Ranchita Lawyers

James P. Finigan is a native San Diegan. His schooling began in Solana Beach, CA, at Santa Fe Christian School. His studies continued at the University of Oregon, where he earned his B.S., double-majoring in Political Science & Philosophy. He then traveled east to study law at the University of New Hampshire, School of Law.

While there, he accepted the Senior Style Editor position for the Pierce Law Review, worked as a legal writing teaching assistant for both his second and third years, and was awarded a full-time internship with the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Office...

Julia Schneider received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kansas, with a double major in Spanish and Latin American Studies. After graduation, Ms. Schneider moved to Barranquilla, Columbia where she taught fifth grade science and language arts at a bilingual school. After teaching in Columbia, Ms. Schneider entered California Western School of Law as a Trustee’s Scholar. Ms. Schneider joined Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP in January, 2014 as a certified legal intern through California Western School of Law’s clinical internship program. She later became a law clerk, and now is an associate attorney in the firm. She...

Mr. Pitcaithley has been an active member of the California State Bar for 39 years. He is licensed to practice before all State and Federal Courts, all Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court. During the mid-1980's, for period of four years, Mr. Pitcaithley worked as legal counsel to a major insurance brokerage and claims adjusting firm where he served as insurance defense counsel for several nationwide insurance companies. From this experience, as well as his prior experience in handling vehicle accident and premises liability cases, in 1989 the emphasis in Mr. Pitcaithley's law practice shifted to plaintiff's personal injury...

A former president of the National Congress for Fathers & Children, attorney Lawrence Hellmann is an unapologetic family man with a zeal for cases involving child custody, visitation rights and paternity issues. Lawrence also provides extensive California Supreme Court experience. Lawrence has worked on legal teams reaching the state Supreme Court.

A popular media figure, Mr. Hellmann has spoken about child custody on Good Morning America and The Today Show. Mr. Hellmann has also contributed to Fox News specials regarding children’s rights under the Geneva Conventions for those living abroad. Mr. Hellmann has been interviewed on the air by television personalities...

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Over 25 years of successfully defending clients accused of criminal conduct. Past law enforcement experience makes me uniquely qualified to judge the quality of the police action and the prosecutors skill. Don’t settle for less, it’s your (or your family members) freedom. Let’s talk.

Contact my office for a consultation at (888) 200-6526. As a former prosecutor, I have handled an extensive and heavy caseload and spent countless hours negotiating with other attorneys and preparing for and taking cases to trial. As a prosecutor, I handled over 500 arraignments, 40 cases to resolution, and five jury trials, including a six-week special circumstance homicide trial, as a second chair attorney. It is this experience that I will bring to your case. You can be assured my office will communicate with you as your case develops and zealously represent you....

Attorney Eiman Rejali comes from a very diverse business background and has held numerous executive and management positions here in the United States and overseas. Mr. Rejali has negotiated various international business ventures in the areas of manufacturing, distribution and import/export. After his very successful role in the business industry Mr. Rejali decided to fulfill his life long goal of becoming an attorney and helping others navigate through the complexities of our legal system. His prior experience has played a pivotal role in the complex legal field. After graduating from law school and passing the California BAR on his first...

Mr. Schack received a degree in Economics from Rutgers College in 1978. In December of 1981, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law (State Bar No. 99126). In 1985 he passed the California CPA exam (although he is not a C.P.A.) and received an LL.M in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law. He was employed by the former “big six” accounting firms of Arthur Andersen and Company (Los Angeles) and KPMG Peat Marwick (San Diego) for approximately four years. His client list included MGM, Wickes Furniture, Circus Circus, S.E....

David M. Grey has been representing businesses and high-net-worth individuals in California for more than forty years, with experience in complicated business litigation matters including securities, real estate, and other commercial disputes. Admitted to practice before all courts in the state of California, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal courts, I offer high-quality personalized legal care, at a fraction of the cost of mega firms. Let's face it - is a first-year associate really worth $500 dollars per hour, when you can have decades of experience for little more?

When it comes to Personal Injury Lawsuits, they can be an extremely difficult and very drawn out process. That’s why Mr. Johnson will help avoid ever having to file a lawsuit. He will work hard to reach a settlement outside of court to help you pay for your accident expenses.

Joel B. Johnson has been practicing law for over 42 years with offices in Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks and Palm Desert. He has personally handled over 2,500 serious injury cases with a high rate of success and large settlements for his clients. Joel is also Riverside County associate counsel to Thomas...

Stephanie Mendez attended law school in Orange County, CA, and passed the California State Bar on the first attempt. She first became interested in Family Law while interning at The Legal Clinic, in Fullerton, CA. After graduating law school, Stephanie began working at a local law firm in San Diego, CA, where she handled all aspects of family law, including child custody and visitation, child support, paternity actions, divorce actions, domestic violence issues, and spousal support. She is well versed in the complexities of family law, and the emotions that are involved. Her goal is to guide the client and...