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“Family law is not about winning a legal battle – it’s about ending the conflict, finding workable solutions and reconnecting the pieces of your life in a way that allows you to build a new future.”- Julie R. Mack, CLS-F. Julie’s Approach. Julie’s work is to guide you in unraveling your conflict and generating options, so you can visualize new, very freeing possibilities for yourself. Her approach leverages her profound gift to stay neutral, to see all the pieces of your divorce puzzle and make the connections others just cannot see.. Julie believes that all divorces have the potential to be contentious. It is the attorney’s job to be able to manage the conflict and reduce it so the parties are able to make rational and reasonable decisions to move forward. She does not take on your emotion, so she can see a full 360 degrees of all the intricacies in the connections and the potential to open up more options for you.. You will experience a team approach of goal setting, case strategy and case management based on your individual needs and circumstances as she and her team work to:. As a former social services worker, Julie appreciates clients’ needs for solid communication, strong advocacy, emotional support and efficient case management. All driving principles of her approach and team work ethics.. Experience and Qualifications. Julie has a unique ability to recognize what pieces need to be woven together and how to weave them to get a good resolution for all involved. That comes from over 18 years of exclusive family law experience working on more than 1,500 client cases and matters. She especially enjoys working with complex financial, business and property issues.. In all types of family law matters (i.e., mediation, litigation, collaborative, consulting, agreements), Julie is a master at weaving connections that create possibilities for people to see their lives for what they can be.. In 2010, Julie was certified as a Family Law Legal Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Her path has included graduating Magna Cum Laude from California Western School of Law in 1996 and joining the firm in 1997 as an associate attorney, becoming partner in 2006. Among her academic achievements, Ms. Mack received several American Jurisprudence Awards in law school and is a published writer.. Giving Back to Community. This altruistic spirit is also evident in Julie, who has volunteered at the YWCA legal clinic and Legal Aid during her years in law school where she gained valuable experience working with domestic violence victims. Mack combines her background in social work with her career as a family lawyer. “I have the best of both worlds here,” says Mack. “I get to work on a one-on-one basis with my clients, so I actually see my work pay off with tangible results.”

Tomer T. Gutman focuses his practice on trust and estate administration, probate, litigation, and business and property matters. With licenses to practice law in California, Washington, Nevada, and Florida, Mr. Gutman has litigated numerous trust and estate cases, bringing a unique perspective to his estate planning work. Prior to joining Worden Williams, he clerked in Federal Court in the Southern District of California for the Honorable Cathy Ann Bencivengo. Mr. Gutman holds a Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from California Western School of Law, where he was a Staff Editor of the Law Review and received the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in various legal subjects. Tomer also holds a B.S. in International Finance from the University of Tampa and an M.B.A. in International Management from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Before pursuing his legal career, he provided business management consulting services to multinational corporations, focusing on areas such as international expansion and ISO Quality Management. Mr. Gutman also has experience in the financial industry, offering advisement and planning services to high net-worth individuals in private equity funds. Additionally, he is actively involved in various legal associations and community service organizations.

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Stacey O’Neill is a highly accomplished attorney with over 14 years of experience dedicated to personal injury law. As a former senior litigation attorney and key leader at a prominent injury and accident law firm in San Diego, Stacey has earned a reputation as both a compassionate advocate and a formidable force in the legal community.. Her legal journey began at the California Western School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating cum laude in 2006.. Stacey’s career is characterized by her unwavering commitment to her clients and her ability to expertly handle a diverse range of personal injury cases. She began her career as a post-bar law clerk at a well-respected law firm in San Diego and quickly advanced to a leadership role, managing the firm’s legal team and ensuring that each client received the highest standard of representation. Stacey has also shared her expertise with other firms across the nation, presenting on effective legal team management and cultivating a positive work culture.. Throughout her career, Stacey has secured significant recoveries across a broad spectrum of personal injury cases, including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip-and-Fall Incidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death Claims, General Negligence Injury Claims.. Stacey’s dedication to her clients is reflected in the millions of dollars she has recovered on their behalf. Her achievements include securing membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Her outstanding work has also garnered recognition as a Top-Rated Lawyer by Avvo, prestigious placement on the 2023 Super Lawyers list, and inclusion in the San Diego Business Journal’s Women of Influence in Law (2021).. Beyond her legal practice, Stacey is actively involved in the legal community. She is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the American Association for Justice. Additionally, she has contributed her time to organizations such as the Junior League of San Diego, the Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court, and the San Diego County Bar Association.. When you choose Stacey O’Neill, you’re not just hiring an attorney—you’re partnering with a dedicated advocate who brings a depth of experience, a deep understanding of the law, and a personal commitment to securing the justice you deserve.

