Templeton Lawyers

Jesse Danoff is a personal injury attorney based in Hollister, CA, with a specialization in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims. His dedication to representing those who have been wronged has made him a prominent figure in the field of personal injury law. Currently serving as managing partner at Mitchell & Danoff in Hollister, CA, Jesse has become known for his relentless pursuit of justice for his clients. Jesse's approach to personal injury law is marked by strategic negotiations and meticulous trial preparation. He is known to do whatever it takes to...

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...

Phillip W. Gillet, Jr. was born and raised in Kern County. He graduated from Delano High School. He completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting. After graduating from CSUB, Mr. Gillet went to California Western School of Law in San Diego and earned a Juris Doctor degree. While working on his law degree, he also completed a Master of Science in Accountancy, Taxation at San Diego State University, whose programs are ranked among the best...

Joseph Pluta is a seasoned attorney specializing in Workers’ Compensation law, with additional experience in Social Security Disability and Personal Injury cases. Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, Mr. Pluta completed his undergraduate degree at Brown University in 1971 and earned his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1978. That same year, he was admitted to the California Bar and has since gained admission to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of California. For over 46 years, Mr. Pluta has been dedicated to advocating for injured workers. He is a certified...

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.

I belong to a family firm that has been in business since 1974. I have been a partner with Faulkner Law Offices since 2001. I have exceptional experience in personal injury litigation and trial practice including: products liability, brain injury cases, medical device class actions and other significant cases. I have changed the law concerning premises liability on the appellate court level. I was born in 1969 in Bakersfield, California. I received my undergraduate degree at the University of Santa Barbara and Juris Doctorate degree at Golden Gate University of Law in San Francisco. ...

Charles "Chip" Oxton is a Santa Barbara attorney representing clients in all aspects of family law and civil litigation. Chip is a highly-skilled and respected legal advisor and litigator with nearly 40 years' experience practicing law in Santa Barbara. He has represented clients in a broad range of legal matters, including divorce and custody cases, personal injury and civil disputes, conservatorships and guardianships, wills and probate administration, real estate law, and landlord-tenant law. Legal disputes are often intense, emotionally-charged experiences for the parties involved. Chip's approach to practicing law involves providing clients with calm, reasoned advice in an environment devoted...

Description of Alternative Dispute Resolution by Wikipedia Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) includes dispute resolution processes and techniques that act as a means for disagreeing parties to come to an agreement short of litigation. Despite historic resistance to ADR by many popular parties and their advocates, ADR has gained widespread acceptance among both the general public and the legal profession in recent years. ADR is generally classified into at least four types: negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration.

I am a certified bankruptcy specialist with the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. The firm has been assisting people with their financial problems for more than 40 years. We specialize in savings homes. We are one of the few firms still charging a flat fee for Chapter 13.

Chris Cain is an experienced attorney specializing in immigration and criminal defense law, with an office located in Salinas, California. With over ten years of experience in the field, Chris has built a reputation for providing high-quality legal services to his clients. He has received numerous positive reviews on both Google and Yelp, with dozens of 5/5 ratings highlighting his expertise and dedication to his clients. As a criminal defense attorney, Chris focuses on cases related to DUI, reckless driving, and traffic tickets. His in-depth knowledge of the legal system and years of experience make him a formidable advocate in the...

I am a highly trained mediator and lawyer with 25 years of experience in the field of dispute resolution. As a former trial attorney, I know the anatomy of a lawsuit. As a mediator, I understand the dynamics of conflict. With insight, empathy, perspective and legal knowledge, I help parties communicate and reach common ground.

Mark is a 20-year civil litigation attorney with a practice focusing on on business, construction, real estate, and personal injury litigation. Mark’s clients include property owners, businesses, contractors, and manufacturers that he has successfully represented in trials involving contract claims, property disputes, jobsite accidents, product liability and professional liability litigation. Mark spent the year 2003 in the record eleven-month construction defect/mold trial of El Escorial v. Santa Barbara Villas. He obtained defense verdicts for his three clients in that case. Prior to joining Christman, Kelley & Clarke, PC, Mark was a founding partner of Hardin & Coffin, LLP...

John is a former Deputy Public Defender for two separate Public Defender offices and has 23 years of criminal law experience. He has handled from simple cases all the way to murder with very successful results

Mr. Wansor is an accomplished civil litigator. His practice is focused on personal injury, real estate, land use, hospitality, products liability, business torts, construction, and will and trust contests.

