Informational Session Part 2 for Property Owners Affected by the LA Wildfires
Due to the strong response to the prior presentations and the need for such information, Hahn & Hahn LLP and Wolf Wallenstein, PC have offered another complimentary informational session and Q&A for people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Canyon Fires. Join us as our panelists address common questions, legal considerations, insurance coverage and claims issues, property issues, construction matters, and tax considerations in this next phase of recovery.
This event has concluded and a link to the recording is below:
PRESENTERS
Ellen Kaufman Wolf, Esq. | Wolf Wallenstein PC (Panelist: Fire Litigation)
Wolf Wallenstein partner and founder Ellen Kaufman Wolf has extensive experience handling cases involving breach of contract, insurance recovery, torts and mass recoveries involving large-scale litigation, multidistrict, coordinated cases, and class actions. She has represented property owners in Los Angeles and Malibu for many years and has helped recover more than $50 million for clients who lost property in Malibu’s Woolsey Fire.
Karl I. Swaidan, Esq. | Hahn & Hahn LLP (Panelist: Tax Considerations)
As a Certified Taxation Law Specialist by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a Certified Public Accountant, Karl Swaidan counsels his clients to preserve and protect their assets in compliance with tax laws. His practice focuses on business, estate and property tax planning.
Todd R. Moore, Esq. | Hahn & Hahn LLP (Panelist: Property and Insurance)
Todd Moore represents individuals, corporations and public entities in his litigation and appeals practice with an emphasis in real estate and insurance issues as well as business disputes. Todd is well-versed in navigating complex property issues.
Christianne F. Kerns, Esq. | Hahn & Hahn LLP (Moderator)
Christianne (Chris) Kerns is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Hahn & Hahn LLP. In addition, Chris actively maintains her legal practice as a member of the firm’s Business department.
RECORDED SESSIONS (PART 1)
For those who missed the January sessions or would like to view the material covered in the previous sessions, please click the session link below.
The links to the recordings are below.
Note: While some material may overlap in the two sessions, the session on January 16 begins with some more general information, and the session on January 23 has more Q&A. The information provided is accurate as of the dates they were presented. Please check with the respective authorities on the most up-to-date information.
DISCLAIMER: This is an informational session put on for the benefit of the broader community impacted by the recent fires. There is no cost to attend the session, nor any expectation that attendees would hire one or both of the hosting law firms in fire-related litigation. Nevertheless, under the California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 7.3, such an informational event may be considered by some attendees as attorney advertising, and we are therefore including this notification of such. Regardless of such notice requirements, this event is not intended as a solicitation, nor does it constitute as legal advice. Attendees should consult with an attorney regarding their specific legal situation. The information presented here may not reflect the most recent legal developments and is not a substitute for obtaining personalized legal counsel. Attending this event does not establish an attorney-client relationship with the presenting lawyers or firms.
