Our practice covers all aspects of family and matrimonial law in all of the Bay Area counties, primarily focusing on Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, and San Francisco counties. We will expertly navigate you through your family law matter, whether it involves termination of a domestic partnership, paternity, custody, visitation, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, support, an annulment, legal separation, or post-judgment issues. Regardless which of these processes you are dealing with, we understand the strain and pressure that these matters inevitably put on clients and the necessity of providing strong representation. Therefore, we strive to make the entire process as easy...

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Gerald Ray Prettyman

Pleasanton, CA Lawyer. 10 years experience

(925) 600-7342 2676 Gapwall Court
P.O. Box 1419
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Golden Gate University

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Gerald R. Prettyman has been drafting and prosecuting patents since 2001 and preventing and solving legal problems for his clients since 2006. Mr. Prettyman also has over a decade of management and engineering experience improving throughput and decreasing defect losses at various large to small companies. He has two published law review articles, four published bar association articles, a law blog and makes periodic contributions to other online legal blogs. Mr. Prettyman was also a medical technician for eight years with the U.S. Navy and in the private sector.

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Stephen M. Fuerch

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 42 years experience

(925) 463-1073 7901 Stoneridge Dr
#401
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Medical Malpractice
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Karyne Ghantous

San Ramon, CA Attorney. 19 years experience

(925) 242-2431 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583

Free ConsultationConstruction, Insurance Defense, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of California Hastings College of the Law

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Karyne T. Ghantous is a California licensed attorney with close to 20 years of litigation and insurance defense experience successfully negotiating the resolution of, and trying cases in State and Federal court, Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Solano County and Monterey County.

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James Gulseth

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 43 years experience

(925) 463-9600 5890 Stoneridge Dr.
Ste. 102
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, IP and Patents
UC Hastings COL

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James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Jim earned his JD degree at the University of California Hastings School of Law in San Francisco and is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Corporations, Business Transactions, Securities and Tax and Intellectual Property Sections of the State Bar of California. Jim’s reported cases include...

(925) 463-9633 373 North L Street
Livermore, CA 94551

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Megan Therese Burns

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 12 years experience

(925) 460-8484 6601 Owens Drive
Suite 238
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Lewis & Clark Law School

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Megan Burns fights for justice on behalf of her clients whether they are charged with a crime or seeking recovery after being injured through no fault of their own. While Ms. Burns has successfully negotiated hundreds of cases, she is also an aggressive and experienced trial attorney. With over ten years of litigation experience in private practice and as deputy public defender in San Francisco and Solano Counties, Ms. Burns possesses the skills necessary to secure the best outcome for her clients. In her criminal defense practice, Ms. Burns has worked on nearly every type of criminal case imaginable...

(925) 460-8484 2121 N. California Blvd.
Suite 290
Walnut Creek, 94596

(510) 797-2020 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 190
Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 785-8400 717 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607

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Stephen Opperwall

Pleasanton, CA Lawyer. 35 years experience

(925) 417-0300 4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Santa Clara University School of Law, Oxford University and Calvin College

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Stephen G. Opperwall has 35 years of experience representing clients in civil lawsuits. In 1997, Mr. Opperwall was first designated a Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights, a specialist designation that has been earned by only 8 attorneys in California. In 2007, Mr. Opperwall was also named to the list of Super Lawyers of Northern California, a list that is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys. Mr. Opperwall represents clients in civil litigation focusing on creditors' rights, and also including a range of other issues in business, commercial law, and bankruptcy. Practice includes lawsuits involving creditors rights, debt collection,...

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Robert Lockhart Taylor

Pleasanton, CA Lawyer. 31 years experience

(925) 463-9600 5890 Stoneridge Dr. Suite 102
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, IP and Real Estate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law

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Robert L. (Bob) Taylor was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended high school in Berkeley, California. Bob graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982 with an A.B. degree in Economics. Bob graduated from the Boalt Hall School of Law (UC Berkeley) in 1985, where he was a member of the California Law Review. In 1985, he was admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He has since also been admitted...

(925) 463-9633 373 North L Street
Livermore, CA 94551

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Daniela Lungu

Pleasanton, CA Lawyer. 15 years experience

(925) 558-2710 4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University School of Law

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Like many attorneys, before opening her own law firm, Ms. Lungu was a highly accomplished businesswoman, in various areas of management and areas of specialty. Additionally, she has a mediation and conciliation practice spanning almost two decades in California. Her unique abilities to make high level communication a safe and comfortable experience facilitated the transition to law and a career in mediation and dispute resolution. Part of her strength is in her keen awareness of the importance of each individual's particular needs and the need for individualized solutions. She provides individually tailored estate and business plans to all clients after...

