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Walt Johnson is the founder of which is a law firm providing probate assistance to clients throughout the Bay Area.  Contact WestCoastProbate today and we can handle all of the complexities of the probate process smoothly and effectively.  We leverage technology to keep track of every detail and move the process forward as quickly as possible so that you receive your inheritance without unnecessary delay.. Mr. Johnson attended University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco and was licensed to practice law in 1992.  Mr. Johnson also received a Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Minnesota (top 10% of his class) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Wheaton College in Illinois.. He has been married for over thirty years and together he and his wife have five children and one grandson.

Stephen M. Fuerch, an Oakland injury lawyer, possesses 35 years of legal experience and is adept at handling nearly all civil litigation matters with a particular concentration in serious personal injury, business disputes, and employment law. Mr. Fuerch has earned an excellent reputation among Oakland personal injury law firms, as evidenced by his Martindale-Hubbell "AV" peer rating, indicating that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.. In addition to being a skilled injury lawyer in Oakland, Mr. Fuerch sees the value in seeking alternative ways to resolve disputes. He frequently represents his clients in mediations and often serves as a trained mediator, helping others resolve their disputes.. In an important California Appeals Court Case, Mr. Fuerch went up against one of the country's largest and most preeminent labor & employment litigation law firms, arguing that one employee "staring" at another could constitute actionable sexual harassment under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The court ruled in favor of Mr. Fuerch that depending on the facts of a particular case that staring could constitute harassment.. Oakland Personal Injury LawyersOur injury attorney in Oakland draw up paperwork, investigate accidents, negotiate settlements, represent you in court, and protect your legal rights. If you are injured in an accident, harassed at work, wrongfully terminated from work, or are harmed by a doctor or medical facility, contact the dedicated and experienced attorney, Stephen M. Fuerch, for legal consultation today.

Stephen G. Opperwall has 40 years of experience representing clients in civil lawsuits, with a focus on creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation.. Mr. Opperwall was first designated a Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights in 1997, a specialist designation that has been earned by only 9 attorneys in California.. Mr. Opperwall was first named to the list of Super Lawyers of Northern California in 2007, a list that is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys.. Mr. Opperwall is a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a forum of attorneys who have recovered $2,000,000 or more for one or more clients, something which Mr. Opperwall has done multiple times.. Mr. Opperwall has been named to the exclusive list of the Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators in commercial litigation, civil litigation, and high stakes litigation.. Mr. Opperwall represents clients in civil litigation focusing on creditors' rights, and also in other litigation including a range of other issues in business, commercial law, and bankruptcy.. Mr. Opperwall has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients throughout his career.

Shareholder Tod C. Gurney heads Garcia & Gurney's General Civil Litigation practice group. His practice focuses on commercial and business disputes, including real estate, leasing, construction, collections, employment, unfair business practices, business ownership disputes, and claims of banks and financial institutions. This Pleasanton attorney regularly appears in state and federal courts, as well as private forums such as mediations and arbitrations.. While in law school, Mr. Gurney served as Articles Editor on the Santa Clara Law Review. Prior to joining Garcia & Gurney in 2008, he practiced in the Commercial Litigation Group of the San Jose law firm of Hopkins & Carley. Previously, he was a Research Attorney for the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Mr. Gurney has also served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable James M. Ideman (Ret.), United States District Court, Central District of California.. Mr. Gurney is a San Francisco Bay Area native with a deep commitment to community service. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Dublin, California and the 2008 class of the Leadership Pleasanton program. He is also currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors of InnVision, a non-profit organization which addresses homelessness in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. Along with fellow Shareholder Melinda Garcia, Mr. Gurney has served for several years as an Attorney Coach for the Amador Valley High School Mock Trial team, which was the Alameda County Champion in 2007 and 2010. Mr. Gurney also serves on the Board of Directors and is the Secretary for the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association.

Sblend A. Sblendorio’s practice focuses exclusively on real estate, commercial, and finance matters. Mr.Sblendorio assists his clients nationwide with commercial negotiations and insolvency . Sblendorio has negotiated hundreds of real property transactions and work-outs for businesses,developers, commercial landlords, and commercial lenders, and has negotiated the sale, lease andfinancing of millions of dollars of assets and real Matters• Re-negotiated office and manufacturing leases for publicly-held owner with national retailer exitingbankruptcy• Negotiated sale of surplus school site from developer to school district to avoid foreclosure• Negotiated land use entitlements and pubic assistance financing for 500,000 sq. foot retail centerfor national builder• Negotiated acquisition of lease from national retailer being liquidated in bankruptcy• Negotiated the acquisition of a co-location facility in San Ramon out of bankruptcy• Advised publicly-held technology manufacturer on workout with major customer facing cash crisis• Negotiated resolution of bankruptcy preference claims for publicly-held technology manufacturer• Negotiated the acquisition of motor vehicle retailer’s locations out of bankruptcy.• Re-negotiated credit lines for manufacturers• Negotiated and reviewed acquisition and financing of radio station• Negotiated land use entitlements for 500-unit transit oriented housing project for ownerProfessional ActivitiesMr. Sblendorio served on the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association’s board of directors and wasits President in 2004. He was the President of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, andserves as a board member of the Livermore Valley Wine Auction. The Alameda County Board ofSupervisors appointed Mr. Sblendorio as chairperson for its Agricultural Advisory Committee in 2001and 2002. He was appointed by the Alameda Board of Supervisors to the East County Board ofZoning Adjustments in 2006, and is the public member of the Alameda County Local Area FormationCommission. He also is an active member of the Livermore Rotary, and serves as the treasurer ofLivermore Junior Football . Sblendorio is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, andthe U.S. District Courts and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Central Districtsof California. He is a member of the State Bar of California, the Eastern Alameda County BarAssociation, and the Santa Clara County Bar Articles• “Eco Lawyers” San Francisco Daily Journal (July 28, 2009), "2011: Commercial Real Estate's Year of Who Knows What's Next?" San Francisco Daily Journal (January 2, 2012)

Robert E. Nuddleman, Esq., is the principal attorney at Nuddleman Law Firm, P.C.  Mr. Nuddleman represents businesses and employers in Federal and State court as well as proceedings before the California Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. A main focus of Mr. Nuddleman's work is in wage and hour claims, and claims of sex, race, age, disability or pregnancy discrimination and/or harassment. Mr. Nuddleman also advises and represents business clients in employment matters in an attempt to avoid litigation and reduce potential exposure to claims of all kinds in light of developing law.Mr. Nuddleman presents numerous seminars and training courses regarding various aspects of employment law, including:

Practicing Personal Injury Law for Over 40 Years. "We are the ones you call when you've had an accident and the insurance company messes with you. Come in and I can break it down for you.". A Pleasanton personal injury lawyer specializing in car accidents, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, as well as slip-and-falls and dog-bite cases. J. Michael Hosterman takes on insurance companies and medical providers to make sure that you are justly compensated for your injuries and your pain and suffering. When you've suffered injuries due to an inattentive or impaired driver, Mr. Hosterman attends to every detail of your accident claim. From the initial consultation to the final outcome of your case, he remains by your side.

Plaintiff Attorney who advocates for the injured.

Paul has practiced law for 29 years and has extensive experience in all aspects of family law. He represents clients in complex family law cases, with an emphasis on handling business ownership and valuation issues, executive and equity compensation, premarital and post-marital business interests, asset tracing, determination of income available for support, parental relocation and other complex family law issues. Paul is an experienced trial attorney and has successfully handled numerous trials, arbitrations, mediations and evidentiary hearings in divorce and other family law cases. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in California and Hawaii and is admitted to practice in and has experience with several cases before the United States Supreme Court.. Paul has dedicated his law practice to helping clients succeed in difficult situations and turn adversity into success. He understands that family law is not always about winning or losing, and that it is essential to fully understand each client’s goals and needs in order to effectively represent them in court and in negotiations. Paul strongly believes in the core values of honesty, integrity and transparency, and he has a reputation of honesty and thorough preparation with judges where he practices. He recognizes that favorable settlements can be achieved at the early stages when the attorney and client are prepared for success in the courtroom. He has great depth of knowledge on settlement and negotiating strategies and works hard to settle cases early without the costs and burdens of litigation.

My goal is help individuals and small businesses facing complex legal issues. I am excited to help people through the litigation process and help them obtain a favorable resolution.

Ms. Gholami received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She then received her Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating with honors. Ms. Gholami is a civil attorney, specializing in personal injury law. Her practice includes automobile accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, intentional torts, premises liability, products liability, catastrophic injuries, slip/trip and falls, sex abuse, and medical malpractice. She has obtained millions of dollars in settlements for her clients. Ms. Gholami has practiced in both state and federal courts throughout Northern California since 2004.

Mr. Young relishes the challenge of fighting for the underdog and winning difficult cases while getting excellent results for clients.. Born and raised in the bay area, Mr. Young went to college at UCLA.  He returned to the bay area for law school with a keen interest in criminal law.  Mr. Young was a certified law clerk at the San Francisco Public Defender's and Alameda County Public Defender's offices, before graduating and becoming a deputy public defender in Merced County.  At the public defender's office, he learned the tools of the trade by being aggressive and winning motions and trials. At his conclusion of three years in Merced, he was awarded a trophy for outstanding advocacy.  He assumed the practice of Judge Paul C. Lo, when he was appointed to the Merced Superior Court bench.

Mr. Javaheri obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from San Francisco State University and his Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University of Law.  He is a licensed real estate broker and has handled many real estate transactions.

Mr. Brysk has decades of experience as an attorney in litigation and transactional matters spanning business, real estate, commercial, tax, bankruptcy, probate, estate planning, civil litigation and administrative, licensing and education law. He is admitted in State, Federal, Bankruptcy and Tax Courts throughout the State of California. He has been published in law journals, interned for a California State Court Appellate Justice and represented the prevailing clients in a case published by the Court of Appeal. He has lived and worked in Australia, Israel and the U.S. and traveled widely.. EducationJ.D., University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 1996. B.A., UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1987Major: Philosophy. Bar AdmissionsState of CaliforniaFederal Courts: District Court, Tax Court, Bankruptcy Court. Alameda County Bar Association Member. Member, Arbitration Panel. Alameda County Community Development AgencyHealthy Homes Department

Melinda Garcia is the Managing Shareholder at the Garcia & Gurney law firm, where she focuses on providing businesses with the legal assistance and advice they need to compete.. As a litigator, Ms. Garcia regularly appears in California state courts and private forums such as arbitrations and mediations. As a transactional lawyer, Ms. Garcia has the expertise to competently advise businesses regarding employment issues, intellectual property, business organization, real estate acquisition, commercial leasing, mergers and acquisitions, international business transactions, and other matters.. Ms. Garcia is known for her keen business sense and her ability to provide practical, effective legal solutions for both businesses and individuals. Ms. Garcia believes in learning as much as possible about her clients' business needs and operating environment. She is also a firm believer in sharing her knowledge with her clients and others.. Ms. Garcia has educated business owners all over California with her popular lecture, "The Ten Things Every Small Business Owner Should Know." She has also taught continuing legal education courses on the formation, taxation, and operation of Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships in California. She was the keynote speaker for the San Francisco Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and has spoken before various other business organizations.. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Ms. Garcia maintains a deep commitment to community service.  For three years, she served as a Director and Chair of the Axis Community Health Foundation, which provides health services to the indigent. She is on the advisory board of the San Jose Regional Medical Center and coached the successful Amador Valley High School Honors Mock Trial Team for five years. Ms. Garcia was Treasurer of the Las Positas College Foundation and was on the Board of Directors for four years.. Ms. Garcia has been repeatedly recognized for her contributions to the legal and business communities of the Bay Area. In 2011, she received the Women Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Women's Initiative for Self-Employment.  In 2008, Ms. Garcia was one of three finalists in Hispanic Business Magazine's Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for Entrepreneurial Excellence in the Latina Entrepreneur category. In 2006, she was featured in the Tri-Valley Herald newspaper, and in an "Up Close" feature in the East Bay Business Times.  In 2004, Ms. Garcia was named to the top "40 Under 40" list of business persons by the East Bay Business Times. In 1999, she received a Santa Clara University Alumni Award.. Ms. Garcia holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and the Santa Clara University School of Law.  She was selected to participate in the Honors Moot Court, the Hispanic National Moot Court, the Santa Clara University Law School Trial Team, and the American Bar Association Negotiation Team.

Matt Morrison is an active member of the State Bar, licensed to practice law in the State of California. Morrison Legal Services is located in eastern Alameda County and is a civil law practice with emphasis on family amd juvenile dependency law.. I am available for limited scope representation and drafting legal documents.. My standard flat rates for common Family Law tasks, subject to modification based on your individual circumstances and not including court fees or service, are as follows:. Please contact me directly to discuss more complex legal services such as child custody disputes, domestic violence restraining orders, settlement conferences, and trials.

Lela is committed to helping parents make the best legal decisions for their families. As a Personal Family Lawyer, in association with the Family Wealth Institute, Lela develops lifelong relationships with her clients, serving as a trusted advisor to them and their families. Along with helping her clients to make a smooth transfer of their assets, Lela also carefully guides her clients in handing down their intangible assets, including their values, insights, stories and experiences.. Lela received her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, before practicing at a small firm in San Francisco. Eager to bring more heart to her law practice and make a greater difference in her clients’ lives, Lela opened her own estate planning practice, where she is able to be the client-oriented attorney she has long dreamed of being.. When Lela is not busy practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, watching movies, reading, and traveling.

Kevin Lindsley began his legal career clerking for a Superior Court Judge in Santa Barbara, California.  There, he developed a passion for the criminal justice system and gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision making process.  While studying the law, Kevin worked at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office and the United States Attorney's Office in San Francisco.  At these prosecutors' offices, he handled criminal cases ranging from DUI to felony narcotics crimes and tried his first case to verdict in Federal District Court, all while still in law school.  Kevin graduated with honors from the prestigious University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he earned several academic awards recognizing his skill in criminal trial and appellate advocacy.  After receiving his law degree, Kevin worked at the San Diego District Attorney's Office in the Appellate Division, handling writs, appeals, and petitions for inmates challenging their 25 to life prison sentences under the California "Three Strikes" Law.  He then started his own law practice, which focuses exclusively on criminal defense and writs & appeals.

Kent P. Tierney has been practicing law for over 25 years. He specializes in the areas of Family Law, Real Estate, Business Law and Estate Planning. Mr. Tierney formed what is now Tierney Law Group in 2012 following more than 15 years of practice with several Bay Area law firms specializing in Civil Litigation. Mr. Tierney brings his unique personal experiences to the representation of his clients and is known for his no nonsense approach to cases. Mr. Tierney’s clients often compliment him for his straightforward demeanor and candid review of cases. His strengths are his knowledge of the law, fact-focused litigation style, and courtroom skills. Mr. Tierney has extensive trial experience with over 100 trials in his 25+ year career practicing law.. A personal note from Mr. Tierney: "I strongly encourage that you do extensive research before hiring an attorney. It is important to find the right fit for you and your individual needs.  You should read all available online reviews and make your decision based on actual client experiences".

James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley.. Jim earned his JD degree at the University of California Hastings School of Law in San Francisco and is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.. He is a member of the Corporations, Business Transactions, Securities and Tax and Intellectual Property Sections of the State Bar of California. Jim’s reported cases include PACKER TRANSPORTATION CO v. USA, 596 F.2d 891; PLATTS v. SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY, 253 Cal. Rptr. 269, 205 Cal. App. 3d 1025. Jim has assisted hundreds of business start ups, including many significant start-ups such as Pleasanton’s Phosistor Technologies, Inc., that raised over $15 million in Series A and B offerings.. Jim is a member of the State Bar of California, the Alameda County Bar Association, and a member and past President of the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association.. Jim is a member and a past President of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton and the Rotary Club of Pleasanton Foundation. He is also a founder and past member of the Board of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, a founder, past officer and past member of the Advisory Committee for Pleasanton Partnerships in Education, a member of the advisory board of Dublin Partnerships in Education, a member of the Board of the Museum on Main, a founding officer and director of Pleasanton Heat, a track and field and running club, and a member of the Berkeley Yacht Club.. Jim's practice areas iniclude asset protection, business contracts and transactions, business law, business start-ups and formation, corporation law and incorporation, limited partnership and family limited partnership law, limited liability company law, and real estate law and litigation.

I specialize in assisting clients achieve the peaceful & cooperative resolution of ALL Dissolution of Mariage issues by sharing my 45 years of experience in the expert resoltuion of Family Law problems, with couples interested in saving, not only professional fees, but "wear and tear" on their families, espcially children.. Bruce S. Silverman is the head of the Family Law and Mediation Firm. An experienced mediator and trial attorney, Mr. Silverman has spent more than 45 years helping to resolve the issues that arise when a marriage ends. He represents his clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, and spousal and child support matters.. As a family law specialist, Mr. Silverman believes that whenever possible, the process of divorce should be amicable and cooperative. By helping couples mediate a mutually satisfactory settlement, he has seen firsthand that children and parents are spared the heartache and distress of protracted, expensive litigation. Nevertheless, when a difficult spouse makes mediation or collaboration impossible, Mr. Silverman is a skilled trial attorney, who aggressively protects his client's interest in court.. To better support his clients' needs, Mr. Silverman has developed an extensive network of therapists, accountants, financial planners and other experts who help clients and their families cope and prepare for their futures. He has completed additional legal training required to become a Certified Family Law Specialist (State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and is recognized by the Academy of Family Mediators.. He has completed more than 200 hours of training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques, including negotiation, arbitration and mediation provided by Stanford Law School, the American Arbitration Association, the Northern California Mediation Center and other educational organizations. A member of the San Francisco, Contra Costa and Marin County Attorney Mediation and Arbitration Panels, he has also served as Judge Pro Tem in local Superior Courts.. In addition to maintaining his legal practice, he has been an instructor in Family Law for the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Continuing Education of the Bar, National Business Institute and San Francisco State University. He has served as Chair of BASF's Family Law Section and received its Award of Merit.. Mr. Silverman earned his law degree from the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in 1967 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1964. He is a member of the State Bar of California, American Bar Association, all local Bay Area bar associations (Family Law Sections), Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution and Association of Family Conciliation Courts. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Lawyers and Executives (1994) and America's Leading Lawyers (1993).

I moved to the United States from India when I was a young child. My parents got divorced in the late early 1990s, where divorce was not heard of in the South Asian culture. My parents' divorce instilled in me a passion for family law, with a commitment to doing what is best for the entire family, not just one party. I understand the stigma that is placed on divorce in various cultures, and more specifically, how divorce can affect children. As a result, my litigation style is centered on looking at the whole picture and getting the best results for my clients, which at times is not just a financial gain for the parties involved. I also place a great deal of emphasis on co-parenting and safeguarding the children in order to help families cope with the emotions of a divorce.

I help caring parents spare their children the pain of  divorce through divorce mediation. No one wins in a divorce, but you can minimize the impact on your children, your self, and your pocket book. I have designed a divorce mediation program that allows you to settle your entire divorce case out of court. The mediation program is quick. We reach complete settlements in a matter of a few months. The divorce mediation program is affordable. The cost of mediation is about half of the intiial retainers for two attorneys. Divorce mediation is private and focuses on preparing you for your new single life making divorce mediation much less stressful than the court house alternative.

I have been practicing law as a litigator for over 35 years whereby I have extensive experience in family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Over the course of this vast experience I have conducted criminal and civil jury trials as well as complex family law court trials. I have also litigated cases in the higher appellate courts.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, after having received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, I worked for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. I acquired expertise in forensic science and criminal identification qualifying me to conduct training in those subjects. On numerous occasions I qualified and testified in court as an expert in the science of fingerprints.