Melissa R. Karlsten

Andrew’s practice focuses on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases resulting from dangerous products, police shootings, ski accidents, medical malpractice, big-rig collisions, and automobile/motorcycle accidents. He also handles cases involving negligent security, premises liability, and dangerous conditions of property. Andrew graduated magna cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received numerous acad...

Stanton D. Wong is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Stanton D. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stanton D. Wong since 2005. 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 Stanton D. Wong is held by other lawyers.

A partner in Lieff Cabraser’s San Francisco office, Lin Chan’s successes include representing consumers (indirect purchasers) seeking justice for an alleged conspiracy to fix the prices of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Consumer plaintiffs achieved settlements totaling over $113 million. She also represented California consumers and third party payors charging that brand name and generic drug manufacturers conspired to restrain competition in the sale of Bayer’s blockbu...

As the chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy group since its inception in 2016, Michael W. Sobol leads novel and challenging consumer protection class action lawsuits of first impression. Within the last few years, Michael’s cases have recovered over one billion dollars and have reformed the business practices for the benefit of tens of millions consumers nationwide. A two-time California Daily Journal “Top Cybersecurity Lawyer,” in 2025 Michael wa...

Ashley Klein is a renowned commercial and residential real estate litigator with extensive trial, arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) experience. Ashley represents real estate developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), property management companies, landlords, and homeowners. My focus I regularly represent clients in contract and commercial litigation, purchase and sale and co-ownership disputes, landlord-tenant matters, non-disclosure and misrepresentatio...

Nora Sheriff is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s San Francisco office and a member of the Firm’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group. With decades of experience in the energy industry, Ms. Sheriff focuses her practice on electric and natural gas regulatory and administrative litigation, legislative efforts, and end-use contractual transactions; she works to ensure clean energy tools are available for large end-use customer use to help mitigate the impacts of the high cost of...

Christopher L. Wanger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Christopher L. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Wanger 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 Christopher L. Wanger is held by other lawyers.

Ivo Keller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Ivo practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ivo Keller since 2026. 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 Ivo Keller is held by other lawyers.

Justin D. Hovey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions. Justin D. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Justin D. Hovey since 2024. 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 Justin D. Hovey is held by other lawyers.

James J. Brosnahan is named among the top 30 trial lawyers in the United States, according to the Legal 500 US . A lion of the trial bar , James J. Brosnahan is one of the most respected and recognized trial lawyers in the United States. Mr. Brosnahan has more than 50 years of experience in both civil and criminal trial work. He regularly undertakes complex cases that are about to go to trial. He has tried, to conclusion, 150 cases. The cases have ranged from anti-trust to wire fraud and from...