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Since 1979, the Law Offices of John F. Martin has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of employment, personal injury, and consumer matters. Senior Partner John F. Martin has over 35 years of experience in litigating cases in California and Federal Courts. Associate Attorney Marta R. Vanegas provide our clients with excellent legal representation.. John is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings for over 25 years and is listed as one of the Top Rated Lawyers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Schauman & Hubins is dedicated to helping people who have suffered severe or catastrophic injuries, or that have been harassed or discriminated against in the workplace. We have represented clients across the state recover money for medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of wages due to the negligence of others. We also enjoy helping people who suffer severe emotional distress due to workplace harassment or violence, including pregnancy, sex, race, and disability discrimination.

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.

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. 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. 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.)

Matthew is a top rated Elder Law and Trust Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. Matthew specializes in Trust Law, Conservatorships, Financial Elder Abuse and related Probate matters including Estate Planning. Matthew began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder law, becoming a specialist in complex conservatorship and trust issues.. Matthew's commitment to outstanding service has earned him the prestigious Super Lawyer's Rising Star designation for 2016 and 2017, Avvo's top rating of "Superb" in Elder Law, Lead Counsel Rating in Estate Planning, and recognition in San Francisco Magazine.Additionally, Matthew is a member of the Complex Conservatorship Panel for Contra Costa County, an exclusive group of highly qualified attorneys. He has also been chosen specifically by the Courts to represent individuals in complex court proceedings involving Trusts, Estate Planning, and Conservatorships. He has also assisted in high profile celebrity probate cases.. Matthew is committed to advocating on behalf of his clients, and has gained a reputation in the legal community as a trusted professional.. Mr. Talbot is deeply involved in his community. He has taught classes on behalf of the Contra Costa Bar Association to other attorneys, given talks for the Robert McGrath Inns of Court and Barristers Association, and continues to serve as a mentor for attorneys in the practice of Trusts, Estate and Elder Law.. Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced probate law in Contra Costa County since 2006. He earned his J.D. at the University of San Francisco. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Berkeley.. Matthew is a member of the Trusts and Estates section of the California State Bar. Additionally, he is a member of the Barristers section, Estate Planning and Probate section, Elder Law section, ADR Section, Solo and Small Firm Section, and Litigation section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.. Matthew is on the Executive Board for the Robert G. McGrath American Inns Of Court. He is an active member of the Executive Board for Contra Costa County Senior Legal Services, on the board of directors for the Barristers Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and a contributing member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. Matthew is also a California Notary Public.. Email Matthew at:

Jim Larsen received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1986. He has tried numerous jury and court cases and has argued at the appellate level in California and Oregon. Each of the partners of GJEL Accident Attorneys started their careers in public service, and while their cases have gotten larger and more complex along the way, that hasn't changed the firm's focus. GJEL clients don't pay a penny unless they win.. In it's April 2010 edition, Plaintiff Magazine named GJEL Accident Attorneys "one of the area's top civil litigation firms." The firm was also featured on the cover of San Francisco Magazine's "Best Lawyers in America" August 2009 edition. With over $600 million in verdicts and settlements, the firm is on every short list of top plaintiff's auto accident and personal injury law firms in California.

