1. Graham Van Leuven
Title: Associate
Law School: George Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of California, B.A.
Admitted: George Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Insurance Bad Faith Defense
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association.

2. Kenneth A. Baldwin
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.D., 1987
College: University of California, Davis, B.A., with honors, 1984
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Business Transactions, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Probate, Trust Planning, Estate Planning
Membership: AssociationsMr. Baldwin is a member of the State Bar of California, the Fresno County Bar Association, and the Fresno Estate Planning Council. Mr. Baldwin is a past Chair of the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section of the Fresno County Bar Association (Chair in 2000, and Co-Vice-Chair in… Read more AssociationsMr. Baldwin is a member of the State Bar of California, the Fresno County Bar Association, and the Fresno Estate Planning Council. Mr. Baldwin is a past Chair of the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section of the Fresno County Bar Association (Chair in 2000, and Co-Vice-Chair in 1998 and 1999). Read less

3. Todd W. Baxter
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1990
College: University of Wisconsin-Parkside; University of Wisconsin, B.S., 1985
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Appellate Litigation, Insurance Coverage and Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
Membership: AssociationsMr. Baxter is a member of the State Bar of California, Nebraska State Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and American Bar Association. | Bar Fellowship: Litigation Council of America.

4. Gordon M. Park
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 1976
College: California State University, Long Beach, B.A., summa cum laude, 1973
Admitted: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: General Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Toxic Mold Litigation, First Party Property Insurance Claims and Litigation, Insurance Fraud and Arson, Insurance Agent's Errors and Omissions, Defense of Insurance Companies in Extracontractual/Bad Faith Litigation, Defense of Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims, Construction Defects, Commercial and Employment Torts and Product Liability actions
Membership: AssociationsMr. Park is a member of the State Bar of California, Fresno County Bar Association, as well as the State Bar of Nevada and Clark County Bar Association. He is active in the American Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice, and Litigation sections. Mr. Park has also served as National… Read more AssociationsMr. Park is a member of the State Bar of California, Fresno County Bar Association, as well as the State Bar of Nevada and Clark County Bar Association. He is active in the American Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice, and Litigation sections. Mr. Park has also served as National Vice Chair of the ABA Property Insurance Law Committee. He is an Associate with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), San Joaquin Chapter since 1989. Mr. Park is a member of the Federal Bar Association, Association of Defense C

5. Shane Garrett Smith, Ph.D.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of California, Davis, B.S., 1997; University of California, Los Angeles, Ph.D., 2003
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; IP Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; Merced County Bar Association.

6. Vreeland Osborn Jones
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1976
College: Gettysburg College, B.A., 1967
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Corporate and Partnership Law; Estate Planning; Health Care Law; Real Property Transactions; Tax Law
Membership: Fresno County and American (Member, Section on Health Law) Bar Associations; State (Member, Section on Real Property Law) Bar of California; American Health Lawyers Association, California Society for Healthcare Attorneys.

7. Lejf E. Knutson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: Point Loma Nazarene University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1990; University of California, Riverside, M.A., German/Comparative Literature, 1995
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith(100%)
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; American Bar Association.

8. Jared V. Gordon
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2003
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., Government/Legal Studies, 1999
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Business Law; Advertising Law; Labor and Employment; Intellectual Property; Real Estate
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association.

9. Jeffrey M. Reid
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D., 1984
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Land Use Planning/CEQA Matters, Real Estate Development, Commercial and Real Estate Financing and Environmental Law
Membership: AssociationsMr. Reid is a member of the Virginia State Bar State Bar of California District of Columbia Bar and the United States Supreme Court Bar Association. Mr. Reid has previously served on the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Advisory Committee (1997-2000) Executive Board,… Read more AssociationsMr. Reid is a member of the Virginia State Bar State Bar of California District of Columbia Bar and the United States Supreme Court Bar Association. Mr. Reid has previously served on the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Advisory Committee (1997-2000) Executive Board, Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County (1997-2000) Governor's Water Policy Council (1993-1996) San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (1993-1996) Fresno County Assessment Appeals Board (1992-1993) Fresno County Bar Association and the

10. Mart B. Oller, IV
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.D., 1990
College: University of California, Irvine, B.S., cum laude, 1987
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Defense of Public Entities, Non-Profit Organizations, Professional Liability, Employment matters
Membership: AssociationsMr. Oller is a member of the State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Law Section), the Federal Bar Association, California Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Northern California Association of Defense Counsel, and San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial… Read more AssociationsMr. Oller is a member of the State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Law Section), the Federal Bar Association, California Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Northern California Association of Defense Counsel, and San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL). Mr. Oller served on the Board of Directors of the Fresno County Bar Association from 2012-2017, and served as President in 2016. He is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association Pro Bono Services section where he has

11. Scott J. Ivy
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
College: California Polytechnic State University, B.B.S., magna cum laude, 1993
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Litigation; Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Banking Law; Insurance Coverage
Membership: Association of Business Trial Lawyers-San Joaquin Valley; Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California (Member, Litigation Section).

