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With a duty of personal care toward each client, I am committed to helping make complicated legal issues simple to understand. I will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them. The first step of any representation is determining client goals and then determining the best path toward those goals.. Virtual consultations available through Zoom.. Experienced attorney since in Fresno and serving the Central Valley.. ____________________________________________________________. Avvo answers are general legal comments and are NOT case-specific. Answering a question on Avvo does NOT create an attorney-client relationship. Ms. Cowin is licensed in the State of California. Anything posted on Avvo is NOT intended to apply outside of California.

Warren R. Paboojian was born and raised in Fresno, California. He earned his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fresno, in 1980. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from San Joaquin College of Law and was admitted to practice law in 1987. While at San Joaquin College of Law, he was the editor of the law school newspaper, The Dicta. In 2011, Mr. Paboojian was inducted into the San Joaquin College of Law Hall of Fame because of his outstanding trial advocacy.. In 2017, Mr. Paboojian was selected Cal-Abota trial lawyer of the year. In 2008, the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) selected Mr. Paboojian as their trial lawyer of the year. Mr. Paboojian practices in the area of personal injury which primarily encompasses catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and wrongful termination. Mr. Paboojian has litigated over 55 jury trials to verdict in Fresno County and throughout the state of California. Mr. Paboojian has obtained 9 verdicts in excess of $1,000, in the last 12 years.

VALDEZ & VALDEZ serving the Injured people of the Central Valley & Central Coast for over 50 years. Call for a FREE CONSULTATION. Accepting new clients. Se Habla Español.

Tyler H. Lester was raised in Fresno, California and graduated from Bullard High School. He attended California State University, Long Beach, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He then received his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with a litigation concentration.. While in law school he was awarded an honors scholarship for academic excellence in his first term and was a frequent member of the Dean’s List. Tyler was active in his school’s Moot Court Board where he participated in several competitions and served on the Board’s executive committee.. His practice focuses on Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Business Litigation. Tyler is passionate about his community and finds great satisfaction in assisting landlords, real estate investors, and local business owners. As a business owner and landlord himself, Tyler has firsthand knowledge of the issues his clients face.. Outside of the office, Tyler is an active supporter of the arts and serves as a board member for the Valley Preforming Arts Council. He is also an advocate for children with learning disabilities. While still in high school, Tyler published the book “Welcome to Dyslexic Park” designed to encourage children with learning disabilities to follow their dreams in spite of their challenges.

Specializing in family law, conservatorship, guardianship and civil litigation, I enjoy helping people and putting their mind at ease. Please call me to discuss your case, and we can work as a team to put your legal matter to rest.

Niklas K. Hugosson is an attorney focusing on representing landlords of rental properties. Mr. Hugosson was born and raised in the Central Valley. He is graduate of California State University Fresno (2008, B.S. Business Administration,) and San Joaquin College of Law (2017, J.D.) Mr. Hugosson acquired an interest in real estate at the early age of 19 by obtaining his Real Estate Salesperson License and later obtaining his Real Estate Broker's License in 2011.. After working at several brokerages, Mr. Hugosson decided it was time to launch his own full service real estate brokerage. Paramount Properties was formed in late 2011 and is still operating today. Paramount Properties focuses on property management and sales of commercial, agricultural, and residential properties.. At an early stage of his management business, Mr. Hugosson discovered the need for landlords seeking legal advice with problem tenants. Mr. Hugosson has first had experience taking over properties where the landlord incurred unnecessary expense by not understanding their legal remedies.. As a rental property owner who has gone through the eviction process with his own properties, Mr. Hugosson understands the hardships owners face during the eviction process. It is our main objective to get landlords their property back as soon as possible!

