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Daniel Shanfield
San Jose, CA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Immigration
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Daniel Shanfield has been honored with the "Client Distinction Award" and "Preeminent Attorney" Ranking from Lawyers.com and Martindale Hubbell. In addition to the Client Distinction Award, Daniel has been honored three times as a Northern California "Super Lawyer" by San Francisco Magazine. He holds a "Superb" 10.0 Rating from Avvo.com, and has received Avvo's 2012 Clients' Choice Award in immigration law. The Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield Immigration Defense PC maintains an "A+ Rating" from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Daniel Shanfield has succeeded in some of the most difficult immigration cases. Overseas, he led an appeals project to...
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Julie Hope Rome-Banks
Santa Clara, CA Attorney with 36 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Ms. Rome-Banks has 35 years of bankruptcy and related experience. Ms. Rome-Banks’ practice focuses on representing small to mid-size businesses in Chapter 11 and Subchapter V cases, representing landlords in all chapters of bankruptcy, and representing parties in all types of bankruptcy litigation. Ms. Rome-Banks has considerable experience representing commercial landlords in all aspects of bankruptcy, including a number of well-known bankruptcies, including Rite Aid, 24 Hour Fitness, Chuck E. Cheese, Guitar Center, Mens Warehouse, Mattress Firm, Circuit City, Chevy’s, Fresh Choice, Mervyn’s, Crown Books, Hollywood Video, Levitz, Tower Record, and Jennifer Convertibles. Ms. Rome-Banks also has substantial experience...
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Christian P. Binder
San Jose, CA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Binder was admitted to the California Bar in December 2012 after graduating from the Santa Clara School of Law in June 2012. Mr. Binder’s practice includes debtor and creditor representation, bankruptcy and financial analysis of individuals and entities.
Mr. Binder received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Santa Clara University in Finance in 2009. Mr. Binder earned his law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 2012. During law school, Mr. Binder was the recipient of a number of awards, including being awarded Witkin Awards in California Civil Procedure, California Evictions and Unlawful Detainer, Commercial Finance,...
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Heinz Binder
Santa Clara, CA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Binder has over 35 years of experience representing businesses and individuals as debtors or creditors in all types of bankruptcy matters and corporate restructuring. In addition to his considerable bankruptcy experience, Mr. Binder frequently represents businesses and individuals in real estate and business matters, collection and collection defense, and commercial law disputes. Mr. Binder’s practice also includes asset protection planning, creditor negotiations and workouts, debtor-creditor rights, tax disputes, bankruptcy appeals, and representing under-insured defendants in settlement negotiations and mediations.
Mr. Binder is active in the local Silicon Valley community, frequently lecturing on bankruptcy and related topics such as asset protection...
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Mr. Nicholas D. Zeltzer
San Jose, CA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCommunications
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
My practice is divided between general litigation matters and my technology practice.
I spend most of my day in court, so please don't hesitate to leave me a message.
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Roy Morgan Holland
San Luis Obispo, CA Attorney with 37 years of experience
(805) 546-9400
3220 South Higuera St.
Suite 230
San Luis Obispo, CA 91341
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Univ of Akron School of Law and University of Akron
As the managing attorney of the Law Offices of R Morgan Holland, L.C., Santa Maria lawyer R. Morgan Holland represents Californians in family law and bankruptcy matters. Since 1988, Attorney Holland has been practicing as a lawyer in California, and he has managed his own firm for more than two decades. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and the University of Akron School of Law. Get in touch with his firm for a no-charge case evaluation.
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Harvey L. Ziff
Los Altos, CA Attorney with 58 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Northwestern University School of Law and Stanford Law School
Harvey Ziff has again been honored as being listed as a "Northern California Super Lawyer" based on peer recognition and great achievements in representing personal injury plaintiffs.
