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My practice focuses on HR advising and business transactions. Prior to co-founding Matrix Law Group I ran a solo law practice and before that I worked in firms.  Prior to practicing law I worked for software companies after receiving my degree in Business Administration.  What separates me from other attorneys is accessability, accountability, and follow through.

My practice covers a broad range of civil litigation and transactional matters.  I routinely represent corporate, individual, and insurance-based clients on high-exposure complex matters all throughout Southern California in both state and federal courts.  I have substantial experience in contract law, business disputes, real estate law, catastrophic injury claims, construction defects, contractor disputes, environmental law, business formation, and commercial landlord-tenant matters.. From prelawsuit strategy to ultimate resolution of each case through mediation, arbitration, settlement, trial or appeals, I am consistently praised for my ability to efficiently achieve successful results for my clients.

Ms. San Angelo represents Plaintiffs in employment law matters.  She works closely with Ms. Farris to ensure clients receive the firm’s full attention to their needs.  Ms. San Angelo’s expertise includes matters such as discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.  Additionally, she performs severance reviews for clients, represents clients at unemployment appeal hearings, and works on workplace restraining orders.. Prior to joining the  Law Offices of Laura J. Farris, Ms. San Angelo was a Certified Legal Intern for the San Diego County Public Defenders Office.  She worked on cases ranging from adult felonies and misdemeanors to juvenile offenses.  She appeared in court on behalf of her clients on pre-trial matters and in settlement negotiations.  Ms. San Angelo advocates for her clients with enthusiasm and is not afraid of the courtroom.  She always has an open ear for her clients, is committed to representing her clients’ best interests, and continually fights for the underdog.. Ms. San Angelo received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona.  Her passion for writing and helping others pushed her to obtain her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law.  Ms. San Angelo’s extracurricular activities at California Western included founding a chapter of the American Constitution Society, volunteering for the California Innocence Project, and working as a Professor’s Assistant.  During Ms. San Angelo’s third semester at California Western she worked as a teacher for the Street Law Program.  Ms. San Angelo takes joy in working with children and adolescents.  As a Street Law teacher, Ms. San Angelo taught underprivileged high school students about their basic rights as United States citizens and young adults.  The Street Law program was one of Ms. San Angelo’s highlights as a law student and budding attorney.. When Ms. San Angelo is not working on firm matters, she leads an active lifestyle.   Ms. San Angelo is very close to her family and regularly travels to Arizona to visit them.  In addition to her love of people, Ms. San Angelo loves animals.  She is a pet owner and also volunteers at the Barking Lot, a no-kill dog shelter in San Diego.

Ms. Birge has more than 20 years of experience in civil litigation, representing plaintiffs and defendants. Areas of practice include employment law, discrimination, wrongful termination, disability issues, retaliation, contracts, business disputes, fraud, torts, defamation, and civil rights. She represents clients before administrative agencies, in mediation, through negotiations. Ms. Birge is also an experienced appellate lawyer. Ms. Birge was admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District in December 1995, and to United States District Court, Eastern District in June 1999. She received her Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, formerly Western State University College of Law, in San Diego, California. Ms. Birge received her mediation training at the National Conflict Resolution Center in San Diego in 2005.

Mr. Stipp graduated in 2003 from Indiana University-Bloomington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice. Following his undergraduate education, Mr. Stipp worked for the Social Security Administration for several years, where he adjudicated disability claims and received extensive training on medical injuries and their short and long-term effects on human functioning and one’s ability to work.  During his time with the SSA, he was also a union steward, handling grievances for state employees through mediation and arbitration.  Mr. Stipp's work as a union steward eventually peaked his preexisting interest in pursuing a career as an attorney.. Thereafter, Mr. Stipp graduated with his Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California in 2010.  While in law school, he realized he wanted to pursue a career as a plaintiff’s attorney, so that he could help individuals fight deep-pocketed corporations and insurance companies.. That is why Mr. Stipp’s career has been devoted 100% to helping the injured seek justice in all types of personal injury, elder abuse/neglect and wrongful death cases.  He has secured millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.  He has also found a home in the courtroom as a trial attorney, having tried several cases to verdict.  In 2015 alone, he secured a seven figure jury verdict and also a six figure jury verdict in arguably one of the most conservative counties in California.. In Mr. Stipp’s short career, he has already received several awards, including San Diego Daily Transcript Top Young Attorney 2013, San Diego Daily Transcript Top Young Attorney Nominee 2014 and Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2016 and 2017 (an honor bestowed on no more than 2.5% of attorneys in California).

