Leadership
Executive Committee
Downey Brand is managed by a six-person executive committee consisting of the managing partner, the chairman and four at-large members.
Partner
Clients turn to Scott McElhern to provide his legal insight to map out a strategy for success. He focuses his practice on litigation matters involving construction, eminent domain, real estate and commercial disputes.
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Email
Sacramento 916.520.5367 direct
Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5367 direct
Managing Partner
Scott Shapiro is highly regarded for his expertise in flood protection improvement projects throughout California’s Central Valley and the West, as well as his successful track record on issues of water rights and water supplies.
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Email
Sacramento 916.520.5234 direct
Managing Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5234 direct
Reno 775.329.5900 direct
Partner
Michael J. Thomas is one of a few registered patent attorneys based in Sacramento with a law practice focused on intellectual property litigation, including prosecuting and defending claims involving patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets.
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Email
Sacramento 916.520.5310 direct
Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5310 direct
Partner
For over 25 years, industrial and municipal clients have regularly turned to Melissa Thorme to assist in resolving their environmental compliance issues and negotiating or litigating their regulatory enforcement actions.
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Email
Sacramento 916.520.5376 direct
Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5376 direct
Chairman
Bill Warne has built a reputation as one of Sacramento's top trial lawyers. Bill is retained by individuals, companies, and corporations with complex, high-profile and "bet the company" litigation issues.
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Sacramento 916.520.5217 direct
Chairman
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5217 direct
Partner
Clients that find themselves entangled in intricate legal disputes turn to Matt Weber not only for his legal skills, but because he also takes the time to understand the client’s issues before he recommends a litigation strategy.
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Email
Stockton 209.472.3922 direct
Partner
Email
Stockton 209.472.3922 direct
Sacramento 916.444.1000 direct
Mentoring Partner
Clients rely on Annie Amaral for her complex business litigation and advocacy skills to navigate through federal and state courts alike, both independently and where cases are filed simultaneously in both venues.
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Sacramento 916.520.5243 direct
Mentoring Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5243 direct
Recruiting Partner
Individuals and companies looking to resolve legal disputes turn to Meghan Baker because of her client-focused approach and proven results.
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Sacramento 916.520.5510 direct
Recruiting Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5510 direct
Pro Bono Partner
Jamie Dreher helps clients navigate the maze of options in complex corporate reorganizations and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
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Sacramento 916.520.5478 direct
Pro Bono Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5478 direct
Reno 775.329.5900 direct
Marketing Partner
As a Certified Family Law Specialist*, Mary Martinelli is uniquely qualified to resolve complex family law matters with an emphasis on business concerns — earning her clients' trust for more than thirty years.
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Email
Sacramento 916.520.5278 direct
Marketing Partner
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5278 direct
Chair, Corporate, Securities and Tax Group
Matt Ellis is a skilled transactional attorney who assists clients with sophisticated legal matters and complex real estate transactions.
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Email
San Francisco 415.848.4846 direct
Chair, Corporate, Securities and Tax Group
Email
San Francisco 415.848.4846 direct
Chair, Litigation Practice Group
For over 20 years, a variety of businesses -- from financial institutions to national property developers and shopping center owners, governmental agencies, regional businesses, sole proprietorships and individuals -- have turned to Jan Fleener to handle their complex business litigation.
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Sacramento 916.520.5227 direct
Chair, Litigation Practice Group
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5227 direct
Chair, Natural Resources Group
Nicole Granquist is among an elite group of attorneys whose practice is devoted entirely to water quality regulatory compliance, enforcement defense, and litigation.
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Email
Sacramento 916.520.5369 direct
Chair, Natural Resources Group
Email
Sacramento 916.520.5369 direct
