Kent Mouton and Deniza Cruz of the real estate practice group closed $1 Billion of real estate acquisition, disposition and financing transactions in 2006.

Don Gottesman was named by The San Fernando Valley Business Journal as one of the "Top 25 Lawyers of the Valley" for 2007.

Kent Mouton was honored by his peers through his selection as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” of Real Estate in 2006 and 2007.

David A. Bernardoni recently joined Kulik, Gottesman, Mouton & Siegel, where he will specialize in civil litigation. He has represented a diverse range of clients, including large and small businesses in the communications, construction, entertainment, insurance and retail industries. Prior to joining Kulik, Gottesman, Mouton & Siegel, Mr. Bernardoni was associated with Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley.

Kent Mouton along with the real estate transactions department closed in excess of $500,000,000.00 of real estate transactions in 2005 - the third consecutive year that the department exceeded this benchmark value. Recently, Mr. Mouton has been honored by his peers through his selection as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” of Real Estate.

Don Gottesman successfully defended a dental prosthetics company against a multi-million dollar claim for alleged breach of a non-competition agreement.

Joseph R. Serpico of the firm recently tried a Superior Court case to verdict on behalf of plaintiff Paragon Villas Homeowner's Association. Upon trial, the Court issued a judgment in favor of our client for declaratory relief to enforce covenants, conditions and restrictions, and issued a permanent injunction. The successful judgment prevented a hostile group of condominium owners from blocking our client's substantial common area repair project. Additionally, we defeated Defendant's counter-claim to recall the Association's Board of Directors.

Joseph R. Serpico recently obtained a multi-million dollar settlement for a residential homeowner association in Long Beach. The association had sued for design and construction defects in the complex.

Glen Kulik was a recent speaker on the subject of common interest development law at a program sponsored by the Community Associations Institute.

Craig Berman recently completed the successful defense of a client sued for palimony. The plaintiff had been suing for $100,000,000.00, but the case was dismissed by the court shortly before trial.


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