California Lawyers Amanda Branca to Amber Finch

Firm: The Law Office of Amanda E. Branca

2002 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Ste 131 , Del Mar , California 92014

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Routt Family Law

9500 Greenback Lane , Folsom , California 95630

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Arnold, Bleuel, LaRochelle, Mathews and Zirbel, LLP

300 Esplanade Drive   2100  930 , Oxnard , California 93036

Practice Areas: Estate ,Estate Planning,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Trusts

Firm: Gagen McCoy

279 Front St , Danville , California 94526

Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning

Ms. Morrison has spent the last 26 years in the public sector as a municipal attorney, working as an assistant city attorney for the cities of Livermore and Walnut Creek.  During those 26 years, Ms. Morrison has worked in a variety of areas of law, including land use, state and federal environmental law, redevelopment, municipal finance, solid waste, resource protection and conservation and airport law.  Ms. Morrison enjoys an excellent reputation as a collaborative problem solver, skilled negotiator and transactional attorney.. Ms. Morrison's tenure as a public sector attorney affords her insights and experiences that benefit clients seeking approvals of residential, commercial  and mixed use projects, and environmental compliance including interaction with resource agencies for approval of habitat mitigation.  Her experience includes seeking federal approvals of land use projects, general plan amendments and rezoning projects, transportation projects and drafting and negotiation of development agreements.. Ms. Morrison attended the University of Michigan where she earned a Bachelor of Sciences with an emphasis on Natural Resources.  She attended Vermont Law School  for  her Juris Doctorate and Masters of Environmental Law Studies, graduating magna cum laude.  She is a member of the Contra Costa Bar Association, the Alameda County Bar Association and the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association.. Ms. Morrison is a member of the Board of Directors of Save Mount Diablo, serving as Secretary and member of the Executive Committee and is also a member of the Bay Area Equestrian Club's Board of Directors.  She previously served as Chair and Co-Chair of the Parent Involvement Association at Seven Hills School in Walnut Creek.. Ms. Morrison resides in Orinda with her daughter who attends Seven Hills School.

Firm: Bryant Whitten, LLP

8050 N. Palm Ave. , Fresno , California 93711

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Amanda Whitten specializes in suing large corporations for sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. She is a native of the Central Valley, has a passion for Bulldog football at Fresno State, running marathons, and social justice.. Ms. Whitten's law practice extends from Bakersfield to Sacramento to Oakland. She has cases filed in federal and state courts all over the Central Valley. She has significant experience with jury trials in courts throughout the state. She knows how to get your case ready for a jury trial.. Just within the last few years, Ms. Whitten has recovered millions of dollars for her clients in employment cases against big companies. She has handled cases against Starbucks, Cingular, Verizon, Microsoft, Comcast, Odwalla, Walgreens, Kaplan, E.&J. Gallo Winery, Taco Bell, the California Department of Corrections, Kragen Autoparts, Abbott Laboratories, Orchard Supply Hardware, Target, Intel and Red Robin.. Ms. Whitten relies heavily upon technology in her law practice and in the court room during trial. Big companies like the ones Ms. Whitten litigates against often think they can bury plaintiffs in documents. Unfortunately for them, Ms. Whitten is well-versed in information technology, and uses her knowledge to make sure she obtains the electronic evidence from companies that often times exposes the proverbial 'smoking gun'. Ms. Whitten uses all of the latest technology and recognizes the impact that technology, the internet, and even social networking have had on the workplace and employee's rights.. Ms. Whitten is a tireless advocate and feels privileged to have the opportunity to enforce employee rights in the workplace.

