Patterson Lawyers

My name is Brett A. Burlison - and I am a Trial Lawyer with offices in San Francisco, San Jose and Austin, Texas. In the beginning of my career, I was put in a posistion where I was able to hone my skills on difficult cases. I was an integral part of a large defense firm's trial team where I regularly represented corporations and insurance carriers in brain injury, product liability, and catastrophic injury trials. I have represented my clients in numerous jury trials and handled plaintiffs' cases in both California and Texas - at the state and Federal level. That experience led me...

A native of Las Vegas, Brittni graduated from the University of Arizona,magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Brittni then returned to Las Vegas and attended law school at UNLV where she was involved in moot court competitions and externed for the Nevada Supreme Court. Following law school Brittni clerked for the Honorable Ronald Israel in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada and later practiced civil litigation. Presently, Brittni practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and guardianship, general business matters and civil litigation. Outside of the office, Brittni enjoys spending time with her...

I am a patent attorney that focuses on obtaining software patents. Having an engineering degree in computer science in addition a law degree, I routinely work with software engineers in terms they understand. I have eperience in a wide array of software technology areas, such as mobile app development, networks, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, and databases.

I practice family law, with an emphasis on collaborative divorces and mediation. I also prepare QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders) for the division of pensions in a divorce. In addition I practice estate plannning, including preparing revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and wills. My practice is near downtown San Jose, California. I have been an attorney for 25 years.

Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions. Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...

Solution oriented attorney who specializes in Business, Estate Planning, and Consumer Finance Law, offering a proven background of advising large and small businesses. My goals in working with clients is to drive business operations, team building, company governance, and regulatory compliance for small companies, and individuals. Experience in same at: Lincoln Law School of San Jose, Credit.com, A&W Properties, WAP Forum, and eCycle, Inc, and General Electric. Actively collaborates with public- / private-sector officials, senior-level executives, leadership peers, stakeholders, and / or clients to analyze needs while identifying challenges and resolving legal / business issues...

Born and raised in South Dakota (Sioux Falls was then sub-100k residents), he traveled to Washington, DC for college, and visited New York, Philadelphia and Miami while there. He experienced the West Coast when he began graduate work in San Francisco and never returned (except for visits) to the Midwest. An avid baseball fan, his allegiance has shifted from the Giants to the A's, and more recently to the Dodgers. He worked in Southern California for about 7 years, and returned to the Bay Area before moving to South Lake Tahoe. Now a skiier and jogger, he maintains a low-profile...

Hello my name is Vijay Dinakar and I'm a California attorney. I have over a decade of experience handling serious criminal cases. I have successfully handled every kind of criminal case including DUIs, domestic violence, sex offense allegations and homicide cases. More recently I have used my considerable trial experience to handle restraining orders, family law cases, and select civil cases. Please contact my office for more information and all the best to you!

Andrew is a trial lawyer and intellectual property counselor helping clients build and protect their intellectual property portfolios and defend against accusations. He appears in the Federal Circuit and District Courts in several jurisdictions, including CA, DE, NY, TX, and VA and represents clients in the patent and trademark office and in arbitration. Andrew provides counseling including opinions regarding patent validity and infringement, intellectual property due diligence, litigation-avoidance strategies, etc.

Andrew has a degree in systems engineering and software engineering experience (designing and coding client/server software and relational databases). He has extensive experience litigating cases in a variety of...

After decades as a business and employment law counselor and successful trial attorney, Linda McPharlin has learned that the most satisfied clients are not those who win in court after bruising if not brutal years in litigation, but those who resolve disputes before litigation takes over their lives, and their finances. She now focuses her trial acumen and considerable negotiating skills on conflict resolution at the earliest possible stage, ideally before a lawsuit is even filed. For her employer clients, her conflict resolution practice takes many forms, with an eye to business realities as well as legal...

Attorney Beverly Byrd has specialized in immigration cases for nearly 20 years, handling only immigration matters. After graduating from Georgetown University with a Master's degree in International Law in 2000, Beverly opened Byrd & Associates in San Jose, California in 2001. Over nearly 20 years, she has helped thousands of immigrants from across the world immigrate to and remain in the United States.

Beverly is a long-time member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association, or AILA, and has been an active member of AILA's Santa Clara Valley Chapter's Executive Board holding several positions as liaisons to Government Immigration Agencies....

I am an attorney with a focus on Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income, boasting a career that spans over 30 years in Social Security Law. My professional journey includes 17 years at the Disability Determination Service and 13 years at the Social Security Hearings Office, with a transition to solo practice since January 2023. During my tenure at the Hearings Office, I gained exposure to Special Needs Trusts in relation to entitlements. Since moving to private practice, I have dedicated my efforts to drafting these trusts for clients, ensuring they protect their assets without compromising their disability entitlements. I...

When it comes to selecting an attorney for your legal matter, you want someone that you can trust. You want an attorney who listens to you and who becomes your teammate. You need a partner who will help you achieve your goals. You need someone that communicates well, that thinks on their feet, and that follows through. John R. Larson has been helping clients for more than 12 years through legal battles. Helping clients through periods of difficult times and turning lost clients around the corner to open new doors and new prospects for their future. Also knowing how to...

Jennifer L. King was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Curious about human development, she earned a B.A. in Psychology with departmental honors from the University of California, Berkeley. This passion drove her to commit to advocacy at the University of Illinois, where she earned her J.D. cum laude. As a law student, Ms. King took a deep interest in domestic violence. She gained experience at the University of Illinois’s Domestic Violence Clinic and the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Clinic and found that her investment in psychology enable her to bring a unique perspective, skill set, and...

Ms. Tripti Sharma practices exclusively in the area of Immigration and Naturalization Law. She is a member of the State Bar of California. Prior to starting her private practice, Ms. Sharma worked as an extern with the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, California. Being an immigrant herself, Ms. Sharma is extremely passionate from immigrants' dreams and rights. From petitioning for company managers to chefs and family-based spouse petitions, our office provides the optimum solutions to your individual needs

I am now retired and am not accepting any clients.

Chantene is the owner of and principal attorney at The Law Offices of Chantene Koplow in the California Bay Area. Chantene is an experienced government affairs and employment attorney. Chantene is passionate about resolving issues for her clients so they can focus on their daily lives and leave the burdens of their legal matters with her.

Chantene advises governmental bodies on organizational matters, regulatory compliance, open meeting laws (Brown Act), and rules of order. Chantene also counsels government agencies, employees, start-ups, and corporations on a variety of employment law matters. Chantene specializes in employment contracts, workplace claims (such as employment...

Nick Heimlich represents businesses by assisting with corporate formation, contracts, trademark and when they get sued. Nick has helped clients obtain over $40 million and saved them millions by successfully defending or suing on their behalf.

Jennifer K. Whipple is an Attorney with over 20 years of civil litigation experience. Prior to founding Whipple Law Group, Ms. Whipple served as In-house Litigation Counsel and Assistant General Counsel to the world's largest fresh-packed tomato processor and prior to that, she was a Partner at an AV-rated firm. Ms. Whipple’s current practice focuses on Special Education law and Employment law. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ...

We represent employees with all claims, including wrongful termination, whistleblower-retaliation, wage & hour, discrimination and harassment. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley. Please visit our website at www.samuelrudolphlaw.com

Hallie has actively practiced law since 2006.

Hallie’s practice focuses on family law matters, where she is dedicated to navigating her clients through the legal challenges of separation to a fresh start. Hallie’s extensive litigation, negotiation and settlement experience lends itself well to all types of family law matters. Recognizing that no two matters are alike, Hallie provides her clients with well-tailored representation, which perfectly suits their particular circumstances.

Hallie has previously worked on disputes arising from residential and commercial real property transactions and complex construction defect matters.

She has also managed two California litigation operations for multi-state law firms, handling...

Andrew is a Family Law Specialist certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization. He started practicing law in 2006 as a Family Law Litigation Attorney after graduation from the University of San Francisco School of Law. After 16 years of litigation experience, Andrew recognizes and understands the challenges of navigating the California legal system. Andrew’s current law practice emphasizes conflict resolution in family law matters as an alternative to litigation. Andrew obtained a Mediation Certification and Basic Conflict Resolution Training through the SEEDS Community Resolution Center. Resolving family legal conflicts outside of court is his primary goal. Andrew holds a Bachelor...

Attorney Ashlee D. Gonzales (nee Adkins), Esq. is the newest addition to the legal team at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP. Before passing the California Bar exam in November 2015, Ashlee started out as an assistant office manager for the firm, where she handled new client inquiries, assisted attorneys with drafting motions & pleadings, completed research projects, and filed documents with the court. Attorney Gonzales practices real estate law, including landlord & tenant matters.

Before coming to work for Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, Ashlee Gonzales received her law degree from John F. Kennedy University College of Law. While earning her...

38 years experience handling divorces of all types, both simple and complex.

Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Rated AV Preeminent for over 30 years (1986-current) - Professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by Martindale-Hubbell

Selected to Northern California Super Lawyers