1.
Charity B. SchillerTitle: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude 2004
College: University of Oregon, B.S., 2000; University of California, Riverside, M.S., 2001
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude 2004
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Natural Resources Law
Membership:
2.
Melissa R. CushmanTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 2006
College: Pomona College, B.A., 1996
Admitted: University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Membership:
3.
Michael T. Riddell, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1976
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., summa cum laude, 1973
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Water Utilities; Land Use Law; Municipal Law
Membership:
4.
Michael Grant, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1977
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1970
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Real Estate Sales; Real Estate Development; Business Law
Membership:
5.
Francis J. Baum, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1977
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., with high honors, 1971; University of California at Los Angeles, M.J., 1973
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Public Finance
Membership:
6.
Kendall H. MacVeyTitle: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1973
College: Occidental College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1970
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Eminent Domain
Membership:
7.
Raymond BestTitle: Member
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Eugene BestTitle: Member
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9.
Arthur L. Littleworth, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: Yale Law School, LL.B., 1950
College: Yale University, B.A., 1944; Stanford University, M.A., 1947
Admitted: Yale Law School, LL.B., 1950
Practice Area: Water Law; Environmental Law; Natural Resources Law
Membership:
10.
Elizabeth A. JamesTitle: Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings, J.D., 2010
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., magna cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of California, Hastings, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Labor and Employment(100%)
Membership:
11.
Gregory G. SnarrTitle: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: University of Utah, B.A., English/Spanish, 2005
Admitted: Brigham Young University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation(30%); Eminent Domain(50%); Business Transactions(10%); Environmental Law(5%); International Law(5%)
Membership: San Bernardino County and Riverside County Bar Associations; State Bar of California; J. Reuben Clark Law Society.
12.
William R. DeWolfe, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Berkeley, LL.B., 1961
College: University of Paris and University of California at Riverside, B.A., 1958
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley, LL.B., 1961
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Probate Litigation; Trust Litigation
Membership:
13.
Jeremiah J. LeeTitle: Associate
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.S., 2007
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions(50%); Corporate Reorganization(30%); Non-Profit Law(10%); Business Litigation(10%)
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14.
Piero (Pedro) C. DallardaTitle: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 1992
College: Georgetown University, B.S.F.S., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Litigation; Natural Resources Law; Environmental Law; Municipal Law; Real Estate Restructuring
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15.
Jeffry F. FerreTitle: Partner
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1988
College: University of Redlands, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Special Districts; Public Law; Environmental Law
Membership:
16.
Franklin C. AdamsTitle: Partner
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., 1978
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., 1975
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Creditor Bankruptcy; Debtor Bankruptcy; Bankruptcy Litigation
Membership:
17.
John D. Wahlin, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1971
College: Augustana College, B.A., 1968
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Taxation Law; Pension Plans
Membership:
18.
George M. Reyes, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1978
College: Harvard College, B.A., cum laude, 1975
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Business Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Law
Membership:
19.
Gregory K. WilkinsonTitle: Partner
Law School: Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, J.D., 1972
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., cum laude, 1969
Admitted: Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Water Rights Law; Endangered Species; Environmental Law
Membership:
20.
Jack B. Clarke, Jr.Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of the Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., with distinction, 1985
College: University of California at Riverside, B.S., 1980
Admitted: McGeorge School of the Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., with distinction, 1985
Practice Area: School Law; Special Education
Membership:
21.
Mark A. EasterTitle: Partner
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1989
College: University of La Verne, B.A., magna cum laude, departmental honors in History/Political Science, 1986
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Eminent Domain; Inverse Condemnation; Substandard Housing and Receivership Litigation
Membership:
22.
Richard T. Anderson, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming, LL.B., 1962
College: University of Wyoming, B.S., 1959
Admitted: University of Wyoming, LL.B., 1962
Practice Area: Public Finance
Membership:
23.
Kelly A. CwiertnyTitle: Counsel
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 2003
College: Miami University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Natural Resources
Membership: Iowa State Bar Association.
24.
Margaret Anne HoskingTitle: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., 1997
College: Marymount College, B.S., 1990
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Law; Real Estate
Membership:
25.
Paeter E. GarciaTitle: Partner
Law School: Syracuse University, J.D., 1998
College: California State Polytechnic University, B.S., 1994
Admitted: Syracuse University, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Membership:
26.
Cathy TaTitle: Associate
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., 2008
College: Swarthmore College, B.A., 2003
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Litigation; Business Planning
Membership:
27.
Allison De TalTitle: Associate
Law School: Chapman University School of law, J.D., 2009; New York University, LL.M., 2010
College: University of California, Riverside, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Chapman University School of law, J.D., 2009; New York University, LL.M., 2010
Practice Area: Business Planning; Business Transactions; Taxation
Membership:
28.
Jennifer J. KunzTitle: Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2012
College: San Francisco State University, B.A., 2001; University of Irvine, M.U.R.P., 2004
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(50%); Environmental Administrative Law(20%); Habitat Conservation(20%); Land Use(10%)
Membership:
29.
Lowell M. ZetaTitle: Associate
Law School: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Business Law; Environmental Law; Real Estate
Membership: Riverside County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California.
