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Charles (“Chuck”) Dyke leads the firm’s national ERISA Litigation practice. His experience includes defending complex breach of fiduciary duty claims, litigating pension plan termination cases, and handling appellate matters. Chuck also has significant experience litigating trade secrets and complex commercial cases. He has been recognized as a “Northern California Super Lawyer” each year since 2007 and is listed in Best Lawyers in America . Chuck speaks and writ...

Julie A. Divola is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Julie A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Doug Straus is Shareholder and Chair of Litigation for Buchalter’s San Francisco office. He focuses his practice on high-stakes commercial litigation in the areas of financial services, real estate development and lending, solid waste management and healthcare. Mr. Straus represents both private and public sector clients in dispute resolution in business, real estate, and public sector conflicts.

Conte Cicala is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Conte, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Conte is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica K. Nall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jessica K., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michelle Barrett Falconer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Michelle, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Rechtschaffen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Scott, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dena Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Litigation - Antitrust and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Dena, 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 Dena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Manuel Fishman is a Shareholder in Buchalter Nemer's Real Estate Practice Group in San Francisco. Mr. Fishman focuses his practice on representing real estate developers, owners and secured lenders in the acquisition, sale and financing of commercial properties. In addition, he has an active leasing practice representing owners of several major office buildings in San Francisco, including the Transamerica Pyramid, as well as tenants in lease and sublease transactions. His expertise includes l...