Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Los Angeles
Epps & Coulson is a Los Angeles-based boutique law firm specializing in Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights, Business Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Employment & Labor, Entertainment, Arts & Media, Healthcare, Intellectual Property, Non-Profit & Education, Public Interest, Real Estate, and Wills & Trusts. Our attorneys combine diverse legal experience with personalized service, offering integrated business and legal advice to help clients achieve core objectives. We prioritize lasting relationships, strategic advisory roles, and cost-effective representation in dispute resolution, transactional work, and corporate governance.Our team represents clients ranging from emerging businesses to multinational corporations, with practice areas spanning state and federal courts, administrative hearings, and international jurisdictions. We emphasize pragmatic solutions, regulatory compliance, and tailored legal strategies to address complex challenges across industries including technology, healthcare, real estate, and entertainment.
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
Business Transactions
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Governance
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Real Estate Law
Wills & Trusts
Non-Profit Advisory
Public Interest Law
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in multi-jurisdictional legal practice.
- Our team provides integrated business and legal advisory services tailored to client goals.
- We specialize in complex dispute resolution across state and federal courts.
- Our attorneys maintain active practices in emerging industries like healthcare and technology.
- We prioritize cost-effective, pragmatic solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
We represent creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings, including asset liquidation, debt restructuring, and creditor rights protection. Our attorneys handle Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases with a focus on maximizing client recovery. We provide strategic advice for financial institutions and businesses navigating insolvency.
Commercial Litigation
Our team resolves complex business conflicts through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. We handle contract disputes, partnership disagreements, construction conflicts, and employment-related litigation. With experience in state and federal courts, we prioritize cost-effective solutions while preparing for trial when necessary.
Corporate Governance
We advise companies on corporate structure, board responsibilities, and regulatory compliance. Services include entity formation, bylaw drafting, shareholder agreements, and governance best practices. Our attorneys help businesses maintain compliance with state and federal regulations while mitigating legal risks.
Employment Law
We counsel employers on labor laws, including wage and hour regulations, discrimination claims, and workplace safety. Our services cover policy development, harassment training, and defense against employment litigation. We specialize in class action defense and compliance with ADA, FMLA, and state-specific employment statutes.
Real Estate Law
Our firm handles commercial real estate transactions, lease agreements, and development projects. We represent lenders and borrowers in real estate financing, title disputes, and zoning matters. With experience in acquisition, disposition, and construction contracts, we ensure smooth property transactions for clients.
People
Dawn M. Coulson
Partner
Dawn Coulson specializes in bankruptcy and creditors' rights with extensive experience in complex financial litigation. She represents major financial institutions and corporate clients in debt restructuring and insolvency matters.
Gabriel M. Courey
Partner
Gabriel Courey focuses on corporate governance and business transactions, advising startups and established companies on entity formation, mergers, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries.
Jeffrey A. Cohen
Of Counsel
Jeffrey Cohen provides strategic legal counsel in employment law and commercial litigation, with a focus on class action defense and workplace compliance for large corporations.
Malika P. Ewart
Attorney
Malika Ewart specializes in employment law and corporate compliance, assisting clients with labor disputes, policy development, and regulatory adherence in both private and public sectors.
Paul Diouf
Attorney
Paul Diouf focuses on real estate law and commercial transactions, representing clients in property acquisitions, development projects, and financing agreements across California and national markets.
Questions
What practice areas does Epps & Coulson specialize in?
We specialize in Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, and Public Interest Law.
Do you represent businesses or individuals?
We serve both businesses and individuals, from emerging startups to multinational corporations across multiple industries.
In which jurisdictions do you practice?
Our attorneys are admitted in California, New York, Colorado, Texas, Connecticut, and international jurisdictions including the EU and England.
How do you handle complex commercial disputes?
We provide goal-driven representation through mediation, arbitration, and litigation in state/federal courts and bankruptcy proceedings.
What transactional services do you offer?
We assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate formation, financing, and regulatory compliance matters.
