Our People

Meet the team that makes PSLF the #1 EDD law firm in California.

Attorneys

Assaf Lichtash

Founding Attorney SBN #285327

Assaf Lichtash

Founding Attorney SBN #285327

Assaf founded Pershing Square Law Firm, PC in 2013. He is an experienced employment litigator and EDD attorney. Assaf handled hundreds of cases before the CUIAB and he has successfully reversed Board decisions in higher appeals in California’s Superior Courts. Assaf successfully represented California businesses in EDD Payroll Tax Audits, and helped those businesses mitigate the effects of the audit and protect their business integrity by achieving compliance with state laws. Assaf’s vision is to make the firm a legal powerhouse for California’s workers and businesses who need to confront the EDD. Assaf is a graduate of Loyola Law School.

Charlie Minchenberg

Attorney SBN #325126

Charlie Minchenberg

Attorney SBN #325126

Charlie is an associate attorney at Pershing Square Law Firm, PC. Charlie has been practicing EDD Law since 2018 and has represented hundreds of individuals in EDD cases. Thanks to his broad experience, he has developed unique knowledge and skill in the laws, regulations, and procedures of California’s benefit system. This experience allows him to bring some of our most challenging cases to a favorable conclusion. Charlie is a highly conscientious attorney, who dedicates his career to advocating for California workers. He is a graduate of Loyola Law School.

Eldad M. Younessi

Of Counsel SBN # 301257

Eldad M. Younessi

Of Counsel SBN # 301257

Eldad is an Of Counsel attorney at Pershing Square Law Firm, PC since 2023. His practice with our firm is dedicated to advocating for California workers against the EDD. Eldad is an experienced litigator. He brings her strong skills to aggressively pursue and present facts to our clients in proceedings before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Besides his work with this firm, Eldad maintains a personal injury practice. He is a graduate of University of West Los Angeles Law School.

Case Management

Alexis Sotelo

Case Management Supervisor

Alexis Sotelo

Case Management Supervisor

Alexis joined Pershing Square Law Firm in 2020. She manages the Case Management team. Her goal is to ensure that all the technical aspects of your case are quickly and correctly completed so that your case moves forward as quickly as possible. Alexis is extremely detail oriented. She excels in managing the team with a large case load, and ensure that each case is examined closely to identify and prevent issues that might delay a positive outcome.

Genecis Hernandez

Case Management Associate

Genecis Hernandez

Case Management Associate

Genecis joined Pershing Square Law Firm in 2018. Her goal is to support pre and post hearing issues that may keep you from getting paid your benefits as quickly as possible. Genecis excels in early identification of such issues and in resolving them quickly enough to prevent any further delay to our clients’ benefit payments.

Alison Hernandez

Case Management Associate

Alison Hernandez

Case Management Associate

Alison joined Pershing Square Law Firm in 2022. Her goal is to ensure that all the technical aspects of your case are quickly and correctly completed so that your case progresses toward resolution as quickly as possible. Alison is very detail oriented and driven to excel. She will make sure all the specifics of your case are properly addressed to ensure you receive the highest likelihood of success.

Tina Flores

Case Management Associate

Tina Flores

Case Management Associate

Tina joined Pershing Square Law Firm in 2023. Her goal is to ensure that all the technical aspects of your case are quickly and correctly completed so that your case progresses toward resolution as quickly as possible. Tina is extremely committed to our clients. She takes special care to make sure any questions you have are answered, and that any unique aspects of your case are accounted for in your file before it is assigned to the attorney.

Client Relations

Dafne Naimi

Client Relations Supervisor

Dafne Naimi

Client Relations Supervisor

Dafne joined Pershing Square Law Firm in 2018. She brings her compassionate and humane personality to the process of onboarding new clients. She is in charge of the company’s client relations. Her goal is to ensure that our team is able to frame your legal issues and ensure an attorney provides you with a free assessment. She strives to instill a sense of clarity, confidence and direction in the early stages of your case.

Avital Imharan

Client Relations Associate

Avital Imharan

Client Relations Associate

Avital joined Pershing Square Law Firm in 2022. Her goal is to help you frame the issues of your case and ensure an attorney provides you with a free assessment. She strives to instill a sense of clarity, confidence, and direction as we begin the representation.

Our People

Attorneys

Assaf Lichtash

Charlie Minchenberg

Eldad M. Younessi

Case Management

Alexis Sotelo

Genecis Hernandez

Alison Hernandez

Tina Flores

Client Relations

Dafne Naimi

Avital Imharan

Company

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Let's identify your legal issue.

Are you an Individual or a Business?

Do you have a current claim for benefits?

Is the EDD refusing to pay some or all of your benefits?

Is the EDD refusing to pay because it claims you were overpaid benefits?

Does the EDD claim you owe them money?

What type of benefits are you claiming?

We are probably unable to help you, but feel free to call us at (800)-696-1206

Are you reaching out about an EDD Payroll Tax Audit?

Did the EDD already begin the audit?

Did you recieve a Notice of Assessment?

Has it been more than 60 days since the notice was mailed?

Unfortunately, It appears you are past the deadline to appeal. However, you can still call use at (866)-517-9823 to speak with an attorney.

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Your deadline may be coming up soon! Contact us as soon as possible before it is too late.

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