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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

Amy M. McKinlay

McKinlay Law Offices

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

Recognized since 2020 by

Amy M. McKinlay

Amy M. McKinlay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Amy M., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

 
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Douglas M. Oldham

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Recognized since 2023 by

Douglas M. Oldham

Doug Oldham advises employers of all sizes on a broad range of fair employment and wage and hour policies and practices to avoid disputes with employees. When those disputes are inevitable, Doug represents employers in employment discrimination and wage and hour litigation in courts across the country. Since joining the firm more than a decade ago, Doug has accumulated significant labor and employment litigation experience. Doug is actively involved in briefing motions for summary judgment, m...

Douglas M. Oldham

Joseph R. Durham

Eastman & Smith LTD

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Litigation - Environmental

Recognized since 2018 by

Joseph R. Durham

Joseph R. Durham is a member of Eastman & Smith and has represented cities, counties, local health districts, solid waste management districts, townships and villages in environmental law and litigation and public health law. Mr. Durham has represented clients before the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Review Appeals Commission, Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Ohio Real Estate Commission, county boards of revision (real e...

Joseph R. Durham

R. Leland Evans

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Railroad Law

Specific Focus

Defendants

Recognized since 2008 by

R. Leland Evans

R. Leland Evans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Railroad Law. R. Leland, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Leland is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

 
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Kathryn S. Wallrabenstein

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Recognized since 2026 by

Kathryn S. Wallrabenstein

Kathryn S. Wallrabenstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Kathryn S., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

 
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Paul Garinger

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Recognized since 2025 by

Paul Garinger

Paul Garinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Paul, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Garinger

Steven M. Loewengart

Fisher Phillips LLP

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Specific Focus

COVID-19

Recognized since 2019 by

Steven M. Loewengart

Steven M. Loewengart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steven M., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven M. Loewengart

Thomas J. Riley

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized since 1995 by

Thomas J. Riley

Thomas J. Riley focuses his practice on business and corporate law as well as wealth transfer planning. He counsels small to midsize closely held manufacturing and distribution enterprises and professional practices on matters including tax planning, contract negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions. T.J. has experience handling multi-employee union plans, master and prototype plans for sponsoring organizations, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). He also advises owners on successio...

 
Thomas J. Riley
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Pamela S. Krivda

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized since 2011 by

Pamela S. Krivda

Pamela S. Krivda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Pamela S., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pamela S. Krivda

Erik J. Rickard

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Recognized since 2024 by

Erik J. Rickard

Erik J. Rickard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Erik J., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erik J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erik J. Rickard

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