Bird Marella Secures Mistrial in Defense of Backpage.com Executive
In an abrupt end to a trial expected to last three months, Bird Marella won a mistrial in the highly-publicized Backpage.com federal jury trial. On September 14, 2021, …
September 17, 2021
Go to the postBird Marella Obtains Dismissal of a Legal Malpractice Claim Against a National Law Firm
On September 10, 2021, Bird Marella principals Paul Chan and Sharon Mayer obtained a complete dismissal in arbitration of a legal malpractice case against a national law firm. The claimant had alleged that the firm had a conflict of …
September 10, 2021
Go to the postBird Marella Secures Multimillion-Dollar Verdict Against Embattled Developer Mohamed Hadid
Bird Marella prevailed in the highly-publicized trial against real estate developer Mohamed Hadid regarding the hillside mansion in Bel Air he illegally constructed. After years of hard-fought litigation, Bird Marella …
September 7, 2021
Go to the postPaul Chan and Benjamin Gluck Named “Legal Visionaries” by the L.A. Times Business of Law Magazine
In the inaugural listing of “Legal Visionaries” by the L.A. Times Business of Law Magazine, Bird Marella principals Paul Chan and Benjamin Gluck have been included among a shortlist …
August 31, 2021
Go to the postBird Marella Wins Complete Victory in $100M JAMS Arbitration for California Bank
Bird Marella attorneys Ekwan Rhow and Kate Shin successfully defended a prominent California-based bank in a JAMS arbitration case, defeating $100 million in alleged liabilities. The plaintiffs had …
August 20, 2021
Go to the postBird Marella Showcases Top-Tier Legal Talent with 19 Attorneys Named Among the 2022 Best Lawyers in America®
Bird Marella is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch by U.S. Articles. Nearly half of the firm’s entire roster of …
August 19, 2021
Go to the postBenjamin Gluck Quoted in Daily Journal Article on FBI’s Return of Seized Property to U.S. Private Vaults Deposit Box Owners
In light of his recent victory in the U.S. Private Vaults case, principal Benjamin Gluck was quoted in the Daily Journal in support of the Institute for Justice’s efforts in retrieving their client’s property from the well-publicized FBI seizure …
August 10, 2021
Go to the postBenchmark Litigation Names Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk Among the Top 250 Women Litigators in the United States
Bird Marella principal Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk has been selected for inclusion in Benchmark Litigation’s 2021 list of the Top 250 Women in Litigation. Regarded as one of the top litigators …
August 5, 2021
Go to the postBird Marella Obtains Preliminary Injunction in a Mobile App Technology Trade Secrets Action
Bird Marella attorneys Ekwan Rhow, Grace Kang, Jon Jackson, and Aharon Kaslow obtained a preliminary injunction in a mobile app technology trade secrets action in the Northern District …
August 3, 2021
Go to the postBird Marella Protects Client’s Constitutional Rights in the U.S. Private Vaults Debacle
Bird Marella achieved a significant victory against the U.S. Government, protecting a client’s Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights. This matter represents just one of the victims in the highly-publicized U.S. Private Vaults seizure, where government agents seized hundreds of safe deposit boxes from customers of a private …
July 27, 2021
Go to the postNicole Rodriguez Van Dyk and Timothy B. Yoo Named in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List”
For a fourth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation has named Bird Marella principals Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk and Timothy B. Yoo to its “40 & Under Hot List.” The list recognizes litigation attorneys, 40 …
July 22, 2021
Go to the postNicole Rodriguez Van Dyk Honored as Lawyer of the Year by Century City Bar Association
Principal Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk will be honored as the Next Generation Lawyer of the Year by the Century City Bar Association (CCBA). She will be awarded at the organization’s 53rd Annual Installation Banquet Awards …
July 15, 2021
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