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Philip M. Flanigan holds a B.S. degree from California State University-Fresno and a J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, having graduated cum laude. Mr. Flanigan is a member of the California State Bar Association, the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar, the Fresno County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a member of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, and WealthCounsel, LLC. Mr. Flanigan holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.Mr. Flanigan devotes his practice exclusively to the counseling and representation of clients in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, Medi-Cal planning and probate and estate administration and has helped hundreds of families just like yours protect their assets and provide for their loved ones.In addition to his busy practice, Mr. Flanigan is a frequent speaker on estate and Medi-Cal planning topics, regularly presenting educational seminars for public as well as private groups.

Peter L. Fear has been practicing law for a decade and a half. As a Fresno bankruptcy lawyer, he has helped countless families, farmers, and individuals regain control of their financial situation and enjoy a debt-free future. Mr. Fear is a frequent speaker at legal events and is committed to continually furthering his education to better serve his clients. He is passionate about crafting creative solutions to his clients’ financial problems, whether they be big or small. He understand how challenging financial matters can be, which is why he has dedicated his career to this area of law. Mr. Fear enjoys helping individuals achieve their financial goals and move forward with their lives. He even holds a 9.9 Superb Avvo rating and is recognized as a top bankruptcy attorney in his area. Reach out to Fear Waddell, P.C.

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Our office has worked with hundreds of clients, with cases ranging from Petty Theft, to Double Murder.  As a former Probation Officer and Deputy District Attorney I know the ins and outs of  the system.  I have extensive trial experience and have handled over three hundred cases in Fresno County alone.  Dont get lost in the crowd have an experienced Attorney to help you through your legal problems.  Read the reviews from my clients and get the personal treatment you deserve we handle people not cases.

Our Law Office is located in Fresno, California.  We serve the counties of Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Monterey.  Whether you've been arrested or are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, we are here to help.  We offer an initial free consultation to learn more about your rights and options pertaining to your specific legal case.  We offer aggressive representation to make sure your rights are protected.  Call us today!

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.

Need help with a criminal case?. My practice is 100% criminal defense (including juvenile criminal defense).  It's all I do because I want to be the best and focusing on one type of law is how I do it. If you have a broken foot, would you go to a stomach specialist? I focus on criminal defense so I can provide you the best criminal defense. Check out my reviews to see what my clients think. Check out my endorsements to see what attorneys who have watched me work think.. Even before I became an attorney, I worked for a criminal defense lawyer.  As a law student, I worked on "special circumstances" murder trials and even argued a criminal case before the Fifth Appellate District Court.. I have experience with cases involving murder, assault, attempted murder, domestic violence, sex and drug cases. I also handle more than a few juvenile court cases, as well.. Most of my cases are in the Fresno County Superior Court, but I also cover state court cases in Tulare County, Kings County, Merced County, Madera County, as well as pretty much anywhere in California you need me.  I am also admitted to practice in the Eastern District (federal) Court for the State of California and the Northern District (federal) Court for the State of California.. COMMUNICATION is very important to me and I have set up a special phone system that allows my clients to contact me when they need me, even if it is an evening or weekend. You can even text to my phone at.. Need someone committed to fighting for your rights AND keeping you informed about your case?  Call me today!. Learn more about me at RHDefense, website of Criminal Defense Attorney Rick Horowitz.. ATTENTION LAWYERS WHO DON'T KNOW ME: IF YOU TRY TO ENDORSE ME, AND I DO NOT KNOW YOU, I WILL DELETE YOUR ENDORSEMENT. ENDORSING AN ATTORNEY YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IS UNETHICAL. I WILL NOT "TRADE ENDORSEMENTS" WITH ATTORNEYS. I ENDORSE ONLY ATTORNEYS I PERSONALLY KNOW, AND WHOM I FEEL DESERVE MY SAYING SOMETHING NICE ABOUT THEM.

Need An Experienced Family Law Attorney To Help You Through This Difficult Time? Call.. Rick earned his law degree in 1999 from San Joaquin Law School in California. Before starting his legal career, he was a successful business owner for 20 years. Prior to that, Rick spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy.Rick is a member of the California Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association, the Los Angeles Bar Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

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

My practice is soley focused on immigration based cases. I have handled a variety of complex cases including but not limited to, citizenship, adjustment of status, extreme hardship waivers and removal defense before immigration court. I also have significant experience representing minors in state court for guardianship or custody petitions as they relate to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. I previously worked as staff attorney with the nationally recognized non-profit organization, Kids in Need of Defense, KIND. Although I am now in private practice, I continue to support KIND’s efforts as a volunteer pro-bono attorney defending immigrant youth.. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of California, Merced where I graduated with high honors. Throughout law school, I was honored with several Witkin Awards for academic excellence.. I am licensed in California and also admitted to practice in the Executive Office for Immigration Review (known as EOIR or immigration court) in all locations across the United States. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.

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. 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. Watters is admitted to practice before all state courts in the State of California and the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Mr. Watters is a member of the State Bar of California, the Fresno County Bar Association, the Kings County Bar Association, the Central California Trial Lawyers’ Association, the Federal Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Society of Legal Advocates, the National Trial Lawyers, the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Academy of Trial Attorneys.. Mr. Watters has received a AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. Mr. Watters was designated as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Watters was also designated as one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 years of age in the State of California by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Mr. Watters was designated as a Premiere 100 Trial Attorney by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys. He was also designated as a 2014 Top Attorney by Northern California's Outstanding Young Lawyers. In every year since 2012, Mr. Watters 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.. Mr. Watters specializes in plaintiff's personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

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. Sutton counsels clients on labor and employment law matters and aggressively represents clients in litigation of employment law and business-related cases before federal courts, state courts and administrative agencies.

Mr. Shekoyan, a Baker Manock & Jensen Senior Counsel, has been a lawyer for more than 45 years. He practices in the areas of business formation and consultation, real estate and estate planning, with an emphasis in estate and gift tax planning, trusts, wills, family limited partnerships, and advising in the administration of trusts and estates. Mr. Shekoyan also represents clients in business succession planning and commercial and agricultural real estate matters.

Mr. Refuerzo has significant expertise in the legal representation of local, regional, national and international businesses, including entity planning and formation, complex mergers and acquisitions, and financing. He is also an expert on reclamation and water law, commission merchant and Federal farm programs. In addition, Mr. Refuerzo has extensive experience in corporate governance matters. He handles all entity planning and formation issues, including choice of form of doing business (e.g. corporation, partnership, limited partnership or limited liability company). He assists business clients with on-going issues, including sales and acquisitions of assets, succession planning, leases, employment agreements, and stock options. Mr. Refuerzo regularly assists clients with the buying and selling of businesses, including acquisitions, mergers and reorganizations. He is a member of the American Agricultural Law Association, and the Fresno County, California and American Bar Associations.

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.