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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.

Jennifer Emmaneel is a civil defense trial attorney with extensive experience in the areas of public entity representation, trust and estate litigation, complex litigation, construction defect disputes, business and personal injury litigation, appellate work, and partition referee representation.Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Pre-Law from CSU, Chico, and later earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. In addition to her law practice, Jennifer has taught legal writing and research and moot court at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco.. Jennifer frequently speaks to fellow attorneys, insurance companies and industry trade groups on a variety of topics. Her most recent speaking engagements include “Design Immunity as a Form of Loss Control”, “Dangerous Conditions: What Every Public Entity Needs to Know”, “MSJ to Published Opinion, Building the Record of Thimon v. City of Newark”, “Preparing Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication” and “Bow Wow Meow: Planning for Our Beloved Pets”.. Representative Engagements include Thimon v. City of Newark (2020) 44 745 (Court of Appeal upheld the trial court’s grant of summary judgment for McDowall Cotter APC client, City of Newark holding that a particular crosswalk was not a dangerous condition of public property).. Jennifer’s publications include: Hiding Behind Policy: Confusing Compensations with Indemnification, 30 Golden Gate U.L. Rev. 637 (2000); Beyond Wrongful Adoption: Expanding Adoption Agency Liability to Include a Duty to Investigate and a Duty to Warn, 29 Golden Gate U.L. Rev. 181 (1999).. An advocate for advancing women and increasing diversity in the legal profession, Jennifer is currently an active board member of the San Mateo County Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Section, as well as a member of the California Women Lawyers’ Gender Equity Task Force, the San Mateo County Bar Association’s and Social Justice Task Force, and the Association of Defense Counsel’s Diversity Committee. Jennifer is also a member of the San Mateo County Bar Association’s Publications Committee and Nominations Committee.. When Jennifer is away from the firm, she enjoys playing roller derby, roller skating (quads, not inline!), and participating in Spartan races. She also serves on Peninsula Roller Derby’s Board of Directors and volunteers for local non-profit organizations Cat Town and Project Bay Cat.

Jeffrey R. Windsor, Esq., is an attorney and mediator, practicing in Hawaii and California.  Beginning his civil litigation practice in insurance defense, Mr. Windsor has defended large corporations, governmental entities, small businesses, architects, contractors, brokers, and individuals in construction defect, personal injury, non-disclosure, contract, fraud, and employment actions.  Mr. Windsor has also represents plaintiffs in personal injury, construction defect, contract, bad faith, and employment cases.  Admitted to practice in the state courts of Hawaii and California, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California and the District of Hawaii, Mr. Windsor has tried cases to jury and bench verdicts and consistently obtained favorable results.. As a mediator, Mr. Windsor trained at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, the University of California Hastings College of the Law, and with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.  He is an alternative dispute resolution panelist, facilitator, and pro tem with the State Bar of California, Dispute Prevention and Resolution of Hawaii, and with Northern California’s superior courts, Bar Associations, and resolution centers.  He has mediated, litigated, managed, tried, arbitrated and settled hundreds of cases ranging from multi-party, complex actions to disputes before an action has been filed.  He assists the parties in evaluating their respective positions and in cost-effectively achieving results.

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.

In her representation of Silicon Valley’s high earners or their spouses, Jennifer Crum draws upon more than 20 years of experience untangling complex assets acquired in the unique tech economy.. Jennifer combines her mastery of high-asset marital dissolutions with compassion for the emotional and personal transition her clients are experiencing. She is among an elite group of California attorneys recognized as a Certified Family Law Specialist.. Expert Guidance in Complex Divorces. Jennifer is highly experienced in divorces involving venture capital, hedge funds, private equity, privately held companies, professional practices and real estate interests.. Her clients include prominent entrepreneurs and leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area who value privacy and discretion in their personal matters.. Known for customized, big-picture and forward-facing strategies, Jennifer strengthens clients’ positions across a wide range of divorce resolution forums. She has gone the distance to achieve her clients’ goals—before private judges and in public courtrooms—and has negotiated settlements that allow her clients to move on with their lives positively.. Deep Resources for Clients. The sophistication of her clients’ assets often requires Jennifer to use resources from her extensive network. She collaborates with forensic accountants, investment advisors, family wealth offices, tax and corporate counsel, estate planners and psychologists. The goal is to optimize client outcomes during dissolution negotiations, particularly on wealth portfolios that include stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, management fees and carried interests, and complex real estate structures.. Jennifer’s client-centric approach prioritizes responsiveness, communication and hands-on guidance to help clients control their futures and their families’ well-being.. An outdoor enthusiast and proud mother of daughters, Jennifer is an alumna of UC Berkeley and earned her J.D. from University of San Francisco. Super Lawyers magazine has recognized Jennifer since 2009 as a Northern California “Super Lawyer.” Jennifer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where she serves as a mentor leader.

