Experts Directory

John C. Dwyer

John C. Dwyer is partner-in-charge of the Palo Alto office and a member of the firm's board of directors. His practice includes a variety of litigation, negotiation and counseling services in both civil and criminal matters. He has developed substantial expertise in numerous areas, including securities law; officer and director liability matters; mergers and acquisitions litigation; antitrust; white collar litigation and professional liability matters. John has successfully represented a wide range of public companies and [...]

Laurie J. Hepler

Laurie Hepler is a leading San Francisco appellate lawyer, who collaborates with clients to address all aspects of the appellate process objectively and strategically.  For almost 30 years, Laurie has helped trial counsel, corporate counsel, insurers and individuals keep their wins, reverse their losses, and develop the law. Successful first- and second-chair trial experience back up her appellate expertise. Clients retain Laurie in state and federal courts throughout California and the U.S.  She has briefed [...]

H. David Blair

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS: Arkansas and American Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1978-1979). Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates. BIOGRAPHY: Editor-in-Chief, Arkansas Law Review, 1964-1965. Listed in, "The Best Lawyers in America," Bet The Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Products Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Professional [...]