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While I have been an attorney for 2 years, I have also been a Certified Public Accountant for the past 17 years. I have worked in management of fortune 100 companies and small companies. I know what it is like to be on the other side of the table from an attorney and have experience to know that a legal solution is not always the best solution. I take time to know the goals of my client to find the best solution so you can get back to your company and your life.

When I am not litigating workers' compensation claims, I spend much of time with family or volunteering.  I sit on several local non-profit boards and volunteer as a soccer coach, baseball coach, and at meditation retreats throughout Northern California.

We specialize in bankruptcy, estate planning and probate.. Since 1999, I have had a law office in Walnut Creek.  I am one of approximately 130 attorneys in California and only 1 of 5 attorneys in Contra Costa County to be certified as a specialist in bankruptcy law by the State Bar of California Office of Legal Specialization.   I provide comprensive bankruptcy assistance for my clients in the areas of both consumer and business bankruptcy matters: Chapters 7, 11, 13.. In the bankruptcy area, we provide legal counsel and representation for people who need relief from overwhelming debt and for businesses that are having financial problems. As a certified specialist with 20 years of experience, David Arietta will personally evaluate your unique financial situation to determine if bankruptcy is the best solution, and if so, recommend what type of bankruptcy would best pertain to your situation.  We help you every step of the way, giving you a fresh start towards your new financial future free of debt.. In the estate planning and probate area, we help individuals and couples plan for their estates and ensure they have proper control over their finances in the event of death or incapacity.  Common devices we use are wills, trusts and powers of attorney.  After the death of a loved one, we assist in handling the affairs either through probate or trust administration.  Other practice areas include heir disputes, trust litigation, and conservatorships.

We represent retailers, pharmacists, and other businesses in employment, pharmaceutical, commercial and premises liability matters. We specialize in aggressive, but economical defense of complex matters. I have a great deal of successful trial and binding arbitration experience, and believe that good lawyering can still make a difference.  We have extensive experience in state and federal courts throughout the country.

Walnut Creek trial attorney Michael P. Verna of Bowles & Verna LLP offers legal services to those in need of personal injury, construction accident, real estate, employment, insurance, business and more areas of representation. We have more than 75 years of combined experience and many of our Walnut Creek attorneys have been practicing for more than 10 years. We are more than litigators; we are trial lawyers. We all have experience bringing a case to trial and verdict. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.

Tim Williams is the Firm's founder and managing owner. Mr. Williams has over 25 years of experience as an attorney in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. Mr. Williams' practice areas include all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution in all courts, government hearings, arbitrations and mediations in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. Mr. Williams also represents and advises clients in business transactions, corporate law, real property transactions, and trademark law.

Thirty-two years of private practice as an advocate for businesses and individuals primarily in the area of real property (commercial) leasing and management, landlord/tenant, real property, construction, business disputes and litigation, including contract enforcement and interpretation, commercial lease matters, including lease negotiation and drafting and dispute resolution for both landlords and tenants.  Represent commerical property owners and managers in a broad range of transactions involving shopping centers, retail, commercial, and industrial buildings.  Experience in commercial and residential real estate and construction matters, including environmental and bankrutcy litigation.  Construction law practice primarily involves representation of suppliers, manufacturers, general, sub and specialty contractors, and owners, developers, public agencies, lenders and sureties/insurers invloving public and private (commercial, industrial, institutional, residential) projects.

The majority of my practice is focused on juvenile law. I am very dedicated and compassionate about representing parent's rights in juvenile court. I am also a parent. When the system accuses a parent of abuse, it is an extremely serious accusation. Such an accusation must be handled with earnest, intelligence, and good advice. I have devoted a majority of my entire career on this area of law. Recently, I had a case reversed in the First District Court of Appeal by a unanimous decision.  I wrote the appeal and presented oral argument to the court.  The court was convinced.  I believe in hard work and good client contact.

