1.
Alan J. HartTitle: Associate
Law School: Southwestern Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
College: University of Southern California, B.A., History, 2006
Admitted: Southwestern Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Copyright, Domain Name and Trademark Litigation; Copyright, Trade Dress and Trademark Registration; Insurance Services; Coverage; Bad Faith; Entertainment; Insurance
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2.
Lawrence BorysTitle: Partner
Law School: University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1974
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude, 1971
Admitted: University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Construction; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Insurance Services; Bad Faith; Coverage; Catastrophic/Personal Injury; Professional Liability; Directors & Officers; Insurance Agents and Brokers; Real Estate Agents and Brokers; Lawyers; Other Professionals; Unfair Competition; Employment Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Insurance
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3.
Pascale GagnonTitle: Senior Associate
Law School: Laval University, Qc, Canada, LL.B., 1991
College: College of Rimouski, Qc, Canada, D.E.C., 1988
Admitted: Laval University, Qc, Canada, LL.B., 1991
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Lawyers; Insurance Agents and Brokers; Real Estate Agents and Brokers; Accountants; Insurance Services; Directors & Officers; Business and Commercial Litigation; Contract/UCC; Real Estate; Insurance; Professional Services
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4.
Ivan L. TjoeTitle: Partner
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., with honors, 1996
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Business And Commercial Litigation; Entertainment; International; Intellectual Property; Contract/UCC; Corporate Governance/Partnership Disputes; Unfair Business Practices; Product Liability; Maritime and Multimodal Transportation; Technology; Manufacturing; Financial Services; Electronics; Sports
Membership: •American Bar Association (ABA) •Los Angeles County Bar Association •Maritime Law Association
5.
Robert A. RivasTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: University of Southern California, B.A., 1995
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Copyright, Domain Name and Trademark Litigation; Copyright, Trade Dress and Trademark Registration; Business And Commercial Litigation; International; Food & Beverage; Manufacturing; Hotels & Resorts; Financial Services
Membership: •Museum of Latin American Art, Board Member •Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants •International Trademark Association
6.
Kenneth M. JonesTitle: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 1988 Scott Moot Court Honors
College: Oberlin College, Ohio, B.A., 1980
Admitted: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 1988 Scott Moot Court Honors
Practice Area: Employment Business And Commercial Litigation Contract/UCC Product Liability Civil Rights Governmental Entity Liability Insurance Services Bad Faith Coverage Fraud Life; Health & Disability; Banking Insurance Government Agencies Entertainment Wholesale Foods Automotive
Membership: •Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles
7.
Gerald G. KnaptonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1976
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Litigation Management/Cost Control/Fee Disputes
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8.
Gary S. SpitzerTitle: Senior Associate
Law School: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 1991
College: University of Southern California (B.A. - History/International Relations, 1987)
Admitted: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Employment; Bad Faith; Directors & Officers; Coverage; Lawyers; Insurance Agents and Brokers; Business And Commercial Litigation; Insurance; Professional Services; Financial Services
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9.
Arnold E. SklarTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 1971
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1968
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Business and Commercial Litigation; Corporate Transactions; Intellectual Property; Insurance
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10.
Kollin J. ZimmermannTitle: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Auburn University, B.S., 2006
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Business and Commercial Litigation; Class Action/Complex Litigation; Intellectual Property; Civil Rights; Appellate; Technology; Engineering; Entertainment; Financial Services; Retail; Media & Advertising
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11.
Kirsten A. SchmidtTitle: Associate
Law School: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Business and Commercial Litigation; Product Liability; Copyright, Domain Name and Trademark Litigation; Pharmaceutical Medical Devices; Manufacturing; Business
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12.
Kathleen DugganTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D., 1982
College: California State University, San Jose, B.S.; California State University, San Jose (R.N.; P.H.N.)
Admitted: Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Medical Malpractice; Dental Malpractice; Product Liability; Healthcare
Membership: •State Bar of California
13.
Wendy L. R. MieleTitle: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1991
College: Duke University, B.A., Political Science, 1988
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith; Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation; Environmental Law; Construction Defect Litigation
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14.
Richard L. CharnleyTitle: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1976
College: University of California, Irvine, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Entertainment; Business and Commercial Litigation; Intellectual Property; Advertising Injury; Real Estate; Insurance
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15.
