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John A. Hartog is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. John A. practices law in Orinda, California Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Hartog since 2006. 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 John A. Hartog 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...

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.

Bennett Lee is a founding member of Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino, and manages the firm's San Francisco office. Bennett is a recognized expert in federal government contracting on issues ranging from compliance, bid protests, to claim preparation, pricing, and dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in claim preparation, prosecution and dispute resolution on federal, state, municipal and private contracts.

Brittney N. Sturtevant is a Principal at Flicker Kerin LLP in San Ramon, California, and a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is focused on Family Law matters, including divorce , child custody and visitation , child and spousal support, property characterization and division , and complex high-asset cases. Ms. Sturtevant represents clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in a wide range of family law matt...

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.

As a partner at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer, Rob Schwartz exclusively represents plaintiffs in employment, civil rights, and personal injury cases throughout California. Mr. Schwartz received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Michigan. An idealist, he decided to attend law school to focus on social justice and environmental issues. Mr. Schwartz attended the University of Oregon School of Law, receiving certificates in public service law, pro bono, ...

Jim Larsen received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1986. He has tried numerous jury and court cases and has argued at the appellate level in California and Oregon. Jim’s case results include many recoveries for his clients in excess of $1,000,000. He joined the firm in 1988. Bar Admissions: California, 1987 U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1987 U.S. Federal Court, ...

Shane R. Ford is a family law attorney with The Ford Firm PC in Oakland, California. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the area of Family Law since 2019, based on peer-review evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal field. Mr. Ford represents clients in a wide range of family law matters and is actively involved in organizations connected to the practice of family law throughout California. His professional involvement includes service on the Board...

Garrett Dillon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Garrett practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized Garrett Dillon 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 Garrett Dillon is held by other lawyers.