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 at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP. Mr. Almedia’s practice is focused on prosecuting U.S. and international trademark applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as well as representing clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in ex parte appeals, oppositions, and cancellations, and trademark litigation in federal courts.  He also counsels clients in copyright clearance, licensing, and enforcement matters. For more information: https://www.wrslawyers.com/attorney/paulo-de-almeida/. “WRSS&R has a stellar intellectual property practice, I am thrilled to join as a partner managing the firm’s trademark practice,” said Mr. Almeida.

Eric Westlund is a partner at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP. Mr. Weslund’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. He represents both defendants and plaintiffs in high-stakes litigation with a focus on Employment and Media & Entertainment matters as well as a wide variety of business disputes. For more information: https://www.wrslawyers.com/attorney/eric-westlund/. “I am thrilled to join Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP, because of its stellar reputation in the legal community and its proud tradition of achieving favorable results for clients across a wide range of industries and practice areas. The firm’s environment and dedication to providing favorable legal strategies for its clients align perfectly with my own professional values and aspirations, making it an ideal home for continuing to build my practice,” said Mr. Westlund.

Priscilla Cervantes is an associate at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP. Ms. Cervantes’ practice focuses on transactional real estate including all aspects of property acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and construction and community association law. For more information: https://www.wrslawyers.com/attorney/priscilla-cervantes/. “I am excited to join the firm’s community associations and real estate law practices where I will have the opportunity to expand my practice areas.” said Ms. Certvantes.

Davis Adams is an associate at Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on employment and general business matters. Mr. Adams has represented clients in trial, mediation, and arbitration. For more information: https://www.wrslawyers.com/attorney/davis-c-adams/. “This firm has an amazing reputation. I am excited to work and learn from some of the partners at the Firm,” said Mr. Adams.

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