Services. Griswold Law focuses on receiverships and partition matters. Attorney Richardson “Red” Griswold is commonly appointed by California courts as a Receiver and Partition Referee. He acts as a health and safety receiver, rents and profits receiver, post-judgment receiver and partition referee. In addition, Mr. Griswold takes on select class action matters.. Experience. Prior to founding Griswold Law, Mr. Griswold sharpened his legal skills at several Southern California law firms focusing on real estate law, employment law and business litigation, as well as in the legal departments of the San Diego Padres and The Upper Deck Company.  He also previously served as Vice President of a commercial and residential property management company, at the time ranked 15th largest in the state of California.. Education and Membership. Mr. Griswold is a member of the California State Bar and licensed to practice law in all California state courts, as well as the United States District Courts in the Southern District, Central District, and Eastern District of California.  Mr. Griswold earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis and his law degree, magna cum laude, from California Western School of Law in San Diego.  Mr. Griswold is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker.. Mr. Griswold is a 2015-2016 Board Member of the California Receivers Forum and a Board Member of the loca San Diego Chapter (San Diego Receivers Forum).. Pro Bono and Volunteer Efforts. Mr. Griswold is a classroom presenter for the Mock Trial Video Presentation Program at elementary schools across San Diego County through the San Diego County Bar Association’s Children At Risk Committee. He also volunteers with the Juvenile Court Book Club, which facilitates book club meetings at local juvenile detention centers.  Further, Mr. Griswold volunteers with the California Innocence Project by reviewing prison inmate files to investigate claims of innocence.

Sam is co-founder of Dean Gazzo Roistacher LLP. He is first and foremost a trial lawyer with nearly 25 years of experience in State and Federal Courts practicing all phases of litigation across a broad range of specialty areas including catastrophic personal injury, premises liability, development and construction, real estate, employment, professional malpractice, civil rights, complex commercial and supply chain claims, products liability, wine import and distribution, insurance bad faith, intellectual property, trade secrets and unfair competition, and, director disputes.. As a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Sam deployed as an Intelligence Officer for multiple consecutive combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He successfully served in positions of increasing direct leadership up to the battalion/squadron level, and principal staff positions up to the major command and joint levels. As a Marine Colonel, and certified Inspector General, he currently serves as the command inspector for a major Reserve element.. Sam is a problem solver. Leveraging his extensive litigation background and enterprise-level leadership experience, Sam is highly adept at solving the most difficult legal challenges. Sam is sought as outside General Counsel to provide advice regarding strategic business development, risk mitigation, litigation supervision and cost management, compliance matters, internal polices and best practices. Sam is also specially retained as monitoring counsel for excess loss claims and to lead high profile investigations for both corporate and public entities.

Peter C. Ward has been practicing law in the areas of Construction, Insurance, and Business Litigation for 20 years. After attending Yale and then University of California San Diego for his undergraduate studies, Peter received his Juris Doctorate from University of San Diego School of Law in 1986. He became a partner at Chapin Fleming & Winet (later known as Chapin Shea McNitt & Carter) in 1991 where he headed up the Construction Defect Litigation Department. After 15 successful years, Peter moved into smaller practice, eventually forming Ward Law Offices in 2002. In 2004, Peter and Christopher H. Hagen formed Ward & Hagen LLP.

