Partner
Larson LLP
The twice-selected former Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California, Hilary Potashner has been continually recognized throughout her over 25-year career as being among the top trial lawyers in California and the nation. Recognized by judges and peers for her “unwavering commitment to high-quality, client-centered representation,” Potashner is highly regarded by the bench and bar alike. Since joining Larson LLP in 2019 after serving as the federal public defender, Potashner has taken on many of the firm’s top white collar defense matters, investigations, and complex civil cases, as well as achieving appellate victories. She successfully defends individuals facing charges in both state and federal court in matters involving conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, and bankruptcy fraud. In her civil practice, she represents both plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property and contract disputes, civil forfeiture, misrepresentation, negligence, civil theft, and garnishment cases.