Harvey Ziff attended the Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania (BS) and Stanford University School of Law. While at Stanford, Mr. Ziff served as editor on the Stanford Law Review from 1966-1967. Mr. Ziff also earned a masters of law (LLM) from Northwestern University (1969).
After graduating from Stanford University School of Law, Mr. Ziff served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in San Francisco from 1968–1969 where he successfully prosecuted felony cases through...
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Emilie Kate Elliott
San Luis Obispo, CA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Business, Employment, IP and Real Estate
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
With years of experience working for large law firms in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Emilie Elliott joined Carmel & Naccasha as an attorney in 2015. After being with the firm for five years, Emilie started her own practice during the pandemic while continuing to work for the firm on an Of-Counsel basis. She is very excited to be back with the firm and looks forward to continuing to serve our clients in intellectual property, employment law and business law matters.
Emilie also has extensive experience in antitrust and unfair competition, business and entertainment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Additionally, she...
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Curtis V. Abram
San Luis Obispo, CA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of San Diego School of Law
Curtis V. Abram grew up in San Luis Obispo, graduating from from San Luis Obispo High School. Curtis then attended Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts where he earned a B.A. in both Business Management and English Communication while competing on the Men’s Volleyball (receiving All-American honors) and Track and Field team (Javelin). Following his return to California, Curtis earned his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 2015 with election to The Order of the Coif and The Order of the Barristers.
After his admission to the California Bar, Curtis joined...
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Shannon Bio
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationSanta Barbara College of Law
Shannon M. Bio is a Central Coast native – born in San Luis Obispo, raised in the Five Cities and an Arroyo Grande High School alumna. Shannon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and thereafter received a paralegal degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Shannon obtained her law degree from the Santa Barbara College of Law, graduating in the top 5% of her class. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2011.
Prior to attending law school, Shannon began her legal career as a law...
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JuLyn M. Park
Santa Clara, CA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
I provide aggressive representation for Real Estate, Construction, and Insurance Defense law matters. I advocate for clients in all venues of California and federal courts, and in mediation, judicial reference, and arbitration cases.
In addition to experience, skill and knowledge, I am dedicated to exceptional service and cost-effective representation. I am committed to achieving successful resolutions to meet my clients' needs.
Born in Seoul, Korea, I was brought up primarily on the West Coast. I attended college and law school in California, and have been licensed as an attorney in good standing continuously since 2001.
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Alexander O. Lichtner
Modesto, CA Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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George Grellas
Cupertino, CA Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Business and IP
Santa Clara University School of Law
I am a startup business lawyer and litigator practicing in Silicon Valley as head of a 4-lawyer boutique firm, George Grellas & Associates.
We are business lawyers with a specialty in early-stage tech startups. Since 1984, we have helped small to medium-sized businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and executives - several thousand in all. We help form companies - fund them - sell or merge or acquire them - sell their assets - do their corporate work, employment work, contracts, leases, and standard terms - licensing, trademark, and IP work - founder and equity incentive structures - commercial deals of all types. We...
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Mark Shane Nelson
Modesto, CA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Injured? Going up against an insurance company? At the Law Offices of Mark S. Nelson, you pay nothing if there's no recovery. No attorney's fees. No expenses. Nothing. Their team of trial lawyers knows you face a tough battle against insurance companies and large corporations and take this burden off your shoulders. Learn more at your free consultation.
Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision. Attempting to tackle this decision alone is even more difficult. Contact us for assistance with resolving any bankruptcy issues including the following:
Bankruptcy
Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives
Lawsuits
Foreclosures
Stop Garnishments
Family law is complex. Our team is versed in a number of...
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Ross W Pytlik
San Jose, CA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Mr. Pytlik is a seasoned Criminal Defense attorney and former prosecutor with years of experience conducting trials and testimonial hearings. He was selected four times as a Northern California “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, a designation awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state.
