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Vanessa Amador is a Licensed Attorney, Broker, and Loan Originator with over 20 years of Real Estate experience. She began her Real Estate career in 2002 with the understanding that home ownership and preservation is often one's largest and most important investment. In 2007, Vanessa found herself in the foreclosure crisis where she quickly realized there was little help for homeowners. This realization compelled her to enter Law School, where she excelled and focused on those areas that protect the Homeowner.. Because Vanessa came to the legal profession from Real Estate Sales, there is an appreciation and understanding of both contracts and customer service. It is paramount that her Clients are aware of the status of their cases and what to reasonably expect every step of the way. Vanessa has gained vast knowledge in successful negotiations of very difficult and complex Real Estate disputes and property transfers.. While Vanessa excels in the courtroom defending and correcting the mistakes of the past. She also leads other caution-minded Clients through Contract settlements; Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, and drafting Deeds so they may avoid the courtroom altogether.. Before Real Estate, Vanessa worked for various large corporations and government agencies, including the State of CA Department of Veteran’s Affairs, the U.S. Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Fairfax County Department of Recreation, Teleglobe Communications Corp, and CGI-AMS Consulting Firm. Her Executive Assistant and Human Resource experience in Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Accounting/Finance, and Telecommunications are a great foundation for your success.. Vanessa was born in Los Angeles, CA, and has lived on both the East and West Coasts, with most of her years spent in the Sacramento region. After attending Del Campo HS in Fair Oaks, Kennedy HS in the Greenhaven/Pocket area, and having graduated from Elk Grove HS, she moved to the Washington DC area and attended George Mason University in Virginia. Upon returning to Sacramento in 2002, Vanessa obtained her Real Estate Sales license, California Attorneys license in 2016, Real Estate Broker license in 2018, and Mortgage Loan Origination license in 2021.. Vanessa is highly competent and has earned the trust and commitment of her clients and industry peers to become a superior referral partner and provides services locally, in surrounding counties, and by referral out of State.

Norma Samra is an experienced attorney and a founding partner of Samra Dhillon & Associates. She earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1986. After law school graduation, Norma joined the firm Mentz, Finn, Clarke, & McDowell as an associate attorney. In that role, she practiced administrative law and primarily handled workers’ compensation defense cases. Since then, Norma has extended her practice and now offers services in the areas of family law, divorce, probate, personal injury, trusts and estates, and workers’ compensation law.

My practice is dedicated to promoting peaceful resolutions and assisting individuals and families resolve their differences outside of court.  I am a trained Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney. I focus my practice on helping people in conflict work together productively, efficiently and amicably to reach agreements.  My goal is to enable my clients to not only resolve the current issues between them, but also help them develop more productive communication patterns to allow them to be able to resolve any future issues that may arise, particularly if they share children.  In the comfort of my office or another Collaborative Team member, or over Zoom conferences, we are able to complete all the necessary legal paperwork, work cooperatively to disclose all relevant information and documentation on the issues in your matter, and negotiate agreements that you believe are fair and equitable for your unique situation, all without the need to ever set foot in a courtroom.. My practice is based in Elk Grove, California, close to Hwy 99, with easy freeway access.. In every situation, I strive to reduce the financial and emotional cost of divorce, separation and child custody matters.  I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.  Please visit our website to schedule a Consultation.

My practice focuses on Estate Planning clients. In Estate Planning, I work with clients to make the process simple, so clients can focus on more important things -- being with the people they love, and doing what they love to do.

