Guy O. Kornblum

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.

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...

Casey Kaufman only represents people who have been physically injured or financially wronged by the actions of others. He typically brings suit against insurance companies, government entities, large corporate interests, and product/medical device/pharmaceutical manufacturers. Casey proudly represents individuals, not corporate interests, in the many states where he practices law.Casey is very active in local and state legal associations focused on consumer safety and access to justice. He is...

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...

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, ...

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

Jeffrey G. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Jeffrey G. practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey G. Lewis 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 Jeffrey G. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

Donna T. Gibbs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Donna T. practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized Donna T. Gibbs since 2008. 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 Donna T. Gibbs is held by other lawyers.