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My practice specializes in the litigation of catastrophic injuries including, dog bites, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful deaths and real estate tax appeals.

My approach to the practice of law is simple:. 1. Practice Compassionate listening and understanding. I can represent you best when I know what it is that you seek out of your case.. 2. Thourougly examine the facts of the case, investigate as necessary. I know my cases inside and out.. 3. Tailor creative, aggressive and logical persuasive arguments and persuasively present them to the Court and Jury.. 4. Above all else, advocate for the rights of you, the Client.. Please take a moment to review some of Naser Nekumanesh' HIGHLIGHTED VICTORIES and JUDGMENTS. 2022 Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)Client was charged with Assault with a deadly weapon (a knife), in violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1). The client was facing over 4 years in CDCR (prison). Attorney fought the case at jury trial, and ultimately the jury came back with a unanimous verdict of not guilty as to the felony count. The Felony count was dismissed, and Client avoided time in prison. Client was found guilty of a misdemeanor offense; however, he was released from custody.. 2022 Family Court Win ($47,500 judgment in favor of Client)Client hired Attorney to handle their disputed divorce. Client’s husband had fraudulently disposed of assets after the Divorce was filed, and was claiming now that he no longer had any money. Attorney propounded discovery on the ex-husband and discovered that the Client had sold their mutually owned vehicle, and then used those funds to purchase several high risk Call options in the stock market. He eventually lost $35,000. At Court, Ex-husband filed a motion against Client for attorney’s fees and costs. That motion was denied. Attorney filed a counter motion requesting sanctions against ex-husband as well as Attorney’s fees and Costs. Judge ruled in favor of client. $35,000 in sanctions, and $12,500. Awarded for Attorney’s fees and costs.. 2021 Dispensary Robbery Case Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)The client was charged with two counts of Penal Code section 211 (Robbery). The client had a lengthy criminal history, including a prior strike conviction under California’s aggressive Three Strikes law. Client was in custody in Fresno County Jail prior to and during the jury trial. Client asserted his innocence and the case centered on mistaken identity. Attorney hired an identity expert to testify at trial. After 9 hard fought days at Jury Trial, the jury came back with a 8 not guilty to 4 guilty verdict. This is known as a hung jury. Since the prosecution was unable to prove its case against the Defendant unanimously beyond a reasonable doubt, the case was dismissed. Client was released from Fresno County Jail and his freedom restored that very same day, as the Jury verdict. One amazing note of this case is that approximately one year later, Attorney Naser Nekumanesh received a phone call from Client. The client simply stated: “you saved my life”. I am forever honored to have helped Client forge a new future for himself.. 2021 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Fresno County)In 2021 Client’s wife filed a request for a domestic violence temporary restraining order. Client’s wife simultaneously filed for divorce and filed a motion with the court for sole legal and sole physical custody of their two minor children. Client’s wife had made all sorts of heinous accusations against Client. One claim was that Client had choked her while they were in the car, picking up a child from school. At Court trial Attorney intelligently and creatively cross examined the witness. Ultimately the witness admitted that Client had in fact, not choked her, but instead was using his arm as a method to prevent her from taking the child out of his car seat, while Client was driving the vehicle. Client’s wife had in fact engaged in the dangerous activity. A DVTRO was not granted against client. Because of this, Client was able to avoid the burdensome requirements imposed under Family Code section 3044, and he was ultimately able to keep joint physical and joint legal custody of their children.. 2021 DVTRO WIN (Fresno County)In 2021 Client hired attorney because her children’s father, who had been absent for several years began stalking and threatening Client. Client was living in a state of fear and was constantly looking behind her back, as she genuinely feared that her ex might kidnap their kids or worse. Attorney empathetically handled Client’s case. The ex evaded service of process, and was doing everything that he could to stall the Court process. Attorney was able to get an order from the Court to serve the ex via publication. Following that Attorney secured for Client a full DVTRO, thus protecting both her and the children from this abusive person.. 2020 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Kern County)Client was being accused of making threats against their neighbor. Attorney cross-examined all necessary witnesses that the Petitioner brought forth against Client. After the testimony, Attorney argued successfully that there was no reasonable basis for believing that an threat had been made, nor that the Petitioner reasonably feared for their safety. CASE DISMISSED. 2019 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE DISMISSED (Fresno County)Client was facing multiple felony Domestic Violence charges including Penal code section corporal injury to a spouse, as well as Penal code section 422 criminal threats. Client was facing over three years in prison, and was facing a Strike, under California’s Three Strikes Law. Attorney and Client retained the services of a private investigator. As a result of that investigation, the attorney negotiated the case brilliantly. The Charges and case were ultimately dismissed in its entirety. Client pled to a misdemeanor, completed an anger management class, and when he came back for a review six months later, the entire case was dismissed.. 2019 DUI Dismissal on Motion to Suppress pursuant to Penal Code section (Fresno County)In 2019 Client was charged with first time DUI in violation of Vehicle Code section 23152(a) and Vehicle Code section 23152(b). Prior to the filing of the defense motion, the prosecutor offered Client to settle the case for the lesser charge of wet and reckless pursuant to vehicle code section 23103/. Attorney filed Motion to Suppress and at that motion, Attorney cross-examined the arresting offer. The officer’s testimony was largely inconsistent with the statements made by that same officer in his police reports. As a result, Attorney was able to argue that the stop made by the officer was not legally justified. Case dismissed.. 2018 Assault Jury Trial Win (Fresno County)In 2018 client was at a family and friend barbecue when someone’s ex and their friends showed up to start some trouble. Later Client and his friend went to that individual’s home to discuss what had happened earlier. Those individuals started a fight and ultimately a man was pushed, and that push caused the man to fall back, hitting his head on the concrete with great force. There was no direct evidence, or testimony that credibly linked Client with this crime. At jury trial, the jury came back hung, a mistrial was declared, and the Case was DISMISSED.. 2018 DVTRO COURT TRIAL WIN (Fresno County)While Nekumanesh Law Firm often represents the accused. In this case, Client was being harassed by a former business associate. This business associate came to the Client’s place of business and threatened Client with a gun. Although the business associate denied the claims and stated that he did not even own a gun. On cross examination, Attorney elicited from the business associates wife, that he in fact did own a gun, and that gun matched the description of the gun that Client stated was used to threaten him. DVTRO granted!. 2016 Solicitation of Prostitution Jury Trial Win (Kern County)Client was charged with solicitation of prostitution in violation of Penal Code section 647(b)(2). The case was charged as a misdemeanor and so Client was facing 180 days in the Bakersfield County Jail. Worse, a conviction would have required the Client to register as a sex offender. The Client’s future opportunities would have been extremely negatively impacted. After 4 days of jury trial, Attorney argued that there was never an agreement for the exchange of money for sex. In fact, Client had engaged the individual as an exotic dancer, not a prostitute. The jury came back and hung 7 guilty and 4 not guilty. A mistrial was declared and as a result the case was DISMISSED.