Mr. Wansor's analytical strengths allow for the accurate assessment of potential exposure and liability and the creation and implementation of sophisticated litigation strategies. Mr. Wansor's strategic sense and writing abilities lead to successful results, whether by keen negotiation or motions leading to the disposition of cases.

Prior to joining Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, Mr. Wansor worked as a litigation partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, where he defended Fortune 500...

Braden R. Leck focuses on advising individuals and businesses on real estate and business transactions, intellectual property matters, estate planning and trust administration.

Prior to joining Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP, Mr. Leck was a partner at the Santa Barbara law firm of Seed Mackall LLP. Mr. Leck began his legal career in Los Angeles at the international law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP. Mr. Leck received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his law degree from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law.

Real Estate. Mr. Leck routinely counsels clients with...

Mr. Campbell has been a civil litigator for over 30 years. He has successfully represented individuals, corporations, partnerships, trustees and executors in cases involving a wide range of legal issues, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, will and trust contests, business torts and trade secrets. Mr. Campbell has significant experience and expertise with real estate litigation in particular, including failures to disclose, fraud, quiet title actions, easement disputes, encroachments, trespass, nuisance and safe harbor litigation.

Mr. Campbell has been awarded a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV Preeminent, signifying the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, for 14 consecutive...

Mr. Rogers is a founding partner of Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP. He is a leading business and real estate lawyer in Santa Barbara, representing individuals and businesses throughout California's Central Coast. During a legal career spanning almost five decades, Mr. Rogers has represented clients in a wide range of corporate, business and real estate matters, including entity formations, asset and entity purchases, sales, financings, mergers and acquisitions, complex contract negotiations, commercial transactions, real estate syndications, land use planning and development and acquisition, and leasing and licensing of oil and gas rights.

Mr. Rogers has been awarded a Martindale-Hubbell rating of...

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...

I deal with a wide variety of legal issues on a daily basis, which include, but are not limited to, pre-litigation strategy and negotiation, general and complex civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, discovery preparation and responses, as well as law and motion, trial, and appellate appearances.

I have been involved as Plaintiff's counsel in numerous complex civil litigation matters, many of which have settled prior to trial; and have also been involved as lead counsel or second chair in multiple cases that went to trial and/or were appealed.

My practice is limited to representing both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 cases. I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California. I am committed to representing my clients with a high level of skill and professionalism.

Clear and consistent communication with clients is a top priority. So is delivering consistently outstanding results promptly and reasonably. You will always speak directly with me when you call my law office. Over 28 years of law practice, I have helped hundreds of clients dealing with physical injury, elder financial abuse, difficult intrafamily conflicts over aging parents, any many other civil law issues. I live in beautiful Carmel Valley, California and have an office in Carmel, California. I offer free or reduced-price consultations for many types of cases.

Michele Elizabeth Hales has been assisting clients with Family Law matters since her admittance to the California Bar in 1992. In addition to a successful litigation practice, she also offers Alternative Dispute Resolution services, such as Mediation, Collaboration and Unbundled Family Law Assistance. She is dedicated to providing experienced, skilled and knowledgeable representation, and pursuing the best possible outcomes for your family law needs. Michele received her B.A. from the University of California Davis in 1989. She earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1992. Michele is a member of the State Bar of California, Santa Clara...

Amanda Moran is now the Managing Partner of the Moran Law Firm. Amanda's dedication and commitment to legal excellence began to show in her successful record of obtaining positive resolutions for her clients. Attorney Moran has significant experience writing Criminal Writs and Appeals. She also served as the second chair attorney in a death penalty case with Attorney Mugridge, and co-counsel in preparation for numerous homicide cases. Attorney Moran has obtained successful verdicts in jury trials, and is highly regarded for her impressive ability to challenge even the most experienced District Attorneys at all stages of the trial....

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Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor. 20 years experience, All Federal and State Criminal matters. Death Penalty qualified.

Representing injured Californians since 1975, Dunnion Law practices personal injury law exclusively. The firm has won more than $400 million for its clients, including million dollar settlements on car accident, truck accident, dog bite and wrongful death cases.

Dunnion Law strives to assist those who have experienced personal injury due to the negligence or dangerous acts of others. In doing so, the firm offers aggressive legal representation and trustworthy legal counsel to their clients.

Although Dunnion Law practices negotiations, they do not compromise on the amount of compensation that clients should receive for their injuries and other damages. The attorneys...

Jessica brings nearly a decade of personal injury and civil litigation experience to DeVille Law Group. Jessica has helped settle millions of dollars in personal injury claims. Jessica has experience in car accidents, truck accidents, bike accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, products liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims. Jessica earned an Economics degree from UCLA where she was also a member of the three-time National Champion women’s water polo team. During her time at Southwestern Law School, Jessica was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and a senior member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program,...

