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JUNE 2013 • $4 A Publication of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association Enforcement before Adjudication: The Writ of Attachment Earn MCLE Credit Give Motions to Dismiss in Bankruptcy Court a Second Thought Proofs of Claim: A Primer for Attorneys Permit No. 348 No. Permit Canoga Park, CA CA Park, Canoga US Postage Paid Postage US PRSRT STD PRSRT www.sfvba.org The Power You Need The Personal Attention You Deserve Lewitt Hackman is a full-service business, real estate and BUSINESS PRACTICE AREAS (Transactions & Litigation) civil litigation law firm. As one of the premier law firms in I Corporations/Partnerships/LLCs the San Fernando Valley, we are a powerful and forceful I Commercial Finance advocate for multinational corporations, privately held and I Employment family businesses, start-up companies, and individuals. 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