1. Brett A. Stroud
Title: Attorney
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D., magna cum laude
College: Biola University, Class of 2010, B.A., B.A., Anthropology, magna cum laude; Torrey Honors Institute
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D., magna cum laude
Practice Area: Water Law, Public Finance, Eminent Domain, Public Agency, Special Districts, Writs and Appeals, Constitutional Law
Membership: Kern County Bar Association, 2018-Present California Bar Association, 2014-Present American Bar Association, 2018-Present

2. Robert J. Noriega
Title: Partner
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Practice Area: Business Law, Labor and Employment, Business Litigation, Civil Practice, Real Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Torts, Business Planning, Small Business Law, Construction Law
Membership: Kern County Bar Association State Bar of California.

3. Jefferson Xavier Eberhardt
Title: Attorney
Law School: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D.
College: University of Arizona, B.A.
Admitted: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Labor and Employment, Whistleblower Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Family and Medical Leave Act, Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Wrongful Termination, Employment Contracts, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Wage and Hour Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall, Boating Accidents, Railroad Accidents, Dog Bites, Automobile Accidents, Nursing Home Litigation, Head and Spinal Injuries, Trucking Accidents
Membership: Kern County Bar AssociationDelta Chi Fraternity, Arizona Chapter.

4. Daniel M. Root
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
College: University of San Diego, Class of 2012, B.A.
Admitted: University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
Practice Area: Water Law, Groundwater Contamination, Water Quality, Water Rights, Water Utilities, Water Districts, Special Districts, Environmental Law, Eminent Domain
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5. Kevin M. Danley
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of California, Davis School of Law, Class of 2003, J.D.
College: California State University, Bakersfield, Class of 1994, B.S., , Point Loma Nazarene University, Class of 2011, M.A.
Admitted: University of California, Davis School of Law, Class of 2003, J.D.
Practice Area: Business Law, Small Business Law, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Asset Protection, Powers of Attorney, Charitable Giving, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Contested Wills, Living Wills
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6. Andrea Selvidge
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: University of Southern California, B.A., 1992
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Business Law
Membership: Kern County Bar Association; Kern County Women Lawyers Association (Director, 2003-2004); Greater Bakersfield Legal Association (Member, Board of Directors).

7. Ned Dunphy
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Toronto, J.D.
College: St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto, B.A., 1982
Admitted: University of Toronto, J.D.
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Railroad Accidents, Head and Spinal Injuries, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Boating Accidents, Nursing Home Litigation, Dog Bites, Products Liability, Automotive Products Liability, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Food Products Liability
Membership: Kern County and American Bar Associations Consumer Attorneys of California American Trial Lawyers Association.

8. Thomas A. Brill
Title: Associate
Law School: Unviersity of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1986
College: Towson State University, B.S., 1981
Admitted: Unviersity of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Industrial Accidents, Sexual Harassment, Products Liability, Slip and Fall, Railroad Accidents, Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Head and Spinal Injuries, Boating Accidents, Sexual Abuse, Nursing Home Litigation, Dog Bites, Automotive Products Liability, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Food Products Liability
Membership: State Bar of California.

9. Gregory A. Muir
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1980
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Personal Injury
Membership: Kern County Bar Association; The State Bar of California; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

10. Dawn Bittleston
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 1998
College: California State University, Bakersfield, B.A., 1995
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Trusts and Estates; Family Law; Domestic Partnerships
Membership: Kern County Bar Association; State Bar of California; American Trial Lawyers Association.

11. D. Max Gardner
Title: Partner
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., 1987
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., Journalism, 1984
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Bankruptcy
Membership: Central California Bankruptcy Association (Commissioner, Bankruptcy Law Advisory Committee).

