Somes Bar Lawyers

Joseph A. Hernández is an Applicant's Workers' Compensation. Attorney Mr. Hernández received his Bachelor of Science from the University of California at Berkeley. He subsequently graduated from the University of California School of Law at Davis. Mr. Hernández has worked for in the Workers' Compensation field for over 35 years. In 1986 he joined Gray & Prouty, a work comp defense firm, handling workers' compensation matters as well as civil defense. Mr. Hernández now dedicates 100% of his time to helping injured workers with his legal service in the Eureka, Crescent City and Redding, California areas. Mr. Hernández looks forward to...

Jeffrey Nadrich is a successful and nationally-recognized personal injury lawyer specializing in all aspects of personal injury, mostly: Auto accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Bicycle accidents, Truck accidents, Dog bite injuries, and Wrongful Death cases. Mr. Nadrich is a 1972 graduate of the University of California Berkeley. He is also a 1975 graduate of the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Nadrich was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976. Mr. Nadrich is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, STLA, AAJ, CAALA, LACBA, ABA, and many other prestigious legal organizations. Nadrich Accident Injury...

Professional experience spanning thirty years in the practice of law, including fourteen years as City Attorney/City Prosecutor and four years as Del Norteâs County Counsel. Member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California of the U.S. District Courts as well as the State Bar of California. Member and past memberships in the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California, California Trial Lawyersâ Association, California District Attorney's Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Past President of the Del Norte County Bar Association. Practice Areas: Real Estate and Land Use...

BA, (1970) JD (1973) Univ. San Francisco Former Deputy Public Defender- Siskiyou County, CA Former Chief Deputy Dist. Atty-Siskiyou County, CA Licensed in California (#055442) and Oregon (#974850) Law Practice Emphasis on Criminal Defense (Former Police Officer). Adjunct Faculty Chico State University; College of the Siskiyous

The Law office of Michael H. Wells provides services to clients in a number of areas within the law. Mr. Wells focuses on family law matters in his practice including Divorce, Separation, Premarital Agreements, Parentage, Custody and Support issues. Mr. Wells also provides services in the area of Guardianship, Civil Litigation, Landlord Tenant and Criminal Law. Mr. Wells is a very experienced attorney, having practiced for over 29 years. He is admitted to the Federal and State Bars of Oregon and California. He has been a criminal prosecutor, civil litigation attorney, and has been a family law facilitator...

Lawrence is a recognized California expert in civil litigation, employment, wage-and-hour, and non-profit law. Trained in mediation and conflict resolution at Pepperdine Law School’s Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution and Phoenix Strategies, Mr. Glasner has mediated significant cases to win-win solutions for parties ranging from individuals to major international NGOs. As a private attorney, he mediated over 400 litigated cases to successful resolution representing plaintiffs and defendants in employment, personal injury, defamation, elder abuse, business, and other civil matters, including class actions. Martindale-Hubbell, a certification signifying a lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence, and ethics rated...

Broad experience across the country in complex civil matters of significance, worked in Maine, New York, Delaware, Tennessee, Wisconsin and all courts in California. Experienced mediator, skilled listener. Served as a Superior Court Temporary Judge in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, and Siskiyou Counties. Former Adjunct Law Professor.

My practice has been focused on criminal defense since 2003. I have experience at every stage of proceedings from the first court appearance through trial.

In addition to the years of practice and dozens of jury trials, I served as a Deputy Public Defender and still regularly accept court-appointments to represent those clients who are unable to afford private representation.

Before practicing law, I worked in the telecommunications sector in the mobile phone industry and later for one of Washington State's first internet service businesses.

Attorney Gregg Cohen brings more than 30 years of experience in criminal law to his clients who face charges in Redding, and throughout Shasta County and the surrounding Northern California communities. He advocates for clients in cases ranging from traffic offenses and drunk driving to drug charges, juvenile offenses and domestic abuse. Mr. Cohen spent 20 years as the elected district attorney for Tehama County. Prior to that, he worked as deputy district attorney for both Shasta and Tehama counties, and he served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California. Having completed an...

Douglas A. Wright has established a reputation as the go-to attorney for estate planning matters, succession planning, living trusts, wills, probate, and business law matters.

