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Sherman Oaks Civil Litigation Law Firm
Overview
Since 2003, the trial attorneys at Schimmel & Parks, APLC have aggressively represented plaintiffs in high profile and serious injury cases involving construction defects, employment abuse, complex business disputes, large mass torts and class actions. The firm's partners have over six decades of combined experience. The founding partners have been selected for inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers for multiple years and are each peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell for their legal skills and ethical representation of clients in state and federal court.
Based in Sherman Oaks, we represent clients throughout California. Our high-end construction defect litigation practice focuses on clientele experiencing defects and property losses to mansions, estates, large-scale residential developments, and significant commercial properties. Schimmel & Parks, APLC also has vast experience representing employees and whistleblowers in employment harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. We have been acknowledged on ABC's 20/20 and in other media reports for our work taking on the drug "rehab" industry in cases of sexual abuse or wrongful death. Schimmel & Parks, APLC serves on the plaintiff leadership group through its representation of thousands of victims of the Porter Ranch gas blowout case, and it has represented large groups of individuals affected by catastrophic landslide, flooding or wildfire events.
Schimmel & Parks, APLC understands that hard work, creativity and resources are needed to take on the powerful insurers, corporations and other interests who cause suffering and harm to others. We bring these litigation strengths to bear for our clients. Schimmel & Parks, APLC represents clients who seek high-quality, skilled, aggressive legal representation. Through their litigation efforts, the firm's partners have helped secure more than $250 million in settlements and judgments on behalf of clients throughout the years. Schimmel & Parks, APLC offers a free consultation to review each potential case.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
About Schimmel & Parks, APLC
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Employment Law
- Class Action
- Mass Torts
People
Attorneys
- Michael W. Parks (Co-Founder)
- Alan I. Schimmel (Co-Founder)
- Arya Rhodes (Attorney)
- Ashtyne Cofer (Associate Attorney)
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
15303 Ventura BlvdSuite 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone
Fax
- 818-464-5091
Appointments
Weekday
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