Sutter Creek, California Business Lawyers

Andre Mark Chernay
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Sutter Creek, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(209) 267-8118 51 Hanford Street
 Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Business
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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John Albert Sullivan
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PINE GROVE, CA Business Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(209) 296-2111 13610 Redbud Lane
 PINE GROVE, CA 95665
Business, Asbestos, Collections and Insurance Claims
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Timothy A. Charshaf
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El Dorado Hills, CA Business Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(916) 933-2174 5176 Hillsdale Circle
Suite 100
 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Business and Real Estate
University of San Francisco School of Law
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John Anthony Runte
Jackson, CA Business Law Lawyer with 45 years experience
(209) 257-1898 435 Court St
 Jackson, CA 95642
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Stephen William Anderson
Jackson, CA Business Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(209) 223-6444 708 Court St
 Jackson, CA 95642
Business and Personal Injury
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Stephen Roger Zalkind
Jackson, CA Business Law Attorney with 48 years experience
(209) 223-2244 833 Vogan Toll Rd
 Jackson, CA 95642
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Howard Univ School of Law
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Robert George Moore
Jackson, CA Business Law Attorney with 48 years experience
(209) 257-1728 35 Court St
 Jackson, CA 95642
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Lincoln Univ
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Pat Alan Turner
El Dorado Hills, CA Business Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(916) 939-8600 1101 Investment Blvd
 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Timothy Charles Clemons
El Dorado Hills, CA Business Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(916) 939-3939 1107 Investment Blvd
 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Business and Real Estate
Lincoln COL
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Jana Stuart Ellerman
Shingle Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(530) 677-1693 3461 Robin Ln
 Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Business and Estate Planning
Loyola Law School
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Karen Bohm Guthrie
Shingle Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(530) 677-1693 3461 Robin Ln
 Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Business and Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Brian Eugene Maloney
Shingle Springs, CA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(530) 677-0245 3420 Coach Ln
 Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Real Estate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Charles Michael Finen
Shingle Springs, CA Business Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(530) 677-7100 3461 Robin Ln
 Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
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Kristina M. Reed
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(916) 492-6033 770 L St
Suite 950
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Business and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Timothy V. Kassouni
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(877) 770-7379 621 Capitol Mall
Suite 2025
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Business, Appeals, Construction and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Sacramento attorney Timothy Kassouni founded Kassouni Law on the belief that property rights and personal freedom are intertwined. He passionately considers it his duty and mission to rigorously defend property rights against government and private abuse. Mr. Kassouni has many years of experience litigating against private and public entities at all levels of court, including the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeal, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to name a few. His litigation expertise in land use, appeals, business, and property rights law has led to legal victories and the setting...
(877) 770-7379 2029 Century Park East
Suite 400N
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Justin Hein
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(888) 999-0008 3835 North Freeway Boulevard
Suite 228
 Sacramento, CA 95834
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Tax
University of Wisconsin Law School
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The attorneys of Simas & Associates, Ltd. have over 99 years combined experience working in administrative, health care, and employment law, representing clients before state, local and federal government agencies, and litigating matters in administrative proceedings, state and federal courts.
Jaspreet Singh Hundal
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Roseville, CA Business Law Lawyer with 1 year experience
(916) 580-3681 2200 Douglas Blvd., Bld. B, Ste. 175B
 Roseville, CA 95661
Business, Bankruptcy and Tax
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Jaspreet Hundal is a managing partner at Randhawa Hundal LLP. His practice focuses exclusively on Tax Law, Business Law, and Bankruptcy. He works with individuals and small to medium sized businesses on various legal issues.
Nareshwar Singh Virdi
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer
(916) 378-0259 1900 Point W Way
#270
 Sacramento, CA 95815
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Immigration
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Nareshwar Virdi at Acquest Law, Inc. offers an innovative approach to legal services. As one of three attorneys who was raised in India and now living in Sacramento, he provides sound legal options to clients in need and a voice to tell their story. Practicing in Sacramento, he prides himself on a higher level of legal representation for his fellow immigrants, former residents, U.S. citizens and those from other countries.
