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Kime Smith is an experienced Bay Area litigator with over a decade of experience defending construction entities.  Mr. Smith’s legal experience includes the areas of construction defect, personal injury, and complex toxic torts.. Mr. Smith represents a diverse client base including general contractors, subcontractors, product manufacturers and construction material suppliers. Mr. Smith has extensive law and motion experience and deposition experience defending San Francisco and Los Angeles based entities.. At Syracuse University College of Law, Mr. Smith received Dean’s List honors and received a certificate from the Technology Management Program where he assessed university based inventions for intellectual property protection.  During the summer of 2002, Mr. Smith studied Chinese intellectual property law at the prestigious TsinghaiUniversity in Beijing, China.. Mr. Smith is an active member of the San Francisco Aquarium Society, the oldest organization of its type in America.

Keydon Levy is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with over a decade of courtroom experience. He joined the firm in 2021 after serving for nine years as a Deputy District Attorney with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, where he managed a high-volume caseload involving felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases from intake to resolution. His transition to defense was driven by firsthand experience witnessing prosecutorial overreach and the disproportionate impact of criminal allegations on communities of color.. During his tenure as a Deputy DA, Mr. Levy supervised entry-level attorneys, successfully argued motions, negotiated settlements, and prepared expert witnesses, lay witnesses, investigators, and analysts for trial. He has also shared his legal expertise as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law, teaching courses on mock trial and evidence.. Mr. Levy earned his Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law. While in law school, he founded the Black Law Students Association mock trial team, leading them to victory in both the Western Region and San Diego competitions. He was elected President of the Law Students of African Descent and served on the Board of the Advocates Trial Team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian.. His professional accolades include lifetime membership in the Charles Houston Bar Association, as well as memberships in the American Bar Association, National Bar Association, and the Bar Association of San Francisco. He previously served as Vice President of the Bay Area Black Prosecutors Association and was a member of the Earl Warren Inn of Court. Mr. Levy has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in California.. Licensed to practice in California, New York, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California, as well as the Southern District of New York, Mr. Levy brings extensive litigation experience to the firm. As the first male Of Counsel attorney in our all-women firm, he approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of criminal law. His expertise in case analysis, jury trials, and negotiations makes him an invaluable member of our team.

Kevin is a Partner at Medina Orthwein LLP. He brings extensive experience in civil rights litigation to Medina Orthwein, including individual and class employment claims and constitutional claims involving police and prison misconduct. Kevin has represented clients at all stages of litigation, including in multiple jury trails.. Prior to joining Medina Orthwein, Kevin was an associate at Sanford Heisler Sharp, a public interest law firm focused on employment discrimination. There, Kevin represented nationwide classes and collectives of women with claims of gender discrimination. Kevin also represented individuals with cutting-edge employment claims, including claims of transgender discrimination and discrimination on the basis of association with LGBTQ individuals. Kevin also deepened his expertise in constitutional civil rights litigation, including as co-lead trial counsel in a jury trial for claims of excessive police force in the federal court and as a member of a trial team bringing Eighth Amendment claims in federal court for deliberate indifference to an inmate’s serious medical needs.. Previously, Kevin was a commercial litigation associate at Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco, with cases including complex contracts disputes, government contracts bid protests, and trademark infringement claims. More importantly, Kevin maintained an extensive pro bono practice. He represented clients in multiple constitutional civil rights actions, focusing on excessive police force, unreasonable search and seizure, and religious discrimination claims. Kevin also represented San Francisco tenants facing eviction at all stages of their claims in multiple pro bono housing matters.. Kevin graduated from Yale Law School in 2012. While at Yale, Kevin participated extensively in clinical programs like the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, for which he served as Co-Chair and Co-Legal Team Director. Kevin also served as a class representative for the Yale Law School Student Representatives and as a Board Member for the Initiative for Public Interest Law at Yale. Immediately after law school, Kevin clerked for Judge Neil V. Wake in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.. Before attending law school, Kevin was a middle school science teacher, teaching 8th grade science in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Teach for America program. Kevin graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with Honors and Highest Distinction in 2007. He can be reached via email at

Kevin has been practicing law in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 17 years, helping clients resolve issues in intellectual property, business, real estate, employment, and a host of other areas. Kevin works hard helping clients competently evaluate the merits of their case and prospects for resolution.  Whether on the plaintiff or defense side, Kevin has successfully resolved hundreds of matters and helped his clients get back to what is most important, their business.