Jason O. Runckel is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury.  As a partner in O’Connor & Runckel & O'Malley LLP, Mr. Runckel regularly litigates personal injury claims, wrongful death actions, and defends clients in all misdemeanor and felony matters. As a 3rd generation Contra Costa County native, Mr. Runckel went to St. Isidore’s School in Danville and De La Salle High School in Concord.  He graduated from the University of California at Davis with degrees in Philosophy and American History.  In 1995, Mr. Runckel attended the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.  Mr. Runckel made the Law Review and the Dean’s list in 1996, 97, and 98.  He graduated from McGeorge with Honors, finishing at the top of his class.  Mr. Runckel is also a published author.  While attending McGeorge School of Law, Mr. Runckel published many articles in the Pacific Law Journal, including: Comment, Abuse It and Lose It: A Look at California’s Mandatory Chemical Castration, 28 Pac. L.J. 547 (1997); Ending a Prisoner’s Right to Have Personal Visits, 28 Pac. L.J. 772 (1997); and The Road to Redeveloping California’s Military Bases, 28. L.J. Pac 861 (1997).. From 1998 to 2007, Mr. Runckel held a position as a Deputy District Attorney in the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.  As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Runckel prosecuted thousands of cases and has tried over 70 jury trials ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Attempted Murder.  In addition to Mr. Runckel’s extensive adult jury trial experience, he has also tried over 75 juvenile trials including, First Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, Torture Causing Great Bodily Injury, Drive-By Shootings, and Witness Intimidation.. As a prosecutor for nearly 10 years, Mr. Runckel has been assigned to several specialized units including the “Three Strikes Unit” (in every case the criminal offender is facing life imprisonment), Criminal Street Gang Division, Drug Unit, Felony Trial Team, and Juvenile Unit.  Having handled numerous high-profile cases during his career as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Runckel is highly skilled in public relations and controlling the media.  Mr. Runckel also has substantial civil experience.  As part of his assignment with the Narcotics Unit at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Runckel handled all asset forfeiture cases in Contra Costa County.  He was responsible for all civil discovery, litigation, and trial work.  Between 1999 & 2000, Mr. Runckel participated in seizing well over a million dollars in asset forfeiture monies.Having negotiated thousands of cases with other lawyers and judges, Mr. Runckel has developed an acute ability to quickly assess the weakness and strengths of both criminal and personal injury cases.  Mr. Runckel’s analytical skills combined with his extraordinary negotiating abilities have been an immeasurable asset to the clients of O’Connor, Runckel & O'Malley.Mr. Runckel has practiced his entire career in the bay area.  He continues to live in the bay area with his wife and children and is actively involved in the community.

I was born in New Jersey, raised in Florida, and moved to California to go to law school.. I have been practicing in the personal injury field for over 15 years now. I enjoy personal injury cases because of the wide varierty of cases you see. I have handled everything from car accident cases to construction site accident cases.. As to my hobbies, I love the outdoors and am an avid surfer, snowboarder, and mountain biker.

I am the founding and managing attorney of California Estate Law firm Absolute Trust Counsel, formerly known as Kirsten Howe, Attorney at Law. The firm focuses on five closely intertwined areas of the law: estate planning, trust administration, probate, special needs planning and Medi-Cal planning.. For more than 20 years, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and families from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds to ensure their legacy. My ultimate goal is to protect one’s assets, offer compassionate sound legal counsel, and enable individuals to pass on their values, goals and work ethic.. It's an honor to get to know my clients on a personal level in order to gain a thorough understanding of their unique situation. I work to identify and address their most pressing concerns, goals, and hopes for their legacy.. At Absolute Trust Counsel we pride ourselves on practicing personalized law and is a firm that will be there for you and your family today, tomorrow and for years to come.. For further details, visit us at .

I am an injury lawyer. I represent people who have been seriously injured in car crashes, falls, dog attacks, construction accidents, and by defective products. We also represent those who have been injured or financially hurt due to the malpractice of their doctors, lawyers, and accountants.
I do what I do simply because I want to help people. People who have been hurt have enough to worry about. I want to use my expertise to guide my clients through the legal maze and obtain justice for them.

I am an Estate Attorney who is committed to quick turnaround with client's needs.  Providing a service that addresses all Probate, Tax, Financial, Retirement, Legal, and inheritance issues.  Whether you are beneficiary or an Executor of an estate, or wishing to create your own Will or Trust, you receive the highest degree of responsibility and attention.. I guarantee that when you call, you will get a response with little delay.. 2950 Buskirk Ave, Suite 300. Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Helping Honest People Get Back On Their Feet Since 1993. CONSIDERING BANKRUPTCY?. CALL TODAY to schedule a free 30 minute in-office consultation. Confidential counseling for those in need.. We are a debt relief agency.  We help peolple file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.. I specialize in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

Edward T. Perry has more than 38 years of experience helping people with federal and state tax disputes. If you are dealing with tax controversies, criminal tax defense or an ERISA issue, we can help. We believe our education, experience and responsiveness make us the firm to call when the IRS, FTB or State Board knocks on your door.

