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John Cuerva’s practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and civil litigation involving breaches of contract. As a family law attorney, Mr. Cuerva represents clients in dissolutions, custody and support disputes, and adoptions. As an estate planner, Mr. Cuerva drafts estate plans for middle class families and individuals.. Prior to founding Allingham & Cuerva, Mr. Cuerva worked at Aaron & Wilson, a San Francisco civil litigation firm and clerked for the Office of the Marin County Counsel. At the University of San Francisco School of Law, he participated in advance moot court competitions and served as a law clerk at Devito & Associates, a San Francisco employment law firm, and at the Legal Affairs Office for the United States Coast Guard in Alameda, California.. Mr. Cuerva has a B.A. from Stanford University and a Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Mr. Cuerva taught high school English and social studies for many years in Palo Alto, Napa, and Rome, Italy. He is a fan of Shakespeare, Steinbeck, and grammar.. Mr. Cuerva enjoys interacting with clients and helping them through difficult challenges. He believes in providing his clients with straight-forward, honest evaluations of their cases, promptly returning their phone calls, and fighting efficiently and cost-effectively for their rights.

Jennie Skelton is a partner in Nielsen Merksamer, a law firm with 40 years of expertise in political law issues.. Ms. Skelton specializes in federal, state and local lobby, campaign, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance, as well as enforcement actions before federal, state and local ethics agencies.. As outside counsel, Ms. Skelton assists business entities and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide. Specifically, she assists entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby and "pay-to-play" compliance programs, as well as corporate and PAC campaign contribution compliance at the federal, state and local level.. Ms. Skelton provides counsel regarding federal, state and local gift activity, conflicts of interests and "revolving door" issues.  Ms. Skelton also assists entities with the filing of federal lobby reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), as well as compliance with the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (HLOGA).. Since 2004, Ms. Skelton has been a co-editor of the Practising Law Institute’s “Corporate Political Activities” publication regarding state lobby and gift laws.  Ms. Skelton frequently speaks on governmental compliance and ethics issues, including at the Council of Governmental Ethics Law's (COGEL) annual conference.. Ms. Skelton  previously served as Enforcement Division counsel with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). As former Commission Counsel, Ms. Skelton has expertise in FPPC matters, including pending enforcement matters and complaints. Ms. Skelton has represented clients with enforcement matters before the FPPC, the Federal Elections Commission, and numerous other state and local agencies across the country.

Jason is a family law practitioner who provides superior legal services to his clients who are navigating the most difficult life events – divorce, separation, division of assets, and parenting in separate households. To facilitate a positive outcome, Jason believes it is critical to stay focused on what matters most to his clients while helping to minimize conflict to achieve the best result. Jason 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. He is 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.

Jack G. Martel is a partner in Ragghianti | Freitas LLP. He has twenty years experience specializing in general business and securities transactions.. Jack acts as outside general counsel providing corporate and business advice on a broad spectrum of business, operational, transactional and other matters, including taxation, employment, and intellectual property issues. Jack has broad experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, joint ventures and other business combinations.. For the last decade, Jack has focused on representing investment advisers, fund managers and others in the investment management industry. He counsels fund sponsors, advisers and managers on all manner of legal, regulatory and compliance issues in connection with the formation and operation of private investment vehicles and related business issues. Jack advises investment advisers, wealth managers, and fund managers ranging from start-ups to multi-billion advisers on compliance and regulatory matters, all manner of advisory operations, federal and state regulatory compliance, registration and exemptions from registration under Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Commodities Exchange Act, federal and state securities laws.. Jack has spoken at a number of hedge fund and investment advisory conferences and seminars and written for industry publications. He is the author of the Investment Adviser Law Blog, devoted to providing information and discussion of interest to investment advisers, private fund managers and others in the investment management industry.

I've been a lawyer representing small businesses and individuals since 1982.  I opened my own practice in San Francisco in 1988.. I provide sympathetic, non-judgmental counseling to clients in economic distress about the advantages and disadvantages of bankruptcy.  Clients are always concerned about cost, and I strive to keep my fees reasonabale and competitive.  I do not "sell" bankruptcies or try to convince you to file if that is not in your best interest and not what you want... In litigation matters, I provide high quality services while keeping a firm eye on costs, so that the good result you want is within your budget.. I'm married, with four children and two dogs.  We live in San Rafael, CA, within walking distance of my downtown office.. Initial consultations are always free, so come on in and chat awhile about whatever legal problem is troubling you.  Appointments are best, but if I'm in, walk-ins are welcome.

