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Will Morehead is certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in criminal law, an essential qualification conferred on only a handful of attorneys practicing in San Francisco and Marin.. Will is a seasoned trial lawyer with over fifteen years experience.  He has never lost a felony trial.  As an adjunct law professor and expert on the rules of evidence, he teaches future lawyers how to be trial lawyers.. As a former prosecutor, Will understands how the other side thinks about a case.  He knows what levers, and what leverage, prosecutors respond to.. Will was trained at Harvard Law School where he graduated in 2004 with honors.  He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford.

Was legal scholar when in law school, when serving as law clerk for Chief Judge of Oregon Court of Appeals, and when earning advanced, master's degree in law with emphases on consitutional law and jurisprudence, the philosophy of law at Stanford Law School. Served as legal instructor or teaching fellow at three different law schools, including Stanford Law School, and in Philosophy Department at Stanford.  Have written and edited law review articles, served as Editor-in-Chief, Golden Gate University Law Review 1977-78.  Earned Best Brief award in 1977 Roger Traynor Honors Moot Court competition.. Have practiced law in many fields, including landlord-tenant, commercial, bankruptcy, personal injury, wills and trusts, property, but have concentrated on criminal defense work for most of career and almost exclusively now.  Because speak fluent Spanish, 1/3 of total clientele Latino.  Speak with Latin clients and their family members in Spanish.Was married, now single, ride motorcyle, love to travel, dance, watch movies from around the world.  Listen to all kinds of music, from classical to rhythm and blues, rock, jazz, pop.  Always trying to become a better cook.  Political commentator on numerous blogs, an unapologetic liberal because always want to look and feel what it's like to be the one made worse off by whatever policy is in question.  Background in philosophy, psychology, pre-med.  Love sports, was good athlete when younger, still hoping to hit 10 out of 10 shots from professional 3-point line even though I'm a senior citizen at this juncture. Try to shoot hoops every weekend. Good sense of humor, getting better each year at telling jokes. Am a leader in groups ranging from lawyers' associations to high school reunion committees.  Good listener, articulate speaker.  Love a challenge, championing the rights of underdogs.  Want to teach English to Spanish-speaking kids when retired.

Victoria is an attorney and broker specializing in real estate, estate planning and probate. She has expertise in complex real estate transactions. She also assists in creating and maintaining estate plans and represents clients in both trust administration and probate. Victoria always puts her clients’ needs and interests first. She sees herself as a trusted guide who provides both legal and practical advice so that they can meet and exceed their real estate and estate planning goals. Specialties: Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate.

The Law Offices of Timothy J. Chambers represents individuals and companies in tax controversies with the IRS, FTB, BOE, EDD, and California Counties. If you have a dispute with a taxing agency, we can represent you and make sure that you are protected, and that any legal issues are argued in your favor to the maximum extent possible. If you have an outstanding balance with a taxing agency, we can assist you with managing collections through installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, and requests for Innocent Spouse Relief.

The Law Offices of Kevin Heaney takes pride in honesty and fully committing ourselves to your legal needs around the clock. I am dedicated in exceeding client service expectations and approach each case with individual attention and personal care.. I will personally guarantee you fully understand your case from start to finish and guide you in your decision-making process. It’s not uncommon for my clients to be experiencing significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens, therefore we’re prepared to do everything we can to help you through the process.. Winning your case- I never settle for less than the highest level of effort and dedication. I know your liberty, rights and future are on the line. You deserve a zealous advocate who will fight for you each step of the way.. Peace of mind- I want to ensure you of an accurate and informed understanding of all the issues, facts and law involving your case. To enable your fully-informed decisions which are truly in your best interest and making the entire process as seamless as possible. In the case of personal injury matters our goal also includes to maximize your recovery or relief.. CRIMINAL DEFENSE. All levels of criminal charges are serious. All deserve the attention and skill of an experienced legal professional. At my firm, you can start building a strong defense against most any type of criminal accusation. My criminal defense practice include a wide variety of cases such as: Assault and Battery, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Burglary, Robbery, Theft, Criminal Threats, Drug possession, Drug use, Drug trafficking, Rape and Sex Crimes, Stalking, Juvenile Crimes, Kidnapping and Department of Motor Vehicle issues (DMV administrative hearings), Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Drunk Driving (DWI), License Suspensions, Hit and Run, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Manslaughter and more.. Petitions for Factual Innocence: Clearing up the record of your arrest or cases that have been dismissed after filing in certain circumstances includes reduction of Felonies to Misdemeanors.. Expungements: Modifying your record for job purposes.. PERSONAL INJURY. My personal injury practice covers a variety of accident types including:Car Accidents, Rear End Collisions, Motorcycle accidents, Commercial Trucking Semi-Truck accidents, Bicycle accidents, Pedestrian accidents, Recreational accidents, Dog bite injury and Premises Liability issues - Slip and Fall accidents, any scenarios derived out of the negligence of another party resulting in injury.. RESTRAINING ORDERS. I have been petitioning for and defending against civil and domestic restraining orders and protective orders for over twenty five years. I have been involved in over a hundred restraining order hearings.. Call today to schedule your free, no obligation initial consultation.

