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Yi Wilkinson is an associate at Shay Glenn LLP, where she focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, strategic patent counseling and IP due diligence investigations. Yi has relevant experience in patent prosecution in many diverse technologies including optics, medical devices, electronics, MEMS and nanotechnology, biochemistry and green technologies.. Prior to joining Shay Glenn, Yi was a patent agent at Stevens Law Group LLP and then at a medical device company in San Jose. Yi was also a summer associate at Knobbe Martens Olsen & Bear LLP. Before entering the legal profession, Yi worked as an optical engineer for KLA-Tencor, Inc., Applied Biosystems, Inc. and New Focus, Inc. in the fields of optics, medical devices and semiconductor metrology equipment. She was also a research staff member at the Department of Biomedical Engineering in Texas A&M University.. Yi received her J.D. from University of California Hastings College of Law, where she was the recipient of Witkin and Cali Excellence Awards in “Law and Bioscience Seminar” and “Bioentrepreneurship Clinic”. In the Clinic, Yi worked with partners at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Morrison & Foerster LLP and DLA Piper LLP to conduct freedom-to-operate analyses for startup companies in the Bay Area. She was also a staff editor of Hastings Science & Technology Law Journal.. Yi received a B.S. in Optical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, graduating the first in the class. She also received a M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. As a result of her doctoral work, Yi is the inventor of one patent and the author of several scientific publications.. Yi is admitted to practice in California and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The current co-chair of the San Mateo County Bar Association's Criminal Law Section, and a frequent guest, and occassional host of KAWL's "Your Legal Rights" program, my focus is criminal defense and representing victims of domestic violence.  I handle misdemeanor and felony cases in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.  I also represent victims of domestic violence in both criminal and family law court.  If you are charged with a committing a crime, or are the victim of domestic violence, I will personally handle every single aspect of your case to get you the best result possible.  On a lighter note, I regularlly organize continuing legal education programs for the county Bar.  These include trainings for attorneys on the topics of wrongful convictions, contempt prosecution and on how to represent clients in local traffic courts.

Roxanne T. Jen is a partner at McDowall Cotter. Roxanne received her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington in 2003 and earned her law degree and M.B.A. degree from the Seattle University School of Law and the Albers School of Business and Economics in 2008. She became certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law in 2016. She is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Washington State Bar Association.. Roxanne is also active in the San Mateo County Bar Association where she has served as a member on various Bar Committees including as Chair of the Barrister’s Section the Lawyer Referral Committee. She is an active member of the County Bar’s Estate Planning and Probate Section and she is a member of WealthCounsel. Roxanne has volunteered time as a pro bono attorney to the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Roxanne and the other members of the firm recognize the importance of service to the firm’s clients and to the community. She is also fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and Cantonese.. In addition to maintaining an active law practice, Roxanne spends time with her husband, Bobby, and their sons. Family activities include hiking, reading, and cooking.

Over the past 35 years I have successfully litigated hundreds of civil actions, including cases relating to personal injury, wrongful death, real property, civil rights, employment, construction, elder abuse and estate disputes.  In addition to trying a number of cases to verdict, I have handled a variety of civil appeals, including two cases that have been published, Graham v. Beers (1994) 30 1656 and Stewart v. City of Pismo Beach (1995) 35 1600. Additionally, I have served as a managing and supervising attorney at various times during the past twenty years.

My name is Alex Biddle and I am the founder of Biddle Law, a law firm dedicated to estate planning, probate and trust law. Please browse my website to learn more about how your experience with me will be a simple and cost-effective process.. I am a thoughtful, hard-working attorney who was initially attracted to estate planning through love of family. My goal is to provide an unsurpassed level of customer satisfaction in order to foster a long-term relationship. The majority of my work is billed on a flat-fee basis—at very competitive rates—so you can proceed with certainty, knowing that you are getting a great deal. Other law firms bill exclusively by the hour, charging you hundreds of dollars simply for asking questions.. If we proceed on a flat-fee basis, my prices include as much time as you need to ask me questions so that you understand your estate plan. I will also take time with you to fund your trust—i.e., make sure that the trust owns your property. Without proper trust funding, your trust will not do what you intended it to. Many law firms gloss over this point, and when the time comes to funding your trust, you are on your own.. I understand that estate planning presents difficult issues for people to face, but the fact that you are reading this right now tells me that you understand the importance of estate planning. Estate planning is a necessary process that will protect the financial security of your family and loved ones by allowing you to decide what will happen with your property and health decisions.

Mary was born and raised in Texas before moving to the Bay Area in the early 2000s.  Prior to her legal career, she was a public elementary school teacher for over 10 years. Mary was recognized as teacher of the year and won several grants for her school. During that time, she wanted to do more for her students and their families outside of education, so she switched careers to expand her area of reach.. As a trust and estate planning attorney, Mary provides her clients with the highest quality counsel and resources. She explains legal concepts to non-lawyers in terms they can understand. Mary knows the importance of having a personalized estate plan in place and enjoys using her experience and expertise to help families.  She values answering questions, addressing concerns, and customizing estate plans for each client.