Originally from Nicaragua, Mr. Nunez graduated Golden Gate University School of Law in 2003 with his Juris Doctor in Criminal Law and Products Liability; Alexander Nunez has since been practicing family law, decedent’s litigation, and is well experienced in real estate law.. Mr. Nunez is proficient in both Spanish and Italian and has served our country for nine years as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Alexander Nunez is a member of the State Bar of California (Bar Number 236488).

Natalia Desiderio Smith, Esq. is the founder of The Smith Litigation Firm.  The Firm was established to provide superior legal representation centered around the client's goals.  Her experience has led to exceptional results in small and large cases alike, including multi-million dollar claims.. Ms. Smith has been practicing law for over fourteen years.  She is a highly skilled litigator that is dedicated and accessible to her clients.  She earned her Chemistry degree from the University of California, Riverside with Honors and her law degree from California Western School of Law where she graduated at the top of her class, cum laude.  Ms. Smith is admitted to practice in all courts of the State of California, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California.  Ms. Smith has also successfully arbitrated many cases through JAMS Mediation Arbitration, Mediation and ADR Services (JAMS), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), as well as the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).. Before starting her own firm, Ms. Smith was a senior attorney for the law firm of Weule & Ballard located in Carlsbad, California and Andrade & Associates located in Irvine, California.  Both firms specialized in construction disputes, but maintained diverse litigation and trial practices.  Ms. Smith has managed, settled, tried, and obtained excellent results in many non-construction disputes including business, commercial, real estate, and general civil litigation.. Ms. Smith is well versed in all aspects of federal and state civil litigation including alternative dispute resolution, provisional remedies, discovery, mediation, trial, judgment enforcement, and appeals.. She is an expert in construction disputes.  She has exhaustively litigated every type of private and public works construction dispute including breach of contract, mechanics' liens, payment and performance bonds, Miller Act, bid protests, delays, disruption, and defects.  Ms. Smith has developed a network of industry leading experts to assist in prosecuting or defending any type of construction claim.. Ms. Smith served on the Board of the Engineering Contractors Association and has been a member of the National Women In Construction, Orange County Bar Association and San Diego Bar Association.  She is also admitted to practice in all U.S. District Courts in California.. She was born in Argentina and is fluent in Spanish.

Ms. Lewis is a Certified Family Law Specialist, as designated by the State Bar of California.  Ms. Lewis specializes in complex property division, income available for support and other financial issues.   Ms. Lewis has had extensive training in Mediation and Collaborative divorces, and has years of litigation experience. Ms. Lewis is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, which provides her with the background and understanding for complex financial issues. Ms. Lewis is the founding partner of The Law Office of Meredith G Lewis, Advocates in Litigation; Mediation and Collaborative Divorce.