12. Laura Stecker
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 2014
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., Political Science, Journalism/Mass Communication, 2010
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Civil Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar.

13. David L. Emerzian
Title: Partner
Law School: Santa Clara University, J.D., 2002
College: California State University, Fresno, B.A., Accounting, 1999
Admitted: Santa Clara University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Commercial and Business Litigation, Real-Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Contract and Construction Litigation
Membership: AssociationsMr. Emerzian is a member of the State Bar of California and the Fresno County Bar Association. He is also a former officer of the California Association of Business Trial Lawyers-San Joaquin Valley Chapter (ABTL), and a current Board Member of the ABTL. Mr. Emerzian is a past board… Read more AssociationsMr. Emerzian is a member of the State Bar of California and the Fresno County Bar Association. He is also a former officer of the California Association of Business Trial Lawyers-San Joaquin Valley Chapter (ABTL), and a current Board Member of the ABTL. Mr. Emerzian is a past board member of the California State University Fresno Alumni Association. Read less

14. Mandy L. Jeffcoach
Title: Partner
Law School: Santa Clara University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: Arizona State University, B.A., English/Sociology, summa cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Santa Clara University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Defects; Professional Malpractice
Membership: State Bar of California (Litigation Law Section); Fresno Bar Association.

15. Jason O. Howard
Title: Associate
Law School: Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.S., 1994
Admitted: Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage Defense
Membership: State Bar of California; Indiana State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Fresno County Bar Association.

16. Noura Kawar
Title: Associate
Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.A., 2010
Admitted: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association.

17. Nikole E. Cunningham
Title: Associate
Law School: California State University, Fresno, B.S., Criminology, Law Enforcement, 2008; University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction, 2011
College:
Admitted: California State University, Fresno, B.S., Criminology, Law Enforcement, 2008; University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction, 2011
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Probate Litigation; Torts; Employment Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers; San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

18. Kathryn L. Greene
Title: Associate
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Westmont College, B.A., cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association.

19. Michael K. Claiborne
Title: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: Boise State University, B.A., Philosophy, 2008
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith
Membership: State Bar of California.

20. Ryan D. Marshall
Title: Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Duke University, B.A., 2005; San Diego State University, M.B.A., 2010
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Litigation; Family Law; Torts; Medical Malpractice Defense; Bankruptcy
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

21. Mara M. Erlach
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 2002
College: University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 1999
Admitted: University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Business Law; Probate; Business Estate Planning; Corporate Law; Trusts and Estates
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association (Chair, Trusts and Estates Section, 2010); State Bar of California; Fresno Estate Planning Council (Board Member, 2010); Fresno County Young Lawyers Association.

22. Justus Spillner, IV
Title: Associate
Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: University of San Diego, B.A., Sociology, 2008
Admitted: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California.

23. Daniel S. Cho
Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., Intellectual Property Law, with distinction, 2008
College: University of California, San Diego, B.S., Molecular Biology, 2001
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., Intellectual Property Law, with distinction, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Intellectual Property; Wage and Hour Law; Family Law
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL).

24. Joseph J. Doerr
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 2004; New York University, Masters of Law, Taxation, 2010
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 2004; New York University, Masters of Law, Taxation, 2010
Practice Area: Business Organization; Business Transactions; Estate Administration; Estate Planning; Mergers and Acquisitions; Real Estate; Tax Planning; Tax Legislation
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association.

25. Melody A. Hawkins
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2002
College: University of California, Davis, B.A., Psychology, 1998
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Employment Litigation; Litigation Services
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association.

26. Jerry D. Casheros
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1999
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1995
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Defense of Professional Malpractice, Hospital Law, Insurance, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Visitation Rights, Paternity, Premarital Agreements, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Post Divorce Modification, Community Property Law
Membership: AssociationsMr. Casheros is a member of the State Bar of California, Fresno County Bar Association, and San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL).

