U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Experience
Gary is a shareholder in the Firm’s Corporate practice group.
Gary represents businesses from formation through all stages of operation, assisting clients in many areas, including employment, shareholder and director rights and duties, corporate governance, and other internal issues. He also represents clients in connection with purchases and sales of businesses, emphasizing mergers and acquisitions and asset sales and stock purchases, and sales across all industries. He represents individuals and entities, including corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships. Gary is a former chair of the Business Law Section of the Sacramento County Bar.
Gary also has tremendous experience representing lenders and borrowers in financing and loan transactions to fund operations and expansion. These transactions have included unsecured loans and loans secured by real and personal property collateral. Gary has taught courses on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and is an expert in personal property secured transactions.
Gary has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers and is consistently selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers. He has also been named to the Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers multiple times
Recent Transactions
Representation of a borrower in the construction industry for loans totaling over $100,000,000.
Representation of syndication of banks in a $100,000,000 loan to borrowers in the petroleum industry.
Representation of an agricultural borrower in a $450,000,000 loan transaction.
Representation of a seller in the health/pharmaceutical industry in an $80,000,000 stock sale transaction.
Representation of a foreign buyer acquiring a controlling ownership interest in an analytical processes business.
Representation of syndication of banks in $65,000,000 loan to a company in the recreation industry.
Representation of a seller in the automotive parts industry in a $100,000,000 transaction.
Representation of numerous buyers and sellers of businesses in the manufacturing, agribusiness, food products, computer automotive, retail, and technology industries.
State Bar of California, Business Law and Intellectual Property Law Sections Member
Sacramento County Bar Association, Business Law and Intellectual Property Law Sections Member
SACTO (Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization), Board of Directors and former Chair (2013-2014)
Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council Board of Directors
Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada Board of Directors
American River College Foundation Board of Directors (former)
CEOs Against Cancer
Awards
Sacramento Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO, 2022
SacTown Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2015-2024 – Banking and Financial Services, Business/Corporate
Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2013-2019
The Best Lawyers in America®, 2018 -2025 (Commercial Transactions/UCC Law; Corporate Law)
Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers, 2013 – 2015, 2018 – 2020, 2022 – 2023
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, 2012, 2015, 2024
Northern California Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate 2010-2024
AV® Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
The Business Journals’ The Influencers: Law 100 Most Influential Attorneys Nationwide, 2018
Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that 34 of its attorneys have been selected to the inaugural Sactown Magazine Top Lawyers 2024 list. Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin are recognized in over a dozen practice areas on this year’s list, including Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Business Litigation, and Estate Planning…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Weintraub Tobin celebrates diversity in the Firm’s leadership, workforce, community, and client base. “Weintraub is proud to serve some of the most diverse regions in California, and it is important to us that our Firm reflect our communities,” said Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus. “Our diversity of experiences and…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 41 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. 32 Weintraub attorneys are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, of which six…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been named to prestigious Northern California Super Lawyers® “Top” lists for 2024: five attorneys to the Top 100 list, and one attorney the Top 50 Women list. Gary L. Bradus, Edward J. Corey, Jr., David W. Creeggan, Charles (Chuck) Post,…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 45 of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized on the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Star lists. These lists, selected annually on a state-by-state basis, recognize outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in…
The Business Journals asked members of the Business Journals Leadership Trust to share their advice for cultivating a culture of gratitude and recognition among all the members of your team. In the resulting article, published on May 3, 2024, Weintraub shareholder Gary Bradus shared his team-building tip of allowing team members to…
Gary Bradus, Shareholder and Managing Partner at Weintraub Tobin, will speak at the upcoming meeting of Legal Roundtable on “The Future of Law Firm Management.” On Wednesday, April 24th, Gary will lead a dynamic discussion encompassing the evolving dynamics of law firm management. Gary will share Weintraub Tobin’s growth journey,…
