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PROOF OF SERVICE of Joint Ex Parte Application for Order Shortening Time on Motion to… — Edvard Paronyan (Dkt. 1306)

No. 2:20-cr-00579-SVW · Doc. 1306 · Docket on CourtListener

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United States v. Richard Ayvazyan, et al. anna iy 9 DM de EI
United States District Court, Central District of California PIP halted ba eS
Case No: 2:20-cr-00579-SVW ee

PROOF OF SERVICE” *
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

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COUNTY OF ORANGE +) BY FAX

I am employed in the County of Orange, State of California. I am over the age of 18 years and not a
party to the within action. My business address is 26475 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, California
92630.

I served the foregoing document(s) described as

1. WFG TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AND NOVASTAR LLC’S JOINT EX PARTE
APPLICATION FOR ORDER SHORTENING TIME ON MOTION TO INTERVENE
FOR LIMITED PURPOSE OF ACCESSING JUDICIAL RECORDS; MEMORANDUM
OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES; AND DECLARATION OF LORI C. HERSHORIN
IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE; PROPOSED ORDER

2. WFG TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AND NOVASTAR LLC’S JOINT MOTION TO
INTERVENE FOR LIMITED PURPOSE OF ACCESSING JUDICIAL RECORDS;
DECLARATION OF LORI C. HERSHORIN IN SUPPORT OF WFG TITLE
INSURANCE COMPANY AND NOVASTAR LLC’S JOINT NOTICE OF MOTION
AND MOTION TO INTERVENE FOR LIMITED PURPOSE OF ACCESSING
JUDICIAL RECORDS; PROPOSED ORDER

METHOD OF SERVICE

[X] BY ELECTRONIC MAIL: On April 28, 2022, by personally transmitting to the following
named person(s) via electronic mail, to the e-mail addresses as shown on the service list, on the
date and time listed below, originating from Hershorin & Henry, LLP’s electronic mail address,
pursuant to the Local Civil Rule 7-19.1. A true copy of the above-described document(s) was
transmitted by electronic transmission through Hershorin & Henry, LLP’s mail server.

Attorneys for Richard Ayvazyan

Ashwin J. Ram, Esq.: aram@steptoe.com

Meghan Newcomer, Esq.: mnewcomer@steptoe.com
Nicholas P. Silverman, Esq.: nsilverman@steptoe.com

Attorneys for Marietta Terabelian

Ethan Atticus Balogh, Esq.: eab@balcolaw.com
David D. Diamond, Esq.: diamond@dba-law.com
John Lewis Littrell, Esq.: jlittrell@bklwlaw.com
Ryan Vaughan Fraser, Esq.: rfraser@bklwlaw.com

Attorneys for Arthur Ayvazyan

Kathryn A. Young, Esq.: Kathryn_Young@fd.org

David D. Diamond, Esq.: Kathryn_ diamond@dba-law.com
Jennifer J. Wirsching, Esq.: Wirschinglaw@outlook.com

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Tarik S Adlai, Esq.: tadlai@adlailaw.com
Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr.: mesereau@mesereaulaw.com

Attorneys for Tamara Dadyan
Jerry Kaplan, Esq.: office@3klaw.com
David D. Diamond, Esq.: diamond@dba-law.com

Attorneys for Manuk Gregoryan
John Hanusz, Esq.: john@hanuszlaw.com
George G. Mgdesyan, Esq.: george@mgdesyanlaw.com

Attorneys for Arman Hayrapetyan
Jilbert Tahmazian, Esq.: jilbert@jilbertlaw.com

Attorneys for Edvard Paronyan
Michael Gregory Freedman, Esq.: michael@thefreedmanfirm.com

Attorneys for Vahe Dadyan
Peter Johnson, Esq.: peter@peterjohnsonlaw.com
Verna Wefald, Esq.: verna@vernawefald.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff, USA

