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We Are Here To Make Your Family Law Issues Easier To Deal With. Whipple, Mercado & Associates, LLP, has the qualifications, reputation, personal qualities and professional credentials that get results across the spectrum of family law matters — from premarital agreements to adoption and domestic violence restraining orders. Our Best Family Law Attorney with extensive legal knowledge, openness to your ideas and attentive personal service can pave the way for your family’s brighter future.. Our Skilled Lawyers Are Committed To Providing You With All The Tools You NeedWhether you are married, unmarried or divorced, we believe deeply in your parental rights and in the best interests of your child or children. You can trust our leadership in practice areas such as child support, custody orders as they relate to emergencies, move-aways and Hague Convention laws regarding international adoption and child abductions.. Mary C. Whipple opened her first law practice in the summer of 2008. She previously was an associate attorney at the Law Office of Cummins & Holmes, a full-service civil litigation law firm in San Ramon. The majority of her experience is in family law, which includes divorce, custody, support, prenuptial agreements and domestic-violence restraining orders. Certified by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, she is a specialist in the area of family law. Mary has also represented clients in a variety of non-family-law cases, including juvenile dependency, probate, breach of contract and employment disputes, to name a few.. Mary also previously worked as a contract attorney for O'Melveny & Meyers in San Francisco while simultaneously volunteering at the Bar Association of San Francisco's Volunteer Legal Services Program, representing defendants in unlawful detainer actions. The program acknowledged Mary with an Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award in 2006 for her efforts in providing access to justice.. A seventh-generation Californian, Mary is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She earned her Bachelor of Science in criminology at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon. She is a member of the State Bar of California, the Alameda County Bar Association, and the Contra Costa County Bar Association.. Mary is active in her community as a member of the Ambassador's Committee for the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce; a volunteer at the Alameda County Superior Court, where she acts as a settlement referee assisting self-represented litigants in completing their divorces; and a member of Divorce Angels, where she provides information regarding family law matters to members of the community. Since 2007 she has been a volunteer judge for Alameda and Contra Costa County's Annual High School Moot Court Competitions. She is a member of the Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary Club and California Women Lead; she was the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business Person of the Year; and she is a graduate of the 2012 class of Leadership San Ramon Valley. She is also a member of the American Association of University Women, which advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. She is a proud member of Los Californianos.

Tammy J. Mercado has a passion for helping her clients achieve their desired results. She listens and she personally and promptly responds to your texts, emails and phone calls. She offers real solutions to your legal matters. Tammy will carefully evaluate the legal issues in your case, provide you with sound advice and offer you the pros and cons of each possible scenario so you can meet your legal objectives. She encourages clients to participate in their own matters. Tammy believes that client participation is key to a positive result and to keeping attorney fees as low as possible. You can be sure that she will offer you straightforward, sound and honest advice in a professional manner, with integrity and excellence.. Before opening her own law practice, Tammy worked for many high-volume law firms. This gave her extensive, diversified experience in hundreds of complex family law cases as well as civil matters. She is admitted to practice law before all courts in California and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Contra Costa Bar Association, the Alameda County Bar Association and the Bar Association of San Francisco. Tammy is also a member of the Rotary Club of Danville.. Tammy is a graduate of John F. Kennedy School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in business management from the University of Phoenix. Tammy is also a licensed real estate broker, which comes in handy for valuing property in family law cases as well as real estate matters in the civil arena.. During her off time, Tammy is an avid sailor who crews and races on various boats in the San Francisco Bay. Tammy approaches each case as she would any yacht race: by assessing the other's strengths, weaknesses, experience, equipment, history and reputation. She is a member of the American Sailing Association, and she is a certified Coast Guard Auxiliary member.. Areas of PracticeFamily Law. Honors and AwardsTammy was selected to receive the prestigious “Business Person of the Year” Award in 2017 for the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. Tammy is currently serving as Danville Rotary President for 2017 through 2019.

Practicing law and developing good lasting relationships with my clients is very important to me.. I was originally in house counsel at various corporations -- Sun MS, HP, Symantec - doing corporate business law.. When I left inhouse practice to care for my Mother full time who had Alzheimer's, I realized that I wanted to educate people on the importance of planning for their golden years and for their family.. Due to the high costs of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, I became a long term care insurance specialist.  I then changed my law focus to estate planning and elder law.. In addition to my practice, I welcome the opportunity to educate the public on the importance of planning for their golden years .  I donate time to provide legal advice and education through the "Lawyers in the Library" program with my local bar association.. I now truly enjoy the practice of the law because I can see the results of the help I provide to my clients.