Ms. Wolfe litigates on behalf of both private and public companies and employers with an emphasis labor and employment matters under both state and federal law. Her focus includes discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unfair competition, failure to accommodate and other disability-related claims. Ms. Wolfe also has significant experience in preventing and defending against wage and hour violations, including defense of class, collective and representative actions.. Ms. Wolfe also provides consultation and training to employers on day-to-day issues to avoid potential litigation, such as hiring, termination, compensation, disability and leave issues, as well as drafting policies and employee handbooks. Ms. Wolfe also conducts workplace investigations and represents employers at administrative hearings.

Ms. Wendy Lloyd has been with McCormick Barstow since she took the California Bar exam in February 1988 and has been representing insurance carriers with respect to insurance coverage and litigation matters. Ms. Lloyd is admitted to practice before all Californai State Courts, and all U.S. District Courts of California.

Ms. Torres has worked on all types of personal injury cases from simple motor vehicle accidents to complex multi-vehicle pileup accidents involving numerous deaths.  Working in the area of personal injury in various capacities for over 20 years has allowed Ms. Torres to become extremely knowledgeable, enabling her to provide quality legal representation.. In light of the difficult economic times facing California residents. Ms. Torres expanded her practice to include bankruptcy.  She assists people in financial trouble understand their options, make choices, and take actions to prevent debt problems from spiraling out of control.. Ms. Torres graduated magna cum laude from California State University Fresno with a B.A. in Criminology.  Ms. Torres is fluent in Spanish and is admitted to practice in all California State and Federal Courts.

