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David Emilio Mastagni is a partner with the law firm of Mastagni Holstedt, APC, who focuses on representing public employee unions and their members. His labor and employment law practice includes administrative hearings, pension litigation, writs of mandamus, class actions, and appeals. He is admitted to practice in California, the U.S. District Courts of Southern, Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. David's publ...

Joseph Babich has represented thousands of individuals and families during his 37-year legal career. The wisdom born of experience has taught him what works and what doesn't, and he has obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts for clients who have suffered injuries or loss. He knows that courtroom theatrics don't win the day; rather, it is the human connection made with clients and with juries that bring about the best outcomes. Babich employs the same degree of hard work and dedication in his p...

Kevin J. Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Kevin J., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alden J. Parker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Leisure and Hospitality Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alden J., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alden J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregg Josephson is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Sacramento office and a member of the Firm’s Real Estate practice group. Mr. Josephson brings a wealth of experience in structuring, documenting and closing sophisticated commercial transactions. He is equally adept on all sides of the deal, working with lenders, borrowers, purchasers and sellers in a wide array of financing, loan and real estate transactions.

Carolyn G. Burnette is office managing principal of the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. In addition to more than 20 years of litigation experience, Carolyn also brings to the firm a significant workplace investigation background. Her litigation and investigation cases have involved a spectrum of high-level employment law issues, including conduct alleged against executives, elected officials, attorneys and other senior personnel. Carolyn also has a robust advice and couns...

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

John Fairbrook is a shareholder of Trainor Fairbrook and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Fairbrook is a highly regarded litigator having successfully tried, arbitrated, and resolved hundreds of real estate and commercial litigation matters throughout California. His litigation practice focuses on commercial real estate, leasing, construction and real estate development. Over the course of his 35-year career, Mr. Fairbrook has tried numerous jury trials to verdict, both in...

Joel M. Van Parys is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joel M., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Russell Austin has extensive experience in real estate and business law. He has planned, negotiated, and documented a complete array of real property transactions and supporting documentation, including purchase and sale transactions, exchanges, syndications, partnership and LLC formations, and a wide variety of financing transactions for owners/developers, institutional and private lenders, conservation organizations and other non-profit organizations, and public agencies, including conserva...