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I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, which is where I attended law school at the Hastings College of the Law.  At Hastings, I concentrated on employment law and disability law, and I am most passionate about representing injured workers.  I started practicing Workers Compensation in 2001 and have been doing so ever since.  I believe I am a zealous advocate for my clients, and know very intimately what it is like to go through a life altering experience like a severe work injury.  I am proud to be an associate of the Law Offices of John E. Hill.  Our firm practices workers compensation as well as Civil law, so you get the comprehensive services you deserve.  Give me a call, and even if I cannot represent you, I will do whatever I can to help you.

I represent people in workers' compensation, personal injury, and Social Security Disabilty claims.  Very often these three areas of law overlap (example: a person is severely injured at work by a third party and cannot return to employment).  By becoming knowledgeable and experienced in all three areas of law, I can offer my clients the convenience of having one attorney handle all of their legal needs, rather than three separate attorneys.. I was born in Boston and grew up in Massachusetts.  I attended college at Brandeis University, double majoring and graduating with departmental honors.  I then attended Tulane University School of Law where I was the managing editor for the Tulane Environmental Law Journal and an honors graduate of the trial advocacy program.. I then moved to northern California, where I have lived and practiced law since 1992.  I have been in practice for myself for twenty-five years, but I work closely with several other experienced and exceptional trial attorneys.  I handle every case and communicate with every client personally.  I am committed to helping every client understand their rights and options, so that my clients can make the best choices for themselves and their families.. I am married and have two children. I have a dog, Archie, who comes to work with me on most days.  I enjoy following professional baseball, listening to jazz and blues, and building furniture.

I represent employees in class action cases involving overtime pay, pension benefits, and employment discrimination. I have successfully served as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in numerous class actions, including class cases against IBM, Computer Sciences Corporation, KBR, Perdue Chicken, Masco Contractors, Farmers Insurance, American Families Insurance, Kelly Moore Paint Company, Corrections Corporation of America, the Tribune Company and Wells Fargo Bank, collectively resulting in over $250 million in recovered wages and benefits.I am also a frequent speaker at legal conferences on employee benefits law and wage and hour law.

I represent clients in both federal and state courts throughout the state and the nation who are charged with crimes ranging from RICO conspiracies, espionage, securities fraud, mortgage fraud, tax violations, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, marijuana cultivation to domestic violence cases.. I am an attorney who cares about her clients.  I stay in regular contact via e-mail or phone/vistis and advise them of everything I am doing.  I vigorously fight for all of my clients in all my cases.  I have been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2011 and have been AV Peer Rated since 2001.  I have been a "Preeminent Woman Lawyer" since 2011.  I have spoken at NORML conferences in Key West.  I am on the executive committee of the Criminal Justice Committee of BASF and was on the Board of Governors for CACJ for over 20 years.. I was in the only ongoing federal jury trial during the onset of the pandemic from February to April 2020 in the Eastern District of Kentucky and secured a Not Guilty for my client.. I am on the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Committee of the San Francisco Bar Association and I was a lawyer representative to the United Stated District Court, Northern District of California from 2017-2020.  I have been the vice present of the Oakland Division of the Northern District of California Federal Bar Association since 2021.. I was named one of the top Attorneys in California in 2011 by the Recorder Law Journal....the only criminal defense attorney.. I received the Learned Hand Award in 2021 from the American Jewish Committee, San Francisco Chapter in recognition of "exemplary leadership. commitment to the principles of justice and fairness, and numerous contributions to the legal community."

