Burlingame, CA

Bobby Thompson

Bobby Thompson is co-founder of TLO LAW: THOMPSON LAW OFFICES and acts as the primary trial attorney. He founded the firm with his father in 2010 and has dedicated his career to fighting for the injured. He is a member of several legal associations and was a finalist for CAOC’s Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2022 and awarded SMCTLA’s Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2023.

Samantha E. Dorey

Samantha Dorey is a Founding Partner of Everett Dorey LLP, serving as trial counsel in complex civil litigation with an emphasis on catastrophic injury, employment law, habitability, mold, public entity defense, mass tort, asbestos litigation, and environmental law. She represents various entities and advises on risk management. Recognized as a leading litigator in California, she has received numerous awards including 'Top Women Lawyers', '40 Under 40', and 'Leading Commercial Litigator' by the Daily Journal. She is an Adjunct Professor at Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Public Law Center.

Leslie C. Leone

Leslie C. Leone is the principal attorney at Leone Law Firm, which she founded over 20 years ago. She is a tireless and successful advocate for her clients, having helped them win millions of dollars in damages. Leslie specializes in protecting the rights of California employees and personal injury victims, dealing with insurance companies and employers to secure justice and compensation. Her legal career began as a staff attorney for the Teamsters Union and the Operating Engineer’s Union, where she negotiated contracts and grievances for hundreds of members. A San Francisco native, she attended UC Berkeley and Golden Gate University Law School.

Seymour B. Everett III

Seymour "Sy" Everett, III is a Founding Partner of Everett Dorey, LLP. He is a trial attorney and litigator in California, recognized as "Volunteer of the Year" by OC ABOTA and "DEI Champion". He represents corporations, non-profits, cities, public agencies, special districts, school districts, police officers and individuals in various litigation aspects including catastrophic injuries, asbestos, employment law, toxic tort, habitability, mold, general liability, wildland fires, business interference, libel, slander, environmental and administrative compliance. He is an elected member of ABOTA, identified as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by The Daily Journal, and recognized as a Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer at Benchmark. He holds a CPCU designation and is an adjunct professor at USC School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all California courts, including federal district courts, and has argued before numerous appellate courts with multiple published decisions.

Stacy L. Douglas

Stacy Douglas is a Partner and Director of Diversity & Inclusion with Everett Dorey LLP. She has extensive experience defending transportation companies, major retailers, hotels, homeowner’s associations, individuals, automobile dealerships, and public entities in personal injury, product liability, employment, toxic tort, trucking/transportation, and real property disputes. Stacy has successfully tried cases to favorable verdicts and is skilled at disposing of cases via motions. She is active in promoting diversity in the legal profession, serving on the board of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Diversity Committee and as Vice-Chair of DRI’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She has been recognized by California Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2009-2013 and received the 2019 DRI Albert H. Parnell Outstanding Seminar Chair Award. Stacy is Martindale Hubbell AV Rated.

Matthew P. Dickson

Matthew Dickson is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience in civil litigation and appeals for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has served as trial counsel for Fortune 500 companies, real estate developers, industrial manufacturers, public school districts, and a large public utility. His practice areas include toxic exposures, environmental litigation, mass torts, professional liability, catastrophic injuries, and insurance bad faith. Matthew was a partner at a national defense firm before starting his own firm and serves on the board of directors and as general counsel for a prominent private school. He obtained his Master of Public Health degree from the University of Arizona, providing extensive training in epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental health.

Paula Canny

Paula Canny is a zealous advocate with over 40 years of legal experience, specializing in State court criminal defense. She is known for her advocacy for humane treatment of jail inmates, including securing free menstrual products for incarcerated women. She also helps individuals with serious mental illness navigate the legal system and is a frequent legal commentator.