Nick Urgesi has lived in the Central Valley since 2001. He graduated from California State University, Fresno with a finance degree. Nick completed his law degree at San Joaquin College of Law. During law school, Nick law clerked at Freedman Law and was hired as an associate upon passing the California Bar Exam.. Since 2021, Nick has been selected for inclusion in the Northern California Rising Stars list, a distinction only bestowed upon 2.5% of the attorneys in Northern California. Nick was also recognized by Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Law. In 2023, Nick was designated as a one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers.

Mr. Ross is a Trial Attorney with the Law Offices of Raquel Birch. He was born in Fremont, CA and raised in the Central Valley. He graduated from Chowchilla High School, earned his BA from UC Davis and JD from San Joaquin COL.. Outside of work Mr. Ross enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and two children Rocco and Giselle, attending church, reading and real estate investing.

Mr. Kapheim is a graduate of Dinuba High School (2008), California State University Sacramento (2012, B.A., English), and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (2016, J.D., Health Law Concentration). He was a certified law clerk in the McGeorge Elder and Health Law legal clinic in 2016. Mr. Kapheim is a member of the State Bar of California and his concentrations are in estate planning, probate, and trust administration

Mr. Anthony Raimondo specializes in labor relations and employment law, including management representation in counter-organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice defense, grievance and arbitration defense, and collective bargaining negotiations. Represents employers in state and federal courts in actions ranging from harassment and discrimination to wage and hour disputes. Defends employers in administrative agency proceedings and investigations including the National Labor Relations Board, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, the California Labor Commissioner, U.S. Department of Labor, Cal/OSHA, EEOC, and others. Defends suits under Business and Professions Code §17200 brought by public prosecutors and private plaintiffs. Mr. Raimondo represented the defendant in Arias v. Superior Court (2009), establishing that representative actions under Business and Professions Code §17200 brought by private plaintiffs must be brought as class actions.. Mr. Raimondo has been representing employers since 2001 when he left the Fresno County Public Defender to enter private practice. He has assisted employers with strategic planning in labor relations, and has counseled employers in day to day workplace issues to avoid litigation. Mr. Raimondo has successfully turned back organizing campaigns from some of America’s most aggressive unions, and has negotiated favorable contracts for unionized employers. Mr. Raimondo has assisted clients with government investigations and audits, and regularly defends wage claims before the California Labor Commissioner.. Mr. Raimondo is the primary labor and employment resource for California’s Western United Dairymen, and regularly publishes articles in industry newsletters.. Mr. Raimondo is admitted to practice in the State of California and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and Northern District of California

Litigating and working in the law is truly a passion for me. I am dedicated to providing effective representation for my clients. My clients goals in settling a matter become my objectives.. I provide professional and aggressive representation with a personal touch. My clients all have my cell phone number and I do not shy away from taking a meeting on the weekend.

