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Geri N. Kahn
Benicia, CA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Immigration
U of San Francisco School of Law
I practice both Immigration and Nationality Law and Social Security Disability law.
As to the Immigration field, I represent people in removal (deportation) proceedings. I also assist small businesses in obtaining professional visas such as H-1Bs or L-1s for their employees. I represent applicants for political asylum, and religious workers and individuals at all stages of the naturalization process. Finally, I help people who wish to bring their family members to the United States.
In the Social Security field, I represent disabled individuals at administrative hearings and in federal court.
In both areas I...
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E. Page Allinson
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhittier College and Lafayette College
Page Allinson’s practice focuses on general and complex commercial litigation and business law, structured finance and distressed investments, and trust and estates litigation as well as conservatorship matters (both contested and uncontested).
Mr. Allinson joined Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP in September 2017 as part of its structured finance & distressed investments practice group. Through his practice, Mr. Allinson represents clients in the financial services industry in both Sonoma County and around the country as well as businesses and start-ups. Mr. Allinson also represents individuals and families in probate matters including conservatorships and trusts and estate disputes.
After graduating cum...
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Amy L. Alvis
Brentwood, CA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
CAL Northern School of Law and California State University - Chico
Amy's approach to estate planning is to focus on each client's unique needs and objectives. She strives to design a comprehensive plan for her clients that provides the maximum protection without compromise. Her broad experience enables her to provide keen insight for her clients. She is deeply commitment to her clients and the ethical standards of her profession. Amy has lived in Brentwood since 2001 with her husband and two daughters. She is a Director for the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and in her free time, enjoys yoga, reading and golf.
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Michael Douglas Goforth
Concord, CA Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Western State University College of Law and University of California, Berkeley School of Law
For 38 years has represented catastrophically injured persons throughout Northern California. Workers' compensation, industrial accidents, death claims, orthopedic injuries, amputations, CRPS, TBI, PTSD. The Goforth & Lucas Law Partnership helps injured workers level the playing field against insurance carriers and their army of lawyers.
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Justin C Lowenthal
Davis, CA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Lincoln Law School
Justin Lowenthal is a real estate problem-solver with a creative approach to complex deal-making and high-pressure dispute resolution. That said, client service is the true cornerstone of our practice. As a client, Justin makes you feel like the only person in the room, even if you’re in a crowd of many. If you have concerns about your matter, he will always take the time to chat with you and give you an honest assessment of where things stand. His aim is your success and positive experience, not the number of billable hours you represent.
Justin has been a real estate attorney...
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Patricia Ann Rowe
Concord, CA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law
I am also a Certified Public Accountant and have been doing tax work in the Bay Area for 30 years. I specialize in helping people and businesses pay as few taxes as possible without getting audited.
In the estate planning area I help people preserve their property for their families and pay as few estate taxes as possible. I also am the Probate Doctor who can help fix impossible situations when estates are stuck in the quagmire of California Probate.
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Dan Rowan Cortright
Sebastopol, CA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
University of San Francisco School of Law
Experienced litigator with 20+ years' experience in a variety of legal fields, including personal injury, products liability, real estate, landlord-tenant, breach of contract, business disputes/litigation, construction defect/contracts law, employment law, commercial litigation, pre-litigation disputes/resolutions, mediations/arbitrations.
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Raphael Moore
Davis, CA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Business, Immigration and International
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Moore & Moore provides General Counsel services to private and public companies, including both domestic and multinational enterprises. The firm handles a vast array of business needs ranging from simple formation, to complex financings, to M&A events. The firm handles clients’ labor and employment issues, as well as both personal and business immigration needs.
We provide an aggressive and modern service comparable to that of larger law firm, but with the speed, efficiency, and flexibility that only a personal practice can offer.
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Anthony Garilli
Sacramento, CA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Products Liability
Chapman University
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. ...
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Mirko Ivanovic
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Workers' Comp
Concord Law School At Purdue University Global
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...
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Zachary Roy Rayo
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business
University of Miami School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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.
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Kresta Nora Daly
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of the Pacific
My clients receive an aggressive defense that only years of courtroom experience can deliver. No matter how challenging a client's case is, they can rest assured they have a powerful ally on their side. Increasingly individuals and businesses find themselves in contact with government agencies like the FBI or IRS. The consequences can be devastating, personally, professionally and financially. The government can and does form the wrong impression of targets and subjects. Correcting the government's impression requires an attorney’s involvement. Successful , self-made people have accomplished much on their own. Unfortunately, many of these useful business...
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Joseph Patrick Hougnon
Sacramento, CA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative
Lincoln Law School
After working for the Office of the Attorney General and the Public Defender's Office, I graduated at the top of my law school class and opened my own office in downtown Sacramento in 1997. I've been running my own law office for almost 30 years now. I handle DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Administrative Professional Licensing Defense cases. I'm a skilled negotiator, and I've won every case I’ve set for trial in the past 20 years.
I offer a personal service and I have a passion for defending my clients - to protect them from the disruption and life changing...
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Matthew D. Roy
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Matthew Roy graduated with a degree in Government from CSU, Sacramento and his J.D. from University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. While living in Sacramento, Matthew has participated in various community groups and organizations. He has served on the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges after his appointment by Governor Gray Davis as well as the Board of Directors for the Camellia Symphony Association of Sacramento. Mr. Roy volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Women Escaping a Violent Environment (W.E.A.V.E.), the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Domestic Violence Project, as well as oversees domestic violence prevention workshops...
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Mitchell Luke Abdallah
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, IP, Real Estate and Trademarks
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Abdallah Law Group, P.C. offers clients high quality, personalized representation with experienced legal counsel. Our focus is on corporate law, business and real estate transactions. Abdallah Law Group, P.C. has been providing superior legal representation over 15 years.
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Ryan Kocot
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I provide general counsel services to cannabis businesses in California, Massachusetts, and New York. My general counsel services include, but are not limited to compliance, contracts, corporate, and licensing.
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Gregory Reaume
Sacramento, CA Lawyer
Business and Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
I am the owner of GWR Law, a firm dedicated to construction and real estate law. Before re-establishing my private practice, I served as in-house counsel at Kiewit, a company known for its heavy civil construction projects. My earlier legal career included positions at the law firms Haight Brown & Bonesteel and McInerney & Dillon.
My practice is primarily focused on complex construction litigation, real estate development, business formation, corporate governance, and risk management. Good work in these areas requires a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to resolving intricate legal challenges.
In addition to law, I have experience in...
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Stuart Talley
Sacramento, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Products Liability
Pepperdine University School of Law
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...
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Glenn M. Kenna
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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...
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Eric Gutierrez
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Products Liability
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of 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...
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Jack Klosek
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Here at Klosek Law Offices in Sacramento, California, we want to help you protect yourself and your assets for the future by creating comprehensive estate plans that will help you preserve and pass on your wealth to your heirs and loved ones.
Serving clients throughout Sacramento County and all the surrounding areas of Northern California, our law firm is one of the area's premier estate planning practices, and since this is our sole area of focus, we can provide you with a level of representation and support other law firms simply cannot match with regard to any of the following:
1.) Basic...
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Robert Allen Piering
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Lincoln Law School, Sacramento, California
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...
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John Gonzalez
Sacramento, CA Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of California, Davis, School of Law
I've been a practicing Workers' Compensation lawyer for over 29 years, providing representation on thousands of cases.
Born and raised in California to first-generation immigrants, I've known the value of hard work all my life. My father did manual labor for over five decades, and now I work to protect the rights of people just like him. I've worked continuously since the 5th grade as a shoe shiner, newspaper boy, dishwasher, janitor, landscaper, pizza deliverer, cook at McDonald's and Burger King, construction worker, and carpenter. In short, I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.
I graduated with Honors...
