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John Michael Runfola
San Francisco, 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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Michael Mortimer
San Francisco, 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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Claribel Palacios Maduena
Alameda, CA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Immigration
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Ms. Madueña is an expert immigration lawyer in the Bay Area handling a wide range of immigration matters, including complex cases with criminal issues. The bulk of her practice focuses on family-based immigration and removal defense. She has successfully argued for the release of clients in immigration detention, and has obtained Adjustment of Status, Asylum, and Cancellation of Removal for her clients against the government in Immigration Court. Ms. Madueña has also obtained Lawful Permanent Residency, Asylum, Naturalization, NACARA, and Waivers before the immigration office. Notably, when she was a first-year associate, Ms. Madueña presented a complex criminal and...
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Debra DeCarli
Pleasanton, CA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of Texas - Austin
Trusts and Estate Planning Offices in Pleasanton and Mendocino.
California estate planning attorney Debra DeCarli has been a lawyer since 1994. She received both her J.D. and Master of Public Affairs degrees from the University of Texas. Debra's unique background led to her professional commitment to estate planning for all types of families.
Debra enjoys the estate planning complexities unique to non-traditional or blended families, families with young children, older couples and individuals who do not have children, and folks interested in charitable giving.
Virtual meetings and flexible scheduling are available.
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Pleasanton office: 925-568-2350
Mendocino office: 707-937-2701
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Ian M. Cooper
Oakland, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of San Francisco School of Law
Representing injured workers exclusively since 1995.
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Mario Tafur
Sacramento, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
I have built a career and a reputation by advocating for the rights of the accused. At Bulldog Law, my team and I have defended thousands of clients throughout the United States in various criminal cases across both state and federal courts, encompassing trials and appeals. Additionally, we manage personal injury and cryptocurrency cases.
My lawyers and I have been described as "bulldogs" for our tenacious and successful representation in legal proceedings. We vigorously defend our clients, fully aware of the high stakes and our potential to significantly impact their lives.
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Christopher D. N. Hanson
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Insurance Claims and Real Estate
John F. Kennedy University College of Law
Who am I? Why do I do this? What are you getting when you hire me and my staff? Am I any good at this lawyer stuff? Will I win? Those are all good questions; and I even have answers for some of them.
I started the firm in the mid 1990’s after the Savings and Loan implosion killed commercial real estate for about five years.
In 1978, I got my California real estate license, and two years later, my broker’s license. In 1993, I was awarded the nationally recognized CCIM designation by the Commercial Investment...
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Steven Aaron Kronenberg
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Consumer, Employment, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Temple Univ School of Law
Mr. Kronenberg's practice focuses on: - Catastrophic Injury: including representing people who consumed food allergens or pathogens, as well as workers who used defectively designed or manufactured food processing equipment, victims of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord trauma, nerve damage, and severe orthopedic injuries arising from construction accidents, industrial accidents, dangerous premises, auto accidents, wrongful death, governmental or public entity liability, and professional negligence. Mr. Kronenberg has more than a decade of experience litigating personal injury and product liability cases from their inception through trial and appeal. - Consumer Protection: litigating class action claims arising from...
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Stephen R. Jaffe
San Francisco, CA Attorney with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Employment
Wayne State University Law School
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Robert B. Kaplan
San Francisco, 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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Leslie C. Leone
Mill Valley, 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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Patricia De Fonte
San Francisco, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationGolden Gate Univ School of Law
I am passionate about providing estate planning services to parents with minor children.
f you don't have an estate plan, please contact me on LinkedIn or through my website for a complimentary call about your estate planning goals. In my relationship-based approach, we will work together to create a plan based on your values and tailored to protect and provide for your loved ones. By the end of our process, I want you to feel confident and prepared.
I consistently work with trusted professionals in insurance, personal finance, mortgage, and real estate, as well as family, intellectual property and corporate formation...
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Robin D. Gross
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Entertainment & Sports, Family, IP and Trademarks
Santa Clara University School of Law
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John T. Kontrabecki
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Construction, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Cornell University
As an attorney and financier with over three decades of experience, I have been advising companies on various aspects of real estate transactions. My work includes forming legal entities, establishing joint ventures, handling property acquisitions and sales, conducting due diligence, managing land use planning and entitlements, ensuring environmental compliance, and dealing with both secured and unsecured financing. Additionally, I am well-versed in construction contracts, litigation, and arbitration.
I am transaction-oriented and have significant experience in handling a broad spectrum of commercial contracts. My skills include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating joint venture agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, public utility agreements, vendor agreements,...
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Heidi Machen
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative and Employment
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Heidi Machen has been an attorney since 1996 when she graduated from University of California Hastings College of the Law and passed the California Bar Exam. Prior to hanging her shingle as a sole practitioner in 2008, representing clients in matters of employment and regulatory law, Ms. Machen served in various policy and executive positions in local and Bay Area government.
Among her extracurricular activities, she is an avid cyclist, a Vegan cook, an amateur oil painter, has been known to contribute to theatrical productions on or off stage, and to participate in Democratic party doings. She...
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Marc David Pelta
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
City University of New York School of Law
Former prosecutor. Experienced criminal, DUI, and juvenile defense attorney across California from North to South. Marc also represents people in Restraining Order cases.
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Alan Adelman
San Francisco, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
For over twenty years I have focused my entire legal practice on exclusively representing employees in a wide variety of employment matters, including wrongful terminations, unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, defamation and severance negotiations. I handle all lawsuits on a contingency fee basis, meaning that I do not charge a fee in a litigation if I do not secure a recovery on behalf of my client. I have advocated on behalf of several hundred employees in State and Federal Court and have completed nearly twenty trials.
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Taylor N. Burras
San Francisco, 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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Matthew S. Kenefick
San Francisco, 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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Daniel H Rose
San Francisco, CA Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL
Mr. Rose is dedicated to providing the best legal representation for injured victims and their families in a compassionate, efficient and effective manner. He is a passionate advocate for his clients and resolves most cases in a matter of months, rather than years. He is most widely known as one of the leading bicycle lawyers, pedestrian lawyers, and motorcycle accident lawyers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Rose also serves as a Mediator of claims throughout California.
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Martin H. Orlick
San Francisco, 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, 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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Bennett G. Young
San Francisco, 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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L. Randolph Harris
San Francisco, 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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Erik J Christensen
Auburn, CA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Employment
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and University of California - Irvine
Erik Christensen litigates, and provides counsel on, corporate and employment issues in California and the District of Columbia. His experience includes working as a senior associate at top-ranked global law firms, including Littler Mendelson and Greenberg Traurig.
Before this, Erik externed at the California Supreme Court and the First District Court of Appeal, two of the most prestigious opportunities provided to law students in California. Erik also served as a law clerk for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Victim Impact Program (sometimes referred to as the “Special Victims Unit.”) His experience includes years of service with the 101st Airborne’s...
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Gene Takagi
San Francisco, CA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Gene Takagi is the managing attorney of NEO Law Group, contributing publisher of the Nonprofit Law Blog, and a part-time lecturer at Columbia University. At NEO, Gene has represented over 800 nonprofit organizations on corporate, tax, and charitable trust law matters. Gene is a popular writer on nonprofit legal topics and has been published by The New York Times, The Nonprofit Quarterly, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Nonprofit Times, Taxation of Exempts, EO Tax Journal, and ALI-ABA. He is also a popular speaker who has presented at conferences for Independent Sector, BoardSource, NAAG/National Association of State Charity Officials, CalNonprofits, the...
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Robert W. Ottinger Jr.
San Francisco, CA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Ottinger Employment Lawyers specializes in protecting the rights of employees and fighting injustice in the workplace. For over a decade we have represented current and former employees in their pursuit of fair treatment and compensation. We challenge illegal labor practices in companies of all sizes. We help employees benefit from the rights guaranteed to them under state and federal law.
Our firm handles all aspects of employment law including:
Overtime Pay Recovery
Employment Discrimination
Retaliation
Sexual Harassment
Severance Package Negotiation
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Thomas Edward McKeever
San Francisco, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
(415) 797-7250
1 Sansome Street, 35th Floor
PMB #2450,
San Francisco, CA 94104
Business
Stanford Law School
Solving business problems from a legal perspective for technology companies.
I have served as a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites in private and public companies for more than 15 years including more than 9 years at Actuate Corporation (NASDAQ:BIRT) as its SVP, GC, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Development until the sale of Actuate to OpenText, Inc in 2015.
I have particular expertise with M&A, governance, managing litigation and operational process and policy improvement. A consistent strong performer, I was a securities litigator at Wilson Sonsini and Heller Ehrman and a law clerk at the Federal District Court for the...
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Carter Zinn
Mill Valley, 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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Matthew Stevan Luzaich
Chico, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law
The Law Offices of Matthew S. Luzaich is a Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm located in Chico, CA. It defends criminal cases in the counties of Butte, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba. It provides a free legal consultation with a local Chico criminal defense lawyer.
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Christopher A. Lamiero
Dublin, CA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of San Francisco School of Law
I spent nearly 25 years as a state court prosecutor. The majority of those years were served in Alameda County, and a few years were served in Santa Clara County. I specialized in high profile, complex felony prosecutions. I was the trial prosecutor in the case of People v. Madison, Merel, and Cazares. The case involved the prosecution of three men for the murder of Gwen Araujo, a transgender, teenaged girl from Newark, California. The famous case became the subject of a Lifetime Network movie called, "A Girl Like Me."
There is no aspect of the...
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Evan E. Zelig
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
The Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C. is a Criminal Defense law office dedicated to defending clients charged with all misdemeanor and felony offenses. We represent clients facing charges in all State and Federal Courts within California. Our office is located in downtown Santa Rosa, California and is located just minutes from the Sonoma County Hall of Justice (Courthouse) and the Jail Detention Facilities.
Our office has successfully handled a vast array of criminal cases involving: DUI, Gang Related Offenses, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Drug Crimes, Violent Crimes, Federal Offenses, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Crimes, Three Strikes, Theft &...
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Michael J. Hassen
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Antitrust, Appeals and Business
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Michael Hassen's litigation practice spans over 30 years and emphasizes general business and commercial litigation, including class action defense and matters involving intellectual property and unfair competition.
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Maya K. Grey
Martinez, CA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of San Francisco School of Law
I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, accredited by the California State Bar. With a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging and emotional moments, I excel in providing personalized, compassionate, and practical solutions.
My expertise lies in one-on-one consultations, where I support clients in a variety of situations, from mediation and second opinions to those looking to handle family law matters independently. I also assist clients with pre-marital and post-marital agreements and handle all aspects of divorce, legal separation, and parentage actions—including child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division. I firmly believe that...
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Ryan Michael Hafey
Concord, CA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Immigration
UCLA School of Law
Ryan Hafey is a dedicated attorney whose career reflects a strong foundation in both academic achievement and practical legal experience, guided by a deep commitment to social justice.
He began his legal career at The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, where he supported the Department of Airports’ legal team. Ryan later turned his attention to immigration law, working on complex asylum and deportation matters at a large firm in downtown San Francisco. He served clients from India, Nepal, and Central America, developing a reputation for skillful advocacy.
In 2021, Ryan joined a San Leandro law firm where he continued his work on...
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Nicole M Jaffee
Santa Rosa, CA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Civil Rights, Consumer, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Ms. Jaffee’s main area of practice is civil litigation. She represents clients in a wide range of matters, including personal injury, medical and dental malpractice, real estate, premises liability, employment and general business litigation.
She joined Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz in September 2016. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a civil litigation attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, including as a litigation associate in the San Francisco office of a multi-national law firm.
During law school, Ms. Jaffee interned with the State Bar of California and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ms. Jaffee obtained her...
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Andrew John Chan
Concord, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Construction, IP, Insurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
University of Miami School of Law
Andrew is a senior counsel in the Oakland/East Bay office of Ericksen Arbuthnot and co-chair of the firm's Appellate Practice Group. He is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star by Thomson Reuters. Andrew has extensive litigation experience representing individual and institutional clients in state and federal court. His areas of practice include insurance coverage and defense, intellectual property, personal injury, professional liability, real estate, and other commercial issues.
Andrew has B.A. degrees in Cognitive Science and History, and a minor in Philosophy, from the...
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Michael Douglas Goforth
Concord, CA Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Western State University College of Law and University of California, Berkeley School of Law
For the past 45 years, I have dedicated my legal career to representing individuals in Northern California who have suffered catastrophic injuries. My practice areas include workers' compensation, industrial accidents, death claims, orthopedic injuries, amputations, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Indy Colbath
Benicia, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
940 Adams St
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Benicia, CA 94510
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
California Western School of Law and University of California - Davis
Indy Colbath is a licensed California attorney who has focused the entirety of her legal career on family law issues, including: divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Indy has a breadth of courtroom experience she relies upon when assessing her clients’ family law matters, as well as strong relationships with the local legal community and bench. Indy has effectively represented her clients in an array of complex family law litigation, many of which involving high net worth individuals. Even though Indy has a passion for courtroom advocacy, she understands that every...
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Chad O. Dorr
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Chad practices Business Law and Estate Planning. In his business practice, he represents sole proprietors, partnerships, LLCs and corporations (for-profit and nonprofit) across a broad spectrum of industries. He takes particular pride in assisting families with their estate planning needs to execute their wishes for the next generation.
Prior to joining the Perry, Johnson, anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP, Chad was an associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Jones Day, where he was a part of the firm's international trade and national security practice. In that role, he advised U.S. and foreign corporations on a...