California Lawyers Brittany Vanveen to Bruce A.

Firm: Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC

4940 Campus Dr., Ste. A , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Brittany Van Veen is focused on all aspects of Family Law, including dissolution, parentage, domestic violence, contempt, post-Judgment litigation, guardianships, and pre and post nuptial agreements. She specializes in high asset, complex, and high conflict matters and passionately advocates for her clients.. Working closely with her clients and helping them through personal and difficult legal issues is her top priority, while she’s proud to say that her clients mention their favorite traits are her feistiness and responsiveness. Brittany is always client-focused and strives to attain the best outcome for their future happiness. She doesn’t back down from attorneys many years her senior and is always willing to make herself available when her clients need to talk.. Brittany graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and her Bachelor of the Arts in Sociology with an emphasis on Law and Society from University of California, Davis. As a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship for all three years in attendance, she also claimed the Honor Roll multiple times while taking part in many extra-curricular activities.. In the final stages of certification, Brittany is set to become one of the youngest Certified Family Law Specialists in Orange County. She takes pride in the concept of continual learning and honing her craft. She believes that the combination of knowledge and ability will ultimately fair well for her clients, providing them with the best opportunity for a successful outcome to their matter.. Away from the office, Brittany enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs, devotedly rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and drinking impressive amounts of coffee.

Firm: Merus Law, APC

925 Highland Pointe Drive , Roseville , California 95678

Practice Areas: Family

I have been practicing family law for six years, and doing bankruptcies for four years. I have seen many family law cases from the initial filing, up to and including trial, when necessary. I focus on trying to settle issues amicably with a beneficial outcome for both sides.  However, when two parties cannot work together, I am 100% committed to making sure my client comes out ahead, if possible.  As far as bankruptcies are concerned, I have helped many people alleviate their debts, while still retaining their property. I am happy to have opened a new firm, Merus Law, in May 2012 with my two law partners.

Firm: Brown Legal Immigration

2140 Merced St , Fresno , California 93721

Practice Areas: Immigration,

Firm: Paley Law Corporation

3301 Barham Boulevard, Suite 402A , Los Angeles , California 90068

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax, Probate

I specialize in estate and trust planning, with an emphasis on tax planning for strategic wealth transfers. In addition, I provide legal and tax advice to owners of small businesses and rental properties who would benefit for transferrring their interests into limited liability business entities in a manner that will protect their personal assets and avoid triggering an increase in their property taxes. I take great personal satisfaction from earning the trust of each and every one of my clients.

490 43rd St Pmb 18 , Oakland , California 94609

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Cutter Law P.C.

401 Watt Avenue , Sacramento , California 95864

Practice Areas: Civil , Class Actions, Discrimination, Drugs & Medical Devices, Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Wrongful Termination, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

I represent people in personal injury and class action matters.  I think it's critically important that people have strong representation when they are hurt or defrauded, particularly in going up against large insurance companies and corporations.  My firm is dedicated to effectively and aggressively representing people and we bring the resources, commitment, and a track record of success based on being prepared to go to trial and going to trial if cases do not settle.

Firm: Roseville Legal Center

925 Highland Pointe, Suite 120 , Roseville , California 95678

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Family, Family

Firm: Tredway Lumsdaine & Doyle

2010 Main St Ste 1000 , Irvine , California 92614

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation

Brooke Pollard joined TLD Law as a law clerk in May 2006. Ms. Pollard is a partner at our Irvine office. Brooke’s practice focuses mainly on mergers and acquisitions of closely-held businesses, real estate law, and entity use in estate planning.. Ms. Pollard handles all aspects of stock and asset purchases, including letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreement preparation and review, closings and earn-out strategies. She has a particular emphasis on counseling and implementing business transition and succession strategies between family members. She has formed over 300 corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships (LPs), general partnerships, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) for licensed professionals. Ms. Pollard’s office maintains corporate records for over 400 closely-held businesses on an annual basis. Her corporate law experience ranges widely and includes these areas of business law among others:. Mergers & acquisitionsGeneral corporate transactionalReal estate purchase & leasing. Ms. Pollard handles every day matters for business owners including lease reviews, distribution agreements, trademark issues, employment agreements, tax saving strategies, corporate compliance, and asset protection.. Her primary focus for her business clients is on “preventive law practice,” which means preventing problems down the road reviewing all potential areas of legal concern prior to the business having problems.. Ms. Pollard has exceptional knowledge in the area of property taxes, property tax appeals, and claim-for-reassessment exclusions during transfer of real property into and out of legal entities. She processes and reviews commercial lease and purchasing agreements, and works with publicly traded companies needing local representations for lease and purchase negotiations for developed and undeveloped properties.. Ms. Pollard graduated from Loyola Law School in May 2007. While at Loyola Law School, Brooke clerked for the Hon. Richard Aronson, California Court of Appeals, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, and worked for an estate planning firm in Costa Mesa. Before entering law school, Ms. Pollard was a Financial Services Officer at a large local bank specializing in small and growing businesses.. Ms. Pollard received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. While at UCLA, Brooke actively participated in the school’s athletic program and was the first female manager of the men’s UCLA basketball program.. PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Member, Orange County Bar AssociationChair, Orange County Bar Association, Business & Corporate Law Section (2017)Chair-Elect, Orange County Bar Association, Business & Corporate Law Section (2016)Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) – Mission Viejo Advisory Board. EDUCATION. Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (Juris Doctor, 2007)University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Economics, 2001). BAR ADMISSIONS. California, 2007

