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Lauren Babst
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University of Michigan Law SchoolCalifornia and U.S. District Court, Central District of California
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Megan A. Schmenk
Megan A. Schmenk
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University of Michigan Law SchoolCalifornia
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Dan Sedor
Dan Sedor
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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles9th Circuit, California, U.S. District Courts for the Central Districts of California, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern Districts of California and U.S. District Courts for the Southern Districts of California
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John A. Graham
John A. Graham
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University of San Diego School of Law6th Circuit, 9th Circuit, Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California, State Bar of California, U.S. Supreme Court and Western...
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Angelina Maria Plumtree
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(760) 423-2504 77-700 Enfield Lane, Unit B-1
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
California Western School of Law
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Plumtree & Associates is a boutique construction law firm specializing in representing general contractors, custom homebuilders, 8a contractors, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and architects in both California and Nevada. The firm represents clients in public, industrial, commercial and residential construction. Area of representation include, contract litigation, mechanics liens, bonded stop notices, delay claims, differing site conditions, change order negotiation/litigation, disgorgement, California Home Improvement Contract Issues, contract drafting/negotiation, CSLB license issues, business formation, expansion and dissolution, zoning, code enforcement, etc.
(562) 594-3911 11132 WINNERS CIRCLE #G 207
 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(805) 888-7872 3450 Broad Street Suite 101
 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Marc Homme
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Palm desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(760) 568-5694 P.O. Box 4250
 Palm desert, CA 92261
Business, Construction, Employment and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Represented both major and small contractors and subcontractors throughout Southern California for over 40 years. Phi Beta Kappa and Judge Pro Tem.
Sebastian Gibson
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 40 years experience
(760) 776-1810 128 Willow Lake Dr.
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Personal Injury
Univ of San Diego School of Law and Cardiff University
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Named one of the Top Lawyers of 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 by Palm Springs Life Magazine and has been called "Brilliant" and "A Legend." Sebastian also has a "Superb" rating (their highest rating) by Avvo which rates attorneys all across the U.S., Sebastian Gibson has over 40 years of experience in California and in Great Britain. With law degrees in both countries, today Sebastian Gibson has offices in Palm Desert and Orange County and assists personal injury accident victims, businesses and individuals throughout California and internationally. Visit us today at www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com to...
3541 Lilac Ave.
 Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Julia Burt
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(760) 340-0034 73200 El Paseo
Suite 1B
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Frank Sandelmann
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(760) 206-3220 74710 CA-111 #102
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business, Construction, Employment and Real Estate
Boston University School of Law
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Mr. Sandelmann has represented large and small clients in real estate litigation, construction defects, complex title insurance litigation, employment matters, partnership disputes, manufacturing disputes, class actions involving wage & hour and other matters, medical malpractice, administrative proceedings before California governmental agencies, appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the California Appellate Courts, real estate acquisitions, real estate developments, drafting homeowners association bylaws and rules and regulations, commercial leases, contracts, telecommunication license acquisitions, entertainment and banking. Mr. Sandelmann has represented clients extensively in State and Federal courts, in arbitrations and mediations, and in administrative...
(310) 229-9911 324 Manhattan Beach Blvd # 201
 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Robert Arthur Bernheimer
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business, Administrative, Municipal and Real Estate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Rob Bernheimer is a public policy expert and attorney with a proven track record of providing game changing strategies to complex issues. With nearly a decade as a Mayor and City Councilmember, and over 20 years of experience in representing clients in government, political and legal matters, Bernheimer has served as the strategic quarterback for private individuals, public agencies, corporations and global investment companies in legal, municipal and special district issues across California. His experience includes land use matters, annexations and consolidations, master planning, CEQA compliance, complex government & tribal negotiations, water disputes, renewable energy, real estate transactions...
(760) 360-7666 45025 Manitou Dr, Suite 3
 Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 Riverside, CA 92501
(760) 360-7666 www.RobBernheimer.com
 San Bernardino, CA 92408
Bruce Rea Durkee
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(760) 200-4709 77772 Flora Rd
Suite C
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Bruce R. Durkee is licensed both as an attorney and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Bruce is also a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. ?Bruce graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Whittier Law School -- finishing in the top 10% of his class. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Accounting from Vanguard University of Southern California, graduating cum laude. Prior to becoming an attorney, Bruce owned a CPA firm...
