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Jim Larsen received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1986. He has tried numerous jury and court cases and has argued at the appellate level in California and Oregon. Jim’s case results include many recoveries for his clients in excess of $1,000,000. He joined the firm in 1988. Bar Admissions: California, 1987 U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1987 U.S. Federal Court, ...

Jeffrey G. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Jeffrey G. practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey G. Lewis 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 Jeffrey G. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

Ralph Jacobson received his law degree from Stanford University in 1969. His concentration has been in personal injury and employment litigation for over 30 years. He has written numerous articles for the CEB Civil Litigation Reporter, a leading professional journal for attorneys. One such article was cited by the California Supreme Court in an opinion. Ralph has served as a consultant to Bancroft Whitney, a leading legal text publisher, for its California Civil Practice Series. He has lectur...

Michael L. Rains is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Michael L. practices law in Pleasant Hill, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael L. Rains since 2019. 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 Michael L. Rains is held by other lawyers.

Philip A. Schnayerson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Philip A. practices law in Hayward, California Best Lawyers has recognized Philip A. Schnayerson since 1987. 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 Philip A. Schnayerson is held by other lawyers.

Andy Gillin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He is a co-author of California Government Tort Liability Practice, published by California Continuing Education of the Bar. He has written and lectured in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury law for numerous organizations. Andy’s case results include many recoveries for his clients in excess of $1,000,000. Bar Admissions: State of...

Linda M. Anderson is a Partner at Flicker Kerin LLP in San Ramon, California. Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Anderson represents clients in a broad range of family law matters, including divorce , child custody and visitation , child and spousal support, property characterization and division , and complex high-asset disputes . Ms. Anderson works with individuals and families throughout the Bay Area on matters involving f...

Casey Kaufman only represents people who have been physically injured or financially wronged by the actions of others. He typically brings suit against insurance companies, government entities, large corporate interests, and product/medical device/pharmaceutical manufacturers. Casey proudly represents individuals, not corporate interests, in the many states where he practices law.Casey is very active in local and state legal associations focused on consumer safety and access to justice. He is...

Garrett Dillon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Garrett practices law in Oakland, California Best Lawyers has recognized Garrett Dillon 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 Garrett Dillon is held by other lawyers.

Since 1982, Jon Wactor has focused his legal practice on resolving environmental issues affecting real estate developers, landowners, lenders, manufacturers, mining companies, and other stakeholders operating under federal, state, and local environmental programs. He is based in Oakland, California and practices with Wactor Environmental Law Group PC. Jon has handled the environmental aspects of more than 150 large commercial, industrial, and residential real estate developments across the Un...