Qiana has spent over ten years dedicated to criminal defense work. She accepts nothing but the best from her team of investigators and legal assistants. The reason is simple--you deserve the best on your side. Qiana attended two of the top schools in the country to prepare herself to do battle for you. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. When dealing with the criminal justice system, she puts her psychology degree to work by analyzing the witnesses, the judge, the prosecutor, and the jurors to determine the best way to present your case. In order to get the best outcome, Qiana recognizes she needs to get into her opponents' heads.. She went to law school at one of the most prestigious schools on the West Coast, the University of Southern California. While there, she did not wait to garner the experience she needed to best serve you. Rather, she worked in criminal justice clinics, interned in the office of the Los Angeles County Public Defender, externed in Alameda County and was on Moot Court. Qiana won her very first mock jury trial defending an armed robbery defendant. She also worked with real life clients in and out of prison on misdemeanors, felonies, and parole. She learned the system from the inside out.. The San Francisco Public Defender's Office is arguably one of the best defense firms in the United States. She worked there for six and a half years learning all the best defense skills and exercising her talents to the benefit of thousands of people charged with crimes from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies. A long career at various Public Defender Offices has given her the opportunity to work on any and every type of criminal case imaginable.. Upon leaving there, she founded this firm to give the same level of elite defense to a broader range of clients throughout California, particularly San Francisco, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Hayward, San Leandro, San Mateo, Oakland, Marin, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Fremont, Berkeley, Pleasanton, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Sonoma, Napa, Petaluma, Dublin, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Yolo County and the 9th Circuit. Qiana is fluent in Spanish.

PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS AND FUTURE FOR OVER 30 YEARS. I have been defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses for over 30 years. I have personally handled thousands of criminal cases in my career, and my clients have included students, parents, husbands, wives, career criminals, professionals, and CEO's of large corporations.. My goal is simple: to represent your legal interests with the utmost diligence, excellence, and compassion.  I understand that privacy is important to my clients. I have had many high profile cases and I have declined appearances on Oprah, Dr. Phil, The Today Show, and Good Morning America for the purpose of protecting my clients' privacy. Promoting or marketing my business is not my priority; the outcome of my clients' cases and their privacy takes precedence.. My philosophy is simple: I believe in quality representation at all stages of the criminal proceedings, such as before, and after arrest, through all proceedings in court, and I am always available to my clients when the case is closed.. The criminal process can be very confusing and intimidating for the accused and the accused's family. Thus, I believe in educating my clients and their families not only on the judicial process, but also on every legal aspect relevant to the case.. When you call I will give you honest answers. Beware of lawyers who claim they never lost a trial or that you need a team of lawyers to defend you.. I am most proud of the cases that never made it to court. I look forward to meeting you and/or your family.

Professionally. Most of all, people want a lawyer they can trust, someone that will look out for them and do whats in their best intesest - that is what I do everyday.. Personal. I am a proud father of 4 great children, all productive members of society. I enjoy horseback riding my three horses, which I keep on my horse property in Walnut Creek. Fly fishing all over the country but especially in California, Pennsylvania and Montana. But most of all, I enjoy doing all these activities with my constant companion and love, Debbie. You will talk with her when you contact me at the office.. Other interests. I play guitar and cello. Enjoy field sports. Photography. Physical fitness. Reading about philosophy, religion and politics.. Speaking and writing. I care about those less fortunate and have a strong interest in helping people improve their lives. I am an author of, Jack Vincents - The Way to Wealth and give talks around financial empowerment.

Pro Tem Judge Alameda County Superior Court since 2000.

Practice Areas. Leaves of Absence and Disability Accommodation Wage and Hour Complex Litigation and Jury Trials Discrimination and Harassment Workers' Compensation. Overview. Harry M. DeCourcy focuses his practice exclusively on employment and labor law. He has extensive experience in California workers' compensation law with an emphasis on its direct impact on employers and its interrelation with other employment laws. His expertise extends to representing clients, big and small, in employment civil litigation and arbitration.. Harry regularly handles matters venued before state and federal courts as well as various government agencies including the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United States Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. He represents clients in mediation and in the litigation of wage and hour class actions and claims involving employment disability, discrimination and harassment.. In addition, Harry regularly counsels employers in pre-litigation workers' compensation issues, disability accommodation and leave issues as well as related policy implementation. He has lectured to human resources groups on the subject of California workers' compensation and related employment law. He is a contributing author to Littler's annual employer book series, The California Employer.. Professional and Community Affiliations. §  Member, State Bar of California. §  Member, Alameda County Bar Association. §  Member, Contra Costa County Bar Association. Education. J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law B.A., Indiana University Bloomington. Bar Admissions. California. Courts. U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Publications & Press. January 2, 2014 Littler Elevates 16 Attorneys to Shareholder Littler Press Release. August 1, 2008 An Employer’s Perspective on Severance Agreements Contra Costa Lawyer. Speaking Engagements. October 29, 2014 Wage and Hour Issues for California Residential Care Homes Rally at the Capitol - , Sacramento, CA. October 2, 2014 Injuries in the Workplace: Practical Tips and Policy Advice to Assist Employers Managing Employees with Preexisting Injuries and Other Disability Accommodation Issues Webinar, Lorman Education Services. July 15, 2014 Managing Financial and Business Relationships with Clients: Best Practices and Simple Solutions Contra Costa County Bar Association, Pleasant Hill, CA. June 25, 2014 The Employee From Hell BB&T, Santa Clara, CA. April 29, 2014 The Employee From Hell Littler Mendelson, San Francisco, CA. February 6, 2014 New Employment and Labor Laws for 2014 and 2015 Littler Mendelson, Walnut Creek, CA

Over the past 20 years, we have represented literally hundreds of men and women who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.  This experience has been “bitter/sweet” for me.  The sweetness comes from meeting new people and working very hard to generate some measure of compensation for them and their families.  The bitterness comes from the sorrow that each family experiences when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious disease.  We, too, feel that sorrow.. Representing men and women who have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases has become my life’s work.  I am a witness to what these diseases can do to a person, and to their family.  My own father has been diagnosed with asbestosis.  He worked in an asbestos plant for more than 30 years.  Over the years, I have represented several of his co-workers.  These men were diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.  Many of these men I had met when I was a child.. Making A Difference. Ours is a small practice.  We decided that we wanted to keep our case load small so that we can spend the time necessary to really know our clients, and really understand their concerns.  We know that the diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease brings with it a degree of uncertainty and anxiety.  We understand your fear, and we want to help.. My entire staff is on a first name basis with everyone we represent.  I had the opportunity to personally select each and every worker in our office, and you will find that excellence and compassion are the hall marks of their work.  They work hard, and care deeply.. As a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in asbestos litigation, I will work on every aspect of your case, from the filing of the complaint to the entry of a final judgment.  I will work for you, and be with you, every step of the way.  Not only do we care about your case, we care about you.

My practice is focused almost entirely on civil litigation, with an emphasis on ethics and professional liability, particularly legal malpractice and related issues, real estate litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and appellate advocacy.  I am a certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Legal Malpractice Law.

My name is Paul Schroeder.  I have been practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1996.  I have worked as a partner and an associate at a variety of law firms.  On March 1, 2014, I left my prior firm, where I was a shareholder, to start my own office.  I left so I could provide my clients with more personalized service at reasonable rates.  My goal with any matter, whether litigated or non-litigated, is to resolve it as quickly and efficiently as possible.  While my office is in the Bay Area, I handle litigated and non-litigated matters around the country and around the world, regularly supervising counsel in other states and countries on behalf of my clients, including, Norway, South Korea, Hong Kong, Slovenia, Bolivia and others.  I am available to my clients at all hours, whether I am in my office, at home, or on the road for business or pleasure.. I typically provide a free initial consultation over the phone to triage a new matter.  This allows me to evaluate a potential client’s issues quickly and to determine if a lawyer is needed, if I am the right lawyer and to provide a referral if I think one of my colleagues is a better fit for any particular client.. I have developed a solid reputation over the past two decades for dedicated service to my clients and for successful resolution of their matters.  I achieve this by listening to my clients to understand their goals and needs.  In litigated matters, I advocate strongly for my clients, while trying to avoid picking unnecessary (and often costly) fights.  In non-litigated matters, I get the best deal for my clients, while recognizing that when a business deal is involved, both parties need to be satisfied with the agreement.  My job is to try and foster a deal, not be a roadblock to clients achieving their goals.. I provide ongoing preventative guidance and legal direction to individuals and businesses.  I spend a lot of time thinking about my client’s matters; whether how to order discovery or motion work in a litigated matter to achieve the best result, and get a case resolved quickly or how to write a contract to ensure my client’s needs are protected and we are in a good position if the relationship falls apart.. Prevention often proves to be far less costly than waiting for things to go wrong and dealing with the consequences.  At least half of what I do for my clients is helping them avoid unnecessary fights with unnecessary costs.  Ideally, I work with my clients proactively before matters reach the point where litigation is necessary.  We do this by discussing their contracts, and business practices and often reforming them.  I look at clients’ insurance programs to make sure they have appropriate coverage.  I also frequently refer my clients to other professionals to help them grow their business.  Even in litigated matters, I take a big picture view and try and work with my clients to avoid future litigation and to position them for success if future litigation is unavoidable.. Personally, I graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1995.  I graduated from the University of California in 1992 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.  I live in San Ramon with my wife and daughter.  I enjoy cycling, travel, cooking, wine, and cheering on the Cal Bears, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs.. If you are looking for an attorney who has a solid background in litigation, contracts, commercial and business law and construction/development representation, I would be happy to speak with you. Schedule an initial consultation with my office to find out more.

Mr. Wood began his legal career with the view of developing a personally rewarding practice by working directly with individuals and families. He draws upon his financial background to apply creative approaches to complex Bankruptcy issues. Mr. Wood currently provides Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 services to his clients.. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Wood worked at a prominent Bankruptcy Law Firm counseling clients in the areas of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and in Consumer Litigation. Mr. Wood has also worked as a project manager for Morgan Stanley Capital International and in portfolio management at Mellon Capital Management.. Mr. Wood graduated from the U.C. Berkeley Business School with a focus in finance and from JFK law school. Mr. Wood is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and spent many years in the financial securities industry. He has extensive experience and knowledge of fixed income and equity securities and in derivative instruments.. Mr. Wood is committed to applying his extensive financial background to help his clients to eliminate or reorganize their debts.

Mr. West formed West & Associates in February 2004. Mr. West and is the managing patent attorney at West & Associates. Mr. West is responsible for coordinating prosecution, transactional, and litigation matters. In addition to counseling clients in matters related to the litigation and licensing of intellectual property rights, Mr. West's practice also includes counseling clients in obtaining, protecting, and enforcing rights associated with patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets and copyrights. Mr. West has extensive experience in obtaining, protecting, and enforcing rights associated with patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, and copyrights. The technical fields of Mr. West's practice include flash memories, programmable logic devices, architecture and fabrication of semiconductor devices, disk and tape drive mechanics and electronics, holographic optical elements, optical networking, optical data storage and transmission, voice and data telecommunications and other technologies related to mechanical, electrical, civil and/or structural engineering.

Mr. Mallory has significant experience successfully representing owners, general contractors, and subcontractors on private and public projects in construction disputes.  Mr. Mallory handles all aspects of construction litigation matters including a wide variety of construction claims, including mechanics’ liens and scope of work changes, as well as post-construction defect cases.

Mr. Kaster is an attorney with offices in Walnut Creek and San Francisco who practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, conservatorships, trusts and estates litigation and civil litigation.. Mr. Kaster graduated cum laude from UC Hastings College of the Law in 2000, where he earned membership in the Order of the Coif. He received the highest class score in several of his law school classes (Torts, Civil Procedure and Negotiation/Settlement).. Mr. Kaster began his legal career as a litigator at a major national law firm. More recently, he worked as a senior associate at a mid-sized litigation firm in Oakland.. Mr. Kaster is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar of California, the Elder Law section and Conservatorship, Guardianship, Probate and Trust section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association and has served as a volunteer attorney at Legal Assistance for Seniors in Oakland. He lives with his wife, two children and two dogs.

Mr. Grundman was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. From 1989 to 1992, he practiced in the areas of insurance defense for motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, insurance subrogation, workers’ compensation defense, and trial litigation.. From 1992 to 2019, Mr. Grundman has been the managing partner of his own law firm, which specializes in the areas of applicant’s workers’ compensation, plaintiff’s civil litigation including motor vehicle accidents, slip, and fall accidents, construction accidents and busy trial practice before the California Superior Courts.. Mr. Grundman has tried over 100 cases in the past 27 years before the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, written numerous appeals to the higher courts and has been appearing before the Oakland, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco WCAB courts for over 27 years. Mr. Grundman is a graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Class of 1988. He obtained a B.A. from the University of California, at Berkeley.

Mr. Christopherson brings exceptional insight and depth of understanding to his mediation and litigation practice, drawing on more than 30 years of experience in commercial and banking litigation. In September 2016, Mr. Christopherson tried an action in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, achieving a $3 million judgment in favor of his client, a well known international heavy equipment manufacturer, and against his NYSE traded opponent.Coming from an early background as an in-house counsel for Wells Fargo Bank, Mr. Christopherson has developed a successful litigation practice focusing on defense claims relaring to real estate secured lending (wrongful foreclosure, equitable subordination, partition, eminent domain, and mechanic’s liens) and personal property loans and leases (“Lemon Law”, the California Automobile Sales Finance and Vehicle Leasing Acts, and dealer fraud). Cases arising in retail banking, including claims for improper payment of forged checks at the hands of an embezzling bookkeeper and losses from safe deposit boxes are also in Mr. Christopherson’s area of expertise. Mr. Christopherson is skilled both at recovering collateral and collecting money from commercial and consumer debtors. His expertise extends to prejudgment writs of possession (i.e., replevin) and attachment (i.e., imposing a prejudgment lien to secure previously unsecured obligations). Furthermore, contempt proceedings are sometimes filed against judgment debtors who ignore, at their peril, a judgment requiring that they redeliver collateral.He has also, on occasion, represented debtors in defense of collection actions, asserting FDCPA claims when appropriate, and with good results.In the mediation realm, Mr. Christopherson focuses on maintaining a civil and cordial process, requiring the parties to try to look at the dispute through fresh eyes and find collaborative solutions when possible.

Mr. Anderson offers conscientious and quality representation to his clients in the areas of construction, business, and real estate litigation with over thirteen years of litigation experience. He earned his J.D. from U.C. Davis in 1993 where he was an associate editor of the U.C. Davis Law Review, and his B.A. from U.C. Berkeley in 1990 with majors in economics and history. He is a member of the Real Estate and Litigation Sections of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.

Michael is an experienced litigator and Owner of Meinert Law. He is admitted to practice in all Courts in the State of California and the Federal United States District Courts, Northern District and Eastern District of California. Michael is proud to be an eight-year Decorated Veteran of the United States Air Force. (Please note that the website is currently under construction.)

Mark is an ethical, energetic and aggressive litigator, who truly enjoys his work. Mark attended Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. In 2002, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, and a minor in English. He attended the University of Dayton School of Law in Dayton, OH, and obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 2006. In law school, Mark became a published member of the University of Dayton Law Review. He also actively participated in the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, the Volunteer Student Lawyer Project (VSLP), and the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), operated by the Internal Revenue Service. He also participated in a variety of community volunteer organizations aimed at providing pro bono legal advice to indigent clients. Mark is admitted to practice in California and Washington State. Federally, he is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, the Bar Association of San Francisco. Mark is a trial attorney in San Francisco. Civil litigation has been the primary focus of his legal career, and he has extensive experience handling high-stakes business & commercial litigation, product liability, premise liability, toxic tort, mass transit cases. He also enjoys assisting people navigate the legalities of creating businesses. Community service is also very important to Mark: he is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to handle Veterans' claims; he is a benefactor to the Bar Association of San Francisco's 'Volunteer Legal Services' and 'Minority Law Student Scholarship' programs; and he volunteers with other private organizations.