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
Partner / 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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Email
Sacramento 916.520.5217 direct
Partner / 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
