Pine Valley Lawyers

Michael aims to bring the same level of compassion that he had for his patients to the practice of law. Michael began his professional career as a registered nurse, working in cardiology and surgical services before supervising a pre and post-operative area. After starting a family and becoming enamored with the law through Caroline’s experiences, Michael decided law school and a career as an attorney was also for him. Estate planning became personal to Michael when his father passed away suddenly without any plan in place. Since that day Michael has made it his mission to educate everyone on the need...

Private Practitioner Robert Thorn (SBN #97895) is a sole practitioner and proprietor of The Law Office of Robert C. Thorn. He was formerly a partner with Kimball, Tirey & St. John, LLP. in that firm's Commercial Landlord Tenant Practice. His practice areas include lease-related matters, Commercial Purchase Sales Agreements, Commercial Owner Association matters, Business Transactions, and Creditors Rights Bankruptcy Practice. Educational & Employment History • J.D. California Western SOL (1980) • Admitted California Bar (May 1981) • Partner with law firm (1995- 2023) • Rated AV Pre-eminent by Martindale Hubbell (1995 to present) • Who's Who in American law • Have represented...

Lori Bolander is the owner and principal attorney of Bolander Law Group. A graduate of the University of California at San Diego and California Western School of Law, Lori was admitted to the bar in 2005. Prior to that, she worked for a trusts and estates attorney for five years. Shortly after graduation, Lori began practicing in trusts and estates and opened Bolander Law Group in 2006.

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.

I am a San Diego Divorce lawyer, San Diego Divorce attorney, San Diego Divorce Attorney. I provide mediation and attorney services to help clients divorce in a healthy way.

Serving San Diego County's family law needs for over 25 years. Certified by the State Bar of California as a family law specialist

Attorney Dacely D. Garcia is an experienced criminal defense attorney who zealously advocates for her clients, protecting their rights and interests. She is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of representation at all stages of the criminal process and with the most individualized attention.

Being charged with a crime is a very scary, stressful and serious situation. If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime or are being investigated for a crime, it is crucial that you obtain the best possible representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney at the earliest possible stage of...

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.

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...

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...

Attorney Shanna Welsh-Levin is a member of the State Bar of California, and the San Diego County Bar Association. She is a member of the Real Property Law Section Executive Committee, and was elected Chair of the Real Property Law Section during 2015. Mrs. Welsh-Levin is a California licensed real estate broker and an active member of the San Diego Association of REALTORS®. She has served on committees at SDAR, and attended legislative functions as a representative of the association. She is also a member of the California Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. ...

With a distinguished background in both military service and maritime labor, Attorney Preston Easley brings over four decades of legal experience to the representation of injured workers and maritime professionals. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Mr. Easley served five years on active duty as a Naval officer—three as a deck officer aboard a fast frigate and two as a patrol boat skipper. He also served in the Naval Reserve aboard a tank landing ship. While attending law school, Mr. Easley worked as a longshoreman and marine machinist at Todd Shipyards, gaining firsthand experience of the hazards...

Attorney David Schlesinger, partner at Jacobs & Schlesinger, focuses his practice on all phases of appellate proceedings in immigration, criminal, and civil cases before the federal court of appeals, California courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS’s Administrative Appeals Office. He began his legal career practicing commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and business litigation before honing in on appellate litigation and joining Jacobs & Schlesinger in 2005. Attorney Schlesinger is a member of the California and New York state bars and is admitted to practice before several federal courts.

Since its foundation in 2004, Jacobs & Schlesinger has remained a...

John Masnica is President and founder of Tailored Legal. He formed the law firm to deliver legal services to San Diego’s business owners and families in a different way. John recognized that San Diego’s small business owners and families are in need of quality legal services delivered by an attorney they can understand, relate to, and trust, and for a fixed price within their business and family budgets. Tailored Legal was born out of that recognition and strives to help San Diego’s businesses and families plan for the future by using legal tools to start and operate...

I am a founding parter at Shorb & Connor and make it a point to get to know every client that walks through our firms doors. We are a small firm and offer small firm personal service but have the technology and team attorney approach of the larger firms. Ms. Connor and I keep up to date on every case, even thoughs handled by associates. Our goal is to help our clients, and what better way than to provide them with our entire firm's knowledge, not just their single attorney. I began my career at the San Diego Public...

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.

Kelly Shaffer received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University where she studied psychology and received a full tuition scholarship. She continued her education by earning her Juris Doctor at the University of Arizona, also with a scholarship. During her time in Arizona, Shaffer volunteered for the Domestic Violence Program and Southern Arizona Legal Aid. While in law school, Ms. Shaffer was selected as a judicial law clerk which allowed her to develop a love for family law and gain valuable experience from the judicial perspective. Kelly Shaffer has devoted her practice to family law and the issues surrounding...

I founded The Burchett Law Firm in 2013 to meet the needs of people suffering serious injuries due to negligence and medical malpractice. I have over 35 years of trial experience in all types of personal injury litigation, including product liability, medical malpractice, class action and mass tort. I also have substantial trial experience in complex business and employment litigation with particular expertise in business torts, technology and consumer matters. For several years in the middle of my career, I worked for insurance companies. I learned why they pay some claims, why they won’t pay others, and...

I was born and raised in Indiana but have called San Diego home since moving here to attend law school. Prior to attending law school, I served eight years in the military as an active duty member of the U.S. Coast Guard. I graduated with high honors from Davenport University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. I gained a passion for family law while working at a veteran’s legal assistance clinic during law school. A majority of the cases I handled at the veteran’s legal assistance clinic were family law matters. I enjoyed helping clients work through legal issues...

Melissa Arzave Trujillo is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates. A San Diego native, Melissa earned her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University in 2017, graduating with a double major in Criminal Justice and Spanish, along with a minor in Psychology. She also spent a year studying abroad at Swansea University in Wales. Melissa went on to earn her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2020, where she served as Treasurer of the Women’s Law Caucus. That same year, she passed the California State Bar. Before joining the firm, Melissa gained valuable...

David W. Brody has been representing financial institutions and commercial clients throughout California for over 36 years. His clients include some of California’s largest and smallest banks. He advises his clients regarding complex loan transactions, loan documentation and litigation relating to breach of contract, fraud, bankruptcy and real estate. Mr. Brody is admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California. He graduated from University of San Diego School of Law in 1983 and received a B.S. in Economics from Southern Connecticut State...