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James G. Schwartz

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 41 years experience

(925) 463-1073 7901 Stoneridge Dr
#401
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights, Collections and IP
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Spojmie Ahmady Nasiri

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 10 years experience

(925) 520-5195 6200 Stoneridge Mall Road
Suite 300
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Immigration
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Spojmie Nasiri, principal attorney, is a first generation immigrant herself who understands through personal experience how difficult and emotionally draining American immigration process can be. Mrs. Nasiri’s education, community involvement and associations reflect her outstanding dedication in the area of immigration law. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Davis and her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, School of Law. Mrs. Nasiri is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California....

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Tammy J Mercado

San Ramon, CA Attorney.

(925) 344-5050 2430 Camino Ramon
Suite 325
San Ramon, CA 94583

Free ConsultationFamily

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Tammy J. Mercado has a passion for helping her clients achieve their desired result. She listens and she personally responds to your text, email, or phone call promptly. She offers real solutions to your legal matters. Tammy will carefully evaluate the legal issues in your case, provide you sound advice, and offer you the pros and cons of each possible scenario so you can meet your legal objectives. She encourages clients to participate in their own matters. Tammy believes that client participation is key to a positive result and to keep attorney fees as low as possible. You can be...

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John A. Comerford

Pleasanton, CA Lawyer. 9 years experience

(925) 226-8261 4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
Northwestern California University School of Law

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We provide legal advice and representation to those who have been physically or financially damaged through the fault of others. We understand that every case is unique and we take the time to listen to our clients, review their options, and tailor our solutions taking into account their goals and preferences. We bring to every case our experience, focus, and dedication to results. We negotiate when we can and litigate when we have to. If you are unsure how to proceed after suffering injury, let us help determine the best course of action.

(408) 457-1817 111 N. Market St., Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113

(510) 894-6649 3900 Newpark Mall Rd., Suite 326
Newark, CA 94560

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Lorna M. Jaynes

Pleasanton, CA Lawyer. 17 years experience

(510) 795-6304 6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd
#300
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights, Divorce and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law

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Mary Whipple

San Ramon, CA Attorney. 12 years experience

(925) 344-5050 2430 Camino Ramon
Suite 325
San Ramon, CA 94583

Free ConsultationFamily
Loyola Univ School of Law

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Before merging her law office with Tammy J. Mercado’s, Mary Whipple opened her own law practice in the summer of 2008. Prior to that Mary was an associate attorney at the Law Office of Cummins & Holmes, a full-service civil litigation law firm in San Ramon. The majority of her experience is in family law, which includes divorce, custody, support, prenuptial agreements, and domestic-violence restraining orders. Mary has also represented clients in a variety of non-family-law cases, including juvenile dependency, probate, breach of contract, and employment disputes, to name a few. Previously, Mary worked as a contract attorney for O’Melveny...

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Thomas C. Walker

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 33 years experience

(925) 264-1212 4900 Hopyard Road
Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationEmployment

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Solely dedicated to employee-side employment law and litigation since 2004; fighting discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other unlawful employment practices. Consultative engagements relating to severance and exit strategy are routine projects, having representing 100s of Silicon Valley employees.

(650) 889-4090 Sutie 203
Santa Clara, CA 95134

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John William Stovall III

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 8 years experience

(209) 565-4050 4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Bankruptcy, Criminal, DUI and Family
Humphreys College

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Leon J. Mezzetti Jr.

Pleasanton, CA Attorney. 41 years experience

(877) 791-1836 164 Main Street
Suite C
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Santa Clara University School of Law

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Renee Rose Ross

Pleasanton, CA Lawyer. 13 years experience

(925) 886-6181 30 W. Neal St., Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Divorce and Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Renee Ross is certified in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is a highly skilled and insightful attorney. She represents family law clients throughout Pleasanton and the surrounding areas. She has more than a decade of experience and handles a broad range of cases including divorce, child custody and support, high net worth divorce, and same-sex family law issues. Attorney Ross can also provide counsel for adoptions, domestic partnership issues, complex property divisions, and other family law cases. She is passionate about providing personalized legal solutions for her clients, guiding them with skill...

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David Duncan

Pleasanton, CA Attorney.

(925) 243-7476 6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd #300
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Personal Injury
The George Washington University Law School

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In the last decade, Attorney Duncan has had unique experience in many different areas of law. After graduating from the College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor’s in political science, he worked as a litigation assistant for a respected firm in New York and was exposed to federal jury trials. Mr. Duncan then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor with Honors from the George Washington University Law School. While he was in law school, he worked as a White House extern for the Executive Office of the President and the United States Department of Justice! After graduation, he...

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