I recently joined The Buchta Law Offices after graduation from theUniversity of San Francisco, School of Law. During my time there, Iacquired valuable experience clerking for over two years at theplaintiff personal injury firm of Hinton, Alfert & Sumner in WalnutCreek.. While at USF, I participated in the USF Criminal Law Clinic whereI represented indigent clients in criminal matters and successfullyachieved favorable outcomes for my clients. In addition to the Clinic,I competed in the USF Advanced Moot Court: Advocate of the YearCompetition. I was also a staff member and survey author for the USFIntellectual Property Law Bulletin.. Like my boss Mr. Buchta, I possess an engineering degree, havinggraduated with High Honors in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara. Additionally, I served as theVice President for the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi.. I particularly enjoy working directly with my clients andhelping them achieve the best possible results. I also like thelitigation process and being in the courtroom.. My competitive edge comes in part from sports; I excelled atfootball and rugby in high school as well as rugby in , my hard work and determination enabled me to becomean Eagle Scout and Senior Patrol Leader (the highest position) in my troop.. In my spare time I enjoy mountain biking, skiing, running, politics, and some TV.

I opened my own law practice to be able to give individuals the care and attention they and their cases need.  I spent eight years working as an insurance defense attorney, so I know how the other side views your case.  I also know how to fight all the way through trial, a skillset not many attorneys have experience.  Because of my passion and dedication, I cover several areas of law as they often overlap.. Having spent over a decade litigating cases, I try to help people plan their estates in ways that keeps their assets in the family and out of lawyers' pockets.  I assist clients with criminal matters because the system can be skewed and I am reasonable and comfortable in court.. If you have a legal matter to discuss, feel free to give my office a call. I look forward to hearing from you.

I live and work in the city I love, Oakland, California.  I had been doing litigation for 30 years before I went into estate planning and probate.  I enjoy literature and  was Chairman of the Board of the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival for many years.  I voulenteer deliverying meals and food to the less fortunate in Oakland. I'm also concerned about climate change and am involved in Citizens Climate Lobby.  I also try to do my part as a concerned citizen by canvassing door to door during our elections. I enjoy working as a probate attorney, I enjoy working with my cleints and am happy to handle any probate anywhere in California.

I have practiced over 20 years in the Bay Area representing athletes, entertainers and high-profile businesses.  After representing hundreds of athletes in their Workers' Compensation cases against teams for their injuries, we opened our practice to all workers. Our firm specializes in great client services to get the best results for all of our clients.  We represent hundreds of workers from all walks of life, health care, union workers, police officers, firefighters, tech workers and farm workers.  We pride ourselves on client service and aggressive advocacy.. Pacific Workers' Compensation Law Center is a wholly owned division of Farber & Company Attorneys.  We are 100% dedicated to serving injured workers.. We accept and have done all kinds of injured worker cases from smaller injuries to death claims. The law firm is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbel, the highest level of competence and ethics bestowed on a firm.  I have been named a Northern California Superlawyer 4 times and to the Best Lawyers in California multiple times.

I have over 20 years experience fearlessly defending clients against criminal charges, including everything from DUIs to murder!

I have more than 30 years of experience representing federal employees from many different federal agencies.  I represent federal employees before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).   My practice involves litigating all kinds of discrimination--disability, race, national origin, gender, religion and retaliation.

I have been representing employees in their workplace disputes for more than thirty years. Although I have represented hundreds of workers, I still find it immensely satisfying to help individuals understand their rights in the workplace and to seek justice for those who have been treated illegally by their employers. Whether I am litigating a case on behalf of a janitor who has been sexually assaulted at work, negotiating a settlement for an employee who has been subjected to discrimination, or assisting an executive in negotiating a new employment agreement, I bring a wealth of experience, a practical approach and a sense of deep compassion for my clients to all of my work.

