Spring Valley Lawyers

Highly experienced in commercial litigation and general corporate matters. Has been both partner in AM Law 50 law firm and General Counsel of corporation. Great courtroom, negotiation and client relation skills.

Graduated Pepperdine School of Law - 1976. Admitted to California State Bar - 1976. Commissioned as Navy Judge Advocate - 1979. Retired from Navy - 2003. Currently defending courts-martial, and various other criminal and administrative matters involving service members.

Sander R. Dawson attended college at Arizona State University and law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, where he graduated cum laude in 2013. He joined Dawson & Rosenthal in 2014. During law school, Sander worked as an Associate Writer and Editor on the school’s Law Review and International Law Journal, served on the Community Outreach Committee tutoring at-risk youths, and was named to the Pro Bono Legal Honors Society for his pro bono work in San Diego. "At Dawson & Rosenthal, P.C., we help people who have had their claim delayed, denied, or even ignored by...

As a registered patent attorney, I advise entities and individuals on all patent and intellectual property matters, specializing in patent, intellectual property and complex business disputes, as well as class action litigation. In addition, I have significant experience negotiating contracts and closing transactions, with an emphasis on intellectual property and patent rights.

Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the O'Connor Law, APC and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O'Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Assault, Robbery, Three Strikes cases, Murder, Domestic Violence, Rape, Illegal Firearms, Theft and Drug crimes, Probation and Parole hearings.

Mr. O'Connor graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1995 and graduated cum laude from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. Upon graduating from law school Mr. O'Connor served as a deputy district attorney...

I have been practicing in family law and civil litigation since 2007. I have handled hundreds of family law cases in the areas of divorce, legal separation, annulment, paternity and custody-visitation disputes. In addition, I serve the San Diego Superior Court system as a volunteer Pro Tem Judge, meaning I will preside over mandatory settlement conferences (MSCs) to help parties come to a global resolution of their domestic matter, when requested by the parties. Although I have represented many clients in high-conflict custody cases over the years (and will continue to do so) I am also on the Court-approved list...

Attorney Dacely D. Garcia is an experienced criminal defense attorney who zealously advocates for her clients, protecting their rights and interests. She is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of representation at all stages of the criminal process and with the most individualized attention.

Being charged with a crime is a very scary, stressful and serious situation. If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime or are being investigated for a crime, it is crucial that you obtain the best possible representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney at the earliest possible stage of...

Managing Partner, DP Injury Attorneys Arthur D'Egidio is a dedicated advocate for victims of catastrophic personal injuries and property damage. With a proven track record of success, he has recovered millions in compensation for his clients, earning induction into both the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. Recognitions Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters (7 consecutive years) The Best Lawyers of America (Personal Injury Law) Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 by America's Top 100 Personal Injury Lawyers Best of the Bar by San Diego Business Journal Wiley H. Manuel Award for pro bono legal services Distinguished Service Award from San Diego Volunteer Lawyer...

Serving San Diego County's family law needs for over 25 years. Certified by the State Bar of California as a family law specialist

Attorney Shanna Welsh-Levin is a member of the State Bar of California, and the San Diego County Bar Association. She is a member of the Real Property Law Section Executive Committee, and was elected Chair of the Real Property Law Section during 2015. Mrs. Welsh-Levin is a California licensed real estate broker and an active member of the San Diego Association of REALTORS®. She has served on committees at SDAR, and attended legislative functions as a representative of the association. She is also a member of the California Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. ...

John Masnica is President and founder of Tailored Legal. He formed the law firm to deliver legal services to San Diego’s business owners and families in a different way. John recognized that San Diego’s small business owners and families are in need of quality legal services delivered by an attorney they can understand, relate to, and trust, and for a fixed price within their business and family budgets. Tailored Legal was born out of that recognition and strives to help San Diego’s businesses and families plan for the future by using legal tools to start and operate...

I am a founding parter at Shorb & Connor and make it a point to get to know every client that walks through our firms doors. We are a small firm and offer small firm personal service but have the technology and team attorney approach of the larger firms. Ms. Connor and I keep up to date on every case, even thoughs handled by associates. Our goal is to help our clients, and what better way than to provide them with our entire firm's knowledge, not just their single attorney. I began my career at the San Diego Public...

David W. Brody has been representing financial institutions and commercial clients throughout California for over 36 years. His clients include some of California’s largest and smallest banks. He advises his clients regarding complex loan transactions, loan documentation and litigation relating to breach of contract, fraud, bankruptcy and real estate. Mr. Brody is admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California. He graduated from University of San Diego School of Law in 1983 and received a B.S. in Economics from Southern Connecticut State...

Business Law Attorney Gretchen Cowen has 20 years experience including Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Corporate Finance and Venture Capital

Whitney Betts has extensive experience representing survivors of sexual assault and will stand up to your perpetrator and all those who enabled and protected them to get you justice. Whitney has spent her entire career developing an outstanding reputation for effective, ethical, and compelling advocacy for her clients. She believes in the power of elevating the voices of those who have suffered misfortune at the hands of others from victims into survivors by fighting to get them justice.

USPTO Reg. N. 63,294

Brian C. Ellis is a founding partner at Ellis Helm, APC. Mr. Ellis graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business/Economics and a minor in Spanish in 2003. He graduated with his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2006. Mr. Ellis was admitted to the California Bar and began practice in February 2007. Prior to founding Ellis Helm, APC, Mr. Ellis worked for large insurance companies as a defense attorney. He spent many years on The Major Case Team for a national insurance company; working on personal...