Somerset Lawyers

Shawn Dhillon is an experienced real estate attorney and the founder of Real Estate Law Corporation™. Shawn specializes in both real estate litigation and real estate transactional matters.

He has drafted and negotiated over $500 million in commercial real estate transactions all over California. His work includes complex real estate purchase and sale transactions, new developments, ground leases, and commercial leases with local, regional, and national companies, including several Fortune 500 Companies. Shawn regularly counsels owners of retail shopping centers, shopping malls, office buildings, industrial buildings, apartment complexes, self-storage facilities, hotels, gasoline service stations, as well as...

Representing Clients in California If you or your loved one has suffered harm because of the abuse or neglect of a nursing home or assisted living facility, you don’t just look for any lawyer. You need a passionate advocate who will completely invest himself in your case. Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney Ben Yeroushalmi is the principal of Yeroushalmi Law, a law firm exclusively dedicated to protecting and fighting for victims of elder abuse and neglect. He has nearly fifteen years of experience litigating elder abuse cases and protecting the rights of the elderly and has recovered millions in compensation for his...

Birch Citadel CEO and founder Matt Chalmers is a seasoned environmental attorney with over seven years of experience practicing at the forefront of climate change and energy law and policy, administrative law, CEQA, NEPA, land use planning, and permitting. Experience: From 2014 to 2023, Matt served as an attorney for seven years with the California Energy Commission as well as in technical and policy advisor capacities. He was the lead attorney on numerous aggressive and high-profile energy efficiency rulemakings such as California's 2019 and 2022 Energy Codes, which implemented first-in-the-nation requirements that most new construction in California be built with solar...

Stuart C. Talley is a partner at Kershaw Talley Barlow, PC, specializing in mass torts, class actions, and complex litigation. For over 20 years, he has represented plaintiffs in Federal and State Courts, handling large personal injury claims and cases against major corporations. He has led numerous high-stakes class actions and mass torts, representing thousands of injured clients nationwide. At Kershaw Talley Barlow, he oversees case strategy and litigation, ensuring clients receive the personal attention they deserve. In 2024, Talley received the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association Award of Merit for his role in the Wedding v. CalPERS class action, securing a...

Anthony has always fought hard on behalf of his fellow citizens. He served his country as a U.S. Marine for six years and prosecuted crimes on behalf of the People of the State of California as a Deputy District Attorney for nearly four years. As a Deputy DA, he tried numerous cases to jury verdicts and has spent a significant part of his legal career litigating in the courtroom. He has prosecuted and tried cases ranging from juvenile matters to felonies and strike cases, including second chair on an eight month long capital murder trial. ...

Porrino Law PC operates under the guidance of principal Dominic H. Porrino, who entered law practice with the intention of protecting the assets and safety of citizens by helping them negotiate the complexities of the California legal system. The competitive spirit that prompted him to play lacrosse and rugby in his youth now drives development of strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.

Mr. Porrino, an attorney whose practice encompasses legal separation, divorce, child custody and support, estate planning and other civil matters, obtained his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the...

Susan Cohen graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law. She holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Law at the University of California at Davis. Her Law Office is in Downtown Sacramento. Her practice experience includes Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Property Division. She accepts Domestic Violence, and Civil Harassment cases. She also practices in the area of Employment Law, including Discrimination on account of race, racial harassment, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, ...

Gloria Martinez-Senftner heads up the Martinez Law Group, a bilingual Professional Law Corporation. with main offices at 1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 116, Sacramento, CA 95815. The law firm engages in general practice, including trial and appellate work in State and Federal courts with a concentration in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Corporate, and Commercial Law.

Law School: University of Chicago Law School, JD
College: University of Texas-El Paso, BA.

Professional Memberships: State Bars of California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, and South Dakota; Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Immigrant Legal Research...

A graduate of McGeorge School of Law, Daniel A. Hunt is lead attorney and owner of the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt. As a State Bar of California Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, he has been named Best of the Bar by the Sacramento Business Journal and a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. Mr. Hunt is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Sacramento Estate Planning Council. He has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Probate and Estates Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association. He has...

Rob Piering is the principal of the Piering Law Firm. He is a native of the Sacramento area and has been representing personal injury claimants for more than 20 years. His practice includes wrongful death, product liability, general negligence, nursing home and elder abuse cases. Rob is a member of Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers, Capitol City Trial Lawyers, Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Million Dollar Advocates Circle, Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyer, and serves as one of two Vice Presidents on the Board of Directors for the...

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...

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...

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...

Nancy E. Miller has been an attorney in California since 2015. Nancy practices law in the areas of Probate, Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning. Nancy serves clients at her office in Sacramento County as well as virtually throughout Northern California. After graduating in 1991 with her Bachelor of Arts in French, Nancy spent several years teaching elementary school in Northern California and Oregon. In 1996, Nancy began her second career in Human Resources and Payroll when she was hired at Paychex, Inc. Even though she was also a busy single mom during her 14-year course of employment...

