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Brian A. Sutherland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Brian A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karen A. Spindler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Karen A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elinor Leary is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients and guiding them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She founded First Person Legal in 2025 and focuses her practice on complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a record of achieving significant verdicts and settlements for individuals and families facing life-altering harm. Elinor is known for her compassionate approach and unwavering advocacy. She takes the time to ...

Andrew’s practice focuses on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases resulting from dangerous products, police shootings, ski accidents, medical malpractice, big-rig collisions, and automobile/motorcycle accidents. He also handles cases involving negligent security, premises liability, and dangerous conditions of property. Andrew graduated magna cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received numerous acad...

Nimish R. Desai is a partner specializing in False Claims Act, class action, and environmental torts cases, and has helped secure over a billion dollars in settlements and recoveries through his case work. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as a “Super Lawyer” for every year from 2013-2021. He has also been repeatedly named to Best Lawyers’ list of outstanding practitioners in the field of Qui Tam law. Nimish is a leading False Claims Act lawyer, seeking j...

Kevin E. Nolt is a San Francisco-based attorney at Trucker Huss APC whose practice focuses on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and qualified retirement plans. He advises clients on a broad range of retirement plan matters involving defined benefit plans, including traditional pension and cash balance plans, as well as defined contribution plans such as 401(k), profit sharing, ESOP , and money purchase pension plans. Kevin also counsels clients on plans maintained by tax-exempt organizations, pub...

Richard H. Schoenberger has enjoyed remarkable success in his 33 year legal career. His outstanding skills and presence in the courtroom have made him one of the most highly respected trial lawyers in California. In an article printed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, an opponent was quoted as follows: “Schoenberger is everything that a good plaintiff’s lawyer should be: ethical, professional and smart, and he works hard.” At various times he has held or shared the record fo...

Mr. Kevane is the managing partner of the firm's San Francisco office. He has worked on transactional and bankruptcy matters with clients from a variety of industries, and is listed among the "Best Lawyers in America" and "San Francisco's Best Lawyers" for his work in bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights law. He has also been named a "Northern California Super Lawyer" every year since 2004 in a peer survey conducted by Law & Politics and the publishers of San Francisco magazine, an honor...

Marsha Laine Dungog is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Marsha Laine, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marsha Laine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Bradford Huss has practiced in the employee benefits field for more than forty years, focusing on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA . Based in San Francisco, California, Mr. Huss represents clients in ERISA litigation, fiduciary responsibility matters, qualified pension and profit-sharing plans, and Department of Labor investigations as part of the legal team at Trucker Huss APC . Mr. Huss also serves as a private mediator in ERISA litigation matters and has been appoint...