Ms. Snow began her career in 2004 as a litigation attorney for the Tennessee Department of Health, where she was responsible for prosecution of cases against health care licensees who were in violation of the law governing their practice. In 2007, she opened her own private practice focusing on the areas of litigation in administrative law and family law. In 2012, Ms. Snow joined the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions as a litigating and advisory attorney, where she specialized in administrative hearings of licensees and potential licensees as well as the analysis of state and federal legislation relevant to the financial institution industry. Ms. Snow joined McCormick Barstow in the Fresno office in April 2017. Her concentration is in Insurance Coverage and Insurance and Tort Litigation.

Ms. Devon McTeer began her legal practice with McCormick Barstow in 2003. She has represented clients at both the state and federal level. Ms. McTeer is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and U.S. District Courts of California.. Ms. McTeer currently serves as coach for the Buchanan High School Mock Trial Team and is actively involved in speaking at career fairs at Madera, Fresno and Clovis Unified schools.

Ms. Denno began her legal practice with McCormick Barstow in 2003. Ms. Denno has represented both insurers and insureds, and has handled a wide array of insurance related litigation including appraisals, insurance defense litigation, and extra contractual bad faith. Ms. Denno has also handled many types of litigation defense including general negligence, premises liability, trade secret misappropriation and other general litigation.. Ms. Denno is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts and US District Courts of California, and U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.. Ms. Denno serves on the Law and Policy Committee for the Central Valley affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is also the team captain for the Firm’s Susan G. Komen Fresno Race for the Cure team. Ms. Denno has served as a coach for the Clovis West High School Mock Trial Team.

Ms. Bernhardt has focused her practice since 1991 in the litigation field. She has a solid background in defense litigation of actions involving personal injury, product liability, slip and fall, premises liability, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, property damage, construction defect, wrongful death, brain injury, dog bite cases, uninsured and under-insured motorist cases, public entity cases, and crop damage cases, as well as contract disputes, indemnity, subrogation cases, and special investigation unit cases. She has taken and defended hundreds of depositions of every type of witness, from plaintiffs and defendants to expert doctors, economists, engineers and accident reconstructionists. Ms. Bernhardt has been successful in numerous civil jury trials in California’s Superior and Municipal Courts.

Mr. Whitney has been with McCormick Barstow since 1978. During that time he has tried over 50 cases in both state and federal court, has represented attorneys before the State Bar, has been appointed an arbitrator in the Fresno County Superior Court Judicial Arbitration Program, is a former member of Mandatory Fee Advisory Committee to the State Bar, is a past participant evaluator in the Early Neutral Evaluation Program for the United States District Court, Eastern District of California and is a member of the American Arbitration Association panel of arbitrators. Mr. Whitney also has substantial appellate experience having argued several matters before both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Court of Appeal for the Fifth Appellate District of California. Mr. Whitney is certified as a specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Mr. Whitney is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, United States District Court, Eastern District of California, United States District Court, Central District of California.

Mr. Wainwright joined the Civil Litigation Practice Group of McCormick Barstow in 2003. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wainwright had practiced at law firms in Visalia, Fresno and San Jose, with a focus on general civil litigation matters, governmental tort claims, construction litigation, personal injury and the defense of Workers’ Compensation claims.. Mr. Wainwright has a solid background in defense litigation of actions involving professional malpractice (both medical and legal), personal injury, product liability, slip and fall, premises liability, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, property damage, wrongful death, dog bite cases, uninsured and under-insured motorist cases, and public entity cases. His practice also focuses on insurance fraud (SIU) and RICO claims arising out of fraudulent and/or illegal conduct related to insurance claims. He has taken and defended hundreds of depositions of every type of witness, from plaintiffs and defendants to expert doctors, economists, engineers and accident reconstructionists. Mr. Wainwright has successfully defended clients in numerous civil Court and Jury Trials in California’s Superior Court as well as in the U.S. Eastern District Court.. Mr. Wainwright is admitted to practice before all California State Courts, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California, and U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.

Mr. Perez represents injured workers and employees in wage and hour claims.  He takes a personal stake in each case that he handles and attempts to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. He prides himself in providing his clients with the attention that they deserve, always keeping his clients interest at heart, giving honest opinions, and ensuring that his clients are well informed before they have to make difficult decisions.