Ryan Couzens brings a unique perspective, having spent sixteen years with the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. His deep understanding of what motivates district attorneys and what they need to prove a case is a valuable asset for his clients. During his tenure, he tried 46 jury trials and served as an Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney where he supervised Yolo’s felony trial teams, Case Charging Unit, and Major Crimes Unit, before transitioning into criminal defense. Ryan’s extensive experience in prosecution gives him a distinct advantage as a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento County and Placer County (Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln)....

Zachary Rayo brings experience, efficiency and empathy to estate planning. Mr. Rayo’s approach is people-centered. He recognizes that the legal needs and special issues differ from client to client, that each person is unique, with unique needs that must be met with efficiency, active listening and care. Mr. Rayo knows the importance of social responsibility which manifests not only in ethical decisions and practices but also in involvement in socially important causes.

Christopher W. Dietrich is the principal attorney of Dietrich Family Law practicing in the areas of Family Law (including Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulments, Child Custody and Domestic Violence Proceedings), Estate Planning, Probate, and Estate Administration. Prior to establishing Dietrich Family Law Mr. Dietrich directed the Sacramento operations of the Modesto based firm the Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan practicing in the same areas of law. He is an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association where he has served on several committees. He also volunteers his time for Empower Yolo in Woodland to assist low...

I am Michael Thomas Lynch, Attorney at Law. For years, individuals across the region have turned to my law firm for help when they need employment law assistance. Bar Admissions: California, 2005 Education: Empire College Law School, Santa Rosa, California J.D. - 2004 Major: Litigation, Evidence, Trial. Humboldt State University, Arcata, California B.A. - 1986 Major: Zoology Professional Associations and Memberships: California State Bar, Placer County Bar Association

Following his admission to the bar he briefly worked for a nationwide personal injury firm. Due to numerous requests from potential clients, he opened the law firm of Penney and Associates in 1992. Mr. Penney as a young lawyer was contracted by a national law firm to take a number of their difficult cases to trial. Within six months of passing his bar he was lead trial lawyer in a large Superior Court personal injury case. Early in his career Mr. Penney has been featured in magazines, newspapers and on the local nightly news about a number of cases. The...

Jay Pink is an attorney who works with businesses and families on estate planning, and business law matters. Having his CPA license, and working in multiple family businesses over his career has positioned him to provide valuable insight on successful business operations. He has formed many entities - LLC's, Corps Partnerships and non-profit organizations.

Gerald L. White, Attorney and Certified Legal Specialist in Bankruptcy Law

Gerald (Jerry) White has been representing clients exclusively in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases since 1982 and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, certified by The California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California since 2005. Jerry graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a BA in Economics in 1976, and from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California, with a Juris Doctor in 1979. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in...

Robert A. Carichoff is an accomplished and highly experienced trial attorney. He represents plaintiffs in personal injury matters, particularly those involved in automobile and other vehicle accidents. He also represents employees in all types of employment law cases such as discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Attorney Robert Carichoff has successfully tried numerous cases before judges and juries, and has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Robert serves as a State Bar of California and Sacramento County Bar Association attorney fee arbitrator. He also serves the Sacramento County...

Heather Johnston founded Sapphire Law Group to deliver big-firm quality legal services to families and businesses in a way that is personal, convenient and efficient. Heather brings her extensive legal experience in real estate, title and financing and combines it with her passion for technology and efficiency to serve her estate planning, trust and estates and business clients.

Heather has received an “AV-Preeminent™” Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named as a SuperLawyer Rising Star, and to the Best of the Bar and Top Lawyers. She has been a panelist for numerous local, state and national seminars for attorney continuing...

For more than 25 years, Joseph Weinberger has been protecting the rights of the injured as a personal injury attorney at the Weinberger Law Firm in Sacramento. Over the course of his career, Mr. Weinberger has represented thousands of injury victims at every level of state and federal courts. He is committed to obtaining fair compensation for his clients that will secure their financial futures for the foreseeable future. Many of his cases have put him in opposition with large insurance companies and corporations. He has successfully litigated cases against behemoth corporations and their team of attorneys. While settlement is...

For over 30 years Barry Zimmerman has been helping victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents recover millions of dollars for their traumatic injuries, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, fractures, surgeries and soft tissue injuries for individuals in Auburn, Roseville, Sacramento, El Dorado County, Nevada County and throughout California.

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...

Chad Johnson is a highly experienced Northern California bankruptcy attorney with over 19 years of dedicated service in the legal field. Throughout his career, Chad has been involved in the representation of over 7,000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, providing expert guidance to his clients. Chad's commitment to his clients goes beyond just legal advice; he strives to provide compassionate support and clear communication, ensuring his clients feel informed and confident throughout the bankruptcy process.

Kim Ma graduated with High Honors from UC Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics. She went on to attend the Santa Clara University School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. After graduating from Law School and passing the bar exam, Kim was hired by the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. Kim worked as a Deputy District Attorney where she developed impressive trial skills. Kim went on the work for one of best criminal defense firms in California before eventually joining making the shift to family law. Kim is now a practicing family law attorney who can be...

