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Mr. Rhodes is a dedicated practitioner committed to the art of safeguarding and fortifying his clients' financial legacies through comprehensive estate planning. With extensive experience and a commitment to his community, he founded his own law firm in Santa Rosa, California, concentrating exclusively on estate planning for Sonoma County and the broader North Bay Area. Situated at the heart of his community, his firm reflects his dedication to serving others and providing invaluable peace of mind. Mr. Rhodes earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Sonoma State University and graduated cum laude from Empire College School of Law in Santa Rosa, obtaining a master’s in legal studies and his law degree. Licensed to practice law in California and all federal courts, he is more than an estate planner; he's a guardian of legacies and a provider of serenity in the complex realm of estate law.. Admitted to Practice Law:. California State Courts. United States Supreme Court. United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth District. United States District Court, Northern District of California

Mr. Milligan began his practice of law in 2003 after graduating Cum Laude from Empire Law School in Santa Rosa, California.  He handled both civil and criminal cases for more than 10 years.  Whether he is zealously advocating for a “not guilty” plea or negotiating for the highest possible monetary award, Mr. Milligan is tenacious in his pursuit of justice on behalf of the law firms’ clients.. Mr. Milligan’s legal experience acquired in California, Washington, D.C., and in the state of Maryland has given him a keen sense of awareness of his clients’ rights.  Mr. Milligan works hard to stay current on the important issues of the day, such as DUI toxicology, search and seizure, the right to privacy, police misconduct, and excessive force.  Mr. Milligan’s current knowledge keeps him ahead of the curve and able to deliver the very best legal service for the firm’s diverse client base.. Education. Mr. Milligan is a graduate of the Empire School of Law in Santa Rosa where he earned the Witkin’s Award for the top grades in both Contracts and in Criminal Law.  He graduated in the top 10 of his class of 2003.. Employment. After graduating from law school, Mr. Milligan established, the Milligan Law Firm.  There he represented a wide diversity of clients predominantly in the areas of criminal defense and plaintiff’s personal injury law.  Mr. Milligan practiced every aspect of law from the initial investigation to the filing of the complaint up to and through jury trial.. From 2008 through 2010, Mr. Milligan worked for the County of  Sonoma on the Juvenile and Criminal Conflicts Panel.  In this position, he was able to hone in on his skills in criminal defense and sensitive juvenile matters.  Mr. Milligan’s experience ranges from serious felony gang and sex crimes, to misdemeanor felony DUIs and driver’s licensing criminal offenses.  In addition, Mr. Milligan has represented many clients pertaining to the emerging medical marijuana issues, and in more traditional areas of the law involving removal cases, family law, and contract disputes.. Community Service. In 2007, Mr. Milligan received the Sonoma County Pro Bono Award on behalf of the work he did for the Sonoma County Public Law Library.  He organized and held several fund raisers including “Music for the Law Library” which was held at CHOPS Teen Club, another nonprofit, located in the Old Railroad Square District in Santa Rosa, California.. In that same year, Mr. Milligan volunteered for the Rule 18 Committee of the Sonoma County Civil Bench Bar.   There he was assigned to review Local Rule subdivisions and suggest modifications and improvements.. In 2011, Mr. Milligan served as a Volunteer Adjunct to the District Court of Fairfax, Virginia for the Fairfax Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources, a nonprofit, pre-trial diversion program which provided alternatives to criminal proceedings for first time petty theft defenders.  Mr. Milligan strongly believes in alternatives to jail and brings his rich knowledge of these kinds of alternatives to Sonoma County for our clients’ consideration especially during sentencing.. Memberships. Mr. Milligan is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association which is the oldest drunk driving defense bar association in the United States.  This organization consists of extremely qualified attorneys who willingly share their knowledge and experience among its core members to ensure that our law firm is providing our clients with the very best representation.. Mr. Milligan is also a member of the Sonoma County Bar Association, is in good standing with the State Bar of California since 2003.  His first priority is to serve the clients of this law firm with his wide variety of legal experience and his true life experiences from this coast as well as from the East Coast.

