Patton Lawyers

James Olson is an associate in the Riverside office of Fernandez & Lauby. Mr. Olson graduated from University of California, San Diego in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. In 2008, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Olson volunteered for the San Diego County Public Defender's Office and received recognition for honors in Advanced Legal Writing and Negotiations. Also while in law school, Mr. Olson clerked for Kolod Wager Law Offices. Mr. Olson has worked as an associate attorney at...

Neil R. Hedtke is licensed to practice law in both California and Arizona. Mr. Hedtke received his Bachelor of Science at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1992. After graduating, he served five years in the United States Army and is a graduate of the Airborne and Ranger schools.
Mr. Hedtke attended the University of La Verne College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree.
Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hedtke practiced law with several local law firms as an Associate. Over the past several...

Attorney Mirta C. Palmer was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where she honed in on her two passions: law and languages. After moving to the United States, she utilized her legal and linguistic skills by working as a Certified Court Interpreter and an Attorney at Law, accumulating over 20 years of experience in the California courts. Mirta C. Palmer is an ethical and empathetic attorney whose passion for justice led her to pursue a legal career in both her native Venezuela and here in California. While a consummate professional, she is down to earth and patiently explains you or your loved one’s...

Attorney Dani Mouri is a personal injury attorney in Riverside, CA dedicated to helping individuals and families who have been injured by the negligence of others.

Kathleen G. Alvarado is an accomplished advocate who is relentless in her goals of obtaining the best settlements and verdicts for her clients. She is not afraid to be firm in her convictions. She leaves no stone unturned, and investigates every option available when working for her clients. Ms. Alvarado is a graduate of Loyola Marymount where she earned her undergraduate degree. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Alvarado served as a Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino. While serving as a Deputy District Attorney for...

For over thirty years, attorney Fred J. Knez has been representing individuals and corporations in serious personal injury and business litigation (plaintiff and defendant). Attorney Knez graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California in 1979, was a member of the Honor Board and Law Review, admitted to practice law in California in 1980, admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court in 1981, admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1983, and in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984. Attorney Knez began his private practice in 1984.

Adam Kocaj is a skilled personal injury attorney and trial lawyer at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates with an outstanding track record. He has resolved more than 800 cases throughout his career to date, securing millions of dollars for his clients and taking great pride in helping them when they need it most. His practice focuses primarily on traumatic injuries. Adam handles a wide range of cases, with his areas of expertise including all types of motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death, consumer cases, and more. Adam has already earned recognition for his skills,...

Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to act fast. The stakes are high — your freedom and your future could be at risk. Joe Galasso is an experienced, dedicated criminal defense attorney, here to offer you effective and aggressive legal representation in your time of need. As your criminal defense lawyer, Joe will work tirelessly to bring your case to a timely and favorable conclusion. By handling thousands of cases, ranging from low-level infractions to serious, violent felonies, Joe fully understands the various arresting agencies and prosecuting offices in the county, which gives him...

Daniel Ferris practices with Kirk Law Group. Kirk Law Group has been protecting your rights for 10 years. Daniel does a wide range of practice fields that can accommodate the needs of clients. If you need assistance with your legal matters contact Kirk Law Group at 951-784-4160.

Nathan Heyde is a corporate and transactional attorney on Varner & Brandt's Riverside Corporate & Business Law Team. Nathan practices law in the areas of corporate and business law, business and real estate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, real property, land use and finance. He has advised publicly and privately held businesses in entity formation and dissolution, asset and stock acquisitions, venture financing, real estate acquisitions and intellectual property protection and licensing.

Mr. Kennedy brings a varied background to his expertise in personal injury law: banking, retail, teaching and military. He speaks both Spanish and French, having served at NATO in Perris, France. He knows slip and fall/trip and fall cases, having spent 10 years in the supermarket business and attending USC on a scholarship from Lucky Stores. HE PERSONALLY VISITS EVERY ACCIDENT SITE! Mr. Kennedy comes from an Irish Boxing family which justifies the email address, "lawyerswhofight"! He loves his work and looks forward to helping people any time, any where! Call for a...

When you seek out help at The Law Office of Winfield S. Payne III, you can rest assured in the help you can procure from a bankruptcy lawyer in Riverside. Bankruptcy is a serious issue, but you do not need to be unduly alarmed by it. Instead, be proactive and obtain the representation of Attorney Payne, a trustworthy and experienced lawyer. Attorney Payne attended Chapman College, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree. From there, he went on to earn his law degree at Western States University College of Law. He later obtained his M.S. degree at Golden Gate...

Brian Mankin is an experienced attorney who primarily represents clients in employment disputes, class action and mass tort litigation. His practice also consists of general business, personal injury and construction matters. Brian completed his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University while serving six years as a military police officer in the California Army National Guard. He received his law degree from Whittier Law School where he was on the Dean's Honor List, and a member of all three Honors Boards - Law Review, Moot Court and Trial Advocacy - on behalf of which he competed in national competitions. Brian originally...

Attorney Gunnin is ready to take on your case and support you! When you come to the Law Offices of David R. Gunnin, a Chino bankruptcy lawyer will be glad to come to your assistance and support you. Attorney Gunnin obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of North Carolina. He later furthered his education by earning his Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law. He has a thorough understanding of bankruptcy law, having served clients for more than 34 years. He is a member of the Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum and the California State Bar...

