Big Bear City Lawyers

Mr. Palacios represents entrepreneurs, startups and early stage businesses, corporations, physicians and healthcare businesses, and individuals in the areas of business and commercial transactions, business planning, corporate law, business law, healthcare business law, business financing, private placements, including acquisitions and sales of businesses, intellectual property portfolio management, commercial real estate, employment, and bankruptcy law. Mr. Palacios is also an entrepreneur.

Joseph T. Rhea, J.D. (pronounced "Ray") is a criminal defense and DUI lawyer with an office located in downtown Palm Springs. He is very much a local lawyer, well known as a friendly and aggressive advocate for his clients. His practice is focused on the California desert courts of Indio, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, Banning, and Blythe. He also accepts federal court cases that are heard in the Black Rock court.

Attorney Rhea has been ranked top Criminal Defense Lawyer or DUI Lawyer by Palm Springs Life Magazine every single year since 2010. More importantly, however, he has hundreds...

Rebecca O’Kray-Murphy is an associate at Davis & Wojcik, APLC.

Ms. O’Kray-Murphy’s education includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a juris doctorate from Wayne State University where she was the co-chair of the Student Trial Advocacy Program. As a student, she volunteered at the Free Legal Aid Clinic and served as a student research attorney with the Student Appellate Program.

Ms. Murphy is licensed to practice law in California, Arizona, and Michigan and has experience representing clients in a board range of matters, including civil proceedings, criminal cases, due process proceedings, and domestic violence cases.

Sean S. Varner, Managing Partner of Varner & Brandt, is a corporate and transactional attorney focusing his practice on corporate and business law, real estate, transactional law, contracts and mergers & acquisitions. With over 20 years of legal and business experience Sean takes time to know his clients and their goals and objectives. He handles numerous critical issues, including complicated transactions, facing many different industries and clients including the technology sector, retail/food & beverage industry, real estate developers, restaurants, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, officers and directors of corporations, and a variety of family-owned businesses.

Benjamin Heston handles bankruptcy cases for individuals and small businesses. He has a strong background in public service and volunteering. Mr. Heston has served as Vice-President of the Riverside County Barristers Association, an organization primarily dedicated to assisting young attorneys in their transition to their new careers.

With 46 years of practice in both bankruptcy and family law, I have developed a deep understanding of these fields, recognizing that consumers desire quick, low-conflict, and cost-effective resolutions to their issues. As one of the few dual Certified Specialists in Bankruptcy (from 1995 to the present) and Family Law (from 1992 to 2017), I am often approached by attorneys and litigants needing guidance when their cases extend from one area into the other, requiring knowledge and experience in both domains. Additionally, I have frequently contributed as a speaker and guest lecturer. My commitment to public service is profound. I have...

Mr. Schneider has taken a long road to bring him to the practice of law. After High School and having studied in Mexico for a semester, he served in the U.S. Army as a Russian translator. He then studied for a year in Regensburg, Germany. Upon arriving back in the U.S.A., he obtained a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland and did post graduate studies at George Washington University in clinical Microbiology. Only after working for some years as a research assistant and clinical Microbiologist did he then attend law school. Mr. Schneider graduated from Western State University College...

At R. Steven Peters – Injury & Accident Lawyers, we have successfully represented thousands of clients in personal injury cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and other acts of negligence. We are one of only a few firms in Southern California that can claim recoveries of more than $625,000,000. We take each case very seriously and opposing counsel, along with the insurance companies takes us seriously. When you retain R. Steven Peters insurance adjusters take notice that they’re up against one of the most experienced injury lawyers in Orange County.

We will get to know you and your...

Frank N. Darras has dedicated his life to helping the sick and disabled. He is the founding partner of DarrasLaw, the largest disability and long-term care insurance litigation firm in the country.

At DarrasLaw, our compassion goes hand-in-hand with our legal expertise. We take pride not only in the results we achieve, but the care our team provides along the way. We hire only the top disability attorneys and staff, including our in-house nurse, for their compassion as much as their expertise and knowledge.

Hiring the cream of the crop has been critical to maintaining our position as America’s top...

James Carr has tried countless cases to jury verdict in the Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County courts. He has also successfully helped victims of torts recover over $100,000,000.00 in settlements and judgments. After over 30 years as a practicing, hard charging legal advocate, he has more than racked up an impressive record of success. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, AAJ, CAOC, and CAALA and an honorary member of “Personal Injury Warriors”, an international organization of tort attorneys.

"In addition to being an attorney, I am a mom, a grandmother, and was a professor of law. While I consider my three daughters to be my greatest accomplishments, I am very proud of my students, and I also now have grand children! Teaching law, and raising children, means that I am always learning and able to approach family law matters involving children with a special sensitivity. I came to the practice of law a little bit later in life, after having other jobs (including being a medic for 10 years) which is how I...