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My Story. Growing up my parents worked hard to make sure I had everything I needed to be successful.  My success was more important to theirs.  When I was 28 years old my mom had a stroke.  My parents were divorced so my mom was alone during this ordeal.  I knew nothing about her financial situation.  I did not know what bills to pay, where to pay it from, or even what accounts she had.  During this time she was taking care of my older brother who was bed ridden with psoriatic arthritis.. Although I was 28 years old, I had no clue what to do.  Fortunately upon consulting a lawyer we were able to piece everything together.  She could have lost everything.. My goal is to give people the peace of mind that their family is taken care of upon death and disability.  I help my clients identify what and whom is important to them.  People have worked their whole lives for their family.  We solve the puzzle now so that your loved ones are not struggling to put the pieces together later.. My Bio. Karlo was admitted to the state bar of California in 2002.  He received his Bachelor's degree at the University of the Pacific.  He obtained his juris doctorate from Southwestern University.. At Southwestern, Karlo was a member of the Moot Court Honor Team and reached the finals of the Ruby Vale Corporate Competition, which was argued before the Delaware Supreme Court. Mr. Nebres has contributed to several major publications, including “The AMA Guides Made Easy!”. Karlo strives to meet and exceed his clients’ needs by: structuring estate plans to accomplish their personal goals and objectives, advising on eligibility and availability of government benefits related to long term care and home care needs and assisting clients and families with understanding and navigating the complex issues of aging and illness.. Whether by phone, text or e-mail, Karlo always makes himself available to his clients.  No communication goes unanswered after 24 hours.  Every client has access to Karlo’s cell phone.. When not at work, Karlo is spending time with his wife, Olivia, and children: Maya, Serendipity and Elijah.   He is an avid fan of the East Bay Volleyball Academy where his daughter, Maya, is a member of the 14s Power Team.  He has coached Serendipity's and Elijah's youth basketball teams.

Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict. She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and New York City. She graduated from Occidental College in 1990 and Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993 where she graduated with Dean’s List and class honors. She is licensed to practice law in California, the California Southern, Central and Northern U.S. Federal District Courts, the District of Columbia, Montana, New York, and the New York Eastern and Southern U.S. Federal District Courts.Ms. Johns practices in the areas of civil litigation, business law, torts, defamation and media law, , intellectual property, employment law and entertainment law. She is an AV rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell.Ms. Johns is a native Southern Californian. She writes regularly for a nationally recognized publishing company as well as about several areas of civil law. Ms. Johns gives instruction about current employment law developments, as well as compliance assessments and training to companies to ensure their compliance with California and New York guidelines. She is a regular MCLE presenter on the East and West coast and speaker.Ms. Johns works with the American Bar Association to provide legal services to military personnel. Ms. Johns has also served as a pro bono attorney and volunteer for local, statewide and national domestic violence organizations. She is a past alumni committee chair and current student mentor with Occidental College. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, and the Cascade County Bar Association.Outside of her legal career, Ms. Johns was a competitive ranked soccer player and professional athlete. She is a licensed competitive youth soccer coach. Her interests include European and American history, competitive sports, fitness for people of all ages, and animal rights.

MORA EMPLOYMENT LAW engages a wide range of matters on behalf of victims of workplace matters on a contingency fee basis.

