Recordings Available: Informational Sessions for Property Owners Affected by the LA Wildfires
Our firm and Wolf Wallenstein, PC have offered complimentary informational sessions for people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Canyon Fires. The panel of experienced attorneys knowledgeable in fire litigation, insurance coverage and claims issues, property issues, construction matters, and tax considerations, focused on practical guidance for the next steps in recovery as well as a Q&A opportunity to address common issues facing property owners following a fire disaster. 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.
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.
Disclaimer: This event and material is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a solicitation nor does it constitute as legal advice. Viewers 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 or viewing this material does not establish an attorney-client relationship with the presenting lawyers or firms.
