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November 08, 2024
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP NAMED TO THE 2025 BEST LAW FIRMS® LIST With a Metropolitan Tier-1 Ranking
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is honored to have been recognized as a 2025 Best Law Firm with a Metropolitan Tier-1 ranking. Best Law Firms® is a comprehensive national database of law-firm rankings based on Best Lawyers’ proven, data-driven, peer-review process. Firms included in […]
September 03, 2024
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Partner, Jordan Butler, contributed the article, “Special Visas Allow Foreign-Born Athletes to Compete in U.S.”, published in the September 2024 issue of Nevada Lawyer.
Read the article here: nvbar.org/wp-content/uploads/NevadaLawyer_September2024_ForeignAthleteVisa.pdf Mr. Butler’s legal practice includes sports immigration and general litigation. He represents world-class international athletes, coaches, trainers, artists and media personalities in procuring talent visas in the O (extraordinary ability) and P (international recognition) visa classifications. Mr. […]
August 15, 2024
PARTNERS MICHAEL WOLF, MICHAEL RABKIN, MATThew OSTER, AND DOUGLAS COHEN SELECTED AGAIN FOR INCLUSION IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (2025 EDITION)
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates Michael Wolf, Michael Rabkin, Matthew Oster, and Douglas Cohen, who have been selected again by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in America (2025 Edition). Michael Wolf for Business Organizations, Michael […]
July 13, 2024
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN LLP ATTORNEYS DAVID STERN and TREVOR WAITE RECOGNIZED AS 2024 MOUNTAIN STATES RISING STARS
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates attorneys David Stern and Trevor Waite who have been recognized among the 2024 Mountain States Rising Stars. The list was published on July 12, 2024. Link to the digital version of the 2024 Mountain States […]
June 17, 2024
WOLF RIFKIN SHAPIRO SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOMES ATTORNEYS PAULO DE ALMEIDA, ERIC WESTLUND, PRISCILLA CERVANTES, AND DAVIS ADAMS TO THE FIRM
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Paulo de Almeida, Eric Westlund, Priscilla Cervantes and Davis Adams have joined the firm’s growing team in the Los Angeles office. Paulo de Almeida is a partner […]
June 12, 2024
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, ATTORNEY JORDAN BUTLER PLANS TENNIS CLINIC FOR CCBA MEMBERS
Jordan Butler, a partner in the Las Vegas office at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, organized and conducted a free tennis clinic called “Lobs for Lawyers” for members of the Clark County Bar Association. Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & […]
June 06, 2024
ATTORNEYS JORDAN BUTLER, ROYI MOAS, AND DAVID STERN NAMED TO NEVADA BUSINESS MAGAZINE’S TOP RANK ATTORNEYS 2024 LIST
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin attorneys Jordan Butler, Royi Moas, and David Stern, have been named to Nevada Business Magazine’s Top Rank Attorneys 2024. Top Rank Attorneys is an annual list showcasing Nevada attorneys who have been recognized by […]
May 31, 2024
PARTNER MICHAEL SCHULMAN AUTHORS ARTICLE FOR CAI’S COMMUNITY INTERESTS MAGAZINE
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Partner, Michael Schulman, contributed the article, “Echoes of a Past, Simpler Time”, which was published in the June issue of CAI’s Community Interests Magazine. Read Mr. Schulman’s article on pages 4-6 of the magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/zsxmb/oepa/ Michael […]
May 06, 2024
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, ATTORNEY JORDAN BUTLER OBTAINS GREEN CARD FOR GERMAN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS COACH ALEKSANDAR “SASCHA” BAJIN
Jordan Butler, an attorney at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, was recently successful in obtaining a Green Card for German professional tennis coach Aleksandar “Sascha” Bajin. Mr. Bajin initially rose to prominence as a hitting partner for Serena Williams between 2008-2014, a […]
May 02, 2024
PARTNER JOHN SAMBERG IS A RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 NBI OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates partner, John Samberg, who is a recipient of the 2023 National Business Institute’s Outstanding Faculty Award. The award was presented to John for his hard work and outstanding presentations. Mr. Samberg is an experienced trial attorney and a […]
April 12, 2024
WOLF RIFKIN SHAPIRO SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOMES ATTORNEY TREVOR WAITE TO THE FIRM
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to welcome Trevor Waite to our Las Vegas Nevada office. Trevor represents small to mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and privately-owned entities as outside corporate counsel. Using his legal background, education, and expertise, […]
March 12, 2024
PARTNER GREGORY KERR AUTHORS TWO ARTICLES FOR THE MARCH ISSUE OF CAI’S COMMUNITY INTERESTS MAGAZINE
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, Partner, Gregory Kerr, contributed two articles to this month’s CAI Community Interests Magazine. Read his article, ‘Inspiring Change‘ on pages 4-5 of the magazine, and his article, ‘The Anti-Money Laundering Corporate Transparency Act‘ […]