Mr. Paloutzian has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He specializes in defense of health care providers in professional liability cases, probate litigation, business litigation and agribusiness. Prior to joining Baker Manock & Jensen in 2002, Mr. Paloutzian spent over five years as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Fresno where he prosecuted elder abuse, sexual assault, homicide, gang, 10-20-life and Three Strikes cases. In 2000, he was selected to be the County’s first elder abuse prosecutor and he spent two years handling both physical and financial elder abuse exclusively. He was the first prosecutor in FresnoCounty to convict at trial a defendant charged with elder abuse. He has tried more than 20 jury trials and numerous bench trials.

Mr. Nicholson joined the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Practice Group of McCormick, Barstow in 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Nicholson served as an extern to the Honorable Kimberly J. Mueller, Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. Mr. Nicholson is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts and U.S. District Courts of California.

Mr. Lejf Knutson joined the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation Practice Group of McCormick Barstow in 2004. Prior to that, in the summer of 2003, Mr. Knutson volunteered his services as a judicial extern in the chambers of the Hon. Ruben B. Brooks of the Federal Southern District of California. Mr. Knutson is admitted to practice before all California state and federal district courts.

Mr. Landen first joined the law firm of McCormick Barstow in 1990. He is a member of the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Practice Group. He has represented clients in litigation matters, including bad faith litigation cases, in both state and federal courts in California. His insurance coverage work concentrates on analysis and interpretation of various types of insurance policies with regard to coverage for both first and third-party claims. Such claims involve property damage losses, environmental losses, intellectual property suits, and financial institution and international coverage cases. Mr. Landen is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in the State of California and all state courts in the State of Wisconsin.

Mr. Harris represents clients throughout California and the Central Valley. He is endearingly referred to as “Mr. Miles” because of the time and attention he pays to each of his clients and their cases. Mr. Harris is dedicated to his practice, often catering to his clients by meeting clients on their time, outside of normal business hours, as well as being accessible at any time of the day or night.. While respectful of the judicial process, Mr. Harris has no qualms about raising issues and ruffling feathers in the courtroom on behalf of his clients. Not only is Mr. Harris committed to representing his clients’ best interest in the courtroom, his utmost priority is making sure his clients’ lives remain intact even through dire situations.. In addition to his criminal law practice, “Mr. Miles” is active in the community, supporting many local musical artists, MMA fighters and budding entrepreneurs of the Central Valley. Mr. Harris’ law practice is as diverse as it is rich in the positive impacts Harris makes in the lives of his clients.

Mr. Harris began his legal career in Fresno, California in 1998. For the next 16 years, Mr. Harris worked at three different firms including one of Fresno’s larger law firms, before working at a bankruptcy boutique, and finally a prominent business firm before founding Harris Law Firm, PC. He has tried multiple cases throughout California, including jury trials, before State and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies. He is well-known for his aggressive, but pragmatic approach to resolution of legal disputes. Staff will readily affirm his two guiding mantras, namely: “Less is always more” and “We can always escalate, but we cannot de-escalate.”. Mr. Harris is a self-described adrenaline junky. As an adult, he has played rugby with Fresno Rugby Football Club throughout California, competed in powerlifting, Strongman (where he was Northern Nevada’s Strongest Man), and bodybuilding (where he won his first show in Southern California). Currently, Mr. Harris is training to fight in mixed martial arts. Nearly every weekend, Mr. Harris can be found riding his Ducati to locations unknown.. Mr. Harris is the proud father of four boys and husband to his wife of 24 years.

Mr. Doerr joined McCormick Barstow as an associate in 2010. Bevore moving to the central Valley, Mr. Doerr began his practice at a large international law firm where he focused on anti-trust law. Mr. Doerr now provides counseling to individuals and businesses regarding tax planning and tax controversy includeing IRS and FTB audits and appeals.. In addition to tax matters, Mr. Doerr assists new businesses with entity formation and established businesses with restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and capital needs. Mr. Doerr also negotiates and structures real estate transactions.. Mr. Doerr is admitted to practice law before all California state courts, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Tax Court.

Mr. Armstrong is an associate at Baker Manock & Jensen and a member of the firm’s Business Department and Public Agency practice group. He has experience assisting both public and private clients on various business matters such as creating corporate policies and procedures, drafting complex memorandums of understanding, and enforcing contract and lease provisions. Mr. Armstrong is familiar with the requirements of the California Government Claims Act and has experience both responding to and making requests under the California Public Records Act.

