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Whether you are faced with issues related to estate planning or bankruptcy, the law governing these areas is complex and can be confusing. I can help you navigate through these issues and provide you peace of mind.. The focus of my practice is estate planning (i.e. trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney and advance health care directives), probate, trust administration and bankruptcy (both debtor and creditor representation).. I consider each client to be unique and am committed to providing quality legal representation to each of them without losing the personal touch. I conduct all client interviews and consultations personally. My goal is to understand each client's needs and to help them achieve their objectives. I welcome the opportunity to put my skills to work for you.. I am recognized by my peers as a highly skilled and ethical attorney and have earned an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest rating bestowed on attorneys for their professional knowledge and ability, as well as their ethical standards and conduct in the practice of law.

When you prepare every case like it’s a trial case, you get better results. I have taken over 50 cases to trial, and prepared thousands more. I have handled hundreds of serious or violent felony charges with high stakes, so I know what works and what doesn't, and am not intimidated by a tough situation. Prosecutors don’t give good deals to people they know will never put up a fight. There’s power in being ready for trial. Let’s use it!. As a solo firm, I give my clients and their cases the attention and personal involvement that other firms are unable to provide. I don’t pass off cases to junior associates, so when you hire me you will get me as your lawyer. Having a criminal case is scary and stressful, you need to be able to know what’s happening, not be left in the dark. My clients have my cell phone number, and when they call or text, its me who responds. I won’t make you ask a secretary permission to talk to me about your case.. Running a solo firm also means I can structure my fees around protecting the power of your right to trial. Many lawyers charge 2 or 3 times as much for a trial as for a guilty plea or they try to drop the case if the client wants a trial - I don’t think that is fair.. I enjoy fighting cases for my clients in trial, and my fees and practice encourage trial when the plea deal is not worth taking. Begging prosecutors for a deal, then giving up on a client when begging doesn’t work isn’t my style.

We represent the people against the powerful!. Attorney Andrew Van Arsdale created AVA Law Group so you could have easy access to the justice system and efficient legal representation.. Originally from Billings, Montana, Andrew Van Arsdale moved to San Diego, California to pursue a career in law to ensure people could quickly access legal representation after being wronged by powerful corporations. Andrew earned his law degree in from the University of San Diego in 2018 and is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada. For years Andrew has helped people struggling from negligence-related injuries seek maximal compensation from responsible parties, ensuring client satisfaction at all times.. Van Arsdale’s work pursuing justice for Scouting sexual abuse survivors through Abused in Scouting has been widely recognized by the media and featured on platforms including CNN, ABC News, NBC News, etc. He has extensive experience connecting sexual abuse survivors to the representation they deserve and handling abuse cases from a wide range of organizations including the Catholic Church, the Mormon Church, and the Boy Scouts of America.

Thomas Filicia is an Attorney with the San Diego Criminal Attorney Law Firm. Thomas has extensive knowledge and experiene in all aspects of criminal defense. His attention to detail, team mentality, and communication skills have made him a valuable asset to our firm.Thomas was born and raised in San Diego, and has resided in Southern California for most of his life. He is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law, where he was a member of the school’s American Bar Association Negotiation Team. At Syracuse, he developed a passion for criminal defense law, and clerked for a law firm that handled primarily criminal appeals. He has drafted appellate briefs in several areas of criminal law including Parole Violations, Domestic Violence, Rape, and Murder. After graduating law school, Thomas worked for one of San Diego’s preeminent Construction Defect and HOA law firms. He is also a member of the St. Thomas Moore Society for Catholic Attorneys. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Filicia studied Communications at Loyola Marymount University, where he also played Varsity Baseball. He then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from St. John’s University. At St. John’s, he was a member of the University’s Ethics Debate Team, which competed annually in national competitions.. Thomas is an avid sports fan, who enjoys staying active, and rooting for the Padres, Lakers, and Cowboys, in his free time.

