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My firm specializes in the trial process and understands the ins and outs of the courtroom. We can help you decide whether your case is appropriate for a lawsuit, or if it might be better handled through mediation/arbitration. As trial attorneys we research and analyze each case to identify the appropriate laws. After our preliminary review, we can discuss with you your rights.
33 years
My firm handles a large number of wrongful termination files including negotiating offers, dismissals, severance packages for executives; harassment/discrimination; and employer defense.
33 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1989 | 02/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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UOP Law | Honor's Moot Court | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Early Neutral Evaluator | Santa Clara Superior Court | 2011 - Present |
Judge Pro Tem | Santa Clara Superior Court | 2007 - Present |
Of Counsel | Burrow & Shimane | 2010 - 2012 |
Adjunct Professor | Santa Clara University School Of Law, Santa Clara, Ca | 2007 - 2013 |
Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Robert Kahn | 1998 - 2000 |
Associate Attorney | Mitchell Stock & Burrow | 1994 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Civil Litigation Section | 1989 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Professional Mediation Services | Comprehensive Mediation Training | 2010 |
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific | law | N/A |
Univ of Arizona | undergraduate | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lean in for Lawyers | Title IX | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Coates v Farmers | Settlement following class certification |
McCormack v. Von Strassor, et al | $169,000 for the Plaintiff |
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