A FOUNDING PARTNER of the Los Angeles-based law firm Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson (SSJLaw), Stephen A. Jamieson is recognized as a leader in the areas of land use and zoning, alcoholic beverage licensing, compliance and disciplinary actions, government relations, and business and personal-injury litigation, both for the defense and for the plaintiff. He is licensed to represent clients in California, Michigan and Wisconsin, and has extensive experience working with all sizes of companies, from Fortune 100 publicly-traded corporations to stand-alone businesses. Mr. Jamieson is admitted to practice law before the State Courts in California, Michigan and Wisconsin as well as the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. Federal Claims Court, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California. He is also a member of the Intertribal Court of Southern California. Mr. Jamieson is rated AV® Preeminent with Martindale-Hubbell, a designation reserved for lawyers of the highest legal ability and outstanding legal ethics. His peers have voted him one of Best Lawyers® in America and rated him 10/10 on AVVO. Mr. Jamieson has also been honored by SuperLawyer as the top 1% of lawyers in Land Use/Zoning for each of the last 18 years. The National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals (NALCP) has recognized and honored Mr. Jamieson for his ongoing and exceptional commitment to his clients, awarding him the Most Valuable Associate Member Award in 2018. Mr. Jamieson is also an active thought leader in the legal community and a Strategic Thought Partner for SSJLaw’s clients. He has made numerous presentations before the West Coast Franchise Owners Association (WCFOA), the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA), and NALCP. He has contributed articles in the Daily Journal, the Advocate, and many other publications. Mr. Jamieson and his partners at SSJLaw wrote the handbook on alcoholic beverage control regulation. For over three decades, SSJLaw has prevailed in thousands of matters for its clients before Administrative Law Judges, ABC Appeals Boards, Superior Courts, Federal District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and the California State Supreme Court. Of particular note, SSJLaw obtained a unanimous decision by the California Supreme Court which determined that the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) violated the constitutionally-protected rights of alcoholic beverage retailers. This decision led to the dismissal of approximately 125 cases then-pending before various administrative agencies and courts. SSJLaw provides representation in California, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin and Alaska. Mr. Jamieson is an avid sailor, competing throughout the United States, and enjoys hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains with family and friends.

Douglas Shaffer practices out of Santa Monica, CA and has been licensed for 34 years. This attorney attended Pepperdine University School of Law and handles cases in Accident & Injury.

Darren Darwish, the Founding President and Managing Attorney of The Darwish Law Firm, APC, is an award-winning and top-rated consumer attorney who represents plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury, lemon law, and insurance bad faith.

Sherwin Arzani is personal injury attorney and co-founder of Citywide Law Group, a personal injury firm located in Los Angeles, CA and serving the surrounding areas. The Citywide Law Group team has over 20 years of experience helping accident victims receive compensation after an accident. Citywide Law Group handles all personal injury matters including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, wrongful death claims, slip and fall accidents, and many more. Mr. Arzani attended top ranked University of Michigan School of Law. He uses his education and experience to maximize the compensation his clients receive after being injured due to someone else's negligence. Call Citywide Law Group today to discuss your case. We offer a free consultation and only get paid if you win.

Dedicated to protecting individuals, families and improving the safety of our communities, Reza Torkzadeh is an advocate on behalf of those who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of negligence, defective products or dangerous road conditions. In 2015 and 2016 Reza was a recipient of the Best Lawyers Award; one of the oldest and well respected peer review publications in the legal profession. In 2014, 2015 and 2016, Reza was selected to the Super Lawyer list in California. An honor saved for only 5% of the attorneys in the State. Reza served on the Plaintiffs’ Settlement Committee in litigation related to an FDA recalled medical device. The lawsuits settled in 2015 in a confidential settlement in the amount of $14,250,000.00. In 2014, Reza represented a catastrophically injured pedestrian, in which a verdict in the amount of $26,255,367.84 was obtained. VerdictSearch announced that the result was one of the largest verdicts in the Country in 2014. In 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Reza was selected by his peers as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a recognition only given to 2.5% of the attorneys in the state. Los Angeles Magazine named him as one of the Top Young Lawyers as selected by his peers and The National Trial Lawyers selected him on the Top 40-Under-40 list. In 2014, The American Society of Legal Advocates named Reza as a Top 40-Under-40 litigator. In 2012, as a result of a $12,000,000.00 judgment in a wrongful death action, Reza was invited for membership into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; one of the most prestigious trial lawyers organizations in the Country. Less than 1% of all attorneys in the US are members. Reza is the Co-Author of the book, Accidents Happen But Who’s Going to Pay the Bills: A Consumers’ Guide to the California Personal Injury & Wrongful Death System. Reza’s practice is focused on representing those who have been seriously injured as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing. He has successfully represented those who have lost loved ones in wrongful death actions, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, brain and spinal cord injuries, defective medial device and FDA recalled products, premises liability and dog bite cases in both State and Federal Courts. Reza is a graduate of the prestigious Trial Advocacy Project (TAP).

