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Mr. O'Brien's practice focuses on general civil litigation with an emphasis on employment, complex construction, business, trust, public entity, accounting and fraud, public entity and personal injury matters.   The firm focuses on providing excellent legal services with an emphasis on excellent customer service as well.. He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University and his law degree from Gonzaga Law School where he was Associate Editor of the Law Review. Mr. O’Brien has successfully tried many cases to verdict, including cases involving fraud, elder abuse, accounting, public entity, real estate, automobile and construction defect.  Mr. O’Brien has previously worked at major law firms in California and has served as CEO, General Counsel and Board Member for companies in the United States, the United Kingdom and Central America.

Integrity. Advocacy. Results. When client's retain the Raff Law Office, they can be confident that our service will be consistent with these principles.. Integrity.. The Raff Law Office is committed to building relationships with clients that last beyond any one case. We understand that legal matters can be a source of great anxiety for clients, so we will work hard to make sure that you not only stay informed about the status of your case, but that you also understand the legal issues and pitfalls you may be facing. When you retain the Raff Law Office, you're not just hiring someone to help you with your legal work, you're hiring an adviser you can trust.. Advocacy.. The Raff Law Office takes pride in our ability to aggressively defend our clients' interests. We spend the time and resources we need to stay current with changes in the law, and we utilize that knowledge to our clients' advantage. In addition to other matters, our attorneys have experience litigating cases against international conglomerates, negotiating million-dollar lease agreements, and counseling businesses at various stages of their development.. Results.. The Raff Law Office is dedicated to meeting our clients' needs. Our attorneys have been successful in a variety of settings, achieving success in jury trials, court trials, motions and other hearings. But success is not always measured by outcomes in the courtroom. Often the best and most cost-effective representation comes from helping clients avoid going to court, either by drafting superior legal documents or by negotiating favorable settlements. We work closely with our clients to make sure they are happy with how their matter is resolved.

I am committed to providing the best service to my clients. I have focused my practice on the areas of Bankruptcy and Family Law since being admitted to the California Bar in 2008. I understand how overwhelming it can be for clients facing the difficult challenges of bankruptcy and family law and I provide clear, straightforward counsel. I will explain the range of choices available to you and help you make the correct decisions for your family. With skilled and passionate advocacy, I am able to translate your decisions into favorable outcomes.

I am a sole practioner with offices in Petaluma and a branch office in Walnut Creek where I see clients by appointment. I have been in practice since 2001 and am a Specialist Certified by the State Bar of California in Workers Compensation matters. I represent only injured workers and injury accident victims. I handle third party and civil cases for injured parties where warrented. I also handle social security disability cases for my clients. I have worked in the legal profession for nearly 40 years, starting out as a a private investigator and later working as a hearing representative for a workers compensation and personal injury lawfirm. I am a graduate of John F. Kennedy University School of Law where I graduated with honors. We are a small firm and try to provide help to or clients on all facets of injury claims. We are also well networked to provide referrals to clients to attorneys who practice outside of our area of expertise, including family law, employment law, criminal law and real estate. I am a  member of the Calfiornia Applicants Attorneys Association, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association of Justice and local bar associations.

I am a graduate of Empire College of Law in Santa Rosa, and have been practicing law since 1979. Initially a partner in the firm of Daniels, Pederson, Passarino & Luty, and I have been a solo practitioner since 1984.  I am licensed to practice in all of the Superior Courts of California, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.  I have served as a Settlement Conference Panelist for the Superior Court of Sonoma County for over 25 years and have been a member of Consumer Attorneys of California since 1986.  I am rated "BV" by Martindale Hubbell, who receives it's reviews from judges and other attorneys who are familiar with my work.

For over thirty years, I my representation of employers has focused, first and foremost, on preventing lawsuits by educating my employer clients to recognize the first signs of workplace disputes, and by taking aggressive preemptive measures to "nip it in the bud"  in a manner that best serves the employer's interests.. In those instances when my client first contacted me after a lawsuit was filed, I have had excellent results in negotiating minimal settlements, or successfully litigating the case.

At Molland Law, we are dedicated to serving the PEOPLE of our community. When your well-being is threatened, because of elder abuse, neglect, personal injury, or financial fraud, we can help you.  For thirty years, Michael Molland was a lead trial lawyer at two of the largest firms in San Francisco. In 2013, he began his own practice in Petaluma to use his trial skills for the good of the people in his own community, the Bay Area, and Northern California. Today, Molland Law is dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable: seniors and their families who care for them.. If you or your loved one has been wronged because of negligence, abuse, fraud, or professional misconduct, please contact us today. We will be glad to review your case and discuss your options with you.