Sherman Oaks, CA

Michael Alder

Michael Alder is owner and Senior Trial Attorney at AlderLaw, a leading Los Angeles firm that represents plaintiffs in personal injury, business torts and employment litigation cases. As one of the top trial attorneys in California, Mr. Alder vigorously pursues all cases on behalf of his clients who have suffered injustices. As an underdog advocate, Mr. Alder takes pride in being personally involved in every case his firm takes on. Along with his team of lawyers, paralegals, law clerks and litigation assistants, he is consistently breaking records and earning the praise of the press with significant settlements and impressive verdicts. The former CAALA president, well renowned speaker, and published author on trial strategy has a long history of supporting other trial attorneys. Mr. Alder maintains a 9,000-deposition database and an expert witness directory and provides information, at no charge, to up and coming lawyers upon request.

Arash Khorsandi

Arash Khorsandi, Esq. is the owner and founder of Arash Law, a large injuries and accidents law firm with offices throughout California. He built an all-star team and has recovered over $750 million dollars. He graduated from USC Marshall School of Business and Pepperdine University School of Law. He is fluent in English and Farsi.

Andrew Ellis

Andrew Ellis’ success is a result of the rigorous work ethic and self-discipline indicative of a former stint in the U.S. Army- and before that, the poise and quick thinking under pressure of a onetime craps dealer in the casinos of Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he first opened his legal practice, Andy struggled to make ends meet and keep his doors open. However, he soon discovered a natural talent and passion for protecting consumers, which resulted in some high value settlements and verdicts early on in his legal practice; a trend he continues to maintain today. Mr. Ellis’ unwavering protection of consumers in California began with his mother’s advice, who, as a first-generation immigrant, taught him that the opportunities for the common man were as great if not greater than those of the corporations and insurance companies that tried to take advantage of them. From these teachings, Andy gravitated toward a career wherein he could protect the rights of others. Over the years, there have been many trials which resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars. In fact, Mr. Ellis has won over a quarter billion dollars on behalf of clients throughout his career as a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Today, as the founder and senior partner of Ellis Law Corporation he heads a team of experienced litigators representing clients in a wide variety of serious personal injury lawsuits including automobile accidents, premises liability, and product liability. He attributes his success to two qualities: a relentless determination to win on behalf of his clients and a commitment to playing fair with the opposition. Indeed, opposing counsel has described him as “a pleasure to work with;” “cordial and professional.” The legal profession runs deep within the Ellis bloodline. Mr. Ellis’ great-grandfather, in addition to founding the New York City firm Ellis, Ellis & Ellis (which closed its doors in 1993) was Theodore Roosevelt’s lawyer and head of the New York City Republican party at the turn of the century. With a degree in business and economics from UCLA, Mr. Ellis began his legal education at Seton Hall University School of Law in New Jersey. He later transferred to Loyola the following year where he ultimately earned his JD. and was admitted to practice law in California in 1993. Ellis opened his personal injury practice fresh out of law school from an apartment he shared with roommates for $220 in rent. Soon, he teamed up with a law school pal to take 30 cases from an attorney friend who had no wish to litigate them. “My first trial was a disaster,” Ellis admits. “We won but it was a $414 award. I was five months out of law school when I took it.” A million dollar verdict against Corning, Inc. several years later signified his move to the forefront of consumer protection and the launch of Ellis’ own practice, now located in El Segundo, CA. What keeps Ellis in business is not just the incentive to win (and the winning itself), but the approach he takes to his job. “The thought process behind my job is to do morally what is correct,” he says. “We’re in a business that allows us to help our clients put their lives back together and make this a better place to live in.” Ellis’ years of legal experience and expertise have garnered him a position as a board member of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities. Passionate about community outreach, Ellis helped to found Old Bridge Militia, a program that focuses on rebuilding high school music programs by providing musical instruments to high school students. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and children. He also enjoys going to rock and roll shows as well as bike riding.

