31 Downey Brand Attorneys Named 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 7, 2026
Downey Brand is delighted to announce that 17 attorneys were honored as 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers and 14 as Northern California Rising Stars.
Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys from over 70 practice areas who stand out due to their proven talent in their respective practices of law. Super Lawyers compiles its list through a multiphase selection process, which includes peer recognition, evaluations, and independent research based on professional expertise.
Downey Brand’s 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers are:
Meghan Baker – Business Litigation
Kristin Capritto – Estate & Probate
Jamie Dreher – Bankruptcy: Business
Matt Ellis – Real Estate
Sean Filippini – Construction Litigation
Brian Hamilton – Energy & Resources
Tyson Hubbard – Estate & Trust Litigation
Scott McElhern – Construction Litigation
Alexis Ortega – Estate & Trust Litigation
Sil Reggiardo – Estate & Probate
Scott Shapiro – Energy & Resources
Rebecca Smith – Land Use/Zoning
Danielle Stephens – Real Estate
Mike Thomas – IP Litigation
Michael Vergara – Environmental Law
Bill Warne – Business Litigation
Matt Weber – Construction Litigation
Northern California Rising Stars are recognized based upon the same criteria as Super Lawyers, however, they are chosen for this distinction because they have been practicing law for less than ten years or are 40 years old or younger.
Downey Brand’s 2026 Northern California Rising Stars are:
Aly Ackerman – Energy & Natural Resources
Farah Amjad – Business Litigation
Joshua Bailey – Business Litigation
Jennifer Barcellos – Estate & Probate
Nico Chapman – Environmental Litigation
Galen Gentry – Business Litigation
Daria Gossett – Employment Litigation: Defense
Tyler Horn – Business Litigation
Alex LaFountain – Employment Litigation: Defense
Michael Laino – Business Litigation
Krystan Miller-Caballero – Business/Corporate
Danielle Nafekh – Estate & Trust Litigation
Katlyn Nelms – Real Estate
Hannah Shakin – Estate & Probate