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.

James F. Regan is a native San Franciscan and has been an attorney for nearly 20 years. He was previously a partner at one of San Francisco’s oldest law firms. He is an experienced trial attorney and has been lead or co-counsel in multiple civil jury trials throughout California. He has argued pre- and post-trial motions and has argued before the California Court of Appeal multiple times. He has been named as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers in the area of civil litigation (only 2.5% of California Lawyers receive this designation). He is also a mediator.

 Prior to working in private practice, he was the Research Attorney in the Presiding Judge’s Department in San Francisco Superior Court.

 He graduated from St. Ignatius College Preparatory, University of San Francisco, and Western State College of Law, where he was student body Vice President. He lives in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco with his wife and daughters.

John J. Roach is a leading San Francisco personal injury attorney with 17+ years of trial experience. He has recovered over $25 million for injured clients throughout the Bay Area, including multi-million-dollar settlements in car accidents, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, dog bites, and slip and fall cases. As a solo practitioner since 2015, John personally handles every case from start to finish, delivering aggressive, personalized representation against insurance companies and large corporations. Fluent in Spanish, proudly serving the Spanish-speaking community. Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2021–2026 and Rising Stars 2015–2020. No fee unless we win.

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.