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With a background in litigation, Naomi represents clients ranging from government entities to nonprofits, private families, serial entrepreneurs and business owners. She believes that by gaining a deep understanding of each clients’ mission and goals, legal services can be delivered more effectively (and efficiently). Understanding what clients want and need will always come first.. In her transactional practice, Naomi is known as a deal maker. Whether you need to form your first business entity or structure a purchase or sale, she will guide you through the process step-by-step.. Her experience in construction and real estate enables her to work with clients on residential and commercial projects from concept through to completion, and project-based planning is a key part of her practice.. In the field of employment law, Naomi handles negotiated exits for employees covered by trade secret and confidential information provisions, C-suite departures and executive compensation matters. Taking a risk management approach to the employer-employee relationship, she also represents employers from hiring to firing – and, when things go wrong, is a skilled advocate for those facing discrimination, wage and hour and retaliation claims.. For clients facing legal action, Ms. Dewey is a skilled courtroom advocate who defends her clients’ interests in mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings and at trial.

With 13 years of criminal defense experience, I am the best lawyer to fight for your rights. If you've been charged with a crime, call me for a free consultation. Quality representation at an affordable rate.

We will always work for the best available result for you, our client.  We will not make promises that cannot be kept.  Having been a criminal defense attorney for over 35 years, I understand the realities and will not promote litigation for my own benefit.  I will do the best I can to obtain the best results for you.. I specialize in Criminal Defense, including DUIs, Murder, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Rape, Kidnapping, Child Molestation, Embezzlement, NSF checks, Forgery, Contempt of Court/Violating Restraining Orders, Parole and Probation violations, Resisting Arrest, Public Intoxication, Bail and Juvenile Delinquency matters; Administrative Proceedings, including DMV proceedings, state licensure board proceedings, etc.. I also specialize in Appeals and Post-Conviction Proceedings, including petitions for writs of habeas corpus and/or writs of error coram nobis, motions to vacate judgments, withdraw pleas and dismiss cases, motions for early termination of probation, motions to reduce felonies to misdemeanors; Personal Injury actions, including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death actions and slip-and-fall accidents.

We provide creative and comprehensive representation in all areas of private client services, including personal tax-driven estate planning, business succession and charitable planning, probate, complex estate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation, pre-residency planning, and charitable organization representation.. We prepare wills and trusts that help clients avoid probate, appoint guardians for their minor children, protect assets from creditors, manage wealth for beneficiaries to ensure that children and grandchildren inherit property in a manner that is consistent with the clients' wishes, and minimize the taxes incurred when transferring wealth to successive generations.

Virginia focuses on supporting individuals, families, and small business owners through financial and legal decisions (including employment decisions). My mission is to empower clients to reach their goals by using the best legal strategies available. My core competencies include estate planning, small business, employment law, human resources management, workplace investigations, sexual harassment and more. As part of my practice, I dedicate much of my time towards educating the community on issues related to family asset protection, Kids Protection Planning, “LIFT” (Legal, Insurance, Financial and Tax) issues related to running a small business, and creating and preserving a lasting Legacy that includes more than just money.

Trevor D. Large is a founding partner of Buynak, Fauver, Archbald & Spray LLP, practicing in all aspects of business, employment/labor, hospitality, employer benefits, public entity, energy and environmental law. In addition to counseling business on best employment practices, and handling an array of employment and labor law issues, Mr. Large represents clients in contract review and negotiation. Mr. Large also has a strong litigation background. This experience with litigations allows Mr. Large to counsel his client as to how best to avoid litigation, and also guide them through the process, should litigation become necessary.

