Richard R. Patch

Valerie Bantner Peo focuses her practice on creditors’ rights and commercial litigation with significant experience at the trial and appellate levels in bankruptcy, federal and state court. She regularly represents financial institutions, including agribusiness lenders and alternative lenders, software licensors, commercial landlords and tenants, equipment lessors, officers and directors, companies in distress, and creditor committees and other fiduciaries.

Norman F. Carlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law and Oil and Gas Law. Norman F., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Norman F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Kevin D. Reese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Kevin D., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole Webb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Nicole, 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 Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stacie Polashuk Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Stacie Polashuk, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stacie Polashuk is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick J. Devine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Patrick J., 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 Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristine Keala Meredith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kristine Keala, who practices law in Redwood City, California, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristine Keala is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mitchell S. Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Mitchell S., 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 Mitchell S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Teresa Goebel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Teresa, 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 Teresa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.