Los Angeles Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Los Angeles Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Attorneys In Los Angeles

Our Litigation Services

Disputes escalate fast in Los Angeles Superior Court. We file or defend the complaint, serve parties properly, and drive your case through discovery, motions, and trial. You get a clear plan at the start, deadlines calendared, and steady updates. If early relief is needed, we assess injunctions and other emergency options. When negotiation is smart, we use it to control cost and risk without giving up leverage. Your case moves forward with purpose from day one.

Civil Litigation

A trial court loss is not the end. We file a timely notice of appeal, order the record, and brief preserved legal errors with precision. Our focus is the existing record, not new evidence, so we map the strongest issues early and protect them through oral argument. California appellate deadlines are unforgiving, which is why calendaring and record management are critical from day one. Expect candid guidance on odds, cost, and timing before you file.

Appeals

Company disputes demand speed and discipline. We pursue or defend claims for breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, and unfair competition. Early tasks include preserving electronic evidence, confirming corporate authority, and evaluating injunctions to stop ongoing harm. Discovery targets the documents and testimony that move value. When appropriate, we push for summary judgment to narrow or end the case. Your strategy weighs trial risk against business goals at every stage.

Business / Corporate Litigation

Before you file or respond, you need a grounded view of merits, deadlines, damages, and cost. We gather key documents, vet witnesses, analyze statutes of limitation, and outline options like demand letters, mediation, or immediate injunctive relief. You receive a practical roadmap with timelines, budgets, and decision points so you can act confidently. If litigation is the path, we sequence filings and service to protect leverage from the start.

Case Assessment

Commercial conflicts over contracts, leases, loans, or the sale of goods require tight case management. We file the complaint with the civil cover sheet, serve promptly, and set an early discovery plan that includes electronic evidence protocols. We address arbitration clauses and forum selection up front. From case management to summary judgment, each step aims to reduce uncertainty and position you for a favorable resolution at mediation or trial.

Commercial Litigation

When a deal breaks, timing matters. California gives four years to sue on most written contracts and two years on most oral agreements, subject to exceptions, so quick evaluation is essential. We secure the documents, send targeted demands, and file to preserve claims. Discovery focuses on performance, breach, damages, and any defenses. Settlement is always explored without losing trial readiness. Relief can include damages, specific performance, or injunctions.

Contracts & Agreements Litigation

Served with a workplace claim for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or wage issues. We investigate, preserve records, and respond to agency charges before suit. If litigation follows, we assert or challenge arbitration agreements, raise affirmative defenses, and press targeted discovery on liability and damages. Class and PAGA exposures receive early analysis. Mediation is considered when it can cap risk and cost. Expect straight talk on timelines and outcomes.

Employment Litigation

From unlawful detainer to breach of lease or habitability, we move fast to protect possession and money claims. Pre-filing notices are prepared precisely, then we file and serve the case without delay. Tenants receive defense strategies that address notice defects, conditions, and local rules. Landlords receive clean proofs, ledger support, and writ planning. We also handle deposit disputes, nuisance, and discrimination matters tied to housing claims.

Landlord–Tenant Litigation

Many civil cases resolve through mediation. We prepare focused briefs, exhibits, and settlement ranges so the session is productive. Decision-makers attend with real authority. If your case is court-ordered to mediation, we comply with required forms and timelines. If private mediation fits better, we select neutrals with the right subject matter and style. Resolution terms are documented carefully to prevent enforcement problems later.

Mediation

Good settlements are enforceable, complete, and timed to protect leverage. We negotiate terms, capture insurer signatures where required, and file the right dismissal or judgment paperwork so the court can enforce the deal if needed. We address liens, tax language, and confidentiality before anyone signs. When settlement fails, your case returns to the trial track without losing momentum.

Settlements

Civil claims tied to sexual assault or misconduct carry unique stakes. We respond rapidly to preserve defenses, evaluate insurance coverage, and seek protective orders when privacy concerns arise. Strategy may include challenging pleadings, coordinating with any parallel proceedings, and pursuing early resolution that limits public exposure. If trial is necessary, we build the record through careful discovery and motion practice aimed at the elements the plaintiff must prove.

Sex Crimes Defense Litigation

Whether you are asserting or defending claims, we address liability, damages, and statutory requirements under California’s Fair Employment and Housing laws. Early steps include securing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and evaluating policies and training records. We consider arbitration, class or PAGA implications, and targeted mediation when it advances your goals. The plan balances confidentiality, cost, and durable relief such as training or policy changes.