Specializing in civil litigation and management-side employment law.

Since graduating from law school in 2007, Philip has been handling family law cases in San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda and Marin counties. With a litigation background that includes appearances in federal and State courtrooms, Philip provides the tenacity and savvy to bring difficult cases to resolution through resolute advocacy.. After earning a Bachelors of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria (British Columbia, Canada). Philip returned to law school at the University of San Francisco where, en route to earning his Juris Doctor, he became the Editor-in-Chief of USF’s Intellectual Property Law Bulletin, won honors in Moot Court, and an Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Investor Justice Law Clinic. Also while attending school he interned for the California Public Utilities Commission and in-house at Morgan Stanley, the investment house.

Shirlene opened the doors of her law firm, Bastar and Associates, 23 years ago, and has cultivated a loyal list of clients who rely on her expertise. She practices in both Utah and California, with emphasis on customized estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners with complex, multi-faceted legal needs. Her practice also includes a wide variety of corporate and real estate transactional work, including business entity formations, long-range planning, employment agreements, contracts, real estate transactions, commercial leases, asset purchases and real estate development and financing.. Prior to practicing law, Shirlene built a successful commercial investment real estate company and has maintained that practice in both California and Utah.. Shirlene is a member of both the Utah and California bar associations, the American Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Utah, the United States District Court, and the United States Tax Court.  She holds specialty memberships in Estate, Trust and Probate Law, as well as Business Law in all three associations. Shirlene is also a founding member of WealthCounsel Estate Planning Association, and has served as a State Forum Leader for WealthCounsel.. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Shirlene is an active member of her local community. She currently is a member of the Healdsburg Rotary Rotary Association, where she works closely with a broad range of community groups to provide assistance, support and fundraising efforts. She also has served on several Charitable Boards. Shirlene enjoys cooking, entertaining, travel and spending time with husband and her children.

