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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.”

The practice of law can be summarized in a single word: integrity. A lawyer works his entire career to develop his reputation among his peers and with his clients, without either of whom the lawyer would not have a practice. It is my belief that there is not a single dispute that can be created that is worth compromising my integrity over. Similarly, while I strongly advocate aggressive client representation (as ultimately my duty is to my client to ensure the best result), I even more strongly advocate professional courtesy and cooperation. While there are hundreds of thousands of lawyers nationwide, the litigation community is still relatively small and, simply put, there is more to be gained by maintaining a strong professional relationship with opposing counsel than to unnecessarily create a contentious relationship. At some point in a litigation matter the respective attorneys are going to have to communicate effectively with one another in the best interest of their respective clients. A severed relationship precludes this dialogue, and often leads to unnecessary costs and fees to the client by way of additional court hearings, discovery motions, telephone calls, and letters.. Along the same lines, while every matter needs to be prepared as if it will proceed to trial, each matter at some point should attempt some form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The lawyer who sits back on the premise that every case will settle (so why work it up aggressively?) does a disservice to himself and his clients. Discovery is the lawyers’ opportunity to ascertain the merits of their respective cases; oftentimes the facts as you think you know them on day one have morphed into a very different picture several months into the case. However, once a sufficient amount of discovery (interrogatories, document production, admissions, depositions) has been conducted to ascertain the merits of a particular matter, the parties must engage in some form of alternative dispute resolution. Ideally, this takes the form of a mediation, where a neutral third party encourages dialogue amongst the parties in an attempt to informally resolve the dispute. Many times each side has a very different opinion of the value of a case; in such case, binding or non-binding arbitration may make sense to obtain the impartial opinion of a qualified third party.. As a lawyer I have evaluated hundreds of cases, and I pride myself on my ability to accurately ascertain the value of a particular matter. This helps me to properly advise my clients. Having practiced on both sides of the table, as both a plaintiff lawyer and defense counsel, I understand both sides arguments in working up a case and generally know what the other side is going to offer in terms of presenting their case. With my mediation practice, this experience allows me offer insight to each party into the merits of the opposing side’s position, and ultimately to assist in moving the matter toward a successful resolution. I take pride in both facets of my practice and believe that these complementary aspects of the practice of law help me to be a better lawyer for my litigation clients and a better mediator for my mediation clients.. I provide a free initial consultation of 45 minutes, and would be happy to sit down and discuss your matter with you. If I am unable to assist you, I will advise you accordingly and hopefully can direct you to someone who might better assist you. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to working with you.

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.

Ratzer Family Law is focused on practicing all aspects of family law.  We are trained litigators who prefer mediation when both sides of a case are cooperative and share necessary  information.  If mediation is not an option, we are trained to develop a case for trial.. Mr. Ratzer is a trained mediator who offers a variety of mediation fee structures depending on the complexity of a case.. Mr. Ratzer offers mediation consulting services that prepare a party to effectively participate in mediation.  You must be educated on this issues in your case before you  go into mediation.  You should not sign any agreements before having them reviewed by your own attorney.  Your mediator does not represent you and as part of the mediation process you most likely acknowledged in writing your understanding that your mediator is not your attorney.. We are available to help you and if you would like to schedule a time to consult with Mr. Ratzer, please call our office at.

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.

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.

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.

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 have been a personal injury attorney in San Diego since June 1979.  The contingency fees, that I typically charge most clients, begin at 25%.  The fees increase to 33-1/3 if I am required to formally present the case at arbitration, mediation or trial.  If I am able to settle the case without expending the amount of time necessary to fully litigate it, then I believe that the client should benefit by receiving a lower fee.. In 2009 I was the sole recipient of the San Diego Trial Lawyers Trial Advocate Award.  I have also received the Preeminent AV Rating issued by Martindale Hubble for over 20 years.  I have annually been listed as one of San Diego’s Super Lawyer’s in San Diego Magazine.. I have successfully handled cases against General Motors, Ford, Honda and a number of other automotive manufacturers as a result of motor vehicles that were either negligently manufactured or designed.  I have also handled products liability claims against other major manufacturers and distributors for unsafe products.  Other cases that I have handled involved dangerous roadway design and unsafe road cases against the State of California, County of San Diego and other municipalities throughout California.  I have also successfully handled claims against Home Depot, K-Mart, Von’s and all of the other major supermarket chains.  Most if not all of the auto accident cases that I have successfully litigated, have included claims against all of the major insurance carriers operated in California including the Auto Club, State Farm, Farmers, Allstate, Mercury and Progressive. Some of these claims have also included uninsured and underinsured motorist claims and bad faith insurance claims, based upon the insurance carrier’s failure to abide by their obligation to deal fairly and reasonably with their own insureds.. Over the years I have successfully handled cases involving client who have suffered brain injuries, paraplegia, quadriplegia, assorted other spinal cord injuries included herniated disc.  My training and experience has enabled me to ascertain the underlying etiology of most physical symptoms that my clients have experienced following an auto accident or other trauma.  As a result, I have been able to differentiate between whether or not a client has sustained a soft tissue injury as opposed to damage to their disc or spinal cord and whether or not their physical complaints are due to an aggravation of a pre-existing asymptomatic, congenital or degenerative condition.. I am acutely aware of the appropriate medical care that an individual should receive for the injuries that they have sustained.  I have had the pleasure of meeting most of the top medical specialists who practice in San Diego County.  Those professionals are available to provide appropriate medical care or to act as an expert to confirm the reasonableness and necessity of the treatment that an injured party was required to undergo.. Please contact me at your convenience if you have any questions regarding you or any family member that has been involved in sustaining trauma caused by the negligence of another.