Mr. Amir H. Afsar
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(760) 345-3110 78000 Fred Waring
Suite 203
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Divorce
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Welcome, my name is Amir Afsar and I have been a California Bar Certified attorney since 2004. My practice, Afsar Law Group, A.P.C., is located in Palm Desert, California and provides legal services to clients throughout the Coachella Valley. For legal assistance in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Indio, and throughout the Coachella Valley, contact Amir Afsar with Afsar Law Group, A.P.C. at 760-345-3110 or visit us on the web at www.AfsarLaw.com.
Heidi Richert Clerc
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(760) 340-0034 73200 El Paseo
Suite 1B
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Northeastern University School of Law
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Kirk Allen Lauby
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(866) 776-3983 74-361 Highway 111
Suite 1
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
Pepperdine University School of Law and Southwestern Law School
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Kirk A. Lauby has a varied and comprehensive background in business management which is of particular benefit to the firm's business and business litigation clients. Mr. Lauby was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1978, and has combined his legal practice with business endeavors in the food marketing industry, oil and gas exploration, and real estate building and development. Mr. Lauby is an experienced trial attorney with a focus on business litigation, construction defect litigation, construction injury litigation, premises liability, contractor general counsel assignments and personal injury. He has the distinction of having represented the developer defendants in what...
(866) 776-3983 4590 Allstate Drive
 Riverside, CA 92501
(866) 776-3983 7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 800
 Irvine, CA 92618
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Stanford UniversityCalifornia
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Jeffrey E. Steiner
Jeffrey E. Steiner
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University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolState Bar of California
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Matthew Ward
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(760) 834-8210 44651 Village Court Ste 121
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business and Real Estate
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Michael Bernard Rover
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(760) 346-4741 44875 Deep Canyon Rd
Suite 3
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Rhona Shelley Kauffman
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(760) 772-8225 77564 Country Club Drive
Suite 115
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Whittier Coll School of Law
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I have been passionately practicing Civil Litigation as well as handling Transactional matters for over two decades. My specialties include Real Estate, Business, Contracts, Homeowners Associations, Corporate, Employment Law, and Estate Planning. I have a superb rating on AVVO which is the attorney rated online website and my clients and peers have nominated me for Top Lawyer in Palm Springs Life. My offices are located in San Diego and Palm Desert California but I have clients across United States and in Canada and aboard who find me on the internet. I look forward to servicing your legal needs.
(760) 772-8225 4445 Eastgate Mall
Suite 200
 San Diego, CA 92121
Martin Lax
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(760) 346-8583 42580 Caroline Ct
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Business, Elder, Employment and Real Estate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Janet Gayle Cervantes
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(760) 340-1515 74399 Hwy 111
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Elder
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Certified - Pepperdine University - Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
Monica Elizabeth Amboss
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(760) 345-1494 40634 Eastwood Lane
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Business
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Milton E Foster III
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney
(866) 776-3983 74361 Highway 111, Suite 1
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Matthew Thomas Poelstra
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Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney
73-710 Fred Waring Dr.
Suite 120
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Mark Joseph McGowan
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(760) 340-3332 74040 Hwy 111
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Stanford Univ Law School
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William Jaymes
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(760) 836-0300 42620 Caroline Ct
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Business and Estate Planning
Cleveland St Cleveland-Marshall COL
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Mark S. Adams
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Loyola Law School, Los AngelesCalifornia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.s. District Court,...
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Michael A. Gold
Michael A. Gold
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Southwestern University School of LawIllinois, State Bar of California, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of...
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Michael Raymond Dunlevie
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Bermuda Dunes, CA Business Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(760) 345-2694 79-050 Avenue 42
 Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
Business and Real Estate
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Ray R. Coulter Esq.
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Lawyer with 54 years experience
(760) 323-2261 Box 3065
P.O. Box 3065
 Palm Springs, CA 92263
Business, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Real Estate
USC Law School
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Elaine E. Hill
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(760) 864-9800 560 S Paseo Dorotea
 Palm Springs, CA 92264
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Denver and University of Colorado Law School
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Robert Lewis Firth
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Cathedral City, CA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(760) 770-4066 68910 Adelina Rd.
 Cathedral City, CA 92234
Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Washington University School of Law
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First of all, thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to learn about me and what I do to help my clients. When you get to know me, you will find that I am all about integrity, trust and doing the right thing to help my clients solve their problems.

I have over thirty five years of experience in law, business, real estate, government and politics. I have settled in the Palm Springs area because I love the weather, the people and the lifestyle. (I’ve given up wearing ties except when I am in court or at a...
David D L Horton
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Riverside, CA Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(310) 310-9866 11801 Pierce Street
Ste 200
 Riverside, CA 92505
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
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I know it is difficult, but imagine for a moment a lawyer that has common sense. With David D L Horton, Esq., EA, you will find that this is actually possible.