Sean's law practice is focused primarily on technology ventures, such as software, wireless telecommunications, and Internet-related companies, as well as firms in the visual effects, concept art and emerging media space. Sean's sixteen years of diverse legal experience make him well-suited to act as a "virtual general counsel" to his venture clients, guiding such enterprises through the complex legal and regulatory environment of the United States and abroad--and in all stages of growth, from founding to IPO.. Having closed countless complex technology transactions with numerous Fortune 100 companies worldwide, Sean has become the consummate deal lawyer, bringing to the table an ability to negotiate business-critical deals with efficiency and skill. During extensive international assignments in Tokyo and Munich, Sean earned invaluable experience in overseas entity formation, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and international licensing. Because of his experience in managing US and European operations for a global software company, Sean is uniquely qualified to understand the practical challenges of running a business.. Sean began his legal career with a large law firm in Denver, Colorado, where he represented numerous high technology enterprises in mergers and acquisitions, business planning, technology licensing, and intellectual property management, counseling and enforcement. Sean additionally enjoyed an extensive state and federal litigation and arbitration practice.. Eventually, Sean moved in-house with Sun Microsystems, Inc., where he ultimately became Assistant General Counsel. In this role, Sean was responsible for software and technology licensing and alliances for Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, as an expatriate in Tokyo.. In 2001, Sean joined the wireless and consumer software venture Aplix Corporation, also based in Tokyo, as General Counsel and Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs. Sean facilitated the company's international growth and eventual IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2003. In addition to his General Counsel role, Sean managed, as President and Chief Operating Officer, the company's United States and European subsidiaries in San Francisco and Munich, from 2004 to 2006.. Sean is based in the firm's San Rafael, California office, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco long term disability attorney William Green of Delfino Green & Green strives to provide all his clients with effective, personalized, and compassionate legal services. He has dedicated himself and his career to helping those who are disabled and need help. For the past three decades, he and his skilled team of legal professionals have been successfully defending the rights of their clients. In fact, to date, they have recovered tens of millions of dollars for them in the form of both verdicts and settlements.. Mr. Green is highly regarded by his peers and presiding judges alike and he is widely held to be a persuasive negotiator and an aggressive litigator. Regardless of if you want to settle your case out of court or take it all the way to a decision, Mr. Green will support you and be with you every step of the way throughout the process.. Contact William:

Romy S. Taubman is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1993. After graduating Order of the Coif from UCLA law school in 1993, Romy clerked for the Honorable Judge Mariana Pfaelzer in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. In 1994, Romy began in private practice as a corporate securities/mergers and acquisitions/public offerings attorney with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto. In 2008, Romy transitioned to working as a full time family law attorney. She became a partner with Greene Jordan & Taubman LLP in 2010.. Romy's legal background addressing highly complex financial transactions give her added skills that she brings to the financial issues that arise in family law. As a skilled negotiator, she also knows how to get a deal done— efficiently and cost effectively. In addition, as a mother of three children, Romy understands the range of emotional and practical issues that naturally arise in a divorce when children are involved.. Romy received her B.A. from Stanford, with distinction, in 1989. Romy was an Editor of the UCLA law review and graduated at the top of her class. Romy was a Lecturer at Boalt Hall in the Legal Research and Writing Program in 1996. Romy is a member of the Marin County Women Lawyer's Association and the family law section of the Marin County Bar Association. Romy has served on numerous committees for the Ross Valley School District, including as President of the Parent Club Association, President of the Site Council and as a member of the District Leadership Council.

Rodrigo Dias has been representing clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in family law matters since 2007.  He began his legal career as a partner at Ragghianti Freitas LLP in San Rafael.  In 2011, Rodrigo started the Law Offices of Rodrigo Dias, focusing solely on family law issues until he joined C. Clay Greene, Beth Jordan, and Romy Taubman to form Greene Jordan Taubman & Dias, LLP.  Rodrigo represents clients in Marin and San Francisco Counties.. Rodrigo is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.  He has acted as a settlement conference panelist for the Marin County Superior Court to help resolve property division, spousal support and custody matters.. He is a member of the Marin County Bar Association, and currently serves on its Board of Directors.  Rodrigo is a also a member of the San Francisco Bar Association, the Richard M. Sangster Inns of Court, and Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALiF).. Rodrigo earned his law degree at the University of San Francisco.  He also holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University.  Rodrigo obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 1998 where he majored in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy.  Rodrigo’s education and training in mental health has assisted him in resolving many family law matters.  Rodrigo also served four years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves during and after college.

Robyn specializes in trust, probate, and fiduciary litigation as well as elder-related litigation and contested conservatorship matters. Robyn also has experience handling real-estate and business disputes including partition actions that often arise in the context of estate litigation.. Robyn started her legal career in 2009 with an Am Law 100 firm in San Francisco, California, where she handled a broad range of litigation and transactional matters involving intellectual property rights, labor and employment, construction projects, real estate, and land use. In 2012, Robyn joined Gaw Van Male, LLP in Napa, California, a law firm well-known for its handling of complex estate planning and administration issues, where she began developing her estate litigation expertise. During law school, Robyn worked at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, where she served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Vaughn R. Walker (Ret.).. Robyn is a volunteer member of the Litigation Subcommittee of the State Bar of California’s Trusts and Estates Executive Committee. She has appeared on the Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list each year since 2012.. Robyn graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall) in 2008. She completed her undergraduate education at Sonoma State University and then worked as a special events coordinator and wine educator before attending law school. Robyn was born in San Francisco and raised in Marin County, where she currently resides with her husband and their three children.

