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Thomas B. Rupp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Thomas B. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas B. Rupp 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 Thomas B. Rupp is hel...

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 ...

Dan Drachler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Antitrust. Dan practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Dan Drachler 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 Dan Drachler is held by other lawyers.

Jay Weill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Jay practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jay Weill 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 Jay Weill is held by other lawyers.

Patrick J. Devine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Patrick J. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Devine 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 Patrick J. Devine is held by other lawyers.

Arturo González is chair of Morrison & Foerster’s Commercial Litigation and Trial Practice Group and a former co-chair of our Litigation Department. He is a trial lawyer who specializes in high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation. Mr. González has successfully defended three trials where the plaintiffs sought more than $1 billion in damages, including a trade secrets case on behalf of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. That lawsuit was filed by Silvaco Data Systems, and...

Michael O’Bryan is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department. His practice focuses on U.S. and international mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including “going private” and other related party transactions. He has been involved in more than 350 M&A transactions, advising companies, boards, and special committees, as well as investment banks, in both negotiated and contested transactions. Mr. O’Bryan has worked extensive...

Richard J. Nelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Richard J. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Nelson 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 Richard J. Nelson is held by other lawyers.

Stephen C. Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Stephen C. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen C. Ryan 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 Stephen C. Ryan is held by other lawyers.

Andrew’s practice focuses on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases resulting from dangerous products, police shootings, ski accidents, medical malpractice, big-rig collisions, and automobile/motorcycle accidents. He also handles cases involving negligent security, premises liability, and dangerous conditions of property. Andrew graduated magna cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received numerous acad...