Renée M. Popovits, Principal Attorney, founded the law firm of Popovits Law Group in 1997 and has been a practicing health care attorney since 1989. Ms. Popovits has represented behavioral healthcare providers, physician practice clients, research organizations, governmental entities and trade associations in corporate transactions, corporate compliance, confidentiality, licensure, reimbursement, contracting, managed care, human resources, data-sharing, electronic records, HIPAA and public policy matters. Ms. Popovits received her undergraduate degree from Saint Xavier College, cum laude and her law degree from DePaul University College of Law, with honors. While in law school, she served on the DePaul Law Review and was the Assistant Editor of the Journal of Health and Hospital Law, a publication of the American Academy of Hospital Attorneys. She also served as an adjunct professor at DePaul University where she taught masters level students Introduction to Health Law.

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Arthur W. Porter, Professional Corporation. Shareholder attorney. General litigation practice, specializing in divorce, custody, maintenance and property division. And after years of experience, is now noted as a leader in the representation of Abused Spouses. Some of his most important and rewarding work. Porter, Spencer, Burghart(f/k/a Thomas and Porter). Shareholder Attorney. President. Responsible for successful operation of medium sized business oriented firm. Advised business clients on all aspects of the birth and growth of their companies. Lead counsel on all clients’ complex civil litigation involving assembling team of lawyers and witnesses in the successful presentation of client matters in State and Federal courts and in alternative dispute resolution forums. Holland and Hart (f/k/a Spurgeon, Haney and Howbert). General litigation practice, including complex business, real estate, criminal and personal injury. Also handled business, transactions and commercial dispute resolution. Member of hiring committee responsible for meeting firm expansion objectives. Attracted and retained new clients while leading associates in work production and community service. Fulbright and Jaworski, Washington, D.C. Litigation and Administrative Law Practice Internship. Responsible for legal research and preparation of memoranda, motions, discovery pleadings and briefs before The Interstate Commerce Commission, The Railroad Commission of Texas and the various United States Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

I have 30 years of experience representing clients throughout Contra Costa and Alameda counties. I am a Certified Specialist in Family Law, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. My practice includes representation in all areas of divorce and family law, including child custody; child visitation; child support; spousal support; division of community property (including high value assets); annulment; paternity; and drafting marital settlement agreements. I am also available to provide limited scope representation or consultation for self-represented parties.