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445 L lawyers are available in Riverside, California. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 65% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $46 to $84 per hour.
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Valerie L. Murphy is a certified family law specialist and partner at Cullen Family Law Group. Attorney Murphy, a native Southern Californian, who joined the Cullen Family Law Group as an Associate Attorney in early 2008. Attorney Murphy's legal focus is on family law matters including divorce, termination of domestic partnerships, custody, and visitation, the establishment of parental relationships (paternity), domestic violence, division of community property, child support, and spousal support. Attorney Murphy has also taught Community Property at California Southern Law School.. Attorney Murphy has extensive experience and personal knowledge of issues regarding the United States Military and Family Law. Her experience includes issues relating to divorce, child and spousal support, the Soldier and Sailors Relief Act, as well as application of Federal regulations in a family law matter.. Attorney Murphy has over 25 years of experience in family law. She started her legal career as a legal assistant in 1993 before becoming an attorney in 2005. Her legal career has continuously focused on matters involving family law, and she takes great care in providing for clients' legal and emotional needs. Attorney Murphy has the extensive legal experience that has been obtained in the private sector with private law firms located in the Riverside area as well as the public sector with the Riverside County Department of Child Support Services.. Attorney Murphy earned her Juris Doctor Degree from California Southern Law School in 2005, where she graduated in the top 1% of her class. She also completed her bachelor's degree in the area of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino.
The primary reason for the explosive growth, during this past year, is our laser-like focus to our clients’ concerns and an exacting attention to details. By getting to know our clients and being fully immersed with their cases, we can better understand the issues. Presenting facts-that may not have been raised without painstaking preparation-is what I enjoy the most”. Daniel Tripathi is a trial attorney who grew up in criminal law and offers free consultations on criminal and probate now practices in the following areas: Landlord/Tenant law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Probate and Business Litigation. Top notch, friendly, thoughtful staff, who provide caring support to all clients.. Retain an Award Winning Litigation Law FirmCal-Lawyer PLC offers industry-leading legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas to effectively serve clients in need of litigation and trial representation. Our Lawyers specialize in their respective areas of practice and possess the knowledge necessary to utilize all options available under the law to ensure our clients’ interests are protected and that they succeed. Achieving the best possible result for every client is our top priority.. Being sued can be one of life's most stressful experiences.As an advocate for both plaintiffs and defendants, Cal-Lawyer PLC is well-versed in how to successfully navigate negotiation and litigation.
The Law Office of Nir Basse believes that all clients deserve personalized expert legal services that are cost effective and resolve any pending legal issues to the client's satisfaction and expectations. Each client is treated as a partner in their case with emphasis that the best results stem from a well-informed attorney. At the same time, I remain keenly aware that the client is facing an inordinate amount of personal stress and it is my commitment to minimize that stress during any legal process. As I tell my clients, “you hire me to worry about the legal matters, so you do not have to.”
The Accident Network Law Group is a personal injury law firm practicing in Riverside, California. The injury lawyers from The Accident Network Law Group have over 50 years of combined legal experience helping clients get the compensation they deserve. Attorney Damoun A. Yazdi provides legal help with the passion and effectiveness needed to obtain your compensation. With a track record of success for his injured clients, he delivers an excellent experience from the first moment you connect over the phone. Attorney Yazdi covers cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, and more.. Our job as your representative will be to fight the insurance companies, and make sure your recovery is #1! We understand that all these changes are not your fault and we are here to help. If you are looking for a Riverside personal injury lawyer to help you with your case, reach out to The Accident Network Law Group right away. You can reach us by giving us a call, or by sending us your details from our website. Our phones are open 24/7 so that we can assist no matter the time of the day.. The Accident Network Law Group4121 Brockton Ave #100, Riverside, CA 92501
Shannon K. Wright. Associate Attorney. Attorney Shannon K Wright is a veteran family law attorney working out of Reel Fathers Rights APC’s Irvine, CA office. Ms. Wright has a wide array of experience in her more than a decade since graduating from the Valparaiso School of Law in Indiana. Barred in Indiana, California and Federally, Ms. Wright brings a wealth of courtroom experience to the Reel Fathers Rights Team.. Ms. Wright has extensive experience in family court as well as representing parents Child Protective Services cases throughout Indiana- fighting for children, parents and their relationship against CPS. Before joining Reel Father’s Rights, Ms. Wright worked for a respected Inland Empire Family Law firm and was a licensed attorney practicing for over a decade in Indiana.. Ms. Wright has continued to build her reputation as an advocate for children and fathers since joining Reel Fathers Rights. She represents men and fathers in Family Courts throughout Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Pomona, Los Angeles, San Diego and Vista.. Her practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence Matters.
