California Lawyers Sarah Hennessy to Sarah Wolk

Firm: Flaherty Hennessy, LLP

8055 West Manchester Street, Suite 420 , Playa del Rey , California 90293

Practice Areas: Class Action

Firm: Bullard & Powell, APC

306 W. 2nd Street , San Bernardino , California 92401

Practice Areas: General Practice, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI

“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.  Autograph your work with excellence.”  - Vince Lombardi.. I enjoy the work I do and strive to do it the best of my ability.  To that end, I incorporate the values of hard work, passion and the philosophy of never giving up to everything I do.

Firm: Summerall Law PC

3873 Piedmont Avenue , Oakland , California 94611

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

3758 LaVista Road Suite 100 , Tucker , California

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP

601 Montgomery Street , San Francisco , California 94111

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Callahan & Blaine

3 Hutton Centre Drive Suite 900 , Santa Ana , California 92707

Practice Areas: Business , Insurance , Personal Injury, Litigation, Litigation

Sarah Serpa’s practice focuses on complex litigation, including catastrophic personal injury, contract disputes and business fraud. Sarah Serpa was the responsible attorney for the largest pre-trial personal injury settlement in the history of the United States, at $50,000, for two Orange County mothers rendered quadriplegic.. Ms. Serpa was recently named a “Rising Star” as one of the top 2.5% of Southern California lawyers as rated by her peers.. She successfully prosecuted three severe brain injury cases against large newspaper companies, involving complex issues of employee vs. independent contractor status of workers.. Ms. Serpa also has extensive experience in litigation against governmental entities concerning dangerous conditions of public property wherein she gained vast knowledge in the area of roadway design and traffic engineering.. She also successfully defended corporations and their directors against allegations of fraud and unfair business practices.. Ms. Serpa is admitted to practice in California and in the United States District Courts of California and Colorado. Ms. Serpa obtained her B.S. in Management with a Certificate of Excellence in Economics from the Georgia Institute of Technology and attended Mercer University Law School and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, obtaining her Juris Doctor in 1998.

Firm: Sepasi Legal PC

633 W. 5th St., 26th Floor , Los Angeles , California 90071

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: The Schlehr Law Firm, P.C.

303 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite 200 , Burbank , California 91502

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor

If you feel you are being treated unfairly at work because you are pregnant or because of your gender, disability, race, sexual orientation, or because you have taken military leave or another protected leave of absence, please contact me.”. I went to law school because I wanted to make a positive difference in my community. When I graduated from Harvard Law School, most of my classmates began working in large, corporate firms. I made a different choice. I wanted a practice where I could help change society. I understand the difficulty of being pregnant and working. I understand the desire to have a healthy pregnancy and advance your career. I believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity, and I work hard to help my clients protect their rights.

Firm: RUSSO ELMS ROBERTS, LLP (formerly RUSSO & PRINCE)