27. Kristi D. Marshall
Title: Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2010; California State University, Fresno, B.S., Criminology, Law Enforcement, 2007
College:
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2010; California State University, Fresno, B.S., Criminology, Law Enforcement, 2007
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Torts; Family Law; Commercial Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association (Executive Board Member).

28. Nicholas H. Rasmussen
Title: Associate
Law School: Washington University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: University of California, San Diego (B.S., 2004; B.A., 2004)
Admitted: Washington University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers' Association.

29. Christina C. Tillman
Title: Partner
Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., Business Economics/Global Studies - Emphasis in Socioeconomics, 2003
Admitted: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Discrimination, Labor and Employment, Sexual Harassment, Wage and Hour Law, Wrongful Termination
Membership: AssociationsMs. Tillman is a member of the State Bar of California, American Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association and San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL).

30. John W. Hastrup
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Harvard University, B.A., Government, cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Tax Planning; Tax Litigation; Trusts and Estates
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; American Bar Association.

31. Gary A. Hunt
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Political Science, 2004
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Litigation; Insurance Defense; Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association; San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL).

32. William H. Littlewood
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction; Traynor's SocietyStaff Writer and Comment Editor, McGeorge Law Review, 1999
College: California State University, Fresno, B.A., 1996; Order of the Coif; Dean's Honor Roll
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction; Traynor's SocietyStaff Writer and Comment Editor, McGeorge Law Review, 1999
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment Litigation; Intellectual Property Rights; Business Litigation
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association and Association of Business Trial Lawyers, San Joaquin Valley Chapter.

33. Laura A. Wolfe
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Professional Liability; Construction Defects; Wage and Hour Law; Class Actions
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association; Fresno County Women Lawyers; California Women Lawyers.

34. Wendy S. Lloyd
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, J.D., with high honors, 1987
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, J.D., with high honors, 1987
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

35. Wade M. Hansard
Title: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1977
College: California State University at Fresno, B.S., summa cum laude, 1974
Admitted: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage, Defense of Agents and Brokers, Defense of Bad Faith Actions Against Insurers, Representing Insureds, Complex Multiparty Civil Litigation
Membership: AssociationsMr. Hansard is a member of the State Bar of California, Nevada State Bar, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California (Member, Board of Directors 1997-1999), Las Vegas Defense Lawyers, Defense Research Institute, Federal Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association and Clark… Read more AssociationsMr. Hansard is a member of the State Bar of California, Nevada State Bar, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California (Member, Board of Directors 1997-1999), Las Vegas Defense Lawyers, Defense Research Institute, Federal Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association and Clark County Bar Association. Read less

36. D. Greg Durbin
Title: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1978
College: University of California at Berkeley, A.B., with distinction, 1975
Admitted: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Business Litigation in Federal and State Courts, before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, through Arbitration, including Intellectual Property Rights, Securities Fraud, Competitive Injury, Real Estate, Franchise/Distributorship, Contract Disputes
Membership: AssociationsMr. Durbin served as the National Delegate for the Federal Bar Association, San Joaquin Chapter in 2006 and 2007, as President in 2005, and as a member of the Board of Directors in 2000-2007. He was the co-chair for the 2001 and 2003 Judicial Conferences for the U.S. District Court,… Read more AssociationsMr. Durbin served as the National Delegate for the Federal Bar Association, San Joaquin Chapter in 2006 and 2007, as President in 2005, and as a member of the Board of Directors in 2000-2007. He was the co-chair for the 2001 and 2003 Judicial Conferences for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California. Mr. Durbin has also served on the Judicial Advisory Committee for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California from 2005 through 2013 (Chair 2010 to 2013).Mr. Durbin served as a trustee on the board of t

37. Kelley B. Lowe
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 2014
College: University of Southern California, B.A., magna cum laude, 2010
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association; American Bar Association.

38. James P. Wagoner
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Santa Clara, J.D., cum laude, 1973
College: St. Mary's College of California, B.A., 1970
Admitted: University of Santa Clara, J.D., cum laude, 1973
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage and Insurance Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation
Membership: AssociationsMr. Wagoner is a member and former Director (1987-1990, 2001-2005) of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, and is also a member of the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, and is a fellow in the American… Read more AssociationsMr. Wagoner is a member and former Director (1987-1990, 2001-2005) of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, and is also a member of the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, and is a fellow in the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel. Read less

39. Dana B. Denno
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 2003
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association; Fresno County Women Lawyers Association.

