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Southwest Mobile Storage - Best Mobile Storage & Office Containers In Encino, CA

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.

While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Encino, CA offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.

Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.

Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:

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NO MATTER YOUR NEED, WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

STORE AT YOUR LOCATION

We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.

STORE AT OUR LOCATION

Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.

CUSTOM STORAGE

Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.

LOCAL MOVE

Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.

LONG-DISTANCE MOVE

Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.

MOVING & STORAGE

We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.

OFFICE USE

Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.

BUSINESS USE

If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level

CUSTOM USE

We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.

You'll get your own dedicated storage and container expert to serve as your one point of contact for easy, convenient service you can trust.
With our wide selection of intermodal containers for sale and rent, you'll find exactly what you need, from size, to type and condition.
We maintain our rental fleet to the highest standard - our integrity depends on it.
Our certified, experienced Conex container modification experts have more than 500 years combined experience modifying ISO containers.
All of our containers come with high security dual-locking system for no additional charge, so you can rest assured your stored items stay safe and that you don't have to pay extra for it.
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At our unrivaled 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility, ensuring your custom shipping container is made exactly to your specifications.
With our level of service, quality and expertise, you won't find a better value anywhere else.
Our portable offices include lighting and electrical outlets, internet hookups, HVAC and were crafted by our in-house steel container fabrication experts for top-quality construction.

Premium Quality - High Security

With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.

Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.

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SMS Mobile Storage Containers have these high quality features:

1/8" thick steel plate bottom side rails
High strength steel supporting cross members
1 1/8" thick hardwood floor with galvanized self-tapping screws
16-gauge corrugated steel walls
16-gauge roof
270-degree swing cargo door(s)
High security dual-locking system*
Spot-grinded, primed & repainted with a beige high-grade water reducible alkyd direct-to-metal enamel*
* Comes standard on all rental units

SMS portable workspace containers have these structural features:

High security window bars, lever & deadbolt set with lock box
Studs & R-19 Insulation covered with wood paneling
1 1/8" marine board floor is covered with a durable single part gray epoxy coating
Dual pane low-E horizontal sliding windows with screens and miniblinds
18 Gauge steel polystyrene core 3-hour fire rated personnel door
All of our workspaces are manufactured in-house and arrive new or restored to factory specifications
Exterior load center operating on 100 Amp single phase 230 Volt power
Light switch, receptacles and 4' light fixtures; all wiring is Romex 12/2
CAT-6 voice and data lines with electrical junction box
HVAC units ranging from 1 ton to 2 ton on rentals; ability to customize up to 10 tons of cooling

Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.

At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.

EVERY ONE OF OUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR RENT IN Encino, CA, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:

High-security slide-bolt locking system and extra-long lock box, giving you twice the security and peace of mind.
No holes to ensure your rental shipping container is wind and water-tight.
No rust for your safety.
14-gauge corrugated steel for strength and reinforcement.

Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.

COMMERCIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Encino, CA

When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.

Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.

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Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.

If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.

WHETHER YOUR BUSINESS IS COMMERCIAL, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATION, OR YOUR INTEREST IS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY SHIPPING CONTAINERS, SMS HAS YOU COVERED:

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Offsite storage alternatives cause a mess of hassles and headaches. Expanding office space and storage capacity at your location saves time, money and hassle of making multiple trips offsite.
We offer more choice in security, size and features in steel Conex boxes or ISO shipping containers than a public storage unit or Pod for less cost and far greater service.
We offer flexible, month-to-month rental agreements and prorate by the day after your first 28-day billing cycle.
With us, you get a dedicated account manager you can rely on, so you can focus on running your business than waste time with a different person every time you call that doesn't know or care as much.
While other companies may have some staff for modifying containers, most outsource the work, so you don't know who is actually doing the modifications or how much they're marking up the price.
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When you modify a shipping container for your business, you won't have to worry about expensive, lengthy and complicated construction.
We have modified thousands of containers nationwide and internationally for more than 25 years for NASA, US Navy, GCP Applied Technologies, Helix and Sundt to name a few. And rent containers to Amazon, Walmart and many of other nationally recognized brands.
Our extensive staff makes it possible to custom build multiple projects simultaneously and our 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility prevents contaminants from interfering with fabrication, which delivers better quality and precision.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR YOUR HOME:

With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.

Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.

You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.

Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.

Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.

You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.

Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.

We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.

With our mobile storage containers for rent in Encino, CA, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.

MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS & PORTABLE OFFICES TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Encino, CA

We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Encino, CA, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.

Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.

You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.

HERE'S HOW WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK:

You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.

With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.

No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.

We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.

While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.

Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.

Choose Your Container

Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.

Choose Your Options

Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.

Choose Your Security

Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.

Choose Your Delivery Timeframe

You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Pick-Up Planning

Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

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DETERMINE DESTINATION

Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Encino, CA. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.

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SCHEDULE DATE & TIME

Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER DELIVERY

Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.

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DELIVERY & SETUP

When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.

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A2B Movers San Francisco - San Francisco, California

A2B Movers San Francisco - San Francisco, CaliforniaA2B Movers San FranciscoWhether you're a homeowner moving to San Francisco or an office relocating in the city, you'll need a reliable team of movers near me to assist you. A2B Movers San Francisco is one of the best options in town....

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A2B Movers San Francisco

Whether you're a homeowner moving to San Francisco or an office relocating in the city, you'll need a reliable team of movers near me to assist you. A2B Movers San Francisco is one of the best options in town.

Movers San Francisco is known for providing full-service moving from the very beginning of relocation until you've moved into your new home. Their movers are well-trained and have years of experience with all kinds of moves.

Moving Company

Moving can be a difficult process, and it's important to find a mover that you trust. Moving Companies near me to hire for any kind of relocation.

A2B Movers is licensed and insured, so you can be confident that they'll take care of your belongings. Moving companies San Jose offer full-service moves that include packing and disassembly, as well as transportation.

Their prices are affordable and straightforward, so you can be sure you're getting a good deal. Plus, they're a family-owned business, so you know they'll treat your stuff with care. They also have an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau, so you can rest easy knowing you're in good hands.

Moving Services

When it comes to a move, there are a lot of things to think about. Packing and Moving services can help make sure everything is taken care of and that you have a smooth transition.

A2B Movers San Francisco has been providing excellent service for over a decade and they’re ready to help you with your move. They’ll provide a free estimate and work with you to create a custom plan for your move.

They can handle local, long-distance, and interstate moves so you can rest assured your belongings will be in good hands. They’re registered with the US DOT and have an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau.

Local Movers

The movers at A2B Movers San Francisco have been serving the Bay Area since 2010. They are a professional and reliable moving company that has the experience and knowledge to get the job done right.

SF Local Movers offer a variety of services, including packing, loading, unloading, and furniture reassembly. In addition, they are well-known for their competitive rates and careful handling of your belongings.

They are also an excellent choice for interstate moving. They have all the licenses and permits in place, as well as insurance. They also have a great rating on the Better Business Bureau. You should check out their website for more information and a free quote. They also have a great customer service team that will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Long Distance Movers

If you’re moving across the country, it is important to hire long-distance movers who can get your belongings there safely. They can also provide a variety of value-added services, including packing and storage.

A2B Movers San Francisco is one of the best long-distance moving companies to go with if you’re looking for a reliable mover that has years of experience and excellent customer satisfaction rates. This company offers free estimates and works with you to create a plan for your move.

They’re licensed and insured, and they offer a variety of moving services San Francisco. They can disassemble and assemble your furniture, pack everything, and even store it if needed. Their team also has extensive experience with commercial and office moves, and they can handle a lot of heavy items.

Movers San Jose

Whether you're moving locally or long distance, hiring a moving companies San Jose can help make the process easier. And there are many to choose from in San Jose.

But not all movers are created equal, so it's important to find the right one for your needs. To do that, you'll need to research a company thoroughly and read reviews.

In addition, movers should be licensed and insured. And they should give you a written estimate before they begin work. It's also a good idea to check for complaints against the company. You can do this on the California Public Utilities Commission website. Then, you can be sure your move will go smoothly!

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How an Encino chiropractor helped defraud the NBA

They called him Dr. Pat, and from his nondescript office building along Ventura Boulevard, chiropractor Patrick Khaziran seemed to have found a lucrative niche treating celebrity clients.Images of top-flight athletes filled his Instagram page. His Encino clinic, Sports Rehab LA, was filled with weight machines, massage tables and medicine balls, with NBA and NFL jerseys lining the walls. The practice boasted celebrity clients like Jamie Foxx, rapper the Game ...

