Laura S. Van Zandt

Valerie N. Rose is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Valerie N. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Valerie N. Rose 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 Valerie N. Rose is held by other lawyers.

Cecily Barclay focuses her practice on land use and entitlements, real estate acquisition and development and local government law. She regularly assists landowners, developers and public agencies throughout Northern California in all aspects of acquisition, entitlement and development of land, including land use application processing, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, negotiating and securing the approval of development agreements, general plan amendments, specific plan...

Ben Riley is a Principal of the firm and serves on its Executive Committee. He has tried nearly 30 cases to verdict including jury trials, court trials, and complex arbitrations. His practice focuses on Intellectual Property Litigation, including patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks and license disputes. He also has an active practice in Business Litigation, including class action defense, defense of “consumer claims” under the Lanham Act and unfair competition statutes,...

Dana Finberg serves as first-chair trial counsel in all manner of civil litigation. He brings proven skill and favorable outcomes to litigating trade secret, patent, trademark, trade dress, and copyright cases throughout the United States. His practice also encompasses a wide variety of complex civil litigation matters, including breach of contract and business tort cases, class action defense (including in website accessibility cases under the ADA), and Voting Rights Act litigation. Moreover...

Constance E. Norton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Constance E. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Constance E. Norton 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 Constance E. Norton is held by other lawyers.

David W. Herbst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. David W. practices law in Redwood City, California Best Lawyers has recognized David W. Herbst since 2021. 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 David W. Herbst is held by other lawyers.

William F. Tarantino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Natural Resources Law. William F. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized William F. Tarantino 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 William F. Tarantino is held by other lawyers.

Neil Sekhri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Neil practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Neil Sekhri 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 Neil Sekhri is held by other lawyers.

Colin T. Kemp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Colin T. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Colin T. Kemp since 2021. 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 Colin T. Kemp 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...