I have been practing bankruptcy law for approximately fifteen years. I manage the daily operations of The Cline Law Group and personally represent each client. I took the law office over from my father, Max Cline who is now retired. In total we have been in business over forty years. I have assisted thousands of individuals obtain fresh starts in chapter 7 and reorganize under chapter 13.. I am a native of the Bay Area. I graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1999 with a degree in environmental studies and a degree in geography. After working in two San Francisco law offices, I resumed my studies at Golden Gate University, School of Law. I graduated in 2004 with a Juris Doctorate. At Golden Gate School of Law I was on the Moot Court Board, was a semi-finalist in the November 2003 Appellate Advocacy Competition, and received a CALI, Excellence for the Future Award in Wills & Trusts. I was admitted to the California Bar in June 2005. I am an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Bankruptcy Section of the Alameda County Bar Association.. I was chosen by LawReview CLE, which is a national provider of seminars for attorneys, to speak about bankruptcy practice. In the online course I teach attorneys how to assist bankruptcy clients including those who are behind on their home loan payments and are facing foreclosure. I also explains how a second mortgages can be removed in a chapter 13 case.

I have been practicing law in California since January 2000. I began working in government, first as  Deputy County Counsel representing the various agencies of San Joaquin County, followed by a position as Deputy District Attorney in Stockton. I left to start private practice to ulitize my bilingual skills in Spanish due to the lack of attorneys capable of communicating properly with clients in legal matters that could have severe consequences for years after. In addition, I have consistently given back to my community as a volunteer with you in Mock Trials, and as a mentor to those students thinking of a career in law.. In 2012 I ran for public office, prompted by my community to step up, and won a race for School Board Trustee of Oakland Unified School District. I currently represent constituents in District 5 for a 4 year term.. Torres Law Group has received many awards as a local small business from the Contra Costa Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County, as well as recognition and honors from Assemblymember Susan Bonilla, Congressman George Miller and various other elected officials throughout the bay area.

I have been practicing in the areas of family law and bankruptcy for 20 years. I handle all aspects of family law and only chapters 7 & 13 bankrupcies along with litigation issues. I have extensive trial experience in the family law area and look forward to getting some in the bankruptcy area. The arbitration and mediation arm to my practice consists of work in collections and contract/warranty arbitration for 6 years. I am open to arbitrating or mediating in any area. I am also a photographer. My work consists mostly of events and nature photography. I am just beginning to do portrait work.

I have been helping individuals and small businesses through bankruptcy for over a decade now.  I can't think of a more effective law to provide help to people who need debt relief.  I enjoy working with my clients, hearing their stories and finding creative, cost effective solutions to their financial problems.. There is no charge for an initial consultation so there's no reason to wait another day to find out if you can be helped!

I have a passion for helping people obtain justice.  I like fighting for civil rights, and I particularly like taking on the goliath in our justice system.  If you are looking for someone with compassion who will fight for your civil rights, then you should give my office a call.

I have a gold-star background in commercial contracts, software, intellectual property, real estate and corporate matters. I work on all manner of contracts and contract disputes (short of litigation) and in any given year, I sometimes handle 200-300 contracts in a broad array of areas, domestic and international, with large and small dollar amounts.  In my free time, I enjoy salsa dancing, skiing, chess, and playing with my son and daughter. I also enjoy writing and was honored to have my short story included as the closing chapter in the book "Becoming An Ironman". In additional to providing substantial financial support for charitable causes, I am very involved in my local community. Here is a story that featured some of my work on National Public Radio in 2015.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1973 and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1978.  Previously to helping found Bogatin, Corman & Gold in 1994, I was staff counselto the National Treasury Employees Union and subsequently staff counsel to theCalifornia School Employees Association.  In 1992, I was honored as CSEA’s Employee of the Year for my representation ofpublic sector employee plaintiffs in litigation affecting the pension rights ofCalifornia public employees.  My current practice emphasizes the representation of individuals in all forms of employment and discrimination related matters.  I also work with non-profit and small business organizations in formulating personnel policies and handbooks.  I formerly served as a judicial arbitrator forthe Alameda County Superior Court and currently work as an advisor andhearing officer in California merit system school district employeedisciplinary cases.  In 1996, Iwas the legal advisor and editorial consultant for the publication California Assembly of Local Arts AgenciesPersonnel Handbook for CaliforniaNonprofits.  In 2010, I co-authoredthe publication California Employment LawIssues in a Down Economy.  (Aspatore Publications.)  That writing is now included in California Employment Issues in an Economic Downturn, (West Publications Group).  My interests include non-fiction reading and analysis, music and baseball.

I graduated from Indiana University School of Law in 1988 and passed the California State Bar the same year. My undergraduate studies were in International Relations at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.. I began my practice in a small San Francisco bankruptcy firm that specialized in representing Chapter 7 Trustees. After 3 years I joined a larger Oakland firm where I practiced both general bankruptcy law (representing debtors, creditors and trustees) as well as general civil litigation. A year later in 1992 I opened my own practice; first in San Francisco and then in the East Bay. I handle cases for people living in all 9 Bay Area Counties.. For the past few years I have focused almost exclusively on representing debtors, although from time to time I represent creditors. I have a wide range of clients and I tailor my services to the unique needs of each client.

I graduated from Golden Gate School of Law in 1990.  Passed the California Bar exam on the first attempt and started working for a general legal practice law firm in San Francisco, CA. I am licensed to practice in the Federal Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I've litigated cases through the State Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals successfully. In 1993, I opened my own law practice in Oakland, CA with emphasis on criminal defense and civil litigation.  I continue to represent clients in both Federal and State Courts on every type of criminal accusation such as murder, sexual assault, drug trafficking, domestic violence, DUI, kidnapping, identity theft, fraud, and all other felonies and misdemeanors.. I am what is considered a "lawyer's lawyer." I live, breath and love my profession and advocating for my clients. I know the legal system extremely well and use it to my client's advantage at every opportunity.  I have represented thousands of clients and successfully resolved their legal problems.  I am experienced, have a excellent reputation for being honest, knowledgeable and extremely reliable. I am bilingual in Spanish (speak, read and write) and have represented much of the Latino community for close to three decades.

I exclusively represent workers and tenants who are wrongfully terminated, harassed, retaliated against, or otherwise treated differently because of their sex, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, maternity/paternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or military/veteran status. In recent years, I have obtained the following judgments or settlements for my clients: $2,950,000 in a wrongful termination case, $825,000 in a racial harassment and discrimination case, $800,000 in a sexual harassment and retaliation case, $650,000 in a disability discrimination and retaliation case, $450,000 in a sexual harassment and retaliation case, $432,000 in an age harassment and discrimination case.

I earned my law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2006, where I received awards for Best Brief in Moot Court for excellence in written argument and the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Negotiation and Mediation. During the summer of 2004, I worked as an extern for the Honorable Maxine M. Chesney in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. I am a member of the State Bar of California and the Alameda County Bar Association.

I do NOT provide traditional legal services to the public.. I provide help on special projects that require a bit of extra attention to narrative and message-crafting. I can help you get your thoughts, ideas, & arguments across to just about anyone—from judges, to journalists, to clients, to social media audiences.. I work primarily with other lawyers and law firms.. I also work with non-lawyers, but only on NON-legal projects (e.g., copywriting, editing, design). I will NOT give you legal advice or edit/draft legal documents for you if you are not a licensed attorney. And regardless of what services I provide, I will not be acting as your lawyer unless we have an explicit written agreement of representation.

I believe that the Bankruptcy Court is one of the few places in out legal system where ordinary people can go for real relief. I am dedicated to helping people throughout the Bay Area access that relief.. I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and I earned my law degree at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco.  While in law school, I was Articles Editor at the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, and I graduated in 2006.. I spent my first two years practicing antitrust/consumer protection law on behalf of consumers.  In 2008 I opened my own offices to continue my work for consumers, now focusing on bankruptcy.. I would be happy to speak with you if you are considering bankruptcy, and will explain the pros and cons to you.  Initial consultations are free of charge.

I am passionate about helping my clients get the justice they deserve for their injuries. My formula involves the ultimate in personal attention for each client. I personally develop and direct every action taken in an injury claim, from start to finish. The ultimate goal is to achieve maximum financial recovery.