Mr. Arisian’s practice is concentrated but not limited to Criminal Defense, Personal Injury as well as Lemon Law cases in the State of California. Although, the main office is located in Fresno, California, Mr. Arisian’s practice is not limited to the Central Valley and can extend to all Counties of the State of California.. Prior to becoming a member of the California State Bar, Mr. Arisian earned a High School Degree from Bullard High School, an Associate in Arts Degree from Fresno City College, a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Fresno, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from San Joaquin College of Law.. While attending to San Joaquin College of Law, Mr. Arisian worked for Mr. Salvatore Sciandra who practiced Criminal Defense in Fresno, California. Mr. Arisian also volunteered with the Fresno County Family Facilitator’s Office for the purposes of diversifying his experience in those types of cases. Since graduating from San Joaquin College of Law, Mr. Arisian was employed by Yohman, Parker, Kern & Nard under the direct supervision of Mr. Richard Kern where he gained valuable experience in Worker’s Compensation Defense cases and more specifically in Subrogation matters. After graduating from San Joaquin College of Law, Mr. Arisian was employed by Real Lawyers At Affordable PricesTM under the direct supervision of Mr. Eric H. Schweitzer and under the general supervision of Mr. Richard P. Berman. At Real Lawyers At Affordable PricesTM, Mr. Arisian gained substantial experience in various types of Administrative Matters, including Administrative Writs and Appeals, in various stages of Criminal Defense cases including Writs and Appeals both in State and Federal Courts. During his employment at Real Lawyers At Affordable PricesTM, Mr. Arisian represented clients in DUI matters before the Department of Motor Vehicles and defended his clients in countless Administrative Per Se hearings.. Since 2011, Mr. Arisian has been employed by Schweitzer & Davidian, P.C., under the direct supervision of attorneys Eric H. Schweitzer and Annie L. Davidian where he continued to gain additional experience in Administrative and Criminal Defense matters. Currently, Mr. Arisian serves as an ‘Of Counsel’ at Schweitzer & Davidian, P.C., while dedicating more time to his practice. Mr. Arisian is also a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, an organization that is very active in Legislative Advocacy.

Monrae L. English was an attorney at Wild, Carter & Tipton - the Oldest Law Firm in Fresno for almost sixteen years. In 2021, Ms. English founded "Tower Law" to help continue her practice helping victims of employment discrimination/wrongful termination; medical malpractice and accidents resulting in serious injuires.. Ms. English received her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from California State University, Fresno and received her Juris Doctorate degree from McGeorge School of Law School in Sacramento, California. Ms. English also holds a Masters of Business Administration from California State University, Fresno.. While Ms. English has trial experience in many practice areas, her primary focus has been civil trial practice, with an emphasis on helping victims and their families after suffering catasptrophic abuse, injury or death.  Practice areas include Childhood Sexual Abuse - Molestation, Elder Abuse and Medical Malpractice. Ms. English also practices in the area of Employment Law with an emphasis in discrimination, wrongful termination and wage and hour violations.