They called him Dr. Pat, and from his nondescript office building along Ventura Boulevard, chiropractor Patrick Khaziran seemed to have found a lucrative niche treating celebrity clients.

Images of top-flight athletes filled his Instagram page. His Encino clinic, Sports Rehab LA, was filled with weight machines, massage tables and medicine balls, with NBA and NFL jerseys lining the walls. The practice boasted celebrity clients like Jamie Foxx, rapper the Game and Kevin Hart.

But the Hollywood luster is tarnished.

A New York federal judge sentenced Khaziran to 30 months in prison on Tuesday, after he pleaded guilty to being part of a widespread scheme that defrauded the National Basketball Assn. out of at least $5 million.

At the center of the years-long scheme was Keyon Dooling, then-assistant coach of the Jazz and former NBA player and union rep, and Terrence Williams, who had played four seasons with the Nets, Rockets, Kings and Celtics, and was the 11th overall draft pick in 2009. Williams and Dooling have both struck plea deals with prosecutors and are awaiting sentencing.

The scandal enmeshed 17 other ex-NBA players including former Lakers guard Shannon Brown and former Clippers players Darius Miles, Glen Davis, Ruben Patterson and Sebastian Telfair.

The fraud began when Williams submitted a false $19,000 invoice in 2017 that looked like a legitimate claim from Khaziran’s office.

The claim was billed to the NBA players’ health and welfare benefit plan.

The plan, funded by NBA teams, reimburses current and former players for certain medical expenses not covered by their regular insurance, a perk for athletes who often have injuries that last well beyond their years on the court.

By the time Williams filed that claim, his NBA days were behind him; he played his last game in the league in 2013.

The invoice netted him $7,672.55 — enough to whet his appetite for more. Williams recruited more players with the help of Dooling and another former NBA player, Alan Anderson.

The scheme widened with more health professionals, including a Washington state physician, Dr. William Washington, and a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Aamir Wahab — whose practice, the Unforgettable Smile, pitches itself as a home for celebrities.

Both have pleaded not guilty.

Wahab is scheduled for a pretrial hearing in March. Washington’s trial is set for May.

For his part, Khaziran, 40, provided false documentation showing the players received treatment they had not, and charged the fees to the former players’ health plan debit cards.

In all, his actions cost the fund $1.3 million, according to federal prosecutors. They say Khaziran’s cut was about $439,000, while the rest went to the players or their families.

“As a medical provider, Patrick Khaziran had a responsibility not to abuse his position of trust,” said U.S. Atty. Damian Williams of the Southern District of New York. “Instead, Khaziran used his role as a licensed chiropractor to generate dozens of fraudulent invoices for at least 22 former NBA players. He did this to enrich himself and his co-conspirators.”

Dooling, a former vice president of the players union, worked with Khaziran and, allegedly, Wahab to submit fraudulent claims worth $400,000. He was reimbursed $350,000.

Prosecutors say Wahab provided $1.1 million in fraudulent invoices.

The health plan is administered by a board of trustees made up of three representatives from the players union, the National Basketball Players Assn. and three from the NBA.

“Let’s make this thing grow sir,” Dooling texted Wahab around April 2018, according to court filings.

“Lol I’m down bro[.] Get me the whole NBA [laughing emoji],” Wahab replied.

“Yes we will,” he texted back.

But over time, relationships soured.

Terrence Williams pushed Wahab to produce more invoices, but the dentist was frustrated with the pace of the kickbacks flowing to him, court documents show.

The pair squabbled about invoices needed to secure the money.

At one point Williams suggested “loaning” players money and getting funds back through the debit card.

“You have the card reader I have the [debit c]ards. Let’s work together,” Williams texted Washington.

In all, Williams raked in $300,000 in kickbacks. And he appeared so desperate to keep it going that, at one point, he posed as the plan’s administrative manager to threaten Washington. He said that he would tell authorities about fraudulent invoices unless Washington paid a fine, according to court documents.

But the operation was sloppy, and authorities eventually caught on.

A plan administrator began asking for proof that treatments like those credited to Khaziran — including “therapeutic exercise,” “manual therapy” and “aquatic therapy” — were medically necessary.