David D L Horton, Esq., EA, has experience that is not limited to that of just being an attorney. David has also had experience as a member of the real world: over the years, David has dealt with legal, tax and business matters on a personal level and as a legal and tax professional.

David's real-world experience consists of being a founder and owner of many businesses related to real estate...
(310) 310-9866 1473 E Carnegie
Ste 200
 San Bernardino, CA 92408
(760) 364-5815 777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Suite 200-092
 Palm Springs, CA 92262
James Rylee Deen
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(707) 230-1237 1714 Capri Cir
 Palm Springs, CA 92264
Business, Antitrust and Securities
Stanford University
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I was born in Louisiana and raised in Eastern Arkansas. I was fortunate to receive both my undergraduate education and legal training at leading private universities in the Midwest and California. I also studied for a year in Europe. I have been admitted to practice law in three major U.S. jurisdictions, each of which plays an important role in the commercial life of this country. My knowledge of both business and business law is extensive, having been gained through work in a large corporate law firm, as an in-house attorney for a leading multinational corporation,...
Bernard Aaron Sherwyn
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(760) 831-4037 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Suite 110-264
 Palm Springs, CA 92264
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Glendale Univ COL
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Over 30 years in law practice. 10 years as a Judge Pro Tem and Court appointed Arbitrator. Board member of the City of Palm Springs Personnel Board and past Chairperson of the City of Palm Springs Administrative Appeals Board . 10 years as an active real estate broker-representing builders & developers & high end residential clients. Numerous Multi-Million Dollar transactions. Numerous scholarly and law review articles in print. Pioneering attorney in surrogate parenting law.
(760) 831-4037 2699 White Road
 Irvine, CA 92614
Timothy Bryan Liebaert
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
17100 N. Indian
 Palm Springs, CA 92258
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Consumer and Environmental
Tulane University School of Law
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For over 20 years Mr. Liebaert has been in the legal field. First as an investigator and then as an attorney. He is licensed in California and Texas. Holds an advanced degree in Energy & Environmental Law (LL.M.), and is a licensed Private Investigator.
(909) 889-5151 634 Oak Court
 San Bernardino, CA 92410
Julie B Isen
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(760) 322-0806 801
Suite 101
 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Business, Construction, Personal Injury and Real Estate
DePaul University
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Mark David Gershenson
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 38 years experience
(760) 322-0555 400 S Farrell Dr
 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Business, Divorce and Family
Emory Univ School of Law
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Barry L. Burten
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Harvard Law School Harvard UniversityCalifornia, New York, New York State Bar , State Bar of California , U.S. District Court for the Central District of California , U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and California
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Robert E. Mangels
Robert E. Mangels
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The George Washington University Law SchoolCalifornia, Nevada, State Bar of California, State Bar of Nevada, State Bar of Virginia, Virginia and California
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Sandra Lefler
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(760) 641-3554 1775 E Palm Canyon Dr
 Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Jerry Wayne Howard
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Palm Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(760) 343-2395 555 South Sunrise Way, Suite 200
P.O. Box 4508
 Palm Springs, CA 92263-4508
Business, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Brian Stuart Harnik
Indian Wells, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(760) 360-2400 45025 Manitou Dr
 Indian Wells, CA 92210
Business and Real Estate
Boston Univ School of Law
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Donald Gregory Kircher
Indian Wells, CA Business Law Attorney with 57 years experience
(760) 779-1914 44570 Lakeside Dr
 Indian Wells, CA 92210
Business
Loyola Law School
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Scott Zundel
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(760) 568-0387 74000 Country Club Dr
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business and Real Estate
Univ of Utah COL
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Mary Elene Gilstrap
Indian Wells, CA Business Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(760) 360-2400 45025 Manitou Dr
 Indian Wells, CA 92210
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Univ of Minnesota L S
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Tracy Jordon
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
(760) 773-0805 74010 Hwy 111
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business
Glendale Univ COL
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Vincent Whittaker
Indian Wells, CA Business Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(760) 501-0922 74-830 Highway 111 Suite 200
 Indian Wells, CA 92210
Business and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Ronald Gregory Bakal
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 47 years experience
(619) 340-4512 74040 Hwy 111
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Business and Personal Injury
USC Law School
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Richard Wayne Hufstader
Palm Desert, CA Business Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(760) 772-4288 77564 Country Club Dr
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Business, Divorce and Family
Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern School of Law
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Stanford Law School Stanford UniversityCalifornia
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David B. Stern
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Columbia Law SchoolCalifornia
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