Litigation Attorneys in Los Angeles
Accessible, Thoughtful and Effective

We are experienced attorneys who are passionate about litigation and committed to high quality service. We have a broad-based litigation practice rivaling the biggest and best law firms in Southern California

As our client, you get the best of both worlds – the skill and sophistication of a large law firm with the flexibility and responsiveness of a small, specialty firm. Our senior attorneys have over 200 combined years of experience covering virtually every type of litigation and dispute in state and federal trial and appellate courts and in arbitrations.

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Litigation: Our Track Record

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Business Litigation

Won jury verdict of $3 million, increased to $4.2 million with interest, in breach of contract action for attorney-client for over 20 years’ legal fees due from his former client; successfully defended the judgment on appeal. MORE

Employment Litigation

Expediently defended a national retail chain against former employee’s allegations of sexual orientation and race discrimination. MORE

Trust, Estate Probate

Negotiated a multi-million dollar settlement for plaintiff in a breach of trust claim relating to mismanagement of a $40 million estate. MORE

Intellectual Property

After one-month jury trial, achieved a verdict in client’s favor for claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract against a former employee. MORE

Real Estate Litigation

Defended shopping center developer against former secured lender’s claim for $1.5 million “exit” fee after client refinanced loan. MORE

Professional & Fiduciary Liability

Successfully defended an Am Law 100 law firm against allegations it had assisted a trustee in the breach of fiduciary duties. MORE

Insurance Litigation

While trial judge in a personal injury action kept jury’s verdict under seal, engineered a three-way, multi-million dollar settlement between an insurer, driver (defendant) and injured passenger (plaintiff) for the insurer to pay for damages caused by defendant. MORE

Appeals

Represented physician in trial and on appeal in a case involving fair hearing issues in hospital peer review hearings in El-Attar v. Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, 56 Cal.4th 976 (2013). MORE

ADA Defense

Defended shopping center developer against former secured lender’s claim for $1.5 million “exit” fee after client refinanced loan. MORE

Corporate & Partnership Disputes

Avoided expensive litigation by negotiating a settlement to resolve a longstanding deadlock between two equal business partners who lacked a buy-sell agreement. MORE

Our Clients Say it Best!

“I retained Steve Hogan to handle a highly complex irrevocable trust involving a foreign beneficiary and California real estate. From the start, Steve demonstrated professionalism, expert knowledge in trust law, and explained complex legal issues clearly all while being cost conscious. Steve’s strategic ability to negotiate a contentious dispute resulted in a successful settlement. I highly recommend Steve Hogan for any serious complex trust litigation.”

Eileen Woodward

“Professional, Tenacious, Conscientious, Knowledgeable, Well-Prepared – these are just some of the adjectives that come to mind when reflecting upon the excellent legal services that Victoria Tsylina provided the past few years in our trust/estate litigation. While many events reinforced our opinion that we were receiving unrivaled legal representation from Victoria and Steve Hogan of the Lurie firm, especially the other side’s eventual capitulation, several stand out: excellent papers and mastery of the local rules, winning over $60,000 in sanctions, always making us feel that we were their sole client, and not losing sight of the long game. Hopefully, we will never be involved in future litigation; however, should that unfortunate event occur, Victoria, Steve and the Lurie firm will be the first ones we call.”

Client

“Victoria Tsylina and Emily Stewart represented me in a probate administration of my late stepfather’s estate. Their legal advice and assistance provided for a smooth and expeditious administration. I am very thankful for their services during this difficult time in my life, and definitely recommend Lurie Zepeda Schmalz Hogan and Martin for handling probate matters.”

Barbara Adams

“Victoria Tsylina handled a real estate dispute on my behalf. Her expertise and strategy were excellent – she obtained a desired result by making a strong pre-litigation demand, saving thousands of dollars in litigation fees and costs.”

Giri Palani, DDS, President of IG Dental Consulting, Inc.

“Since the start of ETONIEN in 2008 we have used Steve Hogan for our business legal affairs and have been extremely happy with the results. However, during 2021 due to some timing issues, Steve suggested that we use M. Damien Holcomb to directly handle a very sensitive and complicated client issue. Damien did a great job in providing legal and business options for us to pursue and in working with the legal counsel of our client arrived at a very favorable outcome for our Company. We were very happy not only with Damien’s legal and business acumen—but also with his outstanding client service attitude.”

Joseph Davis, ETONIEN

“Truth be told I had concerns about using a $695 / hour power attorney for a relatively smaller probate issue. However I am so pleased to see Mr. Hogan achieve the best possible outcome for us without breaking the bank. Mr. Hogan skillfully stayed in command while empowering a younger but very capable attorney Mr. Magana to do much of the work for us. In the end, the court of appeal’s opinion virtually tracked our briefs. Thank you for a job well done!”

Oliver Omidvar, Currency Corp.

“Victoria Tsylina was lead counsel on my Estate, Trust, Probate and Employment Litigation during an exceptionally trying time in my life.Her unwavering support, her perseverance and sensitivity saved my sanity. Her skillful ability to decipher and argue complex legal concepts, along with her expertise to analyze and balance delicate family matters, produced a positive outcome. Victoria executed my case expeditiously and fairly.I would highly recommend her professional services and of her team’s at Lurie, Zepeda, Schmalz, Hogan & Martin. Kudos to Victoria and many thanks to Steve Hogan for your interaction.”

Anita Lorber

“Thank you Kurt and Victoria! Your resolve and creativity steered this case straight to victory. Your steady hand on the wheel kept me sane in a matter of enormous personal and financial consequence. Litigation is never fun but winning sure is. Calling you was an inspired moment.” Raymond J. Tittmann, Esq. (Continental Casualty Co. v. Tittmann, et al, LASC Case No. 18STCV04963).

Raymond J. Tittmann, Esq.

“The Hogan-Holcomb team of Lurie, Zepeda, Schmalz, Hogan & Martin, A.P.C. stuck with me through a hard-fought 3-year case involving a very complicated estate with a myriad of twists and turns unimaginable! They got it to a settlement where my Life Concerns were more-than met enabling me a future lifetime of security and prosperity. The many twists and turns were met with their immediate knowledge, instinct and creativity resulting in a true success! They stuck with me through thick and thin and I’d recommend them to anyone dealing with an estate matter where winning matters! I was up against a very well-manned team and I called-in the BEST! Needless to say using Steve Hogan and Damien Holcomb was one of the wisest choices in my life!”

Daniel Brown

“The Hogan team were dedicated, informed, all the while encouraging positive forward thinking to ensure the best outcome on my behalf. Steve offered up his associate attorney to work closely with us while also keeping our litigation fees to a minimum.The entire firm treated me as I were family.”

Clarice Altadonna Waldecker

Litigation Attorneys in Los Angeles
Accessible, Thoughtful and Effective

Litigation: Our Track Record

Business Litigation

Employment Litigation

Trust, Estate Probate

Intellectual Property

Real Estate Litigation

Professional & Fiduciary Liability

Insurance Litigation

Appeals

ADA Defense

Corporate & Partnership Disputes

Our Clients Say it Best!

Lurie Zepeda: Press and Media

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Litigation Attorneys in Los AngelesAccessible, Thoughtful and Effective

Litigation: Our Track Record

Business Litigation

Employment Litigation

Trust, Estate Probate

Intellectual Property

Real Estate Litigation

Professional & Fiduciary Liability

Insurance Litigation

Appeals

ADA Defense

Corporate & Partnership Disputes

Our Clients Say it Best!

Lurie Zepeda: Press and Media

Litigation Attorneys in Los Angeles
Accessible, Thoughtful and Effective