Travis C. Logue is a Partner of Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP. He leads the Firm’s real estate practice, and represents clients in a broad range of real estate transactions and high-stakes civil litigation matters. He is consistently rated a top attorney in the Santa Barbara community. Mr. Logue was recognized annually by his peers as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” from 2015-2018, an honor awarded to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Southern California under the age of 40. He holds an AVVO perfect “10” rating and was awarded 10 Best Real Estate Attorneys in California for 2018-2019.. Mr. Logue is lead counsel in the seminal case, Kracke v. City of Santa Barbara (2019), which successfully overturned the City’s controversial 2015 ban of short-term vacation rentals in the Coastal Zone. This landmark victory, in the face of a vigorous defense by the City, preserved important individual property rights and revived affordable accommodations. He is also counsel of record in numerous wrongful death, personal injury and property damage cases filed against Southern California Edison and various public entities stemming from the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslides. These “mass tort,” complex civil litigation cases are pending in Los Angeles Superior Court as the Southern California Fire Cases (Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding No. 4965).. In addition, Mr. Logue is routinely engaged by ultra-high net worth clients with a variety of real estate holdings, from office buildings and apartments to ranches and luxury estates. Transactional clients appreciate his strong litigation practice and background in dispute resolution, along with his specific experience navigating challenges faced by real estate owners on the Central Coast. He has made numerous appearances in front of public agencies for land use issues and has handled dozens of mediations and arbitrations required under the California Association of Realtors contract. In 2018, he represented a client in the single sale of a portfolio of dozens of properties with a price in the mid-eight figures. During the same year, he represented a different client in the sale of its luxury, beachfront estate in the eight figures, a record for the region. He recently negotiated a long-term commercial lease exceeding 130,000 square feet to a Fortune 500 company. Moreover, in 2018, Mr. Logue represented the owner in the sale of over a dozen storage properties in California, Nevada, and Arizona to a private equity group and various individual buyers - one transaction involved the assumption of an existing commercial mortgage-backed securities loan, while another required navigation of the conduit loan defeasance process.. Furthermore, Mr. Logue is engaged by clients in litigation matters ranging from wrongful death and civil extortion to the California Coastal Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He commonly handles real estate litigation matters, including disputes over easements, purchase agreements, leases, sellers’ misrepresentations, and quieting title. He has acted as counsel for Sotheby’s International Realty and has successfully represented real estate agents in front of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors’ ethics committee and fee arbitration panel.. As a member of the Hollister Ranch Owners’ Association for over 20 years and having served on its Board of Directors, Mr. Logue has a unique expertise in handling Hollister Ranch real estate and partnership transactions.. He is a fourth-generation Santa Barbara-area local. Before returning to Santa Barbara to establish his practice, Mr. Logue worked in several challenging, dynamic environments, including London, Los Angeles and Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.. Mr. Logue earned his J.D. from the University of Pepperdine School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the District of Columbia Bar. Mr. Logue graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Claremont McKenna College. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Marymount School of Santa Barbara. When not assisting his clients, Mr. Logue enjoys spending time with his family, and is an avid surfer and snowboarder.

Tim Buynak combines an extensive legal and business background to provide his clients with sound yet innovative strategies that help them succeed. He is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, associations, foreign entities, and non-profit organizations. Utilizing practical business and litigation experience, Mr. Buynak is able to analyze complex situations and offer efficient, economical resolutions or strategies consistent with a client’s business or project objectives. His litigation background produces significant advantages in negotiations, business strategies, and resolutions.

Susan H. McCollum is a versatile member of the Hollister & Brace law firm. She has both a degree in radiological technology and a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Weber State University.  She earned her law degree at Brigham Young University.. At the J. Reuben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University, Ms. McCollum emphasized taxation and estate planning in her studies. She wrote the chapter on corporate taxation for the Journal of Legal Studies publication on corporations.. Ms. McCollum has been employed by Hollister & Brace since 1983 and has been a principal in the firm since 1989.. In addition to the creation of estate plans to accomplish the planning goals of her clients, she handles complex litigation including real estate disputes, and complex estate and trust litigation.   She assists both trustees and beneficiaries in receiving instructions from the court when disputes arise and works to resolve disputes in a way which benefit all involved.. Ms. McCollum is dedicated to providing estate planning services to clients in a cost-effective manner. She uses technology which allows the creation of customized estate plans for her clients’ unique needs as efficiently as possible.. Ms. McCollum’s practice includes counsel to trustees handling trust administrations as well as probate administrations for estates of decedents. Representation of conservatees and conservators is also a significant part of her practice.. While being dedicated to informal dispute resolution where possible, Ms. McCollum is a zealous advocate when a dispute must be decided by the court. She has many years of experience with depositions and other discovery methods.. Respected by her peers in the Santa Barbara legal community, Ms. McCollum was awarded the Attorney of the Year award by Santa Barbara Women Lawyers in 1999 and has served as the president of the Santa Barbara County Bar.  One of the founding members of Santa Barbara Women Lawyers, Ms. McCollum served as the second president of that organization.. In addition to providing service to the Santa Barbara County Bar Association both as an officer and director, Ms. McCollum is currently active in the William L. Gordon Chapter of the American Inns of Court in Santa Barbara as a Master of the Bar and a member of the Executive Board. She also is a long-time delegate from Santa Barbara to the California Conference of Delegates and works there to improve legislation in California.. For many years, Ms. McCollum has held an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Inc., its highest rating awarded to attorneys, reflecting the fact that her peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence.

