News & Events

Madison Simmons was recently selected to the to the 2022 Northern California Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Northern California receive this distinction.  The Firm congratulates Miss Simmons on this well deserved honor. 

Where Substantial Evidence Shows that a Party Denying Requests for Admissions did not have a Reasonable Basis to Deny it, the Requesting Party is Entitled to Costs of Proof

In a hostile work environment claim, the trial court erred by focusing on the customer’s harassing behavior – instead of on how the employer responded to the employee’s complaints about the customer.

Plaintiff suing for breach of mandatory duty to report suspected child abuse under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act must prove objectively reasonable suspicion existed based on facts within actual knowledge of mandated reporters.

The firm is excited to announce the naming of Nicholas Shepard to Partner.  Through his 7 years as an attorney, Mr. Shepard has gained extensive experience litigating personal injury and product liability claims, including as trial counsel for several to verdict.  In both State and Federal court Mr. Shepard has prevailed on numerous dispositive motions, including summary judgment, demurrers, motions for judgment on the pleadings, and motions to dismiss.