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Michael Delos Green
Santa Rosa, CA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(707) 542-5050
100 Stony Point Rd #200
P O Box 1566
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Mike attended law school on a merit-based scholarship and graduated with honors. Since joining the firm in January 2001, Mike’s practice has been dedicated solely to representing plaintiffs. Mike specializes in litigating serious injury and wrongful death cases. He has extensive experience handling cases involving personal injury, product liability, automotive defect/crashworthiness, medical malpractice, elder abuse, civil rights, fire claims, insurance bad faith as well as government entity liability. Mike’s practice also focuses on representing property owners, both residential and commercial, in construction defect matters. He has successfully represented hundreds of homeowners and businesses in Northern California seeking recovery for defective...
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Thomas Philip Kelly III
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 20 years of experience
(707) 545-8700
50 Old Courthouse Square
Suite 609
Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4926
Free ConsultationAppeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Seattle University School of Law
I handle bankruptcy cases, as well as litigation in state court, federal court, and the bankruptcy court. My practice is based in Sonoma County, but I also represent clients in the counties of Napa, Mendocino, Lake, and Marin.
The majority of my practice is focused on matters that require extensive litigation and trials, with a particular focus on consumer financial issues, including wrongful foreclosures and debt collection practices.
I am a native of Santa Rosa, and a British citizen by descent.
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R. Ryan Wilber
Santa Rosa, CA Lawyer
509 7th St.
Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Patents, Trademarks and White Collar Crime
Empire College School of Law
Wilber Law began with a love of criminal defense. We’ve expanded to include other areas of law, but the ability to advocate for the rights we all share under the Constitution of the United States is an honor and a privelege. Without lawyers willing to take on this difficult task, police would have free reign to invade our privacies and courts would have free reign to convict people charged of crimes without a fair process. This crucial work speaks to our hearts. It is said that you can measure the moral fiber of a society by...
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Scott Adrian Lewis
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business, Employment and Real Estate
U of San Francisco School of Law
Mr. Lewis’ main area of practice is civil litigation. He has litigated diverse subject areas such as First Amendment Rights, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Employment and Housing Act, wage laws, trade secrets, contracts, securities laws and real property laws, as well as many others. Mr. Lewis’s central area of practice involves business and employment related issues and real estate matters. Mr. Lewis also represents clients regarding homeowner's association disputes.
Mr. Lewis is also a trainer in areas of employment law for organizations with an emphasis on prevention. He has taught hundreds of courses in subject areas that include sexual harassment...
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Brian Davalos
Stockton, CA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Real Estate and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
The Davalos Law Firm is committed to providing the legal help you need by first examining and reviewing the case, understanding your needs and wishes surrounding the outcome and with honesty and integrity delivering the best possible results for you. We specialize in the following law areas Family, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant, Real Estate and Foreclosure Defense.
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Rebecca Romero-Vigil
Concord, CA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Concord California
Concord, CA 94521
Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Rebecca's undergraduate degree in Social Work carries forward in her caring and passionate attitude toward representing her clients in tax issues, including tax levies, offer in compromise. Her practice includes preparing trust plans (trust, pour over will, health care directive, and power of attorney) for her clients and assisting clients selecting and forming their business entity (S Corp, C Corp, LLC or LLP). Rebecca is determined to get the best result for her client.
Prepare today, for peace of mind in the future.
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Brian Lance
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of San Francisco School of Law
Brian is an experienced trial attorney that has obtained numerous 7 and 8 figure verdicts and settlements. Brian recently won a record-setting medical malpractice verdict of $26.2 million, the largest medical malpractice verdict in the history of Sonoma County
Brian has received numerous accolades by nationally respected legal peer review organizations. Brian has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in the Civil Plaintiff Division since 2017, a limited invitation extended exclusively to lawyers under the age of 40 that embody the highest standard of trial advocacy and leadership. Brian has been recognized...
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Scott Dale Mitchell
Stockton, CA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Scott Mitchell is highly experienced in a wide range of legal matters, including bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce. He has handled thousands of cases, developing an in-depth knowledge and a nuanced understanding of many areas of the law. Nothing substitutes real-world experience and proven knowledge, and with Attorney Mitchell, you have access to a seasoned attorney who knows the ins and outs of many state and federal courts. He works hard for his clients in order to get the right results. If you would like to see how Attorney Mitchell can help you, call for a FREE consultation.