Shannon DeNatale Boyd is an attorney at Buynak Fauver Archbald & Spray, specializing in civil litigation from pre-litigation consultation to resolution, including discovery, law and motion, mediation, arbitration and trial preparation, and writs and appeals. Ms. DeNatale Boyd ‘s background in civil defense gives her the unique advantage of spotting issues early on for both potential plaintiffs and defendants, and the corresponding skills to resolve these issues.  Litigation is the last resort, and Ms. DeNatale Boyd has extensive experience negotiating to resolve matters as effectively and efficiently as possible. If litigation becomes necessary, Ms. DeNatale Boyd has the analytical skills to carry cases through trial and appeals.. Ms. DeNatale Boyd has experience in construction defect, employment law including negotiations with Cal-OSHA, insurance, bad faith, personal injury, professional liability, and real estate claims. As a resident of the Santa Ynez Valley, she keeps up-to-date on all issues concerning the Valley and its residents.

Robert L. Brace (“Rusty”) has a nationwide practice. An AV-rated attorney since 1993, Rusty has been in practice since 1985, and formerly headed the Class Action division at Hollister & Brace in Santa Barbara, California (co-founded in 1966 by his father William A. Brace). Rusty specializes in Ponzi scheme litigation and is an expert in insurer fraud, bank liability, lawyer liability, and insurance coverage cases.. On a personal note-Rusty is also currently licensed as an Elk Hunting Guide by the State of Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he spent many years as an Offshore Marine Crane Operator on the oil drilling rigs in the Bering Sea and the Santa Barbara Channel.

Rachel Eeles specializes in criminal defence. Rachel represents clients at every stage of the criminal process from interrogation, arraignment, preliminary hearing, trial, sentencing and appeal.. Being arrested and charged with a crime can be one of the most stressful experiences of a person’s life. Effective representation at an early stage can make a huge difference to the outcome of a criminal case whether it is getting charges dismissed, damage limiting a sentence by a plea deal or proactive preparation for trial. There are often profound immigration consequences stemming from a criminal charges and ensure we provide comprehensive advise.. Rachel is straight talking and approachable. Rachel will ensure that you are kept up to date every step of the way and fully understand the process. Rachel is proud to provide cost effective and robust advice.

Professional, competent Family Law representation by a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 22 years of legal experience. Call us for Family Law Legal needs.

Paul Bielaczyc has an extensive background in civil litigation with over 33 years experience handling a wide assortment of cases in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties as well as throughout all of California. In 1989 he started his law career as a sole practitioner and was then hired in 1991 as an associate for general civil litigation. His area of practice included Contracts, Business Disputes, Construction Defect, Employment, Real Estate and Personal Injury. In 2003, he renewed his work as a sole practitioner taking on injury and property claims while also adding Arbitration and Mediation services. In 2016 he was hired as an associate once again handling a variety of civil litigation.. A SAMPLING OF REFERENCES. Bradford D. Brown,; James B. Cole, Slaughter, Reagan & Cole,; John Eck, Griffth & Thornburgh,; Alan H. Fenton,; Bradley J. Hill,; Miles T. Goldrick,; E. Patrick Morris,; Lawrence C. Powell, Bright & Powell; Tom Shapiro, Office of Santa Barbara City Attorney,; Thomas G. Foley, Foley Bezek Behle and Curtis.

Olivia K. Marr represents developers, land owners, investors and municipal governments in all aspects of real estate, land use and entitlements matters, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Subdivision Map Act, and Planning and Zoning Law compliance, development agreements, due diligence review, and transactional issues. She has extensive experience in the navigation of land use regulations and obtaining entitlements for a wide range of projects, from urban infill, to residential and mixed-use Master Planned Communities.. Ms. Marr’s work has focused on compliance with land use laws and regulations at the state and local levels, with particular emphasis on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports and related documents.. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Marr was an associate at the downtown Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings and it was there that Ms. Marr gained significant experience in the planning and implementation of all necessary steps involved in guiding Master Plan Communities from original design to completion, including challenges to project approvals.. Ms. Marr is happy to be back in her hometown of Santa Barbara. She is fortunate her children will grow up in such a wonderful community and is excited to contribute to the growth and development of Santa Barbara County as a whole.