The administrator got back letters that weren’t on official letterhead and were filled with grammatical errors. When the administrator asked for official letters, new ones were submitted. But the injuries noted on the previous letters didn’t match.

In some of the fraud cases, players who submitted invoices weren’t even in the area where they reported getting treatment.

At Khaziran’s office on Wednesday, the person who answered the phone said they did know about the sentencing. Another told a reporter it was the wrong number.

But his lawyers said in court documents that he is “deeply remorseful for his actions,” adding that Khaziran, the son of Iranian refugees, was inclined to help others.

“The player represented to Pat that the bank account linked to his Plan debit card contained money that belonged to the player and had been taken out of the player’s previous paychecks,” his lawyers argued in filings before sentencing. Understanding what it meant to provide for a family, they said, “he loaned the player a few thousand dollars, which he charged to the Plan debit card for reimbursement in increments.”

Then the situation spiraled out of control as players came knocking on the door.

“Pat accepts full responsibility for his actions and in no way intends to excuse them,” his lawyers said. “He is horrified that he lost sight of his moral compass and he is no longer the role model he has always tried to be for his children.”

Sherman Oaks Man Found Guilty of Scheming with His Brother to Defraud Investors Through Business They Ran Out of Parents’ House

SANTA ANA, California – A San Fernando Valley man has been found guilty by a jury of scheming with his brother to fraudulently obtain more than $6 million from at least 40 investors through an investment company they ran out of their parents’ house, the Justice Department announced today.Sassi Mizrahi, 58, of Sherman Oaks, was found guilty late Tuesday of five counts of wire fraud. The jury found Mizrahi not guilty of one wire fraud count.His brother, Motty Mizrahi, 51, of Encino, pleaded guilty on January 6 ...

SANTA ANA, California – A San Fernando Valley man has been found guilty by a jury of scheming with his brother to fraudulently obtain more than $6 million from at least 40 investors through an investment company they ran out of their parents’ house, the Justice Department announced today.

Sassi Mizrahi, 58, of Sherman Oaks, was found guilty late Tuesday of five counts of wire fraud. The jury found Mizrahi not guilty of one wire fraud count.

His brother, Motty Mizrahi, 51, of Encino, pleaded guilty on January 6 to six counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.

According to evidence presented at the six-day trial, Motty Mizrahi falsely portrayed himself as a licensed broker, a certified public accountant, and an experienced trader who employed sophisticated financial option- and insurance-hedging strategies through the brothers’ business, MBIG Company. Both Mizrahi brothers operated MBIG out of their parents’ home in Encino.

From June 2012 until March 2019, the Mizrahi brothers raised more than $6 million from investors, promised them “guaranteed” returns between 2% and 3% per month, promised annual rates of return ranging from 30% to 102%, and assured them that their funds could be withdrawn after an initial holding period on an on-demand basis.

Neither Mizrahi brother ever invested any victim-investor funds in an account under MBIG’s name. Instead, Motty Mizrahi transferred most of the victim-investor funds into his personal trading accounts at E*TRADE and TD Ameritrade, in which he accumulated persistent and extensive losses. As a result of their investments with MBIG, victim-investors sustained losses of at least $3.3 million. Sassi Mizrahi received hundreds of thousands of dollars of investor money, and helped his brother conceal the truth about the scheme from MBIG’s investors.

Sassi Mizrahi and his brother submitted phony monthly account statements that purported to show consistent monthly gains and falsely showed that MBIG’s account balances were between $6 million and $9 million. However, Motty Mizrahi instead lost the investors’ money – losses he and Sassi Mizrahi denied when confronted by victims who unsuccessfully demanded their money back.

United States District Judge Cormac J. Carney scheduled a June 26 sentencing hearing for Sassi Mizrahi, who will face a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud count.

At his sentencing hearing that is scheduled for May 15, Motty Mizrahi will face up to 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud count and a mandatory two-year prison sentence consecutive to his wire fraud prison term for the aggravated identity theft count.

In October 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment of more than $3 million against Motty Mizrahi and MBIG for perpetuating the fraud.

The FBI investigated this matter.

Assistant United States Attorneys Morgan J. Cohen and David Y. Pi of the Major Frauds Section are prosecuting this case.

