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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...

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

Matthew Gray focuses his practice on land use entitlement processing and litigation. He represents a range of local agencies, real estate developers and landowners in all stages of the land use entitlement and development process. He assists clients in negotiating and securing approval of development agreements, general plan amendments, specific plans, zoning, subdivision approvals, and annexation of property into cities and special districts; regularly appears before planning commissions and...

Robert Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Robert, 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 Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shail P. Shah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Shail P., 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 Shail P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eustace de Saint Phalle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eustace, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eustace is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erik L. Peterson is regarded among the nation’s top Civil Trial Attorneys. He has secured a number of high-value verdicts and settlements, several of which have set local and state records. Erik is licensed to practice in California and Hawaii and represents victims and families throughout both states in a range of medical malpractice and personal injury claims. He has successfully resolved an array of complex and high-stakes civil claims over his nearly 30 years in practice, including ...

Ruth Stoner Muzzin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Ruth Stoner, 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 Ruth Stoner is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laurie-Ann D. Look is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Laurie-Ann D., who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laurie-Ann D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Arthur J. Shartsis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Arthur J., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arthur J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.