E.P. was being sued by his former boss, a wealthy businessman who was represented by one of California’s largest and most powerful law firms. Mr. Lagstein, along with his co-counsel, mounted an aggressive defense and forced the plaintiff to dismiss his case.

Doctor A.M. was being forced to resign from his lucrative position as a cardiologist at a hospital. Mr. Lagstein, without the need for any litigation whatsoever, persuaded the hospital to continue to employ A.M.