Firm: Brooke Ferri Law

12405 Venice Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90066

Practice Areas: Entertainment

Brooke Ferri graduated from Southwestern Law School with honors and has since worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Lionsgate Music, Black Toast Music and Taxi Music. Brooke brings a wealth and knowledge of experience under her belt from everything to copyright and trademark law, business operations, music licensing and Estate Planning. Brooke originally got involved in Estate planning to help a dear friend at the end of his life. That experience shaped her and made Estate Planning something she wanted to explore more. She realized how many people didn’t have estate plans and decided that was something she wanted to help fix. She now comes to the field with a wealth of knowledge and passion.. Brooke loves helping clients through complex projects, like starting a business or planning their estate, but is equally adept at handling one specific issue at a time for a client. Brooke knows how precious time is and what a pain traffic can be so she can come to you. She is available to meet clients at their homes or offices and is also available to work with clients via Zoom when possible. All of Brooke’s fees are reasonable, straightforward and she will give you quotes upfront. There will be no surprises on your bill!

Firm: DIMARCO | ARAUJO | MONTEVIDEO

1324 N Broadway , Santa Ana , California 92706

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Prior to attending law school, Ms. Bove worked as a legal assistant and paralegal in both California and Oregon. The cases she worked on prior to law school were in the area of personal injury, premises liability and products liability, including bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, auto accidents, and slip and fall cases.. This experience enabled her to obtain a highly competitive law clerk position at a prominent Orange County plaintiff’s firm while she was a law student, where she assisted plaintiffs in cases involving catastrophic injuries and mass torts.. Ms. Bove was admitted to the practice of law on December 1, 2011, and began working as an attorney advocating for elderly clients, focusing on elder abuse cases against nursing homes, residential care facilities for the elderly and assisted living facilities.. Ms. Bove joined DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo in November of 2013, where she continues to advocate on behalf of plaintiffs who have been injured and harmed.

Firm: Law Office of Adam N. Schanz

1500 Rosecrans Ave Ste 500 , Manhattan Beach , California 90266

Practice Areas: Family

Brittney is a member of the California and New York State Bars. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where she received First Honors in Family Law, Business Associations, Torts, and Civil Procedure. She graduated as a double major with honors from the Pennsylvania State University.. During law school, Brittney volunteered at the Legal Aid Domestic Violence Clinic in Santa Monica, California, affirming her passion for providing peace of mind to clients experiencing major life transitions. Located in the Santa Monica Courthouse, the Clinic provides assistance to low income residents with child abduction, custody and visitation, domestic violence, and support issues. Brittney also worked as a law clerk for the reputable Los Angeles based family law firm, the Law Office of Adam N. Schanz, during her second and third years of law school before she was admitted to the California Bar in December 2019.. Since admission to the California Bar, Brittney has worked solely in the private practice of Family Law. She has represented hundreds of clients including many professionals, public figures, and high net worth individuals. Brittney was admitted to the New York Bar in May 2022.. Her years of experience in family law has provided her with the skills necessary to resolve complex family law matters including international custody disputes, support issues, child custody, property division, restraining orders and premarital agreements.

Firm: Burch Shepard Family Law Group, APC

20281 SW Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660

Practice Areas: Family

I am a certified family law specialist that has been licensed to practice in California State Courts since 2009. I graduated from Whittier Law School in 2009. During law school I was a member of Law Review and worked as a law clerk for the Center for Children's Rights. I was also a certified law clerk for the Department of Child Support Service in Los Angeles, Interstate Division. In 2010 I was admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Central District of California. I received my family law specialist certification in 2016. I have worked in the area of family law almost exclusively since the inception of my career.. I am currently a senior associate for the Burch Shepard Family Law Group, APC. I am also a member of the executive board for the Orange County Bar Association - Family Law Section.. I am also a mother of two and spend time volunteering with my children's schools when I am able. Being a mother helps me better understand the emotional needs of my clients and their children when going through a separation or divorce. I genuinely care about my client and the best interests of their children.