I was drawn to law practice by my love of justice, whether in or outside the legal system.  There is no better feeling than winning a case for the right side, or putting to end a wrongful order or ruling.. Having worked on trial court matters in 33 California counties and two other states, I now work exclusively on appellate practice (appeals).

I was born and raised in the Greenbrae hills of Marin County, California, next to beautiful Mt. Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay. I graduated from Redwood High School in 1981, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a minor in Business Administration, from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1985. I received my law degree (JD) from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1989. I am a member of the State Bar of California, the Marin County Bar Association, and am a former member of the Santa Clara, San Mateo & San Francisco Bar Associations.. I began my legal career with the law firm Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley, Wagner & Kane in Redwood City, California. I specialized in Appellate & Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith defense for two years before transferring to the firm's San Jose offices to handle complex litigation in the areas of product liability, construction defect and severe personal injuries. In 1996, I joined the litigation firm of Shiver & Gulick in San Francisco which specialized in business and corporate law. At that time, I expanded my practice to include real estate matters including partition, easement & title disputes, and eminent domain.. Desiring to represent clients on a personal "one-to-one" basis, I opened the Law Office of Michael O. Lamphere in downtown San Francisco in 1996. I continued to specialize in general civil litigation. In 2000, I merged my law office with the Law Office of Paul O. Lamphere of Martinez, California, forming Lamphere Law Offices, LLP.  Our new firm specialized in eminent domain and other real estate litigation, as well as all personal injuries, malpractice & insurance disputes. The firm combined 58 years of trial experience in the California State and Federal courts. In April 2003, Paul retired from the practice of law after 43 years, and the firm became the sole proprietorship, Lamphere Law Offices. I moved our offices to the current San Rafael location in 2015.. With 26 years of litigation trial experience,  I have developed a keen understanding of the court system, its judges and juries, and the hard work that is required to successfully resolve a civil dispute. To that end, I approach my clients' cases with a time-tested formula: "Prepare" the case by listening to my client, understanding their concerns, marshaling  all the facts,  intensively researching the law, and being better prepared than our opposition; "Fight" to convince our opposition and, if needed, a jury of the merits of my client's case, and "Succeed" by achieving a fair result for which my client will say I fought hard for them and justice was done.

I provide my clients with excellent, effective, efficient and ethical representation.  I do not shy away from difficult cases.  I am able to negotiate favorable dispositions or take a case to trial and win.  I will treat you with respect  and dignity.  I make myself available to answer any questions or concerns as they develop.  I enjoy being active in my community and volunteering my time coaching youth football.. I handle all types of criminal cases, from felonies to misdemeanors.  I also represent clients in post conviction proceedings such as probation violations, expungements, and motions to terminate probation early.  I handle DUIS, drug crimes, violent crime, domestic violence cases, property crime, and all other types of criminal offenses.

I practice exclusively in the area of estates and trusts and am first and foremost committed to treating my clients as I would want my most beloved family members to be treated by a trustworthy advisor.My approach to planning is wholistic, which allows individuals and families to forge and articulate their complete human legacy as opposed to merely their financial legacy. I take the time to get to know my clients deeply, so that I can more effectively help them translate their values into financial and intangible gifts that will be passed down to loved ones and to cherished causes. I also help people remember that the quality of their relationships is the primordial "asset" in a successful navigation of life's transitions, including the birth of children, new family configurations, and the unforeseen challenges that visit many lives. Assets accumulated over a lifetime can too easily be dissipated in senseless family disputes, where the interpersonal bonds have not been strengthened throughout a lifetime, nor wishes clearly communicated.Truly acknowledging that we are more than the dollars we have accumulated, that the world needs our generosity for its re-creation, and that the quality of our relationships is vital to a harmonious trajectory through this life, are just some of the great benefits of approaching estate planning in a wholistic manner. It is always a deep honor to assist my clients in this important process.

