2115 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Theodore Alatsas, Esq. was born the child of Greek immigrants in the early 1970s. Growing up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Theodore learned the importance of hard work and dedication to his community at an early age. As an exemplary student and community activist, Theodore often volunteered his time to help those who needed it. Theodore attended Brooklyn Technical High School, New York University and St. John? s University School of Law. During his early 20s, Theodore worked his way through college and law school, while at the same time actively participating and leading various civic organizations. Among these organizations are the Avenue U Merchants? Association, Citizens for Neighborhood Action, Change NY, and the Joint Council of Kings County Boards of Trade. Theodore?s community involvement was recognized in New York Newsday, the Bay News and various other community papers. After graduating law school, Theodore began the practice of law in the same location where his parents owned a Greek deli. Over the years, his areas of practice have become more specialized, focusing primarily on the practice of divorce & family law. His knowledge and experience as a neighborhood practitioner, has uniquely qualified him to handle a matter not only from a legal perspective, but with a compassion designed to guide the client through the process as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. Theodore remains active in his community, and has been nominated as a candidate for various public offices, including Brooklyn District Attorney and Brooklyn Borough President, and served as a member of the Public Service Commission Siting Board after having been appointed to the position by Governor Pataki. Theodore resides in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. He is also fluent in Greek and Spanish.
58 S Service Rd, 200, Melville, NY 11747
Mario Alba is a partner in Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP’s Melville office. He is a member of the Firm’s Institutional Outreach Team, which provides advice to the Firm’s institutional clients, including numerous public pension systems and Taft-Hartley funds throughout the United States, and consults with them on issues relating to corporate fraud in the U.S. securities markets, as well as corporate governance issues and shareholder litigation. Some of Mario’s institutional clients are currently involved in securities cases involving: Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc; Livent Corporation; Ryanair Holdings plc; Southwest Airlines Co.; Impax Laboratories Inc.; Super Micro Computer, Inc.; Skechers USA, Inc.; and XPO Logistics, Inc. Mario’s institutional clients are also involved in other types of class actions, namely: In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, In re Epipen (Epinephrine Injection, USP) Marketing, Sales Practices and Antitrust Litigation, Forth v. Walgreen Co., and In re Humira (Adalimumab) Antitrust Litigation.
314 Robin Hill Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, USA
Dianna L. Albini is a seasoned senior trial lawyer and a retired California Administrative Law Judge. With over 33 years of experience, As an Administrative Law Judge, she presided over hearings and trials, delivering written decisions on complex legal issues. Dianna’s meticulous approach and extensive legal knowledge led to a remarkable record of decisions that were never overturned on appeal. She maintained a 99% successful settlement resolution. Before her appointment as an Administrative Law Judge, Dianna founded and led the Albini Law Group in San Francisco, where she honed her skills as a trial attorney specializing in civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury cases. Throughout her career, she has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients, totaling over $50 million. Dianna is known for her integrity, leadership, and exceptional advocacy both in and out of the courtroom.
4824 Boxer Blvd, Concord, CA 94521, USA
Area of Practice: Civil Litigation & Personal Injury Law Dianna L. Albini is a seasoned senior trial lawyer and a retired California Administrative Law Judge. With over 33 years of experience, Dianna’s legal career spans a wide range of high-profile administrative and regulatory matters, including those involving federal and state entities such as the United States Department of Education, California Department of Consumer Affairs, and California Department of Developmental Services, among others. As an Administrative Law Judge, she presided over hearings and trials, delivering written decisions on complex legal issues. Dianna’s meticulous approach and extensive legal knowledge led to a remarkable record of decisions that were never overturned on appeal. She maintained a 99% successful settlement resolution of cases prior to trial at mandatory settlement conferences and mediations. Before her appointment as an Administrative Law Judge, Dianna founded and led the Albini Law Group in San Francisco, where she honed her skills as a trial attorney specializing in civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury cases. Throughout her career, she has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients, totaling over $50 million. Dianna is known for her integrity, leadership, and exceptional advocacy both in and out of the courtroom. Dianna holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Sports Administration from the University of San Francisco. She is licensed to practice law in California and holds certifications from various state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Florida. Her contributions to the legal field have earned her numerous awards and accolades, including recognition by the Consumer Attorneys of California as a Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist in 2020. From 2018 to present, she is also recognized by Lawyers of Distinction, Civil Litigation Top 1 percent Trial Lawyers in the US. Atty. Dianna is also recognized as Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ Top Rated Lawyer San Francisco. She has earned the highest possible rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary of California. Since 2005, she holds Life membership of prestigious legal associations like the California Million Dollar Trial Lawyers Million Dollar Verdict Association and the Multi-Million Dollar Trial Lawyers Million Dollar Verdict Association. With a commitment to fairness and justice, Dianna continues to make significant contributions to the legal profession and the community. She is indeed an invaluable asset to the Farahi Law Firm team.
801 S Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
Admissions: 1993, Nevada; 1994, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit. Judicial Clerkship Experience: Judicial Extern, Judge Lloyd D. George, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 1992. Judicial Clerk, Justice Thomas L. Steffen, Nevada Supreme Court, 1993-1994. Appointments: October 7, 2005: Appointed as an attorney arbitrator, by the Nevada Supreme Court, for the court-annexed arbitration program (mandating arbitration of certain civil actions involving less than $50,000.00 in dispute). Has been assigned to act as the court-appointed arbitrator in overseeing and adjudicating over 100 civil cases in Clark County, Nevada. Recognitions: Judge Sally Loehrer Pro Bono Service Award 2009, for outstanding services in civil litigation for a pro bono client. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project. Mountain West SuperLawyers, 2018 Lawyers of Distinction, 2018, Real Estate Law Publications and Lectures: Member and Senior Editor, BYU Law Review, 1991-1993 Author: Note, “Gentile v. State Bar: Core Speech and a Lawyer’s Pre-trial Statements to the Press,” 1992 BYU L. Rev. 809 CLE Approved Lecturer: “Commercial Real Estate Leases from Start to Finish”, National Business Institute, December 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada. “Fundamentals of Mechanic’s Lien Law in Nevada”, Sterling Educational Services, January 2007. “Nevada Mechanic’s Liens,” presented to NACM Business Credit Services Multi-State Lien Law Seminar, Tempe, Arizona, 2001.