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Kesselman, Brantly & Stockinger LLP

USA 2026

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Leading firm in USA 2026

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  • Firm Details

    Managing Partners:Amy Brantly and David Kesselman

    Partners:Majad Dakak, Abiel Garcia

    Counsel:Trevor Stockinger, Aimee Dudovitz, Kara McDonald, Mark Paluch, Betsy Rosenblatt, Jennifer Elkayam

    Associates:Ryan Davis, Eda Harotounian, Wesley Sweger

  • Firm Overview

    Kesselman Brantly Stockinger LLP(KBS) provides a sophisticated and practical approach to litigation, representing corporate clients ranging from multinational corporations to family-owned businesses both nationally and internationally. KBS attorneys regularly handle disputes involving antitrust and unfair competition, tortious interference with contract and prospective economic advantage, fraud, trademark, trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, trade libel, real estate litigation, partnership disputes, and complex employment claims. KBS attorneys also have significant experience in state and federal appellate courts.In addition, KBS attorneys counsel corporate clients on antitrust compliance issues and have experience representing companies in government merger investigations.

  • Main Areas of Practice

    Antitrust and Unfair Competition:

    Number of Partners/ Attorneys: 10

    Description:

    KBS attorneys are well-versed in antitrust and unfair competition law and have litigated these civil claims for plaintiffs and defendants through trial in both state and federal courts, and federal and state courts of appeal. Our attorneys have particular knowledge of California’s unique antitrust, unfair competition and price discrimination regime – which diverges from its federal counterpart in important respects.KBS attorneys also counsel corporate clients on antitrust compliance issues and have experience representing companies in government merger investigations.

    List of Partners: David Kesselman, Amy Brantly, Majed Dakak, Abiel Garcia

    Partner Contact:David Kesselman, Amy Brantly, Majed Dakak, Abiel Garcia

    Business Litigation:

    Number of Partners/Attorneys: 12

    Description:

    KBS business litigation attorneyshandle virtually every type of business litigation claim and have significant experience litigating complex disputes. They have experience prosecuting and defending business tort and commercial claims through trial in state and federal courts, as well as private arbitration. Their experience also includes complex breach of oral and written contract claims, fraud, tortious interference with contract and prospective economic advantage, Lanham Act violations, defamation and false advertising claims, misappropriation of trade secrets, and malicious prosecution claims.

    List of Partners: David Kesselman, Amy Brantly, Majed Dakak, Abiel Garcia

    Partner Contact: David Kesselman, Amy Brantly, Majed Dakak, Abiel Garcia

    Employment Litigation:

    Number of Partners/Attorneys: 7

    Description:

    KBSattorneys have represented executives and officers in resolving disputes concerning noncompete agreements and wrongful termination in violation of public policy. They also have experience defending employment class action cases.KBS attorneys have also represented clients in class action misclassification, wage-and-hour, and non-compete suits, with extensive experience litigating class actions involving misclassification.

    List of Partners: Majed Dakak, David Kesselman

    Partner Contact: Majed Dakak

    Real Estate Litigation:

    Number of Partners/Attorneys: 6

    Description:

    The KBS real estate litigation attorneys have extensive experience in real estate related lawsuitsin California. They regularly handle lender and borrower actions and disputes between fractional owners, including tenants in common and members of limited liability companies or partnerships. KBS attorneys are frequently able to resolve disputes prior to litigation to achieve valuable results.

    List of Partners: Majed Dakak

    Partner Contact: Majed Dakak

  • Practice Areas and Offices

    Practices:

    • Antitrust and Unfair Competition
    • Business Litigation
    • Appellate
    • Employment Litigation
    • Intellectual Property
    • Partnership Disputes
    • Real Estate Litigation

    Offices:

    • Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offices

    Manhattan Beach, CA

    1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 400

    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    Phone:310-307-4555

    Phone:310-694-5833

    Fax:310-307-4570

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USA - Head office

California

1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 400 , Manhattan Beach, California, USA, 90266, Manhattan Beach

Ranked Departments at Kesselman, Brantly & Stockinger LLP (1)

California

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California

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