40. Kenneth M. Klug
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1972
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, A.B., 1969
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Probate Law; Estate Planning Law; Trust Administration Law
Membership: State Bar of California (Member, Trusts and Estates Section; Chairman, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section, 1984-1985); American Law Institute.

41. Benjamin T. Nicholson
Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Santa Clara University, B.A., English, 1999
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Young Lawyers Association (Board Member, 2008-2009).

42. Timothy J. Buchanan
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Santa Clara, J.D., 1981
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., magna cum laude, 1977
Admitted: University of Santa Clara, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property Rights; Contracts; Business Dissolutions; Corporate Dissolutions; Fraud; Business Torts; Securities Litigation; Appellate Practice; Unfair Competition
Membership: Fresno County; Federal Bar Association (Board of Directors, San Joaquin Chapter, President 2014); Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

43. Daniel L. Wainwright
Title: Partner
Law School: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1997
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Legal Malpractice Defense; Medical Malpractice Defense; Public Entity Claims; Civil Rights Defense; Automobile Insurance Defense
Membership: Tulare County Bar Association; Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California; San Joaquin Valley Federal Bar Association; Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

44. Brandon M. Fish
Title: Partner
Law School: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1999
College: University of California at Irvine, B.A., 1995
Admitted: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Litigation
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

45. Christopher S. Hall
Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1999. Order of the Coif
College: California State University, Fresno, B.S., 1996
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1999. Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Commercial Business Litigation; Land Use; Environmental Law; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Real Property; Trusts and Estates; Trust Litigation
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California (Member, Real Property Law, Litigation and Unfair Competition Subsections); American Bar Association.

46. Geni K. Krogstad
Title: Partner
Law School: Lewis and Clark College, J.D., 1994
College: Loma Linda University, B.A., Biology, 1984
Admitted: Lewis and Clark College, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Appellate Practice
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Oregon State Bar; Fresno County Women Lawyers.

47. Scott M. Reddie
Title: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University, J.D., 1994
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., Economics, 1991
Admitted: Pepperdine University, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Appellate; First Party Insurance Fraud; Bad Faith; Business Litigation; Bankruptcy Litigation
Membership: Member: State Bar of California, Fresno County Bar Association (Appellate Law Section).

48. Ruby Ann David Helsley
Title: Partner
Law School: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1997
College: Santa Clara University, B.S., 1994
Admitted: Santa Clara University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Employment Litigation; Business Litigation
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association (Current Member; Past Board Member, 2005-2006); State Bar of California; Association of Defense Counsel; Filipino Bar Association of Northern California.

49. Christopher Lozano
Title: Partner
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1994
College: The Johns Hopkins University, B.A., 1989
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith; First Party Insurance; Toxic Torts; Mold Litigation; Military Law; Appellate Practice
Membership: Fresno County and American Bar Associations (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section); Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada; Defense Research Institute.

50. Matthew E. Fletcher
Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1998
College: Wayne State College, B.A., 1995
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Civil Rights Defense, Corrections Defense and Government Liability, Business Litigation, Construction Defect Litigation, Family Law matters, Child Custody, Child and Spousal Support, Visitation Rights, Paternity, Premarital Agreements, Community Property issues
Membership: AssociationsMr. Fletcher is a member of the State Bar of California, Fresno County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the Fresno County Bar Association.

51. Timothy R. Sullivan
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Missouri, J.D., 1986
College: University of Missouri, B.A., Political Science, 1983
Admitted: University of Missouri, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Prosecution and Defense of Bad Faith Litigation, Insurance disputes regarding coverage under Property, Liability, Errors and Omissions, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, ERISA and Title Insurance policies
Membership: AssociationsMr. Sullivan has been appointed to the California State Bar's Litigation Section Executive Committee (2016-2019). He has previously served as a member of the California State Bar CEB Real Property Advisory Committee (2012-2014), Insurance Law Editor for CEB's Real Property Law Reporter,… Read more AssociationsMr. Sullivan has been appointed to the California State Bar's Litigation Section Executive Committee (2016-2019). He has previously served as a member of the California State Bar CEB Real Property Advisory Committee (2012-2014), Insurance Law Editor for CEB's Real Property Law Reporter, and on the Executive Committee of the California State Bar Real Property Law Section (Advisor 2011, Vice-Chair 2010, Member 2007-2009). Mr. Sullivan has also served as President of the Fresno County Bar Association (2011), as its Presiden