I have been a civil trial attorney as well as a civil and criminal appellate lawyer for 37 years.  My goal is to meet the needs of those in my community as far as legal representation on cases both large and small.  I have argued cases at the California Supreme Court, the U S Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, as well as the California First District Court of Appeals. I have also tried cases both in state and federal court through out Northern California and have handled litigated cases through out the State of California.  I have also served  as a panel member for the U S District Court for the Northern District of California as a Neutral Evaluator and Mediator. I have also served as an expert witness in the area of attorney fees and insurance coverage.

I graduated from UC Hastings in 2014 with diverse social justice and legal aid work experience. I bring my passion for civil and human rights, as well as corporate accountability, to advocate for injured parties in the personal injury field.

I am a solo practitioner who takes one or two cases at a time, in order to give my clients better value. I often take pro bono cases.

I am a family law attorney/mediator with M.A. in Counseling Psychology. I provide integrated mediation services for clients who wish to avoid the bitterness, expense and public nature of adversarial litigation, but who need assistance in sorting through the complicated emotions of divorce and custody differences that can often impede settlement. My goal is to help clients: 1) communicate clearly, understand their differences and shared goals; 2) reach respectful agreements on a co-parenting and financial plan, and 3) revise agreements as necessary to address unique or changed circumstances.  I also provide consulting attorney services to those in the mediation process.  My goal as your consulting attorney is to ensure my clients have the information, individualized support and resources they need to make the best possible choices for themselves and their families.

I am a dedicated advocate.  I fight for the best outcome for my clients.  I will do the same for you, if you become my client.

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist in California. I have exclusively practiced family law in California since my admission to the California bar in 2009. I specialize in complex family law matters including property division, financial issues, domestic violence, child and spousal support, and child custody, both in dissolution and post-judgment matters.. I also prepare and negotiate premarital, postmarital, and separation agreements. I am a New York native and am also licensed to practice law in New York. I received my B.A., Juris Doctorate and Masters Degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.. I understand that each client, each relationship, and each family is unique.

Fortune 500 and small business clients, as well as state and local entities, rely on me for my industry knowledge, aggressive advocacy and practical advice.  I have served as national, regional and local counsel for a variety of businesses (as well as governmental entities), who depend on my ability to handle complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels in a cost-effective, results-oriented manner.   As the first college-educated member of my family and the daughter of two small-business owners, I appreciate the challenges companies face remaining competitive in a rapidly changing business environment without running afoul of state and federal laws and regulations. I focus on helping clients solve their problems based on their goals defined at the outset of a matter—not meeting some billable-hour requirement comprised of unnecessary tasks billed out in six-minute increments.  I pride myself on efficiency—and my staunch commitment to delivering top-notch services and results on complex commercial litigation matters at a fair, reasonable price.  Clients describe me as a “brilliant strategist,” “excellent communicator,” “cracker jack” and a “value for the money.” In the trial court arena, I have achieved early dismissal at the pleading stage over 75% of the time.  I also have never had a class certified against any of my clients.  I am currently 6-0. In the appellate arena, I have won 80% of my appeals (including the ones that have made their way to the U.S. Supreme Court).  Most recently, I first chaired a nearly two-month-long harassment case brought against California’s Department of Parks and Recreation concerning allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment based on an employee’s sexual orientation, which resulted in an extremely favorable outcome for my client.

For over 20 years I have assisted clients in commercial and consumer disputes in matters involving federal securities laws, state laws governing the conduct of fiduciaries and corporations, and state laws governing conduct directed at consumers.

For nearly 30 years, Attorney John Stanko has been defending clients facing traffic ticket violations and Drunk Driving offenses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. As the Managing Attorney at Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko understands the importance of exercising your right to remain silent and consulting a criminal defense lawyer when facing criminal charges.. Mr. Stanko's practice specializes in defending clients charged with drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration (.08 or greater bac), traffic ticket offenses (moving violations), and other criminal charges. He also assists clients with post-conviction matters, including the expungement (dismissal) of their cases and the sealing of records.. At Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko believes that everyone deserves the right to legal representation from an attorney who knows the law. He offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case personally and confidentially, emphasizing that just because you have been arrested does not mean you are guilty. The government bears the burden of proving guilt, and Mr. Stanko has an impressive track record of helping clients avoid jail and move on with their lives.. If you are facing criminal charges in Northern California, do not hesitate to contact John Stanko at Ticket Crushers. With years of experience and a dedication to protecting his clients' rights, he will fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive a fair and just outcome.

