Reuben Raucher & Blum’s Stephanie Blum Featured in Los Angeles Times’ 2024 Inspirational Women Magazine
We are happy to share that Stephanie Blum, head of the Family Law Practice at Reuben Raucher & Blum, has been featured in the Los Angeles Times’ Inspirational Women Magazine, published this month!
Stephanie’s recognition highlights her exceptional leadership, dedication to her clients, and expertise in navigating complex family law matters.
Read the full press release here.
Tim Reuben and Stephanie Blum Named Legal Visionaries by LA Times
We’re excited to share that Tim Reuben and Certified Specialist Stephanie Blum have been named Legal Visionaries in the LA Times Business of Law magazine! This recognition highlights their exceptional leadership and dedication to achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients.
Read the full story here.
Reuben Raucher & Blum Ranked Among Best Lawyers’ 2025 “Best Law Firms”
We’re honored to see the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms recognize Reuben Raucher & Blum’s dedication to client service. Thank you to our clients and peers whose feedback made this possible and congratulations to the RRB Team! You can read the press release here.
Stephanie Blum Recognized Among Leading Family Lawyers in the United States for 2025 by Lawdragon
Reuben Raucher & Blum proudly announces that Certified Specialist Stephanie Blum has been recognized by Lawdragon among the 500 Leading Family Lawyers for 2025. This list honors the top attorneys throughout the entire country who provide unparalleled counsel in navigating the complexities of family law.
Known for her relentless advocacy and exceptional litigation skills, Blum has earned a reputation for resolving high-conflict divorce cases and fiercely protecting her clients’ rights in custody, support, and domestic violence matters. Her expertise spans a wide range of family law issues, from securing multi-million dollar settlements in complex property disputes to defending clients in sensitive parental rights cases.
Blum’s recognition on this year’s Lawdragon nationwide list reflects her continued excellence in serving high-net-worth individuals and families, along with her dedication to upholding the dignity of her clients during emotionally charged legal proceedings.
“We are incredibly proud of Stephanie’s recognition on this list,” said Tim Reuben, Managing Principal at Reuben Raucher & Blum. “Her consistent success in family law and her dedication to her clients is a testament to her skill and unwavering commitment to the practice.”
With over 20 years of experience as a Certified Family Law Specialist, Blum has garnered accolades for her outstanding work, including recent recognition from the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Business Journal and the Daily Journal.
Stephanie Blum Nominated for 2024 LA Times Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards
Congratulations to Certified Specialist Stephanie Blum for her selection as a nominee for the 2024 Los Angeles Times Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards!
This recognition reflects Stephanie’s dedication to her clients and her remarkable achievements over the past two years. Recently, Blum secured a multi-million dollar settlement in a high-conflict divorce case, protected parental rights in a complex grandparent visitation dispute, and won significant victories for victims of domestic violence. Her strategic approach to family law, combined with her relentless advocacy, continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for her clients.
Please join us in congratulating Stephanie on this well-deserved recognition!
Stephanie Blum Named Among Best Lawyers for 2025
Certified Specialist Stephanie Blum has been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her outstanding work in family law. The Best Lawyers recognition is awarded based on peer-review surveys, honoring only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the nation across 150 practice areas.
“Stephanie’s dedication to her clients, unwavering commitment to excellence, and innovative approach to family law make this recognition by Best Lawyers no surprise to those of us who have the privilege of working alongside her,” said Stephen Raucher.
Blum, a Certified Family Law Specialist, has practiced exclusively in family law for over 25 years. Though her first preference is always to mediate spousal, financial and custody issues, Ms. Blum is also a fierce and relentless opponent in a court of law.
Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of $3M PAGA Claim for Mental Health Hospital
In a critical victory for a private behavioral health hospital, Steve Raucher of Reuben Raucher & Blum successfully defended the client against a PAGA claim seeking over $3 million in penalties. The plaintiff physician alleged that the hospital had misclassified its doctors as independent contractors and claimed that all employees were entitled to recover penalties for alleged Cal-OSHA violations related to COVID protocols.
