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Thomas Martin O'Connor
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Thomas M. O'Connor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. As a partner in OâConnor, Runckel & O'Malley LLP, Mr. O'Connor regularly litigates personal injury and wrongful death actions and defends clients in all misdemeanor and felony matters.
Mr. O'Connor is a 5th generation San Francisco native and comes from a long line of distinguished attorneys. His grandfather and namesake, Thomas Martin O'Connor, held the office of City Attorney of San Francisco from 1961 until he retired in 1977. His great-grandfather, also Thomas Martin O'Connor, was...
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Derek M. Wagley
Lafayette, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Real Estate
John F. Kennedy University
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Carl R. Gustafson
Pleasant Hill, CA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
In 2003, Carl R. Gustafson graduated from UCLA Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors in History. In 2005, he was a legal intern for Global Justice in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he drafted sections of human rights situation reports and submitted them to the United Nations and other international bodies. He also researched issues of international jurisdiction and the enforcement of international treaties. Carl went on to graduate with honors from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2007, where he was also an associate editor for the Ecological Law Quarterly.
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Alexander Cross
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(800) 862-7677
1990 N. California Blvd.
8th Floor
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of San Francisco School of Law
Mr. Cross is an expert in the field of criminal law. Mr. Cross will fight more aggressively than anyone to bring you the best outcome possible. He passionately cares about defending his clients and does everything within his power to help them. Having attended the University of California, Berkeley for Undergraduate studies, he received a B.A. in Legal Studies. He subsequently attended the prestigious San Francisco Law School to receive his J.D. He is a member of many associations, including the State Bar Association, the Alameda County Car Association, the San Mateo County Bar Association and the Delta Theta Phi...
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Richard Bennett Salles
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Univ of Oregon School of Law and U.S. ARMY TJAGCLS
Richard is a USPTO Registered Patent Attorney who loves helping creative people realize their dreams. Rich received his BA from Princeton University, then completed his Physics coursework at San Francisco State University. Rich received his J.D. with Honors & Certified in Intellectual Property from the University of Oregon School of Law. Rich has practiced in patent prosecution, patent litigation and military law, having served as an Army JAG Corps Captain stateside and overseas.
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Daniel Xuli
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(925) 932-2468
1255 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-7965
Employment
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
As an San Francisco Bay Area labor and employment attorney at Littler Mendelson, I represent employers in all phases and types of employment litigation (e.g., wage and hour class actions, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misclassification, wrongful termination, etc.), provide advice and counsel to employers regarding their employment practices and policies, and create and present customized workplace trainings and presentations unique to employers' goals and company culture. My professional experiences outside of the realm of law are rooted in business, management, and accounting.
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Michael John Young
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State Univ
Michael J. Young is an Estate, Probate and Asset Protection Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Young helps his clients plan for not only "What Happens if You Die", but for "What Happens If You Don't Die And Become Ill and Need Care." He helps his clients in the design of their estate plans, to protect their assets for their senior care and to also provide a legacy for their loved ones.
Mr. Young, who has been in practice for over forty years, gives workshops every month in Walnut Creek on basic estate planning and advanced estate planning. The basic...
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Mr. Steven L. Derby
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
After 22 years as a trial attorney, I have decided to limit my practice to furthering the cause of disability access and ending disability discrimination in the workplace, at home and in public places. If you are disabled temporarily or permanently, you have special rights but no government agency to enforce them. If you think you have been the victim of discrimination, call us now for a free consultation.
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Steven Jeffrey Mehlman
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Business, Collections and Construction
University of Michigan
Mehlman Law Group is an East Bay (Walnut Creek, CA) real estate, business, and civil litigation law firm. We practice in all San Francisco Bay Area state and federal courts.
I believe all clients should have access to high-quality legal services. Many of my clients see me as their "in-house" counsel or trusted personal legal advisor. For legal advice or representation, contact me at (925) 935-3575 or steven@mehlmanlawgroup.com for a free consultation.
I have thirty years of experience representing small businesses and individuals. I consult with, provide guidance to, and refer clients to other professionals, including real estate and mortgage brokers, accountants,...
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David William Ginn
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Real Estate
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
GinnLaw, P.C. emphasizes real property and construction law. We assist clients with construction and real estate matters, including mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, payment bonds, home improvement contracts, construction contracts, payment disputes, defective work claims, delay claims, public works construction claims, private commercial and residential disputes, partition actions, easements, quiet title actions, purchase and sales, disclosures associated with sale of property, leasing, lease disputes, and assistance to small businesses.
David Ginn has been an attorney for over thirty-five years. He is the President of GinnLaw, P.C., a professional corporation. Mr. Ginn is one of the authors of...
