Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP Announce Partners' Recognition

LOS ANGELES, December 21, 2023, According to a news release by Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, partners Blake Alsbrook and Rusty Selmont are honored in the Los Angeles Business Journal's list of 'Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s' for 2023. This annual honor recognizes key professionals in the Los Angeles region, in their 40s, who demonstrate regular success in their respective fields and community participation. Accompanying each award, a brief profile of the awardees is featured, charting their career trajectory and recent achievements.

Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff lauds, 'The recognition of Blake and Rusty in this illustrious list reflects their professional prowess and commitment to their clients. Their devotion to the firm, the legal and business circles, and our clients serves as a true beacon of inspiration.'

Alsbrook's current roles include acting as the court-appointed receiver in 19 cases pending across various superior courts and the USA District Court for the central district of California. Notably, he recently served as the court-appointed receiver for a contentious Orange County divorce case involving a real estate empire exceeding $250 million and took on the role of lead counsel in the largest cannabis receivership in California's history. He also assumed the position of court-appointed receiver for over $20 million worth of retail and multifamily real property in West Los Angeles, amid a disputed foreclosure proceeding initiated by a secured lender.

Selmont specializes in intellectual property, real estate, partnership disputes, and complex commercial litigation. Believing that crucial legal decisions should not be isolated, Selmont insists on understanding each client's business upfront to ensure legal strategies are compatible and support the client's overall objectives. Clients usually turn to him for bespoke strategies for high-stakes business conflicts and tactical lawsuit evasion.

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP is a well-rounded firm offering a broad spectrum of business-related legal services including corporate law; litigation; intellectual property and technology law; real estate transactions and finance; tax planning and controversies; employment law; bankruptcy, receivership and reorganization; and estate planning.

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