Mr. Meechan has 30 years of experience in dealing with industrially injured workers and is invaluable in bringing cases to a reasonable solution. He works hard to guard the rights of injured workers within Sonoma, Mendocino, Marin, Napa, and Lake Counties in California.. Mr. Meechan is recognized by the California Bar Association as a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist. He is an active member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association and is a member of their Board of Governors.. Mr. Meechan was honored by peers as a California Super Lawyer in 2004, 2005, 2008, and 2009 in recognition of his commitment to and tireless efforts on behalf of Injured Workers. In 2014, he was named as one of the top 100 Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in the nation by the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG).. Mr. Meechan has served in the military. While young, he was a U.S. Navy Diver with Explosive Ordinance Disposal. He later joined the National Guard and served as an officer with the Combat Engineers.. Mr. Meechan is an active member of California Applicant Attorneys (CAAA) and participates in more than 8 days a year of education. Sometimes as the lecturer.. As a concerned citizen, he has worked to preserve the ecology, quality of life, and natural resources of Sonoma County. He helped found and was a Co-Chair of the Coalition for a Better Sonoma County. As a naturalist, Mr. Meechan donates knowledge, time and energy on behalf of Sonoma County’s open spaces and the Russian River.. Richard Meechan is a trained Mediator. He understands the needs of workers with disabilities and the financial goals of the insurance industry. His training has helped close many difficult cases through negotiation. Mr. Meechan often takes cases to trial, if a fair resolution cannot be reached.

Mr. Chalk has been practicing since 1997. He is a Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California.  Mr. Chalk is active not only in California but on a national scale as well.  Mr. Chalk is Past-President of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA) and sits on the Board of Directors for Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy (WILG) a national organization on behalf of injured workers.  If Mr. Chalk is unable to assist you, his vast network of attorneys allows him to refer you to someone who can take your case.

Michelle Dye Neumann resides in Sonoma County California and is the owner of Neumann Law representing employees throughout Northern California. Practicing employment law on behalf of employees for twenty years, Ms. Neumann has tried and won cases in California, Florida, Alabama, Missouri, Minnesota and Nebraska and has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts for employees experiencing discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Ms. Neumann has argued before various state and federal appellate courts as well as the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Supreme Court of Minnesota. Ms. Neumann was certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Labor and Employment Law Specialist,. She is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and the California Employment Lawyer's Association (CELA).

Michael Henderson has been honored as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Injury Trial Lawyers from 2016 through 2020.. Michael served as President of the Consumer Attorneys of Sonoma County, the local chapter of the statewide trial lawyers association.. Michael has been inducted into the Order of the Coif, a national honor society recognizing those lawyers who attain high distinction and excellence in legal education.. Michael graduated in the top 2% of his class, receiving his Juris Doctoral degree from the prestigious McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, CA in 1994.. Michael devotes his legal skills to representing people whose lives have been changed by personal injuries, disabilities and the deaths of loved ones. He is known for his compassionate care of his clients, fierce devotion to justice in their cases, and skillful representation in the settlement and trial of their claims.. Michael lives in Santa Rosa California with his wife and three children.

Michael Garcia specializes in all aspects of business and real estate transactions including business entity formation, corporate financing, private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and real property financing, construction, development, and leasing.. Admissions: State Bar of California

Max's journey into law was deeply influenced by his own family's experience. In 2015 Max helped his father Edward Bernard move his law practice to Santa Rosa by opening an office in Oakmont where they focused on drafting estate plans, making changes to estate plans, and conservatorship defenses. Inspired by this, Max pursued a career in law with a specific focus on estate planning, driven by a desire to make this process accessible, comfortable, and easy to understand for his future clients.. Max did his AA in Political Science at Santa Rosa Junior College and went on to Empire College School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude and passed the bar on his first attempt.. While in school Max continued to work as a paralegal and law clerk for his father as well as other local attorneys where he gained experience in the areas of Real Property, Tax Law, Business, Contracts, Immigration, and Trust Litigation.. At Bernard Law Office, Max strives to create a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their unique circumstances. He believes in taking the time to truly understand each client's goals, concerns, and family dynamics to develop personalized solutions that reflect their wishes and values.. Outside of the office, Max enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the great outdoors, and giving back to the community through tutoring bar prep and law school students. His commitment to serving others extends beyond the legal realm, as he believes in making a positive impact in any way he can.

Max G. Arnold, born in Australia, was educated at the prestigious Latrobe University in Melbourne, majoring in economics; critical writing/analysis; and the history of global power politics in the modern era. He understands the current world.. After formal studies, Max’s first serious career position was as a field marketing representative with Texaco’s Australian subsidiary, Caltex Oil. This top-level, multi-faceted position required an extraordinary level of drive and ability , since every man in that position was in charge of the company’s entire operation in that area. A young man couldn’t have had a better entry into the business world, and that experience was foundational.