Mr. Arendsen is a founding partner of Arendsen Braddock LLP, a personal injury law firm. He founded the firm after a distinguished career with the Justice Department, having served as a Deputy Chief in the Trial Section of the United States Attorney’s Office here in San Diego. In addition to trying his own cases, Mr. Arendsen supervised a team of prosecutors and received the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for his work prosecuting violent crime and drug trafficking cases. An experienced trial lawyer with over 30 jury trials to his credit, Mr. Arendsen now puts his advocacy skills to work representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries and their families. He has been recognized by his peers as one of the Nation’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers, a nationally-recognized Super Lawyer and Lawyer of Distinction, and received the Outstanding Trial Lawyer award. He also has a perfect 10 rating on Avvo, the nation’s leading attorney review website, and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Mr. Arendsen grew up in Wisconsin and then attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Political Science in 1997, earning honors from Phi Beta Kappa and the Golden Key National Honor Society. Mr. Arendsen then attended the University of Illinois College of Law, where he served on the Law Review, the board of the Public Interest Law Foundation, and provided free legal services to victims of domestic abuse and low-income families through the school’s clinic. In 2000, Mr. Arendsen graduated summa cum laude and Order of the Coif, and then began a clerkship with the Honorable Henry A. Politz on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. After his clerkship, Mr. Arendsen joined the nationally renowned law firm of Gibson Dunn as a litigation associate in their San Francisco office. While at Gibson, Mr. Arendsen focused on high profile antitrust cases, securities fraud, and other areas of complex litigation. He also dedicated a portion of his practice to pro bono projects, earning the Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award from the San Francisco Bar Association. Mr. Arendsen left Gibson in 2004 to join the United States Attorney’s Office in San Diego, where he took numerous difficult cases to trial and earned a reputation as a tenacious courtroom advocate. In 2007, Mr. Arendsen returned to Wisconsin for two years, supplementing his civil litigation and white-collar experience while working at Godfrey & Kahn in Madison.. Mr. Arendsen then returned to the United States Attorney’s Office in San Diego in 2009, where he became a Deputy Chief in the Trial Section of the office. In addition to trying his own cases, Mr. Arendsen supervised a team of prosecutors. He also received the Certificate of Congressional Recognition and the Police Department Meritorious Unit Citation for his work prosecuting violent crime and drug trafficking cases.. In 2012, Mr. Arendsen left government service to hone his civil trial skills at Gomez Trial Attorneys. While working with the Gomez firm, Mr. Arendsen built a reputation as a compassionate, zealous, and trusted advocate for his clients. His successes included helping secure a $5,000,000 settlement in a federal wrongful death case and obtaining a million dollar judgment after a jury trial for a well-deserving client who suffered a significant ankle fracture after being struck by a car in downtown San Diego.. Mr. Arendsen then went on to secure numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients while working as partner with Arendsen Cane Molnar LLP before founding Arendsen Braddock LLP.. In addition to helping his clients in the courtroom, Mr. Arendsen continues to focus on public service. He enjoys presenting at local grade schools for Constitution Day, working with law school moot court teams, and participating in community outreach programs put on by the Federal District Court and other organizations. He is an active member of the Lawyer’s Club and the Federal Bar Association and enjoys emceeing various events for the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, as well as teaching trial advocacy courses at local law schools.. Mr. Arendsen lives with his wife, Anne, and two young boys in the Scripps Ranch community of San Diego. In addition to spending time with their boys and coaching Little League, Mr. Arendsen enjoys jogging around Mission Bay, dining out with friends and motorcycle riding.

Michelle understands that every client’s situation is unique and as such, she tailors her approach to each case to meet the specific needs of the client. She prides herself on being a tireless advocate for her clients from beginning to end. Additionally, Michelle has spent significant time volunteering both in and out of the legal community.. Having begun her legal career in 2001, Michelle Carlisle Hollimon is a skilled litigation attorney with extensive experience in family law. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1998. She then attended California Western School of Law in where she graduated in the top 25% of her class in 2000.

Michele Fischbein, JD, LL.M. attended the University of San Diego School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California (Bar Number 207698). Since 2000, Attorney Fischbein has been serving the San Diego area with her expertise in trust and estate planning for high net-worth individuals and families. Using both standard and sophisticated planning techniques, Ms. Fischbein works to help clients achieve their personal and business wealth transfer objectives.. She also counsels clients on all related tax issues, including estate, gift and other transfer taxes. Ms. Fischbein is passionate about serving her community and has been with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for 25 years.

Kristen strives to help minimize conflict, guide clients to act in the best interest of their children, and be responsive to clients’ needs. She earned her undergraduate degree in communications from UCSD and graduated from California Western School of Law cum laude in 1997. Kristen has had broad legal experience. Early in her career she worked as a judicial intern and as an associate at a large family law firm before moving into civil law focusing on NASD securities arbitrations, commercial contract disputes, wrongful termination, sexual harassment cases, and insurance bad faith cases. She also spent several years as an estate planning attorney, preparing and amending wills and trusts, before returning to family law. She is a member of the Inns of Court, Fiorenzo v. Lopardo chapter and the San Diego Family Law Bar Association.. The experience she’s gained in her law career and as a wife, mother of two sons, member of the PTO, and volunteer art teacher give her great perspective to help her clients navigate the difficult waters of a family law case.

