Awards/Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

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 the Sacramento Top 25 2020 Super Lawyers, achieving the region’s highest percentage again this year.

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Los Angeles, CA (June 9, 2020) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that Tara Sattler and Jessica Rankin Corpuz have been recognized as 2020 Southern California Rising Stars. To be eligible for inclusion in this list, candidates must be 40 or younger or have been in practice for less than 10 years. Each year Super Lawyers selects only 2.5 percent of lawyers in California for this honor.

Tara is a shareholder in the firm’s Entertainment & Media group. Tara specializes in representing production companies, producers, financiers and content creators in the film, television and digital spaces. Her expertise encompasses all of the phases of development, financing, production, and distribution of scripted and non-scripted content for all budget levels.

Jessica is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Group. Experienced in handling complex business and commercial disputes, she has also handled intellectual property, fraud, business tort, and contract matters in both federal and state courts. Jessica has been engaged in high-stakes litigation in multiple jurisdictions, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

SAN DIEGO, CA (April 10, 2020) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that Jo Dale Carothers, Ph.D.  is a 2020 San Diego Super Lawyers honoree.

Jo Dale Carothers is a shareholder and chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. Her practice emphasizes intellectual property litigation, licensing, contract disputes, and issues related to proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (UPSPTO) in all fields. She has represented companies in litigation in numerous federal district courts and state courts across the country, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and in Section 337 investigations in the United States international Trade Commission (ITC). Jo Dale is an in-demand speaker and panelist on IP topics and a frequent contributor to the Intellectual Property Law Blog.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.  The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

Weintraub is pleased to announce that Sherry S. Bragg, and Gary Waldron have been recognized as 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers.

Sherry Bragg is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Group.  She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in complex business disputes in both state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings since 1987.  Sherry has tried, co-tried, and arbitrated a significant number of high-value cases to conclusion, and has successfully orchestrated the settlement of many others. In addition, Sherry has an active appellate practice and has briefed and won numerous appeals.

A preeminent trial lawyer, Gary Waldron has practiced in the state, federal and bankruptcy courts of Southern California since 1979. Mr. Waldron has tried or arbitrated over 100 cases, including more than 40 jury trials.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

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 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list include Brendan J. Begley, Gary L. Bradus, Kay U. Brooks, Dale C. Campbell, Christopher Chediak, Janet Z. Chediak, Jim Clarke, Edward J. Corey, Jr., Kelly E. Dankbar,  Louis A. Gonzalez, Jr., James Kachmar, Kevin Kelso, Shawn M. Kent, Michael A. Kvarme, Darrin Menezes,  Audrey A. Millemann, Charles L. Post, Carlena L. Tapella, and Lizbeth V. West in the Firm’s Sacramento office and Paul E. Gaspari in the Firm’s San Francisco office. Super Lawyers recognizes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state.

Weintraub Tobin attorneys named to the 2019 Northern California Rising Stars list, which consists of those who are either 40 years of age or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less, include  Ryan Abernethy, Justin Borrowdale, Lukas Clary, Katie Collins, Danielle Diebert,  Mark E. Ellinghouse, Josh Escovedo, Daniel C. Kim  and Josiah Prendergast in the Firm’s Sacramento office.  The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.

Weintraub attorneys represent 25 percent of the Sacramento Top 25 2019 Super Lawyers, the region’s highest percentage.

Attorneys named to Super Lawyers “Top” lists include:

Gary L. Bradus

• Top 25 2019 Sacramento Super Lawyers

Christopher Chediak

• Top 100 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers
• Top 25 2019 Sacramento Super Lawyers

Edward J. Corey, Jr.

• Top 100 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers
• Top 25 2019 Sacramento Super Lawyers

Louis A. Gonzalez, Jr.

• Top 25 2019 Sacramento Super Lawyers

Charles L. Post

• Top 100 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers
• Top 25 2019 Sacramento Super Lawyers

Lizbeth (Beth) V. West

• Top 100 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers
• Top 25 2019 Sacramento Super Lawyers
• Top 50 Women 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

Weintraub is pleased to announce that Jessica Rankin Corpuz has been recognized as a 2019 Southern California Rising Star.  To be eligible for inclusion in this list, candidates must be 40 or younger or have been in practice for less than 10 years.  Super Lawyers selects only 2.5 percent of lawyers in California each year for this honor.

Jessica is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Group.   Experienced in handling complex business and commercial disputes, she has also handled intellectual property, fraud, business tort, and contract matters in both federal and state courts. Jessica has been engaged in high-stakes litigation in multiple jurisdictions, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

Weintraub is pleased to announce that Jo Dale Carothers has been recognized as a 2019 San Diego Super Lawyer and Eric Caligiuri as a 2019 Rising Star.

Jo Dale Carothers is a shareholder and chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property group. An intellectual property litigator and registered patent attorney, Jo Dale advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues including patents and proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights.  She is an in-demand speaker and panelist on IP topics and a frequent contributor to the Intellectual Property Law Blog.

Eric Caligiuri advises domestic and international clients through complex intellectual property disputes. His practice focuses on patent and trade secret litigation in federal district courts, California state courts, before the International Trade Commission (ITC), and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Eric has experience representing companies in a wide range of fields, including semiconductor products and processes, mobile device components and applications, networking, and systems-on-a-chip (SoC’s). Eric is also a contributing author for the Intellectual Property Law Blog.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

Weintraub is pleased to announce that Sherry S. Bragg, Andrew M. Gilford and Gary Waldron have been recognized as 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers.

Sherry Bragg is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Group.  She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in complex business disputes in both state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings since 1987.  Sherry has tried, co-tried, and arbitrated a significant number of high-value cases to conclusion, and has successfully orchestrated the settlement of many others. In addition, Sherry has an active appellate practice and has briefed and won numerous appeals.

Andy Gilford  has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts throughout California. He has extensive experience litigating complex business disputes and writ proceedings as well as defending consumer class action matters. Andy’s trial experience has included intellectual property matters, real estate fraud, environmental matters, and insurance coverage disputes, among many others. He is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Group.

A preeminent trial lawyer, Gary Waldron has practiced in the state, federal and bankruptcy courts of Southern California since 1979. Mr. Waldron has tried or arbitrated over 100 cases, including more than 40 jury trials.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

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.

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LOS ANGELES, CA (January 30, 2018) – Weintraub Tobin, one of California’s leading, full-service law firms, is pleased to announce that Sherry Bragg, David R. Gabor, Andrew Gilford and Gary Waldron have been named to the 2018 Southern California “SuperLawyers” list. The annual publication recognizes no more than 5.0 percent of lawyers throughout Southern California.

Sherry Bragg – Sherry S. Bragg is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Practice. Sherry has tried, co-tried and arbitrated a significant number of high-value cases to conclusion, and has successfully orchestrated the settlement of many others. In her many years of practice, Sherry has represented plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal courts, and in administrative actions.

David Gabor – David Gabor is a shareholder at Weintraub Tobin. David is a trial lawyer, but increasingly represents production companies, infomercial companies, direct response companies and multi-level marketing organizations as both operational and compliance matters. In particular, David is focused on advertising and compliance issues, including FTC counseling and litigation, class actions, and multi-agency governmental compliance involving the marketing and sale (over multiple media platforms) of various products including educational and health-related products.

Andrew Gilford  – Andrew Gilford has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts throughout California. His trials have included, among others, cases involving misappropriation of intellectual property rights, contract and fraud claims associated with a large residential real estate development, contract and business tort claims on behalf of a multinational chemical company, real estate disputes on behalf of property owners, and product defect and warranty claims on behalf of a major utility’s independent power producer subsidiary.

Gary Waldron – Gary is a preeminent trial lawyer who has continually practiced as a trial lawyer since 1979. He practices in the State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts of Southern California. Mr. Waldron has tried or arbitrated over 100 cases, including over 40 jury trials.

About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country.

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