Michael Amadeo Mazzoni Jr., Esq., works with the law firm Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen in the firm's Fresno office, in the practice of Workers' Compensation Law. There, Mike represents insurance companies, permissibly self-insured employers, governmental entities and their third party adjusting agencies in all aspects of Workers Compensation litigation, including 132a discrimination claims and Serious & Willful Misconfuct claims. In addition to this, he also is able to handle Cal OSHA matters as well, and handles some employment law claims on behalf of employers, and has appeared at both the California Labor Commisson, as well as California Superior Courts in litigating these issues.. Mike is a graduate magna cum laude from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.  There, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication, focusing on the theory of rhetoric and debate, taking parliamentary, world policy, and advanced forensics debate courses, as well as studying Spanish Latin American studies, and philosphy.  During Mike's time at LMU, he had the opportunity to study abroad in both Madrid, Spain during the summer of 2006 and Guadalajara, Mexico for the fall semester in 2007.  There, he finished his general education courses, which were taught entirely in Spanish.. After graduating from LMU, Mike went on to San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno. There, he was active in the Student Bar Association and New American Legal Clinic [aiding in immigration legal issues], and received honors in Criminal Law & Procedure.  He was also selected in 2013 as the recipient of the Ernest S. Kinney scholarship winner, given to the student who showed the most promise as a young trial lawyer.  Mike graduated in 2013 from SJCL and went on to pass the California Bar Exam in his first attempt in July of 2013.  Mike was admitted to the California State Bar thereafter. In addition to Mike's work in the area of Workers Compensation, he has vast experience in criminal law matters as well. Mike was formerly both an intern at the Fresno County District Attorney's office, as well a the sole law clerk for Hammerschmidt Broughton Law Corporation, one of the premier criminal defense firms in the Central San Joaquin Valley. There, Mike helped people with the stressful experience of having to navigate through the criminal justice system, and making sure their rights were protected during the judicial process. He was responsible for much of the research and motion writing, as well as obtaning invaluable courtroom experience.  Prior to working at Hammerschmidt Broughton, Mike was an extern judge's clerk for Madera County Superior Court Judges Ernest J. LiCasi (former Madera County DA), Joseph A. Soldoni, and Dale Blea, aiding in research, writing of orders/findings, and assisting the judges with any and all other legal issues.. Mike also has done work with the New American Legal Clinic at San Joaquin College of Law, a free immigration law service that the school provides to indigent immigrants, aiding them in the process of naturalization, petitions for alien relatives to obtain visas, permanent residency applications, and asylum filings. Previous to this, he worked with an immigration consultant, who was a former head of the Immigration & Naturalization Service office in Fresno, assisting with all aspects of immigration law, including filing USCIS forms, drafting pleadings, and translation of documents, as well as conducting client interviews in Spanish.. As a professional in the legal field, Mike strives everyday to maintain a high level of competency in practice. Mike uses his extensive education, skills, experience, creativity, and thoroughness in obtaining favorable results for current clients, while at the same time, maintaining high ethical standards. Mike maintains a high level of integrity, professionalism, and respect for others while practicing in the legal profession. His work ethic and determination help clients with legal issues everyday, and he continues to maintain that vigorous philosophy throughout his career.. Mike is also active in the legal community, and has spoken at numerous events for Fresno Industrial Claims Association, Public Agency Risk Management Association, and Professionals in Workers' Compensation. He has given seminars on legal issues and also is active with his current clients, doing educational training on legal matters for many of those clients.. In addition to his professional career, Mike is an avid Los Angeles Dodgers and European Football/Soccer fan.  He enjoys time with his wife Mina and children Gian & Zahra, and loves to travel.  Mike has traveled to Mexico [spent 8 months living in Guadalajara], Canada, Japan [was chosen on an all-star baseball team to play Japanese teams], Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Spain [studied in Madrid for 4 months], Portugal, Sweden, and all over the United States.  He hopes to travel more with his family in the future.  In Mike's spare time, he is an avid reader of historical non-fiction books, and enagages in reasearch on numerous historical eras, most notably, the Spanish conquest of America, and Italian Immigration to the United States. Mike also speaks Spanish.

Megan Lucchesi is a shareholder with Parker, Kern, Nard and Wenzel.  Her practice focuses on general civil litigation and workers' compensation.   Ms. Lucchesi attended college at University of California, Davis.  She graduated Cum Laude with degrees in both Economics and Political Science as well as a minor in Managerial Economics.  After college, Ms. Lucchesi attended UC Hastings College of the Law, wherein she was an editor for the Hastings Business Law Journal and a competitor for the Hastings Client Counseling Team.    Ms. Lucchesi has clerked for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office wherein she conducted numerous preliminary hearings.  She has also served as a research assistant.   Currently, she is the President of the Fresno Industrial Claims Association (FICA).   She is a member of the California Bar and the Eastern  District of the United States District Court.

May 2012 – Present. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Government of Mexico has appointed Lazaro Salazar to serve as one of its consulting attorneys to Mexico within the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Mexico in Fresno for a 5 year term, from 2012-2017. In this capacity, Mr. Salazar will provide legal counsel to the Consulate of Mexico and advice and representation to Mexican citizens in the field of U.S. immigration and Nationality Law.. Advisor to Foreign Ministry of Mexico (Insituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior). 2009-2011. Developed strategic measures and made recommendations regarding the varoius  issues facing Mexican Nationales residing in the greater Central San Joaquin Valley.