Jeffery Bruce Yazel earned his law degree at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, and his Bachelors of Science from California State University, Sacramento. He also holds a California Teaching Credential from Chapman University. He is a member of the California Bar Association, and the Sacramento County Bar Association, and is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and the United States Federal District Court.. Mr. Yazel served as Special Counsel to the Senate Select Committee Investigating the Price Fixing of California’s Energy Market. As a litigation attorney with the Zumbrun Law Firm, he specialized in land use and constitutional issues. At Zumbrun, he championed landowner’s rights against bureaucratic agencies including California Coastal Commission, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Caltrans, and California Department of Fish & Game, (fought against the poisoning of Lake Davis). Mr. Yazel was instrumental in drafting and enacting legislation aimed at the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and has also been a consistent volunteer for political campaigns and voter initiatives.. Today, Mr. Yazel vigorously represents homeowners throughout Californiaagainst predatory brokers and lenders including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, GreenPoint, OneWest, Deutsche Bank, Capital One, Bank of New York Mellon, Countrywide, Wachovia, Washington Mutual, MERS and many others.. Mr. Yazel is a former educator, and has always been active in his Elk Grove community serving as President of the Parent Teacher Organization and site counsel for his local elementary school, coaching little league baseball, basketball, soccer and high school football. He has enjoyed many years as a certified NCOA referee in high school basketball and USSF soccer. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus and the Federalist Society. He and his wife live in Sacramento with their two youngest children. His oldest son proudly serves in the United States Army.

In 1996, I formed O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm with one thought in mind: justice for every injured client. I represent a wide variety of personal injury cases, ranging from automobile and construction site accidents to products liability and wrongful death actions. In every case I take, I fight until I obtain full compensation.. I take the time to understand you, what makes your case unique, and how you want it to be handled. For me, you are someone who is deserving of my utmost attention and skill. At O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm, we do everything possible to help you concentrate on your recovery.. Our firm's record over the past twenty years proves how successful we have been in achieving our goal of maximizing recovery. We have obtained many multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements across a wide array of personal injury cases.. O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm offices are located in Elk Grove and Sacramento. In addition, I have been admitted to practice in all California courts, in the United States Court for the Northern and Eastern districts of California, and in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I am always willing and eager to assist clients with their questions or concerns.

I want to be your attorney.  My philosophy is that people have problems and my office is here to help them.  We all have been there, in need of some kind of help and it really does not matter how you ended with a need the main thing is helping with your problem.  I graduated with Honors from Golden Gate University with a BS in Accounting and Graduated 10th in my class at Lincoln Law School.  Prior to going to Law School, I started working for a landscaping company in high school, and a roofing company after graduation.  I joined the US Air Force in 1981 and served for almost 10 years.  I also worked for the US Postal Service, the State of California mainly at the Teacher’s Retirement System where I prepared the financial statements for the $100 Billion Retirement System.. I provid a free initial consultation where I will evaluate your case and help you determine what is your best option.  If I am not able to help you I can refer you to an attorney that can.  Call today for your appointment.

I graduated from Brigham Young University in 1984 with a B.S. in Business Finance and subsequently attended Pepperdine University School of Law in Mailbu, California.  While there I attended one semester abroad in London, England where I studied the English legal system along with other law school classes.  After graduating from Pepperdine in 1987 I began working for the legal defense firm Fonda & Garrard in Santa Monica California and practiced there for 8 years and became a partner.  I was also fortunate to be able to try criminal cases while working in conjunction with the Los Angeles District  Attorney’s Office and I have also taken dozens of personal injury cases to trial statewide.. I am now leveraging my extensive experience as a defense attorney for the benefit of injured people.  I understand the concepts and schemes used by defense attorneys and I am able to help my clients avoid these pitfalls.. I am active with my children in sports that include swimming, diving, soccer and cheerleading and as a result of this I am able to understand the impact that an injury has on working people and I am able to help them get the compensation they deserve.

