Profile: Rick Simons

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

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2012 September

Profile: Richard Alexander

Belli protégé carves own path against big corporations

Stephen Ellison

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

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2017 May

Profile: Philip Pillsbury

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

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2020 September

Profile: Nina Shapirshteyn

Ukrainian immigrant cherished her chance at success in the U.S. and developed a passion for products-liability cases

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2017-June

Profile: Monique Olivier

For this lawyer, advocacy has been – and continues to be – a life endeavor

From Issue: 2016 September

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: Peter J. Hinton — pupil of the world

East Bay attorney wields influence; garners respect throughout the legal community

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2009 July

Profile: Niall McCarthy

The president-elect of Consumer Attorneys of California is a seasoned litigator, philanthropist and fundraiser

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2011 January

Profile: Miriam Bourdette

Central Valley lawyer provides a strong and persuasive voice for equality

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2009 April