Firm: TroxLaw

7884 Boeing Ave. , Los Angeles , California 90045

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: San Diego Family Mediation Center

674 Via de la Valle , Solana Beach , California 92075

Practice Areas: Mediation

My Passion Is Family Mediation and Conflict Resolution. Growing up, my mom was a therapist, and I learned early on how important our feelings can be in our relationships, and that we need to tell other people how we feel or they won’t know what needs to be changed. I had initially thought about following in my mom’s footsteps and becoming a therapist, but I was also really interested in the law and problem-solving. I had also always done a lot of work with kids and families, from babysitting when I was young, to working as a camp counselor to teaching religious school and youth group programs between college and law school.. While I was in law school at Chapman University, I completed my basic and advanced mediation training and began mediating civil cases in the Riverside Superior Court. Additionally, I assisted the Riverside Courts Alternative Dispute Resolution Office in implementing a Juvenile Mediation program at Juvenile Hall for the residents. Working with these children and teenagers to teach them effective methods of problem-solving and dispute resolution that wouldn’t land them back in jail made me realize how important a tool conflict resolution is and I knew that I wanted to make mediation my career. I first met Jennifer when I interned for her in law school and after working together for a few years we knew the time was right to venture out on our own in 2015. In 2021 we co-founded West Coast Family Mediation Center to continue growing and working with families all throughout California to resolve, rebuild, and renew their lives.. When I’m not working I am super active, whether that means going for a run, doing yoga, or a spin class on the Peloton. On the weekends my husband Mike and I enjoy spending time outdoors hiking or taking our dog Toby to run around at dog beach. We also enjoy traveling to new places (our last big trip was Thailand and Singapore) to take photographs and try new foods. When we’re home we love to cook new dishes or recreate dishes we’ve had while traveling or eating out. I also love spending time with my 6-year-old niece, friends, and family.. Why I chose to work in mediation. During my senior year at Brandeis University, I took one of my last classes for my legal studies, a minor on mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. This class is what really turned me on to mediation and made me realize that there was a career option that would allow me to blend the emotional skills required to negotiate conflict with practical problem-solving. When I applied to law school, I only applied to schools that had dispute resolution programs. This way, I could not only get my law degree, but also take classes in mediation and conflict resolution. I was determined not to be in graduate school for longer than three years, so I worked on completing my JD at Chapman University School of Law while earning my Masters in Dispute Resolution (MDR) from the Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. While I was completing both of these degrees, I was able to learn more about the law as well as better understand conflict, how people deal with conflict and ways to resolve it. Soon after graduating with Masters and JD I also became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst to further my education around the financial issues couples face in divorce.. I knew then as I know now that family law is an area where people greatly benefit from mediation because couples getting divorced are going through tremendous changes in their lives. The court does not have the time, energy, or resources to effectively work with each couple to recognize this and help them move forward. Mediation, on the other hand, honors the emotions that they are feeling about what they are going through. It assists them in moving forward, not only through the legal process but also in strategizing ways to effectively maintain a relationship—and not hate each other at the end of the process. This is especially beneficial when kids are involved.. My community involvement. I serve as Vice President of the Academy of Professional Family Mediation (APFM), the premiere family mediation association in North America. I have also been a co-chair for the APFM annual conference for five years in a row, and have presented at the last six conferences on various topics related to family mediation. Additionally, I am the Vice President of Finance and Fundraising for Lawyers Club of San Diego, finishing up my three-year board term this year. I am also a member of the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts, the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, San Diego Family Law Bar Association and ProVisors.

Firm: Hyden Zakheim, LLP

18 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 380 , San Ramon , California 94583