Doug holds a Juris Doctor from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and was awarded the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Professional Responsibility (Ethics). Doug also spent a summer studying in the prestigious International Legal Studies program in Salzburg Austria with United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Doug completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Doug is admitted to the California Supreme Court,...

Mirko Ivanovic is the Managing Partner at Ivanovic & Lucius, P.C, an attorney with extensive corporate experience, and has served as a law enforcement professional for nearly twenty years. His practice is focused on corporate consulting, estate planning, elder abuse, family law, finance, general counsel services, immigration, and personal injury law. Before becoming an attorney, Mirko held key executive roles in both public and private entities, contributing significantly to their growth and development. He served as a top-level manager for a $1.8 billion corporation and held executive positions in consulting, finance, and marketing sectors. Additionally, Mirko actively participated on the board...

Why You Should Retain My Services

I have extensive jury and bench trial criminal litigation experience. District Attorneys know that I am willing to go to trial and fight for my client's rights.
I offer flat fee retainer agreements to reduce client's costs in Conservatorship and Guardianship matters. I am experienced in LPS (mental health), Probate Conservatorships , Limited Conservatorship cases, and Guardianships, representing both petitioner and conservatees.
I have both personal and professional experience in the area of disabled rights, as an attorney and parent of a disabled child. Institutions often fail to serve the very people they should be...

Michael D. Raysor was born and raised in rural Shasta County, California. He is the son of a forester and a horticulturalist. He maintains a large vegetable garden and a small orchard with the goal of becoming self sufficient.

Mr. Raysor is a graduate of West Valley High School and Shasta College. In 2000, he moved to the Bay Area to attend UC Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Economics and History. In 2008, Mr. Raysor graduated from Golden Gate School of Law in San Francisco, where he earned a joint Juris...

For more than a decade, Benjamin Mainzer has built a reputation as a skilled and tenacious attorney. His practice emphasizes personal injury, wrongful death, and other types of tort litigation. Ben has litigated in state and federal court and has argued before the California Supreme Court, Third District Court of Appeal, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has earned a “superb” rating by the attorney rating service, AVVO–the highest rating possible—and has been recognized as a “Top 40 under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers.

Catherine graduated Hastings College of Law and UC Berkeley to become one of north state's finest lawyers.

Catherine King enjoys direct contact with clients and meeting their needs to achieve a hopeful resolution to matters of concern.

Hi, I'm Judd! I am an experienced patent and trademark attorney based in California, serving clients both domestically and internationally. With offices located in both Northern and Southern California, I am able to provide clients throughout the world with personalized and effective legal solutions. My areas of expertise include patent prosecution, litigation, trademark registration, and disputes. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in patent and trademark law and am an active member of the National Association of Patent Practitioners and the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association. I take pride in helping clients protect their intellectual property assets...

I have represented clients in thousands of DUI cases, where the procedures and science can get very complicated.

I have also represented clients in some of the most serious crimes one can think of, including sexual crimes and murder.

I was born and raised in Northern California. I have been practicing law in our local courts for over a decade now, as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. I've seen both sides, and I have a unique set of skills and experience which I can use to fight for your interests.

Contact Prentiss Law Office for your free consultation today!

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Jacob believes in rigorous preparation and outworking the other side. He is an advocate for his clients and works relentlessly to provide the best results possible and in the best interest of his clients.

David Wilson, Esq., is here to provide you with the essential support and expert guidance required to maximize your chances of success in your legal matter. While no one can guarantee specific outcomes, having strong legal representation equips you with valuable experience, rigorous training, and proven best practices that significantly enhance your prospects for a favorable resolution. Whether you're facing a family or criminal law issue, we possess the necessary tools and knowledge to assist you effectively. To harness the power of experience in your favor, don't hesitate to reach out and arrange a consultation with us today. David Wilson, Attorney...

Former Insurance Defense Counsel
Former Deputy District Attorney
Former Judge Protempore
Former Private Conflict Public Defender
Former Federal Defender

Well respected, hard fighting and personalized service in State and Federal Courts for 40 years.

