21 Downey Brand Attorneys Selected as 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 16, 2018
Downey Brand is pleased to announce the selection of 14 attorneys as 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers and seven as Northern California Rising Stars.
Super Lawyers distinguishes attorneys in 70+ practice areas who have demonstrated excellence in their respective practices of law. Attorneys are carefully chosen using a multiphase selection process that incorporates peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research based on professional achievements.
Downey Brand’s 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers are:
- James L. Deeringer – Estate & Probate
- Dale R. Ginter – Creditor Debtor Rights
- Steven H. Goldberg – Environmental Litigation
- 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
- Dan E. Sobelman – Environmental Litigation
- Max M. Steinheimer – Construction Litigation
- Melissa A. Thorme – Environmental Litigation
- Stan O. Van Vleck – Government Relations
- William R. Warne – Business Litigation
Northern California Rising Stars are designated based upon the same criteria as Super Lawyers, but reflect attorneys who have been in practice for less than ten years or are 40 years old or younger.
Downey Brand’s 2018 Northern California Rising Stars are:
- Meghan M. Baker – Business Litigation
- Sam E. Bivins – Energy & Resources
- David E. Cameron – Environmental
- Tyson E. Hubbard – Estate & Trust Litigation
- Alexandra K. LaFountain – Business Litigation
- Thomas E. Marrs – General Litigation
- Adrian J. Webber – Business Litigation