February 16, 2024
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, ATTORNEY JORDAN BUTLER OBTAINS O-1 VISA FOR greek TENNIS STAR maria sakkari
Jordan Butler, an attorney at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, recently obtained approval for an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa on behalf of Greek professional tennis player Maria Sakkari. Ms. Sakkari is a critically acclaimed international athlete who has been ranked as high […]
February 08, 2024
ATTORNEY DAVID STERN AWARDED CAI COMMUNITY INTERESTS MAGAZINE ‘ARTICLE OF THE YEAR
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates attorney David Stern for being awarded the 2023 Community Interests Magazine ‘Article of the Year’ for his article “PPP. Practicing To Prevent Penalties.” which appeared in the June 2023 issue of the […]
February 01, 2024
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Rising Stars
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is proud of Matthew E. Wolf, Victor Balladares, and Brandon Sadigh, who have all been recognized as 2024 Southern California Rising Stars by the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. Rising Stars are the top 2.5% percent […]
January 17, 2024
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN LLP ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AS 2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS
We are proud to announce that six of our attorneys were honored in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers in the Southern California region. This year’s list of honorees includes Michael Wolf, Michael Rabkin, Matthew Oster, Mark Rosenbaum, Marc Rohatiner, and Robert Rivas. Super Lawyers is a rating service […]
January 10, 2024
WOLF RIFKIN SHAPIRO SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP PROMOTES SAHIL SHAH TO PARTNER
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that Sahil Shah has been promoted to Partner. Mr. Shah’s practice focuses on transactional real estate and finance including all aspects of the purchase and sale, financing, development and leasing […]
November 02, 2023
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP NAMED TO THE 2024 BEST LAW FIRMS® LIST With a Metropolitan Tier-1 Ranking
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is honored to have been recognized 2024 Best Law Firm with a Metropolitan Tier-1 ranking. Best Law Firms® is a comprehensive national database of law-firm rankings based on Best Lawyers’ proven, data-driven, peer-review process. Firms included in this list […]
November 01, 2023
WOLF RIFKIN SHAPIRO SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOMES ATTORNEY GREG CRAGG TO THE FIRM
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that Greg Cragg has joined the firm as a Partner in the Los Angeles office. Mr. Cragg represents private and public businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and philanthropists in the full […]
October 23, 2023
PARTNER MATT OSTER RECOGNIZED AMONG THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 2023 LEADERS IN LAW: LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS LIST
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates partner, Matt Oster, on being recognized among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 ‘Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys’ list, which was published on October 23, 2023. In this special section, the […]
October 17, 2023
PARTNER GREGORY KERR AUTHORS ARTICLE FOR CAI’S COMMUNITY INTERESTS MAGAZINE
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Partner, Gregory Kerr, contributed the article, “The CAI Nevada Legislative Action Committee Recap: A Team Effort”, which was published in the September issue of CAI’s Community Interests Magazine. Read Mr. Kerr’s article on pages […]
October 17, 2023
DAVID STERN AUTHORS ARTICLES FOR CAI’S COMMUNITY INTERESTS MAGAZINE
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Associate, David Stern, contributed the article, “PPP: Practicing to Prevent Penalties,” which was published in the June issue of CAI’s Community Interests Magazine. Read Mr. Stern’s article on pages 4 – 6 of the magazine – online.fliphtml5.com/zsxmb/ynqa/ David Stern is an […]
August 17, 2023
PARTNERS MICHAEL WOLF, MATT OSTER, AND DOUGLAS COHEN SELECTED AGAIN FOR INCLUSION IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (2024 EDITION).
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates Michael Wolf, Matt Oster, and Douglas Cohen, who have been selected again by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in America (2024 Edition). Michael Wolf for Business Organizations, Matt Oster for Litigation- […]
July 19, 2023
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN LLP ATTORNEY DAVID STERN, RECOGNIZED AS 2023 MOUNTAIN STATES RISING STAR
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates attorney David Stern, who has been recognized among the 2023 Mountain States Rising Stars. The list was published on July 12, 2023. Please find Mr. Stern’s listing on Page 23 of the 2023 Mountain […]
June 13, 2023
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP Attorneys, Recognized as 2023 Rising Stars.