The LAW OFFICES OF SOTERA L. ANDERSON is dedicated exclusively to serving the lemon law needs of California residents.. Our goal is two-fold: to obtain the best outcome for you as quick as possible and to provide a stellar customer experience.  We understand that in today’s society, especially in California, you need reliable transportation to live – to get to work, to take care of children and elderly parents, to run to the grocery store.  This is why we strive to resolve cases as quickly as possible to lessen the disruption in your life.. Before protecting consumers, our founding and principal attorney, Sotera L. Anderson, gained valuable experience representing manufacturers and dealers.  This is your advantage.  She knows in the ins and outs of the California Lemon Law.  She knows what manufacturers look for when evaluating cases. She’s tried cases for manufacturers.  She has a good rapport with manufacturers, dealers and their counsel. They know from experience that she means business and has the skills, knowledge, experience, and personal conviction to bring justice for her clients, even if that means taking the case to trial.. Ms. Anderson left the world of big law firm life representing manufacturers because at the end of the day, instead of feeling like she was doing good in the world and changing the lives of everyday people in a positive way, she felt empty and unfulfilled.  For many years, she witnessed consumers, like you, being taken advantage of…by their own lawyers (some who have never even spent any meanginful time in a courtroom) for their own monetary gain, leaving the consumer in their lemon for far more time than is necessary or warranted. She vowed to be the true voice of consumers.  She is committed to spending the rest of her career changing the lives of consumers who are suffering with their lemons in a positive way.. When you come to us, rest assured that you will not be pawned off on an assistant, a paralegal or lowly associate with little experience.  Ms. Anderson will personally handle your lemon law needs.. Let us help you.

The Kindley Firm, APC, is a premiere, Southern California, boutique law firm, which focuses on personal injury litigation. As a boutique practice, we are able to be selective in the cases we take on. What this means to you is, once you become a client of the firm, you will receive the highest level of service and your case will receive the attention it deserves. Because of the level of the service we offer, our perseverance, and attention to detail, we are able to consistently garner phenomenal results for our clients. Our goal in every case is to obtain justice for our clients, to make our clients whole. At the same time, we help our clients understand and feel good about the legal process. The Kindley Firm, APC, only represents consumers, injured persons and their families. Unlike many other law firms in Southern California, we do not represent insurance companies. Contact us for a free case consultation today at.

SUSAN V. PEREZ, ESQ. provides legal services in the areas of U.S. immigration and naturalization. She is able to assist clients in obtaining working visas, greencard and U.S. citizenship, in bringing their relatives into the United States in a timely fashion, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending their removal cases, and appealing visa denials by the consular office.. She is a member of both the California and Philippine Bars with a combined sixteen (16) years of experience in both jurisdictions in the areas of Immigration and Naturalization, Appellate, Juvenile Dependency, Family, Corporate, Civil, and Criminal Law. Her office is located in Downtown San Diego, California.. She was born and raised in the Philippines, and went through a long and difficult process of immigrating to the United States.  Atty. Perez was separated from her parents for ten (10) long years before she became a legal permanent resident of the United States.  Her parents left the Philippines when she was 18 years old.  Like most immigrants, they left their home country to give their children a better future.. Atty. Perez was determined to realize her American dream.  While waiting for her I-130 petition, she dedicated her time and energy to become a successful student.  Her efforts paid off.  She became a Certified Public Accountant and Attorney.. Before immigrating to the United States, Atty. Perez had practiced in the Philippines for seven (7) years both as a litigation and corporate attorney.  In 2000, she started her career in the United States with the Office of County Counsel doing appellate work.  Her five years stint at County Counsel honed her writing and appellate skills.  In 2006, she left County Counsel to pursue her true passion which to defend the rights of immigrants. She was once an immigrant and speak the language of one of the bigger ethnic populations in Northern America.  Since then she has exclusively dedicated her practice to U.S Immigration and Naturalization Law.  Atty. Perez handles each case with zeal and dedication.  This is how she passed the California Bar on her first try.. Atty. Perez earned her Law degree from San Beda College, Philippines and is pursuing a Master’s of law degree at the University of San Diego, California.  Atty. Perez is also admitted to practice before the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Ninth Circuit of the Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, San Diego County Bar Association, and Sororitas Reginae Juris. She is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Steven M. Bronson was named the Public Justice Foundation's "2012 Trial Lawyer of the Year", as well as the “2011 Lawyer of the Year” for the State of Missouri, by Missouri Lawyers Media.  He was also awarded as a 2013 San Diego Top Attorneys semi-finalist, a 2012 San Diego Young Attorneys Finalist, and a “2009 Lawyer of the Year Honoree” for the State of Missouri.  He is in private practice, representing injured consumers and victims.. Mr. Bronson represents children exposed to toxic substances, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and other toxins.  Recently, the trial of sixteen Plaintiffs’ cases for personal injuries due to toxic exposure to these chemicals resulted in a verdict of $ Million for the Plaintiffs.  The verdict is the largest collectible jury verdict in Missouri state history.. In 2009, Mr. Bronson was lead trial attorney in a case where a drunk driver caused a collision, seriously injuring Mr. Bronson’s client and killing his client’s fiancé and the father of their child.  The jury unanimously awarded $89,000, in damages.  He has also represented individuals who developed HIV and Hepatitis C after contaminated needles were used on them during routine blood draws.. His firm Smoger & Associates was appointed as class counsel in Plascencia v. Lending 1st Mortgage, LLC,  Jordan v. Paul Financial, Monaco v. Bear Stearns Residential Mortgage Corp., and In re: Wachovia Corp.  These cases involve representing consumers who were defrauded into purchasing Option ARM loans– the same loans that have brought the economy to the brink of economic collapse– originated using loan documents that failed to disclose, among other things, that the loans were guaranteed to cause the loan’s principal balance to increase, rather than decrease, with each payment made, resulting in a loss of equity in the home.. In addition to his private practice, Mr. Bronson volunteers his time to the public interest. In the past few years, he worked on amici briefs to the United States Supreme Court, supporting the positions of the editors of the New England Journal of Medicine in Wyeth v. Levine; the American Medical Association, American Cancer Society, and eight other national public health groups in Altria v. Good; and forty renowned marine biologists, lead by Jean-Michel Cousteau, in Exxon v. Baker.  He has also received awards for completing pro bono work in San Diego.. Mr. Bronson earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin— Madison, before he undertook graduate studies at California Western School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor’s Degree.  He is a member of the Bars of California, Missouri, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California.. DID YOU KNOW?. Actual or Compensatory Damages are intended to compensate for injuries or death. Compensation means "to balance the scales"—to match the amount of money with each of the harms and losses that the injury has caused.  Losses from injury may include the past, present and future loss of earnings, past and future medical expenses; long or short term mental disabilities, such as injuries to the brain resulting in loss of IQ, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, attention problems, hyperactivity; long or short term physical disabilities, such as paralysis, fractures, burns, cancer; disfigurement; the loss of capacity to enjoy life, lost opportunity, an increased risk of harm, and the pain, suffering, and mental anguish caused by these losses and the injury that was suffered.. Punitive Damages are included in a Jury Verdict to deter the responsible defendant and others from continuing or repeating similar wrongful conduct in the future. They are designed to punish for the great risk of potential harm caused by the defendant’s actions. In many states, 50% of the net verdict for Punitive Damages goes directly to the state's Victims Compensation Fund with the other half going to the plaintiff. The plaintiff’s portion is typically taxable income.

Steven H. Lorber is a Senior Trial Attorney out of Reel Fathers Rights San Diego, CA Office. Stephen, a Navy Veteran, brings 42 years of legal experience to the Reel Fathers Rights team. Steven, a fixture of the San Diego legal community has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in San Diego as well as by Martindale Hubbel as a Preeminent Peer Review Rated Lawyer and by Legal Leaders as a Top-Rated Lawyer of Southern California.. Steven is a graduate of both Western State University, College of Law and San Diego State Univerity. He has been practicing law for nearly 40 years. Steven brings a strong background in all things family law, as well as experience in Estate Planning and Administrative hearings to Reel Fathers Rights, including having ran his own Family Law and Estate Planning firm since 2000.. Steven has continued to build his reputation since joining Reel Fathers Rights. He has represented men and fathers in Family Courts throughout Southern California, including Riverside, Hemet, San Bernardino, Barstow, Orange, Pomona, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Vista.. His practice focuses exclusively on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence Matters.

Stephen J. Estey, founding partner of Estey & Bomberger, LLP,  considers personal injury law to be his true calling and is always enthusiastic when it comes to helping his clients obtain justice. Stephen’s practice is focused on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death law, and he personally has had particular success in this arena, having recovered countless multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.  Estey has extensive legal experience in the negotiation, settlements and litigation of various types of serious injury matters, including car accident claims, truck & big rig accident claims and bus accident claims, insurance contract disputes and insurance bad faith claims. He is committed to providing the highest quality of legal services for clients.. One of Estey's specialties over the last decade or so has been "institutional" child sex abuse cases, meaning the child was in the care of a school, sports club, day care or church at the time they were abused.  "My goal," Estey says, "is to take the blame and shame these survivors are feeling, and redirect it back to those institutions that failed to protect them in the first place."  Estey's first such case, in which he obtained a $30 million verdict, offered his first glimpse into the lifelong effects of childhood sex abuse, and he points out that institutions take note of large verdicts because it affects their bottom line, prompting changes in policies and proceures that keep our children safer in the long run.. Estey enjoys the challenges of complex cases and the satisfaction of helping victims recover the compensation they deserve.  An advocate of consumers’ rights, Stephen has been involved in several published appellate opinions, Morris v. DeLaTorre (2005) 36 Cal 4th 260 and Cervantes v. United States of America (9th Cir. 2003) 330 F. 3d 1186, both of which have changed laws in favor of consumers. Prior to founding Estey & Bomberger with his partner Mike Bomberger, Stephen worked in the insurance industry – an experience that differentiates him from many other personal injury attorneys and gives him a unique understanding in litigating serious injury claims.. Over the years, Estey has frequently been called upon to speak to the media on various complex litigation issues. He has been awarded numerous professional designations including an AV-Rating by Martindale Hubbell.  He is also an MCLE lecturer for Consumer Attorneys of California.. Estey is also a popular presenter and guest speaker at organizations including the Color of Child Welfare Conference in Mlwaukee, the East Los Angeles Women's Center, the San Diego International Conference on Child & Famly Maltreatment, and the Victims of Crimes seminars sponsored by the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Since 2008, I have represented thousands of clients across the United States and have recovered tens of millions of dollars for injury victims.  My office handles injury, employment, sexual harassment, class actions, and crime victim cases.  We have succesfully taken hundreds of cases to a final verdict.. If you need help with your case, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Shawn has spent the last 36 years dealing with families in crisis. The most recent 24 years as a family lawyer, and the prior 12 years as an intensive care and trauma nurse. In addition, Shawn is a child of divorce and has been through divorce herself. This unique combination of work and life experience gives her the ability to see all sides of your issues and concerns, including those of your children. Because of this combined 36 years of dealing with families in crisis, Shawn has developed an effective, pragmatic, and solution oriented approach to family law services in mediation and collaborative divorce

Rosalio (Ross) Muñoz is a senior partner at Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, a law firm that serves accident victims in El Paso, TX. He has been practicing law for over 29 years and is a former Texas Court Judge.. Ross dedicates his career to helping injured people and families after various types of incidents, including car accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, and more. As a compassionate El Paso personal injury lawyer, he fights for his clients as if they are his family and strives to get them the maximum compensation possible.. His work as a former judge places Ross in a unique position, allowing him to anticipate a defendant’s arguments and use that to his client's advantage. He has helped thousands of victims successfully resolve their cases and get back on their feet after debilitating accidents.. Ross has been recognized time and again for his experience and contributions to the legal profession. His awards and honors include Super Lawyers, Avvo’s Top Rated Lawyer, and a Top Attorney of North America. He’s also been recognized for his dedication and contributions by the Texas Justice Court Training Center and the El Paso Youth Services Association.. If you’ve been injured and need help recovering compensation from the at-fault party, contact Mission Personal Injury Lawyers to get an experienced El Paso personal injury attorney on your side. Attorney Rosalio Muñoz and his legal team have over 43 years of combined experience and have recovered tens of millions for their clients. They’re available 24/7 and offer a free consultation to discuss your case and get the honest legal advice you deserve.

Richard Wirtz is one of California’s most experienced and successful trial attorneys. Most recently, he has tried 30 California Lemon Law cases to jury verdict. His practice also includes employment matters, business disputes, and trademark infringement. Richard Wirtz is the founding and managing attorney of Wirtz Law APC, a trial attorney law firm providing consistently solid and successful results. Since 1988, Mr. Wirtz has been handling cases in state and federal courts on a local, regional, national, and international level. He represents consumers, employees, entrepreneurs, executives, and businesses of all sizes. His extensive trial experience includes cases against the largest and most powerful companies in the world, including Google, Qualcomm, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Yamaha, Walmart, Ford, Chrysler, GM, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Kia. As a lawyer’s lawyer, he has represented law firms like The Cochran Firm and Knight Law Group. He is regularly retained by other California Lemon Law firms to try their cases. Above all, he is committed to seeing clients thrive by minimizing legal risks and maximizing successful outcomes.. Mr. Wirtz has a respected legal presence and according to the national rating service, Martindale-Hubbell, maintains a “AV Preeminent” peer and client rating. In 2012, he was recognized by his San Diego peers as a top employment attorney and has been selected as Super Lawyer (top 5% of all lawyers) since then. Throughout his career, Mr. Wirtz has continually used his profession to advance community justice and enrichment. Prior to starting his law firm in 1995, he opposed Fortune 500 Companies in high-profile, multimillion-dollar, national class actions involving securities and consumer fraud, unfair trade practices and complex business issues. Mr. Wirtz also helped defend the United Farm Workers Union against wrongful boycott charges in the final days of Cesar Chavez’s life. Beyond the courtroom and the conference room, Mr. Wirtz can also be found offering his professional insights as a legal expert on several local television and radio programs.. Mr. Wirtz received his law degree from the University of San Diego (J.D., 1987) and his undergraduate degree from Knox College (B.A., History, 1984).

Richard E. Custin is a Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the University of San Diego.   In 2016 he was appointed as an Affiliate Professor of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at his University.  Rick exercises a practical approach to teaching based upon his experience as owner and manager of a law office and as a litigation attorney.  Rick is a certified mediator and serves as a Director for the InterNational Academy of Dispute Resolution. His writing, research and teaching interests are mediation, medical malpractice and business law.  Rick's most recent publication is in the Journal, Practical Tax Strategies,Social Security:  Projecting The Optimal Collection Age In An Era of Low Investment Returns.  As a member of the California Bar Association and The American Association For Justice he was also appointed to a judge pro-tem assignment in Los Angeles, California.  He served as a judicial law clerk in the Iowa District Court and was the recipient of the Hathaway Kemper Insurance Law Fellowship.  Custin holds active bar memberships in California and Illinois. He is further admitted to practice law before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, The United States Court of Federal Claims, The United States Court of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit and United States District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Central District of California and Southern District of California.

President and owner of Legendary Law PC. Tony practices law in both California and Nevada.. After growing up in his small hometown in Nevada, Tony graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law where he merited honors in complex litigation, class actions, legal research and writing, mediation skills, negotiations, evidence advocacy, and more.. Tony has dedicated his career to helping others and has successfully litigated countless complex cases such as class actions and representative actions. Tony has taken on corporations that thought they were untouchable…and won. He cares so much for each of his clients.. In the courtroom, Tony is a relentless battle-tested litigator and a closer. He has been instrumental in the recovery of tens of millions of dollars in his clients’ cases. These large settlements have attracted media attention and a great deal of respect amongst the legal community.. After Tony schools his opponents in the courtroom, he passionately educates the next generation of legal minds. As a longtime Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, he has trained aspiring attorneys for over half a decade.

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN SAN DIEGO – RORY LAWPersonal Injury Lawyers at Rory Law founded by Rory Pendergast has been facilitating and delivering legal aid in Personal Injury Cases in San Diego and the surrounding areas for a long time. Rory Law is known to fight tooth and nail for every penny their clients deserve in terms of claim and compensation for the financial losses that they are undergoing or might have to undergo in future. Rory Law makes sure to make the legal process hassle free and smooth for their clients.. A number of people injured in Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck and Commercial Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Bus Accidents, Taxi Accidents from San Diego, Chula Vista, Coronado, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Vista California, South Bay San Diego, San Ysidro areas trust Rory law for insurance claim settlement, due to the long standing and the tough negotiation stance Rory Law takes with Insurance companies while negotiating from the client’s side.. At Rory Law we understand the pain and hassle you go through recouping in the hospital, worrying about the hospital bills, expenses on therapy and lost wages for the time you are out of work. The insurance adjustor will be going out his way to make you settle for a much less amount that would not even be able to sustain you for a few days that you are going to spend in the hospital. Insurance companies and Insurance adjustors will surely try to coax you in not hiring or talking to a personal injury lawyer since they know once a personal injury lawyer is involved they will have to pay the full claim which will be enough for you to tide over the financial crisis that you might face after spending a fortune on hospital bills.. You need to have Rory Law at your side backing your claim before the insurance company since the insurance company is backed by a team of financial professionals and legal professionals who for obvious reasons will ensure a lower claim settlement. Apart from that a personal injury might be a result of many factors apart from vehicle accidents like dog bites, Construction Worksite Injury, Slip and Fall or an accident in someone else’s premises. Every accident has its own technical aspects that are understood well by a personal injury lawyer like Rory Law. Every single injury and accident needs to be dealt differently when claiming a compensation for the medical treatment and loss of wages.. Once you have talked to us we ensure to chalk out the best strategy that will help you tide over the financial, emotional and psychological turmoil you have gone through after sustaining injuries in an accident caused due to the negligence of a person or an agency. We are experts in negotiating with the Insurance Company, out of court settlement and if needed trial in case the insurance company is adamant on not paying the compensation due to our client. Even if you have made up your mind for self-representation it is better to talk to us and know if the compensation amount the insurance company is offering will be enough for you to sustain your life in future.. Call Rory Law, let them know about your accident and get a free first consultation from them before you go ahead seeking compensation for your injuries.

Partner, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP.  Scott Finkbeiner is a certified family law specialist with the State Bar Of California and a Fellow of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Scott's practice encompasses all aspects of Family Law including dissolution of marriage, child custody, visitation and support, post-judgment enforcement actions as well as drafting premarital and postmarital agreements.  Scott is the recipient of the prestigious Mike Shea award in 2013 for his work in educating his peers as well as commitment to civility in the legal community.  Scott is a frequent lecturer on all issues related to family law.  Scott serves on the Board of Directors of the AAML Southern California Chapter (2017).  He has previously held numerous leadership positions with the San Diego County Bar Association, including: Co-chair of the Family Law Division (2013); Chairperson of the Lawyer Referral Service (2008-2011); Board of Director (2006-2007), and Chair-Person of the Young New Lawyer Division (2006-2007).

My success is measured in the real differences made to my clients quality of life. My objective is simple: to protect your interests. I take pride in knowing that 70% of new clients come from referrals from my clients.. Lawyers have a secret: 90% of cases settle. Many accident lawyers and employment lawyers are afraid of going to trial because they do not have trial experience. When you're at war, I am ready, able, and competent to take the case before a jury. I am a fighter pilot in the court room with battle scars.. Nearly 80% of American workers say they're living paycheck to paycheck while corporation makes billions. As an employment lawyer, I am proud to represent employees in court against unfair and unethical companies. I've represented billion-dollar companies and know their defense strategy.. We can agree that we choose health over money. As an accident lawyer since since 2005, I've represented injured clients; I've also defended major insurance companies. Insurance companies’ lawyers defend an estimated 90% percent of injury cases. I am well versed in insurance defense strategy.. Car accident lawyers' dirty secret: Do as little work as possible, settle quickly with the insurance company and take their 44% fee. Another secret: Insurance companies rarely settle the full value of a plaintiff's case.

My practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and probate and trust litigation.  I am licensed in California and Nevada.  I have diverse experience in the areas of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, probate estates, trust administration, trust and estate litigation, business formation, and federal and state taxation. Past litigation clients include individual and professional trustees, beneficiaries, surviving spouses, care givers, omitted heirs, competing wills, adopted out children, intestate claims of predeceased spouse to real property, spousal property petitions, partition actions, undue influence and elder abuse claims, and representation of a co-administrator/co-executor in a 13 year probate.  Prior to joining Goodwin, Brown, Gross & Lovelace, APC, I was an attorney with Albence and Associates, APC, for nearly 5 years in the same practice area.  Before Albence & Associates, APC, I was an attorney at a major securities litigation firm headquartered in San Diego.  With securities litigation I was involved in a variety of complex litigation cases, including mortgage backed securities cases and post-merger derivative suits.  I believe my diverse litigation experience in a wide variety of trust and probate litigation matters, all the way to multi-party, national scale cases, give me a unique perspective in my estate planning, affording my estate litigation clients exceptional representation and my estate planning clients practical experience of the implications of how documents are drafted and the situations they create.. I earned my law degree from the University of San Diego, where I also earned a Master of Laws in Taxation, with an emphasis on complex estate planning and business planning.  Prior to law school, I earned my B.A. in Economics from UC San Diego.  I am licensed to practice law in California and Nevada, and to appear in the Southern District of the United States Federal Court.. I am very proud to be a current board member with the San Diego Council on Literacy and a strong supporter of the San Diego Equality Business Association. Some of my past philanthropic activities include the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Habitat for Humanity, and the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer program.

My main objective on every case is is to fight for injured workers to get them the workers' compensation benefits they deserve and are entitled to.. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, partnering with a skilled workers' compensation attorney is extremely important.. For more than 75 years, our firm has helped clients recover the compensation they deserve for work-related injuries.. Call to schedule a free consultation so we can discuss your case today.

My firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters with an emphasis in employment litigation, personal injury litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The majority of my cases involve claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, hostile work environment, sexual harassment and wage and hour claims including unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, rest break and meal period violations, failure to timely pay all wages and more. I also represent business, individuals and employers with regard to regulatory and licensing matters, complaince, training, and workplace investigations. I am also available to employers to assist with document preparation and review needs, representation in administrative matters, collections, and for their litigation needs.. My past experience includes representing hundreds of aggrieved employees and injury victims who have suffered serious bodily injuries, sexual molestation, elder abuse, product injuries and more.  I have represented businesses and individuals in claims involving, breach of contract, defamation, negligence, fraud, insurance coverage issues, construction issues and in licensing matters. I have considerable experience in matters involving professional malpractice including claims against doctors, hospitals, dentists, financial advisors, design professionals, accountants and others who hold professional licenses and have defended many of the same.. I also serve as both a private Mediator and Arbitrator.  I am currently on the approved panel of mediators and arbitrators of the San Diego Superior Court, Keybridge Foundation, a mediation provider to the U.S. Department of Justice, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, formerly N.A.S.D.) I offer mediationand arbitration services privately to assist disputing parties resolve their issues quickly and in the most cost effective manner.  My wide range of experience lends itself well to serving as a neutral in a wide range of disputes and I have a very high success rate in bringing closure to litigants or disputing parties.. Mr. Gould graduated from San Diego State University in 1984 and California Western School of Law in 1987. While at California Western, Mr. Gould served as a Staff writer and Notes and Comments Editor for the California Western Law Review and International Law Journal. Mr. Gould was also active in the school’s Moot Court Competition and served as a mentor to younger students. Mr. Gould continues to offer his time to mentor those pursuing the legal field and strives to provide access where possible to assist those who are financially challenged.. When not engaged in the practice of law Mr. Gould enjoys outdoor activities including cycling, sailling, hiking and spending "quality time" with the family.

Ms. Rainey is an experienced business and employment litigation attorney practicing in California, Washington D.C., New York, and internationally. She represents clients in high-stakes business and complex litigation matters, including disputes involving contracts, trade secrets, wage & hour, harassment, discrimination, corporate governance, unfair competition, partnerships, & other fiduciary relationships.. Ms. Rainey brings extensive experience in both domestic and international business to her practice of law, enabling her to represent a diverse range of clients in all aspects of business and employment matters. In addition to her litigation expertise, Ms. Rainey offers practical, tailored general counseling services carefully customized to each client's unique business model, culture, and specific circumstances. Her clients value her sophisticated business acumen and insightful, real-world legal guidance, which she developed through her roles as a legal advisor, strategist, and business executive for numerous organizations.. Ms. Rainey ran for Escondido City Council and was appointed by the Mayor and City Council to the Planning Commission, serving as Vice Chair. She also serves on several boards and speaks Spanish, Farsi, French, & English. Ms. Rainey is licensed in Washington, D.C., and the State of California.

Maria Estela De Orduña, ‘Estela’, is a distinguished family law attorney licensed in both California and Mexico. With nearly two decades of experience in international family law, she expertly navigates complex legal matters, including cross-border asset division and the enforcement of foreign custody and support orders. Recognized for her excellence in the field, she was honored with the Best Family Law in San Diego award by the San Diego Union-Tribune.. Estela is highly skilled in strategic divorce planning, handling intricate property division, disclosure requirements, and custody and visitation matters. She also lends her expertise to the U.S. Department of State’s International Parental Abduction Unit(s) on select cases. Her practice extends to addressing complex jurisdictional challenges in divorce and child custody disputes, as well as advocating for clients in domestic violence matters. Additionally, she collaborates with immigration attorneys on family law cases involving VAWA and U Visa applications.. She earned her LL.M. from the University of San Diego in 2002, following the completion of her Juris Doctor at Iberoamericana University in 1990. Her commitment to clients and exceptional legal acumen have earned her numerous accolades, including the California State Bar’s Wiley W. Manuel Award for outstanding community service. She has also been named a San Diego Super Lawyer (2021–2025), received the Platinum Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell, and was recognized as a Top 10 Best California Family Law Attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.. In 2022, Estela was voted one of the Top 100 Leaders in the Law by the San Diego Business Journal. As a proud member of the San Diego County Bar Association, she remains dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Lenden F. Webb represents corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and their principals in a wide array of matters, including breach of contract, business and partnership disputes, bad faith insurance disputes, class actions, employment, creditor collection issues, general contract and business matters. Mr. Webb has taken cases to final verdict with success in both bench and jury trials in 18 Counties throughout California.. Mr. Webb received his law degree from California Western School of Law where he was a published member of Law Review. Before establishing his law office, Mr. Webb attained Junior Partner status just prior to entering his fourth year with the law firm of Wild, Carter & Tipton, APC. Mr. Webb serves as paneled mediator for two California County Superior Courts and as Judge Pro Tem for the Superior Court of California.. Mr. Webb obtained a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Redlands. He also finished the Honors curriculum while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from Walla Walla University with minors in Religion and Business.. Mr. Webb has the honor of two published works, “International BBB a la eBay” in the California Western International Law Journal and “Brainstorming Meets Online Dispute Resolution” with the American Review of International Arbitration at Columbia Law School. In the Fall of 2010, Mr. Webb was honored by his alma mater in an article highlighting his accomplishments, “Raising the Bar“. (links below). He has authored two courses for the Department of Professional Studies at National University: “Mediation Fundamentals” and “Workplace Communication and Conflict Resolution” and has served as both moderator and speaker on the subjects of Enforcing Judgments and Digital Media At Trial. He participated as a speaker and moderator at the National Business Institute’s “How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out)” seminar with attorneys and participants remarking Mr. Webb was the “best mediator” they had ever seen. More recently, he spoke at the 2018 California Alliance of Paralegal Associations: “Advanced Litigation: Tips & Tricks for Collecting on Judgments”.. Mr. Webb has studied abroad extensively in Spain, South America and the South Pacific and speaks conversational Spanish.. Lenden Webb, a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, is admitted and has practiced law in the State of California, The United States Supreme Court and the United States District Courts for the Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of California, the District of Colorado, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Fresno and San Diego County Bar Associations and the American Bar Association.