Oakville Lawyers

Peter represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives in a wide variety of business-related matters, including, but not limited to, insurance coverage disputes, breach of contract, intellectual property disputes (trademark and copyright infringement), breach of fiduciary duty, and fraudulent transfer. In insurance recovery cases, Peter exclusively represents corporate and individual policyholders under all forms of insurance policies. Since 2017, Peter has represented dozens of property owners and businesses with respect to insurance claims arising from tragic losses in California wildfires.

Jeff Curl's bankruptcy practice is dedicated to representing individuals, small businesses and families in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings in San Mateo, San Francisco and Oakland. Jeff will take the time to analyze the circumstances unique to each client to help the client make an informed decision. He understands that clients are facing difficult choices, offering a candid and positive approach. Jeff looks forward to helping every client achieve the best possible solution.

Bianca Zahrai is the Principal and founding attorney at San Francisco ERISA Advisor. She has over 18 years of experience in the retirement, health, and benefits industry representing institutional clients in the areas of plan design, compliance, employee education, administration, and implementation with a focus on pension/retirement and health and welfare plans. She also leads the firm’s I-9 compliance practice, where she counsels and defends companies regarding their hiring practices of foreign national employees and compliance with the government’s I-9 verification requirements. She started her career in the area of regulatory compliance as an auditor with the U.S. Department of...

Jeremy Pasternak has been a steadfast advocate for individuals and small businesses in employment and civil rights cases since 1995. His legal career commenced at Santa Clara University School of Law, where he graduated in 1995, earning a Public Interest Scholarship and contributing as a member of the Law Review. Prior to his graduation, Mr. Pasternak honed his skills at Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff, and the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco/Employment Law Center, both firms specializing in employment disputes. His post-graduation career began at O’Donnell & Mandel in Santa Monica, followed by a position at the Law Offices of David...

Since 1987, William Green has practiced law in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout the state of California. He and his team of attorneys focus on resolving complex insurance disputes. They are licensed to practice in state and federal courts, which is essential for federal ERISA cases.

Experienced litigator and problem solver. Ethan has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of business and intellectual property disputes. He has served clients of every size across diverse industries including technology, entertainment, software, artificial intelligence, video games, real estate, solar energy, private equity, and manufacturing. An honors graduate of Columbia Law School, Ethan clerked for U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in the Southern District of New York before working for many years at the New York offices of Covington & Burling. He serves as the National Chapter Co-Coordinator of the Copyright Society.

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We have been representing injured people against large corporation and tilting the odds in favor of our clients since 2003. Our firm has been involved in high profile cases, but give each client individualized attention and fight for the maximum recovery in every case. Our years of experience means you are ensured the compensation you deserve. Call or email today for a free, no obligation consultation to learn your legal rights.

Peter B. Bade is an Associate in the San Francisco office of Berry Appleman and Leiden LLP. He has experience with various corporate U.S. immigration legal matters, as well as family-based U.S. immigration legal matters. His current practice focuses on the PERM labor certification process and immigrant visa petitions. Prior to joining Berry Appleman and Leiden LLP, Mr. Bade served as an Associate with a boutique business immigration law firm in the Silicon Valley, and a well-established business immigration law firm in Southern California, where he had a particular focus on Alien of Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researcher/Professor immigrant visa petitions, National...

I have been representing individuals and small and medium businesses in complex litigation matters for over 35 years. Litigation is always an expensive undertaking, but with careful attention to the client's objectives and clear analysis of the litigation issues, I have been able to achieve significant results and positive economic benefits without extravagant cost to my clients.

Legal Experience Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of California, 1994-2005. Civil Chief, 2001-2003 Deputy Civil Chief, 1998-2001 AUSA, 1994-1998, 2003-2005 Attorney of record in cases resulting in over twenty published decisions; Litigated hundreds of cases in federal district court; Litigated over 80...

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...

I have worked in a dozen fields of law over my career of 44 years. Mostly I was a business trial lawyer, but now I only advise and handle transactions: no trials. I am semiretired but come to the office most days.

Christine practices both state and federal law in several counties. She is known for her thorough legal representation in both bankruptcy and criminal law, and her superior customer service. She has also served in both the executive and legislative branches of government, and has taught legal classes at U.C. Davis.

As a former police officer & detective as well as through my work with the Sacramento and Colusa County District Attorney’s Offices and The City of Sacramento’s Civil Service Board, I know how the other side works. It often IS the difference between conviction and dismissal.

I became a defense attorney because I saw the bias of the justice system firsthand—improper arrests, unfair treatments, and violation of rights. Now I fight for my clients to ensure that they receive a fair outcome and a second chance.

My extensive experience in law enforcement gives my clients a true advantage. I know how investigations...

The remarkable careers of attorneys Mark J. Reichel and Steven B. Plesser make them a very tough team to beat. Together they bring a combined 50 years of trial victories in California’s largest and most complex criminal cases. The firm successfully handled the largest federal criminal case ever brought in California, which ended in the dismissal of all charges. The firm handled the two largest fraud cases in California and the largest arson prosecution. They also handled the defense of the largest international identity theft prosecution in Las Vegas and the largest federal criminal drug conspiracy. At least...

Attorney Caryn Warren has a proven track record of success in the legal areas of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. After law school Caryn worked as a defense attorney for 10 years where she defended hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. Ms. Warren later spent 4.5 years working as a Deputy District Attorney. At the DA’s office, Caryn learned the perspective of the prosecutor, what drives their decisions, and what it takes to prove a case. Having worked on both sides allows a holistic perspective enabling her to see shortcomings in DA cases. After spending...

Leading Government/Regulatory Affairs Expert and Advocate in California

Fields of Expertise: Sharing Economy, Transportation Network Company (Lyft, Side) regulation, Telecommunications, Broadband, Telehealth, E-Rate, Wireless Communications, Public Safety Communications, Cable, Digital Literacy, Transportation, Smart Grid, Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle Policy, and Public Utilities law.

I have forged deep ties throughout my legislative and regulatory career, and have developed an expansive local, state, and Federal government and regulatory agency network. This extensive network offers me the unique ability to assist companies in understanding governmental processes, reduce red tape, advocate innovative policies in California and in Washington, D.C., and expedite projects.

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Elizabeth formed her own law practice in 2011 in order to provide quality, affordable legal services to the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and received her law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law. While in law school, Elizabeth worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and clerked at several solo law practices, gaining experience in a wide array of civil law. Her overwhelmingly positive experiences with these solo practitioners led her to the decision to open her own firm. She has a...

Franchise attorney and court-accepted franchise expert with 35-years of experience in the franchise industry. Represents franchisors as well as franchisees in franchise litigation matters as well as Franchise Disclosure Document preparation and due diligence review. Also a franchise attorney who has started, owned and operated a very successful franchise. So I don't just "talk the talk" but have actually walked the walk. Author of over 30 publications including three books on franchising.