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Ms. Dollar represents businesses and financial institutions in litigation and transactional matters.  She handles all types of business disputes including breach of contract, unfair and deceptive acts, real estate and construction.  In addition, Ms. Dollar is handles consumer credit, fraud, forgery and business to business litigation for financial institutions.  Ms. Dollar also drafts contracts and financing documents including leases, deeds of trust and intercreditor agreements.

Ms. Coen is a highly experienced litigator, who advocates fiercely for her clients while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes each client’s unique needs and goals. Ms. Coen partners with each client while cultivating support, trust, and effective problem-solving.

Mr. Shureen received his Juris Doctorate from Empire College School of Law in 1986 as the valedictorian of his graduating class. Prior to 1994, Doug worked as an insurance claims adjuster handling high stakes environmental litigation. Doug has practiced law since 1994, concentrating on civil litigation, including employment and labor law, trade secrets and misappropriation, personal injury, insurance defense and coverage, and real estate law.. In his employment practice, Mr. Shureen represents employers and employees in counseling and litigation, including claims brought by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the California Labor Commissioner. These cases include wrongful discharge, sexual harassment and discrimination, wage and hour issues, and disability, religious and national origin discrimination.. Mr. Shureen is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in California. He is a past President of the Sonoma County Bar Association, serving over 1,000 members of the legal profession in Sonoma County.. Doug is also the past president of the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise (2017-2018) and remains an active member of the club.

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. 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.

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.

Kara is a family law attorney who has been practicing for over 13 years. She became a partner with the firm in 2009. Her areas of practice include divorce, legal separation, custody and custody modification, child visitation, child support, spousal support and modification, property division, premarital agreements, postmarital agreements, domestic violence, and restraining orders. Kara’s practice consists of traditional litigation, mediation, and collaborative law.. In 1998, Kara received her Juris Doctor Degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she focused her studies in Family and Public Interest Law. Prior to becoming an associate with Conner, Lawrence & Rodney in 2000, Kara was a senior associate at a family law firm in San Jose, California.. Kara is active in the legal community, serving as a leader in various groups. Kara has served as the Chair of the Sonoma County Family Law Committee, as the Family Law Bar Representative on the Sonoma County Bar Association Board of Directors, and as the President of Sonoma County Women in Law. She is currently the liaison between Family Court Services and the Sonoma County Family Law Bar.

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.

Jon Vonder Haar is an experienced counselor, advisor, and trial attorney. His practice focuses on Family Law, Employment Law and General Litigation. He is responsible for all aspects of a claim or defense, including initial investigation and evaluation, strategy, settlement negotiations and trial.Jon is skilled in negotiating and resolving complex legal and factual issues. He is admitted to practice in all of the Courts in California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and he has practiced in most of the western United States and elsewhere by admission pro hac vice or by direct application to the particular Federal District Court.

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.

Jennifer Applegate has been practicing family law in Sonoma County since 2008. After spending several years as a partner in a small firm, she now runs a solo practice out of a charming downtown office. Jennifer has a reputation as being a lawyer who's good at settling cases, and someone you don't want to go up against in court. She's committed to reaching a fair and equable settlement with a minimum of litigation, but when it's required, she goes to the mat for her clients! Jennifer understands the most effective way to present facts and arguments in court, and has a good reputation with my judges, commissioners, and colleagues. Most of all, she levels with her clients, telling them what to expect and which issues aren't worth fighting over -- so you get good value for money, and you don't make litigation even more contentious.. Consultations are offered at a reduced rate.

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 love my work, but I also love to play.  You can find me mountain biking, playing in a men's baseball league, throwing frisbee, running, playing in my band, and generally just having fun with my kids and my family.  It is important to take time to play.  Unfortunately, too many times we let the stress of everyday life take over and forget the therapuetic qualities of playing.  I encourage my clients to take time and play even though they are going through what likely is the single most difficult time in their life becasue it allows them to obtain clarity, which is so important when facing some of the most significant and difficult decisions they will ever make.

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.