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The Best Lawyers in Northern California

Our 2022 Best Lawyers in Northern California publication features top-ranked legal talent in Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa.

Written by Best Lawyers

Published: October 21, 2021

The 2022 Best Lawyers in Northern California publication includes top-ranked legal talent in The Best Lawyers in America® as well as the second edition listings of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa.

In this issue, we feature Randall H. Scarlett and Scarlett Law Group, one of Northern California’s premier personal injury law firms. Traumatic brain injuries are the most life-altering injuries sustained, and Scarlett Law Group has spent more than 30 years fighting for clients to receive multi-million-dollar settlements. The needs and costly care of patients with traumatic brain injuries can be significant, but Scarlett Law Group has made it their mission to bring victims the compensation they deserve.

This issue also features:

A spotlight on 2022 San Francisco Securities / Capital Markets Law "Lawyer of the Year” Charlene “Chuck” Shimada
A look back at three ongoing court cases in Northern California involved battles in the workplace
Listings of all lawyers in Northern California listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

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Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Eric B. Kjellander

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Recognized since 2024 by

Eric B. Kjellander

Eric B. Kjellander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Eric B. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Eric B. Kjellander since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eric B. Kjellander is held by other lawyers.

Eric B. Kjellander

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Gregory J. Dunn

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Municipal Law

Specific Focus

Common Carrier

Recognized since 2007 by

Gregory J. Dunn

Gregory J. Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Gregory J. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory J. Dunn since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory J. Dunn is held by other lawyers.

Gregory J. Dunn

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Brooke E. Niedecken

Littler

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Labor Law - Management

Recognized since 2027 by

Brooke E. Niedecken

Brooke E. Niedecken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Brooke E. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Brooke E. Niedecken since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brooke E. Niedecken is held by other lawyers.

Brooke E. Niedecken

View Profile 614.463.4201

Eugene B. Lewis

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

Specific Focus

Alimony

Recognized since 2003 by

Eugene B. Lewis

Eugene B. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Eugene B. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Eugene B. Lewis since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eugene B. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

 
Eugene B. Lewis
  Website    Address    Phone Number

View Profile 614.221.4000

Jeffrey E. Kaman

Kaman & Cusimano LLC

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Community Association Law

Recognized since 2024 by

Jeffrey E. Kaman

Jeffrey E. Kaman is a partner with Kaman & Cusimano LLC and serves as Chair of the Administration Department and the firm’s Columbus Office. He is based in Columbus, Ohio, where his practice is focused on Community Association Law. Jeff earned his Juris Doctor from Cleveland Marshall College of Law after graduating with honors from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in Honors History and Political Science. Since joining Kaman & Cusimano, Jeff has worked extensively with cond...

 
Jeffrey E. Kaman
  Website    Address    Phone Number

View Profile 888.800.1042

Justin D. Cook

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Tax Law

Recognized since 2021 by

Justin D. Cook

Justin D. Cook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Justin D. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Justin D. Cook since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Justin D. Cook is held by other lawyers.

Justin D. Cook

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Mathew A. Parker

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized since 2024 by

Mathew A. Parker

Mathew may not be one of those table-pounding attorneys, but make no mistake, he is a fierce litigator. His ability to speak calmly and reasonably as well as to ask questions and actually listen to the answers makes him an especially strong negotiator and effective in advocating for his clients’ best interests. Mathew’s employment law practice is multidimensional. He defends employers against a wide range of employment claims ranging from unlawful discrimination, harassment and re...

Mathew A. Parker

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David J. Butler

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Recognized since 2014 by

David J. Butler

David J. Butler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. David J. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Butler since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David J. Butler is held by other lawyers.

David J. Butler

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Marc J. Kessler

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Franchise Law

Litigation - Health Care

Specific Focus

Sports

Recognized since 2012 by

Marc J. Kessler

Marc J. Kessler is an experienced trial lawyer who is widely regarded as one of the nation’s preeminent business litigators. He has extensive experience with large scale, “bet-the-company” matters and is widely recognized for his ability to handle the most complex and critical litigation issues . Marc’s expertise includes complex commercial transactions, procurement, healthcare, trade secrets and non-competition, product liability, business torts, real estate, intellec...

 
Marc J. Kessler
  Website    Email    Address    Phone Number

View Profile 614.221.0240

Bradley P. Koffel

Koffel & Nesbitt

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

DUI / DWI Defense

Recognized since 2008 by

Bradley P. Koffel

I am an attorney - but I am a person first. I represent sons and daughters, husbands and wives, mothers and fathers. I represent people with a story to tell. People who are falsely accused or over-charged. My passion is to find their narrative that exonerates or mitigates criminal charges that have been filed against them. I know that use and abuse of drugs and alcohol contribute to 90% of the problems facing my clients. I know that many of my clients have mental health or emotional wellness ...

 
Bradley P. Koffel
  Website    Address    Phone Number

View Profile 614.675.4845

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