Awards 

2007 Super Lawyers As published in the New York Times Newspaper  and Los Angeles Magazine February, 2007

"Our firm has helped change the lives of people and the laws under which they live," says partner Stephen Warren Solomon. The legal community agrees. Honored in 2007 Super Lawyers® for the fourth year in a row, Solomon, Ralph Barat Saltsman and Stephen Allen Jamieson have been partners for more than 30 years. Partner R. Bruce Evans was also recognized last year in Rising Stars.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson is the recognized standard bearer in obtaining and retaining alcohol licenses for all types of alcohol sellers. They recently brought their unique approach to Indian gaming and entertainment and have successfully represented various tribal communities in their efforts to establish their rights to the many uses of their land. As Saltsman states, "We come to work every day expecting to do something interesting and have an impact, and that's exactly what we do."

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson has successfully concluded cases for and aggregate amount approaching $75 million on the plaintiff side. When it defends cases, the results are equally impressive. "Whether on plaintiff's side or defendant's side," says Jamieson, "we apply our hard work, strategic planning and innovative thinking for the success of our clients."

TOGETHER, THEY CREATE A DYNAMIC LAW FIRM DISTINGUISHED BY THEIR ENTHUSIASM, EXPERTISE AND PIONEERING APPROACH TO PREVAIL AGAINST LEGAL OBSTACLES.

Recently, Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson argued before the California Supreme Court on the grounds that government lawyers shall not secretly communicate with the ultimate decision maker in what are called "ex parte" communications. The Supreme Court agreed and the decision's broad implications changed the law and the practice of many state and local licensing and regulatory agencies.

The firm's practice includes all areas of administrative law, state alcoholic beverage control hearings, as well as state and local government issues; litigation, civil, business and serious personal injury matters; land use planning; and constitutional and appellate law. Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson not only litigates, but takes pride in the fact that it tries its cases as well.

The firm routinely generates news, articles and provides statewide legal seminars.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson lawyers also contribute to Legal Help Live™, a weekly television show which airs on Channel 16 in Santa Monica and Channel 36 in Los Angeles. As Los Angeles's only weekly, live, legal-oriented TV talk show, Legal Help Live entertains, educates and highlights the latest in law, politics and current events.

The firm's motto is best said by partner Evans: "The diversity of cases and our firm's willingness to tackle novel legal issues, and to take novel legal approaches, keeps us at the forefront of the law, and of our game."