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Christopher Sunnen

Christopher Sunnen

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Family and Divorce Law

2121 Fifth Avenue, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92101

Over the last fifteen years, Mr. Sunnen has worked to protect his client's rights both in and out of the courtroom and provides solutions to many challenging cases at a high level of professionalism. He specializes in both Family Law/Divorce and Bankruptcy Law. Mr. Sunnen is a member of the California State Bar and has been in private practice for over fifteen years, focusing on litigation in family court, federal court, tax court, bankruptcy court, and before various administrative agencies. Prior to his time in private practice, Mr. Sunnen was a clerk for Federal Magistrate David Noce in the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Sunnen graduated from law school at Washington University in St. Louis, where he was awarded "Best Brief" in Moot Court and was a three-year member of the Dean's List, recognizing academic excellence. Prior to his career as an attorney, Mr. Sunnen attended Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated with a double major in Political Science and History and wrote an honors thesis. As a former Park Ranger, Mr. Sunnen has been, and is active in both the private and public sectors of the outdoor industry and has worked with many Fortune 500 companies to promote sustainable public lands appreciation, education and protection. Mr. Sunnen is also the former head of a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that he founded and operated for a three-year period; and currently serves on the board of directors of another 501(c)(3) organization.

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Christopher Vader

Christopher Vader

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Personal Injury Law

801 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 101, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Attorney Christopher C. Vader is the experienced and caring Palm Springs lawyer at Christopher C. Vader PC. His level of education and professional qualifications set him apart from other attorneys you may be considering. Attorney Vader has a strong understanding of the law, judges, and practices - his unique skill set is what gives him a competitive edge in the courtroom.

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Claire Zhu

Claire Zhu

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Labor and Employment Law

3020 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 91107

laire Zhu is an attorney at Gutierrez, Preciado & House, LLP, where she represents clients in employment matters. She brings a strong background in both U.S. and Chinese legal systems, having previously served as a judge assistant at the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court and worked in multiple California law firms handling complex civil and employment litigation. Claire earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she was a member of the San Diego Law Review and received the CALI Award for Legal Writing and Research. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws from Shenzhen University. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Claire is admitted to practice law in California and is committed to providing effective, culturally informed legal advocacy

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Clark Anthony Braunstein

Clark Anthony Braunstein

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1080, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Clark Anthony Braunstein has a wide range of experience representing individuals in complex business litigation, real estate litigation and copyright litigation. Notably, Mr. Braunstein successfully obtained a judgment for over $18,000,000.00 in a real estate dispute in Los Angeles Superior Court. Mr. Braunstein is also well versed in labor and employment law and has represented employees in wage and hour class actions throughout the state. In addition to his exceptional litigation expertise, Mr. Braunstein is skilled at resolving disputes through alternative means. Mr. Braunstein has mediated and arbitrated cases relating to contract and copyright law. Mr. Braunstein also handles transactional matters in an array of practice areas including entertainment, business formation and real estate development. Mr. Braunstein received his J.D. from the Southwestern Law School, in Los Angeles. During law school, Mr. Braunstein served as an extern for the Honorable Terry J. Hatter, Jr., at the United States District Court, was the lead articles editor for the Southwestern Journal of International Law and was a member of the Moot Court Honors Program. Specialties: Business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Class Action, Wage and Hour, Copyright, International Law, Entertainment Law and General Civil Litigation

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