Margaret England is a native Californian who has resided in Santa Rosa since January 1990 with her husband and their two sons. Margaret grew up in Southern California graduating from California State University Fullerton. Margaret attended law school when her sons were babies graduating in 1993 from Empire School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1994.. Margaret began her solo practice as a Family Law attorney. She then worked for a large Santa Rosa Law Firm, establishing 5 years’ experience with a large Law Firm, before returning to solo practice in 2001 to become more available for her husband and now adult sons. Margaret is devoted to her community and actively volunteers in several local organizations.. It is two beautiful grandchildren that have changed the focus of the England Law practice.

Lorilee DeSantis is an attorney whose passion for helping families protect their loved ones and their assets shines through to all who work with her. Lorilee’s clients often comment that her ability to deeply listen and understand their concerns makes it very easy for them to talk to her about difficult subjects. Her clients also appreciate that Lorilee explains complex legal concepts in ways that are easy to digest so that clients fully understand their legal options.. Lorilee’s dedication to helping people with family-oriented legal issues stems from personal experiences. When Lorilee was growing up, she saw numerous extended family members tear each other apart while arguing over money and sibling rivalries. She felt this was a terrible thing to happen to a family, and relationships might have been saved if proper estate planning had been done to prevent such arguments. Lorilee is also keenly aware of the emotions people feel when they go through a divorce – such as anger, regret, resentment, shame, relief, and fear – because she experienced a divorce before she attended law school. These experiences motivated her to practice family law and estate planning because these legal fields are where Lorilee feels she can most effectively empower her clients to move forward in life, confident that their children and their assets will be protected to the best of their abilities.. Lorilee is a strong believer in giving back to the community. She has volunteered at the Family Law Facilitator’s Office where she has helped under-privileged, self-represented individuals prepare pleadings for divorces and legal separations. In honor of her dedication, the Sonoma County Superior Court presented Lorilee with the Pro Bono Award in 2012. Through her Rotary club, Lorilee has also helped feed local homeless children and raise money for breast cancer research.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Lorilee worked in the financial services industry. Her experience in that industry enables her to synthesize a knowledge of investments and general finance into various aspects of family law and estate planning.

Let me introduce myself.....I am a consulting professional land planner and California licensed attorney with a practice focused on land use, real property, municipal law, and the resolution of neighbor property disputes.. As a former staff planner for the County of Sonoma, I was responsible for the conduct of area wide specific plans resulting in the zoning of thousands of acres of land (Joy Road, Forestville, Cloverdale, Geyserville, Sonoma Mountain). Over the years I have served as an instructor at Santa Rosa Junior College, a member of the Sonoma County Airport Land Use Commission, and consultant planning director of the City of Cloverdale.. Throughout my career, I have prepared and processed hundreds of city and county applications for land use entitlements inclusive of subdivisions, use permits, variances, re-zonings, and general plan amendments for a wide range of individual property owners, developers, wineries, and non-profits.. My law practice emphasizes problem solving and the practical resolution. of real estate transactions, boundary encroachments, title defects, easements, code violations, and neighbor-nuisance disputes.. I have resided in Sonoma County for over 40 years, raised a wonderful family, built a couple of my own homes, subdivided property, and developed single family and multi-family residential property both for myself and with others.. My education includes degrees from Rutgers University (BA), New York University (MPA), and Empire Law School (JD).. I am a sole practitioner...not a law firm. You have my undivided attention.. I offer the benefit of seasoned, practical, hands-on personal experience.. Thanks for your consideration.

Joshua M. West has handled a wide variety of civil litigation including personal injury/wrongful death, medical and hospital negligence, real property disputes, and probate and trust contests since 1985. His practice also includes estate planning and probate and trust administrations. Mr. West was recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in 2012 and 2015 through 2018. He has served as a Superior Court Pro-Tem Judge, Arbitrator and Settlement Panelist as well as a mediator/arbitrator with the Sonoma County Bar Association’s Mediation and Arbitration Referral Service, Fee Arbitration program and the former No Fee Mediation program.

Joseph A Rogoway is the founder of Rogoway Law Group, a boutique criminal defense, business, and cannabis law firm headquartered in Santa Rosa, California with satellite offices in Beverley Hills and Chicago. In addition to being a prominent criminal defense attorney, Mr. Rogoway is a leader in the emerging cannabis industry where his practice includes assisting start-ups with entity formation, transactional matters, and regulatory compliance. Joe Rogoway is on the board of directors for the Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform, Founder of CAN PAC, and member of the California Cannabis Industry Association, the National Cannabis Industry Association, and the NORML Legal Committee.