Mr. Pytlik understands that court proceedings can be confusing and intimidating to those who are accused of criminal conduct. He treats clients with respect and compassion, while vigorously fighting for their rights. Clients often comment that they appreciate his personal concern and friendly demeanor, as well as his poise...
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Timothy David Widman
Cupertino, CA Attorney with 28 years of experience
(408) 366-2801
10080 N. Wolfe Rd Suite SW3-200
Suite SW3-200
Cupertino, CA 95014
Immigration
Tulane Univ Law School
If you are looking for an immigration lawyer in Santa Clara County, you have come to the right place! The Law Offices of Timothy D. Widman exists to support individuals throughout the entirety of the immigration process, and you can have confidence in the representation you can procure when you come here. Attorney Widman has been practicing immigration law for more than 15 years, and he is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you at this time. He has a thorough understanding of the process and wants to provide you with the help and support you...
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Dean Peter Petrulakis
Modesto, CA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Products Liability
University of California, Berkeley School of Law and The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Modesto personal injury attorney Dean Petrulakis founded the Law Offices of Dean Petrulakis in 2012. Dean started in the field of personal injury law in 1995 as a defense attorney for insurance agencies. He soon tired of working for companies set on exploiting accident victims, however, and switched sides, eventually starting his own practice. He now exclusively represents accident victims, fighting diligently to win them just compensation to cover their medical bills and other expenses. Dean was born and raised in Modesto where he still resides with his wife and three children. He enjoys travelling and is an active member...
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Quynh Chen
Newark, CA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business, Patents and Trademarks
Quynh (“Quinn”) Chen is a bilingual attorney that has been admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit of the United States Appellate Court. Her practice areas primarily focus on family law, entity formations, and intellectual property. Her interest is in software patents and helping underrepresented clients in her community.
As part of her interest in software patents, Ms. Chen is proficient in programming in Ruby on Rails, MEAN stack Javascript, and working with various databases. While at Golden Gate University, School of Law, she served as Vice President of Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.
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Scott Dale Mitchell
Modesto, CA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Attorney Scott Mitchell brings decades of real-world legal experience to every case he handles. His background spans a broad range of practice areas—including bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce—giving him a well-rounded and practical understanding of the law.
Having successfully managed thousands of cases in both state and federal courts, Attorney Mitchell combines deep legal knowledge with hands-on insight that only comes from years in the courtroom. He is committed to working diligently on behalf of his clients, always focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
To find out how Attorney Mitchell can assist you, contact the office today to schedule...
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Liza Weiman Hanks
Mountain View, CA Attorney with 28 years of experience
I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate Law. Based in Mountain View, I offer Flat Fee pricing for your legal needs.
I am committed to empowering my clients to create an estate plan or settle an estate in a convenient, efficient, and pleasant manner. With over 20 years of experience, I love helping clients protect loved ones and attain peace of mind.
A mother of two children, my practice is dedicated to making a positive difference for families and children.
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Todd P. Emanuel
Redwood City, CA Attorney with 31 years of experience
702 Marshall St
#400
Redwood City, CA 94063
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
University of San Francisco
San Mateo County Injury Attorney Todd P. Emanuel is the managing partner of the firm. Todd has been given the honor of being selected as a “Northern California Superlawyer” eight years in a row from 2009 through 2017 based on peer recognition and great achievements in representing personal injury plaintiffs. Todd was recently nominated for consideration as the Consumer Attorney of the Year. In 2012, Mr. Emanuel served as President of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association and as a member of the Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California and has been recognized by the National Trial...
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Tricia Wang
Fremont, CA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBrigham Young University
Our Principal Attorney, Tricia Wang, has practiced law since 1996 and has over 20 years of experience. Attorney Wang is licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1995, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1997.
Attorney Wang holds a Juris Doctor degree from J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Law degree...
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Matthew Michael Loker
Arroyo Grande, CA Attorney with 13 years of experience
(805) 994-0177
1303 East Grand Avenue, Suite 101
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Free ConsultationConsumer
California Western School of Law and University of Toledo
Matt has wanted to be an attorney ever since he can remember. This desire led Matt to the University of Toledo where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Social Thought with a concentration in Spanish.
After meeting his wife, Kim – a California native – while studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, Matt decided to follow love and moved to San Diego to attend California Western School of Law. Matt served as President of the Entertainment & Sports Law Society and Vice President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society and earned various awards such as the Academic Achievement Award...
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David Harvey
San Jose, CA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
American University Washington College of Law
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Shayda C. Yamini
Fresno, CA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Southwestern Law School
Shayda Yamini was born in raised in Los Angeles CA. She graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. She attended law school at the Southwestern University School of Law, receiving her J.D. in 2012. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association; the State Bar of California, and CAALA.
Shayda is a highly talented, resourceful and aggressive trial attorney, bringing tremendous passion and enthusiasm to her work as an advocate for the rights of her clients. She is an expert in representing injured individuals and their families...
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Jason Adams Frost
Fresno, CA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Whittier Law School
Since 1998, Jason Frost has passionately pursued justice for injury victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, Catastrophic Injuries, Slip & Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death and Work Injuries. Jason, an aggressive and skilled attorney at the Sharifi Firm, is dedicated to providing knowledgeable advocacy.
Jason has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from both the Harriet Buhai Family Center and Bet Tzedek Center for Poverty Law.
If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident, contact Jason Frost for a free consultation.
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Amanda Marie Jarratt
Pleasanton, CA Attorney with 19 years of experience
(925) 480-7850
5870 Stoneridge Mall Road, Ste. 207
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Golden Gate University School of Law
I am a divorce attorney mediator. I have created a divorce mediation program that can help you reach an agreement in as little as 90 days. After years spent in courtrooms, two truths became undeniable: getting divorced in court is too expensive and getting divorced in court takes too long. Between the cost and the time involved, most clients are disheartened and dissatisfied with the process. I knew there had to be a better way. Divorce is hard enough without adding years of expensive courtroom battles. Committed to helping separating couples find closure fast, I undertook divorce mediation training and...
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Kent Tierney
Pleasanton, CA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
San Francisco Law Sch
Kent P. Tierney has been practicing law for over 20 years. He specializes in the areas of Family Law, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Business Law. Mr. Tierney formed what is now Tierney Law Group in 2012 following more than 15 years of practice with several Bay Area law firms specializing in Civil Litigation. Mr. Tierney brings his unique personal experiences to the representation of his clients and is known for his no nonsense approach to cases. Mr. Tierney’s clients often compliment him for his straightforward demeanor and candid review of cases. His strengths are his knowledge of the law,...
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Linda Selig Blonsley
Arroyo Grande, CA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationPepperdine University School of Law
Blonsley Law is led by Linda Selig Blonsley. Since 1979 her law practice has been focused on all facets of Bankruptcy representation. Her new offices in Arroyo Grande anchor her practice from San Luis Obispo through Northern Santa Barbara County. Prior to opening her own Central Coast practice she was Of Counsel at another law firm. Throughout her career she has represented debtors, creditors and trustees in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases. She has been appointed as a trustee in numerous Chapter 11 cases. She holds an AV Preeminent (R) Peer Review (TM) rating,...
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Christopher Lionel Haberman
Visalia, CA Attorney with 37 years of experience
(559) 384-0703
Green Acres Professional Center
2924 W. Main Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Free ConsultationAppeals
Charles E. Dederich School of Law
The first 15 years of my legal career were spent as an investigator for the in-house law firm of a major nationwide non-profit organization. I managed up to 20 other investigators on complex, often high-profile, civil, criminal and tax litigation. In the 1980's I attended law school and settled in Visalia California, were I was a partner in a law firm focusing was on criminal and civil litigation in state and federal courts. I successfully obtained a LIFE verdict in a double homicide death penalty case. I handled many appeals for criminal defendants on an appointed independent basis for the...