Mark Ressa was admitted to the California in 1979 and Federal Bar in 1985. He is a CFLS, Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. He limits his practice exclusively to family law matters including complex litigation, spousal and child support, paternity, high conflict custody disputes and domestic violence. His office is located in San Ramon and practices primarily in the Bay Area counties. He is a member of the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) of the California State Bar (2008-2014) and its immediate past Chair (2012-2013), Vice-Chair (2011-2012), Legislation Chair (2010-2011), Vice Legislation Chair (2009-2010), Editor of the Family Law Section's eNews (2008-2010) and Vice-Chair for the Family Law Section's Online Continuing Education (2008-2009). He is a member of the State Bar Social Media Task Force (2010-2013) that was responsible for in launching FaceBook™ and Twitter™ sites for the State Bar Sections. Prior to his appointment to FLEXCOM, he served as Chair (2006-2008) and Vice-Chair (2005-2006) of the State Bar Family Law Section’s Bay Area Regional Standing Committee, formerly known as Financial Issues North. He is a member of the state and local bar associations. He is also a Board and Executive Committee (ExCom) Member of the ACFLS (Association for Certified Family Law Specialist) for 2013-2014. He is the Co Vice-Chair of the Council of Sections of the California State Bar (2013-2014) and Co-Chair of the Council of Sections of the California State Bar (2014-2015) Mark Ressa was chosen for inclusion in the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers™. Super Lawyers™ is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. He has also been featured as a 2011, 2012, and 2013 ‘Top Attorneys in Northern California – Selected by Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement’ as published in the San Francisco Magazine. He received Avvo’s – Superb Rated Attorney (10.0) for years 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.. Mr. Ressa created and marketed the first Windows™ based child / spousal support calculation program to be certified for court use by the California Judicial Council; i.e., SupportPro™ from 1994 to 1998. He served with other software providers, including family law luminaries Steve Adams, Garrett Dailey and George Norton, to advise the California Judicial Council on the standards to be applied for the use of software in courtrooms. Mr. Ressa co-founded Legal dot Net in 1995, internationally recognized as one of the first leading web sites to serve the needs of legal consumers as well as legal professionals (rated an Internet Business 500 – The Top Essential Sites for Business in 1995). Mr. Ressa’s interest in social media has resulted in one of the most followed Twitter™ sites for a practicing attorney, @BayAreaDivorce with over 260 thousand followers and #1 on the “Top 100 Lawyers to Follow on Twitter” list for twelve consecutive months (July 2013 – June 2014).. Mr. Ressa has appeared in local media – KTVU Channel 2, “Valentine’s Day is not just for love, but for divorce” February 16, 2014 and KGO ABC7, “Texts Show [Nadia} Lockyer’s Ex-Boyfriend Struggling” on December 13, 2012. He as been quoted in the press, New York Post “Halle [Berry] ex fight for kid hurt” on November 24, 2012 and Mercury News “Nadia Lockyer’s restraining order against former lover expires while she remains in drug treatment” on December 13, 2012. He has also appeared on NPR Radio, KALW 91.7FM San Francisco June 2014, “Alternative Resolution Methods for Divorce Including Mediation and Private Judging” and January 2011, “Urban Divorce Myths.”

Karyne Ghantous, Esq. is the owner of Ghantous Law Corporation, a litigation firm specializing in the representation of businesses, property owners and  contractors involved in civil, commercial, insurance and premises liability litigation. Ms. Ghantous has been practicing for over 25 years primarily in the insurance defense industry. She is a 1994 graduate of UCLA and a 1997 graduate of UC Hastings College of the Law. Ms. Ghantous is a resident of Contra Costa County and a Board member of the Women’s section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.. Ghantous Law Corporation specializes in the legal representation of business owners and corporations involved in civil, commercial, contract, insurance, employment and housing litigation matters. The firm has a proven track record of serving its clients in all sectors of the business world, and offers top notch advocacy with successful results without sacrificing the objective most clients determine long before litigation becomes necessary.. The firm has successfully defended small and large companies, through trial, and regularly provides general advice and counsel to clients in a broad range of businesses, landlords, property owners and property managers. Ghantous Law Corporation regularly counsels property management companies, public and private premises owners, general contractors, interior design firms, radio station and billboard owners, labor services providers and various companies in specialized industries across the world.

Julie M. Fiedler, Attorney at Law, is a resident of San Ramon since 1988, a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in healthcare & senior services. Julie is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), certified by the National Elder Law Foundation. Julie is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to help individuals in all matters involving VA benefits. She served two terms on the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., and is the past President for the Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, she is an active member of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform and ElderCounsel. Ms. Fiedler is also served one term as President of the Adult Day Services Network of Contra Costa.

Jerald N. Marrs, Attorney at Law, is a longtime resident of San Ramon. Jerry practices elder law and estate planning. He is committed to helping seniors, individuals, couples and families through the trying times associated with the aging process and the preparation and administration of estate plans. He drafts estate planning documents, including Wills, Trusts, Advance Healthcare Directives and Durable Powers of Attorney, and assists with probate and trust administration. He also helps seniors with asset protection, government long-term care benefits, conservatorships, probate and veteran’s benefits. Jerry is also a mediator and is devoted to helping people resolve disputes in a logical and appropriate manner. Jerry has a very calm demeanor, is easy to interact with and is an excellent communicator. He mediates disputes regarding elder law, care decisions, asset distribution, probate matters and trust administration. He has a background dealing with emotionally charged issues and has resolved a variety of matters. He has completed significant mediation training, including Dispute Resolution at the University of Colorado School of Law, negotiation training with the EEOC, and 50 hours of Mediation Training with the Center for Community Dispute Settlement. Jerry is a disabled veteran from the U.S. Air Force and strives to help others who have served our country.