30.
Carrie A. RavenTitle: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: University of California, Riverside, B.A., 1998 Kappa Kappa Gamma
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Municipal Law
Membership:
31.
Isabel Cesanto SafieTitle: Associate
Law School: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2005
College: Stanford University, B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Business Transactions
Membership:
32.
James R. HarperTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., with distinction, 1986
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., 1983
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., with distinction, 1986
Practice Area: Business Law
Membership:
33.
A. Haviva ShaneTitle: Associate
Law School: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2003
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.S., 1994
Admitted: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Municipal Law; School Law
Membership:
34.
Jason M. AckermanTitle: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2001
College: San Francisco State University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Natural Resources
Membership:
35.
Scott W. DitfurthTitle: Associate
Law School: Whittier College School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: California State University, Fullerton, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Whittier College School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Business Litigation
Membership:
36.
Dennis G. BezansonTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 1975
College: California State Polytechnic University, B.S., 1969
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Bankruptcy Reorganization; Bankruptcy Litigation; Debtor Bankruptcy; Creditor Bankruptcy
Membership: National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (Member, Board of Directors, 1988?).
37.
Jerry R. DagrellaTitle: Associate
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 2001
College: California State University, B.A., 2001
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Real Estate Litigation; Business Litigation; Public Agency Litigation
Membership:
38.
Joseph T. OrtizTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Philosophy, 1997
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Labor and Employment(100%)
Membership:
39.
Mona M. NematTitle: Associate
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2004
College: University of California, Irvine, B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Eminent Domain; Civil Litigation
Membership:
40.
Danielle G. SakaiTitle: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., 2000
College: University of California, Riverside, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Land Use Litigation; Environmental Litigation
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41.
Cathy S. HolmesTitle: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., with distinction, 1996
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1991
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., with distinction, 1996
Practice Area: School Law; Special Education
Membership:
42.
Ward H. SimmonsTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 2003
College: University of California at Davis, B.S., 1982; Cornell University, M.B.A., 1984
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Natural Resources
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43.
Victor L. WolfTitle: Managing Partner
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1983
College: Stanford University, B.A., 1980
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Public Agency Litigation; Construction Litigation
Membership:
44.
Howard B. GoldsTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 1983
College: University of California at Riverside, B.A., with honors, 1980
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Litigation
Membership:
45.
John R. RottschaeferTitle: Partner
Law School: Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, J.D., 1984
College: University of California at Riverside, B.A., with honors, 1981
Admitted: Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Public Finance
Membership:
46.
Steven C. DeBaun, (P.C.)Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1987
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1984
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Special Districts; Transportation Law; Municipal Law
Membership:
47.
Eric L. Garner, (P.C.)Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1987
College: Earlham College, B.A., with honors, 1984
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Water Law
Membership:
48.
Michelle OuelletteTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 1989
College: Kenyon College; University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A., with honors, 1980
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Endangered Species; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Membership:
49.
Cynthia M. GermanoTitle: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., 1990
College: Whittier College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1987
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership:
50.
Kyle A. SnowTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Washington, J.D., 1989
College: Weber State College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1986
Admitted: University of Washington, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Public Finance
Membership:
51.
Kim A. ByrensTitle: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., 1990
College: University of California at Irvine, B.A., 1987
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Public Finance
Membership:
52.
William D. Dahling, Jr.Title: Associate
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1983
College: Williams College, B.A., cum laude, 1978
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates; Probate; Wills
Membership:
53.
Maria E. GlessTitle: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1992
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Special Education
Membership:
54.
Glen W. PriceTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Puget Sound, J.D., 1994; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., with distinction, 1995
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of Puget Sound, J.D., 1994; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., with distinction, 1995
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership:
55.
Steven M. AndersonTitle: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1996
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 1990
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Natural Resources Law; Public Law
Membership:
56.
John D. HigginbothamTitle: Partner
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1999
College: Brigham Young University (B.A., 1995; M.B.A., 1999)
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Employment Litigation; Construction Litigation; Business Litigation
Membership:
57.
Christopher L. CarpenterTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Yale University, LL.B., 1965
College: Pomona College, B.A., 1962
Admitted: Yale University, LL.B., 1965
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates; Probate
Membership:
58.
Mrunal Mehta ShahTitle: Associate
Law School: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
College: University of California, San Diego, B.A., 1998
Admitted: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Public Finance; Education Law; Labor and Employment
Membership:
59.
Grover C. Trask, IITitle: Special Counsel
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1973
College: San Diego State University, B.A., 1970
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Municipal Law; Municipal Redevelopment; Labor and Employment
Membership:
60.
Rahsaan J. TilfordTitle: Associate
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2003
College: Washington University, A.B., 1998
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Municipal Law; Government
Membership:
61.
Beverly Ann BradshawTitle: Associate
Law School: University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, J.D., 2009
College: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, B.S.
Admitted: University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Eminent Domain
Membership:
62.
Zakia KatorTitle: Associate
Law School: Whittier Law School, J.D., 2007
College:
Admitted: Whittier Law School, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Membership:
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Best Best and Krieger LLP. The number of lawyers in Best Best and Krieger LLP is 195.