I am the owner and founder of Tamar Dyson Legal Services.  After 38 years as an attorney,  I am finally realizing my dream to open law firm dedicated to helping disabled military veterans obtain the benefits that they have earned through their faithful and dedicated service to our Country.. I am accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present, and prosecute claims for Veterans Benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Board of Veterans Appeals. I am also admitted to represent veterans before. the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.. I am licensed to practice in California and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. However, I can represent Veterans in all 50 States.. I am a Vietnam Era veteran and enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps in 1974, three weeks after my 18th birthday. I served as a Paralegal and Military Judge’s Clerk and earned my commission as an Officer in 1978. I retired as a Captain and began practicing as an attorney in 1985.. In my initial years, I honed my litigation skills by working as a business litigation associate at Morrison & Foerster, Cooley Godward Huddleston and Tatum (now Cooley LLC) and Marron Reid and Sheehy.. I decided that I wanted to return to government service, therefore,  in  March of 2007 I joined the Legal Division of the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) as a Senior Attorney practicing environmental law.. My duties at CalRecycle included: Representing the Director in administrative hearings, advising the Director and staff on principles of administrative law and practice and a variety of state laws, including the Bagley-Keene Act, the Public Records Act, the California Environment Quality Act, evaluating compliance with the Integrated Waste Management Act, and drafting and finalizing regulations implementing California's groundbreaking environmental legislation – Senate Bill 1383 – The Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act. I retired from state service in March 2023.. I am admitted to the California Supreme Court, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal District, the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the Northern and District Courts for the Northern and Eastern District of California.. If you are, or know, a veteran desiring to appeal an adverse decision on a claim for disabilty by the Veterans Administration please contact my office to arrange a free consultation.

I am a trial lawyer and I limit my practice to personal injury, wrongful death, professional liability, products liability, insurance company bad faith, government claims and uninsured and under-insured motorist claims.  In short, I work primarily with people who have been seriously injured and make sure their voice is heard.. I am also a member of the American Board Of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) which is an invitation only organization of trial lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in the presentation of civil jury trials and who adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct.. I am married and have 3 children.  I am active in local student athletics including football, baseball and both girl's and boy's tennis.  I am also a member of the Board Of Directors of the Elk Grove Food Bank.

I am a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. My practice is statewide, covering the California Supreme Court, all of the California District Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit. I am also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. I provide representation in nearly all types of civil cases, including business disputes, contract disputes, tort cases, real estate, environmental and land use law, government liability, family law, and probate, I am also available to represent amicus curiae parties.. In addition to handling appeals and writs, I provide consultations for potential appeals, assistance in trial proceedings where an appeal is anticipated, and other general litigation support to trial attorneys, in nearly every type of civil case. I also represent clients in trial court litigation on a limited basis. I represent individuals, businesses, associations, and public agencies. I believe in providing the highest level of legal services, in a cost-effective manner, to each and every one of my clients. I listen to my clients, provide candid advice, and work hard to obtain the best result possible.

Grant R. Zehnder is a partner at the O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm, practicing personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability law.. His focus falls on these practice areas:. The customer service skills that he has honed are incorporated every day at the O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm through his hands-on, personal approach and around-the-clock accessibility to the needs of his clients. His approach has always been to seek to achieve for his clients what he would want for his friends, family, and self.. Mr. Zehnder was born and raised in Elk Grove and graduated from Elk Grove High school. Mr. Zehnder's family has called Elk Grove home for nearly eighty years and across five generations.. His studies in science have ingrained in him sharp analytical skills that he employs throughout his clients' restoration processes. Before his acceptance to the bar, Grant Zehnder gained valuable courtroom experience by working as a volunteer at the Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office. While in law school, Mr. Zehnder served as a Law Clerk for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and as a Certified-Student-Attorney for the Federal Defenders Office in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

Experienced professional in litigation and mediation of employment and labor disputes.

District Attorneys are in the business of prosecution.  Because of this, you should hire an attorney who has always been in the business of defending individual's rights under Constitution of the United States.. One of my personal goals as your attorney is to wipe clean the stigma and stain that a false or erroneous charge can create in your personal and professional life.  I do this by focusing on the clients represented by my practice and focusing on the needs of the individual client.  My practice is based on providing the best outcome for the client.  If this includes trial, then I aggresively move towards trial and diligently pursue and provide the attention to detail that trial requires.  If your case does not or should not require a trial then my contacts throughout the defense community will allow me to enhance your chances of receiving a fair and reasonable outcome.. If you are looking for aggresive, honest, reasonably priced representation, then I look forward to helping you through your case, shielding you, protecting you, and defending you to the best of my ability.. Respectfully,. Steve Whitworth, Esq.