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Peter Tormey
Pleasant Hill, CA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
John F. Kennedy University
Mr. Tormey has over 20 years of experience in product development, marketing and intellectual property protection. As a company startup veteran, Mr. Tormey brings a unique perspective on the value of intellectual property to a small and growing business. As such, he also speaks to entrepreneurs and business executives on how to protect and leverage IP assets. Mr. Tormey is the author of the "Startup Guide to Intellectual Property." As a patent attorney, Mr. Tormey has drafted over 100 patent applications covering software, electronics, wireless, radio, mobile applications, encryption and automation controls. Besides intellectual property law, ...
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Ansel Jay Halliburton
San Francisco, CA Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Securities
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Frank Scott Moore
San Francisco, CA Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(415) 292-6091
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 854
San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights, Consumer and Criminal Defense
U of San Francisco School of Law
When individuals or businesses are involved in any form of litigation, they want an attorney who offers face-to-face contact and provides valuable legal services at competitive and reasonable costs. The Law Offices of Frank S. Moore, APC in San Francisco and Healdsburg, California, has attorneys on staff and "of counsel" that are committed and dedicated to clients and have extensive experience in the following areas of practice: • Business Litigation • Appeals and Writs • Federal and White Collar Criminal Defense • Wrongful Death • Personal Injury • Civil Rights • Disability...
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Christopher Whang
San Francisco, CA Business Law Attorney
Business, Civil Rights, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Christopher Whang is a Civil Litigator representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, particularly commercial landlord-tenant issues, contract disputes, bankruptcy, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims. Most notably, Christopher has worked with several, high-profile, Fortune 500 companies in the Bay Area in various litigation matters.
Christopher has extensive experience in the full spectrum of litigation, including pre-lawsuit investigations, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, performing legal research, motion practice, trial preparation, negotiations, and client interaction.
Prior to becoming a Civil Litigator, Christopher worked at various Public Defender offices all across the Bay Area and Sacramento....
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Frank F. Daugherty
Corona, CA Business Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Employment and Insurance Claims
California Southern University
I served on Active Duty in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, and am an advocate for veterans and their families.
The Law Offices of Frank Daugherty are committed to protecting the rights of workers who are treated unfairly by their employers, consumers who have fallen victims to deceptive advertising or other consumer fraud, those who need help with business and contract issues, judgement collections, and those who need limited scope legal representation including assisting in the preparation of a small claims case.
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Heather Cheree Johnston
Folsom, CA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Heather Johnston founded Sapphire Law Group to deliver big-firm quality legal services to families and businesses in a way that is personal, convenient and efficient. Heather brings her extensive legal experience in real estate, title and financing and combines it with her passion for technology and efficiency to serve her estate planning, trust and estates and business clients.
Heather has received an “AV-Preeminent™” Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named as a SuperLawyer Rising Star, and to the Best of the Bar and Top Lawyers. She has been a panelist for numerous local, state and national seminars for attorney continuing...
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Robert Scott Lawrence
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Environmental, IP and Insurance Claims
Northwestern University School of Law
My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering. I also have extensive experience in commercial mediation and arbitration.
Most recently, my work has involved class action litigation involving wage and hour claims; a partnership dispute over a multi-million dollar capital call; and a variety of intellectual property and business disputes in Los Angeles...
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Julia Burt
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
I am a dedicated Estate Planning, Probate, Trust, Tax and Charitable Planning attorney, serving clients throughout Coachella Valley. As a CPA and Certified Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialist, I provide comprehensive legal representation focused on estate planning, probate & trust litigation, and complex tax and charitable planning matters.
With 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to attentive service and exceptional counsel based on the unique needs of my clients. I am committed to achieving their goals and objectives in a fast and reliable manner. I have been recognized by my peers with an AV Preeminent Rating, and...
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Renie Leakakos
Carlsbad, CA Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
As a fellow entrepreneur, Renie has the knowledge, understanding and passion required to help and care for the various needs an entrepreneur faces on a daily basis. Throughout her career, she has focused on assisting the small business owner, working with individual entrepreneurs, small businesses, and middle market companies in various industries. Her litigation background gives her an edge as she can draft agreements and negotiate transactions for you with dispute avoidance in mind. Renie Leakakos, Esq. is a detail oriented and entrepreneurial leader who has worked in various business settings as an attorney, manager, sales and marketing professional. Originally...