Workplace Sexual Harassment Litigation

Disputes over a will or estate require swift action to protect assets and rights. We pursue or defend claims involving will validity, fiduciary breaches, accountings, and creditor issues. Strategy focuses on freezing risky transfers, compelling information, and documenting undue influence or lack of capacity where those issues arise. Settlements can preserve family relationships while enforcing your legal position.

Probate Litigation

Trust fights often turn on control, transparency, and distributions. We seek trustee removal when warranted, compel accountings, and prosecute or defend breach-of-duty claims. Your plan may include surcharge exposure, tracing of assets, and tailored injunctions to stop misuse. When a fix inside the trust is possible, we pursue modifications or instructions that restore order without unnecessary court battles.

Trust Litigation

Protecting seniors’ assets is urgent when suspicious transfers, coercive gifts, or misuse of powers of attorney appear. We move to recover property, unwind transactions, and hold wrongdoers accountable. Evidence work includes bank records, caregiver communications, and medical context that bears on capacity. Relief can include restraining orders, account freezes, and restitution. Your case plan prioritizes speed and asset protection.

Financial Elder Abuse

Undue influence surfaces when a vulnerable elder is pressured into signing documents or shifting assets. We investigate relationships, timing, and benefit patterns to build a clear picture for the court. Remedies can include setting aside documents, appointing neutral fiduciaries, and recovering wrongfully transferred property. Where family peace is possible, we craft settlements that protect the elder and stabilize the estate plan.

Elder Undue Influence

What Our Clients Are Saying

When our kids were very small my husband and I had basic a will and trust created. Now that we are in our later middle age, with our kids growing and a pandemic raging, we realized it was probably time to review our needs and do an update. Daniel and his wife Miriam (she helps Daniel with some of the admin stuff) we're so amazing. Not only were they extremely professional and knowledgeable but they were also such nice people to deal with.

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They held my hand every step of the way through a very difficult time, and worked with me on payment when times got rough. They were very professional, kind, and communicative. I highly recommend them if you need to go through probate. Thank you Dan and team for everything! - Brittany

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Our experience with this law firm has been respectful, professional and pleasant. Allison Lemeshewsky handles the revision of our living trust with knowledge and skill that gave us great confidence. We have and will continue to recommend her services to others.

Susan Richards

We had a very easy and efficient experience estate planning. Everyone we spoke and worked with was kind, patient, and helpful in making this journey easy!

Adena Litke

Daniel Weiner is well-respected in the probate law community, and it’s clear why. His dedication and work ethic are second to none.

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Thank you so much to Thomas who has been very professional, very punctual and so patient with me, he is and has helped me so greatly in this whole process along with his other associates. Jus when I thought I wasn't going to be able to handle all this, they took over and keep reassuring me that they will take care of me and anything regarding my case.

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Wonderful service. They made the process of going through probate very approachable and handled everything.

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Extremely helpful and trustworthy. The process was smooth and simple. I am currently a student, so it was helpful that everything was so easy.

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Meet The Team

Daniel R. Weiner

Founder & Managing Attorney

Allison R. Lemeshewsky, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Christopher A. Fortunati

Senior Litigation Attorney

Heidi Mattson

Attorney

Geoffrey J. Farwell, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Thomas Binetter

Senior Associate Attorney

Claire Linden, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Lauren Ghosh

Associate Attorney

Christina Evangelista

Associate Attorney

Why Choose Los Angeles Civil Litigation Lawyers

You don’t need a lecture; you need a plan that survives first contact with the other side. We build litigation strategies that fit your objectives, protect what matters, and move the case toward an outcome you can accept with confidence.

Strategic Experience That Translates To Results

Our team treats every dispute as a series of winnable moments. On intake, we pressure-test claims and defenses, lock down evidence, and design a theme that frames the entire case. We use targeted discovery to surface proof, focused motions to shape the issues, and measured negotiation to move numbers. When trial is the right path, we arrive with clean exhibits, tight witness outlines, and a story a judge or jury can follow. The throughline is simple: disciplined preparation that changes the other side’s risk calculus.

Representation Built Around You

No two clients share the same risk tolerance, timelines, or business realities. We begin with a candid goals session, define success metrics, and set a communication cadence that works for you. Expect clear choices, not legalese, plus budgets, decision trees, and next steps you can act on. You will always know who is doing the work, why it matters, and when you’ll see the next deliverable.

L.A. Court Savvy That Saves Time

Los Angeles Superior Court has its own playbook, department preferences, reservation systems, local rules, and rhythms that vary from Stanley Mosk to regional courthouses. We respect those details. Knowing how tentative rulings are handled, when courtesy copies help, and how ADR is scheduled keeps your matter on track and reduces avoidable delay.

