McDonough, Holland & Allen

Zachary Smith, James Clarke and Gerald J. Ramiza have been named shareholders of McDonough, Holland & Allen, attorneys
at law.

Zachary Smith is a litigation attorney whose experience includes general civil litigation, construction disputes, environmental torts and estate and trust litigation. He has been of Counsel to the firm since 1995.

Jim Clarke is a business/tax attorney. His expertise includes tax planning, tax controversy, and executive compensation planning, as well as serving as corporate counsel for a wide variety of private and publicity-traded companies. Clarke joined the firm in 1998.

Jerry Ramiza is a redevelopment/public law attorney and a member of the firm's Oakland office. He represents public agencies and private developers on a variety of redevelopment, real estate and law use matters. Prior to joining the firm in 1999, he was affiliated with firms in Newport Beach and San Francisco.

David M. Fogel has joined the firm as a special advisor in the firm's Business/Tax Section. He will be assisting Robert R. Rubin on tax controversy issues. Fogel has more than 26 years of experience in federal tax matters, including partnerships, corporation, estates, trust-fund recovery penalties, employment and excise taxes. He has eight years experience as an IRS tax auditor and revenue agent and 18 years experience as an IRS appeals officer. He received his BA at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Mike Buck has joined the firm effective June 1, 2001, bringing eight years of public and private experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. Most recently he was with Downey, Brand, Seymour & Rohwer in Sacramento. Previously, he was appointed by Governor Wilson as Assistant General Counsel of the California Environmental Protection Agency, where he focused on enforcement initiatives. At McDonough, Holland & Allen, Buck's practice focuses on defense of environmental enforcement actions, regulatory compliance counseling and environmental issues associated with energy generation. He is a 1993 graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law and a member of the U.C. Davis class of 1990, where he received his BS in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning.

Rothschild, Wishek & Sand

Michael Chastine has joined Rothschild, Wishek & Sands of counsel. He comes from San Jose where he spent over 15 years in the Santa Clara County Public Defender and Alternative Defenders Office. Mike has specialized in the defense of homicide cases, complex litigation and serious felonies. Additionally, he has been the head of the law and motions department several times. He will be providing general criminal defense services as well as legal representation on teacher credential matters.

Trainor Robertson

The Sacramento law firm of Trainor Robertson is pleased to announce Mark T. Gallagher has joined the firm's Business Litigation Group as an associate attorney. As an associate with the firm, Mr. Gallagher will assist the firm's clients with their litigation matters concerning real property, land use and development issues. Mr. Gallagher earned his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in 1995 and his BA degree from the California Polytech Institute, San Luis Obispo, in 1992. Prior to joining Trainor Robertson, Mr. Gallagher was an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation. Mr. Gallagher is a member of the State Bar of California and the Sacramento County Bar Association.

The Sacramento law firm of Tainor Robertson is pleased to announce that Bill Di Capo has joined the firm's Real Estate Transaction Group, as an associate attorney. Mr. Di Capo, a 14-year attorney with a strong background in business litigation, will assist the firm's clients with commercial real estate transactions including real property purchase and sale agreements, office and retail leasing and construction contract disputes. Mr. Di Capo earned his law degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1983. Mr. Di Capo is a member of the State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section, and the Sacramento County Bar Association, Real Property Section.

Matheny Sears Linkert & Long

Matheny Sears Linkert & Long, LLP take great pleasure in announcing that Sean D. Richmond and Amanda C. Raffanti have joined the firm as associate attorneys.

Mr. Richmond is a 1991 Graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and earned his Juris Doctor Degree form the McGeorge School of Law, University of Pacific in 2000. Prior to entering in the legal profession, Mr. Richmond was an executive in the mortgage banking industry. Mr. Richmond is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. His practice will emphasize personal injury, product liability and general civil litigation.

Amanda C. Raffanti joins the firm following her graduation from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2000. Prior to entering law school, Ms. Raffanti earned her Bachelor of Art Degree from the Union Institute, Sacramento, California in 1996. Ms. Raffanti will join the firm's labor and employment practice group.