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For my entire career, I have been an advocate and negotiator and have achieved excellent results at trial, arbitration, and mediation. I have worked on difficult cases involving catastrophic injuries and fatalities arising from car collisions, truck accidents, plane crashes, product defects, and bicycle crashes. I began my career representing residents of a Bay Area neighborhood that was severely damaged by a flood and resulting landslide. The matter went to a jury trial and my clients prevailed.. I fight vigorously for my clients in the courtroom, at deposition, and when preparing legal briefs. I enjoy getting to know my clients and their families and helping them navigate the legal system. I use my experience as a former defense attorney to present claims in a way that connects with insurers and maximizes my clients' compensation.. I volunteer at Balboa High School’s Law Academy where I teach juniors about the legal system, their rights, and how they can use the law to change their community. I am also a board member and volunteer attorney at the Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals (CCLP) in the Bayview-Hunter’s Point neighborhood of San Francisco where I conduct free legal help sessions for individuals who cannot afford legal representation.. When not representing clients, I enjoy biking, running, and exploring California with my wife and son.

Finkel Law Group P.C. is committed to returning the business of law back to the practice of law by focusing his firms efforts on the client’s needs rather than the firm’s bottom line.. Lonnie and his associates represent private and public corporations in all forms of commercial transactions, as well as counseling clients on the proper governance of established and emerging growth companies

Experienced international trademark attorney. All aspects of trademark practice in the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); global trademark portfolio development, maintenance, protection, and enforcement; copyright registrations with the US Copyright Office; IP licensing, enforcement, and defense.. The former research assistant to J. Thomas McCarthy, author of McCarthy on Trademarks and Unfair Competition and The Rights of Publicity and Privacy; USF Law Intellectual Property & Technology Law Certificate with honors and CALI award for Excellence in Intellectual Property Survey.

Established bankruptcy lawyer delivers trusted counsel. Having handled many bankruptcy cases throughout my career, I understand exactly what you are up against. Whether you are a consumer or a creditor, I rely on my decades of experience to protect your rights. Throughout the greater Oakland area, clients choose my firm because I am:. Bankruptcy is stressful for all parties involved. I offer a free initial consultation so you can understand the bankruptcy process as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the various chapters.

Ernie Castillo specializes in criminal defense throughout the Bay Area.  Ernie Castillo's successful track record of trial experience includes complex topics on DNA, gangs, ballistics, fingerprints, false confessions, mistaken witness identification, sexual assault medical exams, possession for sale of narcotics, the compassionate use act, manufacturing of methamphetamine, accident reconstruction and the use of breathalizers/blood draws. Ernie Castillo's areas of practice include:MurderAttempted MurderVehicular ManslaughterAssault with deadly weaponGunFirearmWeaponsGang OffensesSex OffensesRapeDomestic ViolenceThree Strikes CasesThreatsDrug salesSale of methamphetamineSales of marijuanaSales of cocaineRobberyBurglaryDUI LawTheftWhite Collar CrimesWe are dedicated to protecting your freedom and take pride in giving our clients a voice in the courtroom.  Let us dedicate our experience to helping you.

Eric Pierson is a practical and results-oriented generalist attorney with over twenty years of law firm and in-house experience and a proven track record of success as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor.. Prior to starting his own firm, Eric spent over twelve years in-house in New York as a corporate generalist and lead U.S. attorney supporting the Americas division of Mitsui, a Fortune Global 500 Japanese multinational conglomerate.  Previously he practiced at San Francisco-based McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen and its successor firm, Bingham McCutchen, for ten years, primarily as a litigator focused on intellectual property and contract disputes.. Eric has deep expertise in general corporate matters, commercial transactions, labor and employment and crisis management, along with strong experience in litigation, intellectual property, antitrust, environmental, compliance, product liability, artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity and ediscovery.  He is fluent in cross-border issues and diverse business cultures and offers exceptional communication, presentation and training skills.  Eric splits his time between New York City and San Francisco.