Richard S. Pershing is an experienced attorney whose practice caters to clients with estates and businesses of all sizes and varieties – from small-scale enterprises to multi-million-dollar operations, both for-profit and nonprofit. Richard specializes in estate planning for individuals, both single and married, with a keen focus on providing comprehensive assistance to business owners and family-owned enterprises, addressing their estate and business planning needs.. He possesses a deep understanding of estate planning, business planning, and business succession concerns specific to healthcare professionals. Throughout his career, Richard has successfully represented physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, and various allied health professions. He also takes pride in serving licensed professional fiduciaries. Moreover, Richard holds the unique distinction of being admitted to practice before the tribal courts of the San Manuel Tribal Court and the Morongo Tribal Court, where he expertly handles conservatorship and guardianship matters.. Richard's expertise extends to various entities, having represented both non-profit and for-profit hospitals, multi-hospital systems, multi-specialty medical groups, home health care agencies, clinical laboratories, independent practice associations, foundations, construction companies, engineering and surveying firms, trucking companies, real estate development and management firms, and various technology-based businesses, churches, foster care agencies, and law practices.. Though his current focus centers on estate and business planning matters, Richard previously demonstrated his legal prowess by handling medical employment contract litigation, physician rights cases, antitrust disputes, unlicensed practice of medicine cases, and third-party payor contracting disputes.. Recognized for his legal acumen, Richard has been ranked as a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters and enjoys a five-star rating on . Prior to practicing law, Richard gained valuable experience in hospital administration and worked at Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus, as the associate director of public relations and development. Additionally, he contributed to the academic community as a faculty member at California Southern College of Law, where he taught business law and various other business courses for Riverside Community College District campuses.. Beyond his legal achievements, Richard's passion for helping others is evident in his work as a certified bullying prevention trainer for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Clemson University, where he assisted schools and youth programs in implementing the program. He has also actively served on various civic, religious, and charitable boards and committees, including those associated with hospice, Rotary, Kiwanis, United Way, and the Riverside and San Bernardino County Bar Associations. Currently, Richard contributes to the University of California, Riverside, as a member of the Paralegal Advisory Committee Meeting.. His dedication to professional growth and community service is further evidenced by his tenure as chair of the Riverside County Bar Association Continuing Education Committee and co-chair of the Estate Planning and Elder Law Section. Richard's commitment to justice led him to volunteer as a temporary judge for the Superior Court in Riverside County.. In his leisure time, Richard takes pride in being the founding Director for the Center for Conflict Resolution in the Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University. Through this role, he fosters education in conflict resolution and restorative practices across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe.. Richard is an alumnus of La Sierra University and has received specialized mediation training from Pepperdine University, School of Law, Straus Institute. He has also pursued post-doctoral coursework at Chapman University, Fowler School of Law. Richard obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law, just like Dennis Sandoval and Dayn Holstrom.. Embracing the concept of "the miracle of mediation," Richard firmly believes in empowering disputing parties to resolve their matters themselves rather than having an outsider impose an outcome. As a mediator for the Riverside County Superior Court and the Riverside County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Service, he adeptly handles trust and will disputes, as well as business disputes.. Outside the professional realm, Richard finds joy in family life as a married man and father of two daughters. He shares creative moments with his wife through painting and water coloring. Additionally, Richard cherishes the blessing of having three grandchildren, with a fourth soon to join the family.. With Richard's exceptional legal expertise, compassionate approach to conflict resolution, and commitment to community service, he stands as a reliable and resourceful attorney for clients seeking comprehensive estate and business planning solutions.
Renee S. Fahrendholz, is a managing partner at Elder Law Center, P.C. in Riverside. She spent nearly thirty years as a paralegal prior to enrolling into law school. After passing the California Bar Exam in 2018, she has quickly developed a reputation as a skillful litigator, and a knowledgeable legal practitioner, maneuvering the majority of the firms’ cases through the court system in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego County’s Court System.. Renee’s practice areas focus on Elder Law & Probate Law; Trust & Estate Administration; Probate & Trust Litigation; Conservatorships; Trusts; Wills and Will Contests; Estate Planning & Long Term Planning; and some general Civil Litigation.
Priyanka Bhattacharya is a dual-licensed attorney who is licensed to practice law in both India and California. Prior to Joining Reel Fathers Rights, Priyanka received her LLM from University of California at Berkley and her PHD from Chicago-Kent College of Law.. Since joining Reel Fathers Rights as an associate at our Corona office, Priyanka has built a reputation as a rising star and fierce advocate for fathers in child custody and child support. She has represented men and fathers in hundreds of hearings throughout California including Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Orange, Vista, and Los Angeles.. Her practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence matter.
Prepared division orders for over 100 different retirement plans, including but not limited to: Military-reservist and active duty pension, TSP; County-OCERS, LACERA, SBCERA, SDCERA; State-CalPERS/CalSTRS/UC System; Federal-FERS, CSRS; Unions; Rail Road-Tier I, Tier II; and Private. Private employers including wide range of employment sectors such as: NFL, Kaiser, Boeing, Verizon, AT&T, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Valero, Fidelity, Bank of America, Edward Jones, Target, Kimberly Clark.. Testified in court regarding retirement defined contribution/defined benefit issues, including survivor benefits and qualifying plan values.
Practicing criminal defense in the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas I represent and defend many good people every single day who are facing tough criminal charges. Why? Because I know what it is like to be falsely accused. I know what it is like to be stereotyped and harassed by the police.. Growing up in Southern California, and spending a lot of time at the beach, I was frequently contacted by the police. Whether I was pulled over in my car, or approached on the boardwalk in San Diego, police officers seemed to want to stop and ask me questions, fishing for evidence of criminal activity.. Fortunately, nothing ever became of those contacts. However, it did leave me with a lasting impression of police officers, the amount of power they have over us, and how I felt when confronted by them.. I attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and was fortunate to receive a full tuition scholarship. Courses involving criminal procedure, evidence, and constitutional rights immediately appealed to me. I finished up law school, passed the bar in 1999, and began my career as a criminal defense attorney serving the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County areas.. Whether your case involves a misdemeanor DUI, or a violent strike felony, I will aggressively attact the prosecution's case in order to achieve the best possible results. This is achieved by diligently handling your case; thoroughly reviewing your police report; contacting important witnesses; obtaining copies of video and audio statements/ and or surveillance tapes; researching case law that supports your position; and contacting the District Attorney's Office to discuss charges being dropped or reduced. Ultimately, positive results come from hard work.
One out every four Americans suffers from mental illness. The nineteen year daughter, diagnosed with major depressive disorder, using alcohol or drugs to cope with their inability to get out bed and feelings of agitation irritability, and angry outbursts over small trivial matters. The 29 year old soon, managing Schizophrenia, who may find themselves in situations that they are unable to understand and overcome because they simply can’t. The 48 year old mother, who was just diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, who would never hurt a fly, but suffers an episode that leaves their daughter, son, husband, mother, or best friend hurt. I am here to help you through this trying moment.. People with mental illnesses often end up incarcerated unjustly in jail and locked treatment facilities because they are vulnerable and misunderstood. Many police officers do not have the proper training to know how to effectively communicate with a mentally ill individual (especially if the mentally ill individual is going through an episode), and, as a result, they be arrested and charged instead of receiving treatment.. Fortunately, the California legislature have enacted laws that recognize that some individuals fall outside the criminal legal framework when it is determined that the alleged misconduct was the result of a legitimate mental health issue rather than malicious intent to commit a crime. If you or your loved one is being charged with a criminal offense, please contact me today.. A little about me: I'm Alex. I was born in Anaheim, California. My mother is from a farm in Durango, Mexico. My father is from a small city, Torreon, Mexico. They both came to the states in the early 80s, and have been here ever since. My mother came from Mexico alone and with nothing, and built a successful life. I want build something great too. But, more importantly I want to build something that will help educate and protect our community.
Mr. Milligan’s practice includes employment litigation and wage and hour law defense. Mr. Milligan previously worked in-house for a large insurance company and several statewide law firms handling employment, business, and insurance litigation defense. He has experience defending life, health, and disability insurance claims (bad faith and ERISA) in state and federal court, as well as experience with workers’ compensation claims and issues.. Mr. Milligan has achieved excellent results for clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. He has represented employers in a range of employment and insurance litigation matters including wage and hour litigation, class actions, 17200 and PAGA matters, wrongful termination and discrimination claims, trust fund litigation, prevailing wage issues, and appellate matters. He has provided advice to employers on a variety of wage and hour and employment law issues, including drafting and reviewing employment policies and handbooks. He has also presented seminars to various professional and trade organizations and writes articles on issues of concern to clients.. Mr. Milligan graduated from USC Law School in 2000, where he was Senior Editor of the Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal and had his student note “Facial Recognition Technology, Video Surveillance, and Privacy” published. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 1996, where he was on the Provost’s Honor List. He has been published in the California Lawyer magazine and other publications and has several published cases. He has also been a frequent lecturer on wage and hour, prevailing wage, and employment law topics. Mr. Milligan was selected as a “Southern California Super Lawyer: Rising Star” in 2011 and 2012. In his free time, Mr. Milligan likes playing, coaching, and refereeing soccer.
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Lisa Robinson joined the Law Offices of Marc Grossman in mid 2009. She has a passion for helping people through their bankrutpcy. While attending Loyola Law School, Lisaworked for the Cancer Legal Resource Center and helped cancer patients know their legal rights. She graduated from Loyola Law School in May of 2009. Currently, she is heading up the Bankruptcy Department and has seen many cases through to a successful discharge.
I, as well as our firm, are dedicated to providing our clients with aggressive competent legal representation. To that end, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our legal representation of our clients. We are committed to the zealous representation of employee rights.
I protect assets for senior citizens.. When our parents and grandparents get along in years, they unfortunately become confronted with legal and financial challenges that very few of us are ever prepared for.. A stay in a skilled nursing home care facility could cost $5, to $6, a month.. Ordinarily, residential care and assisted living care can run about $2, per month, and more.. Couple the financial hurdles that they are facing with, to issues relating to health problems: mental, physical, and emotional, the fading ability to manage money and property, and to make prudent medical decisions, and our loved ones are suddenly confronted with daunting issues that would overwhelm a much younger and more able person.. We know what to do to help you.. We know how to help you obtain public benefits from resources such as Medi-Cal, or the V.A., even though your loved one owns a house, and has substantial money in the bank.. We can help you even though your loved one is already a resident in a skilled nursing home.. We can prepare durable powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and living trusts, in order to empower you with the authority to act on behalf of your loved one, should the need arise.. In situations when no or insufficient estate planning has been done, we can help you initiate and implement a conservatorship procedure.. Once public benefits have been obtained for the purpose of paying for skilled nursing care, the State of California targets the family residence for a Medi-Cal claim, to recoup the funds that have been advanced to care for your loved one. These claims can easily reach six figures. This occurs when your loved one passes away, or when the spouse of the institutionalized person passes away.. An important part of our service is to protect your loved one’s assets, including their home, from the Medi-Cal claim. We don’t hide assets. What we help you do is perfectly lawful, in fact, encouraged.. Sometimes, these assets must be re-positioned. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, from an incapacitated spouse to a well spouse. That’s part of what we can do.. After death, we are able to initiate probate proceedings, when no estate plan has been put in place. We can do trust administration, will contests and trust litigation.. We bring petitions into court to protect elderly people from elder abuse, and we bring petitions for Special Needs Trusts to protect property inherited or distributed to people that are impaired or developmentally disabled. This procedure protects both the property they are to receive, as well as their ability to receive public benefits, such as SSI.. We are your full service elder law, estate planning, probate and conservatorship law firm. If it’s needed by an elderly person, or the heirs of a deceased person, we are ready to provide this service.
I offer something other "mega" firms cannot-personal contact with your lawyer and the kind of listening and interaction that lead to better results.. I do not just "work your file" to leave you with huge legal bills and no clue about the process or your rights.. I sincerely want to deliver to you quality legal representation you can afford. Many of my clients are amazed at the amount of access they have to me throughout the representation. I believe this personal touch is absolutely necessary to getting you the best results I can for a reasonable fee.. My approach is not for everyone...if you want someone to be less than truthful with you about your situation and possible outcomes, someone to just make it "feel better" I urge you to consider what is best for you. I am a straight-shooter and I treat my clients with respect and compassion, but I treat them as equals in the process.. If you are tired of the run around and seemingly endless hold-ups of the legal process, CALL ME TODAY AND GET SOMETHING DONE.
I have been successfully defending clients facing criminal charges in Southern California for more than 35 years. I have had tremendous success getting charges reduced and dismissed in courts all over Southern California.. I have handled more than 65 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. I have been a commentator on Fox News Channel and other national networks for 14 years, giving legal analysis on high profile criminal cases. If you are looking for an attorney who is experienced, professional and committed, contact me today.. We will get through this together.
I believe a defense attorney is more capable of defending clients when that attorney has also been a prosecutor. I have over 8 years of experience as a prosecutor, both while in the Army and while working for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. My experience as a prosecutor has helped me to look at both sides of the case and anticipate the problems that may arise on either side to help me defend my clients. Having tried these cases as a prosecutor, I already know what the prosecutors have been trained to do and this helps me to attack their cases more effectively.. I have always been a very thorough and detailed oriented individual. This means that I look under every stone to overturn any evidence that I can find to assist me in defending my clients. My tenacity in locating this evidence will often result in turning the impossible and indefensible case into a very triable and strong case for my clients. If there is a way to get my clients out of the mess that they find themselves in, I will find it.. I also work for the Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor that exclusively defends those accused of driving under the influence. Every month we receive training in our field and I constantly stay abreast of the latest DUI case law and legislation. Visit our website to learn more about me and our firm:
I am honored to be working as a Public Defender for Riverside County once again. If you need an "expungement" or a dismissal under Penal Code Section 1203 point 4 (or one of the appropriate code sections), please contact my office for an application to determine whether you qualify. The expungement process may clean up your adult record by limiting information that appears on background checks. Also, some of the consequences of your conviction may be relieved with a dismissal. The dismissal will not erase the offense from your criminal record, but it does show that the conviction was dismissed if the court grants the request. There is a great deal of information about this subject matter, and it is important to know there is some relief out there. We have the Fresh Start Program that assists in cleaning up criminal records. Please contact the office for more information.. I was honored to be a Deputy Child Support Attorney for Riverside County Department of Child Support Services. I was also specially deputized for child support prosecution cases as a Riverside County Deputy District Attorney.. In 2017, it was an honor to be a Judge Pro Tem for Los Angeles Superior Court. This was a volunteer position. I presided in Family Law and Traffic Court.. I obtained my Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University College of Law. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Cal. State Fullerton. I also minored in Speech Communication. I used to play baseball at Cal. State Fullerton, and am a competitor at heart.
Graham D. Donath is a seasoned and aggressive attorney who devotes 100% of his practice to criminal defense. From Gang Related Attempted Murder to a first time DUI, he has the experience and knowledge to handle the broadest range of criminal matters.. Mr. Donath graduated from Claremont McKenna College, where he was named a Distinguished Scholar, was a member of the Dean’s list, and was highly praised for his Honors thesis, titled “Ice-T, 2 Live Crew and Ozzy Osbourne: An Analysis Of Modern Obscenity and Incitement Laws’ Inadequacies as a Means Of Regulating Musical Expression.” He received his Juris Doctorate from University of California, Hastings College of the Law and was granted admission to the State Bar of California by examination immediately after graduation. He established a successful entertainment and real property transactional practice, eventually transitioning to his true interest, criminal defense.. Mr. Donath worked previously in Riverside as a Deputy Public Defender of Riverside County, where he was named Misdemeanor Trial Attorney of the Year. He has handled thousands of Felony, Misdemeanor, and Juvenile criminal matters successfully, obtaining excellent results for his clients both through negotiation and in trial. He is a member of the California Public Defender’s Association, the Criminal Defense panel of Riverside County, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association, and the Orange and Riverside County Bar Associations.. Mr. Donath’s previous employers include United States Senator Barbara Boxer, renowned jury and trial consultants Donald Vinson and Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
For over a decade, Charrisse N. Smith has guided countless individuals through the complexities of the legal system. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her professionalism, unwavering dedication to advocacy, and exceptional negotiation and mediation skills. Committed to reshaping the perception of lawyers, Charrisse upholds the highest standards of integrity both in and out of the courtroom. She approaches every case with the same level of care and diligence she would for her own legal matters.Charrisse finds deep fulfillment in practicing family law, knowing that she plays a crucial role in helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. She exclusively practices Family Law, serving clients in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in Southern California. Her experience spans both complex and uncontested cases involving divorce, spousal support, child custody, child support, property division, and domestic violence.. A Southern California native, Charrisse earned her undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Black Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Following her studies, she dedicated a year to public service through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, working at an inner-city high school. There, she found joy in mentoring students, helping them grow academically and socially as they prepared for college and life beyond.. Charrisse went on to earn her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, where she consistently made the Dean’s List. She also held leadership roles in the Student Bar Association and the Black Law Students Association, both locally and nationally. Notably, she was the first student from her law school to serve on the Executive Board for the Midwestern Region of the Black Law Students Association.. Passionate about mentorship, Charrisse enjoys advising young attorneys and aspiring legal professionals. When she’s not practicing law, she loves spending time at the beach, shopping, or traveling the world with her beloved husband, Mark.
For over 40 years, Tom has emphasized a practice focused on issues relating to the business community, and in particular matters relating to real estate, environmental law and transactions. Tom can provide representation on any matter, irrespective of the size or complexity. Tom has a reputation among his clients for always being available and providing timely and accurate responses. Tom has the highest rating afforded by his peers, the coveted Martindale Hubbell AV rating, and has been recognized for his work as a mediator by the Court of Appeals. His many community activities include serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Riverside Lincoln Club, Orange Empire Railway Museum, Heber Valley Railroad, Happy Trails Children’s Foundation and Utah Symphony/Utah Opera. Tom has published several legal articles, including the always popular “25 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit” and a recent article in the California Real Property Journal on Purchase Money and the Anti-Deficiency Laws. He is a frequent instructor on real estate law and certified to teach continuing education classes in real estate related subjects in Utah. During his career as an attorney, Tom has handled several large and complex matters, including serving as lead counsel on the Newmark Superfund Site litigation, West Valley Landfill litigation, California Desert Conservation Area Litigation and other major legal matters. Tom is admitted to practice in Utah, California and Texas.
EDUCATION. B.A., Business Administration, California State University Fullerton (1989); J.D., Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA (1993).. EXPERIENCE. Mark Lowary is the managing partner of the firm’s Riverside, California office. He joined the firm in 1995 and handles cases throughout the state of California, with a focus on the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. As the managing partner on all files in the Riverside office, Mr. Lowary handles and closely oversees all cases from inception to final resolution.. BAR ADMITTANCE AND LICENSURE. California (1993). MEMBERSHIP. State Bar of California; Los Angeles County Bar Association; Riverside Bar Association; American Bar Association (ABA); Defense Research Institute (DRI); Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS).. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Mr. Lowary’s professional experience included five years in the Corporate Underwriting and General Counsel’s Office of Farmers Insurance Group, where he was responsible for researching and drafting insurance policies and specific property and casualty coverage endorsements. Mr. Lowary also advised the company on insurance coverage matters, business operations and corporate strategic planning. Prior to his insurance experience, Mr. Lowary was an instructor at a California intermediate school while attending law school at night. Mr. Lowary’s practice is devoted to general and professional liability, with an emphasis on premises liability, construction defect, automobile negligence, trucking and transportation, safety and security, product liability, repossession, fair debt collection practices, personal injury, housing discrimination and coverage, bad faith and declaratory relief matters. Mr. Lowary is a frequent regional and national lecturer on state and federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts and their impact on collateral repossessors. Mr. Lowary has considerable jury trial experience and has also participated in over 250 mediations and arbitrations. Mr. Lowary is an avid sports fan. His grandfather is a graduate of The Ohio State University, and Mr. Lowary has been a huge Ohio State Buckeye football fan since childhood. He played middle linebacker in high school and rugby as an adult. He has served as a volunteer coach with the local Pop Warner football league the last five years, and the firm has been a corporate sponsor each year. Mr. Lowary has been married for 25 years and has two sons.
Dennis M. Sandoval is a dedicated attorney with a unique and powerful background that has shaped his remarkable legal career. In 1992, Dennis suffered life-changing injuries after a car accident, breaking his neck and back, which left him paralyzed. However, this traumatic experience became the foundation for his unwavering commitment to serving the disabled and senior communities in Riverside County and San Bernardino County.. Dennis's personal journey has given him unparalleled insight into the physical and emotional challenges of living with a disability, as well as a profound understanding of the intricacies of the care system. This firsthand knowledge fuels his passion to advocate for those in need and ensures he can empathize with his clients on a level that few attorneys can match.. In addition to his life-altering experience, Dennis boasts a remarkable set of credentials that set him apart in his profession. He is the only attorney in California to hold certifications in three crucial areas: estate planning, elder law, and taxation. His accolades include the esteemed Certified Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Specialist designation from the California Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 1998, as well as the Certified Taxation Law Specialist designation from the same organization in 2000. Furthermore, he proudly earned the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation in 2004, meeting stringent requirements set forth by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) and the American Bar Association. To top it off, Dennis holds the distinguished title of an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP) from the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils.. Education-wise, Dennis's accomplishments are equally impressive. He holds a Master of Tax Law Degree (LL.M.), a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Finance.. Before becoming an attorney, Dennis owned a successful tax planning, preparation, and financial planning firm in Orange, California. During this time, he earned designations as an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service, as well as a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) and Registered Financial Consultant® (RFC). Though he no longer practices as a financial planner, the invaluable knowledge he gained serves him well in assisting his estate planning, elder law, and tax controversy clients, as well as collaborating with their financial advisors.. Dennis's impressive career spans beyond his legal practice; he has also played a significant role in educating and guiding other attorneys in his field. For seventeen years, he served as the Director of Education for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA), a nationwide membership organization dedicated to estate planning. Furthermore, he has actively contributed to various organizations' boards and committees, including the National Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (NAELA) and the National Elder Law Foundation, further solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in his field.. Dennis's commitment to the community goes beyond his legal expertise. He actively engages with various special needs and disability organizations, such as ARC, NAMI, TACA, the Autism Society, and the Special Olympics. He is also a proud member of The Academy of Special Needs Planners, an organization devoted to assisting individuals with disabilities.. As a testament to his passion for holistic care, Dennis's law firm is a charter member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA). This nationwide organization focuses on providing the highest quality of care to frail elders and disabled persons by employing social workers and geriatric care managers as part of a comprehensive team of professionals.. Beyond his legal pursuits, Dennis cherishes his roots in Riverside, where he attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help grade school and Notre Dame High School. In his younger years, he excelled in various sports, earning letters in football and wrestling. Today, he finds joy in building and maintaining marine aquariums and pursuing his passion for photography.. Residing in Norco, California, Dennis shares his life with his wife, three daughters, and a variety of beloved pets. He delights in spending quality time with his two grandsons and granddaughter, cherishing each moment with his growing family.