovering millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. His clients know him as a compassionate, approachable advocate who fights tirelessly on their behalf, while judges and juries respect his straightforward communication and trial-tested strategies. A California native, Harry earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC San Diego before completing his law degree at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. His academic background, combined with years of hands-on courtroom experience, enables him to connect with clients from all walks of life and guide them through the legal system with clarity and confidence. Harry is passionate about giving every case individualized attention, no matter the size or complexity. Each case presents different challenges by way of liability, expertise, and various biases that people will have toward the case. No two cases are alike, and his approach to each is custom tailored. He knows what it takes to get giant verdicts for our clients because he has personally achieved those results for them. Each case is always looked at, worked up with, and litigated with the end goal of trying our best case each and every time. He takes pride in building strong client relationships and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes through preparation, persistence, and teamwork at LNN. He loves helping people in the way he knows best – righting the wrongs of big corporations, insurance companies, and the government. Having personally seen the injustice from the government failing to take responsibility for causing grave injury – his desire to continually get better for the benefit of his clients is relentless. Beyond his legal work, Harry hosts Harry Handles It, a podcast where he interviews entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders to explore resilience, growth, and the mindset required to overcome challenges. The show reflects his passion for sharing knowledge and empowering others, both within the legal field and beyond. Harry loves to live an active lifestyle, training jiu jitsu, and being outdoors. He loves airplanes and the adventures that come with them.