Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Beverly Hills
Lapidus & Lapidus provides effective, efficient legal representation to clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our attorneys specialize in civil litigation and advisory services across business, healthcare, intellectual property, real estate, employment, and entertainment matters. With decades of combined experience, we pride ourselves on understanding client needs and delivering strategic counsel that aligns legal positions with commercial goals. Our team, drawn from top-tier law schools, offers individualized attention at every stage of dispute resolution, from pre-litigation planning to trial advocacy. We maintain a strong commitment to the Los Angeles community through charitable initiatives and pro bono work.Our practice emphasizes risk mitigation, informal dispute resolution, and vigorous courtroom representation when necessary. Clients trust us to handle high-stakes litigation while maintaining cost-effectiveness and transparency. Our track record includes landmark victories in complex cases involving product liability, healthcare reimbursement, intellectual property, and employment law. We serve diverse industries including healthcare providers, entertainment professionals, real estate developers, and financial institutions. Our Beverly Hills office provides strategic legal counsel tailored to each client's unique objectives.
Services
Business Litigation
Healthcare Practice
Intellectual Property
Labor and Employment Law
Real Estate and Land Use
Trademark Protection
Copyright Enforcement
Employment Dispute Resolution
Healthcare Reimbursement Claims
Construction Defect Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in complex civil litigation
- Our attorneys provide strategic counsel aligned with commercial objectives
- We maintain a proven track record in high-profile case victories
- Our team includes graduates from nationally ranked law schools
- We combine personalized service with large-firm litigation capabilities
Services
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice handles contract disputes, unfair competition claims, and corporate governance matters. We represent clients in state and federal courts, providing strategic counsel to resolve payment disputes, intellectual property conflicts, and complex business torts. Our attorneys combine trial readiness with practical settlement strategies to protect client interests.
Healthcare Practice
We specialize in healthcare provider reimbursement disputes with insurance payors. Our attorneys handle ERISA preemption cases, medical necessity claims, and healthcare contract disputes. We work with hospitals and medical facilities to develop effective claims management strategies and litigate complex healthcare law matters in state and federal courts.
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property practice covers trademark enforcement, copyright litigation, and trade secret protection. We assist clients with federal trademark registrations, licensing agreements, and litigation against infringement. Our team has secured significant judgments in trademark and copyright cases across entertainment, fashion, and consumer goods industries.
Labor and Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services including wrongful termination defense, wage and hour compliance, and discrimination claims. Our attorneys represent employers in litigation while offering proactive counseling on employee handbooks, severance agreements, and workplace policy development to prevent disputes.
Real Estate and Land Use
Our real estate practice covers property disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and construction defect claims. We represent developers, property managers, and homeowners in litigation involving easement violations, nuisance claims, and environmental regulations. Our attorneys handle real estate partnership disputes and zoning challenges throughout California.
People
Ryan D. Lapidus
Attorney
Ryan D. Lapidus specializes in business litigation and intellectual property law. He represents clients in complex commercial disputes and trademark enforcement matters. With experience in state and federal courts, he focuses on strategic dispute resolution while protecting client business interests.
Daniel C. Lapidus
Attorney
Daniel C. Lapidus handles healthcare law and employment disputes. He represents medical providers in reimbursement claims and advises businesses on employment law compliance. His practice includes courtroom representation and proactive counseling to prevent workplace litigation.
Jim D. Bauch
Attorney
Jim D. Bauch focuses on real estate litigation and land use matters. He represents property developers and management companies in disputes involving construction defects, zoning regulations, and property rights. His practice includes trial work and alternative dispute resolution.
Sarah Stater
Attorney
Sarah Stater specializes in employment law and business disputes. She provides counsel on workplace policies and represents clients in litigation involving wrongful termination, discrimination claims, and non-compete agreements. Her practice emphasizes practical solutions for business clients.
Questions
What areas of law does Lapidus & Lapidus specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, healthcare law, intellectual property, employment law, and real estate matters. Our attorneys handle cases involving contract disputes, trademark infringement, employment disputes, and healthcare reimbursement claims.
What types of clients do you represent?
We represent Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized businesses, and individual entrepreneurs across diverse industries including healthcare, entertainment, real estate, and financial services.
Do you handle cases outside California?
While based in California, we handle cases in federal courts across the United States and have represented clients in high-profile cases nationwide.
What is your approach to dispute resolution?
We prioritize cost-effective solutions through strategic counseling and pre-litigation negotiations. When necessary, we provide vigorous courtroom representation backed by decades of trial experience.
How do you support community initiatives?
We actively support Los Angeles community projects and maintain a strong pro bono practice, reflecting our commitment to social responsibility and legal access.
