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Roberta Taylor Winston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Roberta Taylor practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Roberta Taylor Winston 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 Roberta Taylor Winston is held by other lawyers.

John Rice, a former federal prosecutor, represents both individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex white collar matters, including SEC enforcement actions, anti-money laundering and bank secrecy act compliance matters, and foreign corrupt practices act investigations. Mr. Rice is an experienced litigator who has tried numerous cases to verdict, including dozens of federal jury trials, and argued cases before federal appellate courts. His practice focuses on white-collar criminal ...

Douglas A. Pettit has extensive trial and litigation experience in the areas of civil litigation, business litigation, and professional liability. He has tried over 50 cases in California. His extraordinary record of favorable outcomes and exemplary client service has resulted in recognition by his peers over the years. He was inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2007 as the youngest member of the San Diego Chapter and has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating f...

Damian Dolin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Damian practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Damian Dolin 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 Damian Dolin is held by other lawyers.

Brian M. Kramer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Brian M. practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Brian M. Kramer 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 Brian M. Kramer is held by other lawyers.

Marnie Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Marnie practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Marnie Smith since 2016. 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 Marnie Smith is held by other lawyers.

Laura Nichols is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s San Diego office, and a member of the Tax, Benefits and Estate Planning practice group. Ms. Nichols is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is also certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. Only approximately five percent of California’s attorneys are certified as specialists...

Helen is a partner in the private client and tax team at Withers Bergman LLP. She is a trusts and estates attorney who focuses on exempt organizations and international tax planning for inbound and outbound transactions. She assists clients in all aspects of estate planning, estate and trust administration and charitable planning. Helen brings a diversity of experience to her clients. After graduating from Stanford Law School, she practiced international corporate tax law in China and Califor...

Ryan H. Nell is an employment attorney responsible for representing California employers statewide in both counseling and comprehensive litigation support. With the ever-changing landscape of California and federal employment law, Ryan prides himself on assisting clients in staying ahead of the curve in an effort to avoid legal trouble before it arises. He has extensive experience representing clients in harassment, retaliation, and discrimination matters, as well as large-scale wage and hour...

Randy Grossman is a trial lawyer who has tried more than 80 cases to verdict. He represents corporations, officers, directors, and employees in both complex civil litigation and as a white-collar criminal defense attorney. Randy's diverse litigation experience includes class actions, employment law, securities, unfair competition, and complex fraud matters. Randy has tried cases in federal and state courts and represented clients in complex administrative proceedings. Among other litigation m...