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is proud of Matthew E. Wolf, Daniel Medioni, and Victor Balladares, who have all been recognized as 2023 Southern California Rising Stars by the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. In addition, Adam M. […]
June 09, 2023
PARTNER DOUGLAS COHEN recognized among the top rated lawyers in nevada 2023
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin Partner, Douglas Cohen, has been recognized among The Lawyers of Distinction’s Top Rated Lawyers in Nevada 2023. Lawyers of Distinction honorees are selected based on reviews and a vetting process. Link to profile: www.thelawyersofdistinction.com/profile/douglas-cohen-9576/ Mr. Cohen is […]
June 01, 2023
PARTNER ROYI MOAS NAMED TO NEVADA BUSINESS MAGAZINE’S TOP RANK ATTORNEYS 2023 LIST
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin Partner, Royi Moas, has been named to Nevada Business Magazine’s Top Rank Attorneys 2023 (formerly known as Legal Elite). Top Rank Attorneys is an annual list showcasing Nevada attorneys who have been recognized by their […]
May 16, 2023
PARTNER JOHN SAMBERG WILL PRESENT AT NBI LIVE WEBINAR
On June 28, 2023, Nevada-based partner John Samberg will be on the faculty of a National Business Institute live webinar entitled “Truck Accident Litigation From Start to Finish – A Practical Guide to Semi-Truck Injury Cases: From Investigation to Trial.” The program will provide […]
May 08, 2023
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, ATTORNEY JORDAN BUTLER OBTAINS P-1 VISA APPROVAL FOR PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL PLAYER JUDIT CASTILLO
Jordan J. Butler, a partner in the Las Vegas office at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, recently obtained a P-1 Visa on behalf of Judit Castillo, a professional pickleball player from Spain. The P-1 visa is issued to […]
April 22, 2023
PARTNER JOHN SAMBERG WILL PRESENT AT NBI LIVE WEBINAR ON ‘THE COMPLETE CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY’
On June 26, 2023, Nevada-based partner John Samberg will be on the faculty of a National Business Institute live webinar entitled “The Complete Civil Trial Attorney.” The program will provide CLE credit and offers attorneys an opportunity to learn critical strategies for trial […]
March 06, 2023
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, attorney Jordan Butler obtains O-1b Visa Approval for Andrea Petkovic
Jordan Butler, a partner in the Las Vegas office at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, recently obtained an O-1B Visa on behalf of Andrea Petkovic, a former WTA Top 10 tennis player from Germany who has embarked on a successful second […]
February 06, 2023
Partner John Samberg Recognized As ‘General Law Volunteer Of The Year’ For 2022
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates partner, John Samberg, who was recognized as ” General Law Volunteer of the Year for 2022″ by the Board of Trustees of the Washoe County Lawyer in the Library program. The program is operated by […]
January 12, 2023
Super Lawyers 2023 Selection For The Southern California Region
We are proud to announce that nine of our attorneys were honored in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers in the Southern California region. This year’s list of honorees includes Michael Wolf, Michael Rabkin, Matthew Oster, Mark Rosenbaum, Marc Rohatiner, […]
November 03, 2022
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Named to the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” List
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is honored to have been recognized, again, as a Tier-1 2023 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. Firms included in the 2023 Best Law Firms list are […]
October 17, 2022
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, ATTORNEY JORDAN BUTLER OBTAINS P-3 VISA APPROVALS FOR FIVE LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLERS FROM MEXICO
Jordan Butler, a partner in the Las Vegas office at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, recently obtained P-3 Visa approvals for five Lucha Libre wrestlers or “fighters” from Mexico in order for the fighters to perform the culturally unique […]
August 18, 2022
PARTNERS MICHAEL WOLF, MATT OSTER, DOUGLAS COHEN, AND JOHN SAMBERG SELECTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (2023 EDITION)
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates Michael Wolf, Matt Oster, Douglas Cohen, and John Samberg, who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in America (2023 Edition). Michael Wolf for Business Organizations, Matt […]
August 10, 2022
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOMES JAMES GILBERT AND CHRISTOPHER MUNO TO THE FIRM AS PARTNERS
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that James Gilbert and Christopher Muno have joined the firm as partners. James Gilbert is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group in the Los Angeles office. He represents […]
August 08, 2022
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP attorneys have provided to you their industry related links to State and Federal court, community association, and entertainment resources. STATE OF CALIFORNIA LINKS & RESOURCES State of California California Legislative Information California Board […]
June 14, 2022
PARTNER ROYI MOAS NAMED TO NEVADA BUSINESS MAGAZINE’S TOP RANK ATTORNEYS 2022 LIST
