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Paul Schuck represents plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, typically technology related.  Mr. Schuck focuses on patent litigation and has litigated patent disputes involving a broad array of technologies ranging from biotech to software to mechanical devices such oil drilling equipment and gaming machines.  He also has extensive experience with trade secret, trademark, right of publicity and licensing matters.  His practice has included matters in district courts across the . Schuck also regularly counsels clients on intellectual property matters in order to avoid future liabilities.  In addition, Mr. Schuck has handled appellate matters before the Federal Circuit, the Ninth Circuit and California Appellate Courts.

Over 25 years legal practice involving Investment Management, Employee Benefits, Securities, Tax, Executive Compensation, SEC, DOL, IRS, FINRA, OCC, FDIC, Broker Dealers, Registered Investment Advisers, Financial Institutions, Legislation, Insurance Companies, Fiduciary Transactions, Regulatory Compliance, ERISA, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Exchange Act, Investment Company Act, Private Equity, Fund Formation, Hedge Funds, Investment Vehicles, Collective Investment Vehicles, Regulatory ComplianceSpecialties: ERISA and Securities Law regulation of qualified retirement plan products and services, and related investment advisory and broker dealer issues.

Our firm specializes in complex business cases with a specialty in business, securities & intellectual property law. We have offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and have represented clients across the country

Noah Hagey is the managing partner of BraunHagey & Borden LLP, a boutique firm that protects businesses, investors and entrepreneurs in high-stakes legal disputes in California, New York and around the country. He has successfully prosecuted and defended dozens of bet-the-company cases for Fortune 500 companies, private businesses, foreign sovereigns, and other clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. Noah also has served as general counsel to several companies and routinely consults private equity and hedge funds regarding litigation risk, pre- and post-exit due diligence, and other liability issues.. Under Noah’s leadership, the firm has secured ground-breaking judgments and settlements exceeding several billion dollars, including a highly publicized Top-100 national trial judgment. BHB is one of the only litigation firms to have successfully dismissed and resolved over 40 class actions without a single class ever certified against a firm client.. As lead trial counsel, Noah has led client victories in cases involving trademark, patent, financial services, business torts, class actions, and other civil matters. He is a regular contributor to industry press on litigation involving financial services firms and, in particular, liability arising against private equity funds and their portfolio companies. Noah’s decisions have been featured in various industry and legal publications, including Reuters, National Law Journal, Law360, HedgeFundNet, Futures, CFO and The Recorder. He also has been featured on Bloomberg Television and other news organizations regarding regulatory and litigation issues.

NEIL HALLINAN, a third-generation trial attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the founder and lead attorney at the Hallinan Law Firm, with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Hallinan spent a decade as a public defender, most notably in Oakland, CA where he secured complete victories on a range of cases from murder and 3-strikes prosecutions to low level misdemeanors, including hundreds of DUI cases, more than fifteen of which he tried to verdict.. In his career, Mr. Hallinan has tried more than forty-five trials to verdict and conducted the defense in hundreds of preliminary hearings, in several different counties in Northern California. Since the establishment of the Hallinan Law Firm, Mr. Hallinan has taken on cases in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz Counties, and has represented witnesses in federal and state court prosecutions.

Nate Kelly is a business attorney, startup specialist, and securities law expert with extensive experience negotiating commercial contracts:. $100M+ in securities transactions;$100M+ in start-up client revenue; and$100M+ negotiated settlements.. ADVISOR: Nate Kelly offers strategic advising for businesses, brands, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, nonprofits, political organizations, and startups; from concept, to operations, to sale; negotiating high level partnerships; and successfully guiding clients through a multitude of complex and important matters.. ADVOCATE: Nate Kelly serves as private counsel, corporate officer, board member; as well as a public and private advocate for business, civic, environmental, charitable organizations, in additional to advocating on behalf of political issues as well as candidates for local, statewide, and national political offices.. Recognized as a Business Law Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in both Northern and Southern California, 2016-2022.

My professional relationships with my clients are hands-on, friendly, and personal. I pride myself on being someone clients can relate to and trust. I encourage clients to call whenever they have questions. I think every client should choose an attorney with whom they feel comfortable, and who gives clear, intelligent answers to their questions.  I have tried many cases to juries in numerous Bay Area counties, as well as to judges and arbitrators.  I achieve good settlements in most cases, but do not hesitate to go to court when necessary to get what's fair for my client.

