JMBM Press Releases

Two JMBM Pros Reach the Pinnacle (of Kilimanjaro)

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) professionals are scaling more than legal heights these days. Land use Partner Sheri Bonstelle and IT Project Manager Maurice Oketch conquered Mount Kilimanjaro – known as the “Roof of Africa” – in February, reaching Uhuru Peak at 19,341 feet after a 6 1/2-day uphill trek. The two spent 8 […]

Mergers & Acquisitions JMBM Represents Hana Financial, Inc. in Agreement to Sell Hana Small Business Lending Inc. to Patriot National Bancorp, Inc.

LOS ANGELES–Hana Financial, Inc. (Hana Financial), represented by Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM), has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Hana Small Business Lending Inc. (Hana SBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hana Financial, Inc. to Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNBK), the parent holding company of Patriot Bank, N.A. Hana SBL is […]

Cybersecurity and Privacy Group JMBM Attorney Michael A. Gold Recognized as one of California’s Top 20 Cyber / Artificial Intelligence Lawyers in California

LOS ANGELES—Michael A. Gold, co-chair of the Cybersecurity & Privacy Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM), was named by the Daily Journal as one of California’s Top 20 Cyber – Artificial Intelligence lawyers. In the Daily Journal’s profile, Gold discussed the disconnect that may occur between technology staff and corporate executives in developing and implementing cybersecurity […]

Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Cybersecurity and Privacy Group, Environmental, Family Office, Global Hospitality Group®, Government, Labor & Employment, Land Use, Litigation, Real Estate, Taxation and Trusts & Estates JMBM Attorneys Recognized as Southern California Super Lawyers in 2018

Los Angeles—Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce that 19 attorneys have been included on the 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list. JMBM’s Super Lawyers were recognized in a variety of practice areas. Their names and practice areas are listed below: Los Angeles Rod S. Berman, Intellectual Property Litigation Robert E. […]

Investment Capital Law Group Catherine DeBono Holmes Recognized by EB5 Investors Magazine in list of “Top 15 Corporate Attorneys”

LOS ANGELES—Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce that Catherine DeBono Holmes has been named to EB-5 Investors Magazine’s “Top 15 Corporate Attorneys” list for 2017. Holmes is the Chair of JMBM’s Investment Capital Law Group and the author of the Investment Law Blog. She helps clients worldwide to raise, invest […]

Taxation and Trusts & Estates Orange County Trusts & Estates Attorney, Eric Bardwell, Promoted to Partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Irvine, Calif. – Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce Orange County trusts and estates attorney Eric R. Bardwell has been promoted to Partner, effective January 1, 2018. Bardwell’s practice focuses on all aspects of wealth transfer planning, including estate planning and charitable planning. He provides tax strategies to business owners […]

Litigation and Land Use Ventura County Property Owner Prevails in Court of Appeals — First Amendment Challenge Upheld

JMBM client Epona LLC, a Ventura County property owner denied a conditional use permit to use its 40-acre working ranch and world class vineyard for outdoor weddings, prevailed against the County in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, clearing the way for it to proceed with its plans. On December 7, 2017, the Ninth Circuit […]

Taxation and Trusts & Estates Burton Mitchell and Brad Cohen Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as Power Lawyers

LOS ANGELES — Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce that Burton Mitchell and Brad Cohen have been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter (THR) as Power Lawyers in the area of trusts and estates. Mitchell and Cohen are two of the seven trusts and estates lawyers recognized by THR in its […]

Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Litigation, Patent Litigation Group and Trusts & Estates JMBM Recognized as a “2018 Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report

LOS ANGELES—Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce its inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms list for the seventh consecutive year. Practice areas in all three JMBM offices received “Tier 1” rankings – the publication’s highest designation – in their respective metropolitan areas. In Los Angeles, […]

Taxation and Trusts & Estates Tax Attorney Ryan Nowicki Joins Jeffer Mangels in Los Angeles

Los Angeles—Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan D. Nowicki has joined the Firm as Of Counsel in the Taxation and Trusts & Estates Groups. Previously of Kopple, Klinger & Elbaz, Nowicki’s practice concentrates on domestic and international income tax planning, tax controversies, and business structuring and transactions. “Ryan’s experience […]