Zachary Roy Rayo
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(925) 825-1955 3400 Bradshaw Road,
Suite A-4B
 Sacramento, CA 95827
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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Zachary Rayo brings experience, efficiency and empathy to estate planning. Mr. Rayo’s approach is people-centered. He recognizes that the legal needs and special issues differ from client to client, that each person is unique, with unique needs that must be met with efficiency, active listening and care. Mr. Rayo knows the importance of social responsibility which manifests not only in ethical decisions and practices but also in involvement in socially important causes.
(925) 825-1955 4417 Railroad Ave.
 Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 825-1955 Salvio Pacheco Sq. at Todos Santos Plaza
2151 Salvio St., Ste 399
 Concord, CA 94520
Henry Murphy Burgoyne III
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(916) 209-0910 1104 Corporate Way
 Sacramento, CA 95831
Business, Communications and IP
Stanford University
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Hank Burgoyne is an AV-rated counselor and litigator with more than a dozen years' experience advising technology and other businesses on commercial, intellectual property, advertising, speech, trade secret and data security issues. Hank has particular expertise in digital forensics and evidence, and in licensing, outsourcing, development and similar technology-related transactions. Hank has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in some of California's most important Internet-related advertising cases, both at the trial court level and before the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. A former reporter and newsroom lawyer, Hank counsels clients on copyright, defamation, trademark, privacy and other communications-related issues, and has...
(415) 795-4070 870 Market Street, Suite 985
 San Francisco, CA 94102
James Joseph Falcone
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(916) 442-4204 300 Capitol Mall
#1800
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Business and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of Maine
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Erica Lynn Rosasco
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Rocklin, CA Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(916) 672-6552 2202 Plaza Drive
 Rocklin, CA 95765
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Insurance Defense
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Erica Rosasco is a partner at McKague Rosasco LLP in Rocklin, California. She has received an “AV® Preeminent™” Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. She also was just named this year as a Super Lawyer of Northern and last year as a Super Lawyer California Rising Star, Sacramento Magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyers in Sacramento and a Who’s Who Top Attorney for 2016. Her clients sing her praises, resulting in Ms. Rosasco receiving Avvo’s Client’s Choice award for 2015 and a “superb” attorney rating. ...
Christian Andrew Montgomery
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(800) 454-7043 3112 O Street, Suite 1
 Sacramento, CA 95816
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Tax
Western State Univ COL
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At Montgomery & Wetenkamp, we understand the sleepless nights and stress that flows from dealing with tax and legal matters. While working directly with Montgomery & Wetenkamp, we will lead you on a course to a resolution of your tax and legal issues. We offer affordable legal representation with a focus on IRS tax relief nationwide. Pure tax attorney representation! No middlemen. Attorneys Montgomery & Wetenkamp will personally handle every aspect of your tax relief case. Speak with a tax relief attorney today by calling (800) 454-7043 for your free consultation.
Cer Trevor E. Carson
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(916) 241-3336 900 Howe Ave
Suite 230
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Attorney Trevor Carson is one of the founders of Carson & Kyung, A Law Corporation. His natural fascination with businesses and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to an undergraduate degree in business and a juris doctorate degree emphasizing business law. Trevor is a Sacramento native and graduated from McGeorge School of Law where he earned top honors in numerous courses and managed an internationally distributed legal journal. Trevor prides himself in his accessibility, optimism, perseverance, initiative, and creativity. He is very attentive and known for quickly returning calls and emails. Trevor has a kind heart and works hard to...
Trevor Carson
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(916) 241-3336 900 Howe Avenue
Suite 230
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Attorney Trevor Carson is one of the founders of Carson & Kyung, A Law Corporation. His natural fascination with businesses and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to an undergraduate degree in business and a juris doctorate degree emphasizing business law. Trevor is a Sacramento native and graduated from McGeorge School of Law where he earned top honors in numerous courses and managed an internationally distributed legal journal. Trevor prides himself in his accessibility, optimism, perseverance, initiative, and creativity. He is very attentive and known for quickly returning calls and emails. Trevor has a kind heart and works hard to...
