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Relaunching Bet Tzedek’s Small Claims Clinic

by Steven Stein, Emily Avazian and Eric M. Sefton on January 22, 2025
We are proud to spotlight the individual contributions of our colleagues who have supported Bet Tzedek’s relaunch of its Small Claims Court Clinic. Bet Tzedek, meaning "House of Justice," is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit law firm providing free legal services, education, and advocacy. Founded in 1974, it supports seniors...
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Resources to Support Disaster Relief for L.A. Wildfires

January 12, 2025
As we struggle to cope with the devastating impact and scale of the wildfires affecting Los Angeles, we stand together with those who have lost their homes or have been displaced, including members of our own team. For over 65 years, Greenberg Glusker has been deeply rooted in the...
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Providing a Fresh Start: Guiding a Client in Financial Hardship to Debt Relief

by Keith Patrick Banner on November 26, 2024
Keith Banner represented an indigent client in filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, providing vital pro bono legal support to help her navigate a challenging financial situation. Through his efforts, the client was able to organize her financial history, halt creditor lawsuits, and successfully complete a meeting of creditors, ultimately...
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Partnering with Alliance for Children's Rights to Provide Adoption Services

by William D.D. Moodie, Alexa Steinberg and Sedina L. Banks on November 7, 2024
At Greenberg Glusker, we are proud to partner with the Alliance for Children's Rights to provide free legal services to families adopting children from the Los Angeles Foster Care System. Through our work, we help ensure that children find permanent, loving homes. “In coordination with the Alliance for Children’s Rights, our...
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Fighting Home Equity Fraud

by Vera Serova on September 17, 2024
Greenberg Glusker is providing legal assistance to a widow who was defrauded of more than half a million dollars in home equity by an unscrupulous home improvement contractor and his accomplices at multiple lending companies. Through diligent efforts, the firm significantly reduced the client’s debt by recovering the contractor’s...
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Renovating the Blind Children's Center for Safe and Inclusive Learning

by Robin Finch and Nancy H. Zhao on August 28, 2024
The Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in East Hollywood that prepares infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. “Robin Finch and I had the privilege of drafting, negotiating...
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Pro Bono Corporate and Regulatory Work for Cannabis Social Equity Applicants

by Alexa Steinberg and Michelle Mabugat on December 29, 2022
In partnership with the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) Cannabis Section, Michelle Mabugat and Alexa Steinberg have represented numerous Social Equity applicants and licensees in a wide variety of general corporate and transactional matters, ranging from entity formation and structuring to commercial transactions and Social Equity partnerships in...
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Assistance for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees with Resettlement

by Vera Serova on December 15, 2022
Vera Serova has been helping Ukrainian humanitarian parolees with resettlement in the U.S. since March. She runs a social media group with ~4,500 members, where she and a few other volunteers consult Ukrainian arrivals on basic immigration and resettlement issues such as how to apply for a work permit...
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Pro Bono Client Receives Over $24,000 in Retroactive Extended Foster Care Benefits

by Vera Serova on December 1, 2022
Vera Serova settled a case referred by the Alliance for Children’s Rights resulting in the payment to our client of $24.5K in retroactive extended foster care benefits. Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) halted the benefits to our client when her foster son Trey turned 18...
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In Good Company Issue No. 19

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on April 7, 2022
Each quarter we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This quarter's stories include: Tremaine Emory , a...
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In Good Company Issue No. 18

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on December 2, 2021
Each quarter we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This quarter's stories include: Land of the Free...
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Q&A with Bruce Andelson, Aviva Family and Children's Services Board Member

by Bruce D. Andelson and Gail Russo-Larsson, Grants Manager at Aviva Family and Children's Services on December 2, 2021
When we first started  In Good Company  in 2020, it was a way for us to focus on the positive stories in our community amid the lows of the pandemic. As the conversation around re-opening California continues, we're proud to evolve our blog and newsletter to feature clients and...
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In Good Company Issue No. 17

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on September 1, 2021
Each quarter we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This quarter's stories include: Philanthropy is an essential...
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In Good Company Issue No. 16

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on May 13, 2021
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This month's stories include: Donny Makower , CEO &...
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Q&A With Donny Makower of RDCL Superfoods and The Gentle Barn

by Karina B. Sterman on May 13, 2021
When we first started  In Good Company  in 2020, it was a way for us to focus on the positive stories in our community amid the lows of the pandemic. As the conversation around re-opening California continues, we're proud to evolve our blog and newsletter to feature clients and...
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In Good Company Issue No. 15

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on March 25, 2021
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This month's stories include: Cannabis dispensaries,  PACKS and...
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In Good Company Issue No. 14

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on January 28, 2021
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This month's stories include: Barstool Sports founder Dave...
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In Good Company Issue No. 13

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on December 24, 2020
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This month's stories include: California Fashion Association (CFA) ...
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In Good Company Issue No. 12

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on November 5, 2020
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This month's stories include: Communities In Schools of...
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In Good Company Issue No. 11

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on August 27, 2020
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This month's stories: Women In Film  has launched...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 10

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on July 30, 2020
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY . This month's stories: The Boys and Girls Club...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 9

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on June 26, 2020
Each month we’ll be sharing positive stories that we’re hearing. Join us on this journey as we recognize these resilient companies and individuals that are finding ways to give back to the community. We're proud to be  IN GOOD COMPANY .  This month's stories:  The Shurl and Kay Curci...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 8

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on May 28, 2020
We have observed the tough decisions business owners and individuals have had to make in light of these unprecedented times. We know that everyone is doing the best they can under these dire circumstances. We also feel it is important to shine a light on local businesses and community...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 7

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on May 21, 2020
We have observed the tough decisions business owners and individuals have had to make in light of these unprecedented times. We know that everyone is doing the best they can under these dire circumstances. We also feel it is important to shine a light on local businesses and community...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 6

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on May 14, 2020
We have observed the tough decisions business owners and individuals have had to make in light of these unprecedented times. We know that everyone is doing the best they can under these dire circumstances. We also feel it is important to shine a light on local businesses and community...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 5

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on May 7, 2020
We have observed the tough decisions business owners and individuals have had to make in light of these unprecedented times. We know that everyone is doing the best they can under these dire circumstances. We also feel it is important to shine a light on local businesses and community...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 4

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on April 30, 2020
We have observed the tough decisions business owners and individuals have had to make in light of these unprecedented times. We know that everyone is doing the best they can under these dire circumstances. We also feel it is important to shine a light on local businesses and community...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 3

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on April 23, 2020
We have observed the tough decisions business owners and individuals have had to make in light of these unprecedented times. We know that everyone is doing the best they can under these dire circumstances. We also feel it is important to shine a light on local businesses and community...
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In Good Company | Issue No. 2

by Andrew M. Apfelberg on April 16, 2020
We have observed the tough decisions business owners and individuals have had to make in light of these unprecedented times. We know that everyone is doing the best they can under these dire circumstances. We also feel it is important to shine a light on local businesses and community...
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