Thermal Business Lawyers

20+ year resident of Riverside. Graduate of Boston University School of Law, 1995. Member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Central Districts of California.

Leslie E. Riley is an estate planning and business attorney in Varner & Brandt’s Ontario office. She was born and raised in the Pomona Valley area of Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources. With a strong interest in the law and with the purpose of helping people navigate a complex legal system she pursued a legal education at the University of La Verne College of Law. There, she served as the Juvenile Law Editor for the University of La Verne Law Review....

Tim Owen is a senior attorney on Varner & Brandt's Riverside office Business Litigation Team. Tim has over 25 years of experience as a trial attorney in state and federal courts in California and New York. His practice and expertise covers employment, labor, complex business disputes, complex litigation, products liability, and professional negligence, as well as appellate matters.

I began my legal career in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and have accumulated 12 years of courtroom experience across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. This extensive background has provided me with a deep understanding of the legal landscape in these areas. My colleagues, Attorneys Laura Chaidez and Wendy Harris also started their careers in Riverside, San Bernardino and L.A. counties and are well-versed in managing cases in these regions as well as in Orange County. We are all trial attorneys at The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan, focusing on litigation for the firm. Our...

I have several years of legal, litigation, tax and financial experience. My practice focuses on financial distress counseling, federal agency representation and litigation. I specialize in SBA loan problem resolution, SBA Office of Hearings & Appeals, Department of Treasury/Bureau of Fiscal Service representation, commercial collection defense litigation, IRS tax controversies, FDCPA litigation and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Throughout my years of practice, I have represented a diverse range of clients, from individuals, small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, handling complex transactions to resolving litigation cases. I have tried several cases to jury verdict and have significant experience...

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...

Highly experienced in commercial litigation and general corporate matters. Has been both partner in AM Law 50 law firm and General Counsel of corporation. Great courtroom, negotiation and client relation skills.

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.

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.

A native of Longview, Washington, Randal T. Mason graduated from the University of Washington with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. He went on to attend California Western School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1982. Randal founded the Law Office of Randal T. Mason in 1996. He is a BV® DistinguishedTM Peer Review RatedSM attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®.This rating is reserved for attorneys whose peers consider them to have in-depth legal knowledge and high ethical standards.

Attorney Eric Calhoun has been practicing law in Dallas, Texas and other jurisdictions for over thirty years. Mr. Calhoun is licensed to practice law in the states of Texas, California, New York, Illinois and Oklahoma. He has been rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell’s national peer review process for over fifteen years. Only attorneys who achieve the highest level of professional excellence rating by their peers receive an AV-Preeminent® rating. Mr. Calhoun’s practice areas include: Business litigation and commercial disputes Fair Housing Act Litigation Multi-state litigation and out of state clients Mr. Calhoun is a member of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for...

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...

Griswold LAW provides legal counseling and representation in employment disputes, business disputes, contract disputes, trademark litigation, business collection matters, and real estate issues for individuals and businesses in San Diego and Los Angeles. Attorney Richardson "Red" Griswold is a member of the California State Bar and licensed to practice law in all California state courts, as well as the United States District Courts in the Southern District and Central District of California. Mr. Griswold earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis and his law degree, magna cum laude, from California Western School of Law in San Diego....

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.

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...

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 have over 20 years of experience practicing law. My practice has focused on business law and corporate finance. I operate a sole practitioner law practice providing legal services to small to midsize private companies and NASD (FINRA) broker dealers. In addition, I represent several public companies assisting them with their financing, SEC reporting and general corporate matters.

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...

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...

Since 1976, Robert (Bob) Ziprick , a partner at Ziprick & Cramer, LLP (and its predecessor law firms), has provided outstanding legal services, while maintaining an emphasis on strategic, practical, cost-effective approaches to legal problems and solutions. Mr. Ziprick specializes in Real Estate, Litigation, Business, Healthcare Law, and Government Relations/Public Policy. He is dedicated to providing quality legal services to his clients, assertively representing clients in a professional and ethical manner. He fosters a close working relationship with his clients, whether individuals or corporations, tirelessly working in his client's best interests. Bob earned a B.A. degree in history and...