Arash Homampour

Arash Homampour has obtained over $1 Billion Dollars in settlements, verdicts and judgments for his clients. He is a trial attorney who in the last five years alone has obtained many successful trial results (ranging from $2.5 million to $60 million) against Sunbeam Products, the State of California, Costco Stores, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Allstate Insurance, and Louisville Ladder in a wide array of cases involving dangerous roads, dangerous ladders, dangerous premises, and unlawful employment practices.

Steven Glickman

Born in 1957 -- the year his father graduated law school -- Steven C. Glickman was no doubt destined to follow in his father's legal footsteps. Gracing his baby book photo album is a picture of him holding a gavel with a UCLA pennant in the background. Mr. Glickman graduated from UCLA in 1979 Magna Cum Laude. He then graduated from the UCLA School of Law in 1982 where he was honored with a special award for "excellence in preparation for trial practice of the law". Since that time, Mr. Glickman has done more than live up to that award. He became one of the youngest members admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national organization requiring the demonstration of extensive jury trial expertise prior to admission. In fact, when he joined his father, David Glickman, as a member of ABOTA in 1993, Steven and David became the first father/son members of the Los Angeles Chapter of ABOTA and the second father/son team in the entire nation. He now serves on the Los Angeles and National Boards of Directors for ABOTA. Mr. Glickman has served as an arbitrator or mediator in numerous cases for the Los Angeles Superior Court and has also served as a special judicial settlement officer at numerous branch courthouses throughout Los Angeles County. Since 1995, he has been active with the Consumer Attorneys of California, a state-wide organization of trial lawyers. Mr. Glickman has been a Vice-President and in 1997 received a special award in recognition of his continued guidance, loyalty and dedication, all of which have been an inspiration to his fellow attorneys. Additionally, he has been recognized by the Consumer Attorneys as having recognized experience as a trial lawyer and in the areas of general personal injury and professional negligence. An officer of the Board of Governors of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) president in 2006 Mr. Glickman has spoken at seminars for CAALA, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the California Continuing Education of the Bar. He has published numerous articles in the legal literature and is the editor of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles "Medical Malpractice Guide". He was awarded special recognition in 1996 for the selfless gift of his talents. Mr. Glickman has also been active with the UCLA Law School serving as a member of the Board of Governors for the UCLA Law School for two years and serving on the Dean's Committee for the law school for ten years. Mr. Glickman is admitted to practice before all California State courts as well as the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal District Courts in Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego. Along with his activities with CAALA, CAOC and ABOTA, he is a member of the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

David Glickman

David Glickman was born, raised and educated in Los Angeles and graduated cum laude from Pepperdine University in 1954. He graduated from the UCLA School of Law in 1957 and practiced continuously in the Los Angeles area until his retirement in 2020. He passed away in late 2020. Mr. Glickman was considered one of the deans of the personal injury bar and his impressive list of accomplishments includes: Past president of the West Hollywood Bar Association, Past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and holds the rank of Diplomate (the highest rank obtainable), Member of the National Board of Directors for the American Board of Trial Advocates, Member of the Board of Governors of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association for over 35 years, Honored by the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association (now known as the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles or "CAALA") in 1977, earning the Trial Lawyer of the Year award. Received special awards for legal excellence in 1991 and 1997. David Glickman was a frequent seminar speaker for CAALA and Consumer Attorneys of California (formerly the California Trial Lawyers Association) and has lectured on trial practice and tort litigation at nearly every law school in Southern California. More than 30 of his articles have been published in legal literature. He has served as an arbitrator and as a special judicial settlement officer by appointment of the Los Angeles Superior Court on more than 200 cases, and has served on numerous bench-bar committees to improve the administration of justice. David Glickman, who has tried more than 300 cases to jury verdict, was admitted to practice before all California State courts as well as: The United States Supreme Court, The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, The United States District Courts in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He was a long time member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Association for Justice and the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Matthew Nezhad

Matthew Nezhad is an experienced personal injury attorney who founded Oaks Law Firm in 2002. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured victims in the San Fernando Valley and throughout California, aggressively pursuing maximum compensation. He is a life member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in America. He has been selected as a 'Super Lawyer' by his peers and received the prestigious Litigator Award in 2014 and 2015. In 2016, he was invited to join The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers. With over 20 years of experience, he is an aggressive advocate for accident victims.