Burlingame, CA Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

840 Malcolm Rd, 200, Burlingame, CA 94010

Frank M. Pitre, a San Francisco native, earned his B.S., cum laude, in Business Administration and his J.D. from the University of San Francisco. While at USF, Frank served a legal externship with the California Supreme Court. Considered as one of the outstanding trial lawyers in areas of personal injury/wrongful death, consumer fraud, mass torts and commercial torts, Frank has won millions of dollars for victims of injustice. His skill as a trial lawyer has earned him recognition among his peers who have elected him as a member of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate), International Academy of Trial Lawyers, International Society of Barristers, and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In 2018, he was honored by Consumer Watchdog with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his successful advocacy on behalf of consumers over more than three decades. Since January 2018, he has served as Co-Lead Counsel on behalf of the victims of the North Bay Wild Fires to prosecute claims against PG&E for its mismanagement of electrical operations leading to 43 deaths, 100,000 people displaced, over 245,000 acres burned and more than 14,700 homes and structures destroyed. In Re: California North Bay Fire Cases, JCCP Action No. 4955. Concurrently, he served as a member of the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in statewide mass tort actions prosecuted against PG&E arising out of the Butte Wildfire. In Re: Butte Fire Cases, JCCP Action No. 4853. Previous to that, he acted as Co-Lead Counsel, and secured one of the top 10 largest Shareholder Derivative Settlements in U.S. history against Officers and Directors of PG&E arising out of the San Bruno Fire & Explosion. Salman, et al. v. Darbee, et al., JCCP Action No. 4648. He was selected by Federal District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer as one of twenty lawyers, among 150 attorney applicants nationwide, to serve as a member of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee to prosecute claims on behalf of a nationwide class of consumers against Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi over their diesel emissions scandal. The cases were pending in the Northern District of California in MDL 2672: In Re Volkswagen "Clean Diesel" Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation.

Family and Divorce Law

398 Primrose Road, Suite 213, Burlingame, CA 94010

I have 21 years of legal experience and in the past 18 years I have provided comprehensive family law representation through the Law Offices of Nancy Ann Lara-Moscardini. I understand the emotional and financial issues often associated with divorce and other complicated family law matters, and strive to guide my clients through the legal process with as little stress and anxiety as possible. My comprehensive family law practice enables me to address a multitude of issues, as well as protect your rights and your future. Whether you are in the middle of a child custody dispute or you are thinking about drafting a prenuptial agreement, I possess the experience and resources necessary to help you achieve your goals.

Criminal Defense Law

840 Hinckley Rd, STE 101, Burlingame, CA 94010

Paula Canny is one of the premier criminal defense lawyers in California. Paula practices criminal defense law in all county courts within the State of California. Although she focuses her practice primarily in California state court matters, she also handles cases in the federal criminal courts. In recent years, Paula has expanded her practice to include probate litigation, personal injury matters, and other civil litigation cases. Her trial advocacy skills have rendered a remarkable track record of success in both criminal and civil matters. Paula has had extensive experience representing clients in a range of criminal cases, from traffic offenses and misdemeanors to serious felonies. She has particular expertise in substance abuse issues and alternative and creative sentencing resolutions. Paula is active in the San Mateo County Drug Court team and has worked for years to raise awareness that drug abuse is wrongly characterized as a criminal law problem. She is also a staunch opponent of the death penalty. Paula's reputation for being effective at all stages of the criminal process places her in high demand. She knows when a case should be settled and brought to a fair and equitable resolution. She also knows how to successfully try a case before a jury. Paula has won many jury trials, including the first "three strikes" trial in San Mateo more than a decade ago. Paula is a frequent commentator on high-profile cases for Bay Area news and national news programs - both cable and network television. She has personally handled high-profile cases, including representing Greg Anderson, the personal trainer of Barry Bonds. Paula received her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law and her Bachelor of Sciences degree from Kirkland College. She is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the San Mateo County Bar Association, the San Mateo County Drug Court, and the American Himalayan Foundation. Paula serves on the Board of Directors for Women Defenders.

Estate Planning Law

Parking lot, 577 Airport Blvd. suite 400, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA

Area of Practice: Estate Planning Trust & Probate Law Laurence P. Dugoni is a Shareholder and Director at Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann Law Group, Inc. Larry has been certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Larry's law practice focuses primarily on estate planning, trust and probate law, estate and gift taxation, as well as asset protection planning. He has extensive experience advising high net worth individuals, families and business clients, and has testified as an expert witness in these matters. Larry has lectured on various topics, including estate planning, estates and trusts, income taxation, estate and gift taxation, as well as various asset protection strategies. He worked as a Certified Public Accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1991 until 1994, where he advised high net worth individuals and corporations on various tax matters. Larry serves on the Board of Directors for Community Gatepath and Samaritan House. He was formerly the Chairman of the Board of Regents for Junipero Serra High School and on the Board of Directors for Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County.