Carmel Valley Lawyers

Brad grew up watching his dad fight insurance companies in court. Brad learned through his dad what most people find out the hard way: insurance companies are happy to take your monthly premiums but they will fight you tooth and nail when it comes time to pay your claim. Brad continues the family tradition by fighting insurance companies on behalf of injured people and their families.

Brad started his legal career at a national insurance defense firm. He’s learned the tricks of the trade that defense lawyers and insurance companies use. Brad uses that experience and insight to maximize his clients’...

Our practice covers all aspects of family and matrimonial law in all of the Bay Area counties, primarily focusing on Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, and San Francisco counties. We will expertly navigate you through your family law matter, whether it involves termination of a domestic partnership, paternity, custody, visitation, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, support, an annulment, legal separation, or post-judgment issues. Regardless which of these processes you are dealing with, we understand the strain and pressure that these matters inevitably put on clients and the necessity of providing strong representation. Therefore, we strive to make the entire process as easy...

I am an Of Counsel attorney at Employer Advocates Group, focusing on wage-hour class actions, PAGA actions, and conducting internal workplace investigations. Born and raised in San Luis Obispo County, I have a comprehensive background in both criminal and civil litigation. I am licensed to practice in California, Texas, and several federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. I hold a certification as a Certified Appellate Specialist in California. My professional journey includes a variety of significant positions. I started as a law clerk for the Honorable Pamela Ann Rymer at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, followed by a role...

Isaac H. Winer is an experienced business lawyer and civil litigator who has practiced law throughout California since 1992. Mr. Winer’s practice encompasses a broad array of substantive areas, including civil litigation and ADR across a diverse set of subject matters, business formations, funding and governance, business and technology / IP transactions, real property sales and leases, as well as internet and website-related matters. Mr. Winer’s clients have included public and private companies in a variety of industries including software, hardware, life science, internet, telecom and health care. He has also represented start-ups, founders, serial entrepreneurs, joint...

I have represented more than 35,000 clients in criminal and personal injury cases. My clients have included Judges, Lawyers, Doctors, Olympic Champions, World Ranked Professional Boxers, the rich and poor. I have been admitted to numerous Federal Courts, Military Court, Bankruptcy Court and some State Courts by special permission. I appear daily in Court. I have obtained not guilty verdicts in most major felony cases. I have tried numerous Personal Injury cases, including brain damage, wrongful death, medical malpractice, biking and motorcycle accidents and product liability. I have tried Bankruptcy cases and Military General Court Martial Cases. I am...

I help contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers get paid for their work. I also help homeowners and commercial owners with construction disputes, and writing and reviewing construction contracts for clients. I love helping with mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims. I try to help my clients avoid litigation wherever possible and to help keep your costs down but I'm also an experienced trial attorney when you need to go to Court. I was raised and live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and graduated from Stanford University, and the University of Santa Clara Law...

HOLGER SIEGWART, ESQ. – German Lawyer in the USA (California) Rechtsanwalt (German Attorney at Law), licensed in Germany Attorney at Law, licensed in California Senior Adviser of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (AmCham) for California and the Western United States Since 2008 SIEGWART GERMAN AMERICAN LAW Inc. Counsel for US based corporate an individual clients and attorneys on German law, representation of US based corporate and individual clients in Germany; counsel for German and German speaking corporate and individual clients and attorneys on US law, representation of German and German speaking corporate and individual clients...

Ziyad is a partner and co-founder of Carmel & Naccasha LLP. He counsels domestic and international companies, their shareholders and officers in a variety of matters relating to their formation, business structure, employment litigation and insurance needs. Ziyad also serves as outside general counsel to SESLOC and a number of other companies and local businesses for their contract, real estate, employment, insurance and litigation needs. He also has represented domestic and international insurers and reinsurers in the defense of claims, on coverage disputes and in insurance policy drafting. As a complement to the representation of businesses, he also works with...

Timothy M. Brown specializes in providing patent and trademark services to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups. Mr. Brown is a former UPSTO patent examiner with over 19 years of experience guiding clients in patent and trademark matters. Mr. Brown has experience across a broad range of technologies, including consumer products, nutritional supplements, biotech, and mechanical devices. Mr. Brown has a successful track record of securing meaningful intellectual property for his clients and takes pride in the long-term relationships he maintains with his clients.