Practice Areas: Probate

Also known as Amanda Lisa Perez

Firm: Selogie & Brett

16787 Beach Blvd. #324 , Huntington Beach , California 92647

Practice Areas: Education

Amanda’s passion for children and public service began at an early age through her extensive involvement in organizations such as the Girl Scouts to touch the lives of others.. At the age of seventeen, Amanda engaged in an immense multicultural project to encourage an understanding of shared heritage. In recreating an adobe in her neighborhood, she singlehandedly raised funds and planned the reconstruction. Her goal was to achieve an experience and appreciation for children that transcended formal education. For this effort, Amanda was awarded the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award, receiving honorable mentions from former US Presidents, CA Governors, Legislative Entities and community based organizations.. Amanda’s emersion in public service activities extended through her time at California State University, Northridge while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development. While in undergrad Amanda coordinated and directed a summer camp for underprivileged children and volunteered for organizations such as habitat for humanity, Toys for Tots, Santa Comes to Agoura, and many more.. It was during an internship turned job at CHIME Institute as a special education aide in a full inclusion elementary school class that Amanda’s public service interest focuses specifically towards education advocacy and children’s rights. Working with children with disabilities inspired Amanda to attend law school to advocate on behalf of students with disabilities.. While attending Whittier Law School (WLS), Amanda became a fellow in Whittier’s prestigious Center for Children’s Rights (CCR), participated in specialized curriculum focused on the legal and social needs of children, attended numerous colloquia engaging in pressing considerations of child advocacy, served as director of CCR’s Public Service and Community Outreach committee coordinating many outreach events and participated in WLS’s Pro Bono Special Education Legal Clinic.. Additionally during her time at WLS, Amanda’s Legal Research Paper titled “The Many Children Left Behind the No Child Left Behind Act” was selected for publication and presentation at the Hawaii International Conference on Education in 2012 where Amanda had the opportunity to learn about education systems across the globe and advocate for social change in education.. After graduating with a Juris Doctorate and passing the California State Bar Examination on her first attempt, Amanda joined a small law firm where she advocated on behalf of special education students. Amanda further advocated on behalf of students with special needs during her pro bono clinical work with TACA (Talk about Curing Autism) in 2013 and 2014.. While opening her own special education law practice with her partner Vickie Brett along with their non-profit organization, the Inclusive Education Project, outside the office Amanda coaches children with disabilities within AYSO’s VIP (Very Important Player) soccer team.

Firm: Law Office of Amanda M. Rice

6829 Gloria St. , Chino , California 91710

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt

363 S Park Ave Ste 300 , Pomona , California 91766

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Amanda N. Cajen is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt where she practices personal injury law.

Firm: Lawvex, LLP

2565 Alluvial Avenue, Suite 202 , Clovis , California 93612

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Veteran’s Benefits, Medi-Cal Benefits, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Business Entity Formation

Firm: Farzad & Ochoa Family Law Attorneys, LLP

1851 E. First Street, Suite 460 , Santa Ana , California 92705

Practice Areas: Family

Amanda B. Naples is a family law attorney and associate at Farzad & Ochoa Family Law Attorneys, LLP. She works in the firm's Orange County office.. Ms. Naples has been a licensed California attorney since December 2013. She obtained her B.S. in Chemistry from University of California, Irvine in the year 2010. In 2013, Ms. Naples obtained her Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in Washington.. Ms. Naples is an excellent legal writer. She sharpened her legal writing skills as an editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. She gained extensive knowledge of the intricacies of the court system and insight into the judicial process during her position as a Superior Court Judicial Law Extern.. Ms. Naples worked in both the private and public sector. Ms. Naples has handled numerous cases from inception through trial and has practiced family law for nearly her entire career. Ms. Naples is driven, intelligent, and a strong advocate for each client's best interests.. Ms. Naples enjoys traveling, cycling, and spending time with her family in her free time. Ms. Naples' area of law, like all attorneys at the firm, is limited exclusively to family law cases.