If you are searching for the representation of a divorce lawyer in Ontario, it may benefit you to contact Attorney Aaron M. Hudson. As a board certified specialist of family law with more than a decade of experience, Attorney Hudson has the skills and resources to take on even the most complex cases. In addition, Mr. Hudson is proud to offer top-tier legal advice at competitive fees. To find out more about the services available to you, be sure to contact the firm today. Free consultations are given!

California Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney, J. David Nick is dedicated to representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in both the California State and Federal Courts. Mr. Nick has been providing legal advice regarding California’s medical marijuana laws since their inception in 1996. Currently, he is litigating various aspects of California’s new recreational marijuana laws (Proposition 64), including business permitting, prior marijuana convictions record clearance and criminal defense. Mr. Nick accepts civil rights cases involving violation of state and federal rights, police brutality and violation of school aged children constitutional rights. Mr. Nick, a graduate of the...

Jason Martinez is a co-founding partner of RM Law Group, LLP. His practice focuses exclusively on California Family Law and community property division, including litigation and settlement of complex and high-conflict divorce and child custody proceedings. Jason understands that divorce and family law issues have long-term effects on all family members, especially the children. To effectuate his clients’ goals, he uses a variety of advanced litigation techniques, both in and out of the courtroom to minimize the emotional toll of the Family Law process. At the outset of each case, he works closely with his clients to tailor the most...

I am Nick Quincey, the founder of Quincey Law, and I take pride in representing a diverse clientele, committed to defending their rights against insurance company misconduct. My legal career started as a Deputy District Attorney, with prior roles at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in the Major Crimes Unit and Victim Impact Program, as well as the United States Attorney’s Office during my law school years. As a prosecutor, I was part of a trial team that managed cases involving attempted murder, robbery, domestic violence, elder abuse, drug trafficking, and white-collar crime. During law school, I also worked...

First of all, thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to learn about me and what I do to help my clients. When you get to know me, you will find that I am all about integrity, trust and doing the right thing to help my clients solve their problems.

I have over thirty five years of experience in law, business, real estate, government and politics. I have settled in the Palm Springs area because I love the weather, the people and the lifestyle. (I’ve given up wearing ties except when I am in court or at a...

Experienced Attorney Kathy Bloom has helped family law and divorce clients for 36 years. Practice areas include annulment, divorce, child custody, child support, child visitation, domestic violence, military divorce, paternity, prenuptial agreements and spousal support.

Brian Hannemann has been representing clients since 1993, with their Employment Law issues including sexual harassment, wrongful termination, age discrimination, disability discrimination and more. I am a local attorney, born & raised in the Inland Empire and I know all about the region and the wonderful people who call it home. I have been inducted into the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates as the result of my extensive jury trial experience, professionalism and integrity.

Chris is the Founder and Principal of Heritage Legal, PC, with offices in Palm Springs. Heritage Legal, PC offers legal services in the general areas of Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Trust Administration, Trustee and Executor services, Probate, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. Chris has focused an important part of his practice on the unique estate and relationship planning needs of the LGBT community and other non-traditional families. Chris earned his B.A. in Russian Area Studies from the University of Maryland, and his Juris Doctorate from The American University, Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C.

I was raised in inner city Washington, DC and I truly understand the challenges that working class people face. I was lucky to attend a Jesuit college prep high school that prepared me for college. I attended the United States Air Force Academy, served 20 years and now I am a retired Air Force military officer. While serving, I attended evening law school and passed the California State Bar in 1992.

During my time in the Air Force, and post retirement, I have been a commander and directed the paths of many individuals. I have also worked in the business...

My vision for creating the Divorce Mediation service was in recognition of the excessive costs and ordeal clients are forced to put up with in the traditional divorce scenario in Court. Everything accumulated by a family can be consumed in the divorce process because there is no insurance policy to cover the legal expense, no business that has a budget for litigation expenses and no government help, so the community estate must bear the costs for both sides. Needless to say, a typical contested divorce can easily exceed $100,000 and what does a family have to show for it?...

If you are looking for an experienced attorney in the areas of Family or Business law, Torrence L. Howell at the Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell, has been serving clients in Southern California for more than 13 years. I understand that business assets are often placed at jeopardy when family issues such as divorce occur. In other words, business and family law are often intertwined. As a lawyer who holds an MBA degree and owns my own firm, I understand how a business must be structured in order to survive financially, and I know what it...