In honor of International Women’s Day, Weintraub Tobin celebrates four women who have recently moved into prominent leadership positions in the California Law Firm: Jessica Marlow, elected to the Firm’s Board of Directors; Jeanne Vance as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors; Tara Sattler as Marketing Shareholder;…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Jessica Marlow has been elected to the law firm’s Managing Board. A shareholder in the Entertainment and Digital Media practice group, Jessica is based in Los Angeles with a global practice of groundbreaking young talent. “Jessica is that rare attorney whose legal…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Jennel Fernandez has been named Chief Administrative Officer of the Firm. As CAO, Jennel will dedicate her time, skills, and experience to improving firmwide operational efficiency and to supporting the leadership priorities of the Firm’s Managing Board. An eleven-year member of Weintraub’s administrative…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Ryan E. Abernethy and Justin M. Borrowdale have been named as shareholders in the law corporation. Ryan Abernethy successfully represents businesses in a broad range of litigation and employment matters. He is experienced in all areas of employment litigation, including the defense of…
Weintraub Tobin was proud to be named one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Sacramento by the Sacramento Business Journal. The award, given each year to Sacramento-based organizations that go above and beyond to keep employees happy, healthy, and engaged, is selected based on employee feedback through a…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 25 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and eight attorneys have been named to the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Three attorneys have also named “Lawyer of…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 31 of its attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyers list. Weintraub’s attorneys are recognized in various categories, including Business/Corporate law, Employment & Labor law, Estate Planning & Probate law, and Real Estate law. The complete roster of Weintraub…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 47 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Star lists. These lists, selected annually on a state-by-state basis, recognize outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Lizbeth “Beth” West has been recognized as a 2023 Women Who Mean Business Awards honoree. The Sacramento Business Journal presents the Women Who Mean Business Awards annually to exceptional women in the Sacramento area who have made significant contributions in their respective industries. …
Weintraub Tobin continues to expand its services with the addition of Construction attorneys Daniel M. Steinberg and Jessica A. Robison. The legal team and their staff establish a Construction Law practice at Weintraub, which will work closely with the Firm’s Real Estate and Litigation groups. The Weintraub Construction Law team…
In a November 30th article, The Business Journals asked 10 members of the Business Journals Leadership Trust to share ways that businesses can keep and grow consumer trust.
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 19 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, six of our attorneys have been named to the third edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, and one attorney, Kay Brooks, was named the…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 28 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the Top Lawyers 2022 list from Sacramento Magazine. Ten of the listed Weintraub attorneys are recognized in multiple practice areas. The Top Lawyers list, featured each year by Sacramento Magazine, recognizes prominent attorneys in the…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 37 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. Several Weintraub attorneys also received special recognition on Super Lawyers “Top” lists, including six attorneys named to the Sacramento Top 25 Super Lawyers (Gary L.…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Managing Shareholder Gary L. Bradus has been recognized as a 2022 Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal. As Managing Shareholder/CEO of Weintraub, Gary coordinates Firm leadership while managing a high-level corporate and banking legal practice. Along with the Firm’s executive board,…
Weintraub Tobin has expanded to include a Healthcare practice as a result of its merger with Salem & Green, effective January 1, 2022. Healthcare and business attorneys Julie E. Green, Christopher F. Anderson, and Jeanne L. Vance have joined the Corporate Group. These attorneys are practicing at the forefront of…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2022, healthcare and business law firm Salem & Green will merge with and into the Weintraub firm. Sacramento-based attorneys Julie E. Green, Christopher F. Anderson, and Jeanne L. Vance will join Weintraub’s Corporate Group. Founded in 1999, Salem &…
Sacramento, CA (August 19, 2021) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been included in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America and 6 Weintraub attorneys have been included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Weintraub Tobin’s recognized Best Lawyers…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been recognized as 2021 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine, including 8 attorneys recognized in multiple practices. Voting for Top Lawyers was managed by Professional Research Services and was open to all licensed attorneys in Sacramento. Voters were asked…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 38 of its attorneys have been included on the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California. In addition, 4 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 16 percent…
In an article in the Sacramento Business Journal, Felicia Alvarez writes that the owner of popular local sushi restaurant Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine has filed a lawsuit against his business partners Madrow-Bazett, Inc. for alleged acts of misconduct and mismanagement of funds. Gary Bradus, who represents Madrow-Bazett, is quoted in…
Jennifer Stolo was recently named honoree of the Executive of the Year Award by the Corporate Citizenship Awards. Stolo is head of one of the largest Make-A-Wish chapters. Weintraub Managing Shareholder and Make-A-Wish board member Gary Bradus was quoted in the article: Pulling off an endeavor of that magnitude takes…
Sacramento, CA – Weintraub is pleased to announce that 21 Firm attorneys have been recognized as 2020 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. The full list of 2020 Top Lawyers will be featured in the August, 2020 issue of Sacramento Magazine. Weintraub attorneys honored as 2020 Top Lawyers are: Brendan Begley…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California. In addition, 5 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 20 percent of…
SACRAMENTO, California – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its 14 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2019. Attorneys selected to the 2019 Best of the Bar list include Gary L. Bradus, Kay U. Brooks ,Dale C. Campbell, Christopher Chediak, Janet Z. Chediak, Jim Clarke,Edward J.…
SACRAMENTO, CA (August 15, 2019) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 19 of our attorneys have been recognized on the 2020 The Best Lawyers in America list. In addition, Weintraub Tobin attorney Christopher Chediak was named the Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that more than 30 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys Northern California. In addition, 6 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Attorneys selected to the…
Weintraub is pleased to announce that 24 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as 2019 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. The full list of 2019 Top Lawyers will be featured in the August, 2019 issue of Sacramento Magazine. Weintraub Tobin attorneys honored as 2019 Top Lawyers are: David Adams |…
SACRAMENTO, California – August 24, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its seventeen attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2018. Brendan J. BegleyGary L. BradusKay U. BrooksDale C. CampbellChristopher ChediakJanet Z. ChediakJim ClarkeEdward J. Corey, Jr.Kelly E. DankbarMark E.…
SACRAMENTO, California – July 19, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 24 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2018 Top Lawyer List. David Adams | Business/Corporate, Securities & Corporate FinanceBrendan Begley | AppellateGary L. Bradus | Banking & Financial Service, Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities &…
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2018, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Five Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2018 Southern California…
SACRAMENTO, California – September 11, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its thirteen attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2017. Gary L. BradusKay U. BrooksDale C. CampbellChristopher ChediakJanet ChediakEdward J. Corey, Jr.Louis A. Gonzalez, Jr.Shawn M. KentMichael A. KvarmeJulie…
SACRAMENTO, CA (August 7, 2017) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 24 Weintraub Tobin attorneys are Martindale-Hubbell rated. Out of the 24 attorneys, 21 have received the AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, while three attorneys have been given the Distinguished rating. AV…
SACRAMENTO, California – July 26, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 21 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2017 Top Lawyer List. Brendan Begley | AppellateGary L. Bradus | Banking & Financial Service, Business/CorporateKay U. Brooks | Estate Planning & ProbateDale C. Campbell | Business Litigation,…
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2017, on which 36 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Six Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2017 Southern California…
Golden Gates drawbridge in Sacramento in the night time SACRAMENTO, California – August 26, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its twelve attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2016. Gary L. BradusDale C. CampbellChristopher ChediakJanet ChediakEdward J. Corey, Jr.Louis A.…
“Weintraub accommodates flexible schedules, but the important point is for people to be available, Bradus says — from wherever they’re sitting.” Weintraub shareholder, Gary Bradus recently weighed in on the legal generation gap addressed in Steven Yoder’s article, The Case for New Practices. As technology continues to expand, Gary believes that firm productivity is increasing,…
SACRAMENTO, California – July 25, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 18 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyer List. David C. Adams | Business/Corporate, Mergers & AcquisitionsBrendan Begley | AppellateTaylor W.Bentley | Securities & Corporate FinanceGary L. Bradus | Banking & Financial Service, Business/CorporateKay U.…
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2016, on which 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Three Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2016 Southern California and San Diego Super…
SACRAMENTO, California – September 3, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its eleven attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2015. Gary L. BradusKay U. BrooksDale C. CampbellChristopher ChediakEdward J. Corey, Jr.Daniel B. EngLouis A. Gonzalez, Jr.Michael A. KvarmeCharles L.…
SACRAMENTO, California – August 7, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its 20 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s Top Lawyer List 2015. David C. Adams | Securities & Corporate FinanceBrendan Begley | AppellateTaylor Bentley | Securities & Corporate FinanceGary L. Bradus | Banking &…
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2015, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Eight Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions. Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2015 Southern California and San Diego…
On June 13, Weintraub Tobin sponsored an event for Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada. With over a hundred people in attendance, the event helped to raise funds to grant wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions. The event was held at the home of co-sponsors Chris and Jennifer Granger.…
In a July 16th article for Super Lawyers, Larry Rosen writes about the successful law career of Weintraub Shareholder Gary Bradus, as well as his roots in the Sacramento community. Read the full article on the Super Lawyers website, here.