Firm: Moran Law Firm, Attorneys At Law

1330 "L" Street, Suite A , Fresno , California 93721

Practice Areas: Sex Crime

I practice criminal law almost exclusively, and truly love my job! I am a passionate advocate for my clients, and I believe that every person charged with a crime deserves to have an attorney that they can trust. I value integrity in my representation above all else, and fight to protect my client’s Federal and State Constitutional rights at all stages of the criminal proceedings! The only way our Criminal Justice System will work effectively, is for Criminal Defense Attorneys to fight for their clients and to hold the Government and Law Enforcement accountable-which is what we do here at The Moran Law Firm!. I have worked on all tyeps of criminal cases from simple misdemeanor trials to complex death penalty cases! I am presently handeling many high-profile homicides, violent sex crime matters, and have served as the second chair attorney on a death penalty case. I have written and argued successful Appeals and Writs of Mandamus with the Fresno Superior Court, the Fifth District Court of Appeal, and Petitions for Writ of Certiorari to the California Supreme Court. I love the courtroom, I respect my clients, and I fight hard at all stages of the criminal proceedings. I've had serious felony cases dismissed on the day of trial! I have obtained successful jury verdicts for my clients in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as obtained fair and reasonable plea agreements for those who wish to settle their matters outside of the courtroom.I handle almost all types of criminal cases; however, the majority of my practice is devoted to sex crimes, violent crimes against the person, attempted homicide and homicides with special circumstances. I work with a team of Private Investigators, Forensic Experts, Certified Law Clerks, Paralegals and Attorneys to ensure that each case receives the individualized attention that it needs!. I recently attended the 2019 National Criminal Defense College, a prestigious training program in Rhode Island, focused on developing my advanced Criminal Defense Trial Skills. I have also received specialized training at the 2017 and 2018, Capital Defense Training Conference in San Diego, California; the 2016 Post-Conviction Appeals Conference in San Francisco, California; The 2017 Colorado Method Capital Jury Selection Training in Boulder, Colorado; the 2017 Santa Clara Death Penalty College, and the 2018 Advanced Cross-Examination Training in San Francisco. I strive to stay educated and updated on the most current legal principles, and appreciate the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest legal defense minds of our time.

Firm: Goodman Mooney

3420 Bristol St Fl 6 , Costa Mesa , California 92626

Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements

Amanda Mooney, nee Amanda McLaughlin, is a Founder/Partner with the firm focusing primarily on US and international intellectual property and corporate matters, including business formation and compliance, brand protection, advertising and media law (sweepstakes compliance, website terms and privacy policies, copy review), trademark prosecution and enforcement, international portfolio management, copyright protection and domain name disputes. Amanda has a great deal of experience in the consumer goods sector and has served as outside general counsel to Too Faced Cosmetics for a number of years now.  In that capacity, she recently advised Too Faced on Estee Lauder's $1.4 billion acquistion of the company.. Amanda is also adept at negotiating and drafting a wide range of corporate contracts, including license agreements, distribution agreements, endorsement agreements, sponsorship agreements, agency agreements (software, creative, media, public relations and event production) and agreements related to influencers, bloggers, models and photographers.. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Amanda graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science where she received Eleanor Roosevelt College Provost’s Honors. Amanda obtained her Juris Doctorate at the University of San Diego, School of Law and obtained a Diploma in International and Comparative Law at Magdalen College, Oxford University. Amanda was selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; a distinction awarded to just 1.5% of attorneys in the state. She has also been named as one of the top area female attorneys by Los Angeles Magazine and Coast Magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Firm: The Kavinoky Law Firm

16255 Ventura Blvd Ste 200 , Encino , California 91436

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Jarratt Law, P.C.

5870 Stoneridge Mall Road, Ste 207 , Pleasanton , California 94588

Practice Areas: Civil , Mediation

I help caring parents spare their children the pain of  divorce through divorce mediation. No one wins in a divorce, but you can minimize the impact on your children, your self, and your pocket book. I have designed a divorce mediation program that allows you to settle your entire divorce case out of court. The mediation program is quick. We reach complete settlements in a matter of a few months. The divorce mediation program is affordable. The cost of mediation is about half of the intiial retainers for two attorneys. Divorce mediation is private and focuses on preparing you for your new single life making divorce mediation much less stressful than the court house alternative.

Firm: Gagen, McCoy, McMahon, Koss, Markowitz and Raines, A Professional Corporation

279 Front Street   PO Box 218  9452 , Danville , California 94526

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Juvenile

Firm: Invictus Law, P.C.

770 The City Drive, Suite 8475 , Orange , California 92868

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

I am dedicated to helping residents of California get the quality of legal representation they deserve after they have been hurt at work.

Firm: Reed Smith LLP

515 S Flower St Ste 4300 , Los Angeles , California 90071

Practice Areas: General Practice, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals