Meet the Attorneys Who Win When It Matters Most.
Bobby Samini Founding Partner
Bobby Samini is a nationally recognized trial attorney whose practice centers on high-profile, media-sensitive business litigation, entertainment disputes, and the representation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and sovereign family members. With more than 25 years of courtroom experience, Bobby is known for his ability to distill complex legal challenges into clear, strategic narratives—both in court and in the court of public opinion.
He has served as lead counsel in numerous multimillion-dollar trials involving headline-making clients such as the National Basketball Association (NBA), entertainment platform TMZ, real estate tech giant Zillow, and Mitsubishi Motors North America. His client roster includes Grammy Award-winning artist T-Pain, DJ Paul of the Oscar-winning group Three 6 Mafia, and former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
Bobby is frequently retained by members of royal families from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to handle business and litigation matters in the United States and abroad. His global clientele relies on his discretion, legal acumen, and ability to craft bespoke solutions in times of reputational risk and crisis.
A sought-after legal analyst, Bobby has appeared on national broadcasts including Anderson Cooper 360°, The Today Show, CNN’s New Day, and Bloomberg Television. His commentary has been featured in Slate, Law360, Law & Crime, and Hollywood Life, where his insights help bridge the gap between law and public narrative.
Education:
- J.D., The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
- B.A., Political Science, University of Southern California
Professional and Civic Leadership:
- Board of Directors, UC Berkeley School of Law Civil Justice Research Initiative
- Board of Directors, Orange County Gang Reduction & Intervention Partnership (GRIP)
Benjamin M. Cutchshaw Founding Partner
Benjamin M. Cutchshaw is a seasoned trial attorney who represents clients in complex commercial disputes, with a practice spanning business litigation, real estate, employment matters, professional liability, and intellectual property. Known for his clarity in the courtroom and strategic foresight at the negotiating table, Benjamin has successfully handled high-stakes cases across industries including tech, retail, hospitality, and global infrastructure.
He has served as lead trial counsel in federal and state courts, prevailed in international arbitrations, and defended clients in more than 20 jurisdictions simultaneously. His recent work includes securing a unanimous jury verdict in a federal fraud case against a global beverage manufacturer, defeating class certification in a multimillion-dollar consumer action, and successfully representing a U.S. contractor in an international arbitration involving construction defects at military installations in Iraq.
Before entering the legal profession, Benjamin worked as a technology specialist for a global telecommunications provider and later as a consultant for early-stage tech startups. This technical foundation informs his litigation approach and enhances his ability to represent clients in cases involving trade secrets, data, and emerging technologies.
Education:
- J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Dean’s Scholar
- B.S., Business, Pepperdine University
- Oxford University, International Business
Theodore G. Spanos Founding Partner
Theodore G. Spanos is a senior trial attorney with over three decades of experience representing clients in complex civil and commercial litigation. He is Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and has successfully handled high-profile cases involving contract disputes, business torts, securities, antitrust, real estate, insurance, and employment law.
Ted’s litigation practice includes both plaintiff and defense work in state and federal courts, with deep experience resolving claims related to unfair business practices, breach of fiduciary duty, civil RICO, and class action defense. He has guided clients through regulatory investigations, including those conducted by the SEC and NASD (now FINRA), and regularly represents corporations, financial institutions, and executives in matters involving significant exposure and reputational risk.
With particular experience across the financial services, health care, technology, and energy sectors, Ted has advised institutional clients in a range of disputes—from complex lease and partnership issues to title, boundary, and real estate ownership conflicts. He has also represented officers and directors in sensitive employment-related litigation.
Ted’s reputation for strategic advocacy and practical counsel has made him a trusted advisor to companies facing high-stakes legal challenges.
Education:
- J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1986
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1983
Professional Affiliations:
- Orange County Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Who’s Who of Outstanding Professionals
Ignacio J. Lazo Founding Partner
Ignacio J. Lazo is a highly experienced transactional and litigation attorney whose practice spans business formation, commercial finance, real estate, and secured transactions. For decades, he has advised clients across industries on the formation, structuring, and operation of business entities, with a particular emphasis on loan documentation, equipment leasing and finance, vendor/supplier agreements, and all matters involving the Uniform Commercial Code.
His real estate practice is equally broad, representing buyers, sellers, lenders, title insurers, landlords, tenants, and developers in joint ventures, commercial and ground leases, portfolio financing, and IRC § 1031 exchanges. He is also experienced in hospitality, restaurant, and franchise operations, offering end-to-end counsel for business owners in those sectors.
Ignacio has held leadership roles in the legal community, including as Chair of the Post-Judgment Remedies Subsection of the State Bar of California’s Business Law Section and as a member of both the Ethics Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Committee.
Earlier in his career, Ignacio focused on bankruptcy and insolvency law, representing debtors-in-possession, trustees, creditors’ committees, and secured/unsecured creditors in adversary proceedings, contested matters, and assignments for the benefit of creditors. His experience spans Chapters 7, 11, and 13 and has informed his holistic, cross-disciplinary legal approach.
Education:
- J.D., University of California, Berkeley – Boalt Hall School of Law
- A.B., Political Science (Departmental Honors), Stanford University
Nicole C. Prado Founding Partner
Nicole C. Prado is a litigation attorney with over a decade of experience navigating complex business disputes in state and federal courts. Her practice spans a wide range of industries, including entertainment, real estate, construction, automotive, manufacturing, food franchising, and nutraceuticals. Known for her thorough command of discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation, Nicole has played key roles in high-stakes cases from inception through verdict.
She has second-chaired more than ten jury trials, contributing strategic insight and courtroom presence in matters involving breach of contract, business torts, and other commercial conflicts. Nicole’s clients value her sharp litigation instincts, precision in advocacy, and ability to adapt to the nuances of diverse business sectors.
Education:
- J.D., Southwestern University School of Law
- B.A., Economics, University of California, Los Angeles