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Marian Helen Birge
Carlsbad, CA Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Garcia & Birge, A Professional Corporation is a comprehensive Employment Law firm committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients. Practice areas include:
● Wage and Hour -- minimum wage, overtime, breaks, personal attendants, mischaracterization
● Discrimination – race, national origin, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, religion, veteran status
● Harassment - Sex and Class-Based
● Workplace Retaliation
● Wrongful Termination
● Caregivers and Domestic Workers
● Disability Accommodation
● Severance Agreements, Contracts
Marian Birge has extensive experience representing clients in litigation, before administrative agencies, in mediation, and through negotiations. The firm places a...
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William Roger Simon Jr
Rancho Santa Fe, CA Business Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(858) 771-0081
PO Box 5005 PMB#107
6105 Paseo Delicias, Suite 7
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Bill helps business owners achieve financial freedom through legal strategies that maximize and protect their assets. As Chief Counsel at Sollertis, Bill works with his clients in the preparation of a Master Asset Protection Plan™ and, once created, manages a team of strategically selected Private Practice Attorneys who work with him to implement the plan and ultimately, to help his clients protect their assets and obtain financial freedom. Bill brings a business perspective to everything he does. As co-founder and managing partner of San Diego Law Firm, he guided the firm in its ascent...
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Leticia Zecca Ross
San Diego, CA Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Trademarks
Georgetown University Law Center, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
Leticia Zecca Ross is a Georgetown University Law Center alumna from where she received a Master of Laws Degree with focus on Contracts, Corporations and Business Law. Founder and Managing attorney of Zecca Ross & Smith Law Firm P.C., Leticia is highly experienced and dedicated attorney, licensed in both California and Brazil.
After years of experience, attorney Leticia Zecca Ross has seen first-hand the impact involvement in legal matters has on individuals and business of all sizes. Too often attorneys caught up in the pragmatic realities of their work lose sight of the client’s evolving needs and desires. Concerns about...
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S. Edward Wicker
San Diego, CA Business Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Business and Cannabis Law
Whittier Law School
S. Edward Wicker, founder and managing attorney of Wicker Law Group in San Diego, CA.
Since being admitted to the California Bar in 1980, I have accumulated over 40 years of legal experience. My office team represents entrepreneurs of all types, with a particular focus on cannabis businesses throughout California. We focus on providing business-oriented legal solutions to cannabis entrepreneurs and companies.
Since the legalization of cannabis in Colorado and Washington in 2012, I have represented many cannabis businesses of all types. My extensive experience includes managing high-value mergers and acquisitions, collaborating with cannabis business brokers, and facilitating numerous transactions across...
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David C. Hawkes
La Jolla, CA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Employment and Estate Planning
University of San Diego School of Law
I am an experienced Employment and Consumer Law attorney. I fight for employee, consumer, and investor rights throughout San Diego County.
I provide comprehensive and effective legal advocacy. For over 15 years, I have dedicated myself to aggressively protecting my clients' rights and interests. Having recovered millions of dollars, my focus is always on achieving the best possible results.
Contact me for a free consultation to see how I can help you.
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Steven Riznyk
La Jolla, CA Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Immigration and Trademarks
California Western School of Law
Steven Riznyk has been practicing immigration and business law for the past 30 years. His firm, San Diego Biz Law, was the first one to conduct immigration seminars all over the world, including at both Oxford and Duke Universities. He has lectured to thousands of people, and has enjoyed clients from 54 countries. His understanding of immigration, employment, business, and civil litigation and their many complex issues extends far beyond the law. San Diego Biz Law specializes in E and L immigration visas, complex civil litigation cases, and employment law cases representing both employers and employees. Mr. Riznyk also regularly...
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Marc Homme
Palm desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Business, Construction, Employment and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Represented both major and small contractors and subcontractors throughout Southern California for over 40 years. Phi Beta Kappa and Judge Pro Tem.
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Dan Rowan Cortright
Sebastopol, CA Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of San Francisco School of Law
Experienced litigator with 20+ years' experience in a variety of legal fields, including personal injury, products liability, real estate, landlord-tenant, breach of contract, business disputes/litigation, construction defect/contracts law, employment law, commercial litigation, pre-litigation disputes/resolutions, mediations/arbitrations.
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Joel Steven Weissler
San Diego, CA Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and California Western School of Law
San Diego Attorney Joel Weissler (619-281-1888) has practiced law for over 25 yrs. Early on, his personal experiences focused his career on Estate Planning, Elder law, Asset Protection & Probate. Joel has been recognized for the past 3 years by Martindale-Hubble & Lawyers.com receiving their “Client Distinction” award as being in the top 1% of attorneys in client service & satisfaction. A 2008-2013 recipient of San Diego Magazine’s five star award program, in 2010, Attorney Weissler was selected through a peer nomination process as a "Top Attorney" in the Estate Planning Category by the San Diego Daily Transcript. Attorney...