Christopher Der Manuelian graduated from Santa Clara University in 1987 with both a law degree and an MBA. He worked as an insurance defense attorney in San Francisco and San Jose until 1997 when he opened his own practice representing people injured in accidents. He has handled all manner of personal injury cases spanning motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, defective products and medical malpractice. His unique experience working for insurance companies afforded him intimate familiarity with the insurance claims process. He personally knows many of the claims adjusters in charge of handling claims for insurance companies, and...

Gina focuses her legal practice on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. She is dedicated to helping families from the devastating legal effects of disability and death. With proper planning, individuals and families can avoid unnecessary court proceedings, protect their assets, continue their legacies through strategic charitable giving, and provide for the security of loved ones. Gina learned firsthand the effects of failing to plan when her rancher father was killed in a vehicle accident without any planning documents in place requiring her to probate her father’s extensive estate, including business and cattle operations. As a result, she...

Eric I. Gutierrez is an experienced personal injury attorney with Curtis Legal Group. He is a bilingual attorney, fluent in both English and Spanish, with over 15 years of experience helping injury victims involved in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, dog bites, medical malpractice, and products liability cases. Eric has been practicing law in the state of California since 2005 and effectively uses his knowledge and negotiating skills to fight for the rights of his clients. He graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1998. He earned his law...

Glenn M. Kenna is a skilled trial lawyer for Curtis Legal Group’s Sacramento office. He focuses his practice on representing personal injury victims and their families and has been practicing law since 2015. He is licensed to practice law in California and was previously licensed in Illinois. Prior to his work at Curtis Legal Group, Glenn represented and defended insurance companies. He understands the challenges that come with personal injury cases and uses his experience when battling insurance companies for his clients. Glenn graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 2010. He earned his law...

Melissa Morgan is a personal injury attorney for Curtis Legal Group. She focuses her practice on representing injury victims and their families in a variety of cases involving the negligence of another person or a business. She handles claims involving motor vehicle accidents – such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, auto pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents and more – as well as workplace accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. Melissa graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and Minor in Criminal Justice, with distinction in 2017. She earned her law degree from...

Michèle Bissada is a Principal at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada, in Silicon Valley and serves as a neutral throughout California. She is a Certified Specialist in Family Law (CFLS), Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), and member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Bissada is a seasoned mediator with a prominent litigation background. She specializes in both complex financial and high-conflict custody matters. Highly committed to her practice, she has achieved notable success assisting parties in resolving the most...

Renee Ross is certified in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is a highly skilled and insightful attorney. She represents family law clients throughout Pleasanton and the surrounding areas. She has more than a decade of experience and handles a broad range of cases including divorce, child custody and support, high net worth divorce, and same-sex family law issues. Attorney Ross can also provide counsel for adoptions, domestic partnership issues, complex property divisions, and other family law cases. She is passionate about providing personalized legal solutions for her clients, guiding them with skill...

Expertise, Experience and Affordability are factors that set The Stephen Stern Law Firm apart. * 30 PLUS 5 STAR GOOGLE RATINGS * AV-PREEMINENT by Martingale Hubbell -- Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Experience * 5,000 plus cases and 24 years experience * Highest Quality Client Communications * Adjunct University Professor - Business Law Practice Areas: * Bankruptcy * Estate Planning * Trademarks * Business Law

Robert (“Bobby”) Cashen is a partner at Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP. Mr. Cashen has been named a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in both 2018 and 2019, an award conferred upon the top 2.5% up and rising attorneys in California. He currently serves as the co-chair of the Family Law Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association and will serve as its chair in 2020.

Mr. Cashen assists clients with all aspects of family law matters. He is experienced with complex financial issues, such as business valuation and characterization, private equity,...

Susan Dent is a recently admitted member of the California Bar, joining Lonich and Patton from a C.F.L.S. litigation firm in Newport Beach, CA. Ms. Dent was an active member of the law school community at Santa Clara University, serving as both an associate and editor for the Santa Clara Law Review, an Executive Board member for Honors Moot Court Internal, and as the president of Santa Clara Law's Criminal Law Society. Ms. Dent also served as a research assistant for SCU's Center for Global Law and Policy. Thoughout law school, Ms. Dent clerked for Hon. Jerome...

Julia Lemon became an associate at Lonich and Patton, LLP in November 2007. Julia is well versed in Estate Planning and Business Law, however she has a a special interest in Family Law matters. Julia began her relationship with the firm as a second year law clerk in 2005. Julia was raised in San Jose and attended Presentation High School. Thereafter, she attended the University of California at Davis where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In 2004, Julia graduated with honors and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, earning a Bachelor's Degree with a major in...