Dirk Manoukian is an attorney with strong ties to both California and Nevada, and a deep commitment to obtaining the best possible results for each and every client he has the privilege to represent. Dirk’s legal acumen is complemented by a competitiveness honed as a High School All-American wrestler from Nevada who went on to San Jose State University to wrestle and play football. Dirk’s roots in the Bay Area go back to the 1960’s when his father was a member of the original 1960 Oakland Raiders.. In 1991, Dirk graduated in the top of his class from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and accepted a position as a Deputy District Attorney for the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. From 1991 to 2005, Dirk prosecuted and supervised the prosecution of thousands of criminal cases. He personally tried over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanor crimes to lengthy death penalty homicide trials.. During his career as a government prosecutor, Dirk handled thousands of negotiations with other lawyers, judges, and special interest and advocacy groups. He has extensive experience evaluating and negotiating serious, complicated and often emotional matters. During his career, he developed substantial knowledge and skill in the procedural and substantive operations of the civil and criminal justice system and local law enforcement agencies, and has extensive experience in dealing with state and federal law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, and NCIS and CID divisions of the Department of Defense.. Dirk has been an instructor for private attorneys and government agencies and has also instructed at local police academies, as well as state agencies such as the California Highway Patrol and the California Narcotic Officer’s Association. Additionally, Dirk has conducted symposiums for private attorneys on jury selection and jury trial tactics through the Contra Costa Bar Association. He has also authored a variety of training materials regarding procedural and substantive areas of law.. Dirk Manoukian is licensed to practice law in both California and Nevada and regularly appears in state and federal court in both of those states.

Diana Tarnopolskaya is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Elite Comp Law, PC. Ms. Tarnopolskaya was originally born in Ukraine and immigrated with her family to the Bay Area in 1992. She received her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law. Prior to opening her own firm, she represented injured workers as a partner in a Concord-based Workers’ Compensation law firm. Ms. Tarnopolskaya has always been passionate about workers’ rights. During law school, she volunteered her time working for an Employment Rights Clinic. Ms. Tarnopolskaya has also practiced in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, Business Litigation, and Tax.. Ms. Tarnopolskaya enjoys being a zealous advocate for injured workers in their efforts to receive the medical care and disability benefits that they deserve. She is passionate about injured workers’ rights and believes in providing the highest level of service.. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and travel.

David J. Brillant, founder of Brillant Law Firm in Walnut Creek, California, is one of the Bay Area’s rising stars. Super lawyers consistently recognizes David as one of the top up-an-coming lawyers in Northern California, and one of the few who excel in the subspecialty of trust and estate litigation. Unlike many trust and estate lawyers who mainly are “estate planners,” David started as a complex civil litigator, handling litigation matters ranging from construction to business disputes to tax matters against the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board.. Over the years, David has represented numerous trustees, helping them administer trusts ranging from the routine to the complex. While the vast majority of David’s work focuses on all aspects of trust and estate matters, he continues to handle business, real estate and tax matters for his clients. In addition to trust and estate litigation, David performs estate planning, trust administration and probate services for clients.. David believes in clear communication and straight talk when it comes to advising his clients. He has a wide range of clients in various facets, including construction, manufacturing, real estate, retail, and professional services. David distinguishes himself from his competitors by learning how each of his clients operate their business and advising them based on his experience and knowledge. Over the years, David has advised clients ranging from small, family owned businesses to publicly traded corporations.

David Ginn advises members of the construction industry on public works, commercial and residential construction projects. His cases involve design and construction agreements, surety and insurance issues, bid protests, project management, project close-out, and claims involving defective construction, false and fraudulent claims, mechanic’s liens, payment and performance bonds, stop payment notices, additional work, disruption, resequencing, construtive acceleration, Eichleay formula claims, delays, and other impacts, CalTrans Standard Specifications, AIA contracts, and Federal Acquisition Regulations. Mr. Ginn also litigates real estate transactional disputes, partition actions, quiet title cases, commercial leasing disputes, disclosures associated with real estate sales transactions, partnership disputes, investor claims, limited liability company disputes, partnership windup and dissolution, landlord/tenant issues, evictions, breach of contract, condemnation, and eminent domain.  Mr. Ginn acts as lead litigation counsel in mediations, arbitrations, court and jury trials.  He is an adjuct professor with Diablo Valley College, teaching a course in Legal Aspects of the Construction Industry.