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Omar G. Nassar
San Diego, CA Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
Omar G. Nassar was born and raised in Southern California, and is a California licensed attorney and real estate broker. His practice focuses on helping real estate and business owners with all of their real estate and business needs.
Throughout Mr. Nassar’s career he has been extensively engaged in the real estate industry and has been actively involved in hundreds of real estate transactions. He began working in a real estate office while attending University of California, San Diego and since that time Mr. Nassar has practiced as a real estate agent, broker, and as an attorney. In addition...
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Paula Oliveira Brunoro
San Diego, CA Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, International and Tax
New York University School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Paula Oliveira Brunoro is the owner of Brunoro Law. Paula's practice is focused on assisting businesses and individuals with business and tax related matters, where her diverse background, strong analytical and communication skills come into play. She has vast experience assisting domestic clients in all sorts of tax controversy matters and tax planning for individuals and families. She also performs a role of a general counsel, where she assists clients with the most various and complex business and corporate issues. Paula also handles international business and tax matters, such as tax planning for multinational families and business, international tax audits,...
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Dolores Contreras
San Diego, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
Dolores Contreras is a decorated San Diego business lawyer with multiple awards and nominations under her belt, including the National Business Woman Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award and finalist for San Diego Magaizine's Woman of the Year. Her accomplishments and dedication to every client has lead to a successful career representing clients in business litigation, real estate law and family law. Ms. Contreras is fluent in both English and Spanish and her expertise in cross-border litigation has made her a strong voice in the Spanish speaking community.
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Spencer K. Schneider
San Diego, CA Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Massachusetts School of Law
I assist startups and small to medium-sized businesses in understanding legal matters through straightforward communication and easily accessible solutions. Whether you're initiating, expanding, or encountering obstacles, I provide adaptable service choices like subscriptions and fixed rates customized to your requirements.
My philosophy is centered on establishing solid client connections, delivering forward-thinking advice, and pragmatic resolutions to aid in accomplishing their objectives. Let's get in touch and explore how I can help you protect your business.
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Alexandra Eaker Perez
San Diego, CA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Tax and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law and Texas Tech University School of Law
Tax attorney that gets results.
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Nikki Farris
Chico, CA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
As a mother of four children, Nikki Farris understands the pressure of being responsible and taking care of family. When you fall into debt, it's not only you but those who depend on your that are in danger of financial ruin. If you cannot handle the debt, Attorney Nikki Farris can help you file for bankruptcy and find debt relief through various means. Nikki is experienced in bankruptcy law, as well as estate planning and business law. As a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Nikki is held accountable to high standards of legal service for her...
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Catherine King
Redding, CA Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Catherine graduated Hastings College of Law and UC Berkeley to become one of north state's finest lawyers.
Catherine King enjoys direct contact with clients and meeting their needs to achieve a hopeful resolution to matters of concern.
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Gary Giesler
Vista, CA Business Law Attorney with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Gould School University of Southern California. American Jurisprudence Award. Captain US Army Bronze Star Vietnam. Asst. US Attorney Central District California. Senior Partner Knapp Marsh Jones & Doran; Morse Giesler & Callister. Expertise in Home Owner Association cases and dispute resolution matters, real estate matters, litigation, and business law.
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Mr. Richard C Koman
Santa Rosa, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Empire College Law School and The George Washington University Law School
Quite simply, we are creating a different kind of litigation experience. We view a plaintiff’s lawsuit as a life-changing and healing experience. Because to be victimized in your own home, or injured in a car crash, or having your body hurt by a doctor you trusted, or being sexually abused by an employer, or even just being betrayed by a business partner … these are events with deep impacts.
In each case, a wrongdoer thrust an unwanted change at you. They created a deep hole and threw you in. Doctors may never make you completely better. Therapists may never completely heal...
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Matthew Murillo
Riverside, CA Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
University of La Verne College of Law
Attorney Matthew Murillo is quickly rising among the ranks of California Attorneys in Business, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense and Estate Planning and was recently nominated as one of California’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the area of Criminal Defense. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2009, Matt has been deeply involved in creating the type of law firm he believes will best serve California Residents. Founding the Law Offices of Matthew Murillo in April 2010, Matt has been diligent in his efforts to provide only the best service – treating every client like his own family....
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Mitchell Luke Abdallah
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, IP, Real Estate and Trademarks
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Abdallah Law Group, P.C. offers clients high quality, personalized representation with experienced legal counsel. Our focus is on corporate law, business and real estate transactions. Abdallah Law Group, P.C. has been providing superior legal representation over 15 years.