Mr. James C. Suits II is the Chief Executive Officer of Suits Litigation, Inc. and has 18 years of experience handling a broad range of personal injury litigation in San Jose, California. Mr. Suits focuses on representing individuals injured in accidents, as well as due to the intentional acts of others. Prior to founding his own firm, Mr. Suits handled the defense of personal injury claims, which has provided him with an inside perspective on both sides of personal injury claims. This experience allows him to effectively evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in his clients’ cases, as well as successfully...

Jim Lucey is a senior associate at Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. Mr. Lucey completed his undergraduate education at the University of San Francisco, majoring in business administration. Mr. Lucey went on to earn his juris doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1992. Mr. Lucey has more than twenty years of litigation experience in both state and federal Courts, including countless jury trials to verdict, bench trials to verdict, appeals (in the California State Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit), and arbitration's. Mr. Lucey also has extensive experience resolving matters through the use of ADR...

As an attorney, Matthew Grech began his career as a civil litigator. From there Mr. Grech transitioned into estate planning and probate & estate administration. As an estate planning/administration attorney Mr. Grech has assisted numerous clients manage trust and estate administrations from inception to closing, as well as guiding and facilitating the planning process. It was during this time that Mr. Grech realized that a number of his clients’ family members and friends were facing mounting financial troubles in the wake of The Great Recession. It was this realization that motivated Mr. Grech to begin practicing bankruptcy law, which...

Bernie Vogel is a shareholder and the CEO and President of Silicon Valley Law Group. His practice emphasizes complex corporate transactions, investment financings, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the formation and maintenance of partnerships and limited liability companies. He provides ongoing business counseling to a variety of entities, ranging from venture capital firms and start up high tech and biotech companies. Advices on directors & officers liability, corporate governance, stock option plans, licensing, and contracts, as well as advice on complex tax issues with respect to transaction structuring, entity formation, reorganizations, and business succession planning. Before practicing law, Bernie...

Stephen Wu is a shareholder with Silicon Valley Law Group. He advises business clients on information governance matters, focusing on information security, privacy, mobile computing, ediscovery preparedness, records management, and computer-related investigations. He reviews and writes sophisticated information security policies for large enterprises, and assists in data security regulatory compliance, incident response, breach notifications, and establishing secure electronic commerce systems. He drafts privacy policies for clients, including ones for U.S. companies with European and Asian operations. He assists clients with European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance. Steve assists clients in managing enterprise mobile device programs, including writing bring...

I am closing in on nineteen years as a A+ BBB 10 AVVO rated Santa Clara County based attorney who opened a practice to help people obtain quality focused legal representation. I also do civil cases (hwgreen.com) such as restraining orders. I help small businesses who do not want or need to pay law-firms with large "phone book size bills" that "over-kill" the fairly straight forward legal matter. I pick up calls through-out the day and meet clients on weekends.

I am battle tested and fight very hard for each and every client . For criminal cases...

Attorney Richard Wingerden can help you plan for your family's future so you have the assurance that their lives will be secure. He has handled numerous complex estate and probate matters, always prioritizing quality, compassion and time-efficiency. Rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach, he considers your unique situation when drafting estate planning documents. When you need the counsel of an attorney the most, you can turn to him for reliable service. Reach out to his firm to schedule your initial consultation today.

Jimin founded Solution Now Law Firm to build a law firm that is unlike any other. She prides herself on leading a team dedicated to providing personal attention to each of her clients. Her team will go above and beyond where most lawyers go to help their clients.

As a persuasive and successful personal injury lawyer, Jimin helps car accident victims protect their rights – receive a fair and full settlement for their injuries and property damage.

Attorney Kamala Maddipoti is the Founder and President of Kamala Law Corporation. Attorney Kamala completed her Master of Laws (LLM) from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. She focuses on Estate Planning & Immigration laws and helps her clients on both employment as well as family based immigration matters & estate planning needs. In addition to Immigration & Estate Planning work, she guides and counsels employers on compliance and corporate transactional matters. In her free time she offers pro bono services and gives back to the community for the greater good. Ms. Kamala is a member of State...

Attorney Paul Van Der Walde is a founding partner of Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP. For more than two decades, he has tried cases throughout Santa Clara courtrooms. His goal is to help individuals who are victims of accidents, whether small or big. He has many accomplishments, such as being part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and being awarded the Personal Injury Attorney of the Year by Consumer Business Review. Learn more about Attorney Van Der Walde and find out how the firm can help you get the financial compensation you deserve.

A Bay Area native, Chelsea has always been committed to making a difference in the local community. Family law has provided her the avenue to help families in transition, while maintaining civility and focus on issues that truly matter. Chelsea graduated Cum Laude and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida, which she attended on a volleyball scholarship. She returned to the Bay Area for law school and graduated with her Juris Doctor Degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2015. While in law school, Chelsea used her classroom knowledge to help families while working...

Albie Jachimowicz, a former police officer in San Mateo County, was admitted to the State Bar in 1982 and has been both a winning criminal and civil trial lawyer for several years since that time. He has tried a wide variety of cases in State and Federal court, including murder cases. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University at Sacramento and received his law degree from Santa Clara Law School. In his free time, Mr. Jachimowicz races in both road and off-road bicycle races and is one of the most experienced attorneys in California for dealing with...

Joel Waelty is an experienced employment attorney practicing in San Jose, California, whose dedication to his clients shows in the results he obtains in the courtroom. His practice is focused on the rights of employees and insureds. He represents employees in all aspects of workplace disputes including sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination. In his representation of those wrongfully denied insurance benefits, he handles claims against insurers of life, disability, health and the home. He also pursues benefits due employees under employer-sponsored benefit plans. Mr. Waelty's dedication is seen not only through his courtroom results, but also through...

Peter Brewer founded the real estate Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer in 1995 as a solo practice. Over the past 24 years, the firm has grown and evolved into a preeminent boutique real estate law firm in Silicon Valley, serving clients throughout California. In 2018, the firm restructured into the partnership Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, consisting of 6 attorneys and 4 staff.

Peter represents clients throughout California in a range of transaction and litigation matters related to property law, including boundary disputes, partition actions, and title & ownership disputes.

Peter Brewer’s expertise is widely recognized and highly regarded by...

If you are looking for an immigration lawyer in Santa Clara County, you have come to the right place! The Law Offices of Timothy D. Widman exists to support individuals throughout the entirety of the immigration process, and you can have confidence in the representation you can procure when you come here. Attorney Widman has been practicing immigration law for more than 15 years, and he is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you at this time. He has a thorough understanding of the process and wants to provide you with the help and support you...

Kara represents individuals in all aspects of family law, including divorce, property division, child and spousal support issues, child custody and visitation, attorney fees and costs, as well as domestic violence restraining orders, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Kara’s clientele incorporates a broad range between C-level executives, business owners, engineers, start-up employees, other attorneys, medical professionals, and stay at home parents.

Mr. Binder has over 35 years of experience representing businesses and individuals as debtors or creditors in all types of bankruptcy matters and corporate restructuring. In addition to his considerable bankruptcy experience, Mr. Binder frequently represents businesses and individuals in real estate and business matters, collection and collection defense, and commercial law disputes. Mr. Binder’s practice also includes asset protection planning, creditor negotiations and workouts, debtor-creditor rights, tax disputes, bankruptcy appeals, and representing under-insured defendants in settlement negotiations and mediations.

Mr. Binder is active in the local Silicon Valley community, frequently lecturing on bankruptcy and related topics such as asset protection...

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I'm a California and Iowa licensed attorney with a very diverse, yet practical, skill set and range of expertise, which allows me to take a cross-functional and interdisciplinary approach to all services I render. From Data Science, Game Theory, and Statistical Risk Management Guided Decision Sciences, to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)-enhanced communication and...

Lisa has unique experience providing expert guidance to clients planning their lifetime gifting objectives, avoiding conservatorship, and transferring property at death through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She creates a customized plan for each client and provides ongoing support. Lisa brings 9 years of experience in the financial industry administering trusts as a corporate trustee, assisting trustees during administration, and working with financial institutions. She has specialized training to address the specific needs of older clients who may need additional support in the planning process and the administration. Reach out to Lisa today through her website for a complimentary consultation. Lisa's...

Ms. Rome-Banks has 35 years of bankruptcy and related experience. Ms. Rome-Banks’ practice focuses on representing small to mid-size businesses in Chapter 11 and Subchapter V cases, representing landlords in all chapters of bankruptcy, and representing parties in all types of bankruptcy litigation. Ms. Rome-Banks has considerable experience representing commercial landlords in all aspects of bankruptcy, including a number of well-known bankruptcies, including Rite Aid, 24 Hour Fitness, Chuck E. Cheese, Guitar Center, Mens Warehouse, Mattress Firm, Circuit City, Chevy’s, Fresh Choice, Mervyn’s, Crown Books, Hollywood Video, Levitz, Tower Record, and Jennifer Convertibles. Ms. Rome-Banks also has substantial experience...