Firm: Meakins Law

715 Hearst Ave. , Berkeley , California 94710

Practice Areas: Family

Brook is the principal at Meakins Law, a thriving Family Law practice in Berkeley, California. Brook is a passionate advocate for her Family Law clients and is committed to seeking creative resolutions to Divorce, Child Custody and Support cases, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity Suits and other Family law matters. She spends her days in court and otherwise supporting her clients throughout some of the most significant transitions in their lives.. In addition to her family law practice, Brook is very involved in environmental climate-change advocacy work. In both realms she is a fierce champion of the rights of others, and it is this salient attribute that drives her success as an attorney and sets the tone for the entire firm. She devotes the same vibrant energy and attention to all of her clients, whether they are island nations affected by climate change or single fathers seeking greater involvement in their children’s lives. Global justice cannot be served without every day, local justice being served as well.. Meakins Law believes in respecting the agency and individuality of each client. Brook is fully committed to bringing the needs and desires of the client to the forefront of every discussion, never allowing the complexity of the law to hamper communication. Her gift for balancing an empathetic, resolution-focused mindset with an unflinching commitment to a just outcome is what differentiates her from her peers. Brook’s clients sense her dedication; her results speak for themselves.. Often, the most apparently challenging matters merely require a creative touch. Brook is expertly knowledgeable and guides her clients through the nuances of the Family Court system with perfect fluency. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law and hails from Eugene, Oregon. When she eventually found her way down to the Bay Area, she fell in love with the quality of life and decided to stay. She and her husband live in Oakland.

Firm: Keker and Van Nest LLP

710 Sansome Street , San Francisco , California 94111

Practice Areas: Civil

Firm: Clark*Everson, LLP

200 North Westlake Blvd. , Westlake Village , California 91362

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation

I help minimize risk by developing employer best practices, protecting the brand and documenting dealings with third parties. I lead clients through problematic terminations, harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, and complex business/real estate disputes and transactions.

Firm: Burger Meyer LLP

999 Corporate Dr. , Ladera Ranch , California 92694

Practice Areas: Litigation

I have extensive litigation experience in the areas of personal injury, products liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases. I have obtained excellent results for my clients at trial and mediation. When you trust your case with me, I will work with you every step of the way to get the results you deserve.

Firm: Brody McBride Law

2011 Palomar Airport Road , Carlsbad , California 92011

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Brody McBride is an experienced civil rights attorney who fights for people who have been injured or killed by police. He handles the most serious civil rights cases, representing the families of people who have died in jail or police custody, as well as the victims of police shootings, beatings, and false arrests. His passion is obtaining justice for his clients and his goal is to fundamentally change policing in San Diego for the better.

Firm: Pacific West Law Group

655 Redwood Highway , Mill Valley , California 94941

Practice Areas: Civil , Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice

Brock Phillips is a founding partner of the Pacific West Law Group and Kessenick, Phillips & Gamma with almost 30 years experience as a health care attorney.  He is a 1980 graduate of the University of California Hastings College of Law and an experienced trial and appellate attorney specializing in the areas of physician credentialing and peer review, health care regulatory issues, medical malpractice, general business and tort law, and insurance bad faith and managed care liability.  He regularly represents physicians and medical groups in civil court, regulatory hearings and hospital disciplinary hearings.  Brock also frequently serves as a hearing officer in medical staff peer review hearings.. Mr. Phillips has published articles on punitive damages, wrongful termination, medical staff peer review and malpractice issues.  His treatise on medical staff disciplinary hearings is updated and republished annually in the California Physician's Legal Handbook, a publication of the California Medical Association. He is a frequent speaker on medical- legal topics, including all aspects of physician peer review and credentialing, managed care liability and loss prevention.  Mr. Phillips is a past president of the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys and an active member of the California Academy of Attorneys for Healthcare Professionals.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Phillips served as a naval officer on sea duty for four years.  He graduated from Whitman College in 1973.

Firm: Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP

3130 Crow Canyon Pl # 405 , San Ramon , California 94583

Practice Areas: Family

Brittney N. Sturtevant is a Certified Family Law Specialist (certified by the CA State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and a Partner at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP. Ms. Sturtevant handles a variety of issues, including divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, and complex, high-asset matters. She is a member of the State Bar of California, as well as the Bar Associations in Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Solano County.. Each year since 2020, Ms. Sturtevant has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Northern California. Super Lawyers® is a third-party, who evaluates attorneys based on twelve factors including peer recognition, professional achievements, and community service. They award the Rising Star recognition to the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 or in practice for less than 10 years.. Prior to joining Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP, Ms. Sturtevant founded her own law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, handling a variety of family law, estate planning, business, and real estate matters. She also represented victims of domestic violence as a volunteer attorney with Bay Area Legal Aid.. Ms. Sturtevant received her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, she was a senior editor for the Hastings Business Law Journal. She also held a judicial externship at the California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District in San Jose.. Ms. Sturtevant earned her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Firm: Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP

355 South Grand Avenue 3Fifth Floor  90 , Los Angeles , California 90071

Practice Areas: General Practice