Mr. Kelsall is the managing partner responsible for the daily operations, management and performance of legal services. When Mr. Kelsall started his practice 15 years ago, he provided legal services focusing mainly on transactional matter and the defense of lawsuits. However, the Firm has diversified its legal practice to include a substantial amount of plaintiffs' work, comprising approximately 50% of the Firm's caseload. To date the most successful area of the Firm's practice has been Plaintiffs' work. The Firm is active in several community groups, including the Chamber of Commerce and is proud to serve members of the Carlsbad community.

Mr. Hill provides aggressive, quality, and experienced representation to clients throughout Southern California on litigation, appellate, and arbitration matters.  The San Diego Business Journal has included Robert in its annual Best of the Bar issue for three consecutive years.  He also was named a San Diego Rising Star in 2015, 2016, and 2017, an honor limited to only 2.5% of the attorneys in San Diego.. Mr. Hill assists clients with all aspects of business, corporate, and personal injury litigation, including litigating and defending complex contract disputes, assisting the victims of investment fraud and/or financial elder abuse, representing individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents, and handling wrongful termination, discrimination, and intellectual property claims.  Mr. Hill has handled countless litigations in the California state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, JAMS, Judicate West, and other forums in both California and New York.. Robert also is extremely experienced in handling and responding to appeals from adverse trial verdicts, judicial decisions, or arbitrator awards.  In addition to his own first-hand experience arguing before the Court of Appeals, he spent more than a year clerking for the Honorable Justice Ronald Parraguirre of the Nevada Supreme Court.. Robert was the valedictorian of his law school graduating class.  When not at the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.. If you have a case or appeal that requires the services of a knowledgeable, honest, and aggressive attorney, please contact Mr. Hill to schedule a free in-person consultation.. THE CONTENT CONTAINED HEREIN MAY CONSTITUTE ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.  THE TESTIMONIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS SITE DO NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF YOUR LEGAL MATTER.

MIT and Stanford Educated Patent Attorney with over 20 years of experience.. Mr. de la Cerra has worked as an attorney at major law firms known for their specialty in intellectual property, including Lyon & Lyon, LLP and Paul Hasting Janofsky & Walker, LLP, both in San Diego. He also has in-house experience, heading the intellectual property litigation section of a $1.4 Billion electronics corporation, Kyocera Wireless Corporation in San Diego. Mr. de la Cerra has also worked as general counsel for a start-up charged with developing and enforcing an intellectual property portfolio. Since 2005, he has worked as a sole practitioner helping several start-ups and established companies alike, in intellectual property procurement, strategy and assertion.. Mr. de la Cerra earned three engineering degrees in addition to his law degree. He graduated in 1993 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. There he was recognized on the Dean’s List, and graduated fourth in his class in three years at the age of 20. He then attended the University of Southern California Law School on a full scholarship, graduating in 1996 as the youngest in his class. In 1997, Mr. de la Cerra graduated from Stanford University with a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, attending Stanford on a full tuition fellowship. Then in 2003, while working full-time, Mr. de la Cerra earned his master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California at San Diego. With over 20 years of experience applying his deeply technical education, Mr. de la Cerra understands highly sophisticated intellectual property and provides his clients with the highest level of representation.