Evan is a passionate advocate who enjoys representing individuals against large insurance companies.

He grew up riding motocross and playing hockey on California’s Central Coast. For college, Evan attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he graduated summa cum laude, accepted an invitation to speak as a graduation commencement speaker, and received the Orfalea College of Business Scholastic Achievement Award for graduating with the highest GPA in his Business Entrepreneurship concentration.

Evan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating magna cum laude with election to The Order of the Coif. While in law school, he...

Dallas Verhagen is an attorney at Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP with a practice focused on transactional business matters. Dallas represents startups and small and large businesses in various industries, including tech, retail, manufacturing, transportation, professional services, marketing and media management, cosmetics, cannabis, food and beverage, and consulting. Dallas advises entrepreneurs, startups, and small and large businesses in all areas of business law, including the formation of business entities, negotiating and drafting employment agreements, implementing employee equity incentive agreements and plans, fundraising transactions, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Dallas also serves as outside general counsel for many...

Daniel Rodriguez has a background that is different than the typical lawyer. Daniel grew up in a migrant farm-worker family. He and his family were constantly on the move, living and working in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and California. Daniel and his five siblings attended between three and five different schools each year up until college. In addition to working in the fields, Daniel later held a variety of jobs going through college and law school. To name a few, he worked as a dishwasher, worked for PG&E in their mapping department, worked as a sales person for Sears, Roebuck & Co.,...

Mr. Landheer first worked as an associate attorney in the early 80s with the Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County, California. He tried major felony cases and successfully exonerated his client in his first homicide trial. He also assisted his partner in preparing the defense in a capital case in neighboring Lake County. Additionally, he litigated and defended many marijuana cultivation cases and wrote appeals. In 1983, he moved to Santa Barbara and opened an office with his associate, former District Attorney of Mendocino County Joseph D. Allen. In 1985, he was invited to join the Santa...

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I am a magna cum laude graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. I have practiced bankruptcy law for over 40 years, working for some of the biggest and best bankruptcy firms in Southern California. I retired a few years ago and moved to Colorado but California is home so I moved back here and I'm living in Santa Barbara. I've started a website (bankruptcysage.com) to offer advice and counsel to people considering bankruptcy. I don't want to work full time but I do want to use my skills to help people who are trying to figure out this...

Blanca Zarazúa’s father, Aquilino, came to the United States in 1945 when he began working as a Bracero or guest worker in Chualar, California. Ms. Zarazua maintains her own law practice in Monterey County, California and has been in practice since 1987 when she began working as Associate Tax Counsel with Bank of America in San Francisco, California; she was a Certified Tax Specialist for 20 years. Prior to joining Bank of America, Ms. Zarazúa worked as a law clerk with the California Supreme Court in San Francisco. While still a student, Ms. Zarazúa worked for the...

I have more than 35 years of experience navigating legal issues for individuals, business owners, professionals and institutions involving: trusts and estate planning involving beneficiaries, heirs, trustees and other individuals, probate administration & litigation, business and commercial law, including business formation, corporate maintenance, mergers and dissolutions, business and civil litigation cases, including contract disputes, partnership disputes, and construction litigation, real estate law, including eminent domain, land use and zoning matters, title issues, easement disputes, real estate litigation, purchase and lease agreements.

I have offices in Bakersfield and Mammoth Lakes and service clients throughout the state of California.

My approach is simple – to provide value to your case. I am committed to providing client-centered representation and finding ways to benefit the client. I strive to return phone calls and emails within 24 hours. I am committed to keeping clients informed every step of the way. I work hard to bring your case to a timely and cost-effective resolution.

Mr. Tomlinson's experience in tax planning, tax audits and appeals and international business transactions is unmatched on California’s Central Coast. Mr. Tomlinson's practice also focuses on estate planning, trust and estate administrations, business formations and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Tomlinson received J.D. degree from Northwestern University. He began his law career as an attorney with the IRS Chief Counsel's Office. He rose to senior trial attorney with the IRS and served for a period as acting IRS Assistant Regional Counsel.

After leaving the IRS, Mr. Tomlinson served as in house counsel for several Fortune 500 corporations over a span of 18 years,...

A ‘Leading Attorney’ Who Will Protect and Promote Your Rights

My practice focuses on a wide-range of civil litigation matters, including employment, construction, business, intellectual property and tort litigation.