One Harbor Center, Suite 230 , Suisun City , California 94585

Practice Areas: Family

Sarah Russo is a lifelong San Francisco Bay Area resident and a partner with the RUSSO ELMS ROBERTS, LLP (formerly Law Offices of Russo & Prince, LLP). Ms. Russo is proud to give back to her community through her legal work. Her priority is to help clients navigate the difficult family court process with dignity and confidence. Ms. Russo's primary practice areas are family law and guardianships.. Ms. Russo is also an effective and experienced mediator, aiding separating or divorcing families settle their cases without court intervention.. Ms. Russo believes in working collaboratively with her clients, treating them with respect and prioritizing the expedient and professional resolution of their legal matters. With a background in working with children and a degree in psychology, Ms. Russo is uniquely suited to the challenges of Family Law. In family law matters, clients benefit from having an attorney who sees the big picture and is an effective problem solver. Ms. Russo is adept at thinking creatively about each client's unique case in order to effectively address their concerns and achieve a favorable resolution. This often involves making effective use of an expert - such as a forensic accountant or child custody evaluator - or negotiating a resolution with a difficult opposing party.. Ms. Russo recognizes that for many of her clients this will be their first experience with the court system and that they may fear the court process. Ms. Russo works with her clients to enter the courtroom educated and empowered - knowing the possible outcomes that they may expect. She helps clients successfully navigate their cases, seeking out-of-court resolution where possible and never pressuring them to proceed in a manner in which they are uncomfortable. Ms. Russo's philosophy is to ensure that each client has all the information she needs to make a sound decision rather than to pressure a client to accept one course of action over another.. Ms. Russo also understands the needs of families, particularly those with children, to minimize conflict and expedite resolution. Ms. Russo's litigation philosophy is to be a steadfast advocate while avoiding becoming a further obstacle to settlement in any case. She provides legal services to clients throughout Solano, Napa and Contra Costa counties.. Ms. Russo attended the University of California, Davis, School of Law (King Hall) where she participated in the Civil Rights Clinic, representing prison inmates in constitutional tort actions. During her time at U.C. Davis, she also worked as a research assistant for the Civil Rights Clinic and as a law clerk. Ms. Russo represented U.C. Davis at the National Ethics Trial Competition, where she received several top advocate scores from the judges. Ms. Russo was also very active in several U.C. Davis student organizations, including serving as Co-Chair for the King Hall Women's Law Association. Before attending law school, Ms. Russo graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in psychology from California State University, Sacramento, and worked as a Montessori school teacher.. In her free time Ms. Russo enjoys spending time with her daughters, her family, and her 2 dogs, as well as reading, traveling and learning new things.. Ms. Russo chairs the Family Law section of the Solano County Bar Association and is a member of the Family Law Section of the California State Bar.

Firm: Borton Petrini, LLP

201 Needham Street , Modesto , California 95354

Practice Areas: Litigation

Sarah A. Ornelas is a Partner in the Modesto office of Borton Petrini, LLP.  She graduated summa cum laude from California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, California. She graduated in three years with a BS in Business Management with a concentration in International Business, and received the title of Management Student of the Year.  Sarah attended law school at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated cum laude in May 2007.. Sarah is licensed to practice law in California, Massachusetts Connecticut, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.. Prior to joining Borton Petrini, LLP, Sarah practiced in a wide variety of practice areas in the Massachusetts and Connecticut State and Federal Courts.  When Sarah, a Modesto native, and her family decided to return to the Central Valley, she joined Borton Petrini, LLP as a senior litigation associate.. Sarah has experience in a wide range of practice areas, including: civil litigation, wrongful termination, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, education litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation, collection litigation, estate administration, personal injury litigation, special education advocacy and landlord/tenant liability cases.. In her free time, Sarah enjoys volunteering in her community, escaping to the beach, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Firm: Baxter Law Offices, APC

1275 4th Street #224 , Santa Rosa , California 95404

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Amezcua Moll & Associates, PC

Trademark Professional Building , Orange , California 92867

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Gagen McCoy

279 Front St , Danville , California 94526

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts

Ms. Nix is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialists, who has been practicing with the firm since 2005.  Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Nix was an estate planning and business attorney in San Francisco.. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with an English minor from the University of California, Davis and received her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.  While at Hastings, Ms. Nix was awarded the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence for Academic Achievement in Estate Planning and the CALI Excellence for the future Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Estate Planning.. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Ms. Nix worked for the District Attorney in San Mateo County, and she worked at an estate planning and tax firm while attending Hastings.. Ms. Nix is a member of AAUW, Iron Horse Mother's Club, and East Bay Trusts and Estate Lawyers. Ms. Nix also currently serves on the Board of The Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley.  She is a frequent speaker in the community on estate planning topics and has given estate planning talks at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, the Town of Danville, Danville Seniors, Merrill Lynch, and Crow Canyon Country Club, among other places.. Ms. Nix lives in Danville with her husband and three children.  She is active at Green Valley Elementary School and coaches her kids various sports teams.

