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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.

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.

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.

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.

Experienced in all Family Law matters, not afraid of speaking my mind and fighting for your case, practice in Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties.

Del Bahner is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has litigated thousands of cases and earned a reputation for excellence. Del represents individuals accused of crimes ranging from first time DUIs to murder. He treats every client’s case with the care and dedication he would give to a family member.. Del began his legal career at a private law firm that focused on criminal defense. For his first jury trial, he defended a young woman accused of robbery and attained a not guilty verdict. He went on to secure dismissals and not guilty verdicts in every type of case, ranging from DUIs to murders. He then established his own firm, the Law Offices of Del Bahner, which is currently accepting cases throughout Alameda County.. Before beginning his career in law, Del obtained his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from UC Davis. He then went on to law school in San Francisco at UC Hastings. Del passed the bar exam in 2012, on his first attempt.

Before starting the Kline Simon Law Firm, I spent nearly a decade of my legal career defending lawsuits across the State of California filed by people who were seriously injured by large retailers, construction companies, manufacturers, trucking companies, and insurance companies at one of the top defense firms in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ultimately, I realized that I could do more by helping those who have been injured and need someone to be their voice.. At the Kline Simon Law Firm we have the experience, compassion, and resolve to fight for those who have been injured, treated unlawfully in the workplace, or whose housing rights have been denied. We’ll be in your corner for your legal fight while you focus on your recovery and putting your life back together.. Unlike large injury firms, we work closely with our clients to give each of them the personal attention needed to ensure they receive what they are entitled to under the law. If your legal matter is not within our expertise, we can help you find an attorney. Call or email today for a free consultation.. WHAT WE DO. Wrongful Death. Catastrophic Injury. Brain Injuries. Car Accidents. Title IX Violations. Child Molestation/ Sexual Assault. Slip and Fall. Construction Accidents. Workplace Injuries. Workers Compensation. Dog Bites. Employment. Discrimination. Landlord/ Tenant. Housing