Nelson E. (Nick) Brestoff, M.S., J.D.-- joins Stonefield Josephson’s Valuation, Litigation, Forensic and Advisory Services group after 34 years of civil litigation work. Possessing substantial expertise handling litigation cases involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty and environmental, employment, fraud insurance coverage, professional liability, real estate, trade secrets and unfair competition law, Nick brings a unique area of specialization to the firm.

Nick’s work at Stonefield Josephson will focus upon economic damages, discovery of electronically stored information and fraud investigations. He also serves on mock arbitration panels. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering from UCLA and his Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology, Nick went on to obtain his J.D. from USC, where he was also a member of the law review.

Some of Nick’s most notable achievements include winning Little v. Auto Stiegler Inc. (2003) 29 Cal. 4th 1604, a landmark case decided by the California Supreme Court on employment arbitration agreements, as well as City Solutions, Inc. v. Clear Channel Communications, Inc., 365 F.3d 835 - 9th Cir. (2004), which resulted in upholding a $9.8 million jury verdict for fraud and unfair competition. Nick is also the recipient of the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell “AV” rating for competence and ethics.

Professional Associations

• California State Bar
• Los Angeles Environmental Crimes Task Force, Chairman
• Organization of Legal Professionals, Advisory Council 2010, Member
• Valley Industry & Commerce Association, Board of Directors
• Ventura Boulevard. Specific Plan Advisory Committee and Plan Review Board, Member
• West Los Angeles. Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors

Education

• U.C.L.A., Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering
• California Institute of Technology, Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Science
• U.S.C., Juris Doctorate (Member of the Law Review)

Teaching Experience

• Faculty Member, E-Discovery 101A, and E-Discovery, the Next Level, for The Organization of Legal Professionals

Publications/Selected Cases

• “E-Discovery Duties and the Range of Sanctions for Failures to Comply” - World Jurist Association, Organization of Legal Professionals, Arizona Paralegal Association, SUE Magazine – For Women in Litigation, Know – A Magazine for Paralegals
• "The California Initiative Process: A Suggestion for Reform" - cited in decisions by the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeals and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles
• "How to Borrow Money Below Prime" - Simon & Schuster
• " How to Write Off Your Down Payment" - G. P. Putnam’s Sons
• "The Tax Aspects of Lease Option Contracts"
• "The Defense of Implied Assumption of the Risk: At Risk!"

Hobbies

• Supporting his wife’s charitable work making quilts for sick children
• Spending quality time with sons and grandson
• Pulling for the Los Angeles Kings
• Writing

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Contact Information:
310.432.7454
nbrestoff@sjaccounting.com
2049 Century Park East
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90067