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Agriculture and the land where she has been raised are important to Pamela. As a fifth generation resident of the Pajaro Valley, she has spent a lot of her spare time volunteering on numerous non-profit boards in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.. “I’m a problem solver. I want my clients to understand what’s possible. Working together, we can achieve the best possible outcome in their favor.” —Pamela Mathiesen

Shelby Clark first came to Santa Cruz County in 1986, and has never since been able to stay away. Born in Virginia and growing up mostly there and in Connecticut, he graduated from Wooster School in Danbury, CT, and Pomona College in Claremont, CA. After working on the editorial side of book publishing in New York City, he returned to the mountains here and became a freelance writer and editor, writing for and about various businesses throughout Northern California. Shelby then attended law school at University of California – Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, graduating in 1999 in the top 5% of his class while serving on the Hastings Law Journal and in several other roles. A stint working for a large law firm convinced him that was not the right direction, and he’s found that independence and running his own business best enable him to help other people who are passionate about what they do. Thanks to love interests that exposed him to first veterinary medicine, then animal welfare and dog training, Shelby has learned much about different ways people interact with and care for the animals in their lives. He’s researched and presented on animal law issues for several years, and will be speaking about service dog law at an Illinois conference in June 2018. Shelby’s other interests include hiking, camping, downhill skiing, history, and both writing and reading science fiction and fantasy. He’s an Eagle Scout and thrilled to be married to Jen Walker, who runs the dog training business First Friends. They live among the redwoods in the mountains of Santa Cruz with three dogs and a cat.

Patrick Wartan concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage, general corporate and securities matters, and commercial real estate. Food and BeveragePatrick is the chair of Taft’s Food and Beverage Practice Group. He has extensive experience in counseling multi-unit restaurant / bar operators on matters relating to financing arrangements, liquor licensing, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate governance. With a background in the foodservice industry, he works with his clients to foster their growth by strategically overseeing all aspects of their operations to ensure that they are on path to success. His business acumen and operational knowledge allow him to be a partner to his clients rather than just a legal advisor. Patrick has handled food and beverage matters in jurisdictions ranging coast to coast. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor at Kendall College and teaches a course on Hospitality Law. He serves on the advisory council of the Illinois Restaurant Association.General Corporate and SecuritiesPatrick serves in a role as outside general counsel to businesses of all sizes. He advises and represents a wide variety of businesses in a full range of legal matters, including, business formation, funding, acquisitions, business transactions, employment concerns, contract disputes, commercial litigation and negotiations. In addition, Patrick is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent and teaches a legal writing course. Patrick was named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2016 and 2017. He was elected to serve on the General Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, State Bar of California, and American Bar Association.About TaftWith 9 offices, over 400 attorneys, and a proven track record of experience since 1885, Taft offers breadth and depth of legal services coupled with a trusted business perspective to help our clients reach their goals.

Mr. Stephen Thacker is a general practice attorney that joined the law offices of Goldberg Weisman Cairo in 1988. He is now a partner at the firm.. WIth extensive experience in many areas of law including: bankruptcy, divorce, DUI, real estate and child custody law, Stephen has handled the firm's non-injury claims since he began at GWC.. If you require the services of a highly trained attorney with a proven track record of success, contact Stephen today at for your complimentary claim evaluation.

At Dobogai Law Offices, every client is treated with courtesy and is guaranteed effective representation. Our consistent track record of uncompromising ethics instills confidence and trust. Dobogai Law Offices, LLC is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client.

Thomas Hovore specializes in Plaintiff representation in Professional Liability lawsuits in California and Arizona.  Thomas is a Certified Specialist in the field of Legal Malpractice Law.  In addition, he has 20 years of experience representing business owners and entrepreneurs in the areas of business, commerical and real estate litigation throughout California and Arizona.  Thomas has litigated cases in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, Fresno and Imperial counties in California as well as Maricopa, Pima and Coconino counties in Arizona.  In addition, Thomas has litigated matters in the federal courts of both states and has appeared multiple times before the Arizona and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.. Thomas graduated from the University of Southern California and received his J.D. from Georgetown University.  In addition, Thomas received an LL.M. in Real Estate law from the University of Miami.

The Law Office of Jack Quentin Nichols represents startups, small to medium sized businesses, and landlords in each stage of business growth, including: entity formation and governance; funding advise and documentation; managing business relationships through contracts; building and managing a workforce through employment law; handling regulatory issues; dispute resolution and litigation; and landlord/tenant law.

Attorney West Seattle is a boutique law firm located in West Seattle, WA. The firm focuses on business law and intellectual property law in West Seattle.  The firm's mission is to help companies and independent professionals in West Seattle protect and grow their businesses.