Santa Rosa Municipal Lawyers

Trial attorney since 1976, Mr. Blackman is a recognized expert in catastrophic personal injury cases, including paraplegia and quadriplegia cases, complex spinal surgery cases, traumatic brain injury cases, and other cases of permanent disability. His education includes a B.A. and an M.A. in drama and production, as well as his J.D. in law. He is the founder of the Bay Area Lawyers Network (BALN), a State Bar Certified provider of continuing education for attorneys (MCLE), and is a frequent lecturer on personal injury law and courtroom presentation. Mr. Blackman has an AV rating (the highest) for an attorney from...

Born In Napa, CA - 6th Generation. Family owned businesses. General Counsel of The Hofmann Company (and all affiliates) and Personal Counsel to Ken Hofmann from 1988 to 2003, including as to the Seattle Seahawks during his ownership period. General Counsel for the Oakland Athletics and Oakland A's Community Fund from 1995 to 2005. Executive Director and President of The Hofmann Foundation from 1992 to 2003. President and Farmer of Rancho Esquon, a 6,700+ acre Rice Ranch/Dryer Facility, Almond Orchard and 1,000 acre restored Duck Habitat in Durham CA. Developer and President of Magnolia...