Marla Merhab Robinson

Marla Merhab Robinson

also known as Marla Robinson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Business Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Employment & Labor, Corporate & Incorporation ... +2 more

1551 N Tustin Ave, Suite 1020, Santa Ana, CA

About Marla

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Business Law, Corporate Law, Entity Formation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance Law, Purchase & Sale of Businesses, Negotiation of Leases & Real Estate Sale, Aqcuisition and Finance Documents

39 years

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Entity formation and maintenance for corporations, LLC's, LLP's, limited partnerships.

39 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Proactive advice on best practices, discipline, termination , family leave, classification as exempt from overtime, harassment, discrimination and compensation. Preparation of employee handbooks, employment contracts, and employment forms.

39 years

25%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

General drafting and review of business contracts.

39 years

15%
Mergers and Acquisitions 10%

Represent sellers and buyers in the acquistion of businesses through asset purchases, stock purchases, mergers and other structures.

39 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-515 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Merhab Robinson & Clarkson

1551 N Tustin Ave, Suite 1020, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Marla Merhab Robinson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | November 21, 2011

Always on top of it!

We have worked with Mrs. Robinson for over 15 years and have always had excellent results and service. From legal advice and representation to contracts and paperwork issues like starting and dissolving companies, she has done it all for us.

Posted by John | May 8, 2010

Cient Rating for Marla Merhab Robinson

Marla Merhab Robinson is the consummate attorney. We value and appreciate her professionalism, trustworthiness, and knowledge. We have peace of mind knowing that Ms. Robinson is being proactive in mitigating our legal exposure in all areas of our business. We have experienced that Ms. Robinson's tale...nts and values permeate her firm. It is assuring to know that whomever you work with at Merhab, Robinson, and Jackson, you will be provided with the highest caliber of counsel and support.

Posted by Aimee | April 23, 2010

Marla Merhab Robinson - An Excellent Attorney

Ms. Robinson is an excellent attorney. She and her firm have represented our company as corporate counsel for over 20 years. I have worked with Marla for over 12 years and she is extremely knowledgable, articulate, responsive, helpful and the list could go on. She can write or revise a contract wit...hin minutes and is a highly effective negotiator. She and her collegues have seen us through countless lawsuits, corporate ventures, contract negotiations, employee matters, and more. She would be an asset to any company.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2009

Business-Minded Employment Attorney

Marla is a great employment attorney and an awesome all-around person. In my prior position as Sr. Director of Human Resources for a high tech company, Marla handled all of our employment related issues. She is knowledgable and great to work with. What's great about Marla is that she has a busin...ess background. Where many other attorneys often just give general advice and then say "it's a business decision," Marla can and does make a valuable partner in the decision-making process. With her business background she understands what it means to run a business and can advise accordingly. Working with Marla continues to be a great experience and one I recommend to anyone in need of employment law services.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2009

James C. Kieckhafer, CPA

Marla and I have work together on multiple client engagements. Marla is an excellent choice for middle market businesses. She has the expertise to handle most legal issues these companies face. She has expertise in employment matters, general business issues, and real estate transactions. Marla a...lso has worked on the sale of numerous businesses as well as the acquisition of businesses. Marla is very responsive. With her experience and business acumen, she quickly understands the issues and objectives of her clients. Her insights and legal advice are extremely valuable to her clients. I would strongly recommend Marla to any business.

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Marla Merhab Robinson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jame Mascaro

Business lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marla is a hard-working and experienced attorney, and is extremely knowledgeable about a variety of business law issues."

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Travis Burch

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marla and her team are no-nonsense practiioners that can dig down and focus on the real issues driving a deal. Her background gives her a business person's pragmatism to help move the deal forward and still navigate all of potential legal landmines in any merger or other business deal"

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Neil Pedersen

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Marla. She is a respected member of the Orange County legal community. She has a great reputation as a fine advocate and she has taught employment law as well."

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John Cannon

Business lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Robinson is a terrific attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Jackson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Marla is an extremely knowledgeable employment and labor attorney, with over 20 years of expierence in this area of law. Marla is a smart, conscientious and highly ethical business lawyer, with actual business experience, who works very hard and diligently for her clients. Marla is also very experienced in M&As. I highly recommend Marla."

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Fred Ashley

Business lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Lovejoy

Business lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work, without hesitation or reservation. The choices of responses to the questions asked here about "Relationship to the lawyer ... and "Primary practice area ..." are too limited. Ms. Robinson and I first met as opposing counsel in an M&A matter, and, as a result of my very favorable impressions, subsequently we have collaborated on M&A, general business and dispute resolution matters. Further, I have both retained and referred Ms. Robinson for and to my clients' interests in employers' employment law matters. Most importantly by my standards, through these experiences, I have come to know Ms. Robinson as an intelligent, extremely competent, pragmatic and successful problem solver, all in a manner consistent with her clients' objectives and needs. Ms. Robinson is a damn fine lawyer!"

