Steven L. Smith

Doug Straus is Shareholder and Chair of Litigation for Buchalter’s San Francisco office. He focuses his practice on high-stakes commercial litigation in the areas of financial services, real estate development and lending, solid waste management and healthcare. Mr. Straus represents both private and public sector clients in dispute resolution in business, real estate, and public sector conflicts.

Kevin J. Crabtree is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kevin J., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2019. 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.

Michael Von Loewenfeldt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eugene Brown, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Eugene, 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 Eugene is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Evan S. Nadel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Evan S., 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 Evan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Holding Corporations Accountable Robert J. Nelson has played a leading role in the firm’s False Claims Act (fraud against the government law), automotive , defective products , mass torts , tobacco , consumer fraud and environmental cases, taking on many of the world’s largest corporations and holding them accountable. He has served as court-appointed Lead or Co-Lead Counsel in numerous state and federal coordinated proceedings, as well as in more than 40 class actions. Robert lik...

Jon M. Novotny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jon M., 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 Jon M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ivo Keller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ivo, 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 Ivo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Jennifer A. Golinveaux is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jennifer A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.