Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, P.C. Jethro S. Busch is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, several United States District Courts, and all the courts of the State of California. Jethro received his undergraduate degree from the University of California (Berkeley), holds a law degree from Tulane University, and has been practicing law since 1981. His practice consists primarily of real estate litigation, including wrongful eviction and habitability disputes, disputes connected with buying or selling real property, and disputes between co-owners or condo owners. Jethro is also a published author in the real estate field, served for five (5) years on the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California (which subsequently was spun off into the California Lawyers Association), and served for several years as the co-chair of the State Bar Landlord-Tenant Subsection. Jethro has taught numerous continuing legal education classes to other attorneys, including at numerous Annual Meetings of the State Bar, and at several Real Property Law Section Annual Retreats. In his free time, Jethro enjoys cooking/baking, going to museums, travel, reading, and watching movies (including at the Silent Film Festival).

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Attorney Paul Bennett has been practicing law since 1987. He fights for the rights of his clients in employment law and personal injury cases in federal and state courts. Mr. Bennett is licensed in Maryland, DC, Virginia, California, and Hawaii. He is dedicated to providing his clients with prompt, professional and friendly service. Contact our law firm today to arrange your free consultation with an experienced lawyer. With more than a quarter century of experience in the successful practice of law, I am more convinced than ever that my personal attention to my clients makes a difference – for them and for me. Our smaller environment means I am able to provide very hands-on attention. If you select me to handle your employment law concern, or your personal injury claim, I expect that we will come to know one another very well. I will work to earn your trust.

I have concentrated my law practice in real property, especially landlord-tenant law, since 1982. Our firm represents landlords and tenants and is (commercial and residential) for plaintiffs and defendants. We represent individuals and Fortune 500 corporations throughout California. We appear in wrongful eviction suits for plaintiffs and defendants. We argue before local rent boards. We arbitrate, negotiate, mediate and litigate in all areas of this field. We provide pro bono services on a regular basis. I also testify as an expert in this field, and am hired as a private mediator. I have been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell.

Nathan Verbiscar-Brown is an attorney at Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, P.C. He is an experienced litigator, having represented clients in federal and state courts throughout California, as well as in New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Idaho. His practice areas include complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, franchise law, trademark enforcement, employment law, trespass, catastrophic personal injury, class action, and more. Over the first ten years of his practice, he obtained settlements and judgments in excess of $14,000,000. Nathan now applies his zeal for justice to real estate litigation, with an emphasis on landlord-tenant disputes. He firmly believes in the principles of civility, both within the courtroom and without, and he strives for timely and efficient resolution of his clients’ matters. Above all, Nathan is guided by his compassion and optimism. Nathan earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also earned a B.A. with Honors, graduating cum laude. He is admitted to practice in the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern District Courts of California, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys swimming, skiing, and camping with his children. He is an Eagle Scout and a native son of Sonoma County, California.

Tiffany W. Yee is a Partner at Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, P.C. Her practice focuses on real estate litigation primarily in residential landlord-tenant disputes in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically tenant buyout agreements, Owner Move-In and Ellis Act evictions. Tiffany believes in resolving cases through buyout or settlement and has successfully handled numerous negotiations as a cost-effective solution for her clients. She regularly handles matters arising before the San Francisco Rent Board and San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Tiffany also speaks conversational Cantonese and is able to communicate with and put Chinese-speaking clients at ease. Tiffany earned her B.A. from San Francisco State University and her J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California. She is a member of the State Bar of California and is also admitted to practice before the Northern Federal District Court of California. Tiffany is an active member of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area, Solo & Small Firm Committee, and was a past Committee Co-Chair for three years. She was named to the Northern California “Rising Star” list published by Super Lawyers Magazine from 2018 – 2022, a peer nominated distinction reserved for only a small percentage of attorneys in Northern California.

Mr. Schmidt proudly represents his clients in all estate matters in the San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Having practiced law as a trial attorney for over 13 years, John Roach has committed himself to helping victims of negligence achieve justice. As a solo practitioner in Northern California, John is dedicated to protecting his clients’ civil rights by constantly working on his trial skills and litigation strategies. John frequently goes to court to fight large corporations and insurance companies. His practice focuses on spine injuries and brain injuries. Mr. Roach is fluent in Spanish. He has many clients who only speak Spanish. Mr. Roach takes great pride in his ability to offer high-quality legal services to the Spanish-speaking community.

The Law Offices of Robert G. Cummings is devoted to the defense of individuals and entities charged with or facing criminal prosecution. Mr. Cummings believes in high quality, aggressive representation and pays close attention to his client's needs. He has vast experience and has handled a wide variety of cases ranging from homicides to traffic infractions. In the words of one California Superior Court Judge, "Mr. Cummings is an extremely able and dedicated attorney who has the ability to accomplish a wide range of tasks in a high pressure environment exceptionally well." The firm represents individuals and entities in all criminal cases in the Bay Area including San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties. If you or a loved one are under investigation for or charged with a crime, contact the Law Offices of Robert G. Cummings. Your initial consultation is free.