KATHRYN S. KAUFMAN is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of ARTHUR S. BROWN, APLC. Kathryn joined the firm in 2007 after graduating from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and being admitted to the State Bar of California in 2006. While at UC Hastings, Kathryn was an editor for the Hastings Women’s Law Journal for two years and also served as a judicial extern in the San Francisco Superior Court.Prior to law school, Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with Minors in Political Science and Theater from the University of California at Riverside.Kathryn’s involvement in estate planning dates back to 1996 when she began working for a solo estate planning practitioner who was also her Mock Trial coach! During college Kathryn went on to work at a mid-size insurance defense firm in Riverside, primarily working with the partner who managed the estate planning group. Kathryn also worked for LexisNexis during law school, helping to edit and cite check chapters for the Practice Guide on Trusts and Estates. It was a natural progression for Kathryn to then join the Law Offices of ARTHUR S. BROWN, APLC, specializing in Estate Planning and Trust Administration for clients in Carlsbad and San Diego North County after becoming a member of the Bar.Kathryn was born and raised in Southern California and was excited to move to sunny San Diego after attending law school in San Francisco. In her free time, you can find Kathryn spending time with her husband and cats, enjoying a good book, playing computer games, or savoring delicious food and wine!

Joshua Lee graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Juris Doctor degree. While attending law school, he worked in several legal arenas including immigration, bankruptcy, and family law. Today, as an attorney at Griffith, Young & Lass, he focuses on family law cases such as divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders.Like the rest of the team at Griffith, Young & Lass, Joshua Lee is an energetic lawyer and a fearless advocate for his clients in the courtroom. His experience working under the tutelage of well-recognized Certified Family Law Specialists gives him a unique insight into various aspects of family law.

It was my divorce and my need to support my two children that led me to a job in a family law office.  After working as a legal secretary and a paralegal for a number of years I decided to become a family law attorney.  I put myself through lawschool working as a legal secretary while raising my then teenagers.  I understand family law from both a personal and professional perspective.   I understand the emmotional difficulty the decision to leave your marriage brings and its effect on you and your children.  My client's tell me that I bring a compassionate personal component to my practice that helps them to get through a difficult part of their lives and to more easily move on to a better life.  I will work hard to get your case settled in the most amicable way possible, but will not shy away from litigation if it becomes necessary. Call for a consultation.

Intro. Marc A. Duxbury, founder of County Law Center, uses his legally diverse background to assist clients in many areas of law.  Marc expects the same experienced knowledgeable compassion from all of the associates and staff of the firm.. Education. Marc enjoyed his tenure at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/Law while securing many business/accounting classes to supplement his degree.  Marc received his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in San Diego and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989.. Experience. Marc was able to secure numerous experienced attorneys in San Diego and Riverside counties to assist with the various areas of law in the first ten years of his practice.. The last ten years have been used to crystallize knowledge and experience in many areas of practice.  The firm now employs nine full-time employees with job titles ranging from Associate Attorney to Office Manager.  All staff members are dedicated to the same excellent service as Marc.. Media. See all of Marc's videos here on his Youtube channel.

In his personal time, Bobby enjoys painting, golfing, playing basketball, and studying astronomy.  But more than anything, he enjoys spending time with his family.

I have lived in San Diego since 1980, when I started Law School. I moved to North County in the nineties and have lived here ever since.  I strive to work hard on behalf of all of my clients to ensure that they get the best possible outcome on their cases. I handle most types of personal injury cases, including, auto, bicycle, motorcycle and slip/trip and fall. I do not shy away from difficult or challenging cases.  When I'm not working, I enjoy the best San Diego has to offer, especially biking and running. I look forward to discussing your case.