Bennett Preston Starnes, esq.: bennett.starnes@usdoj.gov
Brent A. Whittlesey, esq.: brent.whittlesey@usdoj.gov
Brian R. Faerstein, esq.: brian.faerstein@usdoj.gov
Catherine Sun Ahn, esq.: catherine.s.ahn@usdoj.gov
Christopher Fenton, esq.: christopher.fenton@usdoj.gov
Daniel G. Boyle, esq.: daniel.boyle2@usdoj.gov

Scott Paetty, Esq.: Scott.Paetty@usdoj.gov

Attorney for Claimant, Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr Cooper
Hyun Wook Shin: shinh2018@lawnet.ucla.edu

Attorney for Claimants, Private Money Solutions, Inc. and Gregory Shirin
Richard J Reynolds: rreynolds@bwslaw.com

[X] . DECLARATION OF TELEPHONIC NOTICE: I called the following attorneys of record
to verbally provide ex parte notice pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7-19.1.

Attorneys for Richard Ayvazyan

Ashwin J. Ram, Esq.:

On April 27, 2022 at 4:45 pm, I called Ashwin J. Ram, Esq. at 213-439-9443 to provide ex parte
notice pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7-19.1. I gave him the case number and explained the substance of
the ex parte motion. Mr. Ram informed me that he no longer represents Richard Ayvazyan and as such,
he will not be opposing the motion.

Meghan Newcomer, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 7:31 am PST/10:31 am EST, I called Meghan Newcomer, Esq. at 212-
506-3900. I left a detailed message on Ms. Newcomer’s personal voicemail informing counsel that
Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex
parte application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial
Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I

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informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the
motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I
left our return contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 11:18 am PST/ 2:18 pm EST, I called Meghan Newcomer, Esq. at 212-
506-3900. I left a second voicemail on Ms. Newcomer’s personal voicemail and requested a return
call to 949-916-8062 informing Hershorin & Henry whether Ms. Newcomer intended on opposing
the motion.

Nicholas P. Silverman, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 7:34 am PST/10:34 am EST, I called Nicholas P. Silverman, Esq. at 202-
429-8096. I left a detailed message on Mr. Silverman’s personal voicemail informing counsel that
Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex
parte application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial
Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I
informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the
motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I
left our return contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 11:20 am PST/ 2:208 pm EST, I called Nicholas P. Silverman, Esq. at
202-429-8096. Mr. Silverman confirmed he received my previous message. | further informed him
that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an
ex parte application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing
Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location.
[ informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of
the motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881.

Mr. Silverman indicated he will let Hershorin and Henry know whether he will oppose the
motion once he receives a copy of the Ex Parte and the underlying motion.

Attorneys for Marietta Terabelian

Ethan Atticus Balogh, Esq-:

On April 27, 2022 at 4:50 pm, I called Ethan Atticus Balogh, Esq. at 415-391-0440. I left a
detailed message on Mr. Balogh’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry
represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if

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counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. 1 left our return
contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 11:23 am, I called Ethan Atticus Balogh, Esq. at 415-391-0440. I left a
second voicemail on Mr. Balogh’s personal voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062
informing Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

David D. Diamond, Esq:

On April 27, 2022 at 4:53 pm, I called David D. Diamond, Esq. at 213-250-9100. I left a
detailed message on Mr. Diamond’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry
represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if
counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return
contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 11:27 am, I called David D. Diamond, Esq. at 213-250-9100. Mr.
Diamond confirmed he received my previous message. I further informed him that Hershorin &
Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte
application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial
Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I
informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the
motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881.

Mr. Diamond indicated he will not file an opposition

John Lewis Littrell, Esq.:

On April 27, 2022 at 4:55 pm, I called John Lewis Littrell, Esq. at 949-369-3700 to provide ex
parte notice pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7-19.1. I gave him the case number and explained the
substance of the ex parte motion. Mr. Littrell informed me that he no longer represents Marietta
Terabelian and his withdrawal from representation was granted as such, he will not be opposing the
motion.