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Vanessa Candelaria
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
Throughout her legal career, Vanessa has practiced exclusively in family law. With her legal training and knowledge, she provides compassion and advocacy for her clients. Vanessa’s experience working on a broad spectrum of family law matters include divorce, pre-divorce counseling and planning, premarital agreements, complex marital property issues, high conflict child custody disputes, child and spousal support issues and domestic violence prevention and defense. Vanessa protects her clients’ assets and the best interests of her clients and their children. She represents clients in public court and before private judicial officers. In addition, she serves as a consulting attorney for clients...
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Dess Aldredge Benedetto
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law
Ms. Benedetto has assisted hundreds of clients with the creation of their Wills, Living Trusts and other estate planning documents. She assists families with trust administration and probate procedures when loved ones pass away, and also prepares legal documents for conservatorships of elderly clients and limited conservatorships for developmentally disabled adults. In 2006, Ms. Benedetto created the Family Trust Law Center, later incorporated to Family TLC, Inc., to be a firm where families come for professional estate planning by licensed attorneys, at flat, reasonable fees. Amendment of documents and other hourly work is done as...
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Adam Michael Carlson
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of San Francisco School of Law
Attorney Adam M. Carlson is managing partner at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook. While he is skilled in various areas of law, he focuses the majority of his practice handling cases related to wrongful death, civil rights, and personal injury. He believes that tailoring each case to each client’s needs is key to providing aggressive and compassionate legal representation.
Before joining the firm, Carlson served as an intake assistant for our team, where he was responsible for fielding calls from potential clients. It was at this time that Carlson decided he wanted to do more. He found that he was passionate...
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Ms. Alice P Cheng
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(800) 491-1483
101 Ygnacio Valley Road
Suite 201
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Marzieh Shahed
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
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Michael Geller
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney
Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
University of Southern California and Santa Clara University School of Law
Michael Geller grew up in San Francisco, CA. He attended the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies, the City University of New York for his medical training, and Santa Clara University School of Law for his legal education.
Michael started his legal career as an intern at the Solano County District Attorney's Office. He was later trained by a Certified Family Law Specialist. He then opened The Geller Firm to help with Family Law.
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Thomas Appel
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 12 years of experience
100 Pringle Ave.
Ste. 730
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationNursing Home, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of San Francisco School of Law
Thomas has a passion for the law as it relates to personal injury and worker's compensation. His current practice at the Appel Law Firm LLP focuses on representing those involved in personal injury claims, as well as worker's compensation and other related matters. During law school, Thomas served as a judicial extern for Judge Timothy A. Reardon of the First District of the California Court of Appeal. He was a member of the University of San Francisco Advanced Advocacy teams for two years and served as the Social Chair on the Advanced Advocacy Board. Thomas also was a member...
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Mr. Stuart James West P.E.
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 25 years of experience
IP and Patents
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Robert Ian Levy
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Tulane Univ Law School
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David John Holcomb
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(510) 735-4375
1990 N. California Blvd.
Suite 20
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Richard Allen Madsen Jr
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(925) 974-0800
Civic Plaza
1655 North Main Street, Suite 240
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Insurance Defense
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Mr. Madsen's impeccable reputation speaks for itself. Recognized as a highly skilled trial lawyer and negotiator, and well seasoned in the intricacies of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Madsen works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and achieve superior results. Mr. Madsen knows the system. For nearly twenty years, Mr. Madsen has utilized his reputation and long-standing relationships...
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Daniel Portillo
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 36 years of experience
Divorce and Family
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients in Divorce and Family Law matters. Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. My practice includes representation in all areas of divorce and family law, including child custody; child visitation; child support; spousal support ; division of community property (including high value assets); annulment; paternity; and drafting marital settlement agreements. I am also available to provide limited scope representation or consultation for self-represent parties. Representing clients throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
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Karen Shore Fenchel
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
UC Hastings COL
Karen S. Fenchel
Professional Biography
Karen Fenchel is a sole practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has focused on all areas of family law. Her practice is settlement oriented and includes both family law mediation and collaborative law. Karen has a strong commitment to helping clients resolve issues without going to court. She utilizes her training in both mediation and collaborative practice to assist families in crisis and help them gain control of their lives. Through mediation, collaborative process and negotiated settlements, she works toward equitable solutions that consider the...
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Karen L. Lewis
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer
(925) 287-6484
1990 California Blvd., 8th Floor
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Estate Planning
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Patrick Emmet O'Shaughnessy
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Business and IP
UCLA School of Law
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Marcin Jacek Zurada
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Personal Injury
Cornell Univ
Martin was born in 1974 in Gdynia, Poland which, at the time, was a nominally independent communist dictatorship occupied by the USSR. The economic conditions were generally bleak under communist rule. They became even worse in 1981 when the Polish government, at the request of the USSR, crushed the Solidarity movement and imprisoned its leaders for seeking political and economic change.
