Mr. William Francis
Managing Partner/Senior Attorney
As an attorney at Law and one of the co-founders a. Mr. William Francis has over 27 years of combined experience in the areas of Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, and Contract Law.
Mr. William Francis Professional focus and concentration encompasses all areas of Litigation. He is an experienced and skilled lawyer in both settlement negotiation and where necessary aggressive trial litigation. With the experience of over 50 Jury Trials and 100 judge trials, Mr. William Francis is a “force to be reckoned with”. His expertise in all aspects of civil litigation assists his clients in obtaining the compensation they deserve.
Kambiz Drake
Senior Attorney
Kambiz is a senior attorney. His practice focuses on Complex Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Business Law, Employment Law, Business Litigation, and Probate.
After 25 years of serving the Pharmaceutical Industry and over ten years of private law practice, Kambiz brings extensive experience in complex business law, employment law, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, taxation, and probate.
Client engagement and education are central to successful litigation, and Kambiz is committed to maintaining a high level of communication and education. He takes the time to truly involve the client and incorporate their goals, concerns, values, and feedback. Kambiz manages the relationship transparently so that his clients can see how their interests are being served at every stage of the litigation process. He collaborates with clients so they can provide valuable input to ensure that the legal strategy accounts for realities.
Makena C. Angus
Litigation Clerk
Makena C. Angus, B.A., serves as a Litigation Clerk, where she supports the firm’s civil litigation practice through discovery preparation, case management, legal research, and other litigation-related matters. Her work includes assisting attorneys with personal injury and complex civil cases, including matters involving environmental contamination, transportation-related injuries, and other liability disputes.
Ms. Angus earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in Sociology with a minor in Digital Humanities, where she was also a member of the UCLA Dance Team. She brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to client service to her work with the firm.