Candice Fields
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(916) 414-8050 455 Capitol Mall
Suite 802
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Business, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Ognian Gavrilov
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney
(877) 220-5315 2315 Capitol Avenue
 Sacramento, CA 95816
Business and International
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Mr. Gavrilov is the managing partner of Gavrilov Law Corporation. In addition, he is the co-founder and Vice President of the Slavic American Chamber of Commerce and Advisory Board of Directors Member for Wells Fargo bank. He was a former Chairman of the Small Business Advisory Board, City of Sacramento. Mr. Gavrilov is also a co-founder of the Annual Bulgarian Film Festival in San Francisco.
Matthew Clinton Smith
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Attorney
(916) 297-7677 770 L Street Suite
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Business, Criminal and Personal Injury
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I use the decade of experience I gained as a Criminal Defense Investigator to dissect police reports and witness statements. Our current case load includes cases ranging from simple drug possession to assault with a deadly weapon.

We aggressively represent our clients. We never let the police bully you or your family. We take only a select number of cases per year so that our clients get personal attention unlike the big box firms.

We pride ourselves on being different. We believe our professional legal team and our proven approach are what set us apart. We offer personalized service and compassionate,...
(530) 656-8529 229 5th Street
 Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 656-8529 1030 West Wood Street Suite 2
 Willows, CA 95988
Eric Owen Jeppson
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(877) 780-7099 1478 Stone Point Drive, Suite 100
 Roseville, CA 95661
Roseville, CA Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
Business and Real Estate
Univ of Oregon School of Law
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After gaining experience at two of the region’s largest firms, I went out on my own. Two years later, I joined forces with Robert Hunt to form Hunt & Jeppson, LLP upon the vision of providing responsive, practical and personal service to our clients. In 2014, we became Hunt, Jeppson & Griffin, LLP when Tory Griffin joined the firm with his expertise as one of the best trial attorneys in the region. Since Mr. Hunt's retirement, we have recently changed the name of the firm to Jeppson & Griffin, LLP. We are headquartered in Roseville, California and serve clients throughout...
Christina Weed
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(925) 953-2920 770 L Street
Suite 950
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and Whittier Law School
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Christina Weed understands the complex life demands and goals of her clients. Christina also understands that most of the time it is not possible to completely separate family life from business. Clients need an integrated plan that covers all of their family, business, tax, and estate planning concerns. Christina has dedicated the past thirteen years to the study and practice of law, taxation, business, accounting, and estate planning and uses this knowledge to consult with her clients in business, tax and estate planning matters. Christina is a licensed attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation from the...
(925) 953-2920 201 Spear Street
Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
(925) 953-2920 1655 N. Main Street, Suite 240
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Kulvinder Singh
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Roseville, CA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(916) 939-5151 970 Reserve Drive
 Roseville, CA 95678
Business, Criminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Attorney Kulvinder Singh's law practice advocates for personal injury plaintiffs, business clients and people with family, criminal and immigration cases in the greater Sacramento area.
Melissa A. Wurster
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(916) 403-7575 8880 Cal Center Dr
#400
 Sacramento, CA 95826
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Real Estate
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Stephen J Slocum
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Roseville, CA Business Law Attorney
(916) 790-0852 983 Reserve Dr
 Roseville, CA 95678
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder and Estate Planning
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As an estate planning and litigating attorney my job is to help my clients gain clarity and an sense of peace by providing them with asset protection now and in the future. I work with clients to tailor plans that accomplish their goals and leave nothing to chance. Protecting their assets and your children’s inheritance from lawsuits and predators is only the beginning. Where there’s an inheritance, there will be predators. More than half of my practice is litigation, protecting heirs whose benefactors neglected to properly plan and protect their estates and their loved ones from...
Andrew Peter Rausch Jr.