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Nicole Marie Mills
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Cornell University
For 11 years, Ms. Mills practiced law as a litigator. In Spring, 2007, she gave up the practice of litigation to focus exclusively on mediation. Today, Ms. Mills is a mediator focusing on elder mediation and civil mediation. Most of her practice is in Contra Costa County, but she will travel throughout the Bay Area for mediation.
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Jesse S. Gill
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
I am licensed to practice law in California and have received federal admissions to practice law in the Northern and Central Districts of California. I have developed extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Criminal Law from the inception of a case through the appellate process. I have extensive state and federal litigation experience in drafting and arguing law and motion, engaging in and defending depositions, and have engaged in dozens of hearings and Court trials. I have drafted writs and appeals in most appellate districts within the state and and have successfully received multiple...
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Mr. Chris Covington
Lafayette, CA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Throughout his thirty year career Chris has been focused on assisting key executives in building their businesses, and often on preparing for and subsequently executing their liquidity event, the sale of their company, raising capital, or an IPO. As a consequence, he has developed particular expertise in Corporate and Transactional matters, Mergers and Acquisitions and with providing General Counsel Services to a wide range of business clients.
Chris has represented individual executives, sole proprietorships and Fortune 500 companies. His clients have been both public and privately held, and have included LLCs and limited and general partnerships. Most clients...
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David Stanley Pearson
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I primarily represent closely held businesses and their owners. My clients look to me to act as outside general counsel since it is unnecessary for most businesses to have a full time attorney on staff. I work with clients to resolve general business issues, whether it involves drafting and negotiating contracts, general business advice or litigation. I handle general corporate matters, contract drafting and review, merger and acquisition transactions, commercial real estate transactions, estate planning and general civil litigation services.
Recent representative matters include resolution of two wage and hour class actions with one saving the client over $3,000,000; Six...
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Jessica R. Ward
Pleasant Hill, CA Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
John F. Kennedy University
Attorney Jessica Ward has been in the legal industry for over 15 years. She started as a paralegal, then a legal administrator at a busy workers' compensation defense law firm. In 2016 she decided to start her own legal document preparation company, which focused on estate planning, family law and deed preparation.
During the COVID pandemic, she was re-evaluating her career goals, and had the opportunity to achieve her ultimate goal of attending law school. She graduated summa cum laude with honors and was sworn in and licensed in California to practice law.
She is passionate about every family having...
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David Matthew Miller
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 31 years of experience
(925) 974-8224
1331 N. California Blvd., Ste. 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Construction and Insurance Claims
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Fredrick A. Hagen
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 26 years of experience
(925) 838-2090
2175 N. California Blvd.
Suite 500
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Any attorney can work on your legal matter and send you a bill. Look for an attorney who has the knowledge and experience to resolve your legal disputes and achieve your goals without incurring unnecessary legal fees.
With 20 years experience assisting clients in resolving legal disputes in both commercial and residential real estate disputes, and other matters, we pride ourselves efficiently achieving our clients' goals.
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Pete Clancy
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney
Pete Clancy and his team at Clancy & Diaz, LLP represent clients in a variety of personal injury cases in East Bay. Attorney Clancy obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. He is admitted to practice law by the State Bar of California, the State Bar of Nevada, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California. He practiced commercial litigation law at two prestigious firms in San Francisco and Oakland before...
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James Paul Larsen
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Univ of Oregon School of Law
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Jonathan Brand
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
John F. Kennedy Law School
Have you recently been denied workers' compensation? Are you seeking to appeal your application, or the application of a loved one? If so, then you can't wait to garner the help of an experienced Oakland workers' compensation lawyer. It's with the care of a professional that you will be able to fight for the financial compensation that you deserve. With more than two decades of experience fighting for workers in the Bay Area, the Law Offices of Jonathan M. Brand will be able to bring your questions the attentive care and understanding that's needed. Whether you have been denied workers'...
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Thomas Daly
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
John F. Kennedy University and California State University - Chico
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James Glassford
Walnut Creek, CA Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Golden Gate University School of Law
I have litigated many contract disputes. I taught the law of contracts at JFK University Law School for ten years. I know contracts from the practical as well as the academic point of view.
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Peter Thomas Saputo
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Pamela Lynn Marraccini
Walnut Creek, CA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family
Catholic U of Amer Columbus School of Law
Pamela Marraccini devotes her practice to assisting clients with their family law matters. She has over 17 years of experience being a forceful advocate addressing the issues surrounding her client’s divorce and associated issues including, child support, spousal support, complex property division, domestic violence, premarital and post-nuptial agreements. She has successfully helped clients navigate complex dissolution issues, including stock options, deferred compensation packages, valuations and division of business interests and high conflict custody. She also works with clients pursuing mediation and has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution.
Every client’s needs are unique to their family’s situation...