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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.

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.

Anne B. Davies is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Anne B. practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized Anne B. Davies 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 Anne B. Davies is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Andrea A. Wirum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Andrea A. practices law in Lafayette, California Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea A. Wirum since 1995. 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 Andrea A. Wirum is held by other lawyers.

John E. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John E. practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized John E. Hill 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 John E. Hill is held by other lawyers.

Founding Partner On January 16, 2025,, Gary Gwilliam received the first ever, Legend of The Law, Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Alameda Contra Costs Trial Lawyers Association. Gary Gwilliam is considered one of the best consumer trial attorneys in the state. His reputation and skill in representing seriously injured plaintiffs is well known. He has tried over 180 jury cases, of which almost 150 were plaintiff civil personal injury cases. He has handled major cases in every area o...

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...

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...