12. Jeff J. Patrick
Title: Associate
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: California Polytechnic State University, B.A., English, cum laude, 2009
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Business Law
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13. Lauren N. Naworski-Smith
Title: Attorney
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, Class of 2019, J.D.
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Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, Class of 2019, J.D.
Practice Area: Labor & Employment, Business Law, Real Estate, Contracts
Membership: Kern County Bar Association California Bar Association Former Member of Assisteens Links for Life Board Member

14. Joseph Wooldridge
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15. A. Cameron Paulden
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16. Ernest A. Conant
Title: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University, J.D., 1979
College: California Polytechnic State University, B.S., with honors, 1975
Admitted: Pepperdine University, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Water, Land and Environmental Law
Membership: Kern County and American Bar Associations; The State Bar of California.

17. Larry R. Cox
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1978
College: University of Arizona, B.S., with distinction, 1972
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Probate Law; Estate Planning; Litigation
Membership: Kern County Bar Association (President, Probate and Estate Planning Section, 1985-1986); The State Bar of California.

18. Scott K. Kuney
Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1983
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., with high honors, 1979; University of Birmingham, England
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Water Law, Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Law, Public Agency, Special Districts, Eminent Domain
Membership: Kern County Bar Association American Bar Association The State Bar of California.

19. Michael A. Kaia
Title: Partner
Law School: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1984
College: California State University, Fresno, B.S., Business Administration, 1976; California State University, Fresno, M.B.A., 1979
Admitted: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Agricultural Law, Banking Law, Bankruptcy Law, Contracts, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Lender Regulation, Real Estate Law, Secured Transactions, Receiverships, Business Law, Real Estate, Breach of Contract
Membership: Kern County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California California Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

20. Steven M. Torigiani
Title: Member
Law School: McGeorge University, J.D., 1993
College: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S., cum laude, 1990
Admitted: McGeorge University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Water Law, Environmental Law, Agricultural Law, Public Trust Doctrine, Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), Endangered Species Act, Environmental Law / NEPA / CEQA, Public Agency and Special Districts Law, Public Works
Membership: Kern County Bar Association State Bar of California.

21. John B. Young
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22. Chris Hamilton
Title: Associate
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2006; Loyola Law School, LL.M., Taxation, with distinction, 2012
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., Environment, Economics/Politics, 1997
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2006; Loyola Law School, LL.M., Taxation, with distinction, 2012
Practice Area: Estate Planning
Membership: Kern and San Luis Obispo County Bar Associations; State Bar of California.

23. Scott D. Howry
Title: Member
Law School: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1993
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., cum laude, 1990
Admitted: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation; Business Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Construction Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith
Membership: Kern County and American (Member, Business Law Section) Bar Associations; The State Bar of California; Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles.

24. Kelly Allen Francisco
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1978
College: University of California at Riverside, B.A., with Honors, 1975
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Business Transactions; Real Estate Litigation; Construction Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith
Membership: Kern County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California (Member, Business Law Section); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

25. Alan F. Doud
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., cum laude, 1997
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Water Law, Special Districts, Public Agency, General Counsel, CEQA, The Brown Act, Eminent Domain, Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
Membership: Kern County Bar, San Diego County Bar American Bar Associations (Member, Forum on Franchising) State Bar of California.

26. Phillip W. Hall
Title: Associate
Law School: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 2003
College: University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Water Law; Municipal Law; Environmental Law; Land Use; Construction Law
Membership: Kern County and American Bar Associations; Sate Bar of California.

27. Jerry W. Pearson
Title: Partner
Law School: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1995
College: California State University at Fresno, B.A., History, 1991
Admitted: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Labor and Employment, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Family and Medical Leave Act, Whistleblower Litigation, Americans with Disabilities Act, Employment Contracts, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Wage and Hour Law, Wrongful Termination, Class Actions, Employee Leaves and Return to Work Procedures
Membership: Kern County Bar Association California Bar Association.

28. Afsanae A. Ramirez
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., 2004
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Practice Area: Family Law; Paternity; Divorce
Membership: Kern County Bar Association; Los Angeles Bar Association.

29. Nathan M. Hodges
Title: Associate
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: California State University, Bakersfield, B.A., Philosophy
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Business Law; Business Litigation; Wage and Hour Disputes
Membership: State Bar of California; American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE); Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).