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Mike Schoenfeld’s practice actively involves all aspects of the construction industry, both federal and state, from drafting and negotiating of contract language, licensing issues, bid protests, consultation during construction and through dispute resolution. Mike’s clients include public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, construction managers, and consultants. Matters frequently involve issues concerning contract claims, delay, loss of ...

Cary Palmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cary practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Cary Palmer 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 Cary Palmer is held by other lawyers.

James (Jim) Dyer is the firm’s Chief Financial Officer and Managing Shareholder of the Sacramento office of Buchalter. With more than 30 years of experience as a corporate and bank regulatory lawyer and a background in public accounting, Mr. Dyer serves as outside general counsel to a number of business enterprises ranging from privately held businesses to a publicly-traded company, including financial institutions.

Robert Buccola is a managing and founding partner of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP and is a native of Sacramento. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Robert has been recognized by San Francisco Magazine as one of Northern California's Super Lawyers, which names attorneys in each state who have received the highest point totals, through both peer review and the independent research of Law & Polit...

Kaitlyn L. Lavaroni is a principal in the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counsel. She practices before the National Labor Relations Board, and state and federal agencies and courts. Kaitlyn has defended companies against unfair labor practice charges and litigation brought by labor unions before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and in labor arbitrations. She ...

Catherine Oh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Catherine practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine Oh 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 Catherine Oh is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin M. Ebbink is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Benjamin M. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin M. Ebbink 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 Benjamin M. Ebbink is held by other lawyers.

Kurt A. Kappes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kurt A. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kurt A. Kappes 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 Kurt A. Kappes is held by other lawyers.

Timothy Long is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Timothy practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Long since 2022. 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 Timothy Long is held by other lawyers.

Mary Martinelli, C.F.L.S.* leads the Family Law Practice Team at Murphy Austin. She is a State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Family Law Specialist with more than 35 years of experience representing clients statewide in complex family law matters. Mary’s practice focuses on dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, domestic violence, writs, appeals, and corporate consulting...