Overview

Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks, & Nessim, LLP is a national litigation boutique that handles complex civil and white-collar criminal litigation and investigations.   


We are trial lawyers recognized for our successful work across a wide variety of industries, often in high-stakes matters resulting in industry-changing trial verdicts and precedent-setting appeals. Our clients’ matters are often complex and frequently involve multiple forums and parallel civil and criminal actions. 

The firm represents national and multinational corporations, government agencies, closely held companies, partnerships, and individuals, and takes on certain business contingency matters on a selective basis. Our attorneys litigate and try cases in federal and state courts across the country and in numerous alternative dispute resolution forums. 

Chambers and Partners, internationally regarded as one of the primary arbiters of achievement in the legal profession, has consistently recognized Bird Marella as a premier law firm in Chambers USA. The firm has earned practice rankings in the selective Band 1 group of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite, and Media & Entertainment: Litigation.

Nationwide Trial and Litigation Counsel

From its base in Los Angeles, Bird Marella represents clients nationwide with global business interests, including numerous Asia-Pacific matters. 

Many of Bird Marella’s clients are Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and influential, high-profile figures, including:

Alo YogaFIGSPlains All American Pipeline
Brad PittGeneral MotorsProspect Medical
BTSGenting GroupQualcomm, Inc.
Cathay BankHerbalife International of AmericaSamsung
Charles Schwab, Inc.HyundaiScarlett Johansson
CJ E&M and HYBE Corp.JM EagleShopify Inc.
Compass International HoldingsKIASK hynix
Creative Artists AgencyLionsgateTesla
Directors Guild of AmericaLos Angeles AngelsToyota
E*TRADE Securities, Inc.Los Angeles ClippersUniversity of Southern California
East West BankPhillips 66Western Digital