I have been practicing law since 1993, and worked in the legal field as a paralegal and law clerk since 1985. I have dedicated my practice since January 1994 to representing Employees with respect to their legal claims (all types) against current and former employers, including pre-litigation negotiations, administrative hearings, government claims, contract and severance review/negotiations, mediation, arbitration, trial (bench and jury), appeals and more. In addition to my extensive legal experience with employment law, I am tremendously passionate about my cases and helping my clients through difficult times. I, along with my amazing staff, work tirelessly to help each client reach the best result possible for their case. Contact us for experienced representation concerning all types of employment law matters. We handle every type of Discrimination claim (all protected classes), including complex disability discrimination issues that may involve on-the-job injuries, as well as Retaliation/Whistleblower claims, Wrongful Termination, Medical/Pregnancy/FMLA Issues, Labor Code Violations (missed breaks, unpaid overtime, misclassification, etc.), EDD appeals, Administrative Hearings, Public Entity claims, and more. We will spend time discussing a potential employment law claim with anyone in need, regardless of the size of the claim. Every employee deserves to know their rights!. My personal hobbies include nature photography, diving, snorkeling, and traveling.. Firm facebook page:. LinkedIn profile:

I have been practicing law for the past fifteen years.  I began my career working as a criminal defense attorney, which allowed me to gain trial experience and to build my understanding of the vehicle code and how it correlates with personal injury.  That experience gives me unique perspective on dealing with auto accidents, that too often include driving under the influence, hit and runs and various other criminal conduct.  It also allowed me an opportunity to gain trial experience at much younger age than a typical civil attorney.  If you have had the unfortunate experience of being involved in a car accident, I am happy to answer any questions that you may have.

I have been practicing law for over twenty-seven years.  My legal experience includes working for the Los Angeles City Attorney and Covington & Crowe, LLP as well as running my own legal practice for nearly two decades.  I have extensive experience in estate planning as well as both business and family litigation.. Finding solutions for clients is my top priority, the strategy for each case must focus on the clients goals. I take care to explain the legal process and options in a straightforward way,. In addition to a JD, I hold an MBA.  Prior to practicing law, I held managerial positions at Fortune 500 companies, including the Southern Pacific Railroad where I was the first woman sales manager and Merrill Lynch.. I am licensed in both state and federal courts throughout California.  I received my MBA from California State University in Los Angeles and my JD from Whittier College School of Law in Los Angeles, where I served on Law Review.. Email me at:

I have been practicing exclusively in family law since graduating from law school. I opened my family law practice in 2005. I love my work because I believe that assisting families in moving through the challenges of the divorce process is important work that is not meant for the faint-of-heart.. Certified Legal Specialist – Family Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization (2012 to present). Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2018 to present). Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (2020 to present)

I began my career working for large law firms, moving paper, billing large sums over a lot of hours, moving money from one rich entity to another, dealing with politics, bureaucracy, and unhappy clients. Obviously, all of this made me extremely unhappy. This was not what I imagined when I went to law school. I just wanted to help people and make a difference in their lives.. One day, a friend of my mother asked me to update her living trust. The trust was almost 15 years old and there wasn't much to it. It didn't reflect the current law and it didn't reflect her current life needs. Further, she told me that her attorney never even explained to her what was in the trust. So she was learning everything from me 15 years after the fact! Worst of all, none of her assets were even titled in the name of the trust. This meant that all the time, trouble, and money she spent was a waste, since her family would still have to deal with probate after her death.. Because of my own problems in setting up an estate plan, and because I wanted to help my mom's friend (and others like her, I decided to start my own firm).. I figured I could make my law firm much better than most by just doing the opposite of what my mom's friend's lawyer did. This is how she described her encounter 15 years ago and how the process went: 1) She provided some limited information to the attorney; 2) The attorney did not ask many questions; 3) The attorney hastily prepared some documents; and 4) She signed the documents, put them away, and never looked at them again.. It's not a stretch to know that this isn't the kind of relationship that most people want. Thus, I sought to bring back the long-term, trusted relationship between attorneys and clients. So I came up with a new process and model.. The Zapf Estate Planners Model. Almost everything we do is based on a flat fee. No one likes to get billed for a quick email or phone call to an attorney. And I definitely do not like to send those bills and keep track of my time in six-minute increments. So I did away with that old, tired way of doing law. Feel free to contact me as you wish.. We want your trust to work for you. Too often people fail to change the ownership of their assets into the name of the trust. Too often attorneys fail to help their clients with this difficult process. No longer. It is our responsibility to supervise you funding your trust.. No longer will estate planning be a one-time transaction. When you hire us, that is when our relationship begins…for life. We offer free reviews of your plan every three years at no additional charge. We also offer a membership program (that nearly all of our clients participate in), which includes a yearly plan review and unlimited changes to your , please understand that estate planning isn’t really about you.  After all, you will be gone when your plan takes effect. It’s about creating a plan of action that’s going to take care of those you love most.

