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Michael L. Rains is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Michael L. practices law in Pleasant Hill, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael L. Rains since 2019. 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 Michael L. Rains is held by other lawyers.

Luke Ellis is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a past and current selection for California Super Lawyers as well as The Best Lawyers in America. In 2012, he was selected as one of the Top 100 Attorneys Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Ellis was named Lawyer of the Year for 2014-Personal Injury, by Best Lawyers of America. In 2014 he was selected as one of the ‘Lions of Litigation’ by Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall), University of California. Mr. Ellis has one of the...

Linda M. Anderson is a Partner at Flicker Kerin LLP in San Ramon, California. Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Anderson represents clients in a broad range of family law matters, including divorce , child custody and visitation , child and spousal support, property characterization and division , and complex high-asset disputes . Ms. Anderson works with individuals and families throughout the Bay Area on matters involving f...

Since 1982, Jon Wactor has focused his legal practice on resolving environmental issues affecting real estate developers, landowners, lenders, manufacturers, mining companies, and other stakeholders operating under federal, state, and local environmental programs. He is based in Oakland, California and practices with Wactor Environmental Law Group PC. Jon has handled the environmental aspects of more than 150 large commercial, industrial, and residential real estate developments across the Un...

Ralph Jacobson received his law degree from Stanford University in 1969. His concentration has been in personal injury and employment litigation for over 30 years. He has written numerous articles for the CEB Civil Litigation Reporter, a leading professional journal for attorneys. One such article was cited by the California Supreme Court in an opinion. Ralph has served as a consultant to Bancroft Whitney, a leading legal text publisher, for its California Civil Practice Series. He has lectur...

Lisa Conforti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Lisa practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Conforti since 2026. 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 Lisa Conforti is held by other lawyers.

David C. Erb is a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and the Principal in charge of Flicker Kerin LLP ’s East Bay office in San Ramon, California. His practice focuses on family law matters involving complex financial and property division issues , including founder’s stock, stock options, restricted stock, venture capital interests, closely held bus...

Mark L. Venardi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Mark L. practices law in Walnut Creek, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Venardi since 2025. 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 Mark L. Venardi is held by other lawyers.

Shana has achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in recovery for classes in antitrust matters, and has been named a Northern California Super Lawyer and top California antitrust attorney. CURRENT ROLE Partner, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP Managing Partner of Hagens Berman’s Berkeley office Practice is devoted entirely to representing plaintiffs in complex litigation, and primarily in the areas of antitrust and unfair competition RECENT SUCCESS Ms. Scarlett has played a leading role...

Andy Gillin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He is a co-author of California Government Tort Liability Practice, published by California Continuing Education of the Bar. He has written and lectured in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury law for numerous organizations. Andy’s case results include many recoveries for his clients in excess of $1,000,000. Bar Admissions: State of...