Eric Firstman is a Principal with Meyers Nave and the head of the Construction and Facilities Practice Group.  He focuses his practice on construction litigation, construction project planning, procurement of professional services and contractors, regulatory compliance and facilities plans.. Before joining Meyers Nave, Eric was a Principal at a Construction and Real Estate Law firm in Northern California, where he handled large public and private construction and development matters, complex construction litigation, and virtually every aspect of design and construction projects.. Eric is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society limited to the top .5% of trial lawyers, and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for reaching the height of professional excellence and the highest levels of skill and integrity.

Employment law attorney Chambord Benton-Hayes founded the Oakland law firm Benton Employment Law in 2021. Prior to opening her own practice, she worked for an international firm where she counseled companies like Apple, Tesla, and Google on how to stay in compliance with labor laws. She now focuses her practice primarily on representing California workers who have been harassed, discriminated against, or otherwise mistreated on the job. Attorney Benton-Hayes is an empathetic, trustworthy, and compassionate legal counselor as well as a trial-tested litigator who refuses to back down from the competition until her clients succeed. She is currently the President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California. A San Francisco native, she enjoys cheering on her favorite basketball team, The Golden State Warriors.

Elise Sanguinetti is a founding partner at Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos LLP with offices in Oakland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Montreal.  Ms. Sanguinetti’s main focus of expertise is serious injury, wrongful death cases, civil appeals and legal malpractice. She exclusively represents plaintiffs in civil litigation, and holds an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a California Super Lawyer every year since becoming eligible.  The last two years Elise was named one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the Bay Area.. Elise graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.).  She was admitted into the California state bar in 1997. When not in the courtroom, she is a frequent speaker at seminars and writes articles that are featured in various legal publications.  Her copious amount of work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors including the prestigious, Joe Tonahill Award from the American Association of Justice.. Ms. Sanguinetti is the Vice President of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), was the president of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) from 2015 to 2016, and a past president of the Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association.

Education and Background. I was fortunate. Despite never finishing high school or college, I was able – albeit with a lot of hard work – to gain admission to, and to excel at, one of the finest law schools in the country: U.C. Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law. While I was at Boalt, I was privileged to be an editor for the California Law Review and a Member of the Moot Court Board, advising on brief writing and appellate advocacy for other students. After I left law school, in my early years of practice, I taught legal writing and appellate advocacy at University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Also, over the years, I have been presenter at continuing legal education events.. Legal Experience. I have been an attorney for 30 years. I have devoted my practice exclusively to representing employees, consumers, and investors in the state and federal trial courts and courts of appeal. I relish going to court for my clients and I have tried many jury cases in the state and federal courts.. Examples? In 2010, I was the lead attorney, along with the other attorneys in the firm, in Williams v. Union Pacific Railroadwhere, after four years of preparation, the firm obtained a jury verdict of $1,670,000 for an African-American female employee. In Rivero v. Surdyka, I was lead trial and appellate counsel in a civil rights case that lasted 15 years, including a full trial and three appeals to the Ninth Circuit, finally concluding in a judgment for plaintiffs of over $2,300,000. These cases illustrate the firm’s motto: commitment – results. You have to commit to a case, sometimes over a very long time, to get the result the client deserves.. We don’t always win in the trial court. When that happens, commitment means taking the case to the next level and appealing it. In the Rivero case, above, that’s what happened: the court dismissed the case – we had lost – but we appealed and achieved a victory for our clients which we kept through two more appeals. Since then, the firm has had many appellate victories that vindicate the rights of employees and consumers.. Over the years I have been counsel for plaintiffs in numerous individual cases and class actions. It may sound corny, or hard to believe, but after all this time, and after all the great experiences I have had, my favorite part of being a lawyer is when I get to give my client a check.