Jennifer A. Navalle’s law practice concentrates on the areas of divorce, custody, support, and domestic-violence restraining orders. In addition to Whipple, Mercado & Associates, she previously worked as a paralegal for Hyden-Zakheim, LLP in San Ramon, where she gained extensive experience assisting attorneys in the areas of family law, civil matters, immigration, estate planning, and trust administration. She has deep knowledge of family court procedures and a commitment to providing effective and efficient representation for her clients.. A San Ramon native, Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University College of Law, obtaining certifications in Children, Families, and the Law; Public Interest Law; and Mediation. She was recognized for her achievements and honored with a Witkin Award for academic excellence. Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Chico, with an emphasis on management information systems.. A member of the Contra Costa and Alameda County Bar Association Family Law Sections, her previous experience also includes working for title companies in Walnut Creek and Danville as an escrow officer facilitating real estate and commercial property transactions.. When she is not helping guide families through the legal process, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, a Bay Area police officer, and her labradoodle, Maui Joe. She is an active member of her CrossFit gym and finds solace in her yearly trips to Maui.

Jason Elter is a Certified Family Law Specialist, as certified by the California Bar Association, a distinction held by only 1% of the attorneys in California.  He has been practicing Family Law for over 15 years.  He specializes in complex financial cases involving the division of separate and community property and the tracing thereof, the computation of spousal and child support involving intricate income sources, and highly contested custody and visitation disputes.  Jason also routinely handles contested and uncontested adoptions, guardianships, paternity, and same-sex relation marriages and arrangements.  He also regularly handles cases that are resolved through mediation and collaboration.  He often sits on the bench as a pro tem judge in Family Law disputes. He currently serves as the California State Bar Co-Chair to the Family Law Bay Area Standing Committee.

I have been practicing for over 15 years, specializing in consumer protection litigation. I previously served as a Captain in the United States Army's Judge Advocate General's Corps.

I am an employment law attorney who represents employees in disputes with their current or former employers.  Our firm specializes in the representation of employees in high tech, biotech, and other sophisticated industries, and focuses on cases alleging harassment and discrimination (based on sex, race, national origin, religion, disability, and sexual orientation), "whistleblower" cases involving employees who complain about illegal conduct by their employers, retaliation cases, and unpaid wages.. We are one of the few employee-side firms with lawyers who have worked at large law firms that represent employers.  That experience gives us invaluable and unusual insight into the manner in which employers' attorneys investigate, defend, and value cases for resolution.. We are highly selective regarding the clients we choose to represent because we pride ourselves on investigating and preparing each case thoroughly.  Each case gets continuous, personal attention from each member of our trial team.  We do not farm out our clients' cases to other lawyers.  Our clients get the full benefit of the firm's resources and expertise.  We use cutting edge e-discovery and trial presentation technology in our practice, including Nextpoint, CaseMap, and Sanction II, which are software solutions used by many of the largest corporations in the world.. Our clients have our cell phone numbers and know that they can contact us on an emergency basis when they require immediate legal assistance.  We take very seriously our duty of loyalty to our clients, and our clients know that this is not mere lip service from us.  When our clients need us, we are there.. If you believe that you have a case that would benefit from our expertise, we encourage you to contact us for an immediate, free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.. Scott Bonagofsky. Bonagofsky & Weiss. 1 Market Street. Steuart Tower, Suite 1600. San Francisco CA 94105. Direct Dial:. Office:. Fax:. email:

I am a California admitted attorney since June 2007. I also have six years of legal experience in South Africa. Since my California admission, my practice has focused on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. I have prepared estate planning portfolios for single and married persons; assisted clients in trust administration at first and second death. My probate law experience ranges from simple probates, probating assets where there has been an ineffective beneficiary designation to a complex, litigious, and ongoing probate. My experience has afforded me the opportunity to meet a wide range of people and assist them in creating an estate plan that meets their needs and wishes. This requires me to use my communication skills and ability to make people feel at ease to discuss those dreaded topics of death and taxes. I am well able to translate legalese and assist people in dealing with the loss of a loved one or the loss of capacity and the resulting legal and personal issues which result therefrom. I am skilled at listening to people and seeking to align their goals and interests to achieve a sustainable solution for all parties concerned.