NOTE: My civil litigation practice is located in the Central Coast of California (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo counties), although I sometimes handle cases in Los Angeles, San Diego and Kern Counties.. Mark's practice focuses on business, construction, real estate, and personal injury litigation. His clients include property owners, businesses, contractors, manufacturers and individuals that he has successfully represented in trials involving contract claims, property disputes, jobsite accidents, product liability and professional liability litigation. Mark has obtained numerous favorable verdicts for his clients in trials and arbitration proceedings.. Mark is admitted to practice in all California courts and the U.S. District Court, Central District of California.  He regularly speaks and publishes on various legal topics, and frequently serves as a mediator and Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Barbara Superior Court.. Mark received his B.S. from the University of Southern California, his M.S. from the American Graduate School of Business Management, and his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.. Mark currently serves on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara AIA and the Montecito YMCA, and he is a past director of the Santa Barbara Bar Association and Barristers’ Club. Away from work, Mark enjoys family life in Santa Barbara with his wife and three growing children. He is a jazz aficionado and enjoys travelling.

No matter the social setting, be it work or play, 90% of the people I've met introduce themselves and then identify what they do.  They don't identify the number of kids they have, or whether they are married or single.  They identify their jobs, their careers, or their line of work.. For better or for worse, our jobs and our careers define our lives.  It's where we spend most of our waking hours.. When something negative happens at work, it has a profound affect.  Many people live paycheck to paycheck, and any disruption at work can affect our ability to support our families.  It can also have a shocking affects on our view of ourselves. Our jobs are deeply personal.. This is why I practice employment law.

My philosophy is simple. I strive to provide the best and most cost effective representation during the most significant and possibly traumatic time of your life. I bring a lifetime of experience, compassion, and common sense, to this task. My Office will provide thoughtful assessment of your case and give you well-defined choices on how to proceed.

My name is Lorraine Woodwark . I am a licensed Attorney, certified Mediator, and Arbitrator (private judge) in the state of California.. With over 18 years of legal, arbitration and mediation experience, I handle a variety of issues, including business, construction disputes, land use, employment, business, federal, constitutional law, personal injury, real estate, etc.. My legal practice is located in Santa Barbara, California (between San Francisco and Los Angeles), while my mediation services are available anywhere needed.. I can also arbitrate as a private judge between parties. Parties often prefer private judges as less expensive and time consuming. The date, time and location is also flexible to meet the needs of the parties and their attorneys. The rules are also less formal but still structured to ensure fairness.. I am originally from Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada but currently live in Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A.

Mr. Wansor is an accomplished civil litigator.  His practice is focused on personal injury, real estate, land use, hospitality, products liability, business torts, construction, and will and trust contests.. Mr. Wansor's analytical strengths allow for the accurate assessment of potential exposure and liability and the creation and implementation of sophisticated litigation strategies. Mr. Wansor's strategic sense and writing abilities lead to successful results, whether by keen negotiation or motions leading to the disposition of cases.. Prior to joining Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, Mr. Wansor worked as a litigation partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, where he defended Fortune 500 companies, insurance conglomerates and ultra-high net worth families from a variety of plaintiff- based attacks and actions. His track record includes the successful defense of (1) large restaurant chains from food poisoning and premises liability actions; (2) major hotels, senior living communities and commercial shopping centers from wrongful death actions and trip, slip and fall claims; (3) residential and commercial property owners from a  variety of actions; and, (4) all types of construction trades from personal injury, construction defect and products liability claims. As a litigation partner, Mr. Wansor earned a reputation for his work ethic, attention to detail, tactical acumen and extraordinary results.. Mr. Wansor complements Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP with his sophisticated litigation expertise, where the Firm’s clients are skillfully and efficiently served. He emphasizes the importance of frequently communicating directly with his clients, keeping them informed on all issues and providing comprehensive liability evaluations after any significant development.. Mr. Wansor earned his J.D. from the University of Pepperdine School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Mr. Makler is the only Santa Barbara lawyer that has been awarded the top rating (A-V) by Martindale-Hubbell (since 2013), 10 out of 10 by avvo (since 2010) and who is also ranked in the Nation's Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He has also been determined to be in the Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers. He is a former felony deputy public defender for both Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara Counties.  He also taught Evidence as a member of the regular faculty of the Santa Barbara College of Law. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the state and federal criminal justice systems. His considerable experience and skillful lawyering brings his clients very satisfying results at a reasonable cost. In addition to his work as a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Makler brought several class action lawsuits as lead class counsel against police agencies resulting in system-wide changes that benefit individuals who were arrested but whose cases were never prosecuted. He remains active in various bar associations, including an association of Santa Barbara criminal defense attorneys he helped found: Santa Barbara Defenders. Mr. Makler is regularly recommended for hire by other criminal defense lawyers, judges and members of law enforcement.