Welcome to Takehara & Stuart, LLP, a distinguished boutique law firm based in the beautiful City of Santa Monica and offering a diverse range of legal services in all of California. Our firm's mission is to provide exceptional legal representation across various practice areas, including personal injury litigation, auto accidents, entertainment law, aviation law, employment law and other areas of practice. With a deep commitment to excellence and a proven track record of success, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, client-focused solutions that meet your unique needs. Whether you've been injured in an accident, require expert counsel in the entertainment industry, or seek specialized aviation legal services, our team of experienced attorneys is here to guide you through every step of your legal journey. Explore our website to learn more about our firm and the comprehensive legal expertise we bring to the table. Your legal needs, our passion for justice—Discover the Takehara & Stuart difference today.

Attorney Sharen H. Ghatan, founder and CEO of California Legal Counsel, APLC; is a highly regarded and passionate attorney. She has diligently built deep-rooted, solid relationships with judges, prosecutors and insurance companies for nearly two decades; all to the great benefit of her clients. Attorney Ghatan is dedicated to fighting aggressively for her client’s personal and financial freedoms. She takes on all types of criminal and personal injury cases with vigor. Her unmatched work ethic, combined with her ambition, intelligence, charm and savoir-faire make her a formidable advocate. Attorney Ghatan’s sharp wit and comedic genius have also helped her obtain countless victories; whether that be criminal case dismissals or huge monetary settlements for her injured clients. Attorney Ghatan has been recognized as a 2019 Super Lawyer® and has consistently received "Client's Choice" awards, prestigious recognitions as "Top Attorney", "10/10" Ratings from various, revered law boards and legal social media sights. She is highly sought after for Legal Analysis in the radio, television and print worlds. Attorney Ghatan is also recognized as a pro-tem judge in Los Angeles County.

Born and raised in Northern California, Mona Deldar obtained her Bachelor’s degree with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley. After an internship at a personal injury law firm, Ms. Deldar was inspired to apply to law school. She attended the University of San Francisco School of Law where she was a member of the Maritime Law Journal. She received her Juris Doctorate degree in 2003. Ms. Deldar’s practice is dedicated to representing injured plaintiffs in a broad range of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. She enjoys helping people who otherwise would not have the means to go up against the insurance companies and takes pride in offering effective representation with no out-of-pocket fees charged to her clients. Ms. Deldar’s exceptional record of success is noted by her peers and clients. She has successfully resolved cases against large corporations and insurance companies such as 7-11, Home Depot, Farmers, Allstate, and Geico (to name a few), winning cases that would have otherwise been denied or low-balled. Outside the law, Ms. Deldar contributes her time and resources to various non-profit organizations and enjoys spending time with her family.

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

Brett C. Drouet, Esq., is a sixth generation Southern Californian, who has served Southern, Central and Northern California clients for over two decades as a member of the California State Bar. Mr. Drouet is recognized as a litigator’s litigator, who is uniquely experienced in catastrophic personal injury and death actions for trauma victims in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, bicycle accidents, worksite accidents, DUI victim/plaintiff, construction defect, product liability and medical malpractice. Having represented Fortune 500 companies and major insurance companies’ insureds in thousands of catastrophic personal injury and death actions for over a decade, Mr. Drouet is a seasoned litigation veteran representing trauma victims, who have suffered life-changing injuries for over a decade. Traumatic, catastrophic personal injuries require an attorney with extensive, broad-based knowledge of evidence based medicine, treatment, and medical causation to best serve trauma victims, which is why Mr. Drouet is called upon to co-counsel and consult with other attorneys and law firms representing California trauma victims. Mr. Drouet has significant experience and expertise in product liability in catastrophic personal injury and death actions involving consumer products, chemical products, toxic substances, industrial products, industrial machinery, construction equipment, vehicles, tires, wheels, housing components, construction materials, and finished products. Mr. Drouet has substantial experience and practice in brain injury, loss of brain function, burn injury and Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome injuries.