North Palm Springs Lawyers

Michael C. Hackworth is a partner with lawfirm of Fernandez & Lauby LLP. Mr. Hackworth has a variety of experiences in defense litigation. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Riverside, and held internships at the City of San Bernardino Mayor's Office performing legal and political research. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Hastings College of the Law in 1996 where he specialized in litigation and served externships with the Public Law Research Institute, where he worked on the research and drafting of ethics bills. Before attending law school, Mr. Hackworth served as a licensed real...

Michael Tam is an associate in the Riverside office of Fernandez & Lauby. Mr. Tam graduated from University of California, San Diego in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science. In 2008 he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. While in law school Mr. Tam received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Professional Responsibility. Additionally, during his time in law school, Mr. Tam was a research assistant for a renowned corporate law professor and participated in the Tax Clinic for low income tax payers. He also...

Brian Mankin is an experienced attorney who primarily represents clients in employment disputes, class action and mass tort litigation. His practice also consists of general business, personal injury and construction matters. Brian completed his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University while serving six years as a military police officer in the California Army National Guard. He received his law degree from Whittier Law School where he was on the Dean's Honor List, and a member of all three Honors Boards - Law Review, Moot Court and Trial Advocacy - on behalf of which he competed in national competitions. Brian originally...

In 1998, Misty received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Policy from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. As a student, sheinterned at the Chicago Department of Human Services. There, she participated in various aspects of the policy making process including research and analysis regarding the local impact of the federal transition from Aid to Families with Dependent Children to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. In addition to her academic pursuits, she also pitched for the Wildcats' varsity softball team.

After college, Misty joined the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a...

Graham J. Baldwin is an associate attorney with Fernandez & Lauby LLP. He has a wide variety of experience in civil litigation encompassing the fields of personal injury, wrongful termination, professional liability, construction accidents, construction defect, and general business, at both the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Baldwin has been a past civil litigation arbitrator and is a current member on the Riverside County Fee Arbitration panel. Mr. Baldwin graduated from California State University (Long Beach) with a B.A. in 1971 and obtained his J.D. from Western State University in 1976. He is admitted to practice before the Federal...

For over thirty years, attorney Fred J. Knez has been representing individuals and corporations in serious personal injury and business litigation (plaintiff and defendant). Attorney Knez graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California in 1979, was a member of the Honor Board and Law Review, admitted to practice law in California in 1980, admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court in 1981, admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1983, and in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984. Attorney Knez began his private practice in 1984.

Kathleen G. Alvarado is an accomplished advocate who is relentless in her goals of obtaining the best settlements and verdicts for her clients. She is not afraid to be firm in her convictions. She leaves no stone unturned, and investigates every option available when working for her clients. Ms. Alvarado is a graduate of Loyola Marymount where she earned her undergraduate degree. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Alvarado served as a Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino. While serving as a Deputy District Attorney for...

Attorney Gunnin is ready to take on your case and support you! When you come to the Law Offices of David R. Gunnin, a Chino bankruptcy lawyer will be glad to come to your assistance and support you. Attorney Gunnin obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of North Carolina. He later furthered his education by earning his Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law. He has a thorough understanding of bankruptcy law, having served clients for more than 34 years. He is a member of the Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum and the California State Bar...

As the founder of the JLF Firm, Mr. Fayngor always knew that he wanted to fight for the rights of injured victims. People who were hurt through the negligence of others, only to be later told they were not hurt enough or their life was not valuable enough to warrant fair compensation. During his time at Whittier Law School, Mr. Fayngor worked at multiple personal injury based law firms, honing his skill and advocating on behalf of injured clients. This provided him with a wide range of experience and strategies that he draws from daily to help maximize his clients'...

DUI Defense Attorney Manuel J. Barba is an expert in DUI Defense and is dedicated to defending people accused of DUI, as well as other driving related cases. Attorney Manuel J. Barba awards and designations: - Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation from the American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law Division. - AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. - Superb 10 rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating a lawyer can receive. - Specialist member of the California DUI Lawyers Association - Nationally recognized Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor - Trained in Advanced Roadside...

Ike Sherman, as co-founder of the Firm, started MCIS Lawyers as an advocate for consumers and injured persons. The Firm’s number one goal is to provide the utmost client care and satisfaction. The Firm has assembled a team of talented and dedicated professionals to prosecute cases successfully.

Ike represents plaintiffs in a wide range of matters, including catastrophic personal injury and large-loss cases, wrongful death, premises liability, and motor vehicle collisions. Ike’s advocacy resulted in recovering multi-million dollars for its clients.

Before his legal career, Ike worked as a licensed administrator for several assisted living facilities for the frail and elderly in...

U S Air Force Vietnam veteran where I received electronics training, owner nationally known insurance company for over 30 years, University of Nevada "IT" Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Santa Clara MBA School of Business, law degree Lincoln University. Work with estate law, real estate, insurance and contracts for the last 20 years. One on one service - you will talk to the attorney.

Based in Hemet, California, the firm of Davis Wojcik Duarte, APLC handles a wide range of criminal defense and civil law cases including litigation, transactional law, and estate planning. Their friendly and knowledgeable team has over 50 years of experience interacting with California’s court system. They have work on many million-dollar civil cases and complex criminal cases. Regardless of your situation, they aim to provide each client with caring and personalized representation. Call their team today at (888) 282-6603 for a zero-charge consultation.

Locally owned and operated, the attorneys at Bloom & Rudibaugh Law Firm proudly serve the Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta, and Riverside County areas. We are our clients’ best advocates, offering legal advice and counsel as we help you through your time of need.

