Hidden Meadows Business Lawyers

LEGAL ACTIVITIES Judge Pro Tem for San Diego Superior Court (2001-present); Arbitrator for San Diego Superior Court (2001-2008); NCRC Certified Mediator (2014-present) Member of the San Diego County Bar Association, 1985 - present (Board of Directors: 1999 - 2002, Secretary: 2000 - 2001, Vice President: 2001 - 2002; Membership Committee member: 2006-2007; Continuing Education Advisory Committee: 2008-present) Member of Lawyers’ Club of San Diego (Board of Directors: 1989-93, Secretary: 1991-92, Assistant Secretary: 1992-93, Chairperson of Community Relations Committee: 1989-91, Chairperson of Continuing Education Committee: 1992-93, Membership Committee: 1996 - 1997) Member of the Tom Homann Law Association, Board of...

Sean T. Cahill, the principal of the firm, is an experienced litigator and trial attorney emphasizing practice areas in commercial transportation, high risk operation claims, construction, personal injury, real estate, business, sports & entertainment and employment. The firm's clients seek and rely on Mr. Cahill's common sense approach to simplifying otherwise seemingly complex legal matters. Mr. Cahill is an arbitrator for the Contractors State Licensing Board and Better Business Bureau in which he presides over a variety of business and construction disputes and has been involved in numerous industry boards and organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors...

Harry Harrison is a San Diego based attorney and a partner at Bodell Law Group a San Diego employment firm. Harry focuses his practice on personal injury, employment, insurance, harassment, workplace sexual harassment, wrongful termination and business litigation matters

Attorney Samuel Lockhart provides business legal counsel in Murrieta and surrounding areas. Business Law practice at the Lockhart Law Firm includes business litigation, business formation and business transactions.

Julia Annes Stedile is an attorney licensed to practice law, both in California and Brazil. Born in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Ms. Stedile graduated from law school at Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, in 2009. During and after law school, she worked in her mother’s law firm until 2011, when she moved to San Diego. There, Julia Stedile attended the University of San Diego School of Law, earning an LL.M. graduate degree in International Law in 2013. Ms. Stedile returned to Brazil and worked as General Counsel for the largest cosmetic company in South America, until she returned to...

Steven M. Romanoff is a licensed attorney and real estate broker in California.

He obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. In 1987, he received his law degree from the University of San Diego Law School and graduated in the top 2% of his class. Mr. Romanoff started his legal career at Gray, Cary, Ames & Frye (now DLA Piper) in their Real Estate department in 1987. In 1992, he established a sole practice in La Jolla, California specializing in business and real estate transactions. From 1992 to 2003, he represented numerous developers,...

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, I moved to San Diego for its sunny skies, though I often return home to reconnect with my family and the majestic forests that remind me of life's grand scale. As a lifelong entrepreneur, wife, mother, and community advocate, I am well-versed in juggling various responsibilities while aiming to secure a prosperous future for the coming generations. After spending fifteen years in traditional legal practice, my dissatisfaction with outdated firm models that did not adequately meet client needs led me to establish Legal Field Guide. This virtual law firm serves the entirety of California and is...

Boomhower Law is a boutique firm whose main practice areas include: - Outside corporate counsel to architects, designers, and contractors. - Permits (building, planning, and discretionary). - Land Use (zoning, allowable uses, entitlements, variances). - Agency advocacy (representing clients in front of local, state, and federal government entities/boards/staff like Planning and Building Departments, review boards, Code Enforcement, Army Corp of Engineers, etc.). - Compliance issues (building codes, CEQA, accessibility, storm water, health code, etc.). - Contracts, creation and review (especially related to construction). - Construction dispute resolution. What sets us apart from other construction and...

Hass Sadeghi is a Business Attorney, who works with business owners as well as their trusted service-providers & attorneys, to structure complicated or novel business deals & growth in the healthcare, technology and real-estate industries. Hass functions as a Legal Strategist for business entities, and a Negotiation Counsel for individual stakeholders. As a Legal Strategist, Hass provides business entities proactive legal planning for complicated or novel business deals and expansion, then leading a team of subject-matter experts for coordinated & total results. As a Negotiation Counsel, Hass works with individual owners to negotiate high stakes...

As a registered patent attorney, I advise entities and individuals on all patent and intellectual property matters, specializing in patent, intellectual property and complex business disputes, as well as class action litigation. In addition, I have significant experience negotiating contracts and closing transactions, with an emphasis on intellectual property and patent rights.

