About Greenberg & Bass

Greenberg & Bass LLP is a full-service business law firm based in Encino, California. The firm provides counsel in both litigation and transactional matters to local, regional and national clients engaged in a wide range of industries and professions.

Headline News Interviews David Adelman on LA City Business Tax

David Adelman, Greenberg & Bass

In his capacity as Chair of VICA (“Valley Industry & Commerce Association”), David Adelman was recently interviewed by Headline News about the City of Los Angeles’s taxing authority, and the current initiative to eliminate the gross receipts tax in LA. VICA is spearheading Ax The Tax, a coalition of business and community leadersdedicated to eliminating Continue Reading …

Save The Date: March 24 Seminar for Manufacturers & Distributors

Don’t miss the opportunity to interact with expert advisors to the San Fernando Valley’s manufacturers and distributors.  Join us at the Valley Economic Development Center in Van Nuys on Saturday morning, March 24, 2012 for the free seminar:  Thrive – Don’t Just Survive: Trends, Tips and Resources for the San Fernando Valley’s Manufacturers & Distributors.  Continue Reading …

Bankruptcy Specialist Richard A. Brownstein Joins Firm

Richard A. Brownstein, Greenberg & Bass

Greenberg & Bass has announced that Richard A. Brownstein has joined the firm as Of Counsel. “Richard’s exceptional background and expertise is a solid complement to G&B’s well-established bankruptcy practice,” stated James R. Felton, Managing Partner. Mr. Brownstein was certified by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Bankruptcy Specialist in 1995. Continue Reading …

James R. Felton Selected as San Fernando Valley Trusted Advisor Awardee

Managing Partner James R. Felton was recently recognized by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as one of the Valley””s Trusted Advisors. Mr. Felton was one of only ten attorneys selected for the award; for which dozens were nominated.  ”This acknowledgement is especially significant because the nomination came from one of my long-time clients,” Mr. Continue Reading …

VoiceAmerica Radio Interviews G&B Partners

The challenges facing today”s businesses are complex and often require the skills of experienced legal counsel. But, law firms are businesses, too — and are challenged by many of the same issues facing their clients – and a few unique to those practicing law. Jim Felton, David Adelman and Keith Gregory provide their insights and Continue Reading …

Jed Sonnenshein Joins Firm as Of Counsel

Greenberg & Bass continues to fine-tune its business-focused practice with the recent addition of Jed Sonnenshein as Of Counsel to the firm.  “Jed’s association with G&B extends the capacity of our transactional practice,” stated managing partner Jim Felton. “The firm’s business clients will benefit from Jed’s significant experience in contract disputes, business negotiations and formations, Continue Reading …

Partners Profiled in New Valley Magazine

Ventura Magazine Final Profile

Jim Felton, David Adelman and Keith Gregory are featured in the summer issue of Ventura Blvd, the San Fernando Valley”s newest lifestyle magazine. The profile on the partners and the firm is part of the publication”s Guide to the Valley”s Top Lawyers.  The three words selected to best describe Greenberg & Bass? “Creative. Sensible. Genuine.”

Corporate Social Responsibility Bill Is Focus of Adelman Article

The Corporate Flexibility Act of 2011 (SB 201), introduced to the California state legislature in February, is discussed in an article by G&B partner David Adelman. The Los Angeles Lawyer‘s monthly guest column “The Final Argument” provided the forum for Mr. Adelman to review the pros and cons of the pending legislation.  The Corporate Social Continue Reading …

John Yates Presents on Design Piracy Act

The Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prohibition Act (IDPPPA) was the focus of a recent presentation by G&B associate John R. Yates to the Intellectual Property Section of the Ventura County Bar Association.   The IDPPPA or Design Piracy Act, as it is sometimes called, was unanimously passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee in December 2010 Continue Reading …

John Yates Quoted in Daily Journal Judicial Profile

“You get your day in court with him,” said John R. Yates, attorney with Greenberg & Bass, LLP. “You get a full chance to be heard, and sometimes more than one.” Mr. Yates’s comments reflect his perception of Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner Matthew St. George, whose profile was included in the Daily Journal‘s Continue Reading …