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• (). • Extensive civil and criminal experience, including 18 jury trials, 1 court trial, 1 arbitration, 2 mediations, and more than 120 depositions with a substantial case management and supervisory background.. • Criminal defense attorney with significant misdemeanor and felony backgrounds, including three-strikes cases and other serious and violent offenses.. • Experience in state and federal courts.. • Personal injury and consumer protection attorney at two prominent plaintiff firms, including firm-sponsored participation at Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College.. • Civil cases include wrongful death, medical malpractice, police misconduct, and government torts, among others.. • Prior corporate litigation practice at prestigious international defense firm, including general civil litigation and white-collar.. • Member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), California Public Defenders Association (CPDA), California Appellate Defense Counsel (CADC), American Bar Association (ABA), and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).. PLEASE BE ADVISED CASE RESULTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND ANY RESULTS OR REVIEWS DESCRIBED OR OTHERWISE CONTAINED ON THIS SITE ARE NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENTATIVE OF ULTIMATE CASE OUTCOMES. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY FOR ADVICE REGARDING YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION.

When you hire Stephen H. Cornet to represent your needs, you can be certain that he will conduct your case with professionalism, integrity, and the ultimate goal of seeing justice served. Stephen is a skilled litigator who is uniquely adept at handling multiple clients from across the country, while providing each case with the individual attention it deserves.. Concentrating in personal injury (with a focus on automobile cases), premises and product liability cases and construction litigation, Stephen has amassed a considerable amount of experience in the investigation of accidents and has spent substantial time in court advocating for his clients and holding insurance companies accountable. Although these areas of concentration require extensive preparation and ongoing negotiation, Stephen is a seasoned advocate and commits himself to seeing each case through to a successful conclusion.

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Mirali Vazirinejad is an associate attorney at The Barnes Firm. Mirali’s passion and specialty is in the area of personal injury law and litigation. He is very passionate about helping his clients and prides himself on his determination to fight relentlessly for injured victims. Mirali is foreign-educated, and entered the legal profession in 2008, working as an In-House Counsel at Tehran Province Water & Wastewater Inc. He graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law, possesses a paralegal certificate from San Francisco State University with Honors, a master degree in International Law, and a bachelor degree in law from Tehran Azad University. Some of Mirali’s interests include traveling and learning about different cultures. He is also fluent in Farsi.

Michel graduated Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota Law School. After graduating, Michel served as a United States Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable James M. Rosenbaum (Chief Judge, Ret.) in the Federal District Court. Before becoming a lawyer, Michel was a patrol supervisor and police officer in Houston, Harris County, Texas. During this time, he gained valuable experience with handling domestic violence, high-conflict, and multicultural issues.. Michel is passionate about providing exceptional service.. When Michel is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, including a French Bulldog, Aston, and Boa Constrictor, Hum (pronounced “hoom”). He also loves music, travel, and weight training.. Michel’s most recent affiliations:. The Alameda County Bar Association, Barristers – Executive CommitteeThe Alameda County Bar Association, ADR – Executive Committee

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 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 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 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE LITIGATOR. I am an experienced litigation attorney who combines exceptional analytical, writing, and presentation skills with technical expertise to provide high-quality representation in complex environmental and natural resource matters.. Before law school, I owned an environmental consulting business and managed a record label.

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.

David Newdorf founded Newdorf Legal is an alternative to the traditional big law firm. After practicing at a large law firm and in the public sector, Mr. Newdorf has learned that not every case requires an army of lawyers. Many cases are more effectively and efficiently handled by a single experienced lawyer overseeing every aspect of the work. Mr. Newdorf has personally handled all phases of litigation in hundreds of matters, including trials, mediations and appeals.. ---. I have been a civil trial lawyer in San Francisco since 1994. Before law school, I was a daily newspaper reporter in California and Florida.. I started my own law firm, Newdorf Legal, in July 2008 as an alternative to the traditional big firm.  My firm represents individuals, business and public entities in trials and appeals.  From 2001 until setting out on my own, I served as a Deputy City Attorney and supervisor on the trial team of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.  At the City, I defended police civil rights claims, class actions and complex commercial disputes. I practice in both state and federal court at the trial and appellate levels.. Before joining the office, I was a litigation associate at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco from 1994 to 2001.. Early in my career (1995-96), I took a one-year hiatus from O’Melveny to clerk for Judge Charles A. Legge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. It was there I got my first exposure to civil rights cases, which led to pro bono work at O’Melveny and defending police civil rights cases at the City.

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).

Attorney Timothy A. Larsen has more than fifteen years experience representing both commercial and residential landlords in unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings. We work hard to prosecute and protect our clients' interests no matter how difficult the challenge. Initial consulation fee is $200. Timothy A. Larsen Attorney at Law 123 Bay Place, Suite 11Oakland, CA 94610*Contacting the attorney does not contractually obligate the attorney to represent you, as both you and the attorney must agree, in writing to terms of service.

Arcolina was a Trustee Scholar at New York University prior to attending UC Hastings College of the Law. Having run a solo practice for several years, Arcolina is happiest litigating with a winning trial team. In her spare time, Arcolina enjoys rock climbing and martial arts.

A California native, Mr. Frassetto attended law school at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1982), where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts and served both as Comments Editor of the Santa Clara Law Review and Editor-in-Chief of The Advocate; and at Magdalen College, Oxford University (1980). He completed his undergraduate education at UCLA (B.A., 1979, English Lit.), where he also earned three NCAA Varsity letters, served as Team Captain (Rowing) for three years, and was awarded Most Valuable Oarsman his Senior year.