Joanna Simon has spent her career litigating and successfully resolving some of the largest mass tort, wrongful death, and personal injury cases of the past decade. Because of this work, she was selected by her peers as a “Rising Star Super Lawyer” for San Diego in both 2017 and 2018. Joanna takes a thoughtful approach to maximizing recoveries for her clients, whether that be through negotiations, mediation, or trial. Joanna’s client-focused approach has earned her a perfect “10 out of 10” AVVO rating.. Before joining Fox Law, Joanna was an attorney at top international law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP. There, she specialized in large-scale product liability and aviation disaster cases. She regularly obtained outstanding results for her clients, which included pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, consumer product manufacturers, and airlines, airports and drone startups. Joanna has now taken the skills she gained there and dedicated her practice to fighting for individuals who have been harmed.. Joanna is also dedicated to pro bono work and community involvement. She has received the Wiley W. Manuel Award for pro bono work from the California State Bar every year from 2011 – 2016. She is an active member of the San Diego County Bar, Athena San Diego, and is currently on the Leadership Development Committee of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, San Diego Chapter.. Joanna received her J.D. magna cum laude in 2010 from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, she was the chief student comments editor of the San Diego International Law Journal, and a member of the San Diego Appellate Moot Court Executive Board. Joanna also worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Thomas J. Whelan in the Southern District of California, and the Honorable Lawrence E. Kahn in the Northern District of New York. She received her B.A. magna cum laude from Northeastern University in 2007.

I have been practicing law for nearly 29 years in Solana Beach, California.  I generally defend public entities in civil cases.  I am a civil trial lawyer.  I have tended to try more cases in which police officers have been accused of excessive force, false arrest, and civil rights violations.  I have tried more than 20 cases to verdict in both State and Federal Courts.

I enjoy helping people and/or small businesses who need legal advice and/or support.  People don't look for lawsuits or look to be involved in litigation.  However, when we have disputes that cannot be resolved our system of jurisprudence provides for resolution in Courts or through Arbitration.

HOW to divorce is almost as important as WHETHER to divorce. That’s why working with Shawn Weber is a whole person experience where logic integrates with creativity. Shawn’s not your everyday family law attorney, because for him your divorce is a human experience, not just a legal process. He has a profound ability to get into the world you are experiencing to uncover the necessary clarity in your divorce relationship dynamic.. Unlike other attorneys who look for quick fixes to get through the immediate legal step, Shawn uses a longer range perspective seeking long-term solutions for maximum benefit now and after divorce. Rather than only assist with the immediate legal issues and process, Shawn takes a more holistic approach coaching you on how to reduce conflict with the other party that builds skills you can carry on beyond your case.. Understanding that family law disputes often invoke the most primal of human emotions, Shawn helps you navigate the constantly changing currents of family law. For example, he will show you how to separate the noise in hostile emails from distinguishing nuggets that need a response, and how to interact in an effective solutions way as opposed to an angry, defensive, hostile manner.. Straight Talk, No Sugar Coating. Shawn will tell you what you need to hear and not necessarily what you want to hear. He is very grounded in the reality of what you will get and what you won’t get. As a result, his clients rely heavily on Shawn for advice and protection, especially when the stakes are high. With an innate empathetic nature, he is able to navigate these most difficult situations.. Shawn is different than most attorneys, because of his conflict management skills to reduce conflict in all areas of divorce relationships. You will experience clarity, safety and direction that gives you a chance for healthier kids, healthier families and a healthier, more self-assured you.. Experience and Qualifications. Certified as a Legal Specialist in Family Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, Shawn has worked exclusively in the area of family law for more than 15 years. In that time, he has proven to be a skilled advocate and attorney, as well as an adroit negotiator and mediator. He is especially skilled in resolving difficult divorce, alimony, child support, custody and visitation issues in an unthreatening and confidential environment through mediation, with a high success rate.. Today, Shawn is focused exclusively on mediation, collaborative divorce matters, consulting and agreements. In 2006, he became a partner in Brave, Weber & Mack, APLC and took on additional responsibilities as the firms CFO. Prior to that, he was the firm’s Managing Attorney, where he grew the firm from a small solo practice to a four lawyer, 10-employee firm. In addition, under his guidance the clientele quadrupled in four years.. Shawn views community service as a high calling and is an active volunteer. Currently, Shawn volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America and mentor’s teenagers at his church. Specific to family law, he has volunteered as a Board Member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego since 2005 and served as the organization’s president in 2009.. A father of five, Mr. Weber understands the human side of family law and brings his real life experience to the table for his clients.

