Experience

Antonyan Miranda, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate Attorney

  • Jan 2022 - Present



The Broadway Law Firm, PC

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Senior Attorney

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2021

  Senior attorney managing a team of one paralegal and one associate in a fast-paced and high-volume family law practice. Over 7 years of diverse experience in all facets of pre-judgment and post-judgment divorce and paternity matters, including pre-trial Request for Orders for child custody, visitation, child support and spousal support, and attorney's fees and costs, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, and issues of property control and division of assets at the time of trial. Successfully represented clients in various family law matters in over 1000 hours of courtroom appearances between 2018 and 2021. Obtained over $100,000 in attorneys' fees and costs for clients between 2018 and 2020. Significant responsibility for managing upwards of 35 active client files at any given time, interacting with clients regarding their cases, and overseeing work product of associates, paralegals, and law clerks. Show less



Law Office of Anthony J. Catena

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Principal Attorney

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2018

  Advise, counsel and represent individuals in civil litigation with substantial law & motion practice; Success as lead attorney in probate and family law bench trials in California state courts; Negotiate real-estate dispute to favorable six-figure settlement for disabled client; Prevailed in arbitration as co-counsel in breach of contract case to award of $660,000 for client; Draft winning Appellate brief published in "Blanchette v. Superior Court, 8 Cal.App.5th 521 (2017)"; Advise and counsel individuals and business entities on compliance and transactional issues; Managed client base and ongoing contract legal drafting work for other attorneys in civil and family law; Maintain remote/virtual law practice through long-term contract relationships with California law firms Show less



The Los Angeles Family Law Help Center

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Board Member and Supervising Attorney

  • May 2014 - May 2016

  Member of Board of Directors of 501(c)(3) providing legal document preparation for low-income litigants ; Advised and counseled self-represented litigants in family law, landlord-tenant and consumer law disputes; Supervised and performed litigant intake and interviews with diverse members of Los Angeles community; Drafted and edited declarations, memorandums, and letters, and prepared legal forms on behalf of litigants; Interviewed, hired, and trained over twenty-five (25) law student volunteer interns in clinic environment; Lead community outreach and development and oversaw budget increase of over 200% in twelve months Show less



The Naumann Law Firm, PC

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney at Law

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Drafted pleadings and motions and conducted discovery in complex litigation under California SB-800 law; Supervised client property inspections and managed expert witnesses throughout discovery process; Defended client depositions; drafted memoranda and conducted research in support of senior attorneys

• Post-Bar Law Clerk

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Drafted pleadings, demand letters, motions, jury instructions, subpoenas and attachments; Intensive document review and legal research on SB800 “Right to Repair” law and various business litigation matters; Work closely with senior attorneys to form strategy and tactics in construction defect litigation; Interact with clients to coordinate/supervise site inspections, testing and repairs at litigation subject properties



Internet Brands

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Assisted in drafting licensing, services, and advertising agreements for in house legal department of Internet and digital media company; Draft responses to customer complaints; assist litigation team with legal research; Heavily researched state and federal data privacy/security laws, FTC regulations and consumer class action litigation; Organized trademarks and copyrights in company database; Conducted M&A due diligence; Attended meetings with senior and C-level executives regarding potential and in-progress acquisitions. Show less



Aguirre, Morris, & Severson LLP

• San Diego, CA

• Law Clerk

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Supported three-attorney civil litigation firm with legal research, court filings, and general office support.; Attended meetings between supervising attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel. Supported three-attorney civil litigation firm with legal research, court filings, and general office support.; Attended meetings between supervising attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.



UPS

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory Control: High Value Clerk

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2010

  Ensured accurate record of all high-value packages (>$1,000) processed through Goleta, CA UPS; Assisted customers and management with inquiries and concerns regarding high-value packages. Ensured accurate record of all high-value packages (>$1,000) processed through Goleta, CA UPS; Assisted customers and management with inquiries and concerns regarding high-value packages.



Civil Search International

• Phoenix, AZ

• Southern California Research Recruiter

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2008

  Confidentially conducted high-volume research recruiting for qualified engineering candidates; Communicated daily with Territory Manager to discuss potential candidates and job orders; Heavy phone interaction with hiring managers and senior engineers throughout Southern California. Confidentially conducted high-volume research recruiting for qualified engineering candidates; Communicated daily with Territory Manager to discuss potential candidates and job orders; Heavy phone interaction with hiring managers and senior engineers throughout Southern California.



Bacara Resort & Spa

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Back Server at Bistro Restaurant

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

  Provide fine-dining quality service to high-volume resort guests and local Santa Barbara patrons. Provide fine-dining quality service to high-volume resort guests and local Santa Barbara patrons.