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J. Christian Conrad
Irvine, CA Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Divorce and Family
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
Mr. Conrad is passionate about assisting clients with family law issues that matter most. Admitted to practice in the state of California in 1995, he has literally seen it all. Mr. Conrad’s expertise in family law includes divorce, child support, property division, and parental rights, which makes him a strong and accomplished player in the field of Orange County family law, and one who is fully committed to treating each party with the utmost respect and discretion.
Mr. Conrad understands time is money; therefore, he is committed to protecting both for each of his valued clients. While distinguished legal counsel always...
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Derek Diemer
Riverside, CA Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Probate and Tax
California Western School of Law
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Adina T. Stern
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Business Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Southwestern Law School
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Jack Klosek
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Here at Klosek Law Offices in Sacramento, California, we want to help you protect yourself and your assets for the future by creating comprehensive estate plans that will help you preserve and pass on your wealth to your heirs and loved ones.
Serving clients throughout Sacramento County and all the surrounding areas of Northern California, our law firm is one of the area's premier estate planning practices, and since this is our sole area of focus, we can provide you with a level of representation and support other law firms simply cannot match with regard to any of the following:
1.) Basic...
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Susan G. Cohen
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Susan Cohen graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law. She holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Law at the University of California at Davis. Her Law Office is in Downtown Sacramento. Her practice experience includes Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Property Division. She accepts Domestic Violence, and Civil Harassment cases. She also practices in the area of Employment Law, including Discrimination on account of race, racial harassment, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, ...
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Gregory Reaume
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer
Business, Construction and Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
I am the owner of GWR Law, a firm dedicated to construction and real estate law. Before re-establishing my private practice, I served as in-house counsel at Kiewit, a company known for its heavy civil construction projects. My earlier legal career included positions at the law firms Haight Brown & Bonesteel and McInerney & Dillon.
My practice is primarily focused on complex construction litigation, real estate development, business formation, corporate governance, and risk management. Good work in these areas requires a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to resolving intricate legal challenges.
In addition to law, I have experience in...
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Mirko Ivanovic
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Business, Communications, Consumer and Divorce
Concord Law School At Purdue University Global
Mirko Ivanovic is the Managing Partner at Ivanovic & Lucius, P.C, an attorney with extensive corporate experience, and has served as a law enforcement professional for nearly twenty years. His practice is focused on corporate consulting, estate planning, elder abuse, family law, finance, general counsel services, immigration, and personal injury law.
Before becoming an attorney, Mirko held key executive roles in both public and private entities, contributing significantly to their growth and development. He served as a top-level manager for a $1.8 billion corporation and held executive positions in consulting, finance, and marketing sectors. Additionally, Mirko actively participated on the board...
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Ryan Kocot
Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Cannabis Law
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I provide general counsel services to cannabis businesses in California, Massachusetts, and New York. My general counsel services include, but are not limited to compliance, contracts, corporate, and licensing.
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Robert A. Davis Jr.
Hemet, CA Business Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Brigham Young University
As a founding partner at the firm of Davis Wojcik Duarte, APLC, Riverside County attorney Robert A. Davis works on both criminal and civil cases. He has over 22 years of experience in the legal field. Mr. Davis has been involved with the boards of the Hemet Hospital Foundation, the Exchange Club, and the Education Foundation. He is a member of the California Society of Healthcare Attorneys, American Health Lawyers’ Association and Riverside County Bar Association. He received his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Education. Contact his firm for...
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Gloria P Martinez-Senftner
Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
The University of Chicago Law School
Gloria Martinez-Senftner heads up the Martinez Law Group, a bilingual Professional Law Corporation. with main offices at 1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 116, Sacramento, CA 95815. The law firm engages in general practice, including trial and appellate work in State and Federal courts with a concentration in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Corporate, and Commercial Law.
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, JD
College: University of Texas-El Paso, BA.
Professional Memberships: State Bars of California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, and South Dakota; Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Immigrant Legal Research...
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Tiega N Varlack
Hayward, CA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Consumer and DUI & DWI
Howard University School of Law
Since starting Varlack Legal Services in 2009, I have been on the front lines of litigation as a trial attorney. Valuable experience in the courtroom was gained as a member of the Alameda County Bar’s CAAP program and Lawyer Referral Service. These programs helped me grow my practice as a young attorney while allowing me to grow as a litigator. As a graduate of Howard Law School, I chose to become “a social engineer” rather than a “parasite on society.” After law school, I served on the Charles Houston Bar Association’s Board of Directors, as membership...