Tomas A. BurgosTitle: Associate
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1994
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Entertainment Litigation; Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership:
16.
Tahereh (Tara) MahmoudianTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2001
College: University of California, Irvine, B.S., 1985; University of California, Davis, M.B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Business and Commercial Litigation; Environmental; Insurance Services; Appellate; Insurance; Construction; Engineering; Healthcare
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17.
Fabio F. FotiTitle: Associate
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., English, magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Construction Defects; Professional Liability; Personal Injury
Membership: State Bar of California.
18.
Jeremiah P. WebbTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Kansas Wesleyan University (B.S., 2003; B.A., 2003)
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation; Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Employment Law; Health Care; Insurance; Premises Liability; Products Liability; Professional Liability
Membership: Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California.
19.
Sean P. FlynnTitle: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D, 2001
College: University of the Pacific, B.A., 1997; Pepperdine University, M.B.A., 2000
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D, 2001
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Business Litigation
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20.
Saundra K. WoottonTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Southwestern Law School, J.D., 2002 John J. Schumacher Minority Leader Scholarship Award
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 1998
Admitted: Southwestern Law School, J.D., 2002 John J. Schumacher Minority Leader Scholarship Award
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction Litigation; Energy and Environmental Litigation; Product Liability; Mass Torts and Personal Injury; Business and Corporate; UCC -- Uniform Commercial Code; Antitrust
Membership: •State Bar of California•Los Angeles County Bar Association Diversity in the Profession Committee - Member 2010-2012 and Chair 2013-2014•The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel •Adjunct faculty member, Southwest Law School, Spring 2013 (Remedies)
21.
Jason JoyalTitle: Associate
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Intellectual Property
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22.
Eugene SuhTitle: Associate
Law School: Southwestern University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
College: University of California, Riverside, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Southwestern University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation
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23.
Michael T. OhiraTitle: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 1986
College: California State University, Long Beach, B.S., 1981
Admitted: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Insurance Services; Coverage; Bad Faith; Product Liability; Insurance
Membership: •Japanese American Bar Association (JABA)•State Bar of California
24.
Marta B. ArriandiagaTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1985
College: University of Delaware, B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation; Appellate Practice
Membership: Los Angeles County, Alameda County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (ADC); Defense Research Institute (DRI); International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
25.
Allan E. AndersonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1987
College: University of California at Berkeley, A.B., 1983
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations.
26.
Ernest E. PriceTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1992
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1984
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Business Contracts; Employment Law; Environmental Law; Entertainment Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California.
27.
Bradley P. BoyerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1995
College: Michigan State University, B.A., Business, 1992
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Corporate Governance; Litigation; Construction Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Professional Negligence
Membership: Colorado State Bar; California Bar, Los Angeles County Bar Association; the Motion Picture & Television Fund Professional Advisory Network; Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; former member, The American Trial Lawyers Association
28.
Kim KarelisTitle: Partner
Law School: Southwestern Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1994
College: Winona State University, B.A., 1976
Admitted: Southwestern Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Litigation Management/Cost Control/Fee Disputes; Special Education Law; Insurance Services; Insurance
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29.
Timothy L. SkeltonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., 1991
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Insurance; Business Litigation; Intellectual Property; Technology Law
Membership: State Bar of California (Member, Sections on: Intellectual Property; Business Law); Society of Automotive Engineers; American Intellectual Property Law Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association.
30.
Annie RianTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of Oregon, B.S., 2005
Admitted: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Entertainment Law; Business Litigation; Intellectual Property
Membership:
31.
Vanessa Y. ChavezTitle: Associate
Law School: Southwestern Law School, J.D., 2008
College: University of Southern California, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Southwestern Law School, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Intellectual Property
Membership: State Bar of California.
32.
Courtney CurtisTitle: Associate
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: California State University, Long Beach, B.S., cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Intellectual Property
Membership:
33.
E. Lacey RiceTitle: Senior Associate
Law School: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 2009
College: Emory University, B.A., 2003
Admitted: Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Business and Commercial Litigation; Entertainment; Intellectual Property; Media & Advertising; Retail; Sports; Technology
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The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn and Bentley A Professional Corporation. The number of lawyers in Ropers, Majeski, Kohn and Bentley A Professional Corporation is 110.