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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 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.

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 help clients successfully resolve litigation matters. With 16 years of experience as a business and environmental litigator, I have extensive expertise in trials, mediation, arbitrations, and appeals. I also handle land use and real estate litigation, permitting, and administrative law matters. I have developed strong professional relationships with many local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the California Department of Water Resources, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which enable me to provide valuable assistance to individual and business clients seeking regulatory permits and entitlements.

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 practicing family law exclusively since I graduated law school and am a Certified Family Law Specialist. My approach to family law balances aggressive litigation with a focus on helping my clients make informed decisions as to how best to litigate their matter. This approach helps maximize the results for my clients, while keeping litigation costs as reasonable as possible.  I have a knack for taking complex financial issues and breaking them down so that they are easily understood by both my client and the Court.. While handling all aspects of family law matters, I have recently has been handling cases that include complex financial issues including complex intra-family financial dealings, complex tracings, business valuations, and alternative forms of compensation, such as stock options and Restricted Stock Units RSUs.. As a parent of two children, I am very much aware of the emotional issues that are naturally present in custody disputes, school choice and day care issues, as well as the day to day needs of children. I have experience in custody disputes of varying levels, from disagreements over holiday schedules, to complex international move away cases.. In addition to his law degree, I also has a master's degree in community and social psychology, and  a certificate in Domestic Violence protection.

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 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 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 am the founding partner of MH’s California offices and litigate class action and complex matters and insurance coverage disputes in California, Washington and federal courts nationwide. I focus on representing insurance company clients in coverage, bad faith and extra-contractual disputes. I have successfully litigated coverage cases involving general liability, personal lines, entertainment liability, errors and omissions, employment liability, health, life, disability, ERISA and professional liability policies. My practice also specializes in class action and complex matters that have been pursued under a wide variety of consumer protection laws. I have represented insurers, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing companies, start-ups and other businesses against claims of unfair competition law in U.S. courts and international forums. These matters include alleged violations under Section 17200 of the California Business and Professions Code as well as alleged false advertising claims and violations of the California Insurance Code, California Homeowners Bill of Rights (CHOB), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). During my career, I was named by SF Business Times as one of its “40 Under 40.” I have also been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in Northern California four times and was asked to join the Litigation Counsel of American as a Fellow. The California offices of MH and I are recognized by US Chambers & Partners in the category of Insurance-Insurer. I am committed to advocating for the advancement of women in the legal profession. I served on the Board & Executive Committee of California Women Lawyers for six years. I speak regularly at conferences and mentors other attorneys on how to advance their legal career while maintaining their personal and family life, sanity and sense of humor. I also enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling with my husband and two children.

I am dedicated to fostering respectful, solution-oriented approaches to family law, while always keeping the goals and needs of my clients at the forefront of my work. Understanding how difficult and sometimes traumatic the transitions can be for individuals going through divorce or custody matters, I strive to empower my clients through education, understanding, and compassionate representation.. My passion for supporting clients in transition stems from my early experiences as an undergraduate at University of Chicago and law school student at UCLA School of Law. During this time, I represented parents in the child welfare system, where I provided parents with support and resources needed to reunite them with their children. In law school, I also represented detained clients with mental illnesses in asylum proceedings, which strengthened my advocacy skills and commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. After graduating from law school, I continued to engage in family advocacy through my policy work at Planned Parenthood.. I have training in domestic violence counseling, which guides the way I support clients who have experienced domestic violence. I also have training in mediation and collaborative divorce as I resolutely believe in the power of conflict resolution through a more peaceful, amicable process when possible. I currently serve on the board of the Collaborative Practice Group, Golden Gate, and am an active member of the Divorce Options Committee, dedicated to developing trainings that educate the community about how to navigate the divorce process. I am also a member of the Collaborative Practice Group of San Mateo County.

I am committed to helping clients resolve their family law disputes fairly, efficiently, and when possible, without litigation. I work exclusively in the area of Family Law, including dissolution, parentage, custody, visitation, restraining orders, child support, spousal support, health insurance, and property division. I represent clients in matters involving both traditional and non-traditional families, and will work with you to resolve your family law issues at a reasonable cost, with meaningful results.. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years, as an educator and advocate, in both the public and private sector. I have practiced family law exclusively for the past 12 years, and I am dedicated to keeping both the courts and the law accessible to all people. To that end, I offer a choice of full representation, limited scope representation, or services as a consulting attorney.

I am an Oakland native and resident and have practiced bankruptcy, business law and commercial litigation at Kornfield, Nyberg, Bendes, Kuhner & Little, P.C. since 1987. Among my contributions to the legal community are,served as a committee member of the Insolvency Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, a mediator for the Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Program of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. I am  the author of "Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994," Westland Review's Quick Guide to Foreclosure Law, 1995 Pacific 60, and Ihave lecturered for Lorman Educational Seminars. I am  a 2006-2020 Northern California Super Lawyer, and have an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, indicating outstanding legal ability and very high ethical standards. Outside of my law practice, I am is an avid, runner,cyclist and outdoor enthusiast.

I am an experienced litigator, negotiator and legal advisor who has successfully helped thousands of individuals and businesses with matters ranging from complex civil rights cases to commercial and employment disputes. I place special emphasis on clearly communicating with clients regarding every step of their matters, and providing innovative and cost-efficient ways to achieve their goals.

I am a true believer in the defense of people accused of crimes. I will focus on you as a person and achieve the best results for you and your family. You will never be just a case number or a file – no matter how big or small your case is. I will take the time to carefully listen to you and prepare a plan for your case that integrates my expertise and your goal. I will help you and your loved ones through your legal problems.. I have been working for all clients for over 15 years, as a lawyer, and over 25 years in the office. My clients and their families have continually appreciated my attention and expertise that I have applied to their unique situations. I achieve the results that my clients want – dismissals, best plea bargains, not guilty verdicts.. I began working for my father, Robert Beles, when I was in high school – after school and during vacations. In college, I continued to work for the office, sometimes coming home weekends to assist in Dad’s cases. I started there from the bottom level – answering phones, organizing files and doing whatever grunt work was needed to assist our clients. I believe that this experience gave me a firm grasp of what is needed to help our clients through their legal problems.. I was born and raised in Oakland, California. I went to public schools for grammar and middle schools and then graduated from Holy Names High School in 1990. I attended University of California at Santa Cruz and studied sociology and English Literature there. I went to University of Exeter in the United Kingdom and took law and literature courses there. I graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz in June 1994. I immediately entered law school at the University of San Francisco School of Law.. I did not choose to become a lawyer because my dad is a lawyer. I chose to practice criminal defense because it is what I believe in – it is my true vocation. If you have a problem, I will find a solution.. In 2007, the State Bar of California certified me as a criminal law specialist – I was recommended by lawyers and judges, took an examination and acquired the necessary trial experience in order to achieve this certification.. In my 18 years of practice, I have represented hundreds of clients – from the most minor traffic violation to capital murder cases, from the very beginning to the end of the case. I take pride in paying attention to the entirety of the client – the legal arguments, the factual investigation, the goals of the client, the comfort of the family and the end result. I personally handle all of my cases – and I have tried over twenty five felony trials, including 15 homicides. I pay attention to detail and achieve results for you and your family.. I am honored to represent my clients and have received much appreciation from former clients and their families throughout the years. Let me help you through your legal problem.

I am a trial lawyer, not just a litigator, with experience in a variety of commercial and employment-related areas, most typically, but not exclusively, on the defense side.  I practice in all California state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate court levels.  My practice is commercially focused, with special emphasis in representation of corporate entities and directors in fiduciary disputes with shareholders, and employers in discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation claims.  I also have broad experience representing manufacturers in product liability claims, including toxic torts, as well as both sides in construction defect disputes.

I am a registered patent attorney with a practice that covers all areas of intellectual property law including patent, trademark and copyright law. I work closely with inventors, entrepreneurs and artists to best protect their inventions, brands and ideas in view of their business goals.

I am a partner at Gibbs Law Group LLP and Of Counsel to Girard Gibbs LLP, and I represent clients in a wide variety of medical mass tort matters, including In re: Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation; In re: Yasmin and Yaz (Drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation; In re: Actos (Pioglitazone) Products Liability Litigation; In re: Risperdal and Invega Product Liability Cases JCCP 4775; and In re: Mirena IUD Products Liability Litigation, among others.. I also represent consumers in class action litigation, and have experience working closely with class representatives and consumer contacts and participating in all stages of litigation. I have been involved in successful actions against Chase Bank, Ducati, and Dish Network. I am currently speaking with clients and investigating claims about the effects of Syngenta’s GMO corn seed on U.S. corn export prices in In re: Syngenta AG MIR 162 Corn Litigation.. I am admitted to the California Bar and the Florida Bar.

I am a founding partner at Gibbs Law Group and a partner at Girard Gibbs LLP. I represent plaintiffs in a broad range of cases, including employment, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and consumer class actions. I've achieved significant recoveries on behalf of my clients, and have served as court-appointed lead counsel, class counsel and liaison counsel in numerous class and collective actions in state and federal courts, and in arbitration actions throughout the United States.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. My practice specializes in client-focused, result-driven legal representation whether you need an experienced divorce mediator, passionate litigator, help drafting a marital agreement, or assistance resolving a child-related dispute.