Mr. Landheer first worked as an associate attorney in the early 80s with the Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County, California. He tried major felony cases and successfully exonerated his client in his first homicide trial. He also assisted his partner in preparing the defense in a capital case in neighboring Lake County. Additionally, he litigated and defended many marijuana cultivation cases and wrote appeals.. In 1983, he moved to Santa Barbara and opened an office with his associate, former District Attorney of Mendocino County Joseph D. Allen. In 1985, he was invited to join the Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office, where he remained until he retired and opened a private practice in 1990.. Mr. Landheer served as chairman of the board of the Santa Barbara Legal Defense Center, a nonprofit legal advocacy group for indigent and homeless persons in the 80s. Mr. Landheer was recognized as Professor of the Year in 1999 by the student body at the Southern California Institute of Law, where he taught jurisprudence, the philosophy of law.. Mr. Landheer has been featured on Dateline and 48 Hours. He is frequently consulted by the media and asked to comment on controversial legal issues. He has been interviewed and quoted by the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He appears frequently on local television news programs.

Mr. David is one of the top tax and estate planning attorneys on the Central Coast. He also has substantial experience and expertise advising U.S. clients on wealth preservation, trust and estate administration and real estate, finance and business transactions, and advising foreign clients on structuring inbound purchases and investments and U.S. estate and gift tax planning.Mr. David is well versed in all aspects of advanced estate and gift tax planning. The primary focus of his estate planning practice, however, is advising clients on personal family issues, including assisting with clients' philanthropic goals, helping to educate heirs about legal and financial matters, establishing trusts to create incentives for heirs to be self-sufficient, protecting family assets from heirs' creditors (including potential future ex-spouses) and providing tools to trustees to deal with substance abuse issues.. Before moving to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles in 1999, Mr. David's practice included representing clients in real estate and corporate equity and debt financings. As a result of his knowledge of finance and capital markets, Mr. David has a unique ability to work with clients' money managers to ensure that financial risk is being adequately assessed and addressed.Mr. David's career accomplishments include acting as California counsel for the Commercial Lending Division of Bank of New York, and, in 2006, requiring changes to the standard escrow terms under the Master Derivatives Agreement then used by investment banks in diversification transactions involving concentrated stock positions. These changes avoided the risk of losing over $70 million of a client’s stock from investment bank bankruptcies during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.. Mr. David received his B.A. with High Honors and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia. He went on to receive his law degree in 1983 from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). He started practicing law as a tax attorney in the Tax Department of the international law firm of Loeb and Loeb, which was at the time one of the preeminent Tax Departments in the country.

Mr. Dana F. Longo graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz in 1993 with degrees in biology and legal studies, and earned his law degree from California Western School of Law in 1997. Initially employed with the Office of the District Attorney for the County of San Diego, Bureau of Child Support Enforcement, Mr. Longo joined the firm in 1998. His practice now focuses on Wills, Trusts, and other aspects of Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Trust Litigation, Real Estate Transactional and Litigation Matters, and the formation of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and other business entities.. Mr. Longo has been an active member of the local legal community. He served on the Board of Directors of the Barrister’s Club from 1998 through 2000, acting as President for the year 2000. He was also active in the Santa Barbara Inns of Court from 1999 through 2001, serving on the Board of Directors in 2001. Further, he served on the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association from 2001 through 2006, and remains active with the Bar Association. Mr. Longo also serves on the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara Semana Nautica Association, as well as being a founding member, Director, and Legal Counsel for the Channel Islands Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization formed to benefit the Channel Islands National Park. Mr. Longo is also fluent in Spanish and regularly represents Spanish speaking clients.

Mr. Conlan is a trial lawyer who has achieved significant victories for his clients, who include emerging businesses, industry pioneers, and individual victims of consumer abuses and investment fraud.  He represents clients in lawsuits involving business torts, investment scams, wrongdoing by commercial and residential lenders, civil rights violations, financial elder abuse, and major personal injuries.. Before bringing his practice to Santa Barbara, Mr. Conlan was an attorney in the litigation group at Paul Hastings, LLP in New York City.  He litigated complex commercial disputes and regulatory investigations, securities fraud claims, intellectual property lawsuits and class actions.  Mr. Conlan’s practice related to headline-making issues such as hedge fund failures, mortgage-backed and auction rate securities, and the 2008 collapse of the banking industry.. Mr. Conlan began his legal career at Holland & Knight LLP in San Francisco, where he represented clients in class actions, product liability, breach of contract, employment and trade secret cases, and First Amendment and SLAPP issues.  He also had a successful pro bono practice in the areas of immigration and civil rights, and was profiled in the Daily Journal in 2005 for his successful representation of a Lebanese national persecuted for his sexual orientation.  Mr. Conlan won asylum for his client after initial removal orders had been affirmed by the  U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.