Jeffrey Costell is a practicing attorney in the state of California. He graduated from Georgetown University with his J.D. in 1980. He currently works for Costell & Cornelius, Law Corporation specializing in real estate law.

Pete grew up in Oklahoma and obtained his BSE in Civil Engineering at Princeton University. He received his J.D in 1989 from Georgetown Law Center and returned to the Bay Area, where he'd previously worked at Hewlett Packard, to practice law. Pete has practiced law in California's state and federal courts since 1989. Prior to opening Shearer Law Offices in 1998 to concentrate on employment, real estate, and intellectual property law, he was an associate with reputable firms including Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati and Cooley, Godward (now Cooley LLP) in Palo Alto. He and former colleague Andrew Pierce merged firms to form Pierce & Shearer LLP in 2001. Pete also had worked with the Special Masters of Griffiths and Castle on complex real estate matters. Since 1998, Pete has guest lectured on legal issues at both U.C. Berkeley and Cañada College. Pete resides in San Mateo and is a long time soccer coach, theater performer, and avid baseball fan.

A graduate from McGeorge School of Law, with a Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering, and extensive Real Estate experience, she is our resident expert in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, and Mediation. When you need your legal work done right, she's who you want in your corner.

Nikki B. Allen brings a wealth of experience to her legal practice. She is licensed in both California and Colorado and has practiced law for over twenty years. Ms. Allen began her career in 2000 as an attorney in Denver, Colorado with Kutak Rock, LLP, a national law firm with more than 450 attorneys in 16 offices. She specialized in finance law, where she represented numerous municipal clients and real estate developers. She was involved in the closing of numerous multi-million dollar transactions. When Ms. Allen moved to Palm Desert, California in 2005, she broadened her practice to include all types of business law, including the purchases and sales of real estate and businesses, entity formation and contract drafting. Specifically, she focuses on estate planning, which include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced health care directives and special needs trusts. Ms. Allen also represents clients in probate and trust litigation, as well as the administration of trusts and probate of estates. She handles all real estate issues and civil litigation, including homeowner association disputes, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, and construction disputes. Ms. Allen loves helping her clients resolve their legal issues. She also strives to help her clients avoid costly litigation. Ms. Allen attended the University of Massachusetts where she played Division I soccer with a fabulous team, including US Women’s National Team Player Brianna Scurry. She had the neat opportunity of playing in the Final Four against Mia Hamm. Ms. Allen graduated cum laude from the University of Denver College of Law in 2000 and is a member of the California and Colorado Bar Associations. She was on the University of Denver Law Review and had an article published while still in law school. Palm Springs Life Magazine named her as a “Top Lawyer” for the past ten years in a row, consecutively. In addition to practicing law, she enjoys living in Palm Desert with her husband, her eleven year old son, Jack, and coaching his soccer team.

When you are facing serious criminal charges, you deserve a strong advocate in your corner who is not afraid to push back against the prosecution’s case. At Pamma Law Firm in Yuba City, California, I understand what my clients are going through and fiercely defend their freedom in court. As a trilingual attorney — fluent in English, Spanish and Punjabi — I pride myself on being able to take on a diverse range of clients in Sutter County and throughout Northern California who are facing all kinds of felony and misdemeanor charges. At Pamma Law Firm in Yuba City, California, I am dedicated to defending clients throughout Sutter County and Northern California against criminal charges. To discuss your legal rights and options, call 530-329-8424 or contact me online.

Jared Gordon is an attorney based in Fresno, California. He focuses on a broad range of legal disciplines, encompassing business corporate, business litigation, media and advertising, and real estate and technology transactions. Functioning as the principal at his law firm, Jared Gordon Attorney at Law, he is profoundly committed to delivering insightful legal solutions. He has established a reputation for handling complex legal matters with a strategic and client-focused approach. Mr. Gordon embarked on his legal journey at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2003. During his time at UCLA, he was an active member of The Federalist Society. He pursued his undergraduate studies in government and legal studies, graduating magna cum laude in 1999 at the UCLA Claremont McKenna College. His college years were marked by involvement in various activities and societies, such as the debate team, ballroom dance Team, the John Madison Society and more. In August 2014, Mr. Gordon joined the business practice group of another major law firm in Fresno, where he provided counsel for almost six years. His tenure there was characterized by significant contributions to the firm’s success, particularly in advising high-profile clients on e-commerce services, online advertising, software licensing and vendor contracts. He also offered advice on intellectual property clearance and registration, social media law, employment matters and related litigation. Since January 2021, Mr. Gordon has been the principal of Jared Gordon Attorney at Law, where his practice emphasizes not only traditional legal areas but also emerging fields comprising technology transactions, routinely assisting clients in navigating the complexities of modern business environments. Admitted to practice in California, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California, his legal acumen is widely recognized across multiple jurisdictions. He has also received a “Good” rating on Avvo.

I am proudly taking Accident & Injury; Business; & Real Estate cases out of Newport Beach, California.

K&L Law Group, P.C. is a law practice based in La Verne, California, focusing on business law, labor and employment and commercial real estate matters. Grace M. Kim has been practicing since 2004 and is a member of the California and Nevada state bars. She is also a member of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, Clark County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Whether you are trying to close a commercial real estate deal, have a question about an employment or labor matter or need help with other business law issues, K&L Law Group is ready to help you. We are committed to providing excellence in client services, a high level of expertise in business and real estate law and the best results possible in every matter we handle.

Personal Injury, Business, Civil Rights, Real Estate, Family Law

Edmond Salem is a practicing lawyer in the state of California handling family law matters.