Adam D.H. Grant made multiple well-attended and highly regarded presentations at the 2013 Android Developer Conference (AnDevCon) held in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam spoke about, “A Developer’s Dream: Never Having to Talk with A Lawyer (After Today)” and “How to Leverage Your Online & Mobile Presence in the Future: Stay Out of the Courtroom!”. Stephanie Mann’s article published at SearchCloudApplications.com provides some information about Adam’s presentations.

Adam D.H. Grant attends Los Angeles City Attorney debate between Mike Feuer and Carmen Trutanich on behalf of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

Mobile Applications: Are you giving more than you get?

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Gary L. Barr spoke in February at the Manufactured Housing Institute’s annual winter meeting in Arlington, Virginia. Barr spoke on the California Homeowners Bill of Rights and other California updates before the members of the organization’s Finance Lawyers Committee.

Gary L. Barr was profiled in the February 18, 2013 issue of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. The article highlights Barr’s skills and experience representing banks and other lenders in foreclose proceedings and loan workouts negotiations.

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Mark S. Blackman recently prepared an article for United Trustees Association’s UTA Quarterly titled “California Enacts Homeowners’ Bill of Rights.” The article discusses the ramifications of the new law and its likely consequences to lenders and homeowners.

Super Lawyers have named Lee Kanon Alpert and Gary L. Barr as two of the top attorneys in Southern California for 2013. No more than 5 percent of lawyers in California receive this honor.

Each year, a research team at Super Lawyers undertakes an independent, statewide survey of lawyers, compiles peer reviews and makes good-standing and disciplinary [...]

Senior associate Alex S. Kasendorf was on hand when State Farm Insurance presented a $2,500 donation to the Valley Traffic Advisory Council (VTAC) to support VTAC’s sober graduation program. Alex has been a VTAC board member for 1 1/2 years.
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Adam D.H. Grant was installed as President-elect of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association at the bar’s annual autumn gala on September 22. Previously Grant held positions as bar secretary and treasurer. He served two terms on the bar’s board of trustees.
 
Grant will serve as President-elect for one year before assuming the position of President in September 2013. Alpert, Barr & Grant has produced three past SFVBA presidents: Lee Kanon Alpert, Gary Barr and Mark Blackman.

Alex S. Kasendorf named to San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list.
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Mark S. Blackman is the author of an opinion piece in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on the recently passed Homeowner’s Bill of Rights. The commentary, titled “Homeowner’s Bill of Rights Opens Door to Frivolous Lawsuits,” appeared in the August 23 issue. In it, Blackman warns, “the Homeowner’s Bill of Rights will only serve to delay foreclosures for those who [...]

Gary L. Barr and Alex S. Kasendorf successfully represented their client before the Court of Appeal in which the appellate court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that their client did not owe the appellant $800,000 as provided in a promissory note. The appellate court also let stand an award to their client of attorneys’ fees and costs on appeal.

Current Secretary of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Adam D.H. Grant, was nominated and is running unopposed for the President Elect position of the San Fernando Valley Barr Association. He will officially become the President Elect after membership voting in September. Alpert, Barr & Grant has produced three past SFVBA presidents: Lee Kanon Alpert, Gary Barr and Mark Blackman.

The California State Court of Appeals recently accepted an Amicus Brief by firm attorneys Gary L. Barr and Mark S. Blackman on behalf of the California Manufactured Housing Institute (CMHI). CMHI supports the appellant Vieira Enterprises, Inc. (Vieira Enterprises, Inc. vs. City of East Palo Alto, et al.) in a case in which the outcome could have a significant impact [...]