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Derek Deake Lim
Fremont, CA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationNew College of California
Experienced, dedicated and affordable immigration attorney servings the Immigration community for near 20 years. Record of winning case on asylum, VAWA claim, naturalization with criminal background, waivers, and complex family based immigrant visa petitions.
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Benjamin Paul Feld
Visalia, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of LAw
Benjamin P. Feld is a law partner with the firm Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld. Mr. Feld has been representing injured workers since 2002, providing his expertise in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and third party litigation services. Mr. Feld is also a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation with the State Bar of California, one of only four applicant attorneys in the County with this distinction (two of the other three are the other partners in the firm). His work has led not only to successful outcomes for his clients, but also citable appellate precedent. Mr. Feld also...
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Edward Harper Batts
Palo Alto, CA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Stanford Law School
Based in Silicon Valley, Ed Batts is an attorney, military veteran, and former federal special agent. Early in his legal career, he simultaneously worked for a civilian law practice and the United States Navy's Naval Criminal Investigative Service. In 2008, he was transferred to the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and member of Phi Beta Kappa, Ed Batts was the commencement speaker at his graduation. He interned at Empower America, a center-right think tank in Washington, D.C., and the Department of State as an undergraduate. After earning his juris doctor...
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Stephen Anthony Sommers
Pleasanton, CA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Free ConsultationEmployment
Northeastern Univ School of Law
Stephen Sommers is passionate about representing employees unfairly treated by their employers. He represents employees with the understanding that an individual's dignity can be largely derived from the work they perform. When an employer unfairly treats employees, then the employees their financial condition and their dignity can take also be compromised. Mr. Sommers fights for justice for employees as a way to build stronger individuals and stronger communities.
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Robert Lockhart Taylor
Livermore, CA Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Real Estate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Robert L. (Bob) Taylor was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended high school in Berkeley, California. Bob graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982 with an A.B. degree in Economics. Bob graduated from the Boalt Hall School of Law (UC Berkeley) in 1985, where he was a member of the California Law Review. In 1985, he was admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He has since also been admitted...
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Robert Briant Jacobs
Livermore, CA Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT
Our office provides legal services in matters involving business law, real estate, construction, employment law, contracts, and litigation. With over 20 years of experience we are highly skilled and experienced in the various legal issues that involve our clients. We represent business owners, brokers, landowners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, sellers, and purchasers. Our clients include both businesses and individuals. We represent clients throughout the State of California. In addition, Mr. Jacobs provides top-notch mediation and arbitration services.
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Leslie Ruth Karlstrom-krebs
Livermore, CA Attorney with 42 years of experience
Immigration
University of Puget Sound
Searching for a knowledgeable Alameda County criminal defense lawyer? Karlstrom & Krebs is a team of lawyers with over 60 years of combined experience. They have handled thousands of cases in state and federal courts, including both felonies and misdemeanors. Their attorneys have taken numerous cases to court, and they are not afraid to go to trial if needed. Also, Attorney Krebs is Martindale-Hubbell® BV® Rated. Call the firm today at (925) 308-6861 and get a no-charge consultation. Se Habla Español
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John W. Noonan
Manteca, CA Lawyer with 62 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Santa Clara University School of Law and Lincoln University Law School
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J.R. Fruen
Cupertino, CA Attorney
Trademarks
Santa Clara University School of Law
Trademarks represent the sweat equity and goodwill you’ve built into your products or services, even your entire business. They distinguish your goods and services from those of your competition, allowing consumers to choose you instead of someone else. In essence, your marks are you.
Without the protection of a federally registered trademark, your brand or business sits at greater risk of unfair competition from far-flung operators ranging from simple businesspeople unaware of your mark to unscrupulous counterfeiters eager to sponge off your success.
Registering your marks with the USPTO protects the unique identity of your brand.