Our Associates

BLAKE CLINITE

Mr. Clinite was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He has broad experience in bodily injury litigation, premises liability litigation, business litigation, and entertainment law. 

Mr. Clinite graduated in 2017 from the University of Southern California, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He received his J.D. in 2020 from Loyola Law School and was admitted to the California Bar in 2021.

NIYATI PATEL

Ms. Patel graduated in 2017 from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Human Biology. She received her J.D. from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 2023. Ms. Patel has a diverse background working in the media, technology, and government sectors, both during and before law school.

ALEXI YEGOYAN

Ms. Yegoyan was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She has experience in bodily injury litigation, premises liability litigation, and tenant habitability litigation on both sides of the counsel table. Additionally, Ms. Yegoyan has a background working and volunteering in the medical field before law school.

Ms. Yegoyan graduated in 2018 from Chapman University, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She received her J.D.  with a specialization in Criminal Law from Southwestern Law School's 2- year SCALE program and was admitted to the California Bar in 2022. 

NEIL C. EVANS

J. RODNEY DeBIASO

Mr. DeBiaso is a versatile practitioner who has conducted all aspects of civil litigation, including many Superior Court jury and court trials.  He has extensive experience in Business and Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Automobile and Premises Liability, Trucking and Common Carrier Liability and Employment Litigation.

Mr. DeBiaso received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia in 1971.  He received a Juris Doctorate cum laude degree from Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton, California in 1981 and was admitted to the California Bar and the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, in 1981. 

SCOTT DALLAS

Mr. Dallas is a fifth generation Bay Area native, with broad experience in employment and business litigation.  He currently practices in the areas of professional liability and products liability defense.

Mr. Dallas graduated in 2000 from San Francisco State University, cum laude, with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Philosophy.  He received his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 2007.

ERIC TRAN

BENJAMIN M. LONG

Mr. Long was born and raised in East Tennessee. He has a diverse background of work experience, including estate planning, personal injury, and mediation.

Mr. Long graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He received his J.D. in 2024 from Pepperdine School of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 2024. 

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