I work with clients to resolve their disputes, including business, estate and trust, intellectual property (trade secrets and copyright), employment (including ERISA) and creditors' rights issues. I have tried, arbitrated and mediated disputes for clients as plaintiffs and defendants with resolutions of up to $47 million throughout California and in Washington, D.C., Boston and New York and other states as well as Mexico. I team with clients to plan and implement a strategy to efficiently resolve disputes.. I serve as Secretary of the Executive Committee of the State Bar Litigation Section and am active with our local bar association (currently the Conference of Delegates and Buslness Litigation Section and former president of the San Mateo County Bar Association), AYSO, and the community.  I enjoy time with my family and traveling, as well as sailing, swimming, backpacking, skiing, and reading.. Please note that any descriptions, recommendations, ratings, or testimonials on this profile are not meant to guarantee or predict the outcome of any specific matter.

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.

I represent business owners as general counsel in corporate matters and in civil litigation, business disputes, breach of contract cases, commercial real estate matters and insurance claims.. As general counsel, I assist clients with strategic business decisions, including legal entity formation and entity conversions. My services include preparing operating agreements, bylaws and other corporate records, assisting with the purchase and sale of businesses and negotiating owner buyouts.. One of my specialty areas is transportation law. I represent motor carriers, brokers, bus companies, warehouses, and logistics entities in business transactions, litigation, regulatory and DOT/FMCSA proceedings. My work includes preparing and negotiating transportation-related contracts, such as broker-carrier and independent contractor agreements, to facilitate my client's day-to-day operations.

I received my Juris Doctorate Degree from UC Hastings College of the Law with an emphasis in Criminal Law, and received my Bachelor's Degree from UC Berkeley in Rhetoric.  I am a Partner with the Law Offices of Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, a civil litigation firm.. Presently, I specialize in the area of general civil litigation, specifically serious and catastrophic personal injury cases, professional malpractice, bad faith insurance, and business litigation. I specialize in cases involving complex issues of liability and damages. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos as an attorney, I worked with the District Attorneys’ office in San Mateo and San Francisco. I also practiced general civil litigation, specifically in the areas of real estate, contract disputes, and personal injury.. I also served as a JAG officer in the California State Military Reserve, which serves in assisting civil authorities during domestic emergencies and assisting in the mobilization and demobilization process of the National Guard. My duties involved serving as legal counsel to National Guard soldiers regarding domestic legal matters prior to and following their deployment, and other matters related to military law.

I hold a B.S. in Applied Computational Physics from UC Davis, and received my J.D. from University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law.I specialize in helping startups and individual inventors protect inventions in the Internet, software, electrical, and mechanical arts. I enjoy being a patent attorney because it gives me the opportunity to work with entrepreneurial and creative people. I take pride in my work, and enjoy helping my clients build and grow their companies. I care deeply about the success of my clients and I take a personal interest in companies that I represent. For this reason, I have dozens of inventors and clients who can serve as references for my legal aptitude and counsel. Like many of my clients, I am an engineer and entrepreneur myself. This helps me uniquely understand and relate to clients and their perspectives in helping them grow their businesses.

I am a principal at Barulich Dugoni Law Group, Inc., a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law with the State Bar of California Board of Specializaion, and have an LL.M. in taxation. I am priviledged to have been requested, on numerous occasions, to speak to other estate planning attorneys on updates on the law and other legal topics.  I truly enjoy assisting my clients and their families in their estate planning, probate, trust and business needs.  My philosophy is to recommend to my clients options for their legal needs and implement their choice with skill.