For more than three decades, Mukesh Advani has helped individuals and businesses use practical and business solutions to resolving disputes. This approach has resulted in saving his Clients substantial amount of money and allowed them to focus on their core business. Not all disputes resolve early and some need to go through litigation in Court system. For those disputes, Mukesh is also a highly skilled and passionate litigation and appellate lawyer who has represented business, both small and large (including Fortune 500 Companies) and individual clients in civil litigation matters. Mukesh has provided serviced in a wide range of civil litigation, including insurance law, employment law, commercial litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, and appellate law.. On the Corporate side Mukesh has provided services to small businesses and technology start-ups and emerging growth companies in general corporate law matters, equity financing, stock option plans, employment law matters, commercial contracts, intellectual property licensing agreements, joint venture agreements and outsourcing agreements. Mukesh has also served as outside general counsel for emerging growth companies.. Most recently, Mukesh worked for more than five years with Dental & Medical Counsel, PC, a Healthcare law firm that provides a wide range of services to healthcare providers such as physicians, dentists, pharmacists, optometrists, and veterinarians. Mukesh also represented medical service providers in disciplinary proceedings instituted by their licensing boards and assisted them with their compliance obligations under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).. For the last 30 years, Mukesh has been continuously rated A.V. (very high (legal ability) to preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell and included in its Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mukesh is also included in the 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019 edition of the Northern California Super Lawyers.

Few family law attorneys in the Tri-Valley area can match the experience of Donal Casey Cummins. As a founding partner of The Law Office of Cummins & Holmes, established in 1971, he has advocated for clients involved in the emotionally charged and legally complex process of divorce. Mr. Cummins serves clients primarily in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.. Possessing over 40 years of experience has exposed our firm's founder to every possible situation surrounding a divorce and its effects on children  and a family business.. Individualized Representation Combined With Unique Insight. Contact The Law Offices of Cummins & Holmes For A Free Initial Consultation

Debra Hayes Kirk is a seasoned attorney with over three decades of experience in the legal field. With a background as a former prosecutor, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice, which spans various legal areas. While adept in multiple fields, Debra Kirk primarily concentrates on family law, bankruptcy, and appeals. Her litigation experience includes appearances in both State and Federal Court, where she has successfully handled numerous cases through to verdict. Additionally, she offers mediation services to assist clients in resolving legal disputes amicably.

David is a Partner and Certified Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization. With a background in finance and business valuation, David specializes in family law matters that involve complex financial issues related to support and property division, including founder's stock, stock options, restricted stock, venture capital interests and other business interests. David also has extensive experience in contested custody matters involving recommending mediation, custody evaluations and the appointment of a special master/parenting coordinator. In addition to his litigation practice, David serves as a consulting attorney to his clients who are attending mediation.. David was named to the Super Lawyers' Northern California Rising Stars lists in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.. David is a member of the Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Bar Associations.. David was on the Board of Directors of the Family Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association from 2014 through 2018, serving as the Family Law Section President in 2017. David is currently on the Board of Directors of the entire Contra Costa County Bar Association.

Dave received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 1985 he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law with distinction. He was also awarded the Order of the Coif and membership in the Traynor Honor Society, as well as receiving American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts and Torts. During law school he served on the law review and worked at the United States Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of California helping defend military bases against claims of gender discrimination. He was first admitted to practice law in California in 1985, and was admitted to practice in Colorado and Nevada in 2000. Dave has handled cases in State and Federal courts through all phases of trial and the appellate process; specializing in the representation of auto dealers, contractors, developers, insurers, manufacturers and retailers in the areas of personal injury, products liability, property damage, premises liability, construction, civil rights, real estate and employment law. He has extensive trial, arbitration, mediation and special master experience. Dave is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims where he handles cases under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, he has a “Superb Attorney Rating” from AVVO, and has received the coveted “Super Lawyer” designation. Dave is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist. He also serves as a Discovery Facilitator for the Contra Costa County Superior Court. Whatever business or insurance related legal challenges you are facing, it is likely that he has dealt with something similar in the course of his almost 40 years of practice. He has a record of successful results in a broad variety of cases, and he is ready to put his expertise to work for you. Dave can be reached at, extension 1, and at

Daniel Ojeda is a personal injury attorney with Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP. Daniel graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 1990 and received his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego in 1993. Daniel has been an attorney with Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP since 2018. He has represented thousands of clients in litigation. A substantial number of these cases have involved serious injuries and wrongful death matters arising out of a wide variety of accident types, including traffic collisions and premises liability. Prior to working with Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP, Daniel worked with the Reeves Law Group for 20 years exclusively representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, and prior to working with The Reeves Law Group worked exclusively representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases.