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Lodi, CA Business Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(209) 339-8500 1930 Tienda Drive
Suite 106
 Lodi, CA 95242
Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and IP
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Since January 1993, the Law Offices of A. Peter Rausch, Jr., has furnished skilled legal representation and counseling to selected clients throughout California and the United States. Based in Stockton, California, the firm also maintains a satellite office in San Francisco. The firm expanded to the Central Coast of California in 2005 with an office in Aptos, Santa Cruz County. The Law Offices of A. Peter Rausch, Jr., handles a wide range of complex business and commercial disputes litigation as well as a variety of business transactions.
Grant A. Toeppen
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(916) 400-4516 910 Florin Road
Suite #110
 Sacramento, CA 95831
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Grant is a California and New York licensed attorney who focuses on estate planning. He also practices business planning, mediation, and speaks Japanese proficiently. He studied received his JD from University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2011. He also studied law in Tokyo, Hanoi, and Salzburg under various world-class legal professionals. Here are some more relevant highlights: • Helped families throughout Northern California with customized estate plans • Experience with a wide variety of family structures and estate planning goals • Trained in mediation of legal issues by expert mediator Ron Kelly • Successfully handled a...
(209) 456-5547 1150 West Center Street
Suite #104
 Manteca, CA 95337
Susan Gail Cohen
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(916) 925-1249 2020 Hurley Way
Suite 307
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Tax
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Susan Cohen graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law. She is located in Sacramento County. She also accepts cases in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Peninsula, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Contra Costa County and Napa County. Her practice experience includes Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Property Division. She accepts Domestic Violence, and Civil Harassment cases. She also practices in the area of Employment Law, including Discrimination on account of race, sex, sexual harassment, racial harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, ...
Deborah Barron
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Sacramento, CA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(916) 486-1712 1900 Point West Way
Suite 202
 Sacramento, CA 95815
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Employment and Estate Planning
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Contact the Law Offices of Deborah Barron for a Free Initial Consultation. A full service Law firm providing prompt professional service to businesses and individuals at the lowest cost to the client. For plaintiff personal injury cases, sexual harassment and nursing home abuse, there is no fee until we recover. Formerly with the San Francisco Law Offices of Melvin Belli, the "King of Torts." Served with a summons and complaint? We may be able to obtain insurance coverage for you or file a cross-complaint for indemnity or contribution. From business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions to complex litigation, our goal is...
Simran S. Randhawa
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Roseville, CA Business Law Attorney with 2 years experience
(916) 580-3681 2200 Douglas Blvd
Suite 175B
 Roseville, CA 95661
Business, Estate Planning and Immigration
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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I graduated from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in May of 2015 and recieved my license to practice law in California in December of 2015. I completed my undergraduate studies in Managerial Economics at UC Davis. I am currently a managing partner of Randhawa | Hundal LLP. Our firm is located in Roseville, CA and we offer representation in the following areas: estate planning, tax, business, bankruptcy, immigration, and more. Please visit our website to learn more: http://www.randhawahundal.com
Matthew Scott Crider
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Roseville, CA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(916) 229-8844 3017 Douglas Blvd Ste 300
 Roseville, CA 95661
Business, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
South Texas College of Law
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Matthew Crider formed Crider Law Group so he could help individuals and business owners by providing creative solutions and be their trusted advisor and legal counselor. Matthew provides services in the areas of estate planning, family law, and business advisory services. Matthew’s estate planning practice focuses on personalized estate planning and administration for individuals, couples and families, and includes wills, revocable living trusts, family business entity planning, and co-tenancy arrangements. His family law practice focuses on assisting families in a dissolution matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and parental rights. ...
(916) 229-8844 330 University Ave Ste 200
 Sacramento, CA 95825
(530) 231-5161 202 Cousteau Place, Suite 260
 Davis, CA 95618
Charles Quentin Jakob
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Carmichael, CA Business Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(916) 900-4244 7144 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Suite 3A
 Carmichael, CA 95608
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Collections and Legal Malpractice
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Mr. Jakob earned his bachelor's degree (dual major in economics and government) from the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University. He earned his master's degree in economics from Duke University. After working in Washington, DC for National Economic Research Associates he earned his MBA, with a focus on finance, on a scholarship to what is now the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University. While there he earned his law degree from what is now the Moritz College of Law. In law school he was a member of the school's ABA moot court...

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