Contact

Ciaran McEvoy Public Information Officer ciaran.mcevoy@usdoj.gov (213) 894-4465

Topics

Financial Fraud

Release Number: 23-030

New mission presidents and companions will serve in 7 missions in Benin, California, Ecuador, Mexico and the Philippines

The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July.David L. Blain, 63, and Cambria Blain, three children, Leavenworth 1st Ward, Platte City Missouri Stake: México Torreón Mission, succeeding President Alfredo Zanudo...

The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July.

David L. Blain, 63, and Cambria Blain, three children, Leavenworth 1st Ward, Platte City Missouri Stake: México Torreón Mission, succeeding President Alfredo Zanudo and Sister Guadalupe Zanudo. Brother Blain is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, high priests group leader, stake Young Men president, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Mexico Mexico City South Mission. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Ercell O Blain and Myrna Elizabeth Schlegel.

Sister Blain is a temple ordinance worker and former stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary president, ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, Gospel Doctrine teacher and seminary teacher. She was born in Bakersfield, California, to A. Neal Smith Jr. and Shirley Hall Smith.

Luis J. Camey, 56, and Bertita Camey, three children, Fátima Ward, Guatemala City Stake: México Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mission, succeeding President Daren B. Richards and Sister Krissy D. Richards. Brother Camey is a ward mission leader and former Area Seventy, stake president, stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, branch president, ward mission leader and missionary in the Guatemala Quetzaltenango Mission. He was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to Luis Camey and Julia Lopez.

Sister Camey is a ward Young Women president and former stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary president, ward Young Women presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker. She was born in Coatepeque, Guatemala, to Artemio Gonzalez and Herlinda Saravia.

Jeff Davis, 52, and Amy Davis, five children, Highland 23rd Ward, Highland Utah West Stake: California Fresno Mission, succeeding President Eric R. Gillespie and Sister Shauna Gillespie. Brother Davis is a ward Sunday School secretary and former high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Ecuador Quito Mission. He was born in San Diego, California, to Clinton DeVell Davis and Carmen Davis.

Sister Davis is a stake Young Women presidency counselor and former ward Relief Society president, ward Primary presidency counselor, ward Young Women camp director and Primary activities leader. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William David Redding and Cynthia Carol Redding.

Clark R. Hendrickson, 59, and Teresa H. Hendrickson, five children, East Bench Ward, Spanish Fork Utah Maple Mountain Stake: California Riverside Mission, succeeding President Edward S. Watson and Sister Lara B. Watson. Brother and Sister Hendrickson are former senior missionaries in the Illinois Historic Sites Mission. Brother Hendrickson is a temple sealer and former stake president, high councilor, stake public affairs director, YSA adviser, bishop, bishopric counselor, high priests group leader, elders quorum president and missionary in the México Torreón Mission. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Roger R Hendrickson and Shirlee Mellor Hendrickson.

Sister Hendrickson is a former stake Young Women president, stake Primary president, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, YSA adviser, seminary teacher and temple ordinance worker. She was raised in Brigham City, Utah, by her parents Leon Allen Hyde and Carol Smith Hyde.

Kelly Lundeen, 62, and Tina Lundeen, five children, Hurricane 5th Ward, Hurricane Utah Stake: Benin Cotonou Mission, succeeding President Myles Proudfoot and Sister Julie Proudfoot. Brother Lundeen is an elders quorum president and temple ordinance worker and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, ward Sunday School president, ward Young Men president, Primary teacher, scoutmaster, and missionary in the Belgium Brussels Mission. He was born in Encino, California, to Howard Kenneth Lundeen and Elizabeth Camille Helm.

Sister Lundeen is a ward Relief Society activity coordinator and temple ordinance worker and former stake Relief Society presidency counselor, stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, and Sunday School teacher. She was born in Cedar City, Utah, to Clark Allen Campbell and Bonita Ballard Campbell.

Bryan J Peterson, 62, and Dixie Peterson, four children, Fox Hollow Ward, Morgan Utah North Stake: Ecuador Guayaquil East Mission, succeeding President Kevin J. Westover and Sister Linda Westover. Brother Peterson is a stake president and former high councilor, bishop, high priests group leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, Sunday School teacher and missionary in the Guatemala Quetzaltenango Mission. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to Jerry Phil Peterson and Nedra Loy Astle Peterson.

Sister Peterson is a Relief Society teacher and former stake Relief Society president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Young Women adviser, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Sunday School teacher, institute teacher and Activity Days leader. She was born in Vernal, Utah, to Dean Alexander Sessions and Doris Louise Sessions.

Mark Workman, 61, and Janis Workman, four children, Yuma Valley Ward, Yuma Arizona Stake: Philippines Quezon City North Mission, succeeding President Todd C. Liston and Sister Kara Coleman Liston. Brother Workman is a stake JustServe coordinator and former stake president, district presidency counselor, stake Young Men president, stake Young Men presidency counselor, district Young Men presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward clerk, elders quorum presidency counselor, elders quorum service coordinator, Sunday School teacher, and missionary in the Philippines Baguio Mission. He was born in Roosevelt, Utah, to Glenn Arthur Workman and Grace Olive Nelson.

Sister Workman is a ward Young Women presidency counselor and former stake Relief Society president, district Relief Society president, district Young Women president, stake self-reliance specialist, ward Relief Society president, ward Primary president, Sunday School teacher, institute teacher, ward music chair, nursery leader and missionary in the Massachusetts Boston Mission. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, to K Marsel Tingey and Joylene Millet Rawle Tingey.

Gray Duffy Leases Flagship Office in the Valley

Just in time for a small growth spurt, longtime Valley law firm Gray Duffy has leased a new flagship office, moving from Encino to a Warner Center building.The firm, which had been in Encino since it formed in 1990, is now on the 19th floor of an office building at 21700 Oxnard St. in Woodland Hills. It is renting the 8,400-square-foot office on a five-and-a-half-year deal, which began in November.“After looking at this space, and others in different places in the Valley, the Warner Center clearly had two or three ...

Just in time for a small growth spurt, longtime Valley law firm Gray Duffy has leased a new flagship office, moving from Encino to a Warner Center building.

The firm, which had been in Encino since it formed in 1990, is now on the 19th floor of an office building at 21700 Oxnard St. in Woodland Hills. It is renting the 8,400-square-foot office on a five-and-a-half-year deal, which began in November.

“After looking at this space, and others in different places in the Valley, the Warner Center clearly had two or three potential office spaces that were very suitable for us,” said Mike Eisenbaum, managing partner at the firm. “We liked this one the best. It required the least amount of work and it was already pretty built out. It’s a spectacular view from the 19th floor. Everybody has great views. When you walk in the office, you’re sitting right on top of the Valley.”

The space includes about a dozen windowed individual offices along with a handful of interior ones and two conference rooms — “most definitely” an improvement over the company’s previous space, Eisenbaum said — and also opens up the reception area to be more welcoming to clients. Rent for this location is actually cheaper than its Encino location— that’s because that office was much larger, at more than 18,000 square feet.

“A couple of times when our lease was up, we shopped around to move but it was always just a little too convenient to stay where we were,” Eisenbaum said. “The whole floor was too much space for us. We had been subleasing to tenants and doing that for many, many years. When our lease came up this time, we thought — given that with Covid a lot of people had moved out of actual office space and there was a glut of office space — there was a good time to move and take advantage of the fact that landlords were desperate for tenants. That was certainly the case in the Warner Center.”

The firm — which primarily handles civil, construction and business litigation suits — was looking to stay within the San Fernando Valley, Eisenbaum explained. Its location makes a lot of sense for hosting clients from Northern California and also as far south as San Diego — in part because it is less hectic than downtown or Century City.

There was also a more personable aspect to the Valley that made it attractive to stay, he added.

“I think that people are a little more down to earth in the Valley,” Eisenbaum said. “The same is true in this office space. You see people in the elevator you’ve never seen before, and you say hello. It’s just a much friendlier atmosphere here.”

The firm is also continuing to implant itself in the Valley in other ways. In the past year, Gray Duffy has added three attorneys to its team. One large client has rewarded a recent civil litigation victory with a trove of additional work, Eisenbaum explained, and another major insurance provider responded to a recent presentation with at least eight requests for more work.

That means the firm aims to bring at least one more attorney on board.

“We’re in a bit of a growth mode,” Eisenbaum said.

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