Ryan Vaughan Fraser, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:35 am, I called Ryan Vaughan Fraser, Esq. at 213-528-3400. I spoke to
his assistant, Luis Campos. I informed Mr. Campos that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective
Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their joint motion
to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave Mr.
Campos the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed Mr. Campos of the substance of
the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022.
| further informed Mr. Campos that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel
must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses
not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. 1 left our return contact number for

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counsel. Mr. Campos informed me he would relay the information to Mr. Fraser. There was no
indication whether counsel will oppose the motion.

Attorneys for Arthur Ayvazyan

Kathryn A. Young, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:05 am, I called Kathryn A. Young, Esq. at 213-894-2863. I left a
detailed message on Ms. Young’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry
represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if
counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return
contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 11:34 am, I called Kathryn A. Young, Esq. at 213-894-2863. I left a
second voicemail on Ms. Young’s personal voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062
informing Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

David D. Diamond, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 11:27 am, I called David D. Diamond, Esq. at 213-250-9100, Mr.
Diamond confirmed he received my previous message. I further informed him that Hershorin &
Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte
application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial
Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I
informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the
motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881.

Mr. Diamond indicated he will not file an opposition

Jennifer J. Wirsching, Esq-:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:07 am, I called Jennifer J. Wirsching, Esq. at 424-901-9280. I left a
detailed message on Ms. Wirsching’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry

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represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if
counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return
contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 11:39 am, I called Jennifer J. Wirsching, Esq. at 424-901-9280. I left a
second voicemail on Ms. Wirsching’s personal voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062
informing Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

Tarik S Adlai, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:10 am, I called Tarik S Adlai, Esq. at 626-578-7294. I left a detailed
message on Mr. Adlai’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry represents
Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their
joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I
gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel of the substance of
the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022.
I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must
file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to
oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 11: 39am, I called Tarik S Adlai, Esq. at 626-578-7294. I informed Mr
Adlai that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be
filing an ex parte application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of
Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and
courthouse location. I informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel
would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge
Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00
pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk
at 213-894-2881.

Mr. Adlai indicated he no longer represents Artur Ayvazyan but will decide whether to
oppose the motion after he has received the motion via email.

Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr., Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:12 am, I called Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr., Esq. at 310-651-9960. I left a
detailed message for Mr. Mesereau on the firm’s voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin &
Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte
application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial
Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I
informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the
motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I
left our return contact number for counsel.

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On April 28, 2022 at 11:39 am, J called Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr., Esq. at 310-651-9960. I left a
second voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing
Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

Attorneys for Tamara Dadyan

Jerry Kaplan, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:42 am, I called Jerry Kaplan, Esq. at 310-859-7700. I informed MR
Kaplan that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be
filing an ex parte application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of
Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and
courthouse location. I informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel
would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge
Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00
pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk
at 213-894-2881. I left our return contact number for counsel. Mr. Kaplan does not know whether he
will oppose the motion and indicated his client was in a foreign prison.

David D. Diamond, Esq.:

Mr. Diamond indicated he will not file an opposition

Attorneys for Manuk Gregoryan

John Hanusz, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:16 am, I called John Hanusz, Esq. at 213-204-4200. I left a detailed
message for Mr. Hanusz on the firm’s voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry

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On April 28, 2022 at 12:50 pm, I called John Hanusz, Esq. at 213-204-4200. I left a second
voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing Hershorin &
Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

George G. Mgdesyan, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:18 am, I called George G. Mgdesyan, Esq. at 818-386-6777. I left a
detailed message for Mr. Mgdesyan on the firm’s voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin &
Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte
application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial
Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I
informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the
motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3 :00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I
left our return contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 12:50 pm, I called George G. Mgdesyan, Esq. at 818-3 86-6777. I spoke
to his assistant, Isabella. I informed Isabella that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective
Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their joint motion
to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave
Isabella the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed Mr. Campos of the substance of
the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022.
I further informed Isabella that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must
file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to
oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return contact number for counsel.
Mr. Campos informed me he would relay the information to Mr. Fraser. There was no indication
whether counsel will oppose the motion.

