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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.

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October 21, 2021 06:00 AM

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

Read the full issue:

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Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Mark A. Shaw
Mark A. Shaw
Eastman & Smith LTD
Recognized since 2019
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Mark A. Shaw
Mark A. Shaw

Mark A. Shaw represents employers in workers' compensation, litigation and employment matters. He has represented both private and public sector employers before state courts and at all administrative levels before the Industrial Commission. He is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer at seminars regarding workers' compensation and employment law topics. Mr. Shaw is a member of Eastman & Smith, practicing in the Firm's Columbus, Ohio, office, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America®....

Mark A. Shaw
Mark A. Shaw
Gregory W. Stype
Gregory W. Stype
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Recognized since 2006
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Economic Development Law
Government Relations Practice
Specific Focus
Economic Development
Gregory W. Stype
Gregory W. Stype

Gregory W. Stype is a partner in the Columbus office of Barnes & Thornburg, where he is a member of the Government Services and Finance Department. With more than 30 years of experience, Gregory devotes his practice to public and infrastructure finance and economic development. Gregory has served as counsel to state government entities, including the Ohio Public Facilities Commission, the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, as well as...

Gregory W. Stype
Gregory W. Stype
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Travis J. Fulton
Philip J. Fulton Law Office
Recognized since 2025
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
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Travis J. Fulton

Travis J. Fulton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Travis J., 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 Travis J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Travis J. Fulton
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Courtney A. Zollars
The Nigh Law Group LLC
Recognized since 2026
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Family Law
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Courtney A. Zollars

Courtney A. Zollars is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Courtney A., 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 Courtney A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Courtney A. Zollars
Matthew S. Brown
Matthew S. Brown
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Recognized since 2022
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Insurance Law
Litigation - Insurance
Matthew S. Brown
Matthew S. Brown

Matthew Brown, Partner and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2008 and concentrates his practice on insurance coverage, business litigation, securities, and intellectual property. Matt represents clients in court (including hearings seeking injunctive relief), arbitration, mediation, and various regulatory and administrative proceedings. He has successfully argued cases in the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, numerous Federal Distri...

Matthew S. Brown
Matthew S. Brown
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Samuel Lillard
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC
Recognized since 2024
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Samuel Lillard

Samuel Lillard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Samuel, 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 Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Samuel Lillard
Philip K. Stovall
Philip K. Stovall
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Recognized since 2026
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Philip K. Stovall
Philip K. Stovall

Philip Stovall is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area and focuses on debtor/creditor issues, commercial and bankruptcy litigation, insolvency, workouts, and tax controversies. Phil represents debtors, creditors, and other parties in interest in commercial bankruptcy cases and in complex litigation in state and federal courts. He also advises clients with respect to out-of-court insolvency matters, including out-of-court restructurings and workouts, and in matters involving...

Philip K. Stovall
Philip K. Stovall
Joseph M. Patchen
Joseph M. Patchen
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Recognized since 2024
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Construction Law
Joseph M. Patchen
Joseph M. Patchen

Joseph M. Patchen is a Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP, representing businesses, financial institutions, owners, and professionals in business and real estate matters. His business law practice emphasizes corporation and limited liability company formation, mergers, and succession planning. His commercial real estate representation focuses on finance, construction, leasing, and acquisition. Joe joined CPM in June 1987. He serves as Chair of CPM’s Real Estate Practice Group.

Joseph M. Patchen
Joseph M. Patchen
Bryan J. Venesy
Bryan J. Venesy
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Recognized since 2016
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Leisure and Hospitality Law
Real Estate Law
Bryan J. Venesy
Bryan J. Venesy

Bryan Venesy guides clients through real estate deals with a focus on generating positive, tangible community development and client ROI. He negotiates and closes complex transactions, including real estate development, real estate finance, equity investments, affordable housing tax credits, community development, partnerships, joint ventures, leasing and general business matters. Bryan serves on the Real Estate department’s executive committee, and is co-chair of the firm’s Low-I...

Bryan J. Venesy
Bryan J. Venesy
Thomas J. Riley
Thomas J. Riley
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Recognized since 1995
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Thomas J. Riley
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
Thomas J. Riley

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