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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...

Evan D. Beecher is a principal in the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents management in all types of employment disputes including harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination cases in both state and federal court as well as in arbitration and administrative hearings. Evan also defends employers in wage and hour matters, including class and representative action lawsuits. In addition, Evan provides advice and counsel to clients on a variety o...

Adam P. Bailey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Adam P. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Adam P. Bailey 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 Adam P. Bailey is held by other lawyers.

Joel M. Van Parys is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joel M. practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Joel M. Van Parys since 2022. 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 Joel M. Van Parys is held by other lawyers.

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...

Jeb U. Burton is the President of The Burton Law Firm, based in Sacramento, California. His practice centers on Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Litigation and Controversy – Tax. Mr. Burton’s work includes advanced estate and tax planning for domestic and international matters, business and investment structure and governance, exit planning, asset protection strategies, and business su...

Sierra Vierra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sierra practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sierra Vierra 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 Sierra Vierra is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher practices law in Sacramento, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Wood 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 Christopher Wood is held by other ...

The emphasis of Mr. Dreyer's practice is personal injury trial practice, specializing in the areas of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death matters. He has tried to conclusion in excess of 100 civil cases. During the course of his career, Mr. Dreyer has obtained in excess of 100 seven-figure verdicts and settlements. He has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts in wrongful death matters, catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases as well as public entity matters. He was sought out by the ...

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...