Gilroy Lawyers

I obtained my law degree in 1975 from Santa Clara University. I also have a Master's degree in Philosophy. I have been practicing law 50 years. I have extensive experience in civil litigation and trials, especially in the areas of real estate law, personal injury, and business law. My practice in personal injury includes truck accidents, wrongful death, and brain injuries, as well as motor vehicles accidents and dog bites. My practice in real estate law includes easements, fraudulent sales and failure to disclose defect cases, and partition actions, as well as residential and commercial evictions for landlords. My practice in business law...

Jeremy Peck is licensed to practice law in the state of California. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Peck worked in the field of behavioral sciences for the Department of Defense and other organizations. Mr. Peck graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) with a B.A. in Politics, and a minor in East Asian Studies. After graduating from UCSC, Mr. Peck worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.. Mr. Peck attended graduate school at The Johns Hopkins University receiving a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science. While working for the Department of Defense, Mr. Peck attended...

Pamela is a litigator specializing in real estate and business law in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. Agriculture and the land where she has been raised are important to Pamela. As a fifth generation resident of the Pajaro Valley, she has spent a lot of her spare time volunteering on numerous non-profit boards in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

Roxanne is the founding attorney of Fine Point Law, Inc., a firm bet in downtown Santa Cruz. Roxanne’s background in estate planning, business law, family law, and real property law gives her clients unique access to cross-disciplinary insight. Law is divided into disciplines, but life is not. If you are married, you need your estate plan to be drafted in a way that takes community property law into consideration. If you are selling your home or your business, you need an attorney who will alert you when decisions you make affect your family agreements or your living trust. Roxanne is...

Douglas Kane is an attorney in Santa Cruz, California specializing in representing plaintiffs in employment discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. His understanding of the complex rules of employment litigation, strong analytical and writing skills, and deep commitment to defending the rights of individuals make him a valuable ally to people whose rights have been violated by employers. Doug Kane's initial interest in becoming an attorney stemmed from his desire to be able to protect individual's rights. While still in law school, he already was deeply involved with several employment and civil rights cases, as well as a...

Very experienced and highly ("AV") rated business lawyer. Offer the experience of a large firm and the responsiveness of a start up.

Steven M. Gordon is a 1975 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, receiveing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting. In 1980 Mr. Gordon graduated from Monterey College of Law, was admitted to the the State Bar of California, and began the practice of law in Salinas. Mr. Gordon has practiced law in Salinas since 1980. The firm aggressively represents its clients in the fields of civil litigation, real estate law, business law, estate planning, and trust administration.

Attorney Gemma V. Reyes has 30 years of experience as a family law attorney, conducting research, negotiations, and litigation in that field of law. She also has experience practicing in both the civil and criminal law. Attorney Reyes has a commitment to the State of California and therefore she's chosen to live, study, and practice in this state. Attorney Reyes has appeared and argued in both State and Federal Courts, litigating and arguing various motions. She has successfully worked with a wide range of people from different communities and socio-economic levels, and she adapts well to change and challenges...

Cecelia became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2002 and has continued to maintain these credentials. She has been practicing law since 1991. At this time nearly 100% of her business is in Family Law matters, including Divorce, Custody, Support, Guardianship, Parentage, pre and post nuptial agreements, and other related matters. This includes not only negotiated settlements, but trials and appeals. She understands the pressure that is asserted by the system (and the opposing spouse) when going through a court proceeding and is committed to, as much as is possible, reducing the stress experienced...

Based out of Santa Clara County, The Law Office of Eben L. Kurtzman has been providing reliable legal advice and representation in criminal law defense and personal injury prosecution cases for over two decades. Eben has handled over one thousand cases and has had more than fifty jury trials. His practice is centered on the idea that the client is the most important part of any case, and that a straight-forward, honest approach is the best way to succeed. He will give you a realistic, honest assessment of your case. He encourages all of his clients to ask questions and...

Wayne Sinnett, the founder of Sinnet Law. A lawyer passionate about consumer rights, he’s a man of service, to both the country and its citizens.

After 9/11, Wayne enlisted in the Marines and served as an explosives technician. After his military service, Wayne went on to attend California State University San Marcos and earn a dual degree in Criminology and Sociology. After receiving his diplomas, he was offered an academic scholarship to California Western School of Law. There, he developed his strong interest for consumer protection law, which is all about representing and fighting for the rights of everyday people.

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Attorney Beverly Byrd has specialized in immigration cases for nearly 20 years, handling only immigration matters. After graduating from Georgetown University with a Master's degree in International Law in 2000, Beverly opened Byrd & Associates in San Jose, California in 2001. Over nearly 20 years, she has helped thousands of immigrants from across the world immigrate to and remain in the United States.

Beverly is a long-time member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association, or AILA, and has been an active member of AILA's Santa Clara Valley Chapter's Executive Board holding several positions as liaisons to Government Immigration Agencies....

Otto P. Cipolla, Jr. is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of CIPOLLA, CALABA, MARRONE, WOLLMAN & SILVA. Mr. Cipolla founded the firm in 1995. He has since grown the firm from 2 attorneys to 30 attorneys. The firm now has seven offices throughout California. Mr. Cipolla has taught, lectured and given seminars in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation Law for employers, insurance carriers, brokers and third party administrators. Mr. Cipolla has been a Judge Pro-Tem not only at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board but also in both Municipal and Superior Court. CCMW&S practice is...

Andrew is a trial lawyer and intellectual property counselor helping clients build and protect their intellectual property portfolios and defend against accusations. He appears in the Federal Circuit and District Courts in several jurisdictions, including CA, DE, NY, TX, and VA and represents clients in the patent and trademark office and in arbitration. Andrew provides counseling including opinions regarding patent validity and infringement, intellectual property due diligence, litigation-avoidance strategies, etc.