H. Yvonne Seeley is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice focuses on dissolution cases involving high asset and complex financial issues such as the division of interests in closely-held businesses, real estate, and equity compensation, including stock options and RSU’s. She also has extensive experience with high-conflict custody matters and relocation/move-away cases.. Ms. Seeley brings over 35 years of civil litigation experience to the firm and represents clients through all phases of family law litigation before private judges and in public courthouses. She is also certified in and practices collaborative law. For clients who choose mediation to resolve their issues, Ms. Seeley acts both as a mediator and as a consulting attorney in the mediation setting.. Her style of advocacy and personal approach to her cases results in favorable outcomes for her clients. When necessary, she engages the expertise of professionals such as forensic accountants, appraisers and psychologists to assist.. Before founding Seeley Family Law Practice, Ms. Seeley worked at Hersh Family Law (San Francisco), the Law Offices of John A. Guthrie (Pleasanton), the Seeley Law Firm (San Mateo), and Seeley & Madigan (San Mateo). In her previous association with civil and family law firms she was lead attorney in bench and jury trials. She has also appeared and argued before the First District Court of Appeals in San Francisco.. Education. MS, Business, Notre Dame De Namur University (2001). JD, San Francisco Law School (1980). BA, San Jose State University (1976). Publications, Writings, Media. Fox 2 TV News (KTVU San Francisco) interview about the COVID-19 pandemic and divorce rates(2021). Your Legal Rights (KALW FM San Francisco) guest appearance on “Using or Resisting Restraining Orders” (2020). “The Impact of the Budget Cutbacks on California Family Law Courts” in Strategies for Family Law in California, 2014 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Developments in California Family Law, published by Thompson Reuters.. “Division of Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units Education” (2012). ABC 7 TV News (KGO San Francisco) interview regarding the implications of the Facebook IPO in the dissolution setting (2012). Distinctions. Board of Directors, CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) (2013-2014). Board of Directors, San Mateo County Women Lawyers Educational Foundation (2014). Palo Alto Bar Association, Co-Chair Family Law Section (2014). Honored as California Women Leader by California Consumer Attorneys of California (2007). President, San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association (2002). Board of Directors, San Mateo County Bar Association (2018-2019, 1996-2002). Who’s Who Top Attorneys of North America. Professional Memberships. State Bar of California. Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). San Mateo County Bar Association. Santa Clara County Bar Association. Palo Alto Area Bar Association. San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Chauvel & Glatt, April has built a boutique firm and provides excellent customer service focusing on all facets of businesses in the Bay Area and throughout the State of California.. April practices transactional and civil litigation foucsing on all aspects of Employment law--employer side only.  She helps businesses in all stages of the employment relationship from CA Labor compliance (counseling, handbooks, employment -agreements) through litigation, including PAGA and Class Action cases. She reprsents clients in front of California Administrative Agencies from the DLSE,CRD, OSHA, Retailitation Units and more.  She also handles other business related matters and transaction negotiations such asReal Estate lease negotiations (ex: commerical lease negotiations ), contract disputes.. She is a strategic thinker and advocate who is focused on providing exceptional customer service while solving and preventing legal problems. April has been selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers List and Top Women Attorneys every year since 2019.. April, a former prosecutor, worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in Illinois and as a Staff Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Illinois. She also worked for the San Diego District Attorney's Office.. Bar Admissions

Chantel Fitting graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelors of Arts degree.  She continued her education at Hastings College of the Law where she received a Juris Doctorate degree in 1999.  She has practiced civil litigation exclusively for over 12 years with an emphasis on personal injury cases, developing an expertise in evaluating complex medical damages as a result of life-altering injuries.. Chantel has successfully tried numerous jury cases and arbitrations in several Bay Area counties with millions of dollars in awards for her clients.  She is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California and also serves on the Board of Directors and is President for the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association.  Her determination and success as a trial lawyer for consumers has been recognized by several entities throughout her career.  She has been nominated as a Super Lawyer by a rating service of outstanding lawyers who attain a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement and was recently named as Top 50 Women Trial Laywer for Northern California.  Ms. Fitting also frequently participates as a speaker for her colleagues by organizing and speaking in annual legal seminars that educate other attorneys involved in civil litigation on current, paramount topics related to the fields of personal injury and workers compensation.. Chantel is an attorney who will fight for your rights against insurance companies and will never allow them to treat you unfairly.  Chantel is a passionate advocate for her client’s rights and uses her expertise and understanding of complex medical damages to ensure that her clients are properly represented in court.  In a recent jury trial, the defense had offered $20,000 to settle a claim involving premises liability for a client that suffered soft-tissue injuries.  Chantel took the case to trial and was awarded $974,628 by the jury.  Her dedication and commitment to her clients is unwavering.

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Member of the State Bar of California (Trusts and Estates Section; Business Law Section), the San Mateo County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors 2017-2021; Finance Committee; Membership Committee, Chair; Funky Credit Day Committee, past Chair; Estate Planning Probate Section; Business Law Section), the Peninsula Estate Planning Council (Member, Board of Directors 2019-2020; 2023-present), the City of San Mateo Investment Advisory Committee (2018-present), and the San Mateo County History Museum Dr. Stanger Legacy Society Advisory Committee (2019-present).