52. Michael F. Ball
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., cum laude, 1984
College: University of Miami, A.B., English/Economics, cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Litigation, primarily Professional Liability Defense, Medical Malpractice, Physician Administrative Defense, Medical Products Liability and General Negligence, Elder Abuse, Civil Practice, Nursing Home Litigation, Torts and Premises Liability
Membership: AssociationsMr. Ball is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), having served as President of the San Joaquin Valley Chapter (2009-2010) and on the Board of Directors of CAL-ABOTA, 2009-2011. He is also a member of the… Read more AssociationsMr. Ball is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), having served as President of the San Joaquin Valley Chapter (2009-2010) and on the Board of Directors of CAL-ABOTA, 2009-2011. He is also a member of the California Medical-Legal Committee, the Board of Directors of the California Society for Healthcare Risk Management (2004-2010, 2008-2009 President, 2011-present), the California Academy of Attorneys for Health Care Professionals, the Northern Ca

53. Stephen E. Carroll
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1984
College: University of Santa Clara, B.A., magna cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Banking Litigation; Financial Law; Construction Litigation; Real Property; Franchise Law
Membership: Fresno County, American and Federal (San Joaquin Chapter) Bar Associations; State Bar of California.

54. Kevin D. Hansen
Title: Partner
Law School: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1985
College: University of Southern California; Fresno State University, B.S., 1980
Admitted: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Concentration in General Litigation Defense, First and Third Party Insurance Fraud, Arson, Insurance Bad Faith Defense, First Party Insurance Coverage
Membership: AssociationsMr. Hansen is a member of the State Bar of California and the Fresno County Bar Association. In addition, he is a member of the Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Northern California Fraud Investigators Association, Federal Bar Association, Property Claims… Read more AssociationsMr. Hansen is a member of the State Bar of California and the Fresno County Bar Association. In addition, he is a member of the Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Northern California Fraud Investigators Association, Federal Bar Association, Property Claims Association of the Pacific, and California Conference of Arson Investigators. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Valley Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Read less

55. David R. McNamara
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1987
College: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, B.S., magna cum laude, 1984
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Employment, Employment Law, Commercial Real Estate
Membership: AssociationsMr. McNamara is a member of the State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Law Section), Federal Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section), Fresno County Bar Association, and Wisconsin Bar Association. He is also a member of the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association… Read more AssociationsMr. McNamara is a member of the State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Law Section), Federal Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section), Fresno County Bar Association, and Wisconsin Bar Association. He is also a member of the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Read less

56. Gregory S. Mason
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., 1990
College: San Diego State University, A.B., with distinction in Economics, 1987
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Commercial and Insurance Defense Litigation, Agricultural Crop Loss and Aviation, Toxic Tort, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, General Negligence, Personal Injury, Retailer Liability
Membership: AssociationsMr. Mason holds the rank of Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and currently serves on the San Joaquin Valley Chapter's Board. He is a member of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance State Bar of California (Conference of Delegates of California Bar… Read more AssociationsMr. Mason holds the rank of Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and currently serves on the San Joaquin Valley Chapter's Board. He is a member of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance State Bar of California (Conference of Delegates of California Bar Association, Member, Sergeant-At-Arms Committee 2003-2005) member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (2012-2016) Fresno County Bar Association (Fresno County Young Lawyers Association

57. Deborah A. Byron
Title: Partner
Law School: San Joaquin, College of Law, J.D., valedictorian, 1982
College: California State University, Fresno, B.A., cum laude, 1974
Admitted: San Joaquin, College of Law, J.D., valedictorian, 1982
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Employment Law; Discrimination; Harassment; Retaliation Claims
Membership: Fresno County and Federal Bar Associations; State Bar of California.

58. Kurt F. Vote
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Southern California Law Center, J.D., 1992
College: University of California, Irvine, B.S., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: University of Southern California Law Center, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Business Litigation, Construction Defects, Construction Law, Construction Arbitration, Construction Insurance Defense, Construction Liability, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation, Construction Mediation, Contractor Performance Bonds, Mechanics Liens, Materialmens Liens, Public Construction Law, Debtor and Creditor, Debtor and Creditor Collections, Debtor and Creditor Remedies, Debtor and Creditor Workouts
Membership: Fresno County, American and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of California.