Karen L. Lynch :. Admitted to the bar in 1992.. Education:  California State University, Fresno (BA Psychology) 1981, MA Psychology 1989; University of Nebraska (JD) 1990, U.S. District Court Eastern and Northern Districts of California.. Prior Employment:  Parichan, Renberg, Crossman, & Harvey (1992-1999), partner 1998-1999. Stammer, McKnight, Barnum & Bailey (1999-2001) Jacobson, Hansen Najarian and McQuillian  (2001-2008) partner 2005. Ms. Lynch has a general civil litigation practice as  a defense and plaintiff’s counsel.  She also has a state and federal criminal law practice. Areas of civil litigation in federal and state courts include professional negligence, bodily injury, personal injury (defamation), breach of contract, construction defect, employment, agriculture (crop loss), products liability, conservatorships, and environmental law. She practices throughout the counties of the Central Valley from Fresno to Kern to Kings to Madera to Mariposa (Yosemite) to Merced to Stanislaus to Tulare counties.  Ms. Lynch also practices in the counties of  Monterey, Placer and San Francisco. Ms. Lynch is an active member of a number of community and legal organizations and is past President and currently continuing as head of public relations for the San Joaquin Chapter of Liga International (aka “The Flying Doctors of Mercy”).  Ms. Lynch was on the Fresno National Women’s Political Caucus board as the 2012 California Director. Ms. Lynch received the Fresno County Women Lawyers’ Pauline Hanson Award in 2004, for extraordinary service to the community, the legal profession, and particularly to the advancement of women and for professional excellence.  In 2005, Ms. Lynch received the Fresno County Young Lawyers’ Judge Blaine Pettitt Mentor award, and in 2006, she received the Marjaree Mason Center’s “Top Ten Business Professional Women of the Year” award. In October of 2011 and 2014, Ms. Lynch was recognized by Central California Legal Services with the State Bar of California, Board of Governors Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services for voluntary provision of legal services to the poor. On May 21, 2014, the Better Business Bureau of Central California and Inland Empire honored Karen L. Lynch, Inc. A Profession Law Corporation with the 8th Annual 2014 Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence,  as an outstanding small local for-profit business that has demonstrated a commitment to the highest ethical standards a business can have, both in operations and in terms of integrity, reliability and responsiveness to employees, vendors and customers which is the first time a law firm has been recognized. On Law Day May 1, 2015, Ms. Lynch was recognized by the Fresno County Bar Association, Pro Bono Services Section, as Attorney of the Year for her superior leadership, dedication and commitment to increase access to justice.

Jaskaran S. Gill is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (’12, B.S., Neuroscience) and San Joaquin College of Law (’17, J.D., Valedictorian). Prior to attending law school, Mr. Gill worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Fresno County. While in law school Mr. Gill was Executive Editor of the San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review, clerked at the United States District Court for Eastern District of California, and worked in a business litigation firm in Fresno, California.

I am the managing partner at Powell Slater, LLP, and provide specialized civil litigation expertise in real estate and business disputes, including commercial contract claims, lender liability issues, lien and title disputes, judicial foreclosures, receiverships, and business torts.. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the School of Law at Pepperdine University in 2001, and am currently admitted to practice law in all State and Federal District Courts in California.  I am a licensed Real Estate Broker, a member of the Real Property and Business Law sections for the Fresno County Bar Association and frequently serve as a Judge Pro Temp for the Fresno County Superior Court.

If you are reading this, you have likely been involved in an unfortunate incident and may not know where to turn.  I commend you for researching attorneys before selecting one and would like to tell you a little bit about myself.. I am a personal injury litigation attorney living and working in Fresno, California.  I grew up in Fresno and since 2014 I have exclusively practiced Plaintiff's personal injury. My office handles motor vehicle accidents, evironmental accidents, government torts, product liability, brain injuries, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. My goal is always to put my clients in a better position than they were in when they walked through my door.. Most attorneys will tell you that they handle personal injury cases. These are the only types of cases that I handle.  By specializing in this area of law, I are able to reach maximum recovery for our clients.. If you or a family member are in need of an attorney, please give my office a call for a free consultation and we can explain your rights to you.. Best wishes,. Kevin

Ian Wieland represents employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law matters, including employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour. He regularly counsels employers regarding human resources policy matters and employee relations issues. He also represents private sector clients with business litigation matters including unfair competition, trade secret, and breach of contract.. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Wieland worked with several California State Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives members where he gained a unique understanding of the legislative process, strategic planning, outreach, and analysis. Further, he managed campaigns for several local elected officials and spent two years as a member consultant with the California State Assembly Speaker's Office of Member Services. He also worked as the Program Coordinator for the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at California State University, Fresno. Mr. Wieland was selected as a member of the 40 under 40 class of 2013 by Business Street Online.

I was born and raised in Fresno, California and have lived in Fresno all of my life except for a two year period (1970-1972) when I lived in Goleta, California attending the University of California at Santa Barbara. I am the grandson of immigrants.  My paternal and maternal grandparents are Volga- Deutsch (Germans from Russia) having immigrated to the United States from the Volga Region of Russia just prior to the Russian Revolution. I am married and have two daughters, two step-sons, one grandchild and two step-grandchildren.  My hobbies include beginning  photography, walking, reading (legal and political thrillers, history, biographies) and legal career has been quite varied.  Upon my admission to the State Bar of California in November of 1978, I opened a private practice.  I then joined the Fresno County Public Defenders' Office in late 1979 where I was a defense attorney until late 1988.  In 1985, the Calfornia State Bar certified me as as a Criminal Law Specialist.  While at the public defenders' office I tried over 50 jury  trials and represented defendants in cases ranging from petty theft to the death 1989, I joined the Fresno Office of a state wide law firm now known as Ericksen, Arbuthnot where I was  the Assistant Managing Partner of the Fresno Office from 1989 to 1994 and  the Managing Partner of the Fresno Office from 1994 to 1996.  During that period of time I practiced civil law and represented defendants in product liability cases, medical mal-practice cases and wrongful death and catastropic personal injury cases. I started my solo private practice in 1997 and currently limit my practice to estate planning (drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, first party and third party special needs trusts, durable powers of attorney and health care directives); probate; trust administration; and trust and estate litigation representing the fiduciary (executor or administrator of a probate estate or trustee of a trust) and the benefriciary of a probate estate or of a trust. I am a member of the State Bar of California and its Wills and Trusts Section; a member of the Fresno County Bar Association and its Probate Section; a member of the Fresno Estate Planning Council; a member of the American Bar Association; and the Fresno County Better Business Bureau.  I was a past  member of Kiwanis (1995 to 2001 and then again from 2004 to 2009) and the President of a local Kiwanis Club from 1997 to 1998 where I was awarded the Distingusihed Service Award for the year 1998 to 1999.  I was a member of the Board of Directors for Lutheran Social Services for Northern California from 1995 to 2000 and on the Board of Directors for the Fresno Branch of the American Diabetes Association during the latter part of the 1990's.  I have been practicing law for 37 years and have no current plans to retire.

I try to give back to the area's rich agricultural heritage by attending Ag One Foundation events to raise scholarship money for California State University Fresno's School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Through these efforts I gain insight into the ag community's perspective, which is the back bone of our local economy.

I served in the United States Navy, Honorably Discharged in 1992.  My military service included operations in the Gulf of Oman, throughout Asia, Central America and other locations.  Thereafter obtaining an Associates Degree in Liberal Studies, Bachelors Degree in Pre-Law including emphasis in higher Mathematics and Physics (previously accepted into the Cal-Poly SLO Aeronautical Engineering Department, though not pursued), I obtained my Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) in 1997 (and invited to join the San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review).  Since then I have practiced Law throughout California, concentrating in the San Joaquin Valley with an emphasis in Personal Injury Litigation & Trial.  Further, I am an Instrument Rated Pilot with over 1,000 hours flying time having served as a Pilot (and Pilot Award recipient) for the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Volunteer Search & Rescue Squadron having flown multiple missions over the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.  Finally, and most importantly, I am the very proud father of two intelligent and beautiful young ladies whom I love to pieces.. Professionally, I am a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with the National Board of Trial Advocacy (Accredited by the American Bar Association); a Ranked Associate with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Designated "Master Advocate" (Faculty Qualified) and "Advocate"; I have served as the President of the Central California Trial Lawyer's Association (CCTLA); receiving two Presidential Awards from the CCTLA for "outstanding advocacy protecting the rights of consumers in civil litigation"; and am an AV rated Martindale-Hubbel Peer-Reviewed Civil Litigation Lawyer.  During my tenure as President of CCTLA, I also attended the Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California.  And a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which limits it's membership to "Trial Lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in Advocacy by achieving a Trial Verdict, award or settlement in the amount of One Million Dollars or more.". Past & Present Memberships/Honors include:. -Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy. -AV Rated Litigation Attorney, Martindale-Hubbel Peer Rated. -Ranked Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). - Designated "Master Advocate" (Faculty Qualified) National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). - Designated "Advocate," National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). - Central California Trial Lawyer's Association (Past President). - Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Life Member). - Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating (Highest Possible). - State Bar of California. - Recipient, Two CCTLA President's Awards for - Outstanding Advocacy in Protecting Consumer's Rights. - American Bar Association, Litigation Section. - Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles. - Consumer Attorneys of California. - Association of Trial Lawyers of America. - Fresno County Bar Association

I have been practicing law for over 30 years and have tried hundreds of cases in a variety of areas. My partner has been practicing just since last year and he brings an energetic enthusiasm to the table.. Together we are ready to take on any case.. Have Mouths, Will Travel.

I am a founding partner of Bennett & Demera LLP. My practice fields include real estate, landlord tenat law, civil litigation, and estate planning.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California and can support you with:. Additionaly, I practice Civil Litigation, including Injury and Civil Spousal Torts

Greg Miskulin is the Firm Administrator and is responsible for the day-to-day management and administrative operations of the Firm. He and his management team have oversight for financial functions and budgets, human resources, office services, facilities management, paralegal support, secretarial services, marketing, recruiting, records management, and technology/information services.. Prior to joining the Firm, Greg spent 15 years in the restaurant industry where he was an owner operator of a major national brand franchise restaurant. At one point Greg supervised daily operations of 15 locations located throughout the Central Valley, including over 150 employees. During this time Greg developed a real world appreciation for the legal issues that impact business owners on a daily basis. These experiences ultimately lead to Greg’s decision to become an attorney. As a member of DAK’s Employment Law Group and Business Litigation department, Greg is able to put his prior business and human resource experiences to use advising clients as they navigate California employment law.

Experience in employment litigation and counseling distinguishes Michelle from other consultants and makes her an ideal resource for advising employers on risk avoidance and legal compliance.. Michelle spent the past 16 years representing employers in a wide variety of employment and labor law matters. After graduating from U.C. Davis, School of Law, Michelle practiced employment law in the San Francisco Bay Area at large employment law firms.  Michelle represented Silicon Valley clients in employment-related litigation and provided counseling on all aspects of human capital management.. Michelle left the Bay Area for the Central Valley where she enjoyed a distinguished career as a Deputy Attorney General, representing state government agencies in employment-related litigation.  Before founding CoreHR, Michelle served as in-house counsel and primary consultant for a national HR consulting firm.. Michelle's public speaking and training experience is extensive.  Michelle has conducted training seminars for national franchise businesses, such as Subway and 7-Eleven. Michelle has also been a featured panel member for Employment Practice Liability conferences for the Chicago chapter of Lloyd's of London. She also taught Employment Law for the Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno for 8 years.. Michelle has her B.S. in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. She received her law degree from the University of California, Davis, where she graduated Order of Coif.. Michelle is admitted to practice law in California and is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators.

Daniel R. Baradat was born in Tulare, California on June 21, 1950. He earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College in 1972 and a Juris Doctorate from University of San Francisco in 1975.. Mr. Baradat was admitted to the California and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California Bars in 1976. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma Bar in 1984.. Mr. Baradat has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Fresno County Superior Court. He is a member of the Fresno, Kings and Tulare County Bar Associations, where he has served as a Director. He is also a member of the State Bar of California, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the International Society of Barristers, where he is currently the President. Mr. Baradat is a Diplomate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he formerly served as the Central Valley Chapter President.. Mr. Baradat was named one of the top 100 lawyers of Northern California in every year since 2006 by Northern California Super Lawyers. He has also been honored with Lifetime Achievement Membership among America’s Top 100 Attorneys. He practices in the areas of personal injury law, legal and medical malpractice. Mr. Baradat has nine jury verdicts in excess of $1,000,000 in the last 12 years. Mr. Baradat has served on the Board of Regents of St. Mary’s College.