David Shafer's practice involves business and corporate law, and related business, corporate, commercial and real estate transactions. For many years, Mr. Shafer has worked with a variety of business enterprises that included hundreds of start-up businesses guiding them through the formation stages, development and sustainability, as viable and successful ventures. ​ Mr. Shafer represents clients in the formation of business entities, mergers, acquisitions, private offerings to raise capital for funding business expansion and technology developments, and business succession planning. Mr. Shafer holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University and was admitted to practice in California in 1979. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the California Central District of the U. S. Federal Courts and was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1989. He is a member of the Business Law section of the California State Bar and has served as a Judge Pro Tem in Orange County, California ​

Counsel for California Constitutional Rights Foundation and Election Integrity Project, California at Bailey & Romero

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. 1. Last Friday---family law case -- I represent wife -- husband cheated on wife -- 14 year old daughter didn't want to see Dad at required visitation -- Ct ordered visitation only if daughter wanted it plus $10,000 attorney fees to my client from dad. How did you build a successful practice? 2. All calls returned within 24 hours...copies of ALL documents provided to client...aggressive in Court but willing to settle where settlement benefits my client. What should clients look for in a lawyer? 3. It helps to know what Judges are predisposed on what issues. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? 5. I really don't do phone consultations. I offer in office free consults but I think a client would want to see me and I know I want to see the client. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? 6. 44 years practice..more Court experience than 98% of the other attorneys. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? 7. People come to me with their problems whether it be divorce, eviction, criminal charges etc. I am proud that MOST of my clients leave better off than when they first came to see me. What are your other interests in addition to law? 8. Hunting, hiking, running, community service. Are you involved in your community? 9. yes. Rotary, Me-Foundation inc. (sponsors camps for cancer victims and their families), founding director of two community banks, founder of two different education foundations.

D. Randall Ensminger been practicing civil and criminal law for over 35 years and found that our clients truly appreciate the time and effort we put into every aspect of their legal needs. We're here to help you succeed and that's something we don't take lightly. At Ensminger Law Offices, we are here to listen to your needs and help you accomplish your goals in any way we can. We know that navigating legal and real estate issues can be overwhelming and tough on your wallet and we've got a number of different options that you and/or your family can review to keep costs as low as possible. General civil and criminal trial practice with emphasis on real estate, plaintiff's personal injury and/wrongful death, probate and bankruptcy law.

Lauren Pruett is a Partner and shareholder of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C.. Lauren oversees our Family Law Department. She focuses exclusively on family law issues including: divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, guardianships, adoptions, grandparent visitation. Lauren dedicated her focus to family law from the start of her legal studies, taking courses dedicated to the field such as family law, community property, family law trial skills and juvenile law. Additionally, she clerked for the Honorable Thadd Blizzard for one year at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse and worked as a certified law student for a local family law firm while pursuing her legal studies. Lauren graduated cum laude from California State University Sacramento, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Lauren went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law obtaining honors in her clerkship positions and her practical and persuasive legal writing courses. Notable facts: Lauren is a dog mom, spin fanatic, wine lover and avid certified scuba diver. In her spare time she enjoys traveling adventures with her husband.

Natalya L. Kalinovskiy began her legal career after receiving her juris doctor from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific with concentrations in trial advocacy and criminal litigation. While in law school Ms. Kalinovskiy interned for Sacramento County, the Federal Government and private law firms. For over three years, Ms. Kalinovskiy worked for a well-known private law firm in downtown Sacramento practicing criminal law, civil litigation and family law. Since joining Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C. Ms. Kalinovskiy practices exclusively family law including divorce, domestic violence restraining orders, child custody, child support, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Ms. Kalinovskiy grew up in Southern California and attended UC Riverside for undergrad. Ms. Kalinovskiy is fluent in Russian, loves spending time with family and enjoys traveling.

Mr. Castro is an attorney who prides himself on advocating aggressively on behalf of all clients. Having been recognized as a top tier attorney by Super Lawyers (Rising Star, 2019-2020) and Lawyers of Distinction, Mr. Castro started his own practice to represent members of communities with poor access to critical services. To that end, it is Mr. Castro's chief goal to effect change for his clients in the areas of business litigation, personal injury, family law, and trust and estates law. In those personal injury cases, he has extensive experience in matters involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, auto accidents, pedestrian/bicycle accidents, dog bites, dangerous property condition, premises liability, slip and fall, trip and fall, insurance bad faith, government tort claims, construction site accidents, on the water injuries, and defective products/products liability claims. In matters of business litigation, Mr. Castro has experience with matters involving breach of contract, tortious interference with contracts or business relationships, business partner disputes, real estate disputes (including both residential or commercial real estate), business entity formation, contract review, breach of fiduciary duty, and other matters arising from the day-to-day operations of running a business. As for matters involving family law, Mr. Castro handles matters requiring financial and property division concerns, child custody disputes, child support, modifications of family law orders, enforcement of family law orders, and document preparation/review. Mr. Castro also helps his clients plan for the efficient and effective transfer of assets to spouses, to younger generation family members, to other persons clients wish to benefit, and to charities. Mr. Castro's trust and estate practice involves the preparation of trust agreements, wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, and closely held business structures, including partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. Mr. Castro graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2013 and he is admitted to practice before all the courts in the State of California including the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Central Districts of the United States District Courts of California. Mr. Castro firmly believes the key to securing a favorable result for all his clients is by exercising the highest degree of diligence and perseverance. Mr. Castro takes each case personally and always strives to obtain the best possible results for each client. During his spare time, Mr. Castro enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, wine tasting, and volunteering in any activity that benefits children. He served as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program in Jacksonville, Florida. He also coaches youth sports and most recently coached his son's baseball team in Rocklin Little League.

Joseph Angelo proudly serves the Bay Area including San Francisco, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in Bankruptcy.

Scott Johnson proudly serves Roseville, CA and Sacramento, CA in Bankruptcy and Consumer Litigation.