Christa & Jackson

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Law Firm in Los Angeles, California
 
Address
1901 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, California 90067-6002
(Los Angeles Co.)
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Contact Information
Phone: 310-282-8040  
Fax: 310-282-8421
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http://www.christalaw.com
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Christa & Jackson practices in the following areas of law:
Domestic and International Law, Complex Business Litigation including: Class Actions, Contracts, Securities, Intellectual Property, Insurance Coverage, Real Property, Travel Tourism and Hospitality Law, Business Torts and Business-Related Disputes.
Year Established: 1993
Firm Profile:
Christa & Jackson is an established and dynamic business litigation law firm. All partners have substantial litigation and trial experience. The firm has a record of achieving excellent results for its clients. Its attorneys developed successful practices, most in nationally recognized law firms before forming Christa & Jackson as an independent law firm.

The firm represents a wide range of business clients, many engaged in national and international business activities. Many clients include out-of-state and international entities seeking California representation. The firm is a member of LAWorld, an international network of independent law firms offering global legal expertise.

The firm is dedicated to providing its clients with excellent and innovative representation, leading to outstanding results.

Firm Size: 8
Law Firm Affiliations:
LAWORLD: An international network of highly-skilled independent law firms.
Office Hours:
Monday: 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Rate Information:
Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Free Initial Consultation
MEMBERS OF FIRM
Laura K. Christa (Member) born Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 29, 1955; admitted to bar, 1981, California and U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California. Education: Brandeis University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1976); University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1980). Phi Beta Kappa. Speaker, PLI Conference on California's Unfair Competition Law, "Defense Strategies," August 2004. Author, "Applying Traditional Rules of Jurisdiction to Cyberspace Activities," International Bar Association, Newsletter of Committee 12 (Civil Litigation). Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1986—. Judicial Settlement Officer, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 1992—. Appointed 1997 to California Task Force on Complex Litigation. Member: State Bar of California (Committee on Administration of Justice, 1994—; Vice-Chair, 1997-1998; Chair, 1998-2000); International Bar Association (Chair, Section on Travel Tourism and Hospitality, 2003-2005; Co-Chair, Session on "Unfair Competition Law Around the Globe," San Francisco Conference, Sept 2004; Chair, Session on Websites and E-Commerce, Cancun Conference, October, 2001; Co-Chair, Panel on Websites and E-Commerce, Amsterdam Conference, October, 2000; Chair, session on "Advertising over the Internet," Speaker, session on "Media in Cyberspace," Vancouver Conference); Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (Board of Governors, 1992-1997); Los Angeles Copyright Society (Elected to Membership, 1995). Reported Cases: Corbett vs. Superior Court, et al., (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 649; Gutierrez vs. Autowest, Inc., et al., (2003) 114 Cal.App.4th 77. Practice Areas: Business Litigation; Civil Litigation; Complex Business Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Contract Litigation; Class Action Litigation; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation; Securities Litigation. Email: Laura K. Christa
Laurence D. Jackson (Member) born Clinton, Iowa, April 8, 1955; admitted to bar, 1978, California; 1982, U.S. Tax Court. Education: University of Iowa (B.S., with honors, 1975); University of Chicago (J.D., 1978). Associate Editor, Association of Business Trial Lawyers Report. Author: "Efficient Practice on Malpractice: Limited Disclosures of Privileged Information," XXIII Association of Business Trial Lawyers Rep. 1, 2000: "Getting Visual Information Before the Jury in the Opening Statement," XV Association of Business Trial Lawyers Rep 9, 1992. Co-author: "Motions in Limine: Getting the Judge's Attention," XIV Association of Business Trial Lawyers Rep 1, 1991; "Turning Your Client's Position Into the Judge's First Impression," California Litigation, Vol. 6, Number 1, Fall 1992. Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section Executive Committee, 1999-2002); Association of Business Trial Lawyers; International Bar Association (Assistant Vice-Chair, Tax Litigation Section, 2001-2003). Practice Areas: Business Litigation; Civil Litigation; Complex Business Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Contract Litigation; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation; Civil RICO; Securities Litigation. Email: Laurence D. Jackson
ASSOCIATES
Paul Kakuske (Associate) admitted to bar, 1997, California. Education: University of California, Los Angeles (B.S., Engineering, 1989); Loyola Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1997). Staff Member, Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, 1995-1996. Law Clerk to Hon. Audrey B. Collins, United States District Court, Central District of California, 1998-1999. Member: Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Business Litigation. Email: Paul Kakuske
Daniel A. Crawford (Associate) admitted to bar, 1997, California. Education: California State University (B.A., 1993); Georgetown University (J.D., 1996). Practice Areas: Class Actions; Wage and Hour Law; Complex Litigation; Business Litigation. Email: Daniel A. Crawford
Regina Liudzius Cobb (Associate) born Los Angeles, California, October 11, 1959; admitted to bar, 1985, California; 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1988, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., magna cum laude; J.D., 1985). Member, Board of Editors, UCLA Law Review, 1984-1985. Member, Executive Board of Judges, 1984-1985. Distinguished Advocate and Roscoe Pound Finalist, Moot Court Honors Program, 1984. Practice Areas: Complex Litigation; General Civil Litigation; Environmental Law. Email: Regina Liudzius Cobb
Henry G. Weinstein (Associate) admitted to bar, 1989, California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1985); Loyola Law School (J.D., 1988). Practice Areas: Class Actions; Wage and Hour Litigation; Complex Litigation; Business Litigation. Email: Henry G. Weinstein
LEGAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Robert Koehler Education: American River College (A.A., 2001); California at Los Angeles (B.A., 2004). Phi Alpha Theta. Theta Upsilon History Honors Society. The National Dean's List. Practice Areas: Litigation. Email: Robert Koehler
Alison J. Hyon born Seoul, Korea; Education: University of California, Irvine (B.S., 1993); UCLA Extension (Paralegal Certificate, 2005). Languages: Korean. Email: Alison J. Hyon


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