Cary Kletter is an experienced trial attorney practicing in the areas of employment law, real estate, financial elder abuse, business litigation and civil rights, among others. Mr. Kletter, who has been working for law firms since 1993, was a general litigation associate with the Manhattan law firm Rosenberg & Estis prior to moving to the Bay Area in 2000. Mr. Kletter has represented corporate executives, businesses, classes of individuals, non-profit organizations and public entities in both Federal and State court as well as before administrative agencies such as the CA Labor Commissioner. Mr. Kletter has represented more than 10,000 litigants in California courts and in arbitrations.. Mr. Kletter has extensive alternative dispute resolution experience and has represented clients in numerous mediations and other ADR forums. He graduated from Brandeis University in June 1992, obtained a law degree from Hofstra Law School in May 1995 and also took classes at Harvard University and UCLA Online Extension. Mr. Kletter is licensed to practice law in the states of California and New York, and numerous federal districts including the Northern and Southern District Courts of California and the Southern and Eastern District Courts of New York.. Mr. Kletter was a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association and has received more than twenty awards for his work as an attorney. He is a member of the Million Dolar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Millon Dolar Advocates Forum. In October 2004, he was named Attorney of the Year by the AIDS Legal Referral Panel. He has also received comendations from the California Senate and the U.S. House of Representative. Mr. Kletter is also a California licensed real estate broker.

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.

Angel’s primary focus is on estate planning. She also has experience in business and real estate transactions. Angel attended Golden Gate University School of Law while serving as a Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve. As a native Mandarin Chinese speaker, she is available to serve individuals and businesses in the Chinese community. Angel is an Adjunct Business Law Professor for the San Mateo County Community College District.

Allison Dundas is a Certified Family Law Specialist who practices family law exclusively, focusing on all aspects of the dissolution process, including diverse financial issues, business valuation, property division, child and spousal support, post and prenuptial agreements, domestic violence and difficult custody disputes.. Ms. Dundas has exclusively practiced family law throughout her career, and now “of counsel” to the firm. Before joining Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP, she spent time as a research attorney for the family law courts in San Jose, as well as practicing as an associate at other well-respected family law firms in the Bay Area. She is a skilled advocate, assisting clients both as a consultant in mediation and settlement, as well as providing clients with vigorous representation in contested litigation cases at law and motion hearings and trials.. Ms. Dundas assists clients with all aspects of family law matters. Two of her most proud accomplishments include getting flowers and a hug from a young autistic boy for helping him “stay with his family,” as well as, a $260,000 sanctions award against a spouse who refused to work and pay support. Ms. Dundas’ vast experience helps her come up with creative solutions in times where compromise is appropriate and strategic trial strategy when necessary.. Whether the case revolves around difficult custody or financial issues, Ms. Dundas builds a team of professionals to provide clients with the best representation and counsel necessary to make informed decisions in both settlement and litigation settings. This includes working closely with mental health professionals and forensic accountants as necessary.. Ms. Dundas graduated from the Syracuse University College of Law. While in law school, Ms. Dundas received a Master’s Degree in International Law and Politics from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs affiliated with Syracuse University. She is a member of the bar in New York, Connecticut and California.. Ms. Dundas has a blended family with six children. When not tending to the needs of those children, she enjoys hiking and traveling with her wife.

Ali handles complicated disputes where creative thinking and nimble strategy are the key to client success. Beyond litigation, Ali counsels clients regarding protections that help limit the risks and costs of future disputes. While many litigators have a sue-first mentality, Ali works closely with clients to develop creative and aggressive strategies to quickly achieve the client’s objectives while minimizing the costs and risks of litigation.. Probably the only lawyer with a workout calender in his office, Ali loves the gym.  He is also a regular at the local CrossFit box. Ali enjoys making his dad’s recipes and creating his own, as well as teaching others how to make healthy meals.  Above all else, Ali just enjoys hanging out with his family and doing whatever comes to mind.

**Please note than any testimonials or endorsements found on this page do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your specific matter.. Katie has over a decade of experience practicing general civil and employment litigation, representing individuals and small businesses in litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings before state and local agencies. Katie has successfully handled cases in state and federal courts involving a comprehensive array of claims, including wage and hour, breach of contract; workplace harassment; discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religious creed, and other protected categories; retaliation; violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act; wrongful discharge; and others. She is a member of the state bars of California, Michigan and Massachusetts, and a member of the San Mateo County Bar Association. Katie obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan (1999) and her JD from The University of Michigan Law School (2002), where she served as Associate Editor for The Michigan Journal of International Law. She has completed academic externships in Seville, Spain and London, England, and both during and after law school, she has worked with non-profit legal organizations helping workers to defend their rights.. Katie also authored an article, with the assistance of her two partners, that was published in Plaintiff Magazine in June 2015. The article is titled "The Equal Opportunity Bully," and details the lack of effective legal measures to combat workplace bullying. Click here to check it out..When not assisting her clients, Katie enjoys traveling with her family, hiking Bay Area trails with her energetic dog, and training for endurance races.