G&A Legal  is a boutique trademark firm, filing hundreds of global trademark applications annually. By narrowly defining our practice area, we provide our clients with high-quality, cost-effective legal advice tailored to the particular needs of the client.. G&A Legal’s team manages large international trademark portfolios for well-known corporations and our trademark services offered include:. Through a global network of associated law firms, we can assist with the international protection of your company’s most important assets.. Our trademark clients include entrepreneurs, new businesses, growing companies, and large organizations and include many recognizable brands, such as JOE DIMAGGIO, SKINIT. INC. , ACTIVISION, WARRIOR INTERNATIONAL, BIOMATRICA, and WOMANCARE GLOBAL.. Our team has a practical, business-oriented approach to handling every type of trademark issue our clients may encounter.. Pollie A. Gautsch, Esq. is the managing attorney at G&A Legal. She has 15 years of experience assisting clients in the areas of intellectual property. Ms. Gautsch has coordinated and prosecuted thousands of applications and registrations in the United States and throughout the world, and has resolved matters involving Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Gautsch focuses on the big picture for clients in creating,and protecting their intellectual property (including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets).. In addition to strategic portfolio management and counseling, we have substantial experience handling trademark administrative proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). We help clients create strategies for both sending and responding to cease-and-desist letters and other third-party issues. We pride ourselves on our ability to come up with creative solutions to resolve disputes, including negotiating and drafting trademark-related agreements, including license agreements, coexistence agreements, and co- branding agreements.

Elizabeth A. Tresp JD, LL.M provides Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust and Probate Litigation services to clients throughout Southern California. Consultations are available at our offices in Pacific Beach and Solana Beach. A tough negotiator with a proven track record of success, Elizabeth strives to provide individualized, innovative solutions.. ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS, TRUSTS, & PROBATE:. Elizabeth understands first hand the importance of having your family's legal affairs in order, having lost her own father unexpectedly in 2011. As a mother, Elizabeth knows that it is never too early to plan for the future. As she does for her own family, Elizabeth will help you protect your loved ones and create a lasting legacy.. Knowing that you have planned for your family's long-term well-being and financial security can assure you that your lifetime of hard work is safe. Elizabeth undergoes a comprehensive analysis of your estate and determines the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal philanthropic causes, and protecting your loved ones.. ABOUT ELIZABETH:. Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, with a Master of Laws in Tax. While at USD, Elizabeth won the coveted CALI academic awards in Criminal Tax Fraud and Taxation of Anti-Money Laundering. For serving and leading her community, Elizabeth is a member of the San Diego Women Leaders organization.. Committed to her community, Elizabeth stays actively involved by volunteering at her children's schools, devoting her time and expertise to legal clinics, and donating to charity.Offices in Solana Beach and Pacific Beach.. Elizabeth is compassionate, efficient, and dedicated to her clients. Contact us for a consultation today.