Karl Kazmierczak esq. provides sensational, nationwide representation to Veterans Disabliity and Social Security Disability clients. He received Board Certification in Social Security Disability Advocacy from the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification which is an ABA accredited organization. Karl Kazmierczak is the only attorney in the Kazmierczak Law firm.  Karl Kazmierczak, LLC is a small family run Law Firm that has represented thousands of disability claimants.  Karl prides himself in his client friendly approach to representing the disabled.  The firm was started by his father (who is now retired) over 30 years ago and most of the firms employees have been with them for many years.  Karl understands the financial difficulties his clients often have when they come to him and does everything he can to win their SSDI and VA claims as quickly as possible.  He only gets paid if he wins and he does not ask for any money upfront.  All consultations are free and Karl even welcome calls from people who just want to ask questions about disability.

Julie’s practice focuses on employment litigation. She litigates a broad range of employment-related matters before the California State and Federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. In addition, Julie has experience with Employment Practices Liability relating to coverage as it relates to corporations and individual exectives. She represents international and domestic insurers in all aspects of claims handling and coverage issues. She also advised insurers regarding liabilities faced by employers and underwriting considerations relevant to insuring those liabilities. Her experience included monitoring of complex claims and conducting exposure assessments of such claims nationwisde, the representation of insurers at mediaiton and through the negotiation of settlements and policy drafting.. During law school, Julie was an Articles Editor for the Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, and served as an extern to the Presiding Judge of San Francisco Superior Court.

Joseph Penrod represents clients exclusively by appointment by the Superior Court of Alameda County.  He cannot be requested nor retained.

Jora Trang is an attorney specializing in employment/labor law and has worked for over 20 years to advance social justice issues affecting marginalized populations. From 1991 to 1996, she worked alongside students and organizers to assist and organize workers in Maquiladora factories, created the first Asian American women's feminist conference and UCSD’s first women of color in activism class, and worked in coalition with students and faculty to petition for a fully funded UCSD’s Women’s Center.. Both before and during her legal career, Jora has shared her passion for social justice through artistic endeavors. Her experiences include touring the country as the Artistic Director of a guerrilla theatre troupe, competing on the Berkeley and Oakland slam poetry circuit while in law school, and serving as a Board Member and performer with liquidFire.. During law school, Jora served as an Equal Justice Fund Fellow for Bay Area Legal Aid, and also clerked at the East Bay Community Law Center and the USF Street Law Program. Following law school, she worked for the law firm of Berg & Parker, LLP. From 2002 to 2005, she worked at Employment Lawyers Group with Robert Lazo, a plaintiff’s side employment and labor law firm. In 2005, Jora formed her own law firm, engaging in civil rights litigation and social justice oriented advocacy work in partnership with other law firms. While in private practice, Jora served as the Program Director for the East Bay VIP Mentors, Inc., assisting youth transitioning out of the California Youth Authority (CYA) and a pro bono staff attorney for the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL).. In 2010, Jora returned to the non-profit world by joining Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) as their Senior Staff Attorney where she was a part of the litigation team for Dukes v. Walmart and Mansourian v. UC Regents. She also served as the Campaign Leader for ERA’s Marginalized Women Worker Campaign.

Jonathan Osder, Partner. Jonathan’s area of expertise is intellectual property law. His practice extends internationally and he is often engaged in cutting edge legal issues that involve copyrights, high technology (including computer, Internet, and new media law), trademarks, domain name disputes, patent enforcement and licensing, unfair competition, rights of publicity, and general civil matters.. Jonathan counsels diverse clients, including prominent software companies, manufacturers, musicians, universities, computer programmers, authors, artists, professors, producers, professional athletes, restaurateurs, photographers, and other entrepreneurs on how to secure, protect, license, transfer, and enforce their proprietary rights. This includes helping clients identify their valuable intellectual property assets, preparing proper documentation to memorialize their ownership rights, and facilitating recordation and registration of those rights with the appropriate government agencies. In the copyright context alone, he has worked on over 1,000 copyright registration applications for registration with the U.S. Copyright Office.. As a professional negotiator, Jonathan has substantial experience and has demonstrated his expertise through his handling of many multi-million dollar negotiations for which he also drafted complex agreements. He is an experienced and talented negotiator and drafter of various agreement types, including license, intellectual property transfer, software and website development, consultation, distribution, settlement, non-disclosure, advertising, Internet, computer-related, publishing, merchandise, synchronization, public performance, musician tour, character licensing, recording, endorsement, sponsorship, and right of publicity agreements.. Jonathan creates and co-manages IP enforcement programs, including for software license compliance, domain name enforcement, and patent enforcement conducted on behalf of clients such as Autodesk, Inc., UK-based Dyson Technology Limited, Monster, Inc., Denmark-based Sitecore Corporation, the Software & Information Industry Association, and Symantec Corporation. He has negotiated the recovery of several million dollars prosecuting civil claims of software copyright infringement on behalf of clients such as Autodesk, Intuit, and trade organizations whose members include Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, Autodesk, Microsoft Corporation, Network Associates, Novell, and Symantec.. Internationally, Jonathan provides legal support to attorneys worldwide; a couple noteworthy matters include negotiating a sponsorship deal with then Formula One racing world champion Jenson Button and, in connection with the 120th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, clearing rights to Hollywood blockbuster films for The Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel so famous scenes featuring the Eiffel Tower could be publicly displayed there.. Jonathan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, at Berkeley (B.A., 1989) and was awarded his law degree from the University of San Francisco (J.D., 1993), where he served as Comments Editor of the University of San Francisco Law Review. While awaiting his California Bar results, he worked in Melbourne, Australia for Phillips Fox Solicitors, one of Australia’s largest law firms which has since merged with DLA Piper. He then associated with Donahue Gallagher Woods LLP in 1994. He was made Partner in 2000 and served as the firm’s Chief Operations Officer from 2005-2014.

John D. Winer is recognized statewide by his colleagues as an outstanding litigation and trial attorney. He has obtained record-setting verdicts and settlements over the last 34 years, often in cases in which his client's economic survival and ability to overcome serious trauma and the death of a loved one were at stake.. Mr. Winer is frequently asked to lecture to other attorneys in his areas of specialty and emphasis including wrongful death, serious personal injury, psychological injury, employment litigation, psychotherapist malpractice, healthcare provider sexual abuse, workplace sexual harassment, elder abuse, traumatic brain injury and catastrophic injury cases.

Jim Butler handles cases of career ending injuries in personal injury, workers compensation and social security cases. He represents members of many of the building trades; electricians, carpenters, laborers, boilermakers etc. Jim is a past president of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, and currently serves as president of the California Applicant's Attorneys Association. He has been recognized as being in the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Northern California by Superlawyers yearly since 2006. Jim is AV Preeminent  rated by Martindale Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. He is a certified specialist in Worker's Compensation. Jim's focus is on litigation, legislation and education. Jim frequentlly teaches other lawyers on a variety of subjects, and also lectures frequently before labor unions on rights and remedies availible to injured workers.. Jim has practiced at his own firm since 2009.  Previously he was a trial team leader at the Veen Firm (1987-2009), and practiced with the Legal Aid Society of Alameda County (1982-1987).

Jessica Riggin is a partner at Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP, an employment law firm with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Jessica litigates individual and class action cases on behalf of employees, including claims for violations of wage and hour and overtime laws, sexual harassment claims, whistleblower and retaliation claims, and discrimination and equal pay claims. Jessica also advises executives and professionals in pre-litigation matters (for example, non-competes agreements, severance agreements, and review of employment agreements).Jessica is a member of the Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association and a member of the Membership Committee of the National Employment Lawyers Association. She has been the co-author of the Plaintiffs’ Litigation Chapter of the California Wage and Hour Law Treatise published by the Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) since 2014 and has been named a Rising Star since 2016 by Super Lawyers Magazine. She speaks and writes frequently on employment law issues. Prior to joining the firm, Jessica clerked for the Honorable David O. Carter of the Central District of California.  She is a graduate of Columbia Law School and Boston College.

Jeffery B. Levi practices in the areas of estate planning and corporate and transactional law, and is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in probate, estate planning, and trust law.  He is a member of the Board of Directors for East Bay Trusts & Estate Lawyers and is a past president of the organization.  Jeff has been selected by his peers and the publishers of Law & Politics and San Francisco Magazine in 2014 and 2015 as one of Northern California’s “Super Lawyers,” as well as a “Rising Star” in 2009 and 2010.. Legal Experience: Formerly with Reed Smith LLP (2003-2004) and Crosby Heafey Roach & May, P.C. (2000-2002). Estate Planning. Jeff is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law and works with individuals and couples to plan and structure their estates.  Jeff prepares revocable trusts, irrevocable generational trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.  With his corporate and transactional skills, Jeff can form and prepare the organizational and operating documents for family businesses (such as family limited partnerships and limited liability companies) to meet clients’ business and estate planning objectives.. Corporate and Transactional Law. Jeff’s experience includes forming, organizing, and counseling limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporations.  Jeff has handled major transactions, including acquisitions, financings, conversions, and dissolutions.  He has acted as outside counsel for entities on a variety of legal issues, such as buy-sell agreements, duties of directors, and family business succession.  Jeff also has substantial experience with forming, counseling, and obtaining tax-exempt status for nonprofit organizations.. Professional Memberships. California State Bar (Member, Trusts and Estates and Business Sections). East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers (Board of Directors, past President). East Bay Tax Club. East Bay Estate Planning Council. Education. University of San Francisco, J.D., cum laude, 2000. Pomona College, B.A., 1991

Jeff Brence has broad experience in civil litigation, including construction, employment law, unlawful detainer actions, real estate contract disputes, and litigating probate matters.. Mr. Brence has represented numerous clients including general contractors, subcontractors, real estate developers, and real estate purchasers.  Mr. Brence has experience in law and motion, has drafted several successful summary judgment motions, and has filed briefs in the California Court of Appeals.. Prior to coming to California in 2009, Mr. Brence studied at the University of Colorado and spent his weekends teaching skiing.. Mr. Brence is a member of the San FranciscoCounty and San Mateo County Bar Associations, and is licensed to practice in California.

Jacob Richards joined Keller Rohrback as an associate attorney in 2015. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edward M. Chen of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. From 2010 to 2012, he served as a law clerk for Administrative Law Judge Steven Berlin in the United States Department of Labor, where he focused on cases involving workers’ compensation, wage and hour laws, and employee whistleblower protections. Before attending law school, Mr. Richards worked for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society. He also served on the Transgender Law Center’s Board of Directors from 2011 to 2012. During law school, he interned with the East Bay Community Law Center’s Neighborhood Justice Clinic, where he represented homeless people charged with quality of life infractions. He also completed internships with the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union’s LGBT & AIDS Project.

I’ve practiced law in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 23 years and focus my practice on Estate Planning, Probate, and General Civil Litigation. I also represent injured individuals in personal injury claims.

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In our practice we advise clients on all aspects of estate planning, with a focus on practical planning and administration. Our work primarily consists of preparing estate plans (wills, trusts, and ancillary documents), administering trusts, and probating estates.We pride ourselves on providing practical and accessible counsel for Bay Area individuals and families. The clients we serve have a range of needs, from simple estate plans to more complex planning for larger estates, distinct family circumstances, and complicated distributions.. I am honored to have been selected by my peers as one of Northern California’s “Rising Stars” for 2018, 2019, and 2020, a distinction held by only 2.5% of attorneys. I am also honored to be on the short list of trusted attorneys for many financial advisors, CPAs, and real estate agents throughout the Bay Area.. I am a Bay Area native and love living in Oakland. I take every opportunity to travel and explore the world, but love calling the Oakland Hills home. When I’m not working or traveling, you’re likely to find me exploring local restaurants with my wife Shayla, playing with my son Reuben, or lamenting the recent Cal football season.

In addition to the practice of law, I am active in several non-profit organizations.  I was on the Head Royce School Board of Trustees for 13 years and served as President of the Claremont Country Club.  The experience with these organizations have enhanced my practice in many ways as I have had to deal with critical issues.

In 2011, Oktober opened the Law Offices of Oktober M. Miller providing litigation services for his own clientele as well as maintain his position as senior litigation associate-Of-Counsel with Miller Washington & Kim, LLP, Clancy & Diaz, LLP and The Wakeford Law Firm. He resided in the East Bay with his wife, a native of Dresden, Germany, and their two children.

If you or someone you love has a need to pursue justice, Siegal & Richardson is the litigation team you need. We are experienced attorneys who work tirelessly to understand you and your case and to ensure the just course of action will be pursued. Whatever the unfortunate circumstances are surrounding your desire for an attorney, you need someone who will fight for you and your community. Siegal & Richardson bring that fight to the big corporations, insurance companies, and governments because everyone, even those who may not have the resources to take on litigation, deserves justice.. For over 30 years we have been taking on cases in California dealing with serious personal injury, employment litigation, and business litigation. We have taken on cases involving auto and motorcycle accidents, civil rights, wrongful death, medical malpractice, racial discrimination in the workplace, age discrimination in the workplace, legal malpractice, consumer protection, and other areas that need to be litigated aggressively. We have had countless successful cases that have had significant financial outcomes for our clients.. Common among all our cases is our abiding dedication to public service. Joel Siegal and Richard Richardson have both grown up in families with a tradition of pursuing justice for those who might otherwise not have a voice. We continue the tradition of fighting for under served communities of people to ensure that all victims who have suffered can pursue justice.. Our ability to address your personal injury, employment, or business needs begins with you. Navigating the complexities of California’s Laws on your own is time consuming, grueling, and will likely not result in the outcome you desire. You need a team that is compassionate, experienced, and aggressive in the courtroom. It is essential that you don’t wait. The sooner you contact us for your free consultation, the sooner we can hear your story and begin our pursuit of justice.

Ian M.A. Van Leer is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Prior to opening his firm, Ian worked in both civil litigation and family law firms in both San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area. Ian graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, where he was a member of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review and served a term as its Lead Notes Editor. During law school, Ian volunteered his legal services as a certified law student to homeless military veterans through the Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic. Ian graduated with a B.A. in creative writing from the University of Arizona. Ian is originally from New York and has lived in California since 2008.

I'm a certified family law specialist and have practiced family law since 2005.

I work as a Deputy State Public Defender at the California office of the state public defender, responsible for education and training.  If you are in need of a public defender, you should contact your county's local public defender office, or the court clerk in the county in which your case is pending.

I was fortunate to find my passion for family law at an early age and decided to dedicate my legal education and career to this challenging, yet rewarding niche field, where I help individuals and families navigate a range of stressful and complex legal (and emotional) challenges through litigation and mediation consultation. I believe in providing empathetic, caring, and logical assistance to all of my clients, who I know are in need of support during a difficult and confusing time.