Mr. Maddox is a Corporate Attorney who handles anything from business formation, contracts, trademarking, licensing, and employment matters. As the founder of Maddox Law, P.C., Jonathon strives to take care of his clients and puts integrity above all else. Mr. Maddox graduated from Oak Brook College of Law in 2017 and is licensed in California. Prior to law school, Jonathon was an experienced entrepreneur and managed several businesses internationally as well as in the States. He has a heart for nonprofits and has served on various Boards for the past 12 years, as well as handled...

As a parent, spouse, child from a blended family, and a family business owner, my background gives me perspective on what many of my clients' concerns are. I've also experienced the loss of a loved one who had no estate plan in place, and the added stress and confusion that caused. These and other events in my life have given me the compassion and motivation to help others through the estate planning process. I provide answers and information in a caring and straightforward manner, making sure you are comfortable with the process. After graduating from law school, I passed...

Greg Rael has practiced law in Eureka, California since being admitted to the Bar in 1976. He received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Stanford University in 1972. After a year spent working for the United States Department of Labor he returned to Stanford to study law. He received his doctor of jurisprudence degree from Stanford Law School in 1976. Mr. Rael’s practice focuses on all aspects of criminal and juvenile law as well as related regulatory, governmental and civil rights matters. He has served as a consultant to California Continuing Education of the Bar, a...

Mr. Zwerdling has 47 years of experience representing injury victims. He has represented over a thousand plaintiffs. He has tried numerous cases to jury trial and obtained many large verdicts. He has achieved national recognition for some of his cases. Please call for a no-charge confidential conference to discuss your case. With the addition of Heidi Wells, Richard Dalrymple and Nate Zwerdling as partners at the Zwerdling Law Firm, LLP, we continue to provide high quality representation on the California North Coast. Furthermore, we are the only injury law firm that is 100% based in Humboldt County.

I'm a locally grown attorney. While dealing with a custody issue with my child I noticed a need for honest knowledgeable attorneys. I left my successful career as a Realtor and began my journey to become an Attorney at Law. I have opened a McMillan Law, which is dedicated to treating each client with respect. Let McMillan Law resolve your legal issues for you in the most effective way possible.

Douglas L. Gardner has been practicing Criminal Law in California's North State for almost 30 years, spending 2 years in the Shasta County Public Defender's Office and 20 years in the Shasta County District Attorney's Office, where he spent several years as the supervisor of the Misdemeanor/Juvenile Division. He has been in private practice now for over 7 years handling strictly criminal and juvenile delinquency cases. He travels to Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Trinity, Siskiyou and Glenn Counties.

Mark Venardi was born in 1962 in Seattle, Washington. He was raised in Peoria, IL, a Midwest blue collar town. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and proudly served from 1980 through 1985. He spent the first two years on a sea going tug performing search and rescue and marine law enforcement from the Grand Banks to the Windward Passage aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa, which was the Coast Guard vessel that performed the rescue in “The Perfect Storm.”

Exclusively criminal defense cases. Experience includes law enforcement officer, private investigator, public defender, private attorney, international rule of law trainer in Afghanistan.

I have been involved in the criminal justice system for much of my adult life- as a Probation Officer, Deputy District Attorney, Judge Pro Tempore, and for the past 23 years as a committed fighter for the rights of the accused in Shasta County.

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney serving Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity and Tehama Counties.

I grew up in the rural farming community of Manton, CA. The people in my hometown were not only economically disadvantaged, but legally disadvantaged as well. I saw the lives of those I cared about destroyed when they were unable to afford proper legal representation. As I grew to understand their struggle, I wanted to help.

After more than 20 years working in the legal profession, I have opened my own practice here in Redding, to serve the area that I love. With the support of my wife and two daughters, I look forward to providing assistance to those in...

Arthur Nielsen has represented both families and businesses, in large and small law firms, for 26 years. His early legal experience was as a corporate attorney at major law firms in New York City, Minneapolis, and Silicon Valley, representing institutional clients with corporate financing and securities transactions. The first four years of Arthur’s legal career were on the legal side of the sort of mortgage-backed securities Michael Lewis describes in his books “Liar’s Poker” and “The Big Short.” He has no regrets about not sticking with it.

As more of a small-town attorney since 2002, Arthur represents families and small businesses...