Profile: Robert Cartwright, Jr.

Second-generation plaintiff lawyer is a zealous advocate in his own right

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From Issue: 2009 October

Profile: Robert Allard

Santa Clara trial lawyer believes “it’s not about winning awards, it’s about helping others get back on their feet.”

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From Issue: 2010 February

Profile: Rick Simons

After 36 years, he finds satisfaction representing clergy abuse victims and he’s still banging around the hockey puck

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From Issue: 2012 September

Profile: Richard Alexander

Belli protégé carves own path against big corporations

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From Issue: 2014 September

Profile: Rene Turner Sample

Influenced by her strong faith and personal family struggles, lifelong Fresno resident keeps her focus on the client’s best interest and keeps her ego out of it

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From Issue: 2017 May

Profile: Quinton Cutlip

Former “Trial Lawyer of the Year” represents clients whose injuries forever changed their lives

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From Issue: 2026 March

Profile: Robert Buccola

Record-setting trial lawyer remains humble and competitive

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From Issue: 2014 February

Profile: RJ Waldsmith

From To Kill a Mockingbird to finding success through technology, teamwork and a passion for helping clients

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2016 December

Profile: Richard Watters

Central Valley native returns home to become one of the state’s top trial lawyers

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2013 July

Profile: Rich Schoenberger

Practice life balance; take your cases seriously but yourself not so much. Remember that no case is worth compromising your integrity

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2010 November

Profile: Rachel Abrams

Would-be marine biologist uses her scientific expertise to litigate against Big Pharma, medical-device firms

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2018 December

Profile: Philip Pillsbury

Out of order is how this insurance-bad-faith lawyer approaches trials

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2020 September