Firm: Nichols Law, PC 415-504-3095

9 Pier, Ste 100 , San Francisco , California 94111

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Ms. Nichols is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in HR/employment law. She provides effective legal representation and advice to employees. Her advice is measured, concise and tailored based upon the needs of the client.. A subject matter expert, aware of trends in business and law, her solutions are innovative but always practical.. Born in the US and raised in Australia, Sarah Nichols, founder of Nichols Law, grew up loving time on the beach and in the outback. She has been a business owner and a partner in a The American Lawyer 100 law firm with offices across the globe.. Sarah represents individuals in relation to their discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. She assists employees negotiating their exits from their employers. She is a tough and conscientious advocate for her clients and believes having experience on both sides makes her a better attorney.. Sarah is a skilled public speaker, author, coach, and HR expert. She has taught at both Berkeley and Hastings Law Schools and is a member of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law. Sarah is a frequent speaker for associations as well as private employers and provides compliance and liability prevention training for managers. She is passionate about different cultures in the workplace, closing the pay gap and involved in the community through her support for Equal Rights Advocates.

Firm: Kornfield, Nyberg, Bendes, Kuhner & Little P.C

1970 Broadway Ste 225 , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

I have been helping individuals and small businesses through bankruptcy for over a decade now.  I can't think of a more effective law to provide help to people who need debt relief.  I enjoy working with my clients, hearing their stories and finding creative, cost effective solutions to their financial problems.. There is no charge for an initial consultation so there's no reason to wait another day to find out if you can be helped!

Firm: StoneCrest Law Firm, P.C.

919 Reserve Drive , Roseville , California 95678

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Sarah Litchney is the founder of StoneCrest Law Firm, P.C. and is a real estate attorney and Realtor/Broker.. Ms. Litchney attended the prestigious Cornell University, an Ivy League University, located in upstate New York. During her time at Cornell University Ms. Litchney achieved high marks and was the recipient of many distinguishing awards and scholarships. She was active on campus serving as University ambassador as well as within the Greek community and the associations affiliated with her area of study.. She returned to Northern California to attend law school at the highly regarded and esteemed University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Ms. Litchney obtained a certificate in Intellectual Property, was the recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and was nominated by the Dean and awarded the American Bar Associations Intellectual Property award for academic excellence in Intellectual Property studies. She was active on the campus in organizations affiliated with her area of study, as well as with the law school’s student bar association.. Her law firm places emphasis on the issues that are most relevant in today’s economy including Bankruptcy, Real Estate/Foreclosure including short sale negotiations and buying/selling real estate, Business and Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Estate Planning, and Probate and Trust Administration.. Her experience in real estate and short sales have made her someone who is sought out for interviews and to speak at many events, educational seminars etc. She has been interviewed for many articles by publications such as the Los Angeles Times, BusinessWeek, BBC, Mortgage Banking, Fox 40, Sacramento Parent, Sacramento Business Journal, THE Registry, Style Magazine and others. She has also been voted the #1 Favorite Attorney in the area by Style Magazine readers 7 years in a row!  In addition she was selected to the 2015 California Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the 225,000 licensed lawyers in California are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.  The Rising Stars designation is reserved solely for attorneys under 40 years of age who are nominated by their peers.. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and being active in the outdoors.

Firm: Ragghianti Freitas LLP

1101 Fifth Ave., Suite 100 , San Rafael , California 94901

Practice Areas: Litigation

Specializing in civil litigation and management-side employment law.

Firm: Sarah A. Kirland, Esq., Inc., a Professional Corporation

5120 Campus Drive , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Civil , Estate Planning, Insurance , Probate , Taxation - State & Federal

In August 2010, I opened the doors of my own firm.  Prior to this, I was a senior associate at Quinlivan Wexler LLP where I had been a member of the Estate Planning and Probate department since joining the firm in 2001.  I am dedicated to personalized service for each and every client. My approach is educational and proactive – I first determine each client’s individual needs, desires and values, and then tailor their plan to best fulfill their wishes.

Firm: Wolk & Levine, LLP

535 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 300 , Glendale , California 91203

Practice Areas: Business

Sarah R. Wolk is the Managing Partner and a founding Partner of Wolk & Levine, LLP, a boutique intellectual property and business law firm located in Glendale, California. She is licensed to practice law in all California and Illinois. She is admitted to all California state courts, the United States District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Illinois state courts. She has a strong legal background in litigation, business contracts, intellectual property, employment issues, assisting with insurance claims, and commercial lease agreements.

Firm: Kornfield, Nyberg, Bendes, Kuhner & Little, P.C.

1970 Broadway , Oakland , California 94612

Practice Areas: Taxation, Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Chapter 13, Bankruptcy Chapter 7