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin Partner, Royi Moas, has been named to Nevada Business Magazine’s Top Rank Attorneys 2022 (formerly known as Legal Elite). Top Rank Attorneys is an annual list showcasing Nevada attorneys who have been recognized by […]
June 07, 2022
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP Attorneys, Recognized as 2022 Rising Stars, including Adam M. Weg, who is Regocnigzed Among Southern California’s Top 100 Rising Stars
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is proud of Alexander B. Boris, Daniel Medioni, Michael Sigall, Daniel S. Wiesel, and Matthew E. Wolf, who have all been recognized as 2022 Southern California Rising Stars by the publishers of Los […]
May 04, 2022
Federal Agencies Links & Resources
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January 20, 2022
SUPER LAWYERS 2022 SELECTION FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION
We are proud to announce that seven of our attorneys were honored in the 2022 edition of Super Lawyers in the Southern California region. This year’s list of honorees includes Michael Wolf, Michael Rabkin, Matthew Oster, Mark Rosenbaum, Marc Rohatiner, […]
November 04, 2021
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP RECOGNIZED AS A TIER-1 2022 BEST LAW FIRM BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND BEST LAWYERS
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is honored to have been recognized as a Tier-1 2022 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. This is a great honor! ABOUT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT […]
October 20, 2021
PARTNER MICHAEL SCHULMAN AUTHORS ARTICLE FOR CAI’S COMMUNITY INTERESTS MAGAZINE
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, Partner, Michael Schulman, contributed an article, “Through My Eyes”, in CAI’s Community Interests Magazine. Read the article on page 6 of the magazine Michael Schulman is a partner with Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman […]
September 23, 2021
Partners, Douglas Cohen, Jordan Butler, and John Samberg Named 2021 Top 100 Lawyers by MYVEGAS Magazine and Appear on the Magazine Cover
Wolf Rifkin Shapiro Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates Douglas Cohen, Jordan Butler, and John Samberg, who have each been named to MYVEGAS Magazine’s 2021 Top 100 Lawyers list. This is a great honor as MYVEGAS Magazine polled more than 100,000 […]
August 16, 2021
Partners Gregory P. Kerr and Michael Schulman Author 3-Part Article for the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, partners, Gregory P. Kerr and Michael Schulman, authored a three-part article to explain new laws that will affect Las Vegas communities and the state’s homeowners associations for the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran […]
July 16, 2021
WOLF RIFKIN SHAPIRO SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOMES ATTORNEY JASON SAMPAS TO THE FIRM
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Jason Sampas has joined the firm. Mr. Sampas will be an associate in the Business Transactions & Corporate Law and Real Estate Law practice groups in the […]
June 08, 2021
Alexander B Boris, and Matthew E. Wolf, Recognized as 2021 Southern California Rising Stars
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is proud of Alexander B. Boris, and Matthew E. Wolf, who have been recognized as 2021 Southern California Rising Stars by the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. Rising Stars are the top 2.5% […]
June 01, 2021
DOUGLAS COHEN, ROYI MOAS, AND DAVID STERN RECOGNIZED AS LEGAL ELITE 2021 AND DAVID STERN ALSO RECOGNIZED AS BEST UP AND COMING 2021
Wolf Rifkin Shapiro Schulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates Douglas Cohen, Royi Moas, and David Stern, who have been named to Nevada Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” 2021 list. In addition, David Stern has also been named to Nevada Business Magazine’s “Best […]
April 05, 2021
Brian Schall Named Among Billboard’s 2021 Top Music Lawyers
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Shulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates Brian Schall on his inclusion in Billboard’s “2021 Top Music Lawyers” list. This issue of Billboard recognizes the biggest names and most prominent legal minds in the world of music and entertainment […]
March 22, 2021
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOMES ATTORNEY MEGAN COANE TO THE FIRM
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Megan Coane have joined the firm. Ms. Coane will be an associate in the Entertainment practice group in the Los Angeles office. Ms. Coane is a transactional […]
March 12, 2021
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, ATTORNEY JORDAN BUTLER OBTAINS O-1 VISA FOR BRITISH TENNIS COACH THOMAS HILL
Jordan Butler, an attorney at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP recently obtained approval for an O-1 Visa on behalf of British professional tennis coach Thomas Hill for the full initial validity period of three years. O-1 non-immigrant visas […]
February 22, 2021
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR LAS VEGAS AND RENO OFFICES HAVE MOVED
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce our Las Vegas office has moved to The Hughes Center complex and our Reno office has relocated to the city’s downtown. Both of the firm’s new offices are centrally […]
January 26, 2021
PARTNER MATTHEW OSTER PARTICIPATES IN THE 2021 LOS ANGELES TIMES CALIFORNIA ECONOMIC FORECAST AND PREDICTIONS ROUNDTABLE
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Partner, Matthew Oster, was among the notable experts from the Southern California business community whose insights and predictions were included in the January 25, 2021 Los Angeles Times virtual panel discussion on economic […]
January 21, 2021
SUPER LAWYERS 2021 SELECTION FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION
We are proud to announce that eight of our attorneys were honored in the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers in the Southern California region. This year’s list of honorees includes Dan Shapiro, Michael Rabkin, Matt Oster, Mark Rosenbaum, Stephen Levine, […]
January 08, 2021
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Partner, Chris Heck, Scores A Major Win On Appeal In Long-Standing Trust Litigation
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Partner, Christopher Heck, with assistance from Associate Alex Boris, scored a major win in the Second District Court of Appeal in long-standing litigation involving the Douglas Maas Living Trust. After full briefing and […]
December 22, 2020
PARTNERS JAY-JAY LORD AND MATT OSTER INCLUDED AMONG LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 2020 LIST OF PROFESSIONALS THRIVING IN THEIR 40S
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is proud of its partners, Jay-Jay Lord and Matt Oster, who are included among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2020 list of professionals who are “Thriving in their 40’s”. The list highlights outstanding […]
December 02, 2020
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, ATTORNEY JORDAN BUTLER OBTAINS O-1 VISA RENEWAL FOR RUSSIAN TENNIS STAR YULIA PUTINTSEVA
Jordan Butler, an attorney at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, recently obtained approval for an O-1 visa renewal on behalf of Russian-born tennis pro, Yulia Putintseva, for the full renewal period of three years. O-1 non-immigrant visas are issued […]
November 09, 2020
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP RECOGNIZED AS A TIER-1 2021 BEST LAW FIRM BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND BEST LAWYERS
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is honored to have been recognized as a Tier-1 2021 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, who have joined to rank more than 14,000 firms across the […]
November 06, 2020
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOME ATTORNEYS ADAM GOLDSTEIN AND DAVID STERN TO THE FIRM
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that Adam Goldstein and David Stern have joined the firm. Mr. Goldstein will be a senior associate in the Real Estate and Community Associations practice groups in the Los […]
September 14, 2020
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WELCOMES PARTNER ROBERT A. RIVAS TO THE FIRM
ROBERT WILL BE A PARTNER IN THE FIRM’S NEWLY FORMED FOOD & BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRACTICE GROUPS Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that Robert A. Rivas has joined the firm as a […]
August 21, 2020
PARTNERS DOUGLAS COHEN AND JOHN SAMBERG SELECTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (2021 EDITION)
Douglas Cohen and John Samberg have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in America (2021 Edition). Douglas Cohen for Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs and John Samberg for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization […]
July 25, 2020
BRIAN SCHALL NAMED AMONG BILLBOARD’S TOP MUSIC LAWYERS 2020
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Shulman & Rabkin, LLP congratulates Brian Schall on his inclusion in Billboard’s “Top Music Lawyers 2020” list.. This issue of Billboard recognizes the biggest names and most prominent legal minds in the world of music and entertainment […]
July 15, 2020
PARTNER MATTHEW OSTER RECOGNIZED BY THE DAILY JOURNAL AS A 2020 TOP LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWYER
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Partner, Matthew Oster, has been named to the Daily Journal’s list of “2020 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers.” Mr. Oster leads the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution department and heads the employment law […]
July 13, 2020
PARTNER ROYI MOAS NAMED TO LEGAL ELITE 2020 LIST
Nevada Business Magazine names Royi Moas to it’s Legal Elite 2020 List. Legal Elite is an annual list showcasing Nevada attorneys who have been recognized by their associates for their work and dedication to the legal field. Nearly 4,500 nominations were […]
June 09, 2020
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP ATTORNEYS REPRESENT TOP DRAWER MERCH/ELECTRIC FAMILY IN MAJOR DEAL WITH EMPIRE
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Shulman & Rabkin, LLP attorneys, Matthew Wolf and Max Wellman, represented progressive merchandising and eCommerce company, Top Drawer Merch/Electric Family, in a transaction with EMPIRE, the leading independent label, distributor and publishing company. Empire acquired a majority stake in Top Drawer […]
June 08, 2020
RISING STARS 2020 SELECTION FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION
Wolf, Rifkin, Shaprio, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is proud of Alexander B. Boris, Max N. Wellman, and Matthew E. Wolf, and Adam M. Weg, who have been recognized as 2020 Southern California Rising Stars by the publishers of Los Angeles […]
June 04, 2020
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, Attorney Jordan Butler Represented British Professional Tennis Coach Iain Hughes in a Successful Petition for an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, Attorney Jordan Butler represented British professional tennis coach Iain Hughes’ in a successful petition for an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa. Mr. Butler worked closely with Mr. Hughes to identify supporting evidence for several […]
March 23, 2020
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP – COVID-19 UPDATE: A MESSAGE TO OUR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS
At Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, we are taking the COVID-19 global pandemic very seriously. During the next several weeks, while our office doors remain open, be assured we are fully prepared to work remotely. The health and […]
February 20, 2020
PARTNER JOHN SAMBERG RECEIVES 2020 RODNEY E. SUMPTER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Partner John Samberg has been awarded the 2020 Rodney E. Sumpter Special Recognition Award for exceptional commitment to justice and community members. Samberg will be presented with this award by Nevada Legal Services at the Champions of Justice luncheon on Thursday, […]
January 27, 2020
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Expands their Litigation Practice with the Addition of Adam M. Weg
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that Adam M. Weg has joined the firm’s expanding litigation practice as a partner in their Los Angeles office. Mr. Weg is an experienced litigator who has cultivated a multi-faceted practice that encompasses complex […]
January 07, 2020
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Listed as a Pro Bono Hero in Nevada Business Magazine
As reported in a special edition of Nevada Business Magazine, Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP was identified as one of six peer firms to be included in the Pro Bono Heroes Club of the Legal Aid Center of […]
December 17, 2019
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Expands Real Estate & Community Association Practice with the Addition of Sahil Shah
The law firm Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP has added Sahil Shah to its Los Angeles team. Mr. Shah has over 10 years of experience in all aspects of real estate, environmental, and community association law. His practice focuses on real estate transactions including leasing […]
December 04, 2019
Steven Zidell Successfully Negotiated Multiple Real Estate Transactions with Major Retailers
In the past two months, real estate partner Steven Zidell successfully negotiated multiple transactions, including a 10-year commercial lease for a retail tenant at The Grove. Another notable transaction was a 5-year lease to Dollar Tree with an option to […]
October 16, 2019
Northern Nevada Wage Class Action Lawsuit Settled Against Grocery Chain
Attorney Royi Moas in the firm’s wage and hour class action department, recently settled a Nevada Minimum Wage Lawsuit filed in Northern Nevada fighting for a group of hourly employees that were paid below $8.25 per hour in Nevada. Even […]
October 14, 2019
Real Estate Partner, Steve Zidell, Closed a $12,625,000 Loan
Real Estate partner, Steve Zidell, closed a $12,625,000 loan that included a $2,000,000 revolving credit line. This loan was secured by all of the borrower’s personal property and several trademarks. Our firm represented the borrower, who is involved in the music […]
October 08, 2019
Wage and Hour Class Action Attorneys Settle a Minimum Wage Lawsuit for Over $1.0 Million
Nevada attorney Royi Moas in the firm’s wage and hour class action department, recently settled a Nevada Minimum Wage Lawsuit for over $1.0 million on behalf of over 500 hourly employees that were paid below $8.25 per hour in Nevada. […]
October 02, 2019
Partner John Samberg will Present at NBI Seminar on Civil Trial Preparation on November 15
On November 15, 2019, Nevada-based partner John Samberg will be on the faculty of a National Business Institute seminar entitled “Civil Trial from Start to Finish.” The program provides CLE credit and offers attorneys an opportunity to learn about best […]
September 24, 2019
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Adds Civil Litigation Attorney Alexander B. Boris
The law firm Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP has added litigator Alexander B. Boris to its Los Angeles team. Mr. Boris is an experienced litigator who is skilled in all aspects of the pre-trial, trial, and settlement process. His practice focuses on complex civil […]
September 18, 2019
Website Owners and Online Businesses Beware of New Privacy Law in Nevada
Contributing Authors: Jordan Butler, Esq. & Royi Moas, Esq. On May 29, 2019, Nevada passed a new internet privacy law, Senate Privacy Bill No. 220, which goes into effect October 1, 2019. The law amends existing online privacy law for owners […]
September 03, 2019
Steve Zidell Successfully Negotiated a Ground Lease for a Raising Cane’s Restaurant