Attorneys for Arman Hayrapetyan

Jilbert Tahmazian, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:20 am, I called Jilbert Tahmazian, Esq. at 818-242-8201. I spoke to
Justin, another attorney in the firm. I informed Justin that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective
Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their joint motion
to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave Justin
the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed Justin of the substance of the ex parte
motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further
informed Justin that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must file

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opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to
oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return contact number for counsel.
Justin informed me he would relay the information to Mr. Tahmazian and would look for the email
containing the ex parte motion and underlying motion. Counsel did not indicate whether they would
oppose the motion.

Attorneys for Edvard Paronyan

Michael Gregory Freedman, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:25 am, I called Michael Gregory Freedman, Esq. at 213-816-1700. I
left a detailed message for Mr. Freedman on the firm’s voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin &
Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte
application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial
Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I
informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the
motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I
left our return contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 12:56 pm, I called Michael Gregory Freedman, Esq. at 213-816-1700. I
left a second voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing
Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

Attorneys for Vahe Dadyan

Peter Johnson, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 8:28 am, I called Peter Johnson, Esq. at 310-295-1785. I spoke to his
assistant, Michelle. I informed Michelle that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective Intervenors,
WEG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their joint motion to intervene
for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave Michelle the case
name, number, and courthouse location. I informed Michelle of the substance of the ex parte motion
and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed
Michelle that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing
papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose,
counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return contact number for counsel. Michelle
informed me she would relay the information to Mr. Johnson. There was no indication whether
counsel will oppose the motion.

Verna Wefald, Esa.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:07 am, I called Verna Wefald, Esq. at 626-577-2658. I left a detailed
message on Ms. Wefald’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry represents
Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their
joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I
gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel of the substance of
the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022.
I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must
file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to
oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return contact number for counsel.

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On April 28, 2022 at 12:52 pm, I called Verna Wefald, Esq. at 626-577-2658. Ms. Wefald
confirmed she received my previous message. I further informed her that Hershorin & Henry
represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if
counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881.

Ms. Wefeld indicated she will inform us whether she will oppose the motion after receiving a
copy via email.

Attorneys for Plaintiff, USA

Bennett Preston Starnes, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:09 am, I called Bennett Preston Starnes, Esq. at 202-257-0782. I left a
detailed message on Mr. Starnes’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry
represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if
counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return
contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 12:58 pm, I called Bennett Preston Starnes, Esq. at 202-257-0782. I left
a second voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing
Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

Brent A. Whittlesey, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:12 am, I called Brent A. Whittlesey, Esq. at 213-894-5421. I reached
Mr. Whittlesey’s voicemail, which indicated he was retired and directed callers to call Shannon at
213-894-6528. I left a detailed message for Shannon on her personal voicemail informing counsel
that Hershorin & Henry represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an
ex parte application to hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing
Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location.
I informed counsel of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of
the motion via email on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex
parte matters for hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday,
April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I
left our return contact number for counsel. I also left the same message on the voicemail associated
with Mr. Whittlesey’s number, 213-894-5421.

Brian R. Faerstein, Esq.:
On April 28, 2022 at 9:17 am, I called Brian R. Faerstein, Esq. at 213-894-2400. I left a
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detailed message on Mr. Faerstein’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry
represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if
counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return
contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 1:01 pm, I called Brian R. Faerstein, Esq. at 213-894-2400. I left a
second voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing
Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

Catherine Sun Ahn, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:22 am, I called Catherine Sun Ahn, Esq. at 213-894-2424, I left a
detailed voice message for Ms. Ahn informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry represents
Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their
joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I
gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel of the substance of
the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022.
I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must
file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to
oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. J left our return contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 1:03 pm, I called Catherine Sun Ahn, Esq. at 213-894-2424. I left a
second voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing
Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

Christopher Fenton, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:25 am, I called Christopher Fenton, Esq. at 202-320-0539. I left a
detailed message on Mr. Fenton’s personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry
represents Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to
hear their joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on
Shortened Time. I gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel
of the substance of the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email
on April 28, 2022. I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for
hearing, counsel must file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if
counsel chooses not to oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return
contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 1:05 pm, I called Christopher Fenton, Esq. at 202-320-0539. I left a
second voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing
Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

Daniel G. Boyle, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:27 am, I called Daniel G. Boyle, Esq. at 213-894-0142. The phone rang
several times and there was no option to leave a voicemail message. The phone continued ringing.

