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John P. Cleary is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. John P. practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Cleary 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 John P. Cleary is held by other lawyers.

Danielle Hultenius Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Danielle Hultenius practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Hultenius Moore since 2020. 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 Danielle Hultenius Moore is held...

Jeff is considered a preeminent land use lawyer in San Diego, assisting his clients navigate the legal, regulatory, and ever-increasing political challenges inherent in the entitlement of high-profile and controversial development projects. During these challenging times, Jeff is guiding his clients through uncharted waters by assisting those currently processing entitlements, and working diligently to preserve or extend those entitlements threatened by expiration. He continues to effectively...

Partner Alexis S. Gutierrez is the Chair of HFM's Litigation Department, in addition to serving on the firm’s Executive and Management Committees. With over 20 years of first chair experience, Mr. Gutierrez provides business and employment counseling and complex commercial litigation support to public and private entities, and non-profit organizations. He enjoys Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating (“AV Preeminent”) for Legal Ability and General-Ethical Standards. ...

Steven A. Goldfarb, a former longtime co-chair of Hahn Loeser’s national Litigation Practice Area , is a skilled and highly acclaimed trial lawyer practicing in California and Ohio with experience representing companies and individuals across the country in diverse business litigation matters. In addition to leading the firm’s well-recognized Class Action and Title Insurance Industry Teams, Steve has significant experience in unfair competition/trade secrets, insurance coverage/ba...

Michael (Mike) is a partner in the San Diego office, former chair of the Tax and Joint Venture practice, and a member of the firm's Strategic Planning Committee. He advises clients in development, finance, and tax matters. Mike also has vast experience in the acquisition, development, joint venture, and financing of industrial, data center, senior and assisted living, shopping center, hospitality, and all manner of commercial real estate projects. His clients include some of the nation's lead...

Donald Sheppard is certified as a legal specialist in immigration and nationality law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Sheppard’s typical clients are companies in the high tech and start-up industries seeking to hire the brightest and best talent which includes foreign nationals who need employment sponsorship in a variety of professional fields. He works closely with client companies’ HR professionals, talent partners, corporate legal counsels, ma...

Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr. is a founding partner of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire. He specializes in plaintiffs' litigation with an emphasis in business disputes, condemnation, and major injury cases. A tenacious litigator, Bartolotta is recognized annually by Woodward/White as one of the Best Lawyers in America -- a recognition he's received every year since 1987. "There's really no secret about what I do," he says, "I really do care for my clients; each case gets a piece of my soul." Bartolot...

Jesse Ferrantella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jesse practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse Ferrantella 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 Jesse Ferrantella is held by other lawyers.

Bing Ai Ph.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Bing practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Bing Ai Ph.D. since 2016. 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 Bing Ai Ph.D. is held by other lawyers.