Thomas E. Gaynor

David L. Preiss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David L. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Preiss since 2019. 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 David L. Preiss is held by other lawyers.

Brent Wisner is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Wisner Baum, where he focuses his practice on complex, high-stakes litigation, including complex and multidistrict litigation, class actions, toxic torts, and products liability cases. Recognized as one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by Trial Lawyer Magazine, Brent has built a reputation for taking on large corporations in high-stakes litigation and winning significant verdicts and settlements for his client...

Phong-Chau G. Nguyen is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s San Francisco office specializing in consumer and defective product cases, as well as personal injury/mass tort matters. He is part of the leadership team in the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions multidistrict litigation, which secured an unprecedented $14+ billion in settlements on behalf of U.S. owners and lessees of Volkswagen diesel vehicles, won the California Daily Journal’s “California Lawyer of the Year” award, an...

David Bertenthal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Bankruptcy. David practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized David Bertenthal since 2021. 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 David Bertenthal is held by other lawyers.

Fariba Faiz is a distinguished immigration law attorney, renowned for her unparalleled expertise in handling a diverse range of cases, including corporate H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2 visas, as well as EB-1, NIW, and PERM cases. With a career spanning over two decades, her journey began when she became a member of the CA State Bar in June 1998, and since then, she has carved a niche for herself as a prominent figure in the field. Her exceptional achievements reached a zenith in 2024 when she was honor...

Megan E. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Megan E. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Megan E. Jones since 2023. 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 Megan E. Jones is held by other lawyers.

Amy L. Hespenheide is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Amy L. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Amy L. Hespenheide 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 Amy L. Hespenheide is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Clause is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jeffrey A. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Clause since 2027. 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 Jeffrey A. Clause is held by other lawyers.

Michael P. Lehmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Michael P. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Lehmann since 2013. 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 Michael P. Lehmann is held by other lawyers.

Since being admitted to the California Bar in 1976, John Hillsman has tried more than 100 maritime personal injury cases to verdict or judgment and has represented seamen, fishermen, divers, pile drivers, dredgermen, marine construction workers, tugboat hands, and cruise ship passengers in state and federal courts all over the country, from Seattle to San Diego and Honolulu to Fort Lauderdale. He has appeared at every level of decision, all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, published seve...