DUI Defense Attorney Manuel J. Barba is an expert in DUI Defense and is dedicated to defending people accused of DUI, as well as other driving related cases. Attorney Manuel J. Barba awards and designations: - Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation from the American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law Division. - AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. - Superb 10 rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating a lawyer can receive. - Specialist member of the California DUI Lawyers Association - Nationally recognized Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor - Trained in Advanced Roadside...

Michael Tam is an associate in the Riverside office of Fernandez & Lauby. Mr. Tam graduated from University of California, San Diego in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science. In 2008 he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. While in law school Mr. Tam received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Professional Responsibility. Additionally, during his time in law school, Mr. Tam was a research assistant for a renowned corporate law professor and participated in the Tax Clinic for low income tax payers. He also...

Kyle K. Lauby is a partner in the Riverside office of Fernandez & Lauby. Mr. Lauby graduated in 2003 from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law with a specialization in business law. In 1999, he graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Mr. Lauby is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has litigated cases in a variety of practice areas, including construction defect, wrongful death, personal injury, securities fraud, antitrust, and general...

Ike Sherman, as co-founder of the Firm, started MCIS Lawyers as an advocate for consumers and injured persons. The Firm’s number one goal is to provide the utmost client care and satisfaction. The Firm has assembled a team of talented and dedicated professionals to prosecute cases successfully.

Ike represents plaintiffs in a wide range of matters, including catastrophic personal injury and large-loss cases, wrongful death, premises liability, and motor vehicle collisions. Ike’s advocacy resulted in recovering multi-million dollars for its clients.

Before his legal career, Ike worked as a licensed administrator for several assisted living facilities for the frail and elderly in...

In 1998, Misty received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Policy from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. As a student, sheinterned at the Chicago Department of Human Services. There, she participated in various aspects of the policy making process including research and analysis regarding the local impact of the federal transition from Aid to Families with Dependent Children to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. In addition to her academic pursuits, she also pitched for the Wildcats' varsity softball team.

After college, Misty joined the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a...

Michael C. Hackworth is a partner with lawfirm of Fernandez & Lauby LLP. Mr. Hackworth has a variety of experiences in defense litigation. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Riverside, and held internships at the City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office performing legal and political research. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Hastings College of the Law in 1996 where he specialized in litigation and served externships with the Public Law Research Institute, where he worked on the research and drafting of ethics bills. Before attending law school, Mr. Hackworth served as a licensed real...

Graham J. Baldwin is an associate attorney with Fernandez & Lauby LLP. He has a wide variety of experience in civil litigation encompassing the fields of personal injury, wrongful termination, professional liability, construction accidents, construction defect, and general business, at both the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Baldwin has been a past civil litigation arbitrator and is a current member on the Riverside County Fee Arbitration panel. Mr. Baldwin graduated from California State University (Long Beach) with a B.A. in 1971 and obtained his J.D. from Western State University in 1976. He is admitted to practice before the Federal...

The attorneys at The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan have more than 50 years of collective experience practicing law. Attorney R. Jeff Gerber, Attorney Laura Chaidez and Attorney Laurel A. Buchanan practice in family and civil law. Attorney Linda Vose practices exclusively in criminal law. The law office also partners with Attorney Julia D. Weiner in family and civil matters including civil litigation. The staff at the Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan are experienced in providing specialized support to reduce the stress and burden on clients in an already stressful time. Office Manager Yessenia Villegas ensures that matters...

Greg Stefflre, Esq. Greg Stefflre is currently Chief Executive of Rail Delivery Services, a motor carrier that pioneered the use of cutting edge technology in providing drayage and distribution in southern California from 1981 until the present. Trained and having practiced over forty years as a transportation lawyer, Greg has been involved in many of our industries’ most progressive institutions and activities, including: Co-founder of the California Trucking Association Intermodal Ateering Committee (now, Conference); Co-founder of the American Trucking Association’s Intermodal Conference and Chairman 1990-1991; Member, American Trucking Associations Policy & Finance Committee...

Marc Colen received his bachelor of science and master of science degrees in engineering from U.C.L.A., studied economics and C.S.U.N and then received his J.D. from Loyola Law School on an accelerated program. He was elected a member of the Law Honor Society and received the American Jurisprudence award. Marc immediately passed the bar examination. After working for law firms, including Jones, Day, Marc began his own practice in 1990. Marc has taught and lectured at U.C.L.A., the RAND Graduate School and Pierce College. He is the author of many papers and has made...

Attorney Kian Mottahedeh received his JD from Whittier College School of Law with an emphasis in Business Law. He received his BA degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. During law school, Attorney Mottahedeh held leadership positions in the Jewish Law Student Association and participation in Moot Court competition. Over the course of his career, Kian has represented some 1,500 consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Attorney Mottahedeh has successfully negotiated the removal of judgment liens and second mortgages on behalf of countless clients throughout Los Angeles. Attorney Mottahedeh has also represented several...

20+ year resident of Riverside. Graduate of Boston University School of Law, 1995. Member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Central Districts of California.

Tim Owen is a senior attorney on Varner & Brandt's Riverside office Business Litigation Team. Tim has over 25 years of experience as a trial attorney in state and federal courts in California and New York. His practice and expertise covers employment, labor, complex business disputes, complex litigation, products liability, and professional negligence, as well as appellate matters.

Leslie E. Riley is an estate planning and business attorney in Varner & Brandt’s Ontario office. She was born and raised in the Pomona Valley area of Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources. With a strong interest in the law and with the purpose of helping people navigate a complex legal system she pursued a legal education at the University of La Verne College of Law. There, she served as the Juvenile Law Editor for the University of La Verne Law Review....