SACKS GLAZIER FRANKLIN & LODISE PARTNERS NAMED TO
2011 EDITION OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA®

 
August 17, 2010

LOS ANGELES, CA - All four Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise partners were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  Terrence M. Franklin, Kenneth M. Glazier, Margaret G. Lodise and Robert N. Sacks were recognized for their work in trust and estate litigation. 

Selection to Best Lawyers is based on a comprehensive and meticulous peer-review survey comprising more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country.

July 26, 2010

LOS ANGELES, CA – The trust and estate litigation firm, Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP, has added two new attorneys to its team: J’lene C. Mortimer and Lindsay K. Larris. 

J’lene and Lindsay are both talented litigators.  We look forward to the contributions they will make on behalf of our clients and the firm,” said managing partner Kenneth Glazier. 

Ms. Mortimer was previously a litigation associate with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP.  She received her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, and was the Executive Editor of the Virginia Journal of Law and Technology.  Ms. Mortimer is a member of the State Bar of California, United States District Court, Central District of California.

Prior to joining Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise, Ms. Larris was a litigation associate with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP.  She obtained her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she served as the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Animal Law and Ethics and Associate Editor of the Journal of International Economic Law.  She is a member of the State Bar of California.

Associate Jessica Uzcategui Recognized in
2010 Southern California Super Lawyers - Rising Stars

LOS ANGELES, CA - Jessica Uzcategui, Associate with Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise LLP, has been named to the 2010 Super Lawyers - Rising Stars list for her work in Trust & Estate Litigation. This is the third year Ms. Uzcategui has been on the list. 

Rising Stars is a listing of top lawyers who are 40 years old and younger who have been in practice 10 years or less. The selections for this esteemed list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters, Legal division. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

PARTNER TERRENCE FRANKLIN NOMINATED TO ABA COUNCIL FOR
REAL PROPERTY, TRUST & ESTATE LAW SECTION

January 26, 2010

LOS ANGELES, CA – Partner Terrence Franklin with the trusts and estates litigation firm, Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP, has been nominated to the American Bar Association Council for the Real Property, Trust & Estate Law section. The Council serves as the governing body of the section and oversees communications, continuing legal education, membership, nominations, government submissions, and more. This is Mr. Franklin’s first term serving on the Council, which will run until August 2012.

“It’s an honor to be selected to serve among an esteemed group of colleagues,” said Mr. Franklin. “I look forward to building upon the previous term’s successes and enhancing the section’s mission overall.

The ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law consists of nearly 30,000 members and is the third largest ABA section.

SACKS, GLAZIER, FRANKLIN & LODISE PARTNERS AGAIN RECOGNIZED AS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS FOR 2010

LOS ANGELES - All Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise partners have been named 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers for their successes in Trust & Estate Litigation:

Terrence M. Franklin was honored for a sixth year.

Kenneth M. Glazier was honored for a fifth year.

Margaret G. Lodise was honored for a sixth year.

Robert N. Sacks was honored for a seventh year.

Only five percent of the lawyers in Southern California are named by Super Lawyers. The selections for Super Lawyers are made by Law & Politics, a division of Key Professional Media, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn. Each year, Law & Politics undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by Law & Politics’ attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

PARTNER MARGARET LODISE RECOGNIZED IN
LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL’S “WHO’S WHO IN L.A. LAW”

October 5, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA – Partner Margaret Lodise was featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal special report, “Who’s Who in L.A. Law 2009” recognizing the area’s top 100 lawyers. Ms. Lodise was acknowledged for her work in trusts and estates litigation with prominent clients such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Northern Trust, Wells Fargo and Michael Jackson’s children. She was one of six attorneys included in the trusts and estates category. “I’m pleased to be selected,” said Ms. Lodise. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized among so many talented Los Angeles attorneys.”

The Los Angeles Business Journal surveyed local recruiters, various legal experts, and lawyers themselves to compile the Top 100 Lawyers, which was grouped into 12 practice areas.

PARTNER MARGARET LODISE
APPOINTED GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S CHILDREN

--Ms. Lodise chosen to protect minors’ interests in the estate proceedings--

August 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA – Partner Margaret Lodise was selected by Superior Court Judge, Mitchell Beckloff, as Guardian ad Litem of Michael Jackson’s children - "Prince" Michael, Paris, and Prince "Blanket” - to represent their financial interests in all matters relating to their father’s estate. As guardian ad litem, Ms. Lodise will advocate on behalf of the children in connection with their rights in their father’s estate, including the resolution of certain contracts proposed by the estate’s Special Administrators, John Branca and John McClain, but opposed in part by Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s mother and another beneficiary, who opposes certain elements of the contracts.

“It’s critical that the children’s best interests are taken into consideration, and I will work with the court to resolve these matters in a timely manner,” said Ms. Lodise. This ongoing story has been covered in prominent media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Daily Journal, KPCC, and more.

SACKS GLAZIER FRANKLIN & LODISE LLP
SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS APPEAL IN PUBLISHED OPINION

--Terrence Franklin and Matthew McMurtrey obtain affirmation in probate case--

April 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA - The trusts and estates litigation firm, Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP, announced that attorneys, partner Terrence Franklin and Of Counsel Matthew McMurtrey, successfully defended an appeal brought against the firm's client on the important issue of when ambiguous language contained in a trust document may be reformed without violating the trust's no contest clause. Although most appellate court decisions are not certified for publication, this is Mr. Franklin's fourth successful published California appellate court or Supreme Court decision.

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All Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise Partners Recognized as 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers

LOS ANGELES - All Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise partners have been named 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers:

Terrence M. Franklin was honored for a fifth year for his successes in Estate Planning & Probate.

Margaret G. Lodise was honored for a fifth year for her achievements in Trust & Estate Litigation.

Kenneth M. Glazier was honored for a fourth year for successes in Trust & Estate Litigation.

Robert N. Sacks was honored for a sixth year for his accomplishments in Trust & Estate Litigation.

Only the top 5% of attorneys in Southern California are selected for this annual list, which is based on extensive research, including a nine-month selection process, a blue-ribbon panel review, independent research by Law & Politics Magazine and data verification to confirm merit.

Attorney Lisa Wick Joins Trusts & Estates Litigation Firm
Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP

October 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES, CA – The trust and estate litigation firm, Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP, has announced the addition of attorney G. Lisa Wick. Ms. Wick’s practice includes all aspects of trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation. The firm’s clients include individual beneficiaries, personal representatives, charitable organizations and educational institutions, as well as individual and corporate fiduciaries.

“We’re pleased to welcome Lisa as the eighth lawyer in our firm,” said managing partner Kenneth Glazier. “Her depth of litigation expertise and leadership skills align well with the work we do for our clients, and will enhance the firm as a whole.”

Prior to joining Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise, Ms. Wick was a civil and appellate litigator at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges LLP. She received her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and her J.D. from Yale Law School in 2004. Ms. Wick is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and American Bar Association, as well as the Black Women Lawyers Bar Association.

Attorney Benazeer Roshan Joins Trusts & Estates Litigation Firm Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP

October 7, 2008

Los Angeles, CA - The trusts and estates litigation firm, Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP, has announced the addition of attorney Benazeer ("Benny") Roshan. Ms. Roshan's practice will encompass all aspects of trust, estate and conservatorship mediation and litigation. The firm's clients include individual beneficiaries, personal representatives, charitable organizations and educational institutions, as well as individual and corporate fiduciaries.

"We're fortunate to have Benny join our team as we continue to expand our trust and estate litigation firm," said managing partner Kenneth Glazier. "Her extensive litigation experience will be an asset to our firm and to our clients."

Prior to joining Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise, Ms. Roshan was a commercial litigator at Baker Hostetler LLP. She received her B.A. in Psychology, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles and her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law.

Jessica Uzcategui Awarded Benjamin Aranda III Outstanding Public Service Award

by the Los Angeles County Bar Association

June 26, 2008

Jessica A. Uzcategui, an attorney with the trust and estate litigation firm Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise LLP, recently received the Benjamin Aranda III Outstanding Public Service Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Ms. Uzcategui was recognized for her work with the Barristers Domestic Violence Project, which provides pro bono legal assistance to clients seeking restraining orders against violent partners or family members. Ms. Uzcategui has volunteered her time to the Project since September 2005.

Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise Of Counsel and Associate Recognized as 2007 Southern California Super Lawyers - Rising Stars

LOS ANGELES- Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise Of Counsel, Matthew McMurtrey, and Associate Jessica Uzcategui, have been recognized as 2007 Super Lawyers - Rising Stars:

Matthew McMurtrey was honored for a second year for his accomplishments in Trust & Estate Litigation.

Jessica Uzcategui was honored for a second year for her accomplishments in Trust & Estate Litigation.

The Rising Star selection process includes peer nominations of "the best up-and-coming" attorneys, plus independent research and data verification by Law & Politics Media, Inc. to evaluate merit. Only 2.5% of licensed, practicing attorneys in Southern California meeting established requirements receive the designation.

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