Craig Needham

Chris Berka is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with a practice focusing on environmental, real estate, energy, natural resources, product liability and contract matters. He has resolved more than two hundred cases for clients in a range of industries and sectors, including technology, aerospace, oil and natural gas, wind energy, real estate development, pharmaceuticals, higher education, transportation, news media, mining and consumer products. In addition to his litigation practice, Chr...

A seasoned trial lawyer with significant experience in both state and federal courts in Santa Clara County, Bill’s expertise in representing businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation has provided clients many noteworthy results. In addition, Bill works with individuals and families in cases involving litigation such as will contests, trust disputes, and related issues. Bill is often called into family law matters when specific litigation expertise is required in cases where...

Mark Selwyn is a partner in the Litigation/Controversy Department. He joined the firm in 1994. Mr. Selwyn’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation. Major corporations have relied on him to litigate biomedical, electrical, chemical, mechanical, and business method patents involving a diverse array of technologies, including wireless communications, electronic commerce, digital cameras, solid state disk drives, location sensing, biosensors, water and wastewater filtration, i...

Patrick Hammon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Patrick practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Hammon 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 Patrick Hammon is held by other lawyers.

After almost forty years at "Big Law" firms, Lester Brown opened his own firm on October 1, 2024. Les offers deep knowledge and insights in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on representing policyholders in challenging insurance coverage disputes, achieving substantial recoveries for his clients. Les has served a diverse range of clients including electric and gas utilities, tech firms, telecommunications companies, chemical and oil corporations, as well as manufacturers, landlords,...

Robert F. McCauley III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Robert F. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Robert F. McCauley III 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 Robert F. McCauley III is held by other lawyers.

Craig A. Becker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Craig A. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Craig A. Becker since 2023. 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 Craig A. Becker is held by other lawyers.

Marisa C. San Filippo is a Principal at Flicker Kerin LLP in Menlo Park, California. Her practice is devoted exclusively to family law matters throughout the Bay Area, including divorce , legal separation , child custody and visitation , p roperty characterization and division , child and spousal support, paternity matters , and pre-marital and post-marital agreements . She is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in family law and is a Fellow of the American Aca...

Breann Robowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Breann practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Breann Robowski 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 Breann Robowski is held by other lawyers.

James F. Valentine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. James F. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized James F. Valentine since 2018. 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 James F. Valentine is held by other lawyers.