22 Downey Brand Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
June 26, 2019
Downey Brand is excited to announce the selection of 15 attorneys as 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and seven as Northern California Rising Stars.
Super Lawyers compiles its list using a multiphase selection process centered around peer recognition, evaluations, and independent research based on professional expertise. Super Lawyers distinguishes attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have demonstrated excellence in their respective practices of law.
Downey Brand’s 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers are:
- James L. Deeringer – Estate & Probate
- Sean Filippini – Construction Litigation
- Dale R. Ginter – Creditor Debtor Rights
- Steven H. Goldberg – Environmental Litigation
- Christian Marsh – Energy & Resources
- Mary J. Martinelli – Family Law
- Scott D. McElhern – Construction Litigation
- Daniel J. McVeigh – Employment Litigation: Defense
- Stephen J. Meyer – Business Litigation
- Kevin M. O’Brien – Environmental
- Silvio Reggiardo – Estate & Probate
- Don E. Sobelman – Environmental Litigation
- Melissa A. Thorme – Environmental Litigation
- Stan O. Van Vleck – Government Relations
- William R. Warne – Business Litigation
Northern California Rising Stars highlights attorneys who have been in practice for less than ten years or are 40 years old or younger. Rising Stars are chosen based on the same criteria as Super Lawyers.
Downey Brand’s 2019 Northern California Rising Stars are:
- Meghan M. Baker – Business Litigation
- Sam E. Bivins – Energy & Resources
- David E. Cameron – Environmental
- Brian Hamilton – Energy & Resources
- Tyson E. Hubbard – Estate & Trust Litigation
- Alexandra K. LaFountain – Business Litigation
- Thomas E. Marrs – General Litigation