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.

Daniel K. Printz is a top-rated estate planning, probate, and trust administration attorney. From 2007 to 2014 he taught "Estates, Wills and Trusts" at the University of San Diego. A San Diego native, Mr. Printz guides clients through estate planning, probate and trust administration.

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.

B.A. (Political Science) UCLA 1980 J.D. University of San Diego, School of Law 1983. Tom Vance’s practice focuses on civil litigation of nearly every kind. Tom handles cases in the areas of general business, real estate, construction, commercial finance and personal injury. Tom began his legal career in Orange County in 1983 focusing on the representation of banks and other financial affiliate companies.. After litigating cases for 15 years, Tom spent a year in the late 90’s as in-house counsel to a finance company in Newport Beach before returning to private practice and opening an affiliate office in Del Mar which was the predecessor office to the Solana Beach office where he now works full time.. In his 30 plus years of practice, Tom has taken hundreds of cases to trial in both State and Federal Court. Tom also has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego County Superior Courts.

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.

As certified legal specialists in family law, we understand that effective communication and cost-effective legal service are two keys to success in family law matters. As a boutique firm specializing in one area of law,  we never lose sight of the fact that the outcome of your case has a huge bearing on the rest of your life.. At our firm, you won't lose one-on-one contact with your attorney. Our firm's philosophy is very basic and sound: high-quality representation with accessibility to your attorney. Our experienced, dedicated family law attorneys will take the time to listen to your concerns and recognize your goals and desires — we'll thoroughly understand your case and all its details. With the emotional stress a divorce can produce, you deserve an attorney who treats your case as seriously as if it were his or her own.

After a rewarding eight year litigation career and the successful creation and launch of my own venture, Allie's Edibles (), last year I joined Sunrise Capital Partners of Solana Beach, CA. For nearly 30 years, Sunrise has pursued innovative technical trading strategies that have yielded outstanding, risk-adjusted results for investors while offering high levels of transparency, liquidity and regulatory oversight. Utilizing a proprietary technical futures trading system that combines various aspects of trend following, time series modeling, and breakout techniques, Sunrise invests in a diverse range of futures markets. Sunrise currently manages over $1 billion and delivered a 34% net annual return to domestic and offshore fund investors in 2008 and has averaged nearly 15% net annual returns since 1/1/1995. I look forward to helping Sunrise remain on the cutting edge of trading strategy and risk management innovation and continue to meet the needs of investors for many years to come. Contact me at to learn more about investing with Sunrise or to discuss ways in which we can work together for mutual advantage. I look forward to hearing from you.. To learn more about me and my company, Sunrise Capital Partners LLC, please visit .  Thank you.. Best,. JASON. Disclaimer: Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Trading in the futures markets involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors.

Abraham earned his BS at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2002 in Management Information Systems and Accounting, graduating Summa cum laude, Valedictorian in both majors. Prior to attending law school, he was a corporate accountant for many years, specializing in payroll with several large organizations. He completed his Juris Doctor (JD) at the University of San Diego School of Law with a concentration in Business & Corporate Law.. Instead of returning to the corporate world, Abraham decided his passion was helping families plan for the future through Estate Planning & Trust Administration. He is able to utilize his business and accounting background to guide fiduciaries through their obligations and protect them from liability. Now one of our highest-reviewed attorneys, Abraham is a member of The State Bar of California (Bar Number 312385), the San Diego County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Probate Attorneys of San Diego.