When a dispute threatens your money, reputation, or operations, early, informed action matters. We’re ready to protect your rights and drive the case forward, efficiently, strategically, and with your goals at the center.

Why Los Angeles Civil Litigation Lawyers Is The Right Choice For High-Stakes Disputes

You hire litigators to solve problems that threaten money, reputation, and momentum. Our role is to convert uncertainty into a structured plan: preserve leverage, hit deadlines, and position your matter for a result you can live with, whether that’s an injunction, dismissal, negotiated resolution, or trial. We start fast, communicate clearly, and keep pressure where it belongs: on the issues that move outcomes.

Process Mastery That Protects Your Position

California civil cases follow a disciplined arc: complaint, service, response, discovery, motions, trial, and judgment. Miss a step, and you lose ground. From day one, we audit pleadings and service, calendar the 30-day response deadline, and decide whether to answer, demur, or move to strike. We also map discovery, preservation, and early motion practice so every filing builds leverage rather than activity for its own sake.

Serving Clients Across Los Angeles With Precision, Access, & Local Insight

Los Angeles litigation is its own ecosystem. Procedures vary by department, motion calendars book up quickly, and e-filing quirks can derail a deadline if you’re not ready for them. Our job is to keep your case moving, on the correct track, with the right filings, in the right courthouse, so pressure stays on the merits, not on avoidable process issues.

Why Local Procedure Matters

In L.A. Superior Court, details decide momentum. Judges publish standing orders. Tentative rulings post on tight timelines. Many hearings require advance reservations, courtesy copies, or specific exhibit formatting. We build these requirements into your strategy from day one. That means filings that land cleanly, hearings set when they matter, and discovery disputes teed up for efficient decisions. You get fewer surprises, faster rulings, and leverage that comes from disciplined execution.

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Los Angeles Civil Litigation Lawyers
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Serving Clients Across Los Angeles With Precision, Access, & Local Insight

Why Local Procedure Matters

In the L.A. Superior Court, details decide momentum. Judges publish standing orders. Tentative rulings post on tight timelines. Many hearings require advance reservations, courtesy copies, or specific exhibit formatting. We build these requirements into your strategy from day one. That means filings that land cleanly, hearings set when they matter, and discovery disputes teed up for efficient decisions. You get fewer surprises, faster rulings, and leverage that comes from disciplined execution.

A County Of Micro-Markets, Handled With Care

Los Angeles is a patchwork of industries and neighborhoods, each with its own litigation profile. We routinely serve clients in Downtown L.A. (financial, real estate, and entertainment matters), the Westside and Century City (media, professional services, and technology), Santa Monica and “Silicon Beach” (startups and commercial contracts), and the South Bay (aerospace and manufacturing). In the San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Woodland Hills, disputes often touch closely held businesses and property. We cover Pasadena, Glendale, and Burbank (production, post-production, and vendor issues), as well as Long Beach, Torrance, and El Segundo (logistics and supply-chain claims). On the east side, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Highland Park, and the San Gabriel Valley, partnership, and consumer matters are common. Wherever the dispute arises, we align our approach to the local business realities behind it.

Familiarity With L.A.’s Civil Courts

From downtown’s Stanley Mosk and Spring Street courthouses to regional hubs in Pasadena, Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Long Beach, Norwalk, Pomona, Torrance, and beyond, we plan around each venue’s preferences and calendars. We know how departments set case management, when to push dispositive motions, and how to schedule ADR so it strengthens rather than stalls your position. This familiarity saves time, reduces friction, and keeps the case focused on outcomes.

Personalized Representation, County-Wide

Every case starts with a goals meeting. We define success for you, not in the abstract: protect cash flow, secure an injunction, unwind a contract, or close with confidentiality. Then we map filings, discovery, and settlement windows to that goal. You get clear timelines, decision points, and budget visibility. Communication is direct and responsive, including phone, encrypted email, secure client portal, and video. If an urgent issue breaks after hours, we have a plan for that too.

Accessible To You & Your Team

We meet clients where they are, downtown offices, Westside conference rooms, factory floors in the South Bay, or virtual sessions when traffic makes in-person impractical. We coordinate with insurers, co-counsel, accountants, and internal teams to streamline document collection and testimony. For small businesses and individuals, we tailor scope and cadence to control cost without sacrificing momentum. For corporate counsel, we integrate with existing guidelines and reporting.

Grounded, Ethical, Results-Focused

Trust is built through clarity and integrity. We explain options in plain language, flag risks early, and avoid showy filings that don’t move the needle. When a negotiated exit serves your interests, we structure durable terms and enforcement mechanisms. When you need the court’s power, we prepare for that path from the start, tight records, credible witnesses, and a story a judge can act on.

