Jonathan E. Davis

Holding Corporations Accountable Robert J. Nelson has played a leading role in the firm’s False Claims Act (fraud against the government law), automotive , defective products , mass torts , tobacco , consumer fraud and environmental cases, taking on many of the world’s largest corporations and holding them accountable. He has served as court-appointed Lead or Co-Lead Counsel in numerous state and federal coordinated proceedings, as well as in more than 40 class actions. Robert lik...

Lou Cisz concentrates his practice on insolvency, restructuring debts, creditors’ remedies and related litigation. His clients include lenders, special servicers, manufacturers, vendors, contractors, health care companies, insurers, indenture trustees, buyers and sellers of assets and business ventures in a large cross-section of industries. Mr. Cisz has also worked in the food and beverage industry and has represented clients in that industry throughout his career. He has represented p...

Matthew I. Kreeger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Matthew I., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Valerie N. Rose is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Valerie N., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valerie N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily Martinez Lieban is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Emily Martinez, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily Martinez is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John R. Heisse II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. John R., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kiana Moradi is a Partner with Moradi Neufer LLP in San Francisco, California. Her practice focuses on representing California senior executives and their spouses in high-asset divorce matters and contested child custody disputes . Kiana approaches each case with care and diligence, helping clients address complex legal and financial issues while planning for the next stage of their lives. In addition to divorce and custody matters, Kiana regularly assists individuals and families with family...

Alison Sundberg Telleen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Alison Sundberg, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison Sundberg is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christian R. Jagusch, MD, JD, joined the legal team at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger after a distinguished medical career as an Emergency Medicine Specialist. He began his academic journey at Creighton University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry summa cum laude and continued his academic success at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his postgraduate training at the Los Angeles County and University of Southern Cali...

Tom Burke concentrates his practice on media, entertainment and intellectual property litigation and counseling. He has over 23 years of litigation experience in the trial and appellate courts including multiple appearances in the California Supreme Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and California’s Courts of Appeal. Tom's clients include: Amazon.com, The Bakersfield Californian, California Newspaper Publishers Association, CBS, Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Investigati...