DON FEATHERSTONE is the Managing Shareholder and Founder of the Firm. He has the distinction of being peer reviewed and rated by Martindale-Hubbell for professional skills and ethics; and is one of the Inland Empire's leading Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Defense attorneys. Since 1987, Mr. Featherstone has successfully represented a broad range of clients on matters relating to employment, workers' compensation, wage and hour, discrimination, privacy, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, subrogation, and fair employment/housing/civil rights law. He also has a substantial amount of appellate experience with case law on record. Mr. Featherstone taught workers' compensation law at U.C. Riverside...

Mary Melech is an associate attorney at Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law, which she attended on scholarship. She focuses her practice primarily on family law, with an emphasis in child custody, domestic violence, and child support. Her commitment to clients gained her a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. She is a member of multiple, prestigious organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union of South California, the American Bar Association, and...

A’ja began her career in the entertainment industry with TV Guide and Lions Gate but soon found her true passion in law. She joined a leading Los Angeles litigation firm, focusing on family law, civil rights, personal injury, and criminal defense. A’ja has been a compassionate advocate for fathers' rights and has represented high-profile clients, including the Estate of Michael Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson, DMX, Keyshia Cole, Freddie Gibbs, Faith Evans, and Christopher Wallace Jr. (the late Notorious B.I.G.'s son). Her achievements include a $1 million wrongful termination verdict, multiple six-figure settlements, a not-guilty verdict in a murder trial, and successfully handling...

Having practiced on the insurance defense side for roughly 10 years, Attorney Richard Rohde has the experience to know what the defense is going to do before they do it, and bring that personalized experience to your case. Our medical malpractice & injury lawyers have served clients in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles and Orange County for over 15 years.

If you or a family member was injured in a car accident or through the negligence of a doctor or hospital, the consequences can be long term and debilitating. Mr. Rohde has worked with countless clients involving medical malpractice, personal injury...

Attorney Samuel F. Trussell has 38 years experienced as a personal injury attorney. His areas of practice include wrongful death, vehicular accidents, defective products, premises liability, elder abuse, swimming pool injuries and any other way in which people have been injured through the negligence of others. Samuel handles all cases directly and takes a personal interest in each of his client's cases. In addition, Samuel is a professor of law who has taught Tort Law at the Californian Desert Trial Academy for eleven years.He is also an instructor in the University of California, Riverside Extension, Paralegal Studies Program, teaching Tort Law...

I am a Southern California attorney practicing in Taxation, Estate Planning, and Business law. With my Master of Laws in Taxation and the experience leading teams of attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents, I am able to help my clients identify key needs and provide solutions tailored to their goals. I am a full-service tax law practitioner, offering a broad range of representation, including tax audit or controversy, income tax planning, estate planning, or business representation. By combining a fundamental understanding of the big picture with the complexity of daily interactions and experiences, I provide proactive solutions to a diversity of clients,...

Paul Gretch has provided exemplary criminal defense representation to the people of Southern California for more than 30 years. After earning his Juris Doctor at Southwestern University School of Law he was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982. Before entering into private practice as a criminal defense attorney, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for more than 6 years, where he gained invaluable insight into the trial process and the ways in which prosecutors seek convictions. Attorney Grech believes it is crucial to stay up to date in the field of criminal defense, and has taken numerous...

If you are facing domestic violence charges in the Inland Empire area, then you must take swift legal action to protect your rights against the tough prosecution. Domestic violence charges come with a harsh criminal sentence and we want to help you avoid a criminal conviction at all costs. Here at The Law Offices of Ty Martinez, we offer aggressive defense to alleged criminal offenders in Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga and the Inland Empire. With more than 20 years of combined experience, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of the criminally accused. Call for your free case evaluation today!

If you are seeking an attorney for estate planning, tax planning or wills you need an experienced attorney who will be able to guide you through the process. Call our firm today to for a free case evaluation.

Who is David Blaisdell? Dave was born in Indiana. As a baby he and his parents came out to California pulling a trailer. His parents heated his bottle on the hot radiator when they had to pull over to cool the engine in driving across the desert. Dave attended schools in Southern California. He graduated from Los Altos High School. He attended both San Diego State and San Jose State. In the army he was stationed at Fort Ord, Fort Gordon, Killeen Base (now West Fort Hood) and Presidio of San Francisco. After service in the army Dave graduated from...

Adam Kocaj is a skilled personal injury attorney and trial lawyer at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates with an outstanding track record. He has resolved more than 800 cases throughout his career to date, securing millions of dollars for his clients and taking great pride in helping them when they need it most. His practice focuses primarily on traumatic injuries. Adam handles a wide range of cases, with his areas of expertise including all types of motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death, consumer cases, and more. Adam has already earned recognition for his skills,...