Real estate partner in the Los Angeles office, Steve Zidell, successfully negotiated a ground lease for a Raising Cane’s restaurant, a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers. In addition to the ground lease, the deal also involved negotiating a […]
August 21, 2019
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP Adds Attorney, A. Jill Guingcangco, to its Litigation Department
The law firm Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP welcomes attorney A. Jill Guingcangco to its litigation department in its Las Vegas office. Ms. Guingcangco’s practice is primarily focused on civil, commercial, and class action litigation. She has experience in general liability litigation matters, and has […]
July 12, 2019
Sports & Immigration Attorney, Jordan Butler, Secures P-1 Visa for International Athlete Dia Evtimova
Jordan Butler, a partner in the Las Vegas office practicing litigation and sports immigration, successfully petitioned for a P-1 “international recognition” visa on behalf of professional tennis player Dia Evtimova. USCIS granted the maximum initial five-year period requested without a […]
June 20, 2019
Real Estate Attorney Steven Zidell Closed Loan for $3,250,000
Real estate attorney Steven Zidell closed a loan for $3,250,000 secured by real property consisting of 30 retail units in a commercial retail complex. This transaction was multi-faceted and involved an option to refinance a senior position loan and a […]
June 04, 2019
Litigation Attorneys Settled a False Claims Qui Tam Action for $1.9 Million
Las Vegas attorneys Jordan Butler and Royi Moas, partners in the firm’s dynamic litigation department, recently settled a False Claims Qui Tam action for $1.9 million on behalf of Nevada whistleblower Plaintiffs. The suit alleged reverse false claims in accordance with […]
April 25, 2019
Nevada Partner, Bradley Shrager, Gives Input on Current Trends in Nevada & Federal Election Law in Nevada Lawyer Magazine
STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTION LAW: Some Recent Currents BY Bradley S. Schrager, Esq. The stress of increasing polarization magnifies questions of who can and cannot vote: the processes by which voters’ rights are established and vindicated; the ways in which […]
March 28, 2019
SUPER LAWYERS 2019 SELECTION FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION
We are proud to announce that five of our attorneys were honored in the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers in the Southern California region. This year’s list of honorees include: Dan Shapiro, Michael Rabkin, Mark Rosenbaum and Les Marks. Every […]
March 04, 2019
Corporate Partner, Joseph Petro, Served as Lead Counsel in Tolman & Wiker Acquisition
Joseph Petro, a senior corporate partner based in the Los Angeles office, served as lead counsel in connection with the sale of long-time firm client Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services, LLC, a Top 100 U.S. Insurance Broker with $33 million […]
February 15, 2019
Real Estate Attorney Steven Zidell Closed a $4 Million Dollar Transaction
Real estate attorney Steven H. Zidell represented a seller in the $4,000,000 sale of commercial retail property in Long Beach, CA, with a major retailer as its tenant. The seller consisted of multiple parties as tenants in common.
January 22, 2019
Four Attorneys Elected to the Partnership in the Los Angeles Office
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP promotes Los Angeles based attorneys: Kelly Weil, Johnny White, Daniel Wiesel and Matthew Wolf to partner. Ms. Weil has over 24 years of experience in representing homeowner associations. In addition to her Juris Doctoris, she possesses a Master’s Degree in Real Estate […]
January 10, 2019
Las Vegas Litigation & Sports Immigration Attorney Jordan Butler Promoted to Partner
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP is pleased to announce that Jordan Butler has been promoted to partner in the firm’s litigation department. Mr. Butler is based in the firm’s Las Vegas office. “Jordan has made significant contributions to the firm, from his achievements as a litigator in the […]
November 13, 2018
Daniel Wiesel Closes Over $355 Million in Real Estate Transactions
In the past year, real estate and finance attorney, Daniel Wiesel, has closed over $355 million worth of real estate transactions. These deals include: Over $60 million in commercial and mixed use properties Over $53 million in industrial properties Over […]
October 24, 2018
This October Real Estate Attorney Steve Zidell Close Multiple Transactions
This past month, Los Angeles based real estate attorney Steve Zidell closed a loan for over $30,000,000 secured by 6 separate pieces of real estate. In this transaction, the firm represented the lender. Additionally, in a separate transaction the firm negotiated […]
October 22, 2018
Partner John Samberg will Present at NBI Seminar on Evidentiary Rules on December 11
On December 11, 2018, Nevada-based partner John Samberg will be on the faculty of a National Business Institute seminar entitled “Hearsay, Email, Business, Records and Social Media – in the Trenches!” The program provides CLE credit, and offers a practical […]
September 24, 2018
Los Angeles Partner Stephen Levine Elected President of the Dai Venon Foundation
Los Angeles partner, Stephen Levine, was just elected President of the Dai Vernon Foundation. He will be serving a two year term through October 2020. About The Dai Vernon Foundation The Dai Vernon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated […]
September 17, 2018
Las Vegas Attorney Specializing in Sports Immigration Law Attended the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament
Las Vegas attorney Jordan Butler recently attended the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York City. Mr. Butler met with numerous current and prospective clients of the firm, including professional tennis players and top coaches from around the world, regarding […]
August 27, 2018
The Firm’s HOA Group Attends CAI Northern Nevada Trade Show
The firm’s HOA group regularly attends the CAI Trade Shows to learn about the latest community association trends and to exchange ideas with fellow CAI members. Here is a photo of our Nevada partner, Greg Kerr at our firm’s booth […]
August 15, 2018
Partner Chris Heck Won Appeal in Longstanding Probate Litigation
On August 6, Los Angeles partner Chris Heck won an appeal on behalf two of the beneficiaries in a longstanding litigation concerning a $65 million trust. In a 53-page reported opinion, the Second District Court of Appeal upheld Mr. Heck’s […]
July 03, 2018
Partner Leslie Marks Successfully Negotiated a 4 Million Dollar Settlement In Construction Defect Case
Los Angeles partner, Leslie Marks, reached a 4 million dollar settlement for his client, an HOA, in a construction defect case. This case involved various damages, primarily water intrusion, to a building that included 71 condominium units, 4 floors, and […]
June 06, 2018
Michael Schulman is Teaching at the Nevada Association of Community Managers Expo on June 22
Michael Schulman, a senior partner practicing Community Association law in the Nevada and California offices, is teaching a class at the Nevada Association of Community Managers Expo in Las Vegas on June 22nd. He will instruct on correctly running the […]
May 01, 2018
Chris Heck Knocks Out $6 Million Case with Pre-trial Motion
On the eve of what was expected to be a 10-day trial on claims for breach of contract and quantum meruit allegedly worth over $6 million, Los Angeles partner Chris Heck won a motion for judgment on the pleadings for […]
April 24, 2018
Real Estate and Finance Associate Daniel Wiesel Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine
Daniel Wiesel, real estate and finance associate in the Los Angeles office, was featured in the Associate Spotlight section of Attorney at Law Magazine. Check out his interview here.
April 13, 2018
Real Estate and Corporate Partner Steven Zidell Closes Two Multi-Million Dollar Deals
Steven Zidell, a partner in the Los Angeles office, closed two real estate purchases last week, one for $4 million that involved a party wall agreement with the seller and the other for $17 million that involved amending the lease […]
April 12, 2018
Super Lawyers 2018 Selection for the Mountain States
Douglas Cohen has been selected as a Super Lawyer for the Mountain States region for the 10th year in a row and Jordan Butler has been selected as a Rising Star for the 6th year in a row.
April 02, 2018
WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, Adds Business and Employment Litigation Attorney Michael Sigall
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP has added business and employment litigator Michael Sigall to its Los Angeles team. Prior to joining Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP, Sigall practiced at Collins Collins Muir and Stewart LLP, where […]
April 01, 2018
Chris Heck Won a $1.85 Million Judgment For Client
After a five-day bench trial, Los Angeles partner Chris Heck won a $1.85 million judgment for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud and conversion on behalf of a partner and a limited liability company in an action against […]
April 01, 2018
Super Lawyers 2018 Selection for the Southern California Region
Leslie Marks, Mark Mizrahi, Mark Rosenbaum, Daniel Shapiro, Max Wellman and Michael Rabkin have been selected as Super Lawyers for the Southern California region. Notably, Max Wellman has been selected as a Rising Star, Daniel Shapiro has been selected for the 10th year, […]
March 20, 2018
Los Angeles Partner Chris Heck Led team and secured Favorable outcome in Probate Proceeding
Chris Heck, a partner in the Los Angeles office, and his team secured a favorable outcome in probate proceeding on behalf of two of the trust beneficiaries against third beneficiary, who was also the former executor of the Estate. Probate […]
August 22, 2017
Jordan Butler Obtains O-1 Visa for Tennis Star Yulia Putintseva
Jordan Butler, an attorney at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, recently obtained approval for an O-1 visa on behalf of Russian-born tennis pro Yulia Putintseva for the full visa period of three years. “I am so excited and truly grateful […]
August 20, 2013
Steven Zidell, Liquidated Damages Clauses originally published in the August 2013 issue of California Lawyer
Steven Zidell, Liquidated Damages Clauses originally published in the August 2013 issue of California Lawyer. Reprinted with permission. ©2013 Daily Journal Corporation, San Francisco, California
September 12, 2011
Steven Zidell updates chapter in Organizing Corporations in California (3rd edition)
Steven Zidell, a partner in our Los Angeles office, has updated a chapter in Organizing Corporations in California (3rd edition), published by the Continuing Education of the Bar, California. The chapter is entitled “Alter Ego and Adequate Capitalization”. It deals […]