Jim Beyers has been a partner at the firm since 1975. He possesses a deep expertise in real estate law and has represented many commercial and residential real estate developers in northern California. He has developed an extensive practice in forestry, including acquisitions, timber harvest plans, recreational uses, stream management, and cultural and environmental issues. Jim acts as a legal counselor and strategic business partner to his clients, advising them on how to avoid costly legal problems, structure their businesses, and negotiate transactions more profitably. He brings a level of creativity and problem solving to the law that few other attorneys can match. Even after four decades of practicing real estate law, he is constantly seeking out new information that will benefit his clients. Jim’s ideal client is a smart and entrepreneurial individual who needs assistance with real estate law, particularly in the areas of land use, construction, or forestry. Jim prefers to work with clients who are eager to engage in dialogue about the best course of action.. Admissions: California State Courts; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Courts - Northern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California; U.S. Tax Court

JEREMY OLSAN is the principal of Olsan Law, Inc.. From 2008 until 2020 Jeremy was a partner in the firm of Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz, LLP, where he led the firm’s real estate and business law practice groups. Prior to joining the Perry firm as a partner in 2008, he had been a shareholder for ten years with the Santa Rosa firm of Anderson, Zeigler, Disharoon, Gallagher & Gray.. Honors and Achievements:  • Since 2012, Jeremy has been recognized by his peers as an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Attorney*.  • In 2016, the State Bar Board of Trustees appointed Jeremy to the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the Bar, where he served as a Vice Chair.  • In 2018, Jeremy was appointed by the California Lawyers Association to its Real Property Law Section Executive Committee, where he now serves as an Advisor.  • Jeremy has been recognized by his peers by being named to the list of Northern California Super Lawyers® in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and again in 2024.  • In March 2010, Jeremy was voted the “Best Attorney, Sonoma County”, by the readers of the North Bay Bohemian Newspaper, whose readers again voted him “Best Business Attorney, Sonoma County” in 2018.. Education and Experience: Jeremy graduated from UC Berkeley and from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific, where he was on the Board of Editors of the Pacific Law Journal. Before law school, he was a commercial real estate agent, and served as the Executive Director of the California State Senate Advisory Commission on Cost Control in State Government.. Real Estate and Business Law Practice: Jeremy has negotiated and documented many significant real estate and business transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing and construction of shopping centers, office buildings, wineries, vineyards, ranches, development and subdivision land, estate homes, conservation and other easements. He also assists clients with construction contracts, land use, zoning and planning matters.. Jeremy works on all aspects of business and corporate matters, including the formation, governance and dissolution of business entities and the review and documentation of routine and complex business and commercial contracts. His practice includes analyzing, negotiating and preparing asset, stock and membership interest purchase and sale agreements, partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements, real property purchase and sale agreements, leases and licensing agreements. He has represented companies and owners in numerous stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures and other complex business and commercial transactions.. Some of his notable real estate and development transactions include: representing the Sonoma Land Trust in the acquisition of Jenner Headlands, the largest conservation land acquisition in Sonoma County history at the time of its completion; representing Codding Enterprises in its sale of a tenancy in common interest in Coddingtown Mall to Simon Property Group; representing the private seller of a 27,000-acre, 250+ parcel ranch; and representation of the Sonoma State University Academic Foundation in the financing and development of the Green Music Center.Representative Clients: Jeremy has represented private individuals, businesses of all kinds, non-profit corporations, and academic and governmental institutions, including the Sonoma Land Trust, Codding Enterprises, Healdsburg Hospitality Group, Korbel Champagne Cellars, Dehlinger Winery, Calistoga Winegrowers, Domaine Della Winery, Siduri Wines, Copain Wine Cellars, Boich Family Cellars, Sonoma State University Foundation, Sonoma State Enterprises, Audubon Canyon Ranch, Prudential California Realty, Manor Development Company, Shook and Waller Construction, the City of Santa Rosa, and the North Bay, Marin, and Oakland/Berkeley Associations of REALTORS®. He is frequently called on to lecture to and consult with real estate industry groups and brokers on transactional and disclosure issues, broker risk management, and on broker discipline and arbitration hearings. He is a regular participant in the California Association of REALTORS®’ Legal Affairs Forums, and participates in the development of the statewide Association’s real estate contract forms that are the gold standard in California.Community Leadership: Jeremy is an active community volunteer and leader, where his service includes:. • Advisor to the Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Section• 2-term Chair of the Board of Directors of the Career Technical Education Foundation• Chair of the Governance Committee and Member of the Board of Directors of the Redwood Empire Food Bank• Executive Committee of the California State Bar Real Property Law Section• Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Section• President of the Santa Rosa Downtown Market Board of Directors• Board of Directors of the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County• President of Santa Rosa’s Reform Jewish synagogue, Congregation Shomrei Torah. Pro bono legal services for select local non-profits have included:Audubon Canyon Ranch, Calistoga Wine Growers, Career Technical Education Foundation Sonoma County, Ceres Community Project, Circuit Rider Community Services; Congregation Shomrei Torah, Napa Bicycle Coalition, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Santa Rosa Downtown Market, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, Sonoma County Library Foundation, Starcross Monastic Community, and the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.. * AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used under in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