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On April 28, 2022 at 1:06 9m, I called Daniel G. Boyle, Esq. at 213-894-0142. The phone rang
several times and there was no option to leave a voicemail message. The phone continued ringing.

Scott Paetty, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:31 am, I called Scott Paetty, Esq. at 213-894-0141. The phone rang
several times and there was no option to leave a voicemail message. The phone continued ringing.

On April 28, 2022 at 1:08 pm, I called Scott Paetty, Esq. at 213-894-0141. The phone rang
several times and there was no option to leave a voicemail message. The phone continued ringing.

Attorney for Claimant, Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr Cooper

Hyun Wook Shin, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:33 am, I called Hyun Wook Shin, Esq. at 310-905-4006 to provide ex
parte notice pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7-19.1.I gave her the case number and explained the substance
of the ex parte motion. Ms. Shin informed me that she no longer represents Nationstar Mortgage LLC
dba Mr Cooper and no longer works at Sheppard Mullin and as such, she did not indicate who is
currently representing Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr Cooper. Mrs. Shin will not be opposing the
motion.

Attorney for Claimants, Private Money Solutions and Gregory Shirin

Richard J Reynolds, Esq.:

On April 28, 2022 at 9:40 am, I called Richard J Reynolds, Esq. at 949-863-3363, the number
provided on the court’s docket. However, the number was a general line and did not have a direct
extension to Mr. Reynolds. I proceeded to the firms website and located Mr. Reynolds direct number,
949-265-3408. At 9:43 am, I called Mr. Reynolds’ direct line at 949-265-3408, I left a detailed
message on Mr. Reynolds’ personal voicemail informing counsel that Hershorin & Henry represents
Prospective Intervenors, WFG and Novastar, who will be filing an ex parte application to hear their
joint motion to intervene for the Limited Purpose of Accessing Judicial Records on Shortened Time. I
gave counsel the case name, number, and courthouse location. I informed counsel of the substance of
the ex parte motion and that counsel would receive a copy of the motion via email on April 28, 2022.
I further informed counsel that Judge Wilson does not set ex parte matters for hearing, counsel must
file opposing papers no later than 3:00 pm PST on Friday, April 29, 2022, or if counsel chooses not to
oppose, counsel must notify the clerk at 213-894-2881. I left our return contact number for counsel.

On April 28, 2022 at 1:10 pm, I called Richard J Reynolds, Esq. at 949-265-3408. I left a
second voicemail on the firm’s voicemail and requested a return call to 949-916-8062 informing
Hershorin & Henry whether counsel intended on opposing the motion.

[X] BY UNITED STATES PRIORITY (ONE-DAY) MAIL: On April 28, 2022, by placing true
and correct copies of the foregoing document(s) in sealed envelopes address to the persons at
the addresses shown below and depositing such envelopes in the United States mail, priority
(one day), with the postage thereon fully prepaid, in Lake Forest, California:

Hyun Wook Shin

Sheppard Mullin

333 South Hope Street Floor 43
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY: By placing true and correct copies of the foregoing

document(s) in the Hon. Stephen V. Wilson’s Courtesy Box (located outside of the Clerk’s Office on
the 4" floor of the First Street Courthouse, located at 350 W. 1% Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 no later
than 12:00 p.m. on April 29, 2022 Such documents were marked “Mandatory Chambers Copy,” Filed
at criminal intake window on April 29, 2022.

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(STATE) I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
above is true and correct.

Executed on May 2, 2022 at Lake Forest, California.

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