When You Need A Team of Experienced Litigators
In 2012, Betty Shumener, Robert Odson and Henry Oh opened the doors to their newly created law firm Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP (SOO). After working together their entire legal careers at some of the largest national and prestigious law firms in the United States, Betty, Rob & Henry ushered in a new and exciting phase of their legal careers by forming SOO. Founded on principles of teamwork, client-centric service and unparallel legal expertise, SOO is a boutique, exclusively litigation focused law firm. SOO specializes in litigating complex, commercial disputes particularly those that concern real estate assets. When you or your business is in need of experienced litigators, SOO has the team to take your matter from inception to trial and, ultimately, judgment collection
Shumener Odson Oh LLP
At Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP, our foundation is built on a commitment to excellence, prioritizing client needs, integrity, and camaraderie without compromising creativity or results. Our experienced attorneys, drawn from prestigious firms nationwide, excel in navigating complex litigation and business workouts both in the U.S. and internationally. They bring a proven track record of surpassing conventional outcomes and reducing costs through strategic problem-solving. Dedicated to innovative solutions, our team works tirelessly to tackle the most intricate legal challenges, ensuring our clients receive superior, efficient, and effective outcomes. This blend of commitment, experience, and creative problem-solving defines our approach and contributes to our reputation as a trusted legal partner.
Shumener Odson Oh LLP
Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP was formed with the unwavering belief that a law practice of the highest quality could be created in a stimulating environment that focuses on client needs, integrity and camaraderie. The lawyers at Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP are committed to providing the highest quality services in a cost-effective manner that compromises neither creativity nor results.
The trial lawyers at Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP come from some of the most prestigious firms in the nation, and have successfully handled bet the company litigation and workouts across the United States (from the northwest to the southeast) and abroad, in Europe and Asia. Just as important as their successes in the courtroom, at both trial and appellate levels, the lawyers at Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP have enabled their clients to successfully resolve complex workouts, with unique solutions that yielded better results for their clients than favorable trial and appellate verdicts, at a fraction of the cost. Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP is dedicated to bringing creative solutions to its clients through loyalty, hard work, determination and flexibility, and its lawyers take great pride in doing so, having built their reputations on that premise.
SOO's Legal Expertise
Real Property Litigation
Consistently recognized as one of the top tier
law firms in disputes touching upon and concerning
real estate interests.
Representative Cases include:
- Specific performance lawsuits
- Breach of Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Commercial and Retail Landlord Tenant Disputes
- Breach of Commercial Guaranty
- Appointment of Receivers for Income Producing Real Property Assets
- Developer and Contractor Disputes
- Lender Liability Defense
- Property Management Disputes
Complex Commercial Litigation
Complex commercial litigation ranges from involving high stake lawsuits raising novel legal questions to defending multi-party, class action lawsuits.
Representative Cases include:
- Breach of Contract
- Breach of Commercial Guaranty
- Lender Liability Defense
- Class-Action Defense
- Tort Liability Defense
- Joint Venture Disputes
Experienced Trial Attorneys
Each of SOO’s partners are experienced in handling those disputes that must be resolved through trial and/or arbitration. From beginning of the dispute to the conclusion resulting in a judgment or arbitration award, SOO has the knowledge, experience and tools to prosecute or defend your case.
Recent Trials And Arbitrations :
- 2022 – 5-day Arbitration in Orange County, California defending contract and tort claims against one of California’s most prolific plaintiffs’ attorneys resulting in a $1.8 million award of attorneys’ fees against plaintiffs in favor of SOO’s clients.
- 2022 – 3 week jury trial in Burbank, California representing plaintiff-business in a defamation lawsuit against social media influence resulting in a jury verdict in favor of SOO’s clients for $1.4mm
- 2021 – 6 week jury trial in Orange County, California, representing owner of mixed use building against tenant’s claims for breach of lease, resulting in a $2mm judgment of attorneys’ fees against plaintiffs in favor of SOO’s clients
Areas of Legal Practice
Real Property Litigation
Real property is considered “unique” property under the law. So too are the unique procedures, claims and remedies used to enforce real property rights. Since their practice began at large national firms, each attorney at Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP has made real property litigation their specialty.
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With Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP in your corner, you have the knowledge and experience of senior attorneys that have helped favorably resolve hundreds of cases with over $1 billion of assets at stake.
Learn MorePre-Litigation Workouts and Settlements
While each attorney at Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP is an experienced litigator, in many situations our clients’ interests can be best served through an effective work-out and settlement. The attorneys at Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP are seasoned negotiators that will help protect and further your interests while finding an effective resolution to the dispute.
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For expert legal assistance, visit us at Shumener, Odson & Oh LLP, located in the KPMG building, 19th Floor, downtown Los Angeles. You can also reach us through phone, email, or our online form for any inquiries or to schedule a consultation.