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Qiaojing Ella Zheng
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 13 years of experience
(415) 463-8987
50 California Street
Suite 1538
San Francisco, CA 94111
Employment
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Ella Zheng is the Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight’s Palo Alto and San Francisco offices and Chair of the firm’s Asian American Litigation and Finance Practice Group. In 2022, she was recognized as a Rising Star by Law360 and named an “Asian Leader Worth Watching” by Profiles in Diversity Journal. She has earned a spot on Super Lawyers’ Northern California Rising Stars list every year since 2016 and was named among the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in California by The National Trial Lawyers. In 2018, Ella was honored with the Tribute to Women Award...
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Emily M De Falla
Contra Costa County, CA Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(925) 444-7378
1990 N. California Blvd.
Suite 800
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Divorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Divorce doesn’t have to be a costly and painful battle. Mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney Emily M. De Falla guides couples toward a cooperative, respectful divorce. By honoring both parties’ priorities, she can help you get around roadblocks and craft sensible solutions. The results are lower costs, equitable results, and healthier, happier kids.
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Kevin Heaney
Marin County, CA Attorney with 33 years of experience
(415) 302-9609
24 Professional Center Pkwy
Ste 240
San Rafael, CA 94903
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
University of San Francisco
The Law Offices of Kevin Heaney specialize in criminal defense and personal injury matters. Over 25 years of experience with successful trial track record. Serving all Bay Area counties and beyond.
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Boris Bindman
Contra Costa County, CA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Washington & Lee University
Boris has devoted himself to a career in criminal defense and fighting for the rights of the accused—a passion that grew from his experience being erroneously arrested at age thirteen due to a misidentification. This experience left him intimately aware of the kind of anxiety and fear a criminal accusation causes in one's life. Bringing this memory to the courtroom and negotiating table alike, Boris quickly gained a reputation as a fearless and zealous advocate for his clients who fights with integrity and compassion every step of the way.
Smart & Aggressive Criminal Defense. Experienced in representing individuals accused of crimes...
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Jeremy Lester Olsan
Sonoma County, CA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Agricultural, Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
JEREMY OLSAN is the principal of Olsan Law, Inc. From 2008 until 2020 Jeremy was a partner at the Perry law firm. He practices in the areas of real estate transactions, business and non-profit entity formation, finance, and governance, mergers, acquisitions, and sales, business contracts and transactions, as well as construction transactions, commercial property leasing, mortgage and finance law, and land use law.
An AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney* since 2013, Jeremy has also been repeatedly recognized by his peers as a Northern California Super Lawyer®. In 2016, the California State Bar Board of Trustees appointed Jeremy to...
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Samuel Geller
Contra Costa County, CA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Golden Gate University
Sam is a Bay Area native. He went to college and law school in San Francisco. Sam is more than just a defense attorney and prides himself on helping his clients during difficult times. Sam is never afraid to take the unpopular position in court and will always fight hard for you. No matter what, he will do his best to get the job done and give your case the best result possible. He has represented clients dealing with minor misdemeanor offenses to serious felonious sex offenses. Sam began his defense attorney career as a public...
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Jon Welner
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 29 years of experience
(415) 986-2800
3 Embarcadero Center
26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Business and Environmental
Stanford University
Jon Welner is a leading practitioner of environmental law in California. His broad and deep experience over twenty years enables him to solve regulatory problems for clients in virtually every area of environmental practice, including air, water, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, consumer products, traditional and renewable energy, and natural resources. Jon helps clients make sense of the “alphabet soup” of state and federal environmental regulatory agencies in order to achieve their business objectives. He regularly represents clients in court to defend their interests and achieve their goals.
Jon has a robust land use practice and assists clients to successfully navigate the...
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Robert B. Kaplan
San Francisco County, CA Lawyer
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law
Robert B. Kaplan is an accomplished California Bankruptcy, Business, and Real Estate Law attorney with an emphasis on creditors' rights and bankruptcy related cases. Focused on results, Bob has been providing rigorous and uncompromising legal representation for over 40 years.
Bob is a Co-Managing Partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, a firm listed on American Lawyer's AmLaw 200. A highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney, he is ready to assist you in accomplishing your legal objectives.
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Matthew S. Kenefick
San Francisco County, CA Lawyer
Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Matthew Kenefick has an extensive law practice which includes litigation, real estate and compliance matters. Mr. Kenefick represents a variety of industries including manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, real estate developers, wineries and the hotel industry, among others.
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Martin H. Orlick
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 47 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of San Francisco School of Law
I am an accomplished ADA Compliance & Defense attorney. With a practice encompassing over 30 years, I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and legal representation. I am a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and on the Advisory Board of Directors of the Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute, Georgetown University Law Center. I also serve as Chair of JMBM's ADA Compliance & Defense Group and am the author of the ADA Compliance & Defense Blog.
My transactional practice includes leasing, lease administration for developers and tenants, acquisition and sales, portfolio management, regulation of real property use and development,...
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Kerry Shapiro
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Energy and Environmental
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I am an accomplished California attorney, representing clients with Government, Environmental, Natural Resources and Land Use matters.
I have over 30 years of experience with a broad array of federal, state and local issues. I bring knowledgeable and skilled advocacy to effectively and efficiently meet your legal needs.
A recipient of CalCIMA's Spirit of the Industry Award, I am also listed among The Best Lawyers in America and Northern California Super Lawyers.
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L. Randolph Harris
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Business and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and Gonzaga University School of Law
L. Randolph Harris is a partner in JMBM's San Francisco office who works with a broad array of privately held companies and their owners on business and tax matters. Randy advises clients with regard to business transition, taxable and tax deferred mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, integrated tax planning, federal and state tax controversy resolution, and real estate transactions. Randy's experience includes counseling mature companies on operations, business transactions and mergers and acquisitions and counseling emerging and growth companies on business organization, financing and operations. He advises on income tax planning for individuals, partnerships and corporations and also advises...
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Paul DeAngelis
San Francisco County, CA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Boston University
Paul DeAngelis practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. He concentrates on real estate matters, including litigating buyer and seller disputes arising from transactions, neighbor and HOA disputes, and broker defense issues. He also provides transaction and counseling services to buyers and sellers, to property owners to resolve neighbor and HOA disputes, and to brokers and agents regarding risk management and BRE compliance issues. The information in this profile and any reviews or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal representation. It is a communication within Rules of Professional Conduct of...
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John Michael Runfola
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
San Francisco State University and University of San Francisco School of Law
John Runfola is a highly experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. His cases have at times drawn international attention, and he has succeeded in winning favorable results for clients both at trial and through skillful pre-trial work. He is listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has earned the highest rating from the national lawyer registry Martindale Hubbell.
Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Runfola served as a Public Defender in San Francisco, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience. He is a seasoned trial lawyer, yet is equally adept at the behind-the-scenes work that often proves critical to a...
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Bennett G. Young
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I am an accomplished California Bankruptcy and Business law attorney. My areas of expertise include a broad range of insolvency matters for creditors.
I provide extensive experience and knowledge, focused on maximizing benefits and minimizing losses. With a long history of successful results, I am dedicated to innovative and practical solutions for your bankruptcy and insolvency problems.
I have been honored with recognition as a Northern California Super Lawyer, Best Lawyers of America, and an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Visit my website for more information and to see representative cases.
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Michael Mortimer
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 32 years of experience
P.O. Box 2342
San Francisco, CA 94126
IP
Univ of Oregon School of Law
Former prosecutor, combat veteran (USCG), complex dispute resolution, competitive business litigation, depositions, trials, law and motion, appeals.
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Christa Conry
Alameda County, CA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Elder and Landlord Tenant
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Christa Conry is an associate at the Tobener Ravenscroft. In 2009, she earned her undergraduate degree in history, with a minor in French, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she was named to the Dean’s List for each year of attendance. Ms. Conry went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, Ms. Conry was the Managing Editor of the Hastings Women’s Law Journal and member of the nationally ranked Mock Trial Team. She twice received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and...
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Carter Zinn
Marin County, CA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Since its opening, The Zinn Law Firm has resolved by settlement, trial or arbitration over 200 cases in their clients’ favor, and has obtained tens of millions of dollars on behalf of its injured clients. Mr. Zinn has developed into one of the most well-regarded and sought after trial lawyers representing injured persons in the Bay Area.
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Myron Moskovitz
Alameda County, CA Lawyer with 60 years of experience
Appeals
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
California Civil Appeals, State & Federal
Myron Moskovitz served as law clerk to Justice Raymond E. Peters of the California Supreme Court. He is the author of Winning An Appeal (Carolina Academic Press, 4th ed.) and Moskovitz On Appeal (LexisNexis, 2015). He has handled and consulted on many appeals, both in state and federal courts. Although appellate courts reverse in civil cases only about 20% of the time, he has won reversals in more than 70% of his civil cases in which he represented appellants.
He is Professor of Law Emeritus...
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Jacqueline Ravenscroft
Alameda County, CA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Elder and Landlord Tenant
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Jacqueline Ravenscroft is a partner at Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, double majoring in Politics and Latin American Studies and graduating summa cum laude. Ms. Ravenscroft went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2011. During law school, Ms. Ravenscroft was Executive Editor of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. She also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Witkin Award for Excellence. Ms. Ravenscroft has been involved in tenant rights since law school....
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Leslie C. Leone
Marin County, CA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
Leslie Leone, principal attorney at Leone Law Firm, is the best California personal injury attorney and employment attorney to help you deal with unreasonable insurance companies and unfair employers so that you can obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
Leslie Leone began her legal career as a staff attorney for the Teamsters Union and also worked for the Operating Engineer's Union. As a Union attorney she negotiated contracts and grievances for hundreds of Union members. She is also a San Francisco native who attended UC Berkeley and Golden Gate University Law School.
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Clayton Thomas Robertson
Alameda County, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
UCLA School of Law
As a former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender who has litigated thousands of cases, including misdemeanors and felonies, I know how to fight for you. My background includes adult and juvenile cases, as well as serious and violent felonies and three-strikes cases.
I am also an experienced civil litigator with a corporate and white-collar litigation background at a prestigious "big law" firm who switched sides to sue corporations and other entities (including insurance companies, police departments, governments, and others) on behalf of individuals to obtain justice for my clients.
As a result, I have seen firsthand how corporations and...
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Colby LaVelle
Sonoma County, CA Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Santa Clara University School of Law
Colby Dean LaVelle II proudly manages LaVelle Law Offices with the personal attention of a boutique law firm but with the resources of larger law firms. An honored graduate of Santa Clara University of Law, Mr. LaVelle has dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice. He began his legal career working for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. Following his success litigating criminal matters, Mr. LaVelle started the LaVelle Law Offices. Now with eight locations across California, The LaVelle Law Offices is an incarnation of Mr. LaVelle's desire to serve the public, as he...
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Bryan Jeffrey Schwartz
Alameda County, CA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Civil Rights and Employment
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Bryan Schwartz is an Oakland, California-based attorney dedicated to helping employees protect their rights in the workplace. He has fought prohibited discrimination, retaliation, and harassment, obtained reasonable accommodations for disabled employees, vindicated whistleblowers' rights, and ensured that corporations pay workers all wages they are owed. He has successfully litigated individual and class action complaints nationwide, helping to recover millions of dollars for thousands of employees, forcing corporations and Government agencies to change their practices and punish wrongdoers.
Bryan Schwartz is also one of the few Bay Area-based attorneys with extensive experience representing Federal employees in their unique Merit Systems...
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Sally J. Elkington
Alameda County, CA Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(510) 465-0404
409 13th street, 10th Floor
The Historic Tribune Tower
Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
New College School of Law of California
Sally is now retired and living in Palm Springs. She is keeping her license active to allow her to do Pro Bono work with local Bar Associations.
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Taylor N. Burras
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Business and Employment
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Taylor Burras is a Labor and Employment attorney. Her practice focuses on the hospitality and insurance industries.
Taylor has experience counseling and litigating on behalf of employers in matters relating to discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination, reduction in workforce, hiring, leaves of absence, and wage and hour issues. She has also handled matters before the Employment Development Department (EDD), Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the National Labor Relations Board. Taylor has successfully represented hotels, resorts and restaurants in numerous general and employment litigation matters. In the insurance industry, she has defended large insurance companies...
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Andrei Romanenko
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Immigration
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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Mitchell Luke Abdallah
Sacramento County, CA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury, 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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Scott Haggmark
Sacramento County, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
New York Law School
Trabajé como fiscal del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional durante cuatro años y medio. He litigado cientos de casos de inmigración, enfocándome principalmente en asilo, ajuste de estatus y cancelación de deportación. Ahora he abierto mi propio bufete y espero poder ayudar a las personas a navegar el complejo mundo del derecho de inmigración.
I worked as a Department of Homeland Security prosecutor for four and a half years. I have litigated hundreds of immigration cases focusing mostly on asylum, adjustment of status and cancellation of removal. I have now opened my own firm and hope to help people navigate the complex...
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Mirko Ivanovic
Sacramento County, CA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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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Gregory Reaume
Sacramento County, CA 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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Edward William Younger IV
Contra Costa County, CA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business and Estate Planning
Concord Law School
I am an estate planning and business law lawyer practicing in East Contra Costa County California. I take pride in providing value minded legal services to area families and businesses.
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Jessica Lucille Chylik
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 26 years of experience
(415) 938-6552
2358 Market Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94114
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
My office is open by appointment only for in-person, virtual or telephone consultations.
Currently my practice focuses on San Francisco residential evictions, vacancy agreements, and Rent Board petitions for tenants, landlords, master tenants, and subtenants. My expertise includes 20+ years practicing landlord-tenant law under the San Francisco Rent Ordinance. Additionally, I volunteer at local free advice and referral clinics and appear on public radio legal rights shows.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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H. John Gutierrez
San Francisco County, CA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
John Gutierrez manages Bailey & Galyen’s California office. He has 15 years’ experience litigating cases involving personal injuries, premises liability, and insurance claims.
John is a native of Biloxi, Mississippi. He obtained his law degree from Georgetown University. Prior to that, he received an undergraduate degree from Brown University and a master’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley.
John has litigated a number of nationwide class action cases involving defective computers, vehicles, and building materials. In those cases, he helped consumers obtain multi-million dollar settlements. He also has extensive experience in construction litigation and real estate disputes.
Mr. Gutierrez is admitted...
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Christine Victoria Troy
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Immigration
University of California Hastings College of Law
Founded in 2000, The Law Office of Christine Troy provides high quality legal services to all clients. Christine Troy is an experienced attorney, practicing exclusively in the area of Immigration and Naturalization Law, with a special emphasis on green cards through employment and marriage/family and work visas. Ms. Troy provides personalized and responsive service to each of her clients to ensure each client is satisfied with the quality of legal work and attention received.
Ms Troy was admitted to the California State Bar in December 1999. She is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and the Federal Ninth Circuit...
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Alex Merchant
San Francisco County, CA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant
Stanford University Law School
Mr. Merchant is an experienced tenant lawyer who focuses on actions for wrongful eviction, landlord harassment, failure to repair, and dangerous conditions that lead to serious injuries. Mr. Merchant has been repeatedly recognized as a Northern California “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers Magazine. Mr. Merchant has helped secure millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Mr. Merchant graduated from Stanford Law School, where he assisted tenants at the East Palo Alto Community Legal Services Housing Clinic. Mr. Merchant then worked as a litigator at Morrison & Foerster LLP, where he received a pro bono award for his representation...
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Anthony Franceschi
San Francisco County, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
Anthony Franceschi is California estate planning attorney who focuses his practice on assisting seniors and their families prepare for the future. Including empowering seniors with strategic estate plans and drafting customized wills that honor clients’ final wishes,
During law school, Tony was an intern for the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office, where he handled misdemeanors, traffic, and juvenile detention hearings. Before coming to MacFarlane Legal, Tony represented clients with Social Security Disability/SSI and personal injury cases.
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Ramsey Hanafi
San Francisco County, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
201 Spear Street Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105
Free ConsultationEmployment
Golden Gate University School of Law
I have been practicing employment law and business law since 2009. I primarily represent Plaintiffs in individual and class action cases in wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, unpaid commissions, misclassification cases, independent contractor cases, and many others. I practice all over the State. Wherever you are, I can be there. My experience with small business clients and technology startups also provides me with a unique background in the intersection between employment law and business. I have experience litigating and consulting with business clients on numerous transactional issues; intellectual property (trademark and copyright);...
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Ansel Jay Halliburton
San Francisco County, CA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Securities
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Phyllis Voisenat
Alameda County, CA Attorney with 33 years of experience
(510) 883-3798
1101 Marina Village Parkway
Suite 201
Alameda, CA 94501
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and Collections
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Phyllis Voisenat, Esq. is an attorney and counselor at law. You can retain her as your attorney to handle your case from start to finish, or you can hire her for limited matters. She can be retained for matters from Sacramento to San Jose, pertaining to fraud, real estate, contracts, business formation, operations.