Thomas F. "Tom" Villeneuve

Richard H. Schoenberger has enjoyed remarkable success in his 33 year legal career. His outstanding skills and presence in the courtroom have made him one of the most highly respected trial lawyers in California. In an article printed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, an opponent was quoted as follows: “Schoenberger is everything that a good plaintiff’s lawyer should be: ethical, professional and smart, and he works hard.” At various times he has held or shared the record fo...

Paul J. Niewiadomski is a Partner in Lubin Olson 's Real Estate , Business and Finance and Workouts Practice Groups. He represents clients in a broad range of real estate and business transactions. His practice encompasses acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing, leasing, development and construction. Mr. Niewiadomski has served on the boards of several non-profit and civic organizations and is a member of the Urban Land Institute (San Francisco) and NAIOP (Silicon Valley Chapte...

As the chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy group since its inception in 2016, Michael W. Sobol leads novel and challenging consumer protection class action lawsuits of first impression. Within the last few years, Michael’s cases have recovered over one billion dollars and have reformed the business practices for the benefit of tens of millions consumers nationwide. A two-time California Daily Journal “Top Cybersecurity Lawyer,” in 2025 Michael wa...

Matt Davis is a graduate of UC Hastings Law San Francisco, obtaining his law degree in 1989. He worked for a San Francisco litigation boutique until 1992, when he was recruited by the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. From 1992 through 2001, he represented the municipality and its employees in jury trials and appeals in both state and federal courts. While working for the City, he had an active role in San Francisco’s litigation against the Bank of America that culminated in a...

Clients in the financial services industry rely on Jim McCabe’s acumen, gained after more than three decades of experience defending complex civil litigation, particularly with an emphasis on consumer financial products and consumer reports. Jim is a seasoned business litigator with decades of experience defending companies in class actions and other complex civil litigation involving consumer reports, consumer financial products, employment discrimination, insurance coverage, and vario...

Sal Lim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Sal practices law in Foster City, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sal Lim 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 Sal Lim is held by other lawyers.

Joshua M. Henderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Joshua M. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua M. Henderson since 2026. 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 Joshua M. Henderson is held by other lawyers.

Jim Basile is a partner in Kirkland's Bay Area office. He has spent twenty-eight years as a trial lawyer, was a founding partner of Kirkland's San Francisco office and head of Kirkland's San Francisco litigation practice for over a decade. He is the partner in charge of Kirkland's Firmwide trial advocacy program and litigation attorney training program (the Kirkland Institute for Trial Advocacy). Jim is a seasoned litigator with a diverse practice focusing on high-profile, complex litigation ...

Colin T. Kemp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Colin T. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Colin T. Kemp 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 Colin T. Kemp is held by other lawyers.

Jon M. Novotny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jon M. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jon M. Novotny 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 Jon M. Novotny is held by other lawyers.