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You need an attorney who understands your problems, who knows the insurance companies and defendants, and has the skills and experience to provide you with the justice you deserve.. For almost a decade, as a defense attorney, I have resolved hundreds of Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases.  As a fierce advocate, I have also won multiple jury trial victories.. I know the strategies that the defense and insurance companies will use and how to fight them.. I want to fight for you.  Your problem will be my problem.

Todd Emanuel is the managing partner of Emanuel Law Group, a silicon valley firm that has become well known for representing plaintiffs in high stakes cases involving sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.   We are often called upon to handle high profile cases. An attorney catastrophically injured by a Yellow Cab (2015 jury verdict over $8,000,000), a Santa Cruz girl sexually abused by a local fire chief, an autistic student abused by a special education teacher, the surviving husband of pedestrian killed in an Oakland crosswalk, an employee catastrophically injured by construction equipment, children and teenagers sexually assaulted by authority figures, victims of the Alcatraz tram roof collapse, and multiple persons suffering from traumatic brain injuries and PTSD.  Our office receives most of our client referrals from attorneys, law enforcement officers, and former clients.

The Law Office of Carmen M. Rosas was started in hopes of creating a more effective and personal relationship between attorneys and clients. Our office aims to develop relationships with  our clients and become a lifetime lawyer, not just a document producer. Carmen's passion is working with small businesses and families to protect what they love and have worked so hard for. It's never easy talking about death or planning for a tragic accident, but the truth is at least one of these is inevitable. Every day families and business delay in preparing a proper plan, is another day they have risked losing it all. If our office can help prevent some of the pain and heartache, we will.

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.

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Richard R. Shu is an associate attorney at Barulich Dugoni Law Group, Inc.  Richard's law practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and couples, trust administrations, probate, and conservatorships.

Our office represents local, domestic, and international owners (public and private), developers, design professionals, and general contractors in the resolution of disputes relating to delays and acceleration, cost overruns, mechanic's liens (including clearing title and resolving lien priority issues), stop notices, construction defects, coverage disputes, code compliance, and design liability.  We also frequently provides pre-litigation consultation to eliminate or reduce future conflicts.. Additionally, we advise clients in the drafting and negotiation of construction and design agreements and compliance with jurisdictional requirements for the performance of construction and design services.. I am a certified mediator, specializing in the resolution of construction and real estate disputes.  I am also a licensed civil engineer in the state of California and after graduating from college, I worked as a structural engineer in Southern California (designing and overseeing the construction of both residential and commercial structures) and at a consulting firm where I consulted on the completion of construction projects for performance bond sureties.

Next Chapter Legal is founded by Maggie W. Trinh, Esq. (she/her/hers), who has almost a decade of experience providing employment law advice and counseling to individuals and businesses alike.. In addition to her counseling work, she has also litigated for many years on behalf of individuals, small non-profit organizations, and multi-national tech companies, winning trial court and appellate victories in both California state and federal court. This litigation background for a wide range of clients informs her practical, customized approach to employment law.. Maggie is active in her community as a school board member, housing advocate, and gardener.

My name is Ben Nielsen. I grew up in the Bay Area and currently live in Southern Oregon with my family. I am a personal injury lawyer licensed in California and Oregon. I love to help people who have been injured get the compensation they deserve. The year I graduated from college I was involved in a head-on-collision while driving with some friends. I sustained serious injuries that required medical attention however the insurance agency did not feel as though I deserved to see a doctor. doctor. Damian Idiart, my lifelong friend and the namesake of this firm stepped in and advocated for me, negotiating a settlement that covered my medical bills, my lost wages, and my pain and suffering. He showed me what a true advocate looks like, and sparked in me a desire to go and help others. Following in Damian’s example I have served as an advocate for thousands of clients helping them get the compensation they deserve and would love to be your advocate.