Courtney Vasquez is an accomplished litigator that works on the firm’s personal injury and mass tort cases. Before joining Fox Law, Courtney was an associate at a leading global corporate defense firm where she gained invaluable insight into corporate defense strategy. This knowledge provides her with a unique basis to build the strongest case for her clients who have been harmed.. In 2006, Courtney graduated from the University of San Diego, cum laude, with a double major in Philosophy and Psychology. Upon graduation, she was granted membership into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Courtney then attended law school at UC Davis School of Law and earned her Juris Doctor in 2009.. Courtney returned to San Diego and began her legal career as a defense attorney at a top international law firm, DLA Piper LLP (US). At DLA Piper, she focused her practice on defending product liability and mass tort actions. She was the lead associate on several trial teams and obtained numerous victories for medical device and product manufacturers. Courtney also successfully represented a CEO against an insider trading investigation brought by the SEC. While there, Courtney served as a mentor to younger associates, was a member of the Recruiting Committee, was involved in the Latina Affinity Group, and was elected as the San Diego delegate for the firm’s Leadership Alliance of Women.. Courtney remains actively involved in the San Diego legal community. She is currently a member of the San Diego Lawyer’s Club and the San Diego County Bar Association.

Chris is a seasoned litigator with nearly a decade of experience working on complex cases for and against insurance companies, municipalities, and Fortune 500 companies. After gaining a deep knowledge of the insurance industry and the interworkings of his corporate clients, he decided to pursue his passion and fight for individuals who have been harmed. Now, he applies his unique knowledge of how insurance companies and corporations operate to help navigate his clients to extraordinary results. He strongly believes in the principal that injured people and their families should have access to the same quality legal representation as corporations and insurance companies. Chris has consistently prevailed for his clients in all aspects of a claim, from pre-litigation negotiation, to settlements, and through trial.. Chris graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with Honors and as an All-American athlete. Chris earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, cum laude, and as a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society.. Chris is highly involved in philanthropic efforts in the community and currently sits on the board of The Nancy Amato Foundation, a non-profit corporation dedicated to helping families affected by pancreatic cancer.

Chris Dryden is well-recognized as a leading payments industry attorney with expertise in many subfields therein that range from corporate governance and planning, contract drafting, transactions to mergers and acquisitions, federal and state regulatory compliance and overall business consulting.

Attorney Nathalie Hall founded NBDH LAW with the goal of providing her clients in California and Washigton State unmatched legal services in Family and Business law. Whether her clients are going through an emotional divorce or launching a new business, Ms. Hall is dedicated and skilled at meeting her clients' objectives.. Ms. Hall prides herself in relentlessly and zealously advocating for her clients. She knows that achieving the best result for every client requires an individualized approach and extreme attention to detail.  She commits herself to working closely with every client to ensure that the best course of action is undertaken. She has a reputation for excellence because of her capacity to think outside the box.. Based on her past experience, Ms. Hall knows what clients want and expect from their attorneys and what it takes to nurture and cultivate client relationships. Ms. Hall earns her clients' trust by always being responsive to questions, educating them about the legal process affecting their case, keeping them informed, and treating their matter with the utmost care, attention to detail, and professionalism.. On a more personal level, Ms. Hall graduated with honors from the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. She was born in Israel and grew up in Paris and Milan and is fluent in five languages - English, French, Hebrew, Spanish, and Italian. She lives in Cardiff by the Sea with her husband. She is passionate about her family, friends, community, and of course, her profession.

Ashley LaFontaine is a highly-accomplished trial lawyer specializing in personal injury litigation. She began her career as a defense attorney, litigating on behalf of one of the largest insurance carriers in the world, on everything from major catastrophic injuries, to wrongful death claims.. As well-respected lead trial counsel, Ashley utilizes her unique perspective and inside knowledge of the way in which large insurance carriers think, to capitalize on the strengths of each case, while minimizing perceived areas of weakness. This valuable knowledge base increases the potential value of a client’s injury claim.. Possessing a warm and calming demeanor, Ashley LaFontaine’s true calling lies in representing injured clients and their families. She prides herself in being a zealous advocate for those who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own.. A San Diego native, Ashley attended San Diego State University where she studied political science and history. She continued her education at California Western School of Law where she excelled in trial practice.