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Ariel Sosna is a family law attorney serving clients in San Francisco, California through Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP . Before establishing her own practice, she worked at a San Francisco law firm representing individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters. Her practice includes divorce , child custody , child support , spousal support , property division, and other complex family law disputes. In addition to litigation, Ariel has substantial experience in mediation and collab...

Felicia Gilbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Felicia practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Felicia Gilbert 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 Felicia Gilbert is held by other lawyers.

Richard H. Schoenberger has enjoyed remarkable success in his 33 year legal career. His outstanding skills and presence in the courtroom have made him one of the most highly respected trial lawyers in California. In an article printed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, an opponent was quoted as follows: “Schoenberger is everything that a good plaintiff’s lawyer should be: ethical, professional and smart, and he works hard.” At various times he has held or shared the record fo...

Kristine Keala Meredith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kristine Keala practices law in Redwood City, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kristine Keala Meredith 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 Kristine Keala Meredith is held by other lawyers.

Walter M. Stella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Walter M. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Walter M. Stella since 2013. 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 Walter M. Stella is held by other lawyers.

Aileen M. McGrath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Aileen M. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Aileen M. McGrath 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 Aileen M. McGrath is held by other lawyers.

After leading BigLaw teams for years in high stakes and precedent setting cases in U.S. courts and international arbitration tribunals, Mr. Chao in May 2019 launched a boutique enabling him to sit as arbitrator, mediator, and special master, and to handle selected litigation matters. He was a partner for 29 years at a 1,000 lawyer global firm, where he founded and led the international litigation and arbitration practice; and for 6 years, he served as the U.S. head of the international arbitr...

Julie focuses on environmental and land use counseling and litigation for complex development projects. She resolves issues that arise under the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, federal and state species protection statutes, and a range of other local, state and federal statutes and common law doctrines that affect land use. An experienced litigator in California and federal courts, Julie defends projects and uses this experienc...

Gwenneth O'Hara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Natural Resources Law. Gwenneth practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Gwenneth O'Hara 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 Gwenneth O'Hara is held by other lawyers.

Marv Pearlstein represents some of the most successful and active real estate development companies and investment firms in their acquisition, development, construction, financing, management and disposition of real property. He has substantial experience in representing these clients in every major real estate product area, including multifamily, office, commercial, industrial and hospitality. Marv’s work with real estate developers and investors includes entity formation strategy and ...