The firm focuses on personal injury, general civil litigation, especially in the area of business litigation, breach of contract, corporate dissolution and real estate litigation. The firm enjoys a clientele of small local business owners, franchisees, and individuals involved in civil disputes (both plaintiffs and defendants). In addition, the firm has partnered with local counsel in the areas of bankruptcy, criminal law and family law to provide referrals to our existing clients. Clients can expect personal interaction with each of the attorneys, rather than paralegals or secretaries.

Highly experienced in commercial litigation and general corporate matters. Has been both partner in AM Law 50 law firm and General Counsel of corporation. Great courtroom, negotiation and client relation skills.

Lori Carver Hershorin is a licensed California, Texas and Indiana attorney with over 30 years of experience. Lori's practice focuses on real estate, escrow title, business, insurance and appeals. Ms. Hershorin has prevailed in 39 appeals out of 42. In 1991, Ms. Hershorin began her legal career at McDermott Will & Emery focusing on fraud, real estate, and employment matters. She subsequently joined Lewis Brisbois and focused on mortgage fraud, real estate and breach of contract litigation. In 1995, Lori joined the in-house legal team of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as an Assistant Vice-President and Associate...

Mr. Ibrahim has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts involving construction disputes, such as delay and impact claims, differing site conditions and extra work claims, mechanic’s liens/stop notices and contract claims; guarantee and indemnity agreements; real estate cases, and business disputes including partnership dissolutions and other business and construction matters. He has litigated cases successfully before arbitrators and other tribunals, and has successfully represented clients in mediations and settlement conferences.

Yasir Elbiali, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience, founded Elbiali Law, APC to cater to the legal needs of entrepreneurs and businesses. He has held senior positions at Panasonic, Western Digital, Aramco, and Mitsubishi Electric, gaining deep insights into a broad spectrum of business legal challenges. Over the years, Mr. Elbiali has developed an exceptional reputation in the following areas: • Advising stakeholders across sectors like energy, healthcare, consumer products, technology, and entertainment, offering Outside General Counsel services; • Drafting and negotiating various agreements such as sales, licensing, consulting, supply, and commercial lease agreements; • Handling Commercial Transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and global...

Representing property owners, developers, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors, in business litigation, construction law, premises liability, contractual disputes, and real estate matters. Mr. Stohl’s practice has included various litigation matters including mechanic’s lien, design professional’s lien, stop notice, payment bond, breach of contract, and Miller Act causes of action. He has represented the firm’s clients in a wide range of matters including: Transactional work for general corporate counsel in drafting and negotiating contracts/ subcontracts to include innovative contractual arrangements for clients. Representation of municipalities in litigation on claims for premises liability arising in connection with highway/roadway design...

Michael Rogers primarily represents national and regional automotive dealership clients in a wide variety of legal matters including consumer actions and complex litigation, federal and state regulatory matters, unfair competition claims, commercial and consumer litigation, labor and employment issues and franchise disputes. He has significant experience in effectively resolving high-stakes litigation and providing counsel for litigation avoidance and regulatory compliance. In addition to automotive dealerships, his clients include automotive affiliated businesses such as finance companies, flooring lenders, automobile service centers, and surety bonding companies. In addition to his extensive understanding of the complexities of the automotive industry, Michael’s particular...

Robert C. Martinez is an experienced trial attorney with almost 20 years in the profession and a diverse trial practice. Robert has represented private clients and government entities in state and federal court. Robert has tried both jury and bench trials throughout Southern California and he has also handled numerous arbitrations and mediations.

Santino Tropea is a founding partner of Tropea McMillan. A significant portion of his practice includes representation of clients in toxic tort claims, actions brought under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and all phases of CERCLA and the Superfund process. He has successfully represented clients in regulatory disputes and negotiations with both state and federal agencies, and has implemented supplemental environmental projects/pollution prevention plans to reduce or eliminate fines and penalties. He defends Proposition 65 cases and citizen's suits alleging False Claim Act violations and other related matters. Santino's experience includes representation of California municipalities, large chemical,...

Jerry Burleson is an ethical California lawyer who devotes a large part of his practice to legal representation of minority shareholders of privately held corporations who have been treated inequitably, ripped off, denied their shareholder rights, or otherwise in some way denied the benefit of their investment in a corporation because of the improper actions of corporate insiders or other persons in control of the corporation including majority shareholders, executive employees, corporate officers and directors.
Jerry also counsels and represents corporate directors, officers and executive employees who are faced with challenging ethical and legal issues in the performance of their responsibilities...

Russell Emmons is an attorney serving residents and business owners of San Diego County. Primary legal areas are business law, labor & employment, M & A, and Contracts.

Whether your needs are that of a business owner, or an individual with a legal problem that seems just too big, Russell Emmons is ready to work with you. He is always happy to sit down at your home or place of business and discuss your issues. All initial consultations are free of charge.