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Matthew Francois is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Matthew, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

C. Jean Ryan is Of Counsel in Buchalter’s San Francisco office and a member of the Tax, Benefits and Estate Planning practice group. Ms. Ryan concentrates her practice on general tax matters, which include tax planning for businesses, as well as tax and estate planning for high net worth individuals. With over four decades of experience, Ms. Ryan has a broad tax practice with many areas of expertise. She counsels her clients on corporate, partnership, individual, real estate, gift and e...

David W. Herbst is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. David W., who practices law in Redwood City, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Buck B. Endemann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Buck B., 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 Buck B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan von Herrmann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Susan, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Hankins tries cases involving intellectual property, employment, and other disputes. Steve was hooked on trial advocacy right after college when he worked with a group of busy personal injury trial attorneys. There were many trials, each one requiring empathy, creativity, forensic legwork, and nuanced advocacy. Raised by English teachers and artists, these skills come naturally to Steve. After 25 years of practice, Steve still enjoys more than anything else the careful preparation and f...

When business partnerships, startups, and investment funds are in the throes of intra-company disputes or face claims of wrongdoing, business litigator John D. Pernick guides companies and their founders, directors, executives, and investors toward resolutions that serve their overall interests, be it through negotiation or litigation. He also represents companies and individuals in complex state and federal litigation matters and in connection with investigations by the Securities Exchange C...

Charles R. Olson is a partner with Lubin Olson in San Francisco, California . His practice focuses on Land Use and Zoning Law, real estate , affordable housing , and related litigation. Mr. Olson represents developers, institutions, and property owners in matters involving land use entitlements, regulatory compliance, project approvals, and real estate transactions throughout San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Northern California. Mr. Olson assists clients with obtaining discretionary approvals...

David S. Bloch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. David S., 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 David S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.