Matthew Shapiro is a dedicated attorney and a zealous advocate who has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Matthew Shapiro welcomes difficult cases and prides himself on civility while aggressively pursuing the best interest of his clients. Matthew Shapiro represents clients against third parties as well as uninsured/underinsured claims for personal injuries and wrongful death. Matthew Shapiro represents any person or unborn baby who has been seriously injured or killed due to unreasonable conduct of others including medical negligence. Matthew Shapiro's cases also involve auto, moto, boat, or truck accidents; dangerous conditions and roadways; construction accidents; slip and falls,...

Hi, I’m Christine Mathias

I am an attorney licensed in California. I am passionate about helping people in my community. As an experienced researcher, problem solver, and innovative thinker, I help businesses and individuals all over California by providing virtual legal services.

My Biography
After graduating from law school in 2009, I started my own general law practice in Vermont. I moved to California in 2015, and I now specialize in small business, nonprofits, and estate planning.

I have varied experience starting and running small businesses and nonprofits, including director of a public library in New Mexico, co-founder and executive director of Girls...

Amy Fisch Solomon specializes in the areas of professional liability, toxic torts, products liability and insurance bad faith. She is the Past President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), one of the largest plaintiff lawyers' organizations in the nation. As a trial lawyer, she has successfully tried over two dozen jury and bench trials in State and Federal courts, and obtained numerous seven and eight figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients. In addition to her busy practice, she is also a mediator, arbitrator and an early neutral evaluator for the Los Angeles Superior Court's...

Hannah J. Engholm received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as a University of California Regent’s Scholar. Hannah simultaneously earned her Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law and her Master in Social Work degree from San Diego State University. She served as Senior Editor for the California Western International Law Journal. Hannah is involved in several volunteer opportunities, including San Diego’s Voices of Children where she has been a Court Appointed Advocate since 2010. Ms. Engholm has experience with all family law issues.

Scott Liljegren prides himself on an unrivaled work ethic that he believes was fostered during his upbringing in the Midwest. During this time, Mr. Liljegren eared a B.A. in Economics from the University of Missouri and his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law. While at law school, he excelled early as he was published twice in Law Review on top of receiving multiple awards during his competing for the Moot Court and Trial Advocacy teams in regional and national competitions. After graduation, he went on to serve in the Navy J.A.G. program serving as an attorney for the 3-Star...

Jon Shetler has spent the past 20 years helping people recovery from work injuries and other disabilities, first as a physical therapist and since 2002 as an attorney. Jon's unique experience of working on both the medical and legal sides of workers' compensation has proven extemely beneficial in obtaining the optimum outcome for his clients. It is for this reason that in 2010, Jon was named as a Cambridge distinguished American professional.

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.

Joel D. Peterson, Attorney at Law. Joel is a lawyer that focuses his legal practice and consultation on the unique needs of the start-up and small business, however, the firm also serves individuals and companies in the areas of Employment & Labor, Discrimination Claims, Business & Commercial Law, Business Formation, Corporate Governance, Buy-Sell Agreements, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation, Wage & Hour, Immigration, and Risk Management in the Inland Empire, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, including the cities of Redlands, San Bernardino, Loma Linda, Highland, Colton, Yucaipa, Grand Terrace, Rialto, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Riverside, Victorville and Moreno...

Attorney Eric Calhoun has been practicing law in Dallas, Texas and other jurisdictions for over thirty years. Mr. Calhoun is licensed to practice law in the states of Texas, California, New York, Illinois and Oklahoma. He has been rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell’s national peer review process for over fifteen years. Only attorneys who achieve the highest level of professional excellence rating by their peers receive an AV-Preeminent® rating. Mr. Calhoun’s practice areas include: Business litigation and commercial disputes Fair Housing Act Litigation Multi-state litigation and out of state clients Mr. Calhoun is a member of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for...

Leslie E. Riley is an estate planning and business attorney in Varner & Brandt’s Ontario office. She was born and raised in the Pomona Valley area of Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources. With a strong interest in the law and with the purpose of helping people navigate a complex legal system she pursued a legal education at the University of La Verne College of Law. There, she served as the Juvenile Law Editor for the University of La Verne Law Review....

Tim Owen is a senior attorney on Varner & Brandt's Riverside office Business Litigation Team. Tim has over 25 years of experience as a trial attorney in state and federal courts in California and New York. His practice and expertise covers employment, labor, complex business disputes, complex litigation, products liability, and professional negligence, as well as appellate matters.

Marc Colen received his bachelor of science and master of science degrees in engineering from U.C.L.A., studied economics and C.S.U.N and then received his J.D. from Loyola Law School on an accelerated program. He was elected a member of the Law Honor Society and received the American Jurisprudence award. Marc immediately passed the bar examination. After working for law firms, including Jones, Day, Marc began his own practice in 1990. Marc has taught and lectured at U.C.L.A., the RAND Graduate School and Pierce College. He is the author of many papers and has made...

C. Tracy Kayser is an associate attorney who is experienced in civil defense litigation. Ms. Kayser joined Fernandez and Lauby LLP as an associate attorney in 2007. She completed her undergraduate degree from California State University at Pomona. Before attending law school, Ms. Kayser was a real estate agent selling single family residential commercial real estate. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2001. Since being admitted to the bar, Ms Kayser has defended a wide variety of cases in personal injury, products/premises liability, construction defect, general business law, civil rights cases and has...

Attorney Kian Mottahedeh received his JD from Whittier College School of Law with an emphasis in Business Law. He received his BA degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. During law school, Attorney Mottahedeh held leadership positions in the Jewish Law Student Association and participation in Moot Court competition. Over the course of his career, Kian has represented some 1,500 consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Attorney Mottahedeh has successfully negotiated the removal of judgment liens and second mortgages on behalf of countless clients throughout Los Angeles. Attorney Mottahedeh has also represented several...

20+ year resident of Riverside. Graduate of Boston University School of Law, 1995. Member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Central Districts of California.