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Fred Whitaker

Commercial real estate lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Marla Robinson is highly ethical and very competent. She works together with opposing counsel to get deals accomplished."

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Jennifer Tennant

Business lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Marla is one of the brightest and most talented people that I have had the pleasure of working for. Marla can focus on more than the legal issues at stake; she really understands the business impact of the legal issues. She also has the ability to explain complex issues in a way that is understandable to someone that is unfamiliar with the subject matter. I would highly recommend Marla’s work to any business owner, executive or other professional."

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Brooke Pollard

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer

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Kurtis Urien

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Martin Bell

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Swati Desai

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Patrick Casey

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Travis Burch

Litigation lawyer

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Rubina Andonian

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer

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Andrew Dallmann

Intellectual property lawyer

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Richard Golubow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Samuel Long

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hope Gray

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Andrea Gherini

Estate planning lawyer

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Michelle Lents

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kevin Gibbs

Family lawyer

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Thomas Clark

State, local, and municipal law lawyer

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Rosemary Amezcua-Moll

Employment and labor lawyer

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Douglas Evertz

Real estate lawyer

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Amy Stoody

Workers compensation lawyer

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Kevin Baum

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Crystal Heart Award, Laura's House

2014

Top Attorney in Orange County, Avvo

2013

Top Attorney in Orange County, AVVO

2012

2012 Top Orange County Attorney listed in OC Metro, Avvo

2011

Top Attorneys List in OC Metro, Avvo

2009

Woman of the Year, Orange County Association of Health Underwriters

Work Experience

2006 - 2006

Adjunct Professor, Western State University College of Law

1991 - 1997

Associate Attorney, Eadington Merhab & EAdington

1987 - 1991

Exec VP/General Counsel, Silvercrest Industries

Associations

2013 - Present

ProVisors NPA

Member

2011 - Present

Visionary Women-Alzheimer's Association

Member

2011 - Present

ProVisors

Member

1987 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1987 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2016 - 2018

SHRM

Member

2013 - 2014

Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - 2013

M & A Source

Member

2011 - 2011

Orange County Bar Association, Business and Corporate Law Section

Chair

2010 - 2012

HRIC

Member

2007 - 2016

Vistage International

Member

2006 - 2006

OC Bar Association Business and Corporate Law section

Chair

2005 - 2006

Mary's Shelter

Board Member

2004 - 2008

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2002

Western State University Alumni Association

Founding Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Expert Witness

Won

Sale of Sub Prime Auto Finance Co.

successful closing

Purchase of machining company

successful closing

Sale of Distribution Business

Successful Closing

Sale of Stock in Finance Company

successful closing

Acquisition of real property in South Orange County

successful closing

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Education

1983

Western State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of San Diego

BBA- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2020

2020

KABC Interview

So What's Your Problem?

2018

2018

Seminar

How to Close Your Law Practice

2016

2016

2015

2014

Webinar

Employee Classification and Overtime

2013

Your Money Talks Business Services Provided

2013

Webinar

Legal Issues in Social Media

2013

Webinar

Performance Appraisal Process

2013

webinar

Social Media Policies You Need to Know: Email, Facebook & Blogging in the Workplace

2013

Webinar

Health Care Reform: Health Plan Overview

2013

Webinar

Compliant Investigations

2013

Webinar

New Laws for a New Year 2013

2013

The Complex Web of Leaves of Absences

Leaves of Absences

2013

Radio Appearance

Money Talks AM 1530

2013

IBBA

Taught Legal Aspects of Business Brokerage Course 104

2013

CFSA Workshop

HR Policies

2012

Webinar

Document, Discipline and Discharge: The Right Way to Fire Employees in California

2012

Webinar

Making Alternative Workweeks Work For Your Company

2012

Webinar

Exempt v. Nonexempt Classification

2012

Webinar

Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors

2012

Webinar

Employee Travel Time

2012

Webinar

Brinker Ruling - What it Means to You

2012

Spring 2012 Conference

Iron Sharpens Iron - Intermediaries and Attorneys Creating Winning Teams

2012

General Membership Meeting

Employer & Employee Liability in Connection with Use of Social Media in Workplace

2012

All City

Sexual Harassment Avoidance

2011

Dealing with Problem Employees Seminar

Dealing with Problem Employees

2011

CFSA

Social Media in the Workplace

2010

presentation to HRIC

2010 Labor Law Update

2009

presentation for Friedmann & Friedmann

2009 Labor Law Update

Publications

2010

Orange County Register Choosing The Right Business

2009

Orange County Register, Ask The Attorney Educating Saves Time and Money

2009

Orange County Register, Friendly Advice from Experts Employers Have Rights, Too

Languages

English

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