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.

Education: Western State University, California – Juris Doctor Degree, 1977 Western State University, California – Bachelor of Science in Laws Degree 1976 Practice Areas: Real Estate Law Escrow Law Corporate and Business Law Admitted To Practice In: U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Courts for the Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts, California U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit All State Courts in California Washington D.C. Professional Profile: Author and Speaker Real Estate Broker Inducted into the Hall of Fame at Western State University College of Law Received a lifetime community college teaching credential in the subjects of Real Estate, Banking and Finance Laws Available as a Mediator in Real Estate, Escrow and Mortgage matters Award from the South Orange County Bar for voluntary and valuable service as a Judge offering Temporary Services to the County of Orange Superior Court Graduate of the School of Mortgage Banking, Stanford and Northwestern Universities

Rene Potter is an attorney at PotterHandy – Employment Law Group, LLP, where she has dedicated her entire legal career to the representation of employees who have been discriminated or retaliated against, harassed, or otherwise denied their rights in the workplace. She received her B.A. in Psychology locally from California State University, San Marcos with a 4.0 before attending California Western School of Law on scholarship and earning her law degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 2014, winning oral argument competitions and receiving many honors and awards along the way. Ms. Potter has successfully litigated numerous cases, including: discrimination and harassment (involving race, gender, age, pregnancy, and others), sex harassment and assault in the workplace, retaliation, violations of medical leave law, disability discrimination in the workplace, wrongful termination, unfair business practices, and wage and hour (including unequal pay and PAGA).She is a member of NELA and CELA.

Pantea Pourabbas is a hands on and involved Personal Injury Attorney. She cares about each and everyone of her clients and their families. She oversees everything that has to do with your case and fights for her clients rights to the fullest. If you want someone you can call on when you need something, she is the attorney for you!