WALNUT CREEK, CALIF., January 7, 2009 – Archer Norris is pleased to announce a unique class of new partners and special counsel. The firm welcomes César A. Alvarado, Keith R. Gillette and Joseph V. Macha to its partnership ranks, effective January 1, 2009. Craig S. Jones, J. Michael McGuire and Probal G. Young elevate to special counsel, also with the new year.
“These are extraordinary times, and the opportunity to realize more than 10% growth in our partnership and special counsel ranks in this economic climate is a testament to both our new partners’ and special counsels’ qualifications and the resilience of our firm,” comments managing partner Gene Blackard. “As Archer Norris continues to grow, the organizational structure must also evolve to recognize the diverse ways that attorneys can enjoy professional success. The growing size and complexity of our practice makes the shift from the traditional partnership model inevitable as we move toward a more business-oriented system that benefits us and the clients we serve.”
The new partners and special counsel support key practice areas and are drawn from all corners of the firm:
Alvarado litigates complex commercial cases with an emphasis on multi-party environmental tort litigation, products liability, premises liability and general litigation. He is based in Walnut Creek.
Gillette’s practice encompasses trial work in the areas of admiralty, intellectual property, and large-exposure tort litigation. He recently received his LL.M. in intellectual property from Santa Clara University (2008) and is licensed to practice in Nevada and California, having recently passed the Nevada State Bar. Gillette is based in Walnut Creek.
Macha litigates complex matters and also has substantial experience in drug and medical devices and healthcare. A Board Certified Trial Specialist, he was recently elected a Prime Member in the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. Macha is based in Los Angeles.
Jones’s practice emphasizes construction law and general civil litigation. He has successfully represented general contractors, sub-contractors, developers, suppliers, and design professionals in different types of litigation. Jones is based in Walnut Creek.
McGuire provides legal counsel to construction industry professionals. He has been particularly active in providing advice and litigation support to construction professionals about mechanic’s lien claims. McGuire is based in Sacramento.
Young practices in the areas of landlord/tenant, construction defect, premises liability, environmental and general litigation and transactional work, and advises start-ups on employment and other human resources issues. He is based in Walnut Creek.
About Archer Norris
Archer Norris, a Professional Law Corporation, is headquartered in Walnut Creek, with more than 80 attorneys and offices in Newport Beach, Los Angeles and Sacramento, California. The firm counsels clients in complex litigation, insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, business, health care, public entity, environmental, and real estate transactions. For more information about the firm, contact Jann Dudley at 925.952.5406 or visit the Archer Norris website at www.archernorris.com.