Ms. Nichols is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in HR/employment law. She provides effective legal representation and advice to employees. Her advice is measured, concise and tailored based upon the needs of the client.. A subject matter expert, aware of trends in business and law, her solutions are innovative but always practical.. Born in the US and raised in Australia, Sarah Nichols, founder of Nichols Law, grew up loving time on the beach and in the outback. She has been a business owner and a partner in a The American Lawyer 100 law firm with offices across the globe.. Sarah represents individuals in relation to their discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. She assists employees negotiating their exits from their employers. She is a tough and conscientious advocate for her clients and believes having experience on both sides makes her a better attorney.. Sarah is a skilled public speaker, author, coach, and HR expert. She has taught at both Berkeley and Hastings Law Schools and is a member of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law. Sarah is a frequent speaker for associations as well as private employers and provides compliance and liability prevention training for managers. She is passionate about different cultures in the workplace, closing the pay gap and involved in the community through her support for Equal Rights Advocates.

Mr. Quadra is a trial attorney with extensive litigation experience in class actions and cases involving employment issues, unfair business practices, business disputes, civil rights, police misconduct, municipal law, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He has tried cases in state and federal courts.

Mr. Morales has been in private practice since 1991 and has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of breaking the law. He practices criminal defense in all counties in California, handling misdemeanors, felonies and juvenile cases. Throughout his years as a criminal defense attorney Mr. Morales has been interviewed numerous times on television while defending high-profile clients and was an expert commentator for Fox News on the Scott Peterson murder trial. He also has been quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle as well as the San Jose Mercury News and other newspapers.. Chris is an aggressive trial attorney who tries all types of cases including: DUI's, sexual assault, child molestation, three strikes cases, possession of drugs, assault, murder cases and all types of white collar crimes. He handles the toughest cases and has won the respect of judges and prosecutors alike for his tenacious and intelligent defense of his clients.

Mr. Hennigh is a first chair trial attorney who has consistently produced victories in a multitude of jury tirals, bench trials, and arbitrations in high stakes, crisis level or bet-the-company complex commercial matters.  He has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and SuperLawyers, for his practice in construction law.  Chambers USA writes that Mr. Hennigh "is a prominent construction trial lawyer" whom their sources say is "extremely well known and well respected."

Michael M. Astanehe focuses on employee, tenant, & investor rights, litigation, and real estate matters throughout California.  He has successfully represented plaintiffs in litigation, arbitration and at administrative hearings.  He graduated from UC Hastings, College of the Law in 2016.

Matthew C. Helland's confidence, perseverance, and attention to detail are invaluable to furthering his client's cause.  Handling both large class actions and individual matters throughout this career, Matt has developed a record of success in significant and complex litigation.. Matt’s cases involve a variety of issues, including wage and hour rights, WARN Act violations, breach of contract, Truth in Lending Act claims, and severance negotiations.  Matt litigates each of his cases with the same zealous advocacy and passionate protection of his clients’ rights, whether the case involves millions of dollars and thousands of clients, or thousands of dollars and one individual.. Matt is licensed in both California and Minnesota.. While attending the University of Minnesota Law School, Matt was a staff member and Managing Tribute Editor of the University of Minnesota Journal of Global Trade. He also participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic, representing the interests of children as a student attorney in both Family and Juvenile Court.

Mari Bandoma Callado is an associate attorney at The Dolan Law Firm. Her practice focuses on employment litigation, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. She also represents individuals injured and families of loved ones who have died due to the fault of others, including in elder abuse and neglect lawsuits.. In 2017, Mari was selected as a "Rising Star" in the Northern California edition of SuperLawyers magazine, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This distinction is based on a peer review process and is awarded to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 or in practice for less than 10 years.. Prior to joining The Dolan Law Firm, Mari represented clients in complex litigation and employment matters. She has represented employees in wage and hour claims, including minimum wage violations, overtime, meal and rest breaks, and classification of employees as exempt and non-exempt. She also worked as a research attorney for the Honorable Judge Stuart Hing in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.. Mari completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley with a major in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Education. She received her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law where she was recognized for her Pro Bono work and served on the Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal.  During law school, she externed for administrative law judges at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and Merit Systems Protection Board.. Mari has served on the Board of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California since 2013.  She also serves on the Barristers' Committee of the California Employment Lawyers Association, the Diversity Committee of the Consumer Attorneys of California and regularly volunteers at the Legal Aid at Work's Workers' Rights Clinic.

Kristine is an experienced litigator with extensive training in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Kristine returned to school in 2005 as a single parent following her own divorce, and her commitment to her clients is grounded in having personally experienced the stress and uncertainty that often goes hand in hand with even the most amicable of divorces.. Kristine strongly believes in the importance of reducing the level of conflict whenever possible, regardless of which process option is utilized. This is particularly true when there are children. Kristine can assist with premarital agreements, parentage actions, post-marital agreements, dissolution and legal separation, and with post-judgment custody and support matters.. Kristine is presently accepting cases in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and San Mateo Counties.