Fighting for justice as a criminal defense attorney is a cause that is dear to my heart. Three decades ago, at the age of 19, I made the mistake of selling LSD to an undercover officer and ended up serving two and a half years in New York State Prison. This was an ordeal that I will never forget and I will also never forget what it was like to have my life in the hands of a lawyer who didn’t seem to really care about me or my concerns. Many years later, I decided to become a lawyer to provide people with the kind of legal representation that they really deserve, the kind that I didn’t get when I really needed it.. In my view, being a criminal defense attorney should not just be a way to make a living, but should be a way to really serve people that need help during a very challenging time in their lives. I fight every case as if it were my own freedom at stake, not settling for anything less than the very best possible outcome for my clients, who have put their trust in me. I believe in my heart that people are worth fighting for and that the way the criminal justice system punishes people usually does more harm than good.. One of the most important things that I practice is staying in good communication with my clients and fully explaining to them everything that’s happening with their case. I will always return your calls and keep you in the loop so that you know exactly what I’m doing for you and where your case is headed.. I am committed to investigating every defense available to my clients and seeking to get their cases dismissed in any way possible. I am eager to win cases outright, rather than having my clients plead guilty when it’s not necessary. Often there are ways to be creative with a case and wind up with a victory. Only when there are no other alternatives and it is truly in your best interest should you plead guilty to a criminal offense.. I have had great success winning cases and getting my clients the outcomes they want. I have gotten many cases dismissed, won dozens of jury trials, and gotten convictions overturned on appeal. My clients often tell me how glad they are to have found a lawyer like me. This is something I take great pride in. I hope that whoever is reading this never needs my services, but if you do, it is my goal to do everything in my power to get you the best results possible in your case.

Expertise currently licensed in all California and colorado state and federal courts and admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. Case analysis, expert preparation and cross-examination, jury trial preparation and presentation for:. Auto AccidentsTruck AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsWrongful DeathDrunk Driving AccidentsUnisured DriversConstruction LitigationDesign Defect

Edward Yates is a Bay Area native who assists clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and North Coast in challenges dealing with land, water, property and government regulation.  Mr. Yates represents environmental and community groups, homeowners, and small businesses and is committed to delivering the highest level of service, based on his clients’ objectives.  Mr. Yates' practice ranges from neighbor-specific property and easement disputes to zoning, planning and permitting challenges for development projects to municipal legal issues such as Brown Act compliance.

David L. Fiol graduated from the Harvard Law School (Cambridge, MA) with his JD in 1988, after receiving his BA in Government from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) in 1984. He has received the hightest possible peer rating  (AV - 5.0 out of 5.0) from the respected Martindale-Hubbell attorney directory as well as a 10.0 from Avvo.  Perhaps the greatest proof of his abilities is the fact that he has represented several attorneys that were injured in transportation accidents and incidents.. Mr. Fiol has broad experience in a variety of fields involving injuries.  He spent the first ten years of his career litigating aviation accident and other wrongful death and personal injury cases for a nationally recognized plaintiff's firm based in New York City. He represented clients and family members injured by everything from automobile accidents to small private plane crashes to major disasters including the bombing and crash of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. During his tenure there he also litigated, insurance coverage, real estate and stolen property disputes and other matters.. In 1999 Fiol relocated to San Francisco and worked with a preeminent class action firm on consumer class actions, as well as continuing his work on aviation and personal injury cases. He also spent two years specializing in appellate briefs and arguments for a large personal injury firm in Marin County. He has appeared and argued cases before trial and appellate courts all around the country.. After forming a law frim with Joseph Brent in 2008, Fiol has continued to represent clients with personal injury and aviation accident claims, and has taken on a number of civil rights matters in which individuals have been injured due to police or prison misconduct.. Mr. Fiol is admitted to practice before the courts of California, the United States Supreme Court and numerous lower federal courts including, of course, the federal Court of Appeals and District Courts in California.

