
LOS ANGELES – April 22, 2025 – Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a “Top Law Firm.” In addition, the firm’s Real Estate practice received special attention, earning a Top 25 ranking from the publication.
“We’re proud to be considered alongside other prestigious law firms,” says Managing Shareholder Hemal Master. “This recognition is a testament to the talent and dedication of our team to our clients and the Los Angeles community.”
Frandzel’s practices include litigation, documentation, equipment finance, bankruptcy, employment law and banking. Featuring nationally and internationally recognized attorneys who are renowned leaders in their fields, the firm partners with clients to develop practical solutions to solve their toughest challenges.
Frandzel was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as a Best Law Firm® 2025.
Frandzel is a recognized leader offering legal counsel and litigation services to financial institutions and businesses. For over three decades we’ve been providing clients with time-tested results and business insights to help them succeed. We are known for our highly responsive service, lasting client relationships and solutions that work.
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LOS ANGELES – April 21, 2025 – Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that Shareholders Hemal Master and Craig Welin have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries.”
Those awarded are “some of the best and brightest in a large and highly competitive world of Southern California professionals, but it is their dogged dedication to both clients and craft that make them worthy of this recognition,” states the publisher.
Hemal Master “specializes in lender representation, advising commercial banks, private equity funds and financial institutions on real estate and commercial loan transactions, workouts, liability defense and enforcement of lender remedies,” according to the feature. “His recent work includes leading a $125-million syndicated hotel construction loan and restructuring a $120-million credit for an engine leasing company.”
Master’s extensive knowledge makes him a sought-after speaker on timely topics involving finance. He was named a “Top 100” Lawyer last year by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
The publication highlights that Craig Welin “has nearly 30 years of experience resolving business challenges in creditors’ rights, bankruptcy litigation, real estate financing and secured transaction workouts.” The profile continues, “Notable cases include serving as lead counsel for a federal equity receiver in a $1-billion Ponzi scheme, achieving a full return of principal to investors and representing a bank in a $2.5-billion asset sale.”
Frandzel is a recognized leader offering legal counsel and litigation services to financial institutions and businesses. For over three decades we’ve been providing clients with time-tested results and business insights to help them succeed. We are known for our highly responsive service, lasting client relationships and solutions that work.

LOS ANGELES – April 10, 2025 – Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that the firm has been recognized in the inaugural Chambers California Spotlight Guide for 2025. Distinctions from Chambers Spotlight recognize exceptional small and midsize business law firms throughout the state.
Chambers Spotlight listings are based on thousands of attorney and client interviews designed to identify law firms and lawyers that demonstrate the top technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by clients.
“Being recognized among leading law firms is a testament to the talent, dedication, and client-focused approach of our team,” says Managing Shareholder Hemal Master. “This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel and achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients.”
Frandzel’s practices include litigation, documentation, equipment finance, bankruptcy, employment law and banking. Featuring nationally and internationally recognized attorneys who are renowned leaders in their fields, the firm partners with clients to develop practical solutions to solve their toughest challenges.
Frandzel was recently recognized as a Top Law Firm by the Los Angeles Times and as a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers in America.

Frandzel is a recognized leader offering legal counsel and litigation services to financial institutions and businesses. For over three decades we’ve been providing clients with time-tested results and business insights to help them succeed. We are known for our highly responsive service, lasting client relationships and solutions that work.