“We welcome Shinmei U.S.A. to the growing community of food-related companies in the Sacramento region, America’s farm-to-fork capital,” said SACTO Chair Gary Bradus, shareholder with Weintraub Tobin. “We are honored that Shinmei has chosen West Sacramento in which to locate its new U.S. headquarters and production facility.” Click the link…
For a third year in a row, Weintraub Tobin is working to raise funds for cardiovascular diseases and stroke by partaking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, September 21 at William Land Park. Our attorneys and staff work hard during the summer months to gear up for…
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is pleased to announce that three of our attorneys have been named “Best of the Bar” by the Sacramento Business Journal. Congratulations to shareholders Gary Bradus, Chris Chediak and Ed Corey. The Business Journal’s inaugural “Best of the Bar” list was created to “recognize local…
Shareholder and SACTO chair Gary Bradus was quoted in the following article in the Sacramento Bee on Friday, July 26 German chemical giant to open agricultural research and development center to West Sacramento By Mark Glover, Sacramento BeeWest Sacramento scored a major gain at the expense of nearby neighbor Davis…
Sacramento, Calif., July 24, 2013 – The Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) is pleased to announce the location of Bayer CropScience, a division of Bayer AG, in West Sacramento, California. The new facility will serve as the North American headquarters and research and development center for the vegetable…
SACRAMENTO / SAN FRANCISCO / LOS ANGELES –Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation, a business law and litigation firm, is pleased to announce that Gary L. Bradus has been elected as Chair of the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) for 2013-2014. As Chair of SACTO, Gary will…
Weintraub Tobin is a proud supporter of WEAVE and its Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event. Each year, our attorneys strut their Weintraub swagger in high heels around Capitol Mall – all for a very good cause. Roughly 450 men raised $230,000 for the local nonprofit, which is a…
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 25, 2012 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm, congratulates Gary Bradus on being named as one of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers of 2012. To receive this honor, Bradus earned the highest point totals in the Northern…
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corporation and Tobin & Tobin, a professional corporation, jointly announce the merger of their business law and litigation firms. The combined firm will be named Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin and will have offices in Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles. With over 60 attorneys,…
That’s a big switch for lawyers who specialize in commercial lending deals at Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corp. Until last year, most of their time was spent negotiating loan workouts. Now lawyers across the market are refinancing agreements to take advantage of low interest rates and helping clients get new…
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2010 – Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its twelve attorneys who were named as 2010 Northern California SuperLawyers and Rising Stars: SuperLawyers: Gary L. Bradus, Business/Corporate Dale C. Campbell, Intellectual Property Litigation Christopher Chediak, Corporate Law Ed Corey,…
Sacramento’s fifth-largest law firm quietly opened a branch in Los Angeles this week. Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corp. has hired two litigators in an office on Wilshire Boulevard to solidify a toehold in the intellectual property, employment and entertainment markets in Southern California. The firm has expanded in Sacramento, too.…
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 21, 2009 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its fourteen attorneys who were named as 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: Super Lawyers: Dale C. Campbell, Intellectual Property Litigation Christopher Chediak, Corporate Law Ed Corey, Jr., Estate Planning…
Sacramento Business Journal March 2, 2007By Kathy Robertson, Staff Writer Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus is quoted in the article that “the firm is not hiking billing rates or billable hours associates are expected to work.” He also noted that this salary increase and the benefits of work/life balance will assist…
For Immediate Release Sacramento, Calif. – Feb. 12, 2007— The Sacramento law firm Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a business law and business litigation firm, is proud to announce that Gary Bradus has been elected as managing partner. Mr. Bradus will succeed Ken Sylva, who served as managing partner since 2000 and…