Dan O'Malley (Judge Ret.) was born and raised in the East Bay. He comes from a family of eleven, all of whom settled in the Bay Area. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, including White Collar crime and Cal OSHA defense, Government Relations and Personal Injury. He also specializes in Mediation and Arbitration of complex and simple civil actions. He has litigated, mediated, presided over and supervised thousands of cases in these areas. Dan grew up in Contra Costa County, attended De La Salle High School and local college. He has been practicing law for the past 22 years, both as a Litigator and a Judge. Many of his family members are involved in the practice of law. His father, Bill O'Malley was the elected District Attorney, a Superior Court Judge and a Public Defender. His sister Nancy is the Chief Assistant District Attorney for Alameda County. His wife, Judge MaryAnn O'Malley is a former Deputy District Attorney and now a Judge with the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The couple was recently featured in Diablo Magazine as one of the East Bays' Power Couples.. As a Deputy District Attorney, Dan's assignments included the following: Homicide trial lawyer, Three Strikes trial lawyer, Juvenile trial lawyer as well as supervisor, Felony trial team lawyer, Misdemeanor and Felony charging deputy, Misdemeanor trial deputy as well as Supervisor, Law and Motion lawyer, Homicide Watch Search Warrant lawyer, Preliminary Hearing lawyer and supervisor, Special Operations (White Collar Crime, Civil Litigation, Environmental Crime, Consumer Fraud, Cal Osha Violations). As a Deputy District Attorney, Dan was regarded as a fierce trial lawyer. He tried many hundreds of cases including close to one hundred jury trials. He also evaluated and supervised thousands of cases, both criminal and civil. As a Judge, Department 13 (Dan's Department) presided over many civil and criminal trials. He personally mediated and settled hundreds of civil and criminal cases. He attended many educational classes with the California Judges Association as well as the Administrative Office of the Courts, California Judicial Education and Research, and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (Pepperdine University). In 2005 he was one of nineteen appointed to the California Judges Association Ethics Committee.. Dan was an instructor for the California District Attorneys Association statewide homicide investigators as well as local investigators. He annually taught Coping with Defenses in Homicide Cases, Evidence and Direct and Cross Examination as well as being published in the CDAA manual. Dan was Senior Instructor for the Los Medanos Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Academy) from 1988-2000. His topics included Laws of Arrest, Criminal Law, Laws of Evidence, Search and Seizure, Homicide, Crimes of Property and Persons, Miranda and Police Ethics. Dan was also an Instructor at Los Medanos, Diablo Valley and Contra Costa Colleges in the areas of civil and criminal law. Currently, he teaches Statewide Police Officers in the Institute of Criminal Investigation in Sacramento California.. In March 2000, Dan O'Malley was elected Judge of the Superior Court in Contra Costa County. Judge O'Malley's assignments included Supervising Judge of the Pittsburg Branch, Trial and Law and Motion, Proposition 36 Drug Court Supervisor. Dan then transferred to the Martinez Branch where he became the Criminal Calendar Supervisor. He handled all felony Dan's duties and accomplishments include Supervising Judge of the Pittsburg Branch of the Superior Court, Proposition 36 Supervisor, Trial and Law and Motion Judge, Criminal Felony Calendar and Trial Judge for the Martinez Branch and Civil Calendar and Trial Judge in Martinez. Judge O'Malley was a well respected by his colleagues on the bench as well as the litigants. He was honored by Recovery Happens for his outstanding work in helping litigants struggle through the Prop 36 and Drug Court litigation. Dan's extensive and unique experience has made him an invaluable representative for his clients. He understands the value of his client's cases. His credibility with Judges, Civil Litigators and Prosecutors affords his clients the best opportunity for justice. He is completely committed to giving the best representation to his clients.

Awards and Accomplishments. Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers Association - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff Section - 2024, 2025. America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators - 2019. Super Lawyers Rising Star - 2019, 2021. Life Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum - 2017. Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyers Association Top 25 NTLA - 2017. 10 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys American Institute of Legal Counsel - 2017. Traynor Honor Society - University of the Pacific, McGeorge SOL - 2010. Practice Areas. Workers’ Compensation. Personal Injury. Atty. Anthony Remo Luna pursued a career in law driven by a desire to help others and a passion for tackling complex challenges. A lifelong competitor, he grew up in the Bay Area excelling in sports such as basketball, football, paintball, and skiing. He also trained in Yaw-Yan kickboxing, practicing diligently two to three times a week. Currently, he focuses on mid-distance running and aspires to compete in a triathlon, reflecting his ongoing commitment to personal growth and discipline.. Atty. Anthony's dedication to hard work began early—he entered the workforce at age 15, starting in the file room of a medical office in San Francisco. He soon joined McDonald’s Corporation, where he gained hands-on experience in customer service, food preparation, and operational efficiency. Over the years, he held a wide variety of positions, including waiter, barback, construction apprentice, office mover, event staff, special education aide, retail sales associate, telemarketer, legal assistant, and both inside and outside sales representative.. While pursuing his degree full-time at San Francisco State University, Atty. Remo Luna often worked up to three jobs simultaneously. This demanding schedule fostered a strong sense of resilience, independence, and work ethic. These formative experiences continue to shape his professional approach and reinforce his commitment to service. He lives by a simple but enduring personal motto: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”. Mr. Remo Luna holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Management and Marketing from San Francisco State University and went to the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was appointed a member of the Traynor Honor Society. In addition, Mr. Remo Luna received a coveted Witkin Award for studies conducted in International Banking.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Remo Luna worked in a boutique civil litigation and general practice firm in Fresno, CA and then went on to work with a couple of different Workers' Compensation firms in the Bay Area (doing both applicants and defense side work).. In 2014, Mr. Remo Luna formed the Law Offices of Anthony Remo Luna because he wanted to be able to better serve his clients and his community and in 2015, due to success and expansion, he co-founded the firm Luna & Sutherland, LLP with Atty. Ryan Sutherland.. In 2016, Mr. Remo Luna received an invitation to join The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 Under 40 group. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 Under 40 is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Mr. Remo Luna has continued membership in this organization since 2016 and was again re-invited into membership in 2020.. In 2017, Mr. Remo Luna was certified as a member to join the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 3000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy and provides members with a national network of experienced colleagues for professional referral and information exchange in major cases. Members must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client has received a verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more.. In 2018, Mr. Remo Luna was selected as a member to join America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. The America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators organization is comprised of the nation’s most exceptional trial lawyers for high stakes legal matters. For initial consideration, an attorney must have successfully litigated (for either plaintiff or defendant) a matter (1) with at least $2,000,000 in alleged damages at stake or (2) with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake (i.e. bet-the-company litigation valued in excess of $2,000,000). Less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor and Attorneys cannot buy their way into membership. In 2018 Mr. Remo Luna also dissolved his partnership and in 2019, after a brief break from the practice of law, Mr. Remo Luna formed Cal Injury Law Team, A Professional Law Corporation to better serve his clients and his community as he felt this was the best way to do so.. In 2024, Mr. Remo Luna was awarded membership into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff section for Northern California. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet precise qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process which includes peer nominations as well as third-party research. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile measured by equitable and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and model rule. In 2025, Mr. Remo Luna was again awarded membership into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff section for Northern California.

At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUIs to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negotiating settlements which were beneficial to our clients.. Choosing the right lawyer is extremely important. You need someone who is honest, who is respected by the opposition and the court, and most importantly will fight for you. At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell we will use our experience and relationships to the client's advantage, and will always place you first.. EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE. DUI: Drunk Driving As an experienced DUI attorney, Christopher Varnell has defended hundreds of DUI clients at both the misdemeanor and felony level, including those charged with Vehicular Manslaughter and Second Degree Murder. He has a proven record of success in having charges dismissed, reduced, or obtaining not guilty verdicts for clients after a jury trial.. White Collar Crimes: Fraud, Embezzlement, Identity Theft At the Law Office Of Christopher Varnell, we defend clients charged with fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and other white collar crimes. We routinely obtain strong results both in trial and in settlement.. Violent Crimes: Murder & Manslaughter, Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses Violent crimes are considered the most serious crimes and carry the harshest penalties. Christopher Varnell has successfully negotiated plea agreements of reduced charges when appropriate, and has also had many acquittals after jury trial for his clients charged with violent crimes.. Juvenile Defense Being charged with a crime as a juvenile can result in significant consequences. It is important to speak with an attorney that has a proven track record of success in defending juvenile clients. Christopher Varnell has defended hundreds of juveniles resulting in negotiated pleas and jury verdicts that were advantageous to his clients.. Please contact us for a free, private consultation with a Walnut Creek Criminal Lawyer. All communications are protected by the attorney-client privilege.