Andrew has a degree in systems engineering and software engineering experience (designing and coding client/server software and relational databases). He has extensive experience litigating cases in a variety of...

After decades as a business and employment law counselor and successful trial attorney, Linda McPharlin has learned that the most satisfied clients are not those who win in court after bruising if not brutal years in litigation, but those who resolve disputes before litigation takes over their lives, and their finances. She now focuses her trial acumen and considerable negotiating skills on conflict resolution at the earliest possible stage, ideally before a lawsuit is even filed. For her employer clients, her conflict resolution practice takes many forms, with an eye to business realities as well as legal...

Dayna began working for HPI in 2017. She is passionate about victim advocacy and believes in providing a voice for those who have experienced an injustice or injury. Dayna has years of training and experience in victim advocacy, which includes building client trust while compassionately managing emotional and sensitive information.

At California Western School of Law, Dayna received several awards for her trial skills and was nationally ranked as a student trial advocate. Dayna also received the prestigious M. Eugenia Lopez scholarship for exemplifying dedication in the community, practices with integrity, and demonstrates leadership in the legal profession. Dayna earned her...

Committed to providing cost effective, result-oriented legal representation for clients throughout the Bay Area.

I practice family law, with an emphasis on collaborative divorces and mediation. I also prepare QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders) for the division of pensions in a divorce. In addition I practice estate plannning, including preparing revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and wills. My practice is near downtown San Jose, California. I have been an attorney for 25 years.

Chantene is the owner of and principal attorney at The Law Offices of Chantene Koplow in the California Bay Area. Chantene is an experienced government affairs and employment attorney. Chantene is passionate about resolving issues for her clients so they can focus on their daily lives and leave the burdens of their legal matters with her.

Chantene advises governmental bodies on organizational matters, regulatory compliance, open meeting laws (Brown Act), and rules of order. Chantene also counsels government agencies, employees, start-ups, and corporations on a variety of employment law matters. Chantene specializes in employment contracts, workplace claims (such as employment...

Nancy founded the firm in 2010 with a vision of practicing law to seek justice on behalf of victims of wrongdoing and providing legal services distinguished by exemplary dedication, integrity and excellence. Nancy has represented victims of wrongdoing in business and real estate litigation and has successfully obtained judgments in favor of her clients. Nancy has also helped to negotiate and resolve disputes. She has advised clients in a variety of fields, including consumer protection, business, real estate, HOA law, estate planning and probate. Prior to establishing this firm, Nancy represented victims of asbestos exposure...

Susan Alexander Myers holds a J.D., M.P.A. and an advanced law degree in Taxation (LL.M). She has practiced law in Texas and California for 10 years. Susan is a passionate advocate for seniors and their families and dedicates her practice to issues that arise from the aging process, including plannning for long-term care, Medi-Cal planning, estate planning, nursing home issues, public benefits, and conservatorships. Susan is also an experienced estate and trust litigator. When you have a legal problem, choose an attorney who will represent you with Compassion, Care and Commitment.

Mr. Guenther’s practice concentrates on commercial litigation and related bankruptcy matters, with a particular focus on problems affecting lenders and financial institutions, banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, public agencies and individual lenders and investors, as well as developers, homeowners’ associations, contractors, and design professionals. Mr. Guenther was admitted to the bar in 1986, attended University of California – Northridge (A.B. 1983), and received his legal education at University of California – Davis (J.D. 1986). Mr. Guenther has served on the Bankruptcy Liaison Committee for the Northern District of California. Mr. Guenther is a member of the California State...

Mr. Repka earned a BBA in finance from Pace University in 1993, a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law-Newark in 1999 and an LLM in Taxation from New York University in 2001. Shortly after obtaining his first law degree, Mr. Repka joined a New Jersey-based law firm that specialized in Estate Planning, Real Estate and Franchise law. Through this experience, Michael learned the importance of proper tax structuring in a multitude of legal services. Consequently, Mr. Repka decided to pursue a Masters of Laws degree in Taxation. Since graduating from NYU School of Law in 2001, Mr. Repka...

Ms. Tripti Sharma practices exclusively in the area of Immigration and Naturalization Law. She is a member of the State Bar of California. Prior to starting her private practice, Ms. Sharma worked as an extern with the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, California. Being an immigrant herself, Ms. Sharma is extremely passionate from immigrants' dreams and rights. From petitioning for company managers to chefs and family-based spouse petitions, our office provides the optimum solutions to your individual needs

Mike Krueger applies his entrepreneurial spirit and legal know-how to every aspect of the business equation. Adeptly navigating the twists and turns of the business life cycle gives him a unique perspective on bankruptcy and restructuring considerations. Well-versed in the intricacies of Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings, Mike has the inside track on how to approach bankruptcy in order to liquidate, reorganize or otherwise get some breathing room. He manages complex motions, out-of-court restructurings, reorganizations, creditors’ meetings, and liquidation proceedings on his clients’ behalf. Recognizing that bankruptcy often plays a role in business ventures, Mike has handled over...

Elliott H. Stone is the founder and managing attorney of the STONE LLP.

Nick Heimlich represents businesses by assisting with corporate formation, contracts, trademark and when they get sued. Nick has helped clients obtain over $40 million and saved them millions by successfully defending or suing on their behalf.

JEANINE STRONG is a Certified Appellate Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, a certification held by fewer than 300 attorneys in California.

Her practice focuses on writs and appeals, both civil and criminal, but her work in a case often begins at the trial court level, consulting with trial lawyers and drafting dispositive motions, motions in limine, trial briefs, and post-trial motions.

She is also a "Super Lawyer," an honor granted to only the top 5% of attorneys in a practice area.

Jeanie received her J.D. from the University of Iowa, College of Law in 1986, where...