Edris Rodriguez received two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Language Studies and Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in June of 2006.  While at U.C. Santa Cruz, Mr. Rodriguez studied in Paris, France, at l'Institute d'Etudes Politiques de Paris.. Prior to law school, Mr. Rodriguez worked to protect the voting rights of all Americans as a Civil Rights Analyst at the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.  As an Analyst, Mr. Rodriguez was responsible for investigating claims of voter discrimination throughout the country, including claims of voter discrimination on the basis of race and language ability.  While at the Department of Justice, Mr. Rodriguez was responsible for two objections under the Voting Rights Act, which blocked the State of Louisiana and the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, from implementing election practices and procedures that discriminated against African Americans.. In May of 2012, Mr. Rodriguez earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he was the Supervisory Editor of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review.  While in law school, he received numerous awards including a public interest service award, the Justice Mathew O. Tobriner Summer Fellowship, and three CALI and Witkin awards for excellence in Pretrial Practice, Estate Drafting, and Representing Spanish-Speaking workers.. Mr. Rodriguez worked as a legal extern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's San Francisco office in the Administrative Hearings Unit.  Mr. Rodriguez also worked as a legal extern at the Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center's Racial Equality Unit.  During law school, Mr. Rodriguez volunteered as a tax preparer and with the Volunteer Legal Services Program at U.C. Hastings.. Mr. Rodriguez began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with the San Francisco District Attorney's Office in the Misdemeanor Prosecution Unit where he was responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses from arraignment through trial.  Mr. Rodriguez successfully negotiated plea deals, conducted various evidentiary hearings, and prosecuted cases to trial.  After leaving the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Rodriguez worked as an Associate with the law firm of Villegas Carrera LLP where he practiced employment law litigation on behalf of California workers.. Currently, Mr. Rodriguez works as a Field Attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, Region 32, where he is responsible for the enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act.. He is admitted to practice in the State of California and is a member of the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association, and the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of California.

During the initial consultation, I listen carefully and answer questions directly, so as to dispel some of the mysteriousness of law. People call me because they are in crisis at work. Some have lost hope that they will ever be treated fairly, or even that anyone will listen. If you have a remedy, I'll tell you about it. If I can't help you, I'll try to point you towards someone who might be able to. If we work together, my role is to be an aggressive advocate on your behalf, and also a sort of support system to you. Litigation is always unpleasant, but I will prepare you for it and buffer you from it. Legal action takes an emotional toll on my clients. In addition to fighting for my clients' rights I also encourage them to make the best of the process, which sometimes means helping them get in touch with personal strengths they didn't know they had. Over the years, many clients have told me that our strong attorney-client relationship minimized the stress of litigation. Despite the lawyer jokes, we do have souls. And some of us care, deeply. I work aggressively on behalf of my clients to right workplace wrongs. Call me.

Denise's law practice focuses exclusively on employment issues and litigation in support of the rights of employees.  As a former associate in legal defense firms, Denise defended public and private entities against discrimination, harassment. retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. As a result, Denise understands how employers work and can often achieve results before a lawsuit is filed. As a seasoned litigator, she has enjoyed an extensive law and motion practice and has chaired several state court trials and arbitrations. Dedicated to making the workplace right for everyone, Denise's practice has included developing and presenting workplace trainings on such subjects as sexual harassment and the mandated reporting laws.. While in law school, Denise was on the editorial board of Law Review and received Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence in Remedies and Community Property and a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Appellate Advocacy. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Maria-Elena James, United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California. From 2010-2011, Denise served as the Director for Examinations for the State Bar of California, where she was responsible for the development of the California Bar Examination and testing accommodations for disabled applicants. Prior to starting her own firm, Denise worked as an associate at Gordon & Rees and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore where she gained invaluable experience in all aspects of employment law, in administrative and civil proceedings and through mediation and arbitration.

Deirdre is a Bay Area native and has spent her entire career in employment law, gathering significant trial and appellate experience with workers’ compensation claims. Her practice at Boxer+Gerson is focused solely on representing injured workers at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.. Deirdre earned her undergraduate degree from University of California, Davis, where she interned with both the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and the Women’s Health Initiative national research study — engagements that have given her a unique perspective on health issues that affect today’s workers. At University of San Francisco School of Law, she sharpened her research and writing skills while serving as executive editor of the USF Law Review.

Dedicated to excellent legal representation throughout the Bay Area, Jared emphasizes empathetic and honest client counseling. By taking the time to learn about an individual’s unique legal issue, Jared ensures that each client will realize their best available outcome. Jared offers representation for criminal cases, and has successfully represented clients facing years of incarceration.

Davidson Estate Law is a Bay Area family owned and operated estate planning practice specializing in trusts, wills, trust administration, and probate. “A family serving families with expertise, compassion, and integrity since 1975.”. Eric and his father Steven are the firm’s estate planning attorneys, while Joelle (Steve’s wife of over 45 years), is the voice of the firm and handles client services. This arrangement works extremely well, creating a cohesive office environment allowing us to give our clients unparalleled personalized representation and communication that is often missing in larger firms.. Our main office is in Oakland City Center, with branch offices in Berkeley, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, and San Mateo.

David De La Flor is a San Francisco Bay Area business law attorney who prides himself on the successes of his clients. David understands the importance of high-quality legal counsel to entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes, and seeks to provide each of his clients with the personalized attention they deserve.. Prior to joining SPZ, David worked as an attorney at both a top commercial law firm and a boutique technology and intellectual property law firm in South Florida. David has represented numerous companies at all stages of their development, and counsels his clients on a wide array of issues including formation, regulatory compliance, employment and labor law, financing, and dispute resolution. David counsels clients in various industries, including technology, social media, data security, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, banking, building construction, hospitality, marketing and advertising.. David graduated from the University of California-Berkeley School of Law with a certificate of specialization in international law.  He was an Articles Editor for Berkeley La Raza Law Journal, a student-run law journal focused on shedding light and analyzing legal issues affecting the Latino community.  He was also a member of the International Human Rights Clinic, where he explored issues surrounding effective representation of affected communities bringing complaints against development projects funded by international financial institutions, such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. He also interned with a prominent non-profit organization at its Quito, Ecuador office, where he helped represent clients bringing claims against a large multinational U.S. government contractor under the Alien Tort Claims Act.. David attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies where he obtained a B.S.B.A. with a concentration in Economics.  He also spent time studying and completing coursework at the Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  After graduating, David worked for a large, prominent bank as a banker, holding his Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses.. As is representative from his work throughout law school, David is committed to serving his community. He has participated in pro-bono matters as an attorney ad litem for Lawyers for Children, and has given back to the legal community as a board member of the Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.  Prior to going to law school, he also volunteered at Miami Children’s Hospital’s Radio Lollipop program.. David is fluent in Spanish, and has a working knowledge of Portuguese. David is admitted to practice in the State of Florida (California admission pending).

Crystal is the principal attorney and founder of Chrysalis Legal - an Oakland boutique business law firm. Her goal is to empower entrepreneurs and businesses so their ventures can start, grow and thrive.

Connie Chadwick utilizes her personal and professional experience and combines the best of both worlds in the construction field and the law. Ms. Chadwick presently focuses her law practice on construction dispute mediation. Connie is a Tennessee licensed residential general contractor (retired 2024*) with over fifteen years of experience in the construction field. With both legal and construction experience, Connie is a logical choice for contractor disputes. Connie earned her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from The Nashville School of Law after earning her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Lipscomb University and is a Tennessee Rule 31 Civil Mediator.. Connie is a seasoned business professional who transitioned to the legal profession in 2014 with an intense drive to achieve and deliver results for her clients. Connie has strong management expertise and ability to oversee diverse objectives and challenging deadlines with a sense of confidence and commitment. With more than 25 years of experience in small business and entrepreneurial organizations within the banking, construction and real estate industries, Connie brings a diverse skill set to the table. She is extremely detailed-oriented with excellent research, investigative, and communication skills.. Connie Chadwick is an attorney who mediates cases in the entire Tennessee area either in person or by zoom. Connie Chadwick is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars for 2017 - 2025. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, Connie Chadwick has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.

Collin Moore believes that his job is to analyze each client’s individual situation, develop a strategy to solve the client’s needs and then fight for his client to obtain the best possible result. His goal in all cases is either dismissal or a win at trial.. Mr. Moore attended law school at the prestigious University of San Francisco School of Law (USF). While at USF, he prepared himself to become an excellent advocate for his clients. Collin not only excelled academically, but he also focused on developing the negotiation and advocacy skills he knew he would need to successfully represent his clients in the real world.

Colby Dean LaVelle II proudly manages LaVelle Law Offices with the personal attention of a boutique law firm but with the resources of larger law firms. An honored graduate of Santa Clara University of Law, Mr. LaVelle has dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice. He began his legal career working for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. Following his success litigating criminal matters, Mr. LaVelle started the LaVelle Law Offices. Now with five locations across the Bay Area, The LaVelle Law Offices is an incarnation of Mr. LaVelle's desire to serve the public, as he did so aptly in his role with the District Attorney.

Christopher Goodroe has built his personal injury and maritime practice on the principles of attention to detail, persistence, and personal service.  He has successfully litigated cases in both Federal and State Court, and has consistently achieved exceptional results at mediation.. Mr. Goodroe is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Ranking Possible) and was selected as a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2012 and 2013.  Since 2013 he has been voted a Super Lawyer, by Super Lawyer Magazine (an honor voted on by fellow lawyers).  Recently he has been selected as one of the TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS in Northern California.. Mr. Goodroe represents maritime clients with wide ranging injuries, including toxic exposures, fractures, falls, burns, and head traumas.  His knowledge of the Jones Act and general maritime law allows him to aggressively promote his client’s interests.  Based on Mr. Goodroe’s maritime knowledge and experience, he served as a panelist at the 2012 Pacific Admiralty Seminar where he addressed industry leaders regarding the recent changes in the maritime laws and how those laws affect merchant seamen.. In addition to his maritime practice, Mr. Goodroe also focuses on representing victims of automobile collisions, slip and falls, police brutality, as well as victims of sexual assaults.. Mr. Goodroe understands how suffering an injury can place enormous stress on both the client and the client’s family, and he makes it a priority to always be available to answer any questions or concerns a client might have about a case or potential claim.  He is personally with each client at every step in the litigation process to ensure no stone goes unturned.. Mr. Goodroe is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara (1997) and California Western School of Law (2002), and when he isn't vigorously representing his clients' needs, he finds time to volunteer for the Federal Pro Bono Project where he provides legal counsel.  Mr. Goodroe also serves as a Board Member for the UCSB Gaucho Lacrosse Alumni Association.

Christine Chigbu is a modern attorney with a global perspective, having pursued her education in France, England, and the United States. She augmented her international studies with courses at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley, where she delved into Psychology, Sociology, and Film. Christine firmly believes that her background in Psychology and Sociology uniquely equips her for the role of "Counselor.”. As the founder of the Law Offices of Christine Chigbu, Christine leads a minority and woman-owned firm committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her practice embraces a holistic approach to law, recognizing that the legal process can be both healing and transformative for her clients.. Driven by her passion for accessibility and inclusivity, Christine is dedicated to making legal services available to all, regardless of income or background. Through innovative initiatives such as sliding scale pricing and one-on-one coaching, she ensures that everyone has the opportunity to receive quality representation and guidance.. With her diverse educational background and experience in real estate law, Christine brings a unique perspective to her practice. She takes pride in serving as a trusted advisor and advocate for her clients, guiding them through the complexities of property ownership, rental agreements, HOA agreements, and various real estate transactions.. Christine's personalized approach to client representation includes translation services and flexible consultation options, reflecting her commitment to meeting the diverse needs of her clientele.. Outside of her legal practice, Christine enjoys spending time with her extended "Modern Family," which spans China, Africa, America, Canada, and Brazil. She is an avid traveler and enjoys experimenting with fusion cuisine in her kitchen. Her hobbies include hiking, yoga, embroidery, writing poetry, and singing. Currently, Christine is expanding her language skills by learning Japanese, adding to her basic understanding of French and Spanish.. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, renter, or prospective buyer, Christine is here to provide you with the expert guidance and support you need to navigate the real estate landscape with confidence and peace of mind.

Chatila Law, LLP is a boutique firm that provides reliable representation and advocacy in an array of legal matters, with affordable prices and reasonable contingency fees. Let us show you why "Your Case Matters."

Catherine Chen currently focuses her practice on construction defect litigation where she defends contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers of construction materials in suits filed in Northern California.  Ms. Chen draws from her extensive knowledge and experience as a litigator, and is involved with all aspects of case development, including all phases of discovery and law & motion practice.. Ms. Chen’s background includes wide-ranging knowledge of other areas of law as she practiced in the Toxic Torts group with her prior employment with McKenna, Long & Aldridge, and during her employment with Fox, Shjeflo, Wohl & Hartley, she was involved with estate planning, real estate transactions, and corporation formation.