G&C is an exclusive real estate and business boutique law firm focused on the success of its clients. Representative clients range from start-ups and growing entities to fortune 500 companies, high net worth individuals, entertainment artists to large secular and non-secular, non-profit organizations.
Scott A. Chaplan, Esq. | Greene & Chaplan, LLP | Partner
Scott A. Chaplan is an expert in real estate development, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, construction and related litigation. Additionally, Mr. Chaplan’s practice areas include business formation, dissolution, tax-exempt and charitable organizations and entertainment law. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1964, Mr. Chaplan was admitted to the bar in California in 1991. He attended his B.S. degree from the University of Southern California where he studied success and accounting and earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University, where he was a member of the Pepperdine Law Review, 1989-1991 and Phi Alpha Delta. Presently, Mr. Chaplan is a an adjunct professor on Pepperdine’s faculty where he teaches entrepreneurship and serves on the advisory board of the Schools Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Law.
Richard J. Greene, Esq. | Greene & Chaplan, LLP | Partner
Richard J. Greene is a 1975 graduate, with honors, of Southwestern University School of Law, located in Los Angeles, California. Greene & Chaplan, LLP is the successor in interest to numerous law firms in which he was the sole principal or a partner, dating back to the early 1980s.
Mr. Greene’s experience encompasses a wide variety of banking finance, business litigation, business transactions, real estate, family offices representation estate planning, intellectual property and corporate matters regarding both for-profit and non-profit corporate entities, with special emphasis on faith based non-profit corporate entities.
Of Counsel-Litigation
Ray Kermani is a seasoned trial lawyer who consistently obtains favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients. His practice currently focuses on catastrophic personal injury. He is licensed to practice in numerous states across the country and has recovered over $80 Million in judgments and settlements for his clients. He has been selected as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” since 2017, an honor awarded to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the Southern California area under 40 years of age, and recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40.
Ray has tried cases involving motor vehicle collisions, catastrophic premises liability cases, defective consumer and industrial products, employment law, and complex landlord-tenant disputes.
Mr. Kermani is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law and a former judicial extern for the Honorable Gil Freeman of the 9th Judicial District in Florida. Ray is proud of his public service record and his active involvement with important public interest programs, including clerkships and volunteer services with the Los Angeles City Attorneys’ Office, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles, El Centro De Pueblo and Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. Ray also serves on the board of directors and manages the legal department of Casa Soledad, a non-profit organization that provides social welfare services to the community.
Of Counsel-Litigation
Mohamad Ahmad is a founding partner of Kermani LLP, a graduate of the UCLA School of Law, and a former judicial extern to the Honorable Dale Fischer of the Central District of California. As a first-year law student Mohamad was ranked in the top 7% of his class. Over the past decade, Mohamad has litigated numerous multi-million dollar cases across the country, including in the state and federal courts of California, Georgia, Texas, Nevada, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Mississippi.
Mohamad’s practice currently focuses primarily on catastrophic personal injury litigation. He has been selected as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” since 2018, an honor awarded to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the Southern California area under 40 years of age, and has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40.
Previously, Mohamad served as lead defense counsel in federal cases across the country filed by health insurers seeking nearly half a billion dollars in damages from clinical laboratories and medical providers. In 2019, Mohamad served as co-counsel against a nationwide retailer for the wrongful death of a child, and secured a $7.5 Million settlement for his clients, which is believed to be the largest wrongful death award for a child in Georgia’s history. In the same month, Mohamad obtained a $4.49 Million settlement for his clients in a business dispute on the eve of Plaintiff’s MSJ hearing.
Of Counsel – Estate Planning
Stewart J. Schwartz is an expert in estate and trust planning, dispute resolution and probate law. Stewart has served hundreds of satisfied clients throughout the state of California. He graduated with honors from UC Berkeley Law School, and has successfully argued a precedent setting estate law case before the California State Supreme Court.
Stewart provides skilled estate planning advice to avoid the expense, delay and difficulties of probate administration. Stewart will ease the burden of worry about the future. Stewart’s practice also includes estate and trust litigation, so that he is able to resolve difficulties created in the past, and help clients correct problems involving the property of deceased relatives.
Stewart is not only a knowledgeable specialist in the intricacies of estate and trust law, but is also a gifted interpersonal communicator. Estate planning requires sensitivity and good judgment about family relationships. Stewart understands the importance of families, and will advocate for your estate and trust needs as though you were part of his own family.
Mary is an established administrative and office management professional from the Valley, with extensive experience in various industries, including the construction sector. Her current role at Greene & Chaplan, LLP, aligns perfectly with her career aspirations, offering the stability she values and the opportunity to tackle complex challenges that demand a diverse skill set. Her commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to different environments make her a valuable asset to any team.
Allyssa’s journey into real estate began with her family’s involvement in fix-and-flip projects, which sparked her interest and enthusiasm from a young age. Growing up in this dynamic environment, she developed a comprehensive understanding of property renovation and market trends. This hands-on experience laid a solid foundation for her future career and instilled in her a deep appreciation for the intricacies of real estate.
Her passion for creativity and design led her to pursue a degree in marketing at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. During her studies, Allyssa honed her skills in strategic marketing, communication, and digital media. After college, her unwavering interest in real estate drove her to Southern California, one of the nation’s most vibrant and complex markets. She began her career as a marketing manager, where she fine-tuned her skills and deepened her industry knowledge.
In her personal time, Allyssa loves exploring the outdoors, hosting dinner parties, and traveling. These activities not only provide her with a sense of adventure and relaxation but also fuel her creativity and broaden her perspective.
Allyssa is a dynamic, talented, and deeply valued member of the Greene & Chaplan, LLP team.