Rachel is a Certified Family Law Specialist who provides superior legal services to her clients who are navigating the most difficult life events – divorce, separation, division of assets, and parenting in separate households. To facilitate a positive outcome, Rachel believes it is critical to stay focused on what matters most to her clients while helping to minimize conflict to achieve the best result. Rachel helps alleviate the pressure of the legal process by being focused on what’s important to the client and by providing a comprehensive approach to resolving disputes. She is highly experienced in all aspects of family law including complex asset division, division of stock/stock/options/RSUs and other non-cash compensation, high conflict child custody matters, child and spousal support, drafting of prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence restraining orders.  The office is centrally located in San Rafael for ease of serving clients throughout Marin County including San Rafael, San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Fairfax, Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Novato.

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Nate Simons is an Associate at Gallo LLP, where he assists on consumer fraud, business litigation, and complex mass action and class action cases, serving both individual and corporate clients. He works alongside the firm's attorneys, lending his experience in plaintiff side litigation and general business law, which allows him to effectively navigate the laws implicating various state and federal consumer protection statutes. Nate's prior experience as a Law Clerk at three different law firms and one multi-national corporation has built a foundation of proficiency in conducting research on federal and state statutes, trademarks, personal injury, and business associations. He has written successful briefs at the Appellate level to overturn Social Security Administration application denials.. A native of Texas, Nate earned his B.S. cum laude at New York University, and his J.D. at the University of Oregon School of Law, where he served on the board of the Oregon Sports and Entertainment Law Forum and received the Deidre Dawson Scholarship, the Public Interest Scholarship, and the Academic Merit Award. Nate was also a student-athlete at NYU, playing on the men's soccer team while interning at various Fortune 500 companies. His interests include exploring northern California, spending time with family, and playing sports.

My primarily focuses on land use, real estate, and civil litigation.  I represents both public and private clients in processing their land use entitlements.  My experience with the Subdivision Map Act, Mitigation Fee Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and the Brown Act enables me to successfully advocate on behalf of my clients.. I also serves as a local Planning Commissioner in my hometown of Mill Valley.  My Commissioner position allows me intimate insight into the development process, interpretation of municipal codes, and application of local laws and customs.  Prior to joining Ragghianti Freitas, I worked in the Marin County Counsel’s Office.. I returned home to the Bay Area after graduating from Duke University.  Before attending law school, I worked as a paralegal with a boutique law firm in Marin County.  I graduated with distinction from McGeorge School of Law, where I qualified for Dean’s Honor List every semester and was awarded membership to the Traynor Society for academic achievement.  I also had the unique experience of serving as a judicial intern at the California Court of Appeal for the Honorable Justice Peter Siggins.

My undergraduate degree is from a Japanese university and I practiced law in Japan for 24 years.. I am a JAG in the California State Guard with the rank of Major, previously detached to the First Batallion, 143rd Field Artillery, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the California Army National Guard.. I also am a Fourth Dan in Goju-ryu Karate, trained in Japan for 28 years, and I teach Karate in my spare time.

My mission is to help you. Because I personally supervise every aspect of each client’s case, you will get “big firm” service at small firm prices.  I offer my client's deep experience in family law and mediation, legal matters related to property ownership, lease agreements, and home owner's associations, consumer law and bankruptcy, and the creation of LLC's.

Mr. Brady began his career defending the same insurance companies that he has now been fighting for more than 39 years. He learned how insurance companies evaluated cases and prepared them for trial but found no joy in working on their behalf.. Beginning in 1988, Mr. Brady has exclusively represented individuals and their families in civil matters against insurance companies and corporations who put profits before safety and just compensation. He has tried 90 cases to verdict and has been a finalist for Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2012, 2013 & 2014.. Mr. Brady graduated from Northwestern University with honors in Philosophy, obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School and was admitted to the California Bar in 1984. He spent the first three years of his practice with Fonda & Garrard in Los Angeles and then became a partner at Milliken, Stanley & Brady.. Mr. Brady moved with his family to the Bay Area in 1994 where he became a partner at Katz, Bierer & Brady. He founded the Brady Law Group in 1998.

