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Alison B. Torbitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Food and Beverage Law. Alison B. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Alison B. Torbitt 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 Alison B. Torbitt is held by other lawyers.

Cecily Barclay focuses her practice on land use and entitlements, real estate acquisition and development and local government law. She regularly assists landowners, developers and public agencies throughout Northern California in all aspects of acquisition, entitlement and development of land, including land use application processing, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, negotiating and securing the approval of development agreements, general plan amendments, specific plan...

Noah Phillips is an associate at Altair Law® and his law practice focuses on personal injury. He represents individuals injured in vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and in products liability and medical negligence actions, both in state and federal courts throughout California. Noah’s dexterity in applying his legal knowledge and experience has produced exceptional results in challenging personal injury, wrongful death, and wage and hour cases against corporations, and gove...

Norman F. Carlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law. Norman F. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Norman F. Carlin since 2015. 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 Norman F. Carlin is held by other lawyers.

Angel L. Garrett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Angel L. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Angel L. Garrett 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 Angel L. Garrett is held by other lawyers.

Jim Basile is a partner in Kirkland's Bay Area office. He has spent twenty-eight years as a trial lawyer, was a founding partner of Kirkland's San Francisco office and head of Kirkland's San Francisco litigation practice for over a decade. He is the partner in charge of Kirkland's Firmwide trial advocacy program and litigation attorney training program (the Kirkland Institute for Trial Advocacy). Jim is a seasoned litigator with a diverse practice focusing on high-profile, complex litigation ...

Thomas M. Sherwood’s clients include lenders, property owners, developers and users who are parties to transactions involving real property. He represents institutional lenders in negotiating and documenting construction and permanent financings and the modification of these facilities. He has also represented developers in all aspects of the development process including acquiring property, obtaining land-use entitlements, negotiating and preparing agreements with municipalities, secur...

When business partnerships, startups, and investment funds are in the throes of intra-company disputes or face claims of wrongdoing, business litigator John D. Pernick guides companies and their founders, directors, executives, and investors toward resolutions that serve their overall interests, be it through negotiation or litigation. He also represents companies and individuals in complex state and federal litigation matters and in connection with investigations by the Securities Exchange C...

Anthony B. Leuin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Anthony B. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony B. Leuin since 2021. 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 Anthony B. Leuin is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Barnett Sween is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Lisa Barnett practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Barnett Sween 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 Lisa Barnett Sween is held by other lawyers.