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With over three decades of legal experience, Ann Gallagher White has built a distinguished career as both a prosecutor and public defender in Sonoma County. She has handled a wide range of cases, including felony and misdemeanor trials, juvenile matters, and DUI cases. During her tenure as a prosecutor, Ann focused on environmental, consumer, and worker safety issues, earning accolades from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the California District Attorneys’ Association for her contributions to environmental law. Ann has also worked with the Sixth District Appellate Project, showcasing her skill in appellate advocacy. Beyond her legal practice, she has shared her knowledge by teaching criminal law at Empire Law School in Santa Rosa and has served as in-house counsel for a family-owned construction firm, adding a unique perspective to her extensive legal background.

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.

I came to California to study law at the University of Santa Clara, not realizing I would stay.  After law school, I practiced in San Jose at a medium sized, commercial litigation firm for 3 years, and then moved to Santa Rosa, where I have lived and practiced law since 1990.  I love the wine country, with all of its beauty and culture.  The food and wine are unbeatable.  I feel privileged to practice law and raise a family in an area that is so beautiful.. When I went to law school, I thought I would become a prosecutor of crimes, a District Attorney.  Instead, I fell in love with personal injury work while working as a law clerk for Joe Carcione on the Peninsula.  So now I prosecute personal injury claims.  I love my work!. I have taken many cases to trial, when I've had no choice; but of course more than 95% of my cases do settle without trial.   I believe strongly that potential clients should hire only personal injury attorneys who are willing to try cases, and who have tried cases, preferably to verdict.  My two cents, as they say.

Devina Douglas has worked hard to build a reputation within the northern Bay Area as an attorney who is as easy to work with as she is knowledgeable. She has experience in all facets of criminal practice from pre-filing investigations through jury trial, including investigation, arraignments, motions, discovery, pre-trial negotiations and plea bargaining, probation violations, and post-conviction remedies. She handles various felony and misdemeanor cases involving DUI, homicides, marijuana crimes, fish and game violations, drug offenses, sex crimes, and domestic violence.  Devina attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology before attending law school at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate with great distinction. There, she was inducted into the Order of the Coif (recognizing academic excellence in the law). During her studies at McGeorge she was editor of the McGeorge Law Review, and a founding member of the McGeorge Chapters of both the Criminal Law Society and Federal Bar Association. Her experience includes time at the San Joaquin County Public Defender’s Office, the California District Attorneys Association’s Environmental Crime Prosecution Unit, and the Li & Lozada Law Group.

After exiting the U.S. Marine Corps in 1992, John Henrdrickson became employed by a new car dealership in the sales department.  Working through college and then law school, Mr. Hendrickson graduated law school in 2001 from University of California Hastings College of the Law.  While at U.C. Hastings, Mr. Hendrickson was active in the student newspaper, becoming the editor-in-chief and student government.  During his final year, Mr. Hendrickson was elected as the President of the Associated Students of University of California Hastings.. Upon graduation, Mr. Hendrickson was offered a top-level managment position in a California auto dealership group.  After 8 years, Mr. Hendrickson elected to "switch sides," and now represents consumers and assists people with lemon law claims and those with disputes against car dealerships.. "Sometimes the fastest way to get a resolution is to not file a lawsuit.  Sometimes you need to.  Auto Industry experience will help you decide which best suits your situation.". John Hendrickson knows that people do not want lawsuits.  They want a vehicle that works as its meant to and a fair deal - and when there is a problem, they want resolution.  Call for a free consultation and see how he can help you.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.