Kristen is a talented family law attorney and mediator who has built out her knowledge and experience in complex matters, including asset/property division, school choice, custody, spousal support, and post-judgment modifications. She is dedicated to achieving the right outcomes for her clients and knows how to handle the most sensitive and contentious issues.. Kristen has a particular specialty in child custody and support. Her focus is to put the needs of children first when there is conflict, and to rebuild safe and secure environments in which children can thrive.. Originally from Puyallup, Washington, Kristen has made the Bay Area her home since 2002. Outside of work, she spends her time volunteering for her children’s elementary and middle schools, making costumes for her daughter’s ballet school, walking her dog, and maintaining a small garden. She loves to be outdoors with her family and hiking in the mountains.

Kimberly is a founding partner of the law firm Lewellen Family Law Group P.C., a practice focused exclusively on family law. She is a trial attorney and mediator who specializes in matters involving high conflict parties and challenging legal issues in complex family law litigation. Kimberly is certified as a family law specialist by the State Bar of California.. Kimberly has dedicated her practice to advising clients in garden variety divorces to individuals involved in high-stakes, complex financial and custody matters. With deep experience in complex family law litigation and premarital agreements, Kimberly helps her clients navigate challenging circumstances to achieve successful outcomes. She understands the need to keep sensitive family matters private and that the most successful outcome is negotiated settlement in a discrete manner.. Kimberly concentrates her practice in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, separation, paternity, custody, domestic abuse, and premarital, post-marital, and marital settlement agreements. She has established strong relationships with some of the State's best experts on family law matters. She regularly leads a team of these experts to help her clients obtain the best possible outcomes in their situation.. For clients who choose to proceed with their family matter in mediation with full document process services for filing and service, Lewellen Family Law Group offers below market rates for the purpose of encouraging settlement in a neutral and supportive environment. This benefit for parties who hire her as a mediator applies to the case no matter the net worth or income levels of the parties. Lewellen | Strebe has an in-house forensic accountant who is also a mediator. For mediations involving financial issues, Kimberly and George co-mediate on cases that may require advanced financial analysis. This service stems from the firm's core value of serving others and wanting to help them in a time of great need regardless of their financial circumstances.. Our firm primarily serves clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento area but have represented clients throughout Northern California. We have offices in San Francisco and Sacramento.. Kimberly is admitted to practice in California state courts and all federal U.S. District Courts in California.

Julia Wobbe is the founder of Wobbe Tenant Law, PC, a San Francisco-based firm dedicated to fighting for tenants’ rights. With a deep passion for justice and a sharp focus on holding landlords accountable, Julia Wobbe has built a practice centered on securing fair compensation for tenants facing unlawful treatment.. With over a decade of experience in tenant advocacy, Julia Wobbe understands the challenges renters face and works tirelessly to level the playing field. Whether navigating legal complexities or negotiating strong settlements, Julia Wobbe is committed to protecting tenants and ensuring they get the justice they deserve.. Julia was selected to the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Northern California Super Lawyer list by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Northern California receive this distinction.. When not in the trenches advocating for tenants, Julia Wobbe enjoys working out, hiking in the Bay Area, and exploring the local food scene.

Joseph Tobener, managing partner at Tobener Ravenscroft LLP, combines combines his deep expertise in state and local tenant and housing rights laws to provide aggressive representation for his cleints. He offers easy-to-understand asistance and personal care to a diverse clientele.. Joe was selected to the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Northern California Super Lawyer list by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Northern California receive this distinction.. Tobener Ravenscroft LLP is the leading tenant rights law firm in California and has been in business for twenty years. The firm has recovered more than $100 million on behalf of its clients, assisting more than 20,000 tenants through wrongful evictions, intractable repair issues, landlord harassment and tenant discrimination, habitability issues, landlord sexual harassment, and landlord-caused injuries.The firm has a 99% success rate.. The firm has won two law firm of the year awards in California and has been featured in California Lawyer, UC Hastings Magazine, and the Daily Journal. Its lawyers are routinely quoted in leading publications, such as the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times, Wired, the Business Times, and Reuters. Both partners and four associates are Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for the top lawyers in California.. The firm is deeply committed to community activism, sponsoring all its tenant lawyers to volunteer weekly at tenant law nonprofits, contributing nearly 500 hours of community service each year.

John McKay logged many hours defending airlines in litigation before accepting an in-house position as a Claims Attorney at one of the world’s leading aviation insurers. While there, he co-managed the defense of product liability lawsuits worldwide for The Boeing Company and GE Aviation, in addition to handling claims arising out of the Air France Flight 447 tragedy and several general aviation crashes. Now returned to private practice and dedicated to assisting claimants in similar matters, he is the Managing Attorney for Park Avenue Law LLC, where he concentrates on aviation-related wrongful death and personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, as well as jet and turboprop purchases and sales. Park Avenue Law has offices in Winter Park, Florida, Toronto, and San Francisco. John is licensed to practice in eight U.S. states, as well as England and Ontario. He holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings.. John has a B.A. with Distinction from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was a member of the school’s Moot Court team and received its Best Advocate Award at graduation. He has served on state and local ethics and professionalism committees for attorneys, and was one of the co-founders of the Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court, dedicated to fostering jury trial skills and professionalism in young attorneys who are getting started in practice.

Jim Lucey is a senior associate at Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. Mr. Lucey completed his undergraduate education at the University of San Francisco, majoring in business administration. Mr. Lucey went on to earn his juris doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1992. Mr. Lucey has more than twenty years of litigation experience in both state and federal Courts, including countless jury trials to verdict, bench trials to verdict, appeals (in the California State Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit), and arbitrations. Mr. Lucey also has extensive experience resolving matters through the use of ADR processes such as early neutral evaluations, private mediations, and settlement conferences.

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.

Jason Goldwater represents companies in litigation, arbitration and mediation, primarily in employment matters. He also provides highly tailored advice and counsel to employers of all sizes on emerging issues — such as pay transparency and reporting requirements, mass employment arbitrations, and drug testing compliance — as well as other complex issues — such as meal and rest break policies, leaves of absence, FLSA and California Wage & Hour compliance, etc. Jason also has experience conducting internal investigations, providing guidance on company policies and procedures, advising on offer letters and termination/severance agreements, and all other issues facing employers in California and the United States.. In litigation, Jason represents companies of all sizes, ranging from the largest Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies, to closely held corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. His clients have included household names in the technology, biotechnology, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing industries, among others.. In addition, Jason has extensive cross-border experience representing international companies and dealing with international discovery and litigation issues (such as depositions outside the United States, sovereign immunity claims, Hague Convention procedures, and so forth). Besides employment litigation, he has also represented clients in commercial litigation and product-liability litigation, including consumer class-actions, mass-tort class-actions, and multi-district litigations. He has participated in several bench and jury trials, and has experience litigating cases to verdict in both contexts and in arbitration. Finally, Jason represents companies and individuals in anti-SLAPP matters regarding protected speech.. Jason is fluent in French and proficient in Spanish.. Prior ExperienceJason has deep experience in employment and commercial litigation. Before joining Faegre Drinker, he served at as a partner at an AmLaw 100 firm in San Diego handling single plaintiff, class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases. Jason also owned his own civil litigation practice. He has represented clients throughout California’s state and federal courts, as well as California’s Court of Appeal and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Jason was also an associate at a global firm in San Francisco.. While in law school, Jason served as a student attorney in the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, and as a summer honors intern with the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission.. Personal InterestsJason is a licensed private pilot, was born and raised in France, and loves to travel the world and explore different cultures.

Jacqueline Ravenscroft is a partner at Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. She has represented hundreds of tenants in wrongful eviction, habitability, and personal injury claims and helped secure millions on behalf of clients.  Jacqueline was selected to the 2017 Northern California Rising Star list by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice.  Only 2.5% of attorneys in Northern California receive this distinction.. Tobener Ravenscroft LLP is the leading tenant and renters rights firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm has collected millions of dollars on behalf of its clients, assisting more than 10,000 tenants through wrongful evictions, intractable repair issues, landlord harassment and discrimination, and landlord-caused injuries.. The firm has a 95% success rate and won the 2014 SF Bay Guardian Business of the Year. It has been featured in California Lawyer magazine, the Daily Journal, and has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times, Wired, and Reuters. The firm is dedicated to employee activism, and sponsors all of its lawyers to volunteer weekly at legal nonprofits, equaling nearly 500 community hours each year. The firm is respected as a leader in tenant law among its peers and has represented countless attorneys and the San Francisco Tenants Union.. Jacqueline has completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, double majoring in Politics and Latin American Studies and graduating summa cum laude. Ms. Ravenscroft went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2011. During law school, Ms. Ravenscroft was Executive Editor of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. She also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Witkin Award for Excellence. Ms. Ravenscroft has been involved in tenant rights since law school.  Since then, she has represented hundreds of tenants in wrongful eviction, habitability, and personal injury claims.  She is experienced in trials, arbitrations, and Rent Board hearings.. Tobener Ravenscroft LLP has helped tenants deal with variety of other issues such as rent control violations, illegal rent increases, foreclosures, negotiating buy-outs, security deposit, and negotiation of residential & commercial leases.. Call today to speak to one of our experienced and passionate attorneys.

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.