Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP

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With today’s high cost of doing business, company officials are demanding more value for their money, especially when it comes to legal representation. The attorneys at Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP, a full-service business law firm, are determined to surpass clients’ expectations.

The firm offers competitive pricing notwithstanding the sophistication of its lawyers. Because most of the attorneys at SHB have trained at big firms, clients interact one-on-one with some of the best legal minds in the business.

“We have the big firm pedigree, but we do not charge the big firm rates,” says Ronald S. Hodges, director of litigation for the firm.

They also have the skills. Leonard M. Shulman, Gary A. Pemberton and Ronald S. Hodges have all been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers® list again this year.

THE PERSONAL TOUCH

Since its founding as a bankruptcy boutique in 1992, the firm has kept its eye on the changing marketplace and its clients’ expanding needs. Today, SHB offers companies and their principals a diverse menu of legal services, including business organization and transactions, reorganization and insolvency, real estate and estate planning. When it comes to litigation, the firm taps the diverse skills of its aggressive attorneys, who graduated from top law schools.

SHB’s scope of services—unusual for a firm its size—allows attorneys to create long-lasting relationships with clients and to understand a client’s business from multiple angles. It is the type of personal interaction that was once prevalent in the banking and health-care industry—the type that is now so hard to find.

Attorneys also strive to become part of their clients’ team, helping to mitigate risk and prevent problems before they occur.

The partners’ hands-on approach to cases also leads to expediency and efficiency. “We do not have a lot of layers,” says Pemberton. “In larger firms, your case might be ‘touched’ by numerous people, which can lead to duplicating efforts and larger invoices.”

GIVING BACK For SHB, it is not enough for attorneys to do their best in the courtroom or boardroom—they must also do their best for the community. Within the last few years, the firm has contributed or raised more than $450,000 for local, regional and national charitable organizations. For its efforts, this year on National Philanthropy Day®, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County Chapter, nominated SHB for the Spirit of Philanthropy Award for businesses with 30 or more employees.

Employees do more than write checks. They get involved, either by sitting on boards, serving on committees or volunteering their time. Each September 11th, employees participate in a walk-a-thon to benefit local firefighters and honor the victims of the terrorist attacks.

“Businesses of all sizes have an obligation to support their communities,” Shulman, managing partner of the firm, says. “Our objective is to exceed expectations, whether it is for our clients or our neighbors.”

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