Mary L. Symons is a certified specialist in the area of estate planning, tust and probate law - certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.

Marlene Pappas Getchell has been certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law for over 15 years. She specializes in representing clients by writing wills and trusts, probating wills and administering trusts and in trust and estate litigation. Marlene Pappas Getchell also represents clients seriously injured in automobile accidents.

Marissa Major is a founding partner of Warren Major LLP. Marissa was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2013 after earning her Juris Doctorate from the University of California Hastings College of the Law.. After graduating from UC Hastings, Marissa began her legal career in family law. She then focused her practice on family law and elder abuse. Throughout her career, Marissa has litigated high-stakes elder abuse, family law, and commercial cases throughout Northern California.. Marissa has also moderated webinars on audit trails, and participated in ALTA’s Ultimate Trial program at Harvard, numerous seminars on cost reports and deposition tactics throughout the country, and attended numerous trial strategy workshops by Rodney Jew.. Marissa exclusively practices family law with her brilliant law partner Hillary Warren. In 2020, Ms. Warren and Ms. Major started Warren Major LLP, a successful family law practice located in Marin. Along with being Family Law Attorneys, partners Marissa Major and Hillary Warren have also been designated as SuperLawyers for years. This designation is for the top 5% of attorneys in their field.. Warren Major LLP handles diverse cases, including: divorce mediation, uncontested divorce, contested divorce litigation, child custody and visitation, high asset divorce, property division, child and spousal support, and marital contracts. Warren Major LLP represents clients in Marin, Sonoma, Alameda, Napa, San Mateo and San Francisco Counties.. Marissa is a zealous advocate for her clients, providing attentive and strategic representation during a difficult stage in their lives.

Louis Napoli is an attorney who puts your needs, desires, and concerns at the forefront of the representation. You are the focus; and personal service, results, and client satisfaction are the goal. Louis has a passion for helping people, and his strong work ethic and desire to make difficult decisions and situations easy and understandable for people drive his firm.. Louis graduated from Columbia College (New York, N.Y.) with a degree in Economics and Philosophy in 1983. He then went on to graduate from New York Law School in 1986.. Louis became a member of the New Jersey Bar in 1986, a member of the New York Bar in 1987, and a member of the California Bar in 1988.. Besides being a member of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Section of the State Bar of California, Louis is member of the Marin County Bar Association, the Marin Association of Realtors (currently serving on the Governmental Affairs Committee), Mission San Rafael Rotary, UNICO National (currently President of the Marin County Chapter), Cristoforo Columbo Club of Marin, and the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce (currently serving on the Education and the Advocates for Housing and Economic Development Committees).. Louis is also currently serving as the co-chair of the Marin Bar Association Probate and Estate Planning Section, and is also a member of the Real Estate and Family Law Sections of the Marin Bar Association.. Louis is a graduate of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, and is a member of the Marin Justice Center Committee of the Marin Bar Association. Louis has also donated his time to work with Hospice by the Bay, Legal Aid of Marin, the Marin County Legal Self Help Center, the Marin County Superior Court Pro Per Calendar, and he has been an Alternate Juror for the Marin Civil Grand Jury.

Julia McIlroy has represented thousands of clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in Sonoma, Marin, and Solano Counties. Her experience, tenacity, and skill enables her to fight hard on her clients' behalf, or, when necessary, negotiate the best offer.. Julia grew up in the Bay Area and is deeply familiar with the community and District Attorney's offices. She has a wide range of experience, including working at the United States Attorney's office, Court of Appeal, Department of Justice, and Public Defender's office. She graduated in the top ten percent of her law school class, winning numerous honors and accolades. She now uses her intelligence and drive to protect the rights of people entangled in the justice system.