Founded by Michael Chastaine in 2007, The Chastaine Law Office has established a reputation as being one of California’s leading criminal defense firms, helping to protect the rights of clients charged with criminal misconduct throughout communities in Sacramento and surrounding counties. Consistently recognized by its peers as one of the best in its field, The Chastaine Law office was recently named the Best Criminal Defense Law Firm in Northern California by US Business News. Founder and lead attorney Michael Chastaine, with over 34 years of criminal defense experience, has repeatedly been selected to the Best Lawyers in America...

David A. Brooks, Attorney at Law has been finding solutions to troubled times since 1985. Practice limited to Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, and Child Dependency. Call me when experience matters and you need solid and understandable legal advice. Misdemeanors, Felonies, Child Protective Services. Practicing in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Amador Counties.

Mark Sollitt has been a specialist DUI and criminal defense attorney since 1994 and is licensed by the State Bar of California. He serves clients in Placer County and Nevada County. Mark Sollitt will aggressively litigate all issues that might lead to you avoiding a conviction. All defenses will be considered. Every attempt to reduce penalties will be taken. He will prepare your case, thoroughly investigate any evidence, and represent you in court. He is dedicated to protecting the freedom, reputation, and constitutional rights of each of his clients. Schedule a consultation now. http://sollittlaw.com/

Tanaz Rostami is an experienced and compassionate nursing home abuse and neglect attorney. Her specialty is in civil litigation, with a specific focus on Elder Abuse cases and consumer class actions. Her resourcefulness and ability to think “outside the box” have been instrumental in achieving numerous favorable results for our clients. Not only are we, at Yeroushalmi Law, APC aggressive litigators, Ms. Rostami provides our firm with specialized insight on dealing with matters without judicial intervention, and is extremely knowledgeable about alternative dispute resolution. After receiving her training and certification in Mediation, Ms. Rostami worked as a mediator at the Loyola...

Daniel Del Rio is a leading personal injury trial attorney who focuses on representing children, individuals and families who have suffered injury or death due to someone else’s negligent behavior. Daniel has successfully recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients that were injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and trucking accidents, as well as those who have suffered wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal injuries. Daniel also specializes in representing victims of construction site accidents, industrial accidents and product liability. Daniel has been selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a California Rising Star for...

I am a founding partner at Lewellen Family Law Group P.C., where our practice is devoted entirely to family law. As a trial attorney and mediator, I handle cases that involve high conflict situations and complex legal challenges in family law litigation. I am recognized by the State Bar of California as a certified family law attorney. Throughout my career, I have advised clients ranging from straightforward divorces to those entangled in intricate financial and custody disputes. My deep-seated experience in complex family law litigation and premarital agreements equips me to guide my clients through difficult times to secure favorable results....

Hi! I'm Elliot W. Gale, I am a managing partner at Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick PC. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 2004 and love all things "Gators" related. Later, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University in 2008 which started my career in law. Prior to opening my own firm, I was a Senior Associate at a consumer bankruptcy law firm for 9+ years and oversaw more than one thousand Chapter 7, chapter 13 filings and argued before both the 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the 9th Circuit Court of...

Hi, I am Jill Gregory, Attorney & Counselor at Law, and the founder of Jill Gregory Law, a boutique wills, trusts, estate planning and probate law firm based out of Newport Beach, Orange County and Tahoe City, Placer County. With over 25 years of experience working with clients throughout California as a estate planning attorney handling special needs trusts, long-term care planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, asset protection planning as well as business planning, you know you will be in good hands working with us. I look forward to learning how we can serve you and your family. Contact us today...

I am a founding partner of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C., and practice in the areas of bankruptcy and consumer litigation. In bankruptcy, I represent both consumer debtors and businesses in chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters. In consumer litigation, I represent consumers in litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Rosenthal Act and has handled cases in those areas before both state and federal courts. I also have experience with appeals, having worked on cases before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court...

Hi! I'm Scott M. Johnson and I am founding Partner of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick PC. I graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles with a major in American Literature, then attended Santa Clara University Law School and graduated Cum Laude. Prior to starting Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick, P.C., I worked for a consumer bankruptcy law firm assisting debtors. I have represented hundreds of Debtors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases throughout Northern California, successfully helping them to discharge the burdensome debt, keep their homes, and restore their credit. Scott also represents consumers in...

The Law Offices of David D. Fischer provides skilled criminal defense representation in both state and federal courts. With a reputation for compassionate advocacy, Mr. Fischer understands that facing criminal charges can be one of the most challenging experiences in a person's life. He approaches each case with dedication and personal attention, taking the time to understand his clients' unique circumstances and concerns. Mr. Fischer's client-focused approach means that he maintains clear communication throughout the legal process, ensuring his clients understand their options and can make informed decisions about their defense. Drawing on his extensive experience in criminal law, he develops...