Brittney N. Sturtevant is a Certified Family Law Specialist (certified by the CA State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and a Partner at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP. Ms. Sturtevant handles a variety of issues, including divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, and complex, high-asset matters. She is a member of the State Bar of California, as well as the Bar Associations in Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Solano County.. Each year since 2020, Ms. Sturtevant has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Northern California. Super Lawyers® is a third-party, who evaluates attorneys based on twelve factors including peer recognition, professional achievements, and community service. They award the Rising Star recognition to the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 or in practice for less than 10 years.. Prior to joining Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP, Ms. Sturtevant founded her own law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, handling a variety of family law, estate planning, business, and real estate matters. She also represented victims of domestic violence as a volunteer attorney with Bay Area Legal Aid.. Ms. Sturtevant received her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, she was a senior editor for the Hastings Business Law Journal. She also held a judicial externship at the California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District in San Jose.. Ms. Sturtevant earned her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ali Oromchian, J.D., LL.M. is one of the nation’s leading dental lawyers on topics relevant to dentists. His clients seek his advice on practice acquisitions and sales, creation of corporations and partnerships, associate contracts, estate planning, employment law matters, office leasing and state board defense. He’s the founder of Dental and Medical Counsel P.C. law firm which is regarded as one of the preeminent dental law firms devoted to dental entrepreneurs.. He also founded HR for Health, winner of the prestigious 2016 Best of Class Award, which is the leader in providing web-based human resources solutions and advice for dentists ensuring HR compliance for dental practices, protecting them from employment law risks. HR for Health provides solutions including automated workflows for employment documentation required for compliance, customized employee handbooks, performance management tools backed by metrics, strategic time and attendance tracking, real-time benefits tracking, recurring task management, a cloud-based document vault and access to health care focused on HR specialists & HR attorneys.. Mr. Oromchian is recognized as an exceptional speaker and educator that simplifies complex legal topics and has lectured extensively throughout the United States, including to the American Dental Associations, California Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists, among other.. He is also a frequent guest lecturer at local dental societies and study groups. He is frequently quoted and has written articles for the California Dental Associations, Progressive Dentist, Progressive Orthodontists, and The New Dentist magazines.. Mr. Oromchian is a member of the California Bar and District of Columbia Bar.

A native of the Bay Area, Ms. Lowe attended college at Sacramento State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in small group and interpersonal communications and a minor in Music. After graduating summa cum laude, she entered law school at UC Davis, where she was selected as a member of the Trial Court Honor Board.. While in law school, Ms. Lowe spent one summer as an extern for the Solano County Counsel's office, working closely with the Court staff and assisting with pro per litigants applying for domestic violence restraining orders. During this time, she was also able to learn about family law from the Court staff's perspective and become acquainted with the family law bench. Additionally, she found the time she spent helping the litigants themselves to be very rewarding.Ms. Lowe also interned for Hawaii State Representative David Pendleton while in law school. One of her proudest achievements during her internship was organizing a domestic violence awareness day. The experience only fueled her desire to practice family law.Upon graduation, she returned to Solano County, and based on the recommendation of one of the family law judges, she began practicing family law as an associate attorney. Working in a small and friendly county allowed her to gain invaluable and extensive courtroom experience not only in Solano County, but also in Napa and Yolo counties. She eventually relocated to the San Ramon firm of Cummins, Holmes & Geraldi, honing her legal research and writing skills and familiarizing herself with Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco counties.After gaining enough experience, Ms. Lowe set out to open her own firm and practice law her own way. Practicing law is more than a job for her. She loves having the privilege of being able to help others through some of the most difficult times of their lives. One of the most common comments she hears about her profession is that it is stressful and difficult. While this is true at times, Ms. Lowe's job also consists of assisting with adoptions, protecting children from domestic violence, and helping good people start over with their lives. One of her most memorable cases was reuniting a father with his daughter after her mother illegally moved her out of state. While cases like that don't come along every day, it's always rewarding when she is able to help anybody, especially children, and better their lives.Ms. Lowe is a member of the California Bar Association and the Contra Costa Bar Association. She regularly volunteers for Contra Costa County's Pro Per Clinic, assisting self-represented litigants with their dissolutions and is active in various organizations in her community.Outside of work, Ms. Lowe enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, cooking, baking, and training her Golden Retriever Murphy in Rally and Obedience.