If your dispute touches any corner of Los Angeles or its surrounding communities, you deserve counsel who treats local nuance as a strategic asset. We’re here to protect your rights, respect your time, and drive the case toward a practical, lasting resolution.

Why Los Angeles Civil Litigation Lawyers Is The Right Choice For High-stakes Disputes

Process Mastery That Protects Your Position

Practical Experience Across L.A.’s Most Common Disputes

Disputes rarely fit neatly in one box. We regularly handle contract and payment cases, owner and shareholder conflicts, commercial torts, and employment defense for businesses. Each track brings distinct traps, statute-of-limitations questions for contracts, corporate-governance proof in ownership fights, and arbitration or PAGA considerations in employment matters. Knowing the proof you’ll actually need at summary judgment or trial shapes discovery from the start.

Knowing The Forum: Los Angeles Superior Court

L.A. has its own rhythms: e-filing requirements, department practices, and calendars that differ between downtown and regional courthouses. Understanding those details reduces delay and avoids sanctions. We align your case with threshold rules, limited civil vs. unlimited civil, current filing fees, and mandatory forms such as the Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010), Summons (SUM-100), and Case Management Statement (CM-110). We plan for the Case Management Conference, tentative rulings, and motion windows (including anti-SLAPP or CCP § 437c summary judgment) so timing works for, not against, your objectives.

Strategy Over Slog: How We Build Leverage

Our approach treats litigation as a series of winnable moments. Early, targeted discovery secures the documents and testimony that will appear in your motion papers. Motion practice is purposeful: dispose of weak claims, narrow issues, and define the narrative a judge will read. In parallel, we maintain a settlement lane, structured offers, proofs of loss, and enforcement planning, so opportunities to close on favorable terms are never missed. When settlement requires court oversight, we preserve enforcement through CCP § 664.6 and properly drafted stipulations.

Transparency, Communication, & Ethics

Trust is built on clarity. You will know the plan, the costs we expect, and the decision points ahead. We explain every procedure and stage in plain English and give you real choices, along with the risks. We don’t promise outcomes; we promise disciplined preparation, candid advice, and advocacy grounded in the record and the law. That discipline extends to evidence preservation, discovery conduct, and negotiations that respect both the rules and your objectives.

The First 30 Days: What We Do Immediately

Speed matters. After intake and conflict checks, we gather documents, interview key witnesses, and implement litigation holds. We confirm jurisdiction and venue, evaluate insurance or indemnity, and draft the first filing, answer, demurrer, motion to strike, or TRO/PI plan where injunction relief is necessary. We file CM-010 with the first paper where required, calendar the CMC, and initiate meet-and-confer to narrow disputes. By the time the other side reacts, your matter already has a structure, deadlines, and a theme that frames the entire case.

When Motion Practice Or ADR Is The Smart Play

Not every case needs a courtroom verdict. Mediation or arbitration can compress timelines, protect confidentiality, and control risk when timed correctly and prepared with the same rigor as trial. In court-connected mediation programs and private tracks, we bring decision-makers, focused briefs, and settlement terms ready for signature. If you resolve, we build in enforceability and retained jurisdiction to avoid post-deal surprises. If you don’t, your case returns to the calendar sharper and better defined.

Appeals: Precision After Judgment

If the outcome below is adverse, or if you need to defend a win, appellate work demands disciplined issue selection and strict attention to deadlines. We evaluate preserved error, standards of review, and the record you built below. We file within the applicable time (often 60 days after notice of entry) and brief only the points that can move the panel. Appellate strategy also interacts with stays, bonds, and continued settlement leverage.

Why This Matters In Los Angeles

L.A. is one of the busiest civil dockets in the country. Backlogs and department practices reward lawyers who prepare, file correctly, and respect calendars. Cases move on real deadlines, missed CM-110s, sloppy service, or weak motion papers cost time and credibility. By aligning your dispute with local procedure, current forms, and practical scheduling realities, we reduce friction and put energy into the filings, evidence, and appearances that actually shift outcomes.

What You Can Expect From Us

Structured planning. Claims, defenses, deadlines, budget, and a written roadmap you can reference.
Evidence discipline. Preservation, targeted discovery, and exhibits that support motions and settlement numbers.
Clear communication. Options with pros and cons, in plain English, at each decision point.
Outcome focus. Injunctive relief when needed, motion practice that narrows issues, and settlement structures that protect cash flow and confidentiality.

When a civil dispute escalates, your early moves shape everything that follows. If you’ve been served, received a demand, or see a conflict hardening, act now. We’re ready to protect your rights, steer through Los Angeles procedure, and drive the case toward a durable, workable result.