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Eric Vincent Wood
Antioch, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
John F. Kennedy University
Mr. Wood began his legal career with the view of developing a personally rewarding practice by working directly with individuals and families. He draws upon his financial background to apply creative approaches to complex Bankruptcy issues. Mr. Wood currently provides Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 services to his clients. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Wood worked at a prominate Bankruptcy Law Firm counseling clients in the areas of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and in Consumer Litigation. Mr. Wood has also worked as a project manager for Morgan Stanley Capital International and in portfolio management at Mellon...
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Rene Armando Munoz
Concord, CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of San Francisco School of Law and U of San Francisco School of Law
Mr. Muñoz has over a decade of experience serving clients as an attorney. He began his career practicing criminal law as both a prosecutor and defense attorney gaining valuable jury trial experience. Armed with this experience and teamed with Mr. Franco, René Muñoz now advocates on behalf of you, the injured worker. He never forgot his roots and is extremely excited to represent your interests and fight for justice.
Mr. Muñoz initially practiced in Workers' Compensation advocating for employers and insurance. His experience working on behalf of institutional clients gave him a better understanding of what motivates defendants in Workers' Compensation...
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Joseph Steve Franco
Concord, CA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Workers' Comp
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Steve Franco is an award-winning attorney who has dedicated his legal career toward fighting on behalf of injured workers. He is one of the few workers’ compensation attorneys in Northern California to have received part of his legal training at the prestigious California Supreme Court where he oversaw and worked on numerous labor and employment cases affecting all Californians when he served as a judicial extern for Justice Carlos Moreno. In 2018 and 2017, Steve was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in the area of Workers' Compensation Law. The attorneys selected as Rising Stars are limited...
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Douglas Alan Goss
Stockton, CA Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
I have been practicing law in San Joaquin county for over 28 years. Before becoming an attorney, I worked in San Joaquin County law enforcement for over 15 years. I have successfully resolved thousands of cases here. I know the area, and am familiar with the legal community. I provide legal representation and services ranging from major felony criminal defense, DUI defense, misdemeanor defense, personal injury, traffic tickets, expungements, and other forms of clearing your criminal record. If I don't practice in the area of law you need, I will make sure to find a high quality attorney who can...
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Richard James Meechan
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business, Employment and Workers' Comp
Empire Coll School of Law
"The Law Office of Richard J. Meechan is a Santa Rosa, California law firm with more than 30 years of experience helping injured workers. We proudly serve Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties. Our founding attorney, Richard J. Meechan, is recognized by the California Bar Association as a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist. He is also an active member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association and their Board of Governors. We also represent people who face employment & disability discrimination. At the Law Office of Richard J. Meechan, we understand the needs of workers with disabilities and...
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Peter A. Duarte
Santa Rosa, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
I am an accomplished California Criminal Defense Attorney. I aggressively represent clients in a wide array of criminal matters, including DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, and White Collar Crime.
With years of courtroom experience, I am dedicated to comprehensive and diligent representation for those facing criminal charges. I will fight to protect my clients' rights and interests, while pursuing the best possible outcomes.
Additionally, I speak Spanish. I am honored to represent our diverse population in Northern California.
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Matthew James Eisenberg
Napa, CA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Temple Univ School of Law
An attorney in the Napa Valley focusing on wine industry law, business, real property and land use, Matt Eisenberg works with winery and vineyard owners, wine and food-related companies, beer and spirit producers, real estate developers, hotels, restaurants, lenders, nonprofits and other regional, national and international clients.
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Andrew Schach
Sacramento, CA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Focused on immigration law throughout Northern California.
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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
Fairfield, CA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
John F. Kennedy University
Mr. Tabayoyon is an experienced trial attorney that focuses on personal injury and family law matters, including federal and state trial litigation.