I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law with The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I offer a variety of legal services to help ensure the financial security for you and your family in the event of your incapacity or death. My extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate and elder law will give you peace of mind in knowing that your assets are secure and will be distributed according to your specific wishes.

I am an attorney with experience in all areas of employment law, including wage and hour law, discrimination law and wrongful termination law.  I am also an experienced litigator.

I am a trial lawyer that represents businesses, executives, entrepreneurs, investors and property owners in litigation matters with a focus on business disputes, intellectual property, white collar criminal defense and cross border matters.. Previously, I served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California in San Diego.  I also gained valuable experience in complex business litigation while representing Fortune 500 companies for top-tier firms such as Sheppard Mullin, Mintz Levin and Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps.

Hello,. I fight for all of my clients as if they were family, and I am proud to say that other lawyers from all over San Diego County have hired me for themselves and for their family members.. One of the things that I believe sets our firm apart is that we go through a cost/benefit analysis of each case, and even major case turning point decisions - with the client, and involve the client in that key strategic bird's-eye analysis.  We feel some attorneys can lose that "big picture" perspective, and while they pursue a set of theoretical ethical standards, their clients are ultimately harmed by their cognitive inflexibility.. Another aspect of our firm that we strive to keep is our small firm/fast paced culture.  Our team is close-knit - a family if you will.  We know each other's families and we push one another to achieve top honors in every aspect of our lives.  Inside the firm we put 100% into staying current with legal issues, determining our clients' objectives and achieveing them, and developing a personal connection with our clients as we are trusted with their children, their savings, sometimes even their freedom.  Outside the firm we pursue martial arts, surfing, and hot yoga among other activities.  Our lives are balanced and our work product is premium.. While I could wax proflific about our firm's character for pages, I will spare you the diatribe and invite you to...come check us out!  We look forward to meeting you.. Best,. Joshua Hershon

Hailing from New York City, George Arvanitis has relentlessly represented insurance companies for over 30 years. During that time, he predominantly practiced insurance litigation, representing insurance companies and their insureds, and knows the inner workings of these companies.. However, now he represents the injured parties, and his years working for insurance companies gives him a unique advantage in navigating the culture on behalf of his clients.. George Arvanitis has practiced in every state court in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, San Bernardo, Riverside, and Imperial counties. His practice is comprised of: automobile, motorcycle, premise, trucking and other injury cases, insurance arbitration, contracts and agreements. With his three decades of legal experience, George Arvanitis is the definition of qualified and has the dedication to fight for his clients to get them what they deserve.

Gregory Hood has been licensed to practice law in the State of California since 1987.  He attended the University of Washington from  1978-1983 where he received a bachelor's degree.  He attended the University of San Diego from 1983 - 1986 and received a Juris Doctorate degree.  During law school Mr. Hood clerked for a law firm specializing in bankruptcy where he learned about business and consumer bankruptcy.  After law school Mr. Hood worked for a law firm where he learned Personal Injury and Criminal Defense and obtained extensive trial experience.  In 1989 Mr. Hood started his own practice and has been providing legal assistance for a wide range and variety of client's, which has led him into the area of business litigation.  Particular emphasis in the area of Business Litigation has been civil litigation involving breach of contract, collection and trademark infringement claims.  Mr. Hood emphasizes customer service and personal attention.  He handles all cases personally.