Jenni E. Klose is a Real Estate attorney and the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Jenni E. Klose in Santa Rosa, California. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). After undergraduate, she went on to complete her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and Indiana University, Bloomington School of Law.. Jenni E. Klose has been licensed to practice law in California for 13 years. In addition to Real Estate Law, Jenni E. Klose handles Business and Government law matters at the Law Offices of Jenni E. Klose.

If you are buying or selling real estate, I am the right person for the job. Focusing exclusively on real estate purchase and sale transactions. Flat-fee private-party off-market real estate sales as an attorney, and on-market listings as a broker/REALTOR for buyers and sellers. Free consultation.

I've been on the water for 50 years, on sailboats, oilfield supply boats, and bluewater freighters. I'm an Unlimited Master Mariner and Commercial/MEL/CFI airplane pilot. I have 20 years of experience as a marine surveyor and have been admitted to federal courts as a maritime expert. I'm a correspondent for WorkBoat Magazine and the author of several maritime-related books, including the 2010 memoir Seized, about freeing ships from fraudulent seizure. It was called "A great story" by the Washington Post and "Heart-stopping" by Publishers Weekly. I've appeared on Fox News, BBC, NPR, The Learning Channel, and many other media outlets. The American Heroes Channel featured me in "Love Wolves," an August, 2014 episode in its Hardcore Heroes series. My law clients have included shipowners, wharfingers, charterers, bunkerers, and others in the maritime industry.

I specialize in real estate law, business law, construction law, estate planning and mediation. I believe in assisting my clients in reaching a fair and economical result without litigation. But should litigation be necessary, I work hard to get the best results possible for my clients. Although I handle the legal issues and procedures, my clients control their case by making as many strategic decisions as possible. For more information, visit my website at . Thank you.

I practice bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and real estate law in Sonoma County, California. As a wife and mother, I understand how hard it can be to make the money stretch to cover everything your family needs. I help people explore their options for getting on a good financial path so they can experience freedom from the stress and anxiety of constant worry over debt.

I love living and practicing law in Sonoma County! I have been practicing law since 2002. I grew up in Novato, CA and attended Santa Rosa J.C. then transferred to Arizona State University studying English and Political Science for upper division and then staying for law school, but I always knew I would return to the Bay Area after law school. I enjoy all aspects of litigation, but my favorite part of practicing law is the research and writing. I enjoy exploring Sonoma County and Northern California with my husband Steve. I love traveling near and far when I can (trying to get at least a few days of Snowboarding in each season), but also enjoy weekends at home with movies or a good book.

I knew my passion was criminal law from my first day of law school. I was able to intern with the Sonoma County Public Defenders Office for three years during school which only cemented my desire to continue helping those in need. I understand the stress and concern that comes with facing criminal charges. I know the courtrooms, I know the process and I know that I can help you. Don't waste time, contact me today so that I can begin protecting your rights.

I have spent my entire legal career as a criminal defense attorney.  I have tried a multitude of murder cases, including two death penalty trials.  My practice is mostly in felony defense, with a special emphasis on drug and marijuana cases.  We also have a proven record in successfully defending misdemeanor charges, including D.U.I. cases.

I have been practicing bankruptcy law and social security law since 2008.  I have helped hundreds of families, individuals, and businesses by representing them in bankruptcy proceedings.  Bankruptcy law is one of the most challenging and at the same time rewarding areas law an attorney can practice.. When I am not working I am usualy enjoyning all that Sonoma and Marin have to offer.  I enjoy golfing at the local courses, going to the coast, or trying new restuarants.  I am an active member of Santa Rosa West Rotary Club, and I am on the board of directors for the Sonoma County Bar Association.