Los Angeles – June 9, 2026 – Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced that attorney Kristina Ross has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation. It is her second consecutive year being selected for this honor.
“These lawyers have made their mark in fewer than 15 years in practice, with entire careers ahead of them to be the change they want to see in the world,” states the publication. Now in its fourth year, the competitive guide considered thousands of nominees after extensive research and colleague interviews.
“We are incredibly proud of Kristina for receiving this prestigious national recognition,” says Managing Shareholder Hemal Master. “This well-deserved honor is a testament to Kristina’s sharp legal advocacy and dedication to her practice.”
Ross represents clients in complex business and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts, overseeing disputes from initial strategy through trial and appeal. Ross began her legal career in insurance defense before focusing her practice on business and commercial matters. Since joining Frandzel, she has consistently delivered favorable outcomes for her clients, including securing advantageous settlements, defeating attempts to halt commercial foreclosures, and obtaining court orders striking all affirmative defenses in a high-stakes commercial dispute.
Frandzel is a Chambers California Spotlight–ranked law firm providing strategic legal counsel and litigation services to financial institutions and businesses. For more than three decades, the firm’s attorneys have delivered proven results and practical business insight to help clients achieve their objectives. Frandzel is recognized for its highly responsive service, enduring client relationships, and solutions that are both effective and pragmatic.
Los Angeles – June 3, 2026 – Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that Managing Shareholder Hemal Master has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2026 “Leaders of Influence: Mergers & Acquisitions” special feature. “These are the M&A pros we chose to recognize for exceptional leadership, knowledge, skill and achievements across the full spectrum of M&A and fiscal guidance,” said the publication.
“Hemal is a preeminent leader in financial services law, distinguished by his dual-threat expertise in high stakes transactions and complex lender-side disputes,” shares the profile. “As a trusted advisor to commercial banks, private equity funds, hedge fund and commercial finance companies, Hemal navigates the full lifecycle of the lending relationship.”
Beyond his traditional practice, Mr. Master enhanced his commercial insight through a three-year secondment at a major regional bank, where he managed hundreds of distressed debt matters and oversaw litigation across 45 states. A recognized thought leader, he frequently presents to clients and industry groups on evolving financial trends. He also contributes to prominent professional organizations, currently serving as General Counsel for the Western Independent Bankers and as a member of the Event Planning Committee for the Special Assets Management Association. Additionally, Mr. Master was recently named a “Legal Visionary” by the Los Angeles Times.
Frandzel is a Chambers California Spotlight–ranked law firm providing strategic legal counsel and litigation services to financial institutions and businesses. For more than three decades, the firm’s attorneys have delivered proven results and practical business insight to help clients achieve their objectives. Frandzel is recognized for its highly responsive service, enduring client relationships, and solutions that are both effective and pragmatic.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Kenna is the daughter of one of our legal secretaries. Lizzie will represent #TeamUSA at the #SpecialOlympics USA Games in Minnesota this June!
Lizzie, who has been part of the Special Olympics program since 2016, earned her place on #TeamUSA through her outstanding performance at the #SummerGames as a Power Walker. She will compete in both the 100 and 400 Power Walk events.
Beyond competition, Lizzie loves the #SpecialOlympics community for its incredible coaches, meaningful friendships and overwhelmingly positive spirit. In addition to Power Walking, she also participates in Bowling and Floor Ball.
We are so proud of Lizzie and wish her the very best as she takes the national stage this summer!
LOS ANGELES – June 1, 2026 – Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that attorneys Marshall August and Steven Bloom are featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s inaugural “Best of Legal” list. The publication highlights the premier legal minds and top-performing lawyers operating throughout Southern California across multiple core practice areas.
August has spent nearly 34 years at Frandzel protecting client interests in complex secured and unsecured real and personal property disputes. A specialist in provisional remedies, he routinely secures writs of attachment, writs of possession, and receiverships on behalf of creditors. August’s extensive practice also emphasizes the strategic, post-judgment enforcement of judgments to ensure optimal recovery. He is a frequent lecturer for the Los Angeles County Bar Association and client groups on creditors’ rights. August is the past chair of the Executive Committee of the Provisional and Post-Judgement Remedies sectors of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Bloom’s practice focuses on real estate and commercial finance transactions, including debt restructurings and risk mitigation strategies for, among others, commercial banks and other providers of financial services. He regularly counsels clients on matters involving complex financings, loan syndications and participations, the purchase and sale of commercial real estate and other assets, defaulted loans and lender liability. Bloom is also the former Chair of the Financial Institutions Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California. Recently, Bloom was selected as a top-rated Real Estate attorney by Super Lawyers Southern California for the 14th time.