59. Richard A. McCormick
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60. Dudley W. Sheppard
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61. James H. Barstow
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62. Lawrence E. Wayte
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1961
College: Stanford University, A.B., 1958
Admitted: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1961
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Professional Liability Defense; Products Liability Defense
Membership: Fresno County (Member, 1992-1994 and President, 1994, Board of Directors) and American Bar Associations; The State Bar of California; American Board of Trial Advocates (Diplomate).

63. Lowell T. Carruth
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California at Berkeley, LL.B., 1962
College: Stanford University, A.B., magna cum laude, 1959, Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley, LL.B., 1962
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Insurance Bad Faith; Negligence Defense; Wrongful Termination
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64. Mario L. Beltramo, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., cum laude, 1972
College: University of San Francisco, B.A., 1969
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., cum laude, 1972
Practice Area: Trial Practice; Medical Malpractice Defense; Products Liability Defense
Membership: Fresno County (President, 2004) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (Member, Board of Directors); Northern California Association of Defense Counsel; International Association of Defense Counsel; California Medical/Legal Committee.

65. Michael G. Woods
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1973
College: Fresno State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1970
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Employment Law; Defense of Public Entities; Trial Practice; Civil Rights; Litigation
Membership: Fresno County and Federal Bar Associations; State Bar of California (Member, Labor and Employment Section).

66. Steven G. Rau
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1975; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1977
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of California at Davis, J.D., 1975; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1977
Practice Area: Real Estate Development and Finance; Land Use; Agribusiness; General Business
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

67. W. F. Docker
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Santa Clara, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: Stanford University, B.A., 1972; University of Santa Clara, M.B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of Santa Clara, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Business and Personal Planning, Estate and Succession Planning, Business and Agricultural Planning and Transactions
Membership: AssociationsMr. Docker is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association (Agriculture, Real Property, Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Sections), State Bar of California (Trusts and Estates Section Executive Committee 2001-2007) and Fresno County Estate Planning Council.

68. Hilton A. Ryder
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Santa Clara, J.D., magna cum laude, 1972
College: Iowa State University (B.S., 1962; M.S., 1964)
Admitted: University of Santa Clara, J.D., magna cum laude, 1972
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Insolvency Workouts
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

69. Marshall C. Whitney
Title: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1978
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., Mathematics with high honors, 1973; Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1972-1973
Admitted: Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Business and Commercial Litigation; Legal and Accounting Malpractice Defense; Corporate Law
Membership: Fresno County, Federal (President, San Joaquin Chapter, 1998-1999) and American (Construction and Business Litigation Sections) Bar Associations; State Bar of California; San Joaquin Valley Chapter, Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Past President and Member, Board of Directors).

70. Annette A. Ballatore-Williamson
Title: Partner
Law School: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1997
College: California State University, Fresno, B.A., 1991
Admitted: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage(50%); Insurance Bad Faith Litigation(45%); Employment Discrimination(5%)
Membership: Fresno County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Fresno County Women Lawyers Association; Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California.

71. Victoria R. Bernhardt
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: University of California at San Diego, B.A., Management Science/Economics, 1987
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Civil Litigation in areas of Agricultural Law, Business Law, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Consumer Law, Contracts, Fraud & Deceit, Unfair Competition, Insurance Defense, Negligence, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Torts and Trucking Law, Family Law matter
Membership: AssociationsMs. Bernhardt is a member of the State Bar of California, Association of Defense Counsel, Fresno County Bar Association, California Women Lawyers and Fresno County Women Lawyers. She previously served as Past President (2007) of Fresno County Women Lawyers and currently serves on the… Read more AssociationsMs. Bernhardt is a member of the State Bar of California, Association of Defense Counsel, Fresno County Bar Association, California Women Lawyers and Fresno County Women Lawyers. She previously served as Past President (2007) of Fresno County Women Lawyers and currently serves on the Fresno County Bar Association's Board of Directors. Read less

72. M. Leah Cameron
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: Wheaton College, B.M., Voice with Elective Studies in English, magna cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Professional Liability Defense; Employment Defense
Membership: State Bar of California.