Mr. Frye graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California - Davis in 1966 and received his Juris Doctorate from Hastings College of the Law in 1969. He has been a litigation attorney for more than 40 years and is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in California. Martindale Hubbard awarded Mr. Frye the highest rating (AV) for professional ability and ethics.. Mr. Frye has a diverse litigation practice and has tried more than 100 jury trials in the state and federal courts, including personal injury, insurance bad faith, employment discrimination and professional negligence cases. A significant aspect of Mr. Frye's practice is the handling of claims against insurance companies. He has successfully prosecuted many lawsuits against insurance companies seeking life, disability and other benefits. Mr. Frye is highly regarded as a skilled trial attorney and aggressive negotiator against insurance companies.. Mr. Frye has recovered millions of dollars for his clients including a recent settlement of more than $10 million.. Mr. Frye is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Michael Bitondo serves as Of Counsel for the Law Offices of James D. Frangos and concentrates his practice in landlord/tenant law, real estate, estate planning, and criminal defense.  Mr. Mr. Bitondo received his Juris Doctorate Degree from UC Hastings College of the Law with a concentration in Taxation and received his Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA in Political Science and History.. He represents both landlords and tenants in all types of landlord/tenant matters, including unlawful detainers (evictions). He uses his experience in this field to help clients navigate the complex and myriad landscape of landlord-tenant laws. Having a Section 8 tenant or renting in a city with a rent control ordinance such as East Palo Alto can make things even more complicated. If you have a landlord/tenant legal issue, it is important for you to retain an attorney with specific experience in this field to represent you.  Mr. Bitondo has handled all different types of cases such as failure to pay rent, lease violations, hoarding, unapproved alterations to the premises, and unauthorized occupants or subtenants. Sometimes, disputes can be resolved more efficiently without a lawsuit.  Mr. Bitondo understands the tactics the other side will use to try to delay your case and drive up your costs, and how best to combat them.. Mr. Bitondo has significant experience representing clients in California State Court, including court hearings, settlement conferences, bench trials, and jury trials.  He is an ardent advocate for his client's rights. He is admitted to practice in all California state courts and the United States Northern District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Marvin H. Firestone, MD, JD, FCLM, is a Past President of the American College of Legal Medicine and a board certified specialist in Medical Jurisprudence by the American Board of Law in Medicine.  He is a frequent lecturer at national medical law conferences and is a presenter for the Western Institute of Legal Medicine.. Dr. Firestone holds a medical degree from Temple University (1964) and a law degree from the University of Colorado (1980).  He was the Editor-in-Chief of Medical Legal Lessons, is Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Legal Medicine Questions and Answers, and is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Legal Medicine and Deputy Editor of the Textbook of Legal Medicine, publications of the American College of Legal Medicine. He formerly held the Hirsh Chair at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where he was professor at its Medical and Law Schools and School of Health Services Administration, teaching Legal Medicine, Psychiatry and the Law, and Legal Aspects of Hospital Administration.  Dr. Firestone provides medical-legal consultation and practices medical law.His legal practice primarily involves representation of physicians in cases involving hospital staff privileges, licensure, medical practice disputes and other complex medical legal issues.. Dr. Firestone is admitted to the Bars in California, Colorado, Texas and the District of Columbia.. CLICK HERE to download his current Curriculum Vitae

Kimberly Madigan is a Certified Family Law Specialist* and founding partner of Madigan & Lewis, LLP, a family law firm located in Redwood City representing clients throughout the Bay Area. She is admitted to practice law before all courts in the State of California.. *The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Ms. Madigan was selected to Super Lawyers in 2019 and 2020 and Rising Starts in 2012-2015.. Ms. Madigan is an experienced litigator and handles complex child custody and financial matters.  Ms. Madigan is also trained in mediation and collaborative law. She is currently serving on the Board of CP CAL (Collaborative Practice California) and is President Elect for 2021.  She is a former chair of Collaborative Practice San Mateo County.. In 2015, she served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association.. Ms. Madigan is a member of the State Bar of California; ACFLS; San Mateo County Bar Association; the Collaborative Practice Group of San Mateo County; the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals; and, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.. She co-authored "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.

Kevin A. Taheny has been an exemplar of legal knowledge in San Mateo, CA, and nearby areas since 1979. Known for his integrity and dedication, Kevin's reputation for professional excellence makes him the attorney of choice for clients seeking reliable and competent representation. His practice encompasses a broad range of legal services, enhanced by his licensure and insurance credentials. Distinguished by numerous accolades, Kevin has received commendations from esteemed bodies, including the California State Bar of Governors and the San Mateo County Bar Association. His exceptional service has earned him Certificates of Appreciation from the San Mateo County Superior Court and Congressional recognition, accentuating his broad influence and unwavering commitment. Furthermore, his dedication is mirrored in his decade-long commitment to Youth Enrichment Services, exemplifying his dedication to both the legal field and community service.

Kenneth’s practice is primarily in the areas of litigation and intellectual property. He has extensive experience handling both the counseling and dispute resolution aspects of copyright, trademark, trade secret, and unfair competition matters. As a counselor, he tries to understand clients’ underlying interests and needs and offers creative solutions to their problems and questions. As a litigator, he draws upon a background representing individuals, small companies, and multinational corporations in both state and federal court. Prior to working at Chauvel & Descalso, LLP, Kenneth served as a clerk for two years at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco and practiced intellectual property law for 15 years at a leading San Francisco law firm.

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 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 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.

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

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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.