Jessica Dayton, a founding partner of ADZ Law, LLP, is a Certified Family Law Specialist who dedicates her practice to representing victims of domestic violence with their civil legal needs, including restraining order, custody and tort cases, as well as advising and advocating for victim’s rights in criminal cases.. Ms. Dayton was the Manager of Legal Services at Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) for 10 years. Prior to that, she advocated for the rights of persons with disabilities on access issues at a plaintiffs' litigation firm. Directly after law school Ms. Dayton clerked for Judge Michael Farrell of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.. Ms. Dayton received her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2003, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont. During law school, she published a legal article titled "The Silencing of a Woman's Choice: Mandatory Arrest and No Drop Prosecution Policies in Domestic Violence Cases," which explores whether mandatory arrest and no drop policies are respectful of survivors' choices and their empowerment. More recently, Ms. Dayton published "Bridging the Gap Between the Civil and Criminal Legal Systems for Domestic Violence Survivors," which details the importance of understanding and pursuing justice for victims in both the civil and criminal court systems.. Ms. Dayton currently serves on the advisory board of the Family Violence Appellate Project, and the boards of directors of WOMEN-SV and the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Dayton has served on the Board of Directors for the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and was the co-chairperson of the San Mateo County Legal Process Committee of the Domestic Violence Council. Ms. Dayton is active in local and national public policy research and advocacy and has worked on many legislative campaigns regarding domestic violence, sexual assault and and victims' rights.. Ms. Dayton also mentors and trains pro bono attorneys. She has been invited to present regarding her practice areas locally and nationally, including to the National Center for Victims of Crime, the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and the San Mateo County Bar Association.

Jeff Curl is a San Francisco bankruptcy attorney dedicated to representing individuals, families and businesses in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, as well as debt settlement. Jeff will take the time to analyze the circumstances unique to each client to help the client make an informed decision. He understands that clients are facing difficult choices, offering a candid and positive approach. Prior to bankruptcy, Jeff was involved in civil litigation, including high profile matters that garnered national media attention. He is an accomplished negotiator in alternative dispute resolution forums. Jeff uses these litigation and settlement skills in bankruptcy proceedings and debt settlement negotiations to benefit his clients.Jeff looks forward to helping every client achieve the best possible solution, and encourages all persons contemplating bankruptcy or debt settlement to contact to him for a consultation.

I use my complex litigation experience to help families dissolve their intimate relationships safely, fairly, and efficiently.  I also help victims of crime seek the justice they deserve.  I am skilled in negotiation, pre-trial discovery, motion practice, trials, and appeals.

Bob received his undergraduate degree at the University at California at Davis in 1976 and his M.B.A. from the University of Santa Clara in 1979. Bob earned his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1982. He obtained a Masters of Law in Taxation in 2001 from Golden Gate University.. Bob is active in the County Bar where he has served as a member on various Bar Committees including as Chair of the Lawyer Referral Committee. He is an active member of the County Bar’s Estate Planning and Probate Section having co-founded the County Bar’s Elder Law Section aimed at providing local attorneys with an array of resources when dealing with elder law issues. He is a member of WealthCounsel, a nationwide group of attorneys dedicated to expanding the knowledge of its attorney members, the Peninsula Estate Planning Council where he serves as a board member and he is a charter member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. He is a member and past President of the Peninsula Estate Planning Counsel. Bob has volunteered time as a pro bono attorney to the San Mateo County Legal Aid Society. Bob and the other members of the firm recognize the importance of service to the firm’s clients and to the community.. Bob’s publications include: Of Hearts and Minds (Guardians and Trustees); Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs; Planning Strategies for Grandparents; A Will or a Trust, that is the Question. He has also co-authored a book – What to do When a Loved One Dies. He has lectured extensively, have taught law school courses in corporations and presented on numerous estate planning topics.. Bob’s awards and recognition include: William Nagle, Jr. Award for his service to the County Bar Association, the Dorothy Wolf Award for volunteer work with the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, and numerous San Mateo County Superior Court Commendations for Service as Judge Pro Tem for Settlement Conferences and Small Claims Appeals.. In addition to maintaining an active law practice, Bob shares time with his wife, Chris, and their son, Harry. Family activities include hiking, gardening, crew and volunteer work in support of the environment and an improved society.

Allister is one of just a handful of bilingual English-Chinese attorneys that practices exclusively personal injury law on behalf of injured victims in the Northern California San Francisco Bay Area. He is a licensed attorney in the State of California and a recipient of the 2014 National Academy of Personal Injury Attorney’s Award for Top 10 Attorneys Under the Age of 40.. Allister volunteers his time at public libraries throughout San Mateo County to increase public access to justice. He has participated in the San Mateo County Bar Association’s Lawyers in the Library: Free Legal Clinic Program since 2013. Visit our Facebook Page to find out when the next Free Legal Clinic will take place in your neighborhood.. Past clients and attorneys have endorsed Allister’s legal expertise on various social media and legal sites on the internet, including Yelp, Avvo, Facebook, and Google+.. Allister completed his juris doctorate at the University of San Francisco School of Law. While in Law School, he received the Moot Court Award for Best Oral Argument and the CALI Award for Excellence[1] in Insurance Law. He was a member of the USF Trial Team in the American Association for Justice Trial Advocacy Competition, twice a quarter-finalist in the Advocate of the Year Competition, and a participant in the USF Intensive Advocacy Program.. Even as a licensed attorney, Allister continues to train with attorneys and judges from around the world. He believes that the only way to get better is to keep doing it. In 2014, he successfully completed the National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s (NITA) Deposition Skills and Trial Skills Programs. In 2015, Allister received both NITA's Advocate Designation and Master Advocate Designation.. [1] The CALI Award for Excellence is awarded to the highest scoring student in each law school class.