73. Steven R. Ueltzen
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2010
College: University of California, San Diego (B.S., Management Science, 2007; B.A., U.S. History, 2007)
Admitted: University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2010
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

74. Mark B. Busick
Title: Partner
Law School: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1987
College: California State University at Fresno, B.S., 1983
Admitted: San Joaquin College of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Construction Defects; Negligence; Premises Liability; Products Liability
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Defense Research Institute; Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California.

75. Irene V. Fitzgerald
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2009
College: George Washington University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage
Membership: State Bar of California.

76. Brian D. Fahy
Title: Associate
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Westmont College, B.A., Political Science/History, cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Litigation; Labor and Employment
Membership: Association of Business Trial Lawyers

77. Kathleen Cerniglia
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Emory University, B.A., History, minor in Political Science, with high honors, 2003
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California; American Bar Association.

78. Richard C. Strong
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1979
College: Leland Stanford Junior University, B.A., History, 1975
Admitted: Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Real Estate; Business; Corporate Planning
Membership: State Bar of California; Fresno County Bar Association.

79. Robert K. Landen
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1990
College: College of William & Mary, B.A., Anthropology, 1984; University of Hawaii, M.A., Southeast Asian Studies, 1987
Admitted: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1990
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin; State Bar of California.

80. Michele A. Carli
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1988
College: University of California, Irvine, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Business Torts; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate
Membership: Fresno County, San Francisco (Member, 1989-1995) and American (Member, 1989-1995) Bar Associations; Fresno County Women's Lawyers.

81. Anil Pai
Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: California State University, Chico, B.S., 1996
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Professional Liability; Family Law
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Association of Business Trial Lawyers (San Joaquin Valley Chapter).

82. Kristi D. Kleinberg
Title: Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2010; California State University, Fresno, B.S., Criminology, Law Enforcement, 2007
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Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2010; California State University, Fresno, B.S., Criminology, Law Enforcement, 2007
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Torts; Medical Malpractice; Family Law
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

83. Devon R. McTeer
Title: Partner
Law School: San Joaquin, College of Law, J.D., 2003
College: California State University, Fresno, B.S., 1997
Admitted: San Joaquin, College of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Litigation; Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Negligence; Fraud; Professional Liability; Breach of Contract; Wrongful Death; Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

84. Nicholas C. Miller
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Civil Appeals; Civil Litigation; Civil Rights; Professional Liability
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

85. Kristen Lieb
Title: Associate
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Messiah College, B.S., Marketing, summa cum laude, 2003; Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management, M.B.A., 2008
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Business Law; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Estate Planning; Land Use; Probate; Real Estate; Trust Administration
Membership: State Bar of California; American Bar Association.

86. John J. McGregor
Title: Partner
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1971; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1974
College: University of San Francisco, A.B., 1968
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1971; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1974
Practice Area: Tax Planning; Tax Litigation; Business Transactions; Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association (Member, Judicial Evaluations Committee, 2006-; Chair, Nominating Committee, 1984-; Director, 1982-1986; Editor, The Fresno County Bar Bulletin, 1985-1986; President, Young Lawyers Association, 1982); State Bar of California (Member, Executive Committee, Taxation Section; Chair, Standards of Tax Practice Committee, Taxation Section, 1994-1995 and 1997-1998; Vice-Chair, Taxation Section, 1985-1986).

87. Robert L. Sullivan, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1967
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.S., 1964
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1967
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Trust and Estate Administration Law; Taxation Law
Membership: State Bar of California (Member, Executive Committee, Trust and Estate Section, 1985-1995; Chairman, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section, 1994-1995); Fresno Estate Planning Council (Past President, 1982-1983).

88. Carol O'Neil
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 1976
College: Occidental College, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Products Liability Defense; Torts; Insurance Defense; Automobile Liability Defense; Civil Litigation; Premises Liability Defense; Negligence; Government Entity Related Matters; Recreational Law; Equine Law; Land Use
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California; American Bar Association; Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada; Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

89. Kim Marie Herold
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 1987
College: Smith College, B.A., Economics, cum laude, 1983
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Probate; Trust Administration; Charitable Planning; Business Planning; Estate Administration; Wills; Contested Wills; Living Wills; Powers of Attorney; Probate Administration; Business Succession Planning; Winery Law; Successions
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90. Robert A. Cardenas
Title: Associate
Law School: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: California State University, Long Beach, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith; Civil Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California.

91. Seth J. Manfredi
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2008
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Insurance Bad Faith Defense
Membership: Fresno County Bar Association; State Bar of California.