The trial court granted judgment on the pleadings in favor of the hospital, ruling that the physician lacked standing to pursue PAGA claims. Raucher defended the ruling on appeal by successfully arguing that the plaintiff could not be classified as an employee under the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine, which bars hospitals from directly employing physicians.
The Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment, solidifying the hospital’s defense and preventing it from facing significant financial liability. This decision reinforces critical protections for healthcare institutions navigating the complex interplay between employment law and medical practice regulations.
Stephen L. Raucher Presents Insurance & Habitability Claims Webinar
On July 25, 2024, Stephen L. Raucher presented a webinar entitled Insurance Coverage Issues Arising from Habitability Claims for Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. Click here for a link to the presentation. Introduction begins at 8:07 and technical difficulties resolve at 11:59.
RRB Wins Bench Trial: Defense Victory for Property Owner Facing $1M+ Personal Injury Claim
In a decisive bench trial, Steve Raucher of Reuben Raucher & Blum secured a favorable judgment for a commercial property owner facing a significant personal injury claim. The plaintiff, hired by an unlicensed handyman to assist with debris removal, sustained injuries from a fall off a ladder and sought over $1 million in damages.
Given the handyman’s unlicensed status, the plaintiff argued that the property owner should be held liable as a statutory employer, making the owner responsible for the injuries. However, RRB successfully proved the handyman exemption applied, as the total contract price was less than $500—a key factor in shielding the property owner from liability.
This win protected the client from substantial financial exposure and preserved insurance coverage for the dispute.
Victory on Appeal: RRB Secures $1M+ Benefit for Commercial Property Client in Complex Partnership Dispute
RRB successfully represented a joint venturer in a high-stakes partnership dispute involving a commercial property, obtaining a favorable reversal from the Court of Appeal. The client had secured a judgment permitting him to buy out his partners’ joint venture interests based on a 2013 property appraisal. However, when the partners refused to complete the sale at the appraised price, the client sought an order to force the sale based on the judgment.
However, the trial court declined to enforce the judgment, finding that the price had not been set. Steve Raucher of RRB appealed the decision, arguing that the trial court’s refusal to act was an abuse of discretion. The Court of Appeal agreed and reversed the lower court’s ruling, ordering the sale to proceed—even instructing that the Court itself could sign the transfer documents if necessary.
Due to significant property appreciation during the prolonged litigation, this hard-fought victory will deliver a benefit exceeding $1 million to the client.
Daily Journal Top Family Lawyers 2024
Stephanie I. Blum is named to the Daily Journal’s 2024 list of “Top Family Lawyers“.
RRB’s Super Lawyers 2024
Reuben Raucher & Blum attorneys Timothy D. Reuben, Stephen L. Raucher, and Stephanie I. Blum are once again named as Southern California “Super Lawyers” for the 2024 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers magazine.
Stephanie I. Blum Weighs in on Elon Musk and Grimes’ Custody Matter for Page Six
Reuben Raucher & Blum Certified Family Law Specialist Stephanie I. Blum is quoted in Page Six regarding Elon Musk and Grimes’ custody case in Texas.
Stephanie Blum Honored Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers
Certified Family Law Specialist Stephanie Blum has been honored among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers in the nation in 2024. Read the press release here.
RRB Wins Trademark Dispute: Secures Injunction and Shuts Down Competitor’s Business
In The Peonies Shop LLC, et al. v. Trading Capital Corporation et al., Tim Reuben obtained complete vindication of client’s trademark rights, obtaining injunctive relief and eliminating a competitor’s business in its entirety after it was found advertising and operating a substantially similar business under a substantially and confusingly similar name as our client. Tim also secured our client’s right to seek $20,000 per violation as liquidated damages in addition to attorneys’ fees and costs.