Mill Valley, CA

James S. Bostwick

James Bostwick is one of the most respected personal injury, medical and legal malpractice lawyers in the nation. As Founder of Bostwick & Associates, he’s cultivated a reputation as a top-tier specialist in catastrophic injuries including brain, spinal cord and amputations. He has handled hundreds of complex negligence cases and has secured numerous record-setting verdicts and settlements for his clients in multiple jurisdictions.

Dustin L. Collier

Attorney Dustin Collier is the founder and co-owner of Collier Law Firm in Mill Valley, California. A top-rated trial lawyer with more than 14 years of total legal experience, Mr. Collier focuses his practice primarily on personal injury and employment law, and he provides invaluable counsel and support to clients throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Region and surrounding areas who have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, as well as those who have been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, or retaliated against. Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Collier has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in judgments and settlements for his plaintiff clients, and he has gained a reputation as a fierce advocate for the rights and interests of individuals and families suffering needlessly through no fault of their own. He has extensive experience with arbitration and negotiation as well as litigation, and he is often called upon by other attorneys to serve as lead trial counsel with their complex civil litigation matters.

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.

Robert J.A. Fordiani

Robert J.A. Fordiani has represented plaintiffs for the past eight years, focusing on employment and labor law, including discrimination, retaliation, and harassment cases. He is also a mediator designated by the University of California at Berkeley. He has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts and helped negotiate wage and hour misclassification claims. He was included in Northern California Super Lawyers' 2015 'Rising Stars' list.

Principal and founding attorney Carter Zinn was born and raised in Berkeley, California. He obtained a B.A. in Political Economy from Williams College in 1988 and completed his J.D. at University of California Berkeley’s School of Law (Boalt Hall) in 1999 after starting at Harvard Law School. He began his legal career at Heller Ehrman LLP and later joined Levy Ram & Olson, gaining trial experience. In 2003, he founded The Zinn Law Firm, focusing on representing seriously injured individuals. He has been recognized as a 'Top three young trial lawyer in San Francisco' (2005), a 'Rising Star in Northern California' (2009), and a 'Super Lawyer' since 2010. Carter has served on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) and is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) and the American Association for Justice. He lectures on legal topics and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, teaching Medical Malpractice Litigation. He also served as Chairman of the City of Mill Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission since 2013.

George Ellard

George Ellard has been litigating over 30 years, the last 25 representing injured plaintiffs and their families. George began his law career defending medical professionals and gathered valuable experience understanding the defense perspective in medical malpractice cases. Since then, George has been handling matters involving professional malpractice, personal injury, products liability, dangerous conditions, premises liability, motorcycle, trucking, workplace and wrongful death cases. Over the years, George’s clients have suffered amputations, brain injuries, quadriplegia, paraplegia, spinal injuries, joint, bone and internal injuries and burns. In workplace injury matters, George litigates OSHA appeal trials before the California Administrative Law Court for clients to ensure responsible parties are accountable for their negligent acts. George has tried cases in both state and federal courts.

Melvin C. Belli

Melvin C. Belli has practiced law for over 30 years, handling a wide range of cases from minor auto collisions to mass tort actions. He was trained by his father, Melvin M. Belli, known as 'the King of Torts'. He continues his father's legacy, using innovative techniques and preparing every case for trial. He has been honored by his peers, serