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Jennifer Ani brings more than 30 years of experience in family law to her role at Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC. Since being admitted to the California Bar in 1993, she has dedicated her career to representing individuals and families facing the difficulties of divorce, custody disputes, child and spousal support issues, and matters involving domestic violence. Her practice also includes more complex concerns such as visitation disputes, guardianships, conservatorships, post-judgment modifications, and protecting the interests of unmarried parents.. Over the years, Jennifer has served clients through private firms, nonprofit organizations, and her own successful solo practice. This diverse background has sharpened her litigation and negotiation skills while deepening her ability to advocate for both parents and children. Her commitment to serving families has earned her professional recognition, including awards honoring her advocacy and community service.. Jennifer received her Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, after earning her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis. She remains active in local and statewide legal associations and frequently shares her knowledge through speaking engagements, published works, and volunteer efforts. Clients and colleagues alike value her compassionate, straightforward approach, as she works tirelessly to protect her clients’ rights and help them achieve stability during life’s most challenging transitions.

Igor Shoiket is a registered patent attorney and a highly experienced intellectual property counselor and litigator with expertise in complex matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and in federal district courts nationwide.. Mr. Shoiket focuses his practice on intellectual property counseling, patent and trademark prosecution, patent infringement litigation, trademark infringement litigation, copyright infringement litigation, patent reexaminations and reissue proceedings, product clearance opinions, due diligence investigations, copyright, trademark and trade secret issues.. Mr. Shoiket has counseled clients in intellectual property matters in a wide range of technologies including computer software and hardware, internet technologies, optics and electronics, biotechnology, medical devices, mechanical devices, semiconductor design and fabrication, and consumer goods.. Mr. Shoiket has extensive experience in developing litigation strategy and managing all aspects of litigation from discovery to trial, including e-discovery, depositions, pre- and post-trial motions, and claim construction proceedings in patent cases. Ha has significant ADR experience including lead roles in mediations and arbitrations, extensive experience in licensing and enforcement negotiations, and a proven ability to drive legal disputes to timely and cost-efficient resolution.. Mr. Shoiket is a University of California, Berkeley-educated biotechnology professional with nine years of experience in laboratory and management positions at Bio-Rad Laboratories.. Mr. Shoiket is fluent in Russian.

I'm a former federal prosecutor and a seasoned trial attorney with more than 15 years of experience litigating in federal and state courts. My practice focuses on white-collar criminal investigations and litigation resulting from them, including regulatory issues and corporate litigation. He guides his clients with clear advice about their options, legal risks, and—most importantly—the full spectrum of their rights that I will vigorously protect. At each step of the way, I look for efficient and cost-effective solutions. I have a long track record of securing successful outcomes for his clients with this approach.. I've investigated and litigated fraud cases, including securities fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, mail fraud, wire fraud, and health care fraud. Many of my cases involved parallel government civil investigations, such as SEC enforcement actions and False Claims Act investigations. As an AUSA, Patrick was tasked with training new AUSAs about the prosecution of fraud cases and the interplay between commonly investigated financial crimes. I've also coordinated a multi-agency financial crimes task force with a number of law enforcement stake holders, and served as the Health Care Fraud Coordinator for my office. My background in diverse white collar matters enables me to provide focused advice about navigating similar investigations and prosecutions.

I was born and raised in San Francisco. Since graduating from UC Berkeley School of Law, I have been representing clients throughout the Bay Area. As the son of immigrants, I understand the sacrifice that goes into every individual’s work. I devote each day of my law practice to empowering my clients.. Following law school, I represented injured workers as an associate at a firm in Oakland, California. I also have experience representing insurance companies, self-insured employers, and third party administrators. My experience as an insurance defense attorney gave me an understanding of how workers' compensation claims are handled by insurance companies.

I live in Oakland and work in San Francisco.  I also travel throughout the Bay Area if required to meet with someone with mobility or transportation issues.. I have three children, one of whom is in college, one at Bishop O'Dowd and one at Corpus Christi School.  I will be practicing for many years!

I enjoy working with clients in helping them find solutions to their financial problems. I get to know all of my clients and develop a professional relationship. No two cases are alike. It's one of the best feelings in the world when I send my client a letter at the conclusion of the case, letting them know that now they are - debt free. I feel very fortunate that I get to help people for a living and do what I love.

I assist clients with business disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, complex commercial disputes, real estate disputes, contract negotiation, corporate governance issues, supplier disputes, dealer and distributor disputes, lease negotiation and disputes, and director and officer liability issues.  I have been a trial lawyer for 25 years and since 1988 have tried cases to verdict in the California Superior Court, United States District Court, and United States Tax Court.  I have also resolved many disputes by mediation and arbitration.

I am an in-house litigation counsel with Expedia

I am an attorney with substantial litigation experience. I have successfully represented numerous clients in complex, multi-party litigation with liability exposure in excess of $35 million. As a result, I have saved clients millions of dollars.. I have a broad range of experience, including professional liability, premises liability, products liability, personal injury, criminal, appeals, contract disputes, real property disputes, and more.. In addition to a successful litigation practice, I have served as general counsel for various businesses handling their day-to-day business matters, contract negotiations, risk management, corporate issues, and all other legal issues that may arise.

I am a trial attorney with a focus on disputed inheritance cases, such as trust contests and estate/probate, as well as defending trustees against claims.  My practice covers pre-litigation dispute resolution, litigation, mediation, negotiated settlement, trials and appeals.  My practice covers most of California, with an emphasis in the counties in the Bay Area, which are Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.  I have been recognized as a California Super Lawyer each year since 2015 and nationally as a Best Lawyer since 2021 for my practice in trust and estate litigation.

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and University of California, Hastings College of the Law.  I began my legal career at large international law firms.  Rebecca Kassekert and I started PMRK Law, LLP because we share a passion of representing business and individuals as plaintiffs in complex and complicated legal matters, especially against insurance companies. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three boys. I am also a dedicated community servant, including serving on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of San Diego.

I am a full-time family law mediator. I work with couples to create their own enforceable settlement agreements without having to go through court litigation.  I mediate in the following areas: divorce mediation, custody mediation, mediation of domestic partner and same sex marriage dissolutions, premarital mediations, postmarital mediations and other financial or property agreements between unmarried or married/partnered couples.

I am a founding partner of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C., and practice in the areas of bankruptcy and consumer litigation. In bankruptcy, I represent both consumer debtors and businesses in chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters. In consumer litigation, I represent consumers in litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Rosenthal Act and has handled cases in those areas before both state and federal courts. I also have experience with appeals, having worked on cases before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Moradi Neufer LLP. My practice is dedicated to the representation of families and individuals in resolving divorce and family law matters. I work closely with clients in fashioning a customized approach to resolve their case, whether through focused negotiations or aggressive litigation.

For over 14 years, Mr. Baello has litigated high stakes family law actions in three of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States - the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York City. Through this diversity of experience, he has the expertise and adaptability to obtain favorable results through trial or settlement in varied situations and tribunals.. Ernest is a Certified Family Law Specialist (“CFLS”) per the California Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a graduate of the renowned National Family Law Trial Institute. Mr. Baello provides comprehensive and strategic representation in complicated and high conflict cases.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ernest was a software developer for the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. By working in computer science, he learned how to efficiently break down large scale problems into manageable pieces that can be solved step by step.. Mr. Baello has extensive experience in all phases of complex divorce and parentage litigation. Ernest has represented hundreds of individuals, including professionals and high net worth clients, in matters involving custody, child support, spousal support, property division, domestic violence, move-aways, business valuations, equity compensation, post-judgment requests, and premarital and postmarital agreements.

Erik Peterson represents people who've been injured by medical malpractice and personal injury in California and Hawaii. Mr. Peterson has been selected by SuperLawyers for 10 years, is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for having the highest ethical standards and professionalism, was selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society consisting of less than one-half of 1 percent of American lawyers and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has successfully tried medical malpractice, maritime, wrongful termination, and automobile accident cases and co-tried a case involving a brain-injured plaintiff that resulted in a $21 million verdict with interest and costs. Mr. Peterson is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Association for Justice, AAJ, and Consumer Attorneys of California.

Elsa is licensed to practice law in France and in California. Before moving to California, in 2001, she practiced in Paris for several years as a Tax attorney, analyzing tax structures for domestic and E.U./U.S. cross-border transactions/financing, and representing corporate clients undergoing tax audits.. After working in business litigation for six years at the San Francisco Offices of Flynn, Delich & Wise, in IP and business litigation, she founded Beker Berry in 2009 developing a boutique practice for startups and international families of the Bay Area, with a focus on business litigation, family law and international estate planning.. Elsa graduated as valedictorian in contract law from the University of Rene Descartes School of Law (Paris V). She holds an Advanced Master’s Degree (“DESS”) in International Litigation and a Master’s Degree in Corporate and Tax Law. She was awarded an academic merit scholarship by Golden Gate University School of Law where she completed her LL.M in U.S. Law. While she assists start-ups as a part-time general counsel, on an as-needed basis, her focus has mostly become family law.. Elsa has a real passion for family conflict resolution, ensuring that any opportunity to fairly and amicably settle divorce proceedings has been explored before contemplating litigation, leveraging the benefits of prompt and fair settlement so that the parties can move on with their life and co-parent amicably. She has handled many divorces involving interstate and international issues.

Edwin Bridges graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, San Francisco. He has a lifelong love and keen understanding of not only the Latin American Culture but many different cultures around the world. He is a member of CAAA, California Applicant's Attorney Association.. Edwin Bridges is the founder of the Bridges Law Firm, which he established approximately 18 years ago in the Mission District. At the Bridges Law Firm, we’re about you. We have a passion for the law and how it can help our clients who have been injured on the job. We understand the demands placed on you because of your accident.We fight for your rights and your benefits. We’re experienced with injured workers who may be more comfortable speaking:· Spanish· Portuguese· Farsi· Tagalog· We offer translators for other languages. What We BelieveWe believe in being attentive to you.We believe in being compassionate to you.We believe in being committed to you.We believe in being reliable for you.We believe in getting the best possible results for you.. SERVICESWe start with understanding your individual situation. Then we work to get the medical and wage benefits injured workers are entitled to under the California Workers’ Compensation Law.What’s Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?· Medical treatment.· Monetary payments as a means of support.· Monetary payments for permanent disability resulting from the injury.· Monetary payments for families in case of death resulting from industrial accidents and a burial allowance.· Monetary vouchers for schooling and education when injuries don’t allow for return to regular or altered work (for injuries before 1/1/13).

Donald Douglas Bend is founder of the Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm providing legal counsel to small businesses and startups. With a background in Political Science and History, Doug graduated summa cum laude from Drake University and went on to earn his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He also holds a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Nebraska. He has been recognized in various publications such as The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Fox Business, MSN, Inc., and Forbes. Originally from Omaha, Doug now resides in the Bay Area with his wife and two children. He enjoys exploring the diverse offerings of the Bay Area.

Civil rights attorney with more than a decade of experience and several hundred lawsuits as lead counsel. Admitted to practice in every district in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Family Law Specialist.. In my free time, I enjoy hula, hiking, running, scuba diving, swimming and exploring.

Born Aurora, Illinois; admitted to bar,  Illinois; , U.S. Supreme Court; , California; , New York, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; , Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Education: Purdue University (B.S., in Civil Engineering); Stanford University (M.S., in Civil Engineering and Construction Management); University of California at Berkeley (M.B.A., in Finance and Real Estate); Northwestern University, School of Law, Chicago ; University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco (J.D.); Institute on International and Comparative Law, Paris, France. Assistant Attorney General and Chief of Environmental Litigation Division, Attorney General of Illinois, Chicago.. Arbitrator, California State Construction Contract Arbitration Committee, California Office of Administrative Hearings.

Ben Riley has tried nearly 30 cases to verdict before juries, judges and arbitrators.  He specializes in trade secret, patent, and other intellectual property issues, and also in commercial litigation including trust and estate litigation in which he has recovered approximately $20 million for charitable clients.  He also has an active arbitration practice.. Ben co-led a 6-week securities class action trial, alleging $250 million in damages, and obtained a defense verdict.  The Daily Journal cited the case as the largest defense jury trial victory for the year.  He was awarded a California Lawyer of the Year award for his work leading a team of lawyers enforcing a trust for the Japanese-American women and girls of San Francisco against the YWCA.

As Partner at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP, Tony regularly counsels registered investment advisers, private fund managers, and digital asset companies in regulatory and operational matters, including fund formation and structure, registration, and compliance. He provides a full suite of legal services to the investment management community, including hedge fund, private equity fund, venture capital fund, mutual fund formation, adviser registration, counterparty documentation, SEC, CFTC, NFA and FINRA matters, seed deals, hedge fund due diligence, employment and compensation matters, and routine business matters.. Tony's areas of practice include:. When he is not working, he enjoys playing basketball and coaching his two young children's sports teams, snowboarding in the mountains of Colorado, or body boarding in Hawai'i.