Darin Leviloff received his J.D. degree from University of California, Hastings School of Law in 1994. After serving three years as a deputy district attorney in Humboldt County, California, he transitioned into litigation, where he has practiced in the Bay Area in diverse areas, including but not limited to, general insurance defense, personal injury defense, construction defect law, professional liability, and product liability. He joined Burroughs and Froneberger in 2014, and the partnership of Froneberger and Leviloff was founded in 2016. Darin has tried numerous cases to conclusion, participated in successful appeals, and successfully settled and mediated a number of cases. A father of three boys, Darin is active in his synagogue and has published several historical games and articles over the years.

Creative and Strategic Direction Attorney Roxanne Mosley understands that when people hire an attorney, they are often experiencing very stressful situations. These people need someone who cares about them.  The Law Office of Roxanne Mosley makes sure our clients not only receive high-quality legal services, but also the support and resources they deserve.  We also know that its not about us , it is about you.   Our team thinks "outside of the box" .  We are Creative and very Strategic about our approach to your legal situation.  Criminal Law is all about results.  Getting results is the goal. Roxanne has experienced great success in Criminal Law matters.  Ms. Mosley has worked in the Sacramento Public Defenders office for 2 years before she began her own practice.  She has represented several Juvenile and Adult Defendants.  She is an experienced Trial Attorney who is not intimidated by the current Judicial system tactics.  She is an active member of her community and has a strong network of support to assist her with investigation and research.   Roxanne's Strongest Attributes as an attorney include Negotiation skills, Litigation skills and Client management...

Construction Law is a specialty that requires an appreciation of the physical realities of the work, the limitations of the materials, and an understanding of the interplay between the Owners and the trades. Demonstrated experience with all of these is our firm's key attribute.. In our transactional work, we provide Owners, Builders and Designers the ability to craft agreements that fit the project, the people, and the goals, while complying with the virtual minefields which regulations, statutes, and insurance realities inject. A good agreement clearly communicates the duties and makes sure that everyone involved has appropriate and realistic expectations.. Construction claims and disputes can arise between Generals, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, and Suppliers, or between Owners, licensing agencies, permitting and planning agencies, and any or all of them, either during or long after a project has been completed.. Since 1983 Kate Warner has handled and resolved all such types of claims, and in doing so has formed solid relationships with respected industry experts. From that group, she can assemble an experienced and targeted team that can quickly, candidly and accurately advise regarding practical and efficient solution options, and provide the factual and evidentiary support necessary to address insurance coverage, funding issues and provide critical litigation input. Over the years, opposition consultants that have earned our firm's respect have reciprocated, and many now regularly consult for our clients' benefit. She is an invited member of WestCon, Northern California's leading construction consultant's trade organization, AGC (Associated General Contractors) and the Marin Builders Exchange.. When a lawsuit has been brought or is necessary, the Construction litigation bar has underused tools available to it that are unique in the dispute resolution arena. These include the use of stipulated or compelled Pre-Trial Orders, either with or without the retention of a Special Master with expertise in the construction and insurance coverage fields.. That process can substitute for the time consuming and wasteful litigation processes like formal discovery, and properly employed can allow the parties to get from claim and damage verification to settlement and resolution negotiations more quickly.. If an issue is caught early, before expenses, damages, and positions themselves become part of the dispute, the use of one or more agreed neutral construction experts is an option that can successfully end-run the expense, delay, and relationship damage that later litigation can cause.. These and other "out of the box" options are the kind of tools our office offers results-focused clients and opponents.. Representative Past and Present Special Masters we've worked with:. Tom Castle, William Nagle, Peter Dekker, Sarah Burke, Claudia Hagadus Long, Lawrence Baskin, Gary Ragghianti, Bruce Edwards, Jonathan Margolis, Jerry Spolter, Randolph Wallace, Gordon McClintock, William Pagano, Judge Ronald Sabraw; Judge Margaret Kemp, Judge Alfred Chiantelli, Michael Ornstil, Ron Kelly, and John Griffiths.