Yar R. Chaikovsky

A seasoned trial lawyer with significant experience in both state and federal courts in Santa Clara County, Bill’s expertise in representing businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation has provided clients many noteworthy results. In addition, Bill works with individuals and families in cases involving litigation such as will contests, trust disputes, and related issues. Bill is often called into family law matters when specific litigation expertise is required in cases where...

Carlo L. Miranda is Of Counsel at Flicker Kerin, LLP in Menlo Park, California. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and represents clients in a broad range of family law matters throughout the Bay Area. His practice includes high-asset divorce , child custody and visitation disputes , move-away cases , interstate and international jurisdictional matters, child and spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, and...

Rudy Kim is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice of Paul Hastings and is the Chair of the Litigation Department in Palo Alto. Mr. Kim has over 20 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes IP and technology-related litigation involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and complex commercial claims in federal district and appellate courts, in private arbitration, and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Patent and Trademar...

Eric C. Bellafronto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Eric C. practices law in San Jose, California Best Lawyers has recognized Eric C. Bellafronto 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 Eric C. Bellafronto is held by other lawyers.

Blake Russum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Blake practices law in Menlo Park, California Best Lawyers has recognized Blake Russum 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 Blake Russum is held by other lawyers.

Chris Berka is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with a practice focusing on environmental, real estate, energy, natural resources, product liability and contract matters. He has resolved more than two hundred cases for clients in a range of industries and sectors, including technology, aerospace, oil and natural gas, wind energy, real estate development, pharmaceuticals, higher education, transportation, news media, mining and consumer products. In addition to his litigation practice, Chr...

Sonal N. Mehta is a trial lawyer representing many of the world’s leading technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes disputes. Ms. Mehta is regularly called upon by clients—ranging from Silicon Valley’s largest companies to cutting-edge startups—to serve as both lead counsel in the courtroom and trusted advisor in the boardroom. She has nearly 25 years of experience across all aspects of trial and appellate practice, including federal jury and bench trials, ...

Robert F. McCauley III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Robert F. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Robert F. McCauley III 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 Robert F. McCauley III is held by other lawyers.

Christina Pearson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christina practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Pearson 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 Christina Pearson is held by other lawyers.

In a capital markets environment characterized by rapid change and necessitating innovation, Gregg A. Noel is highly sought after by U.S. and international issuers, investment banks and financial institutions on a wide range of public and private debt and equity financings. A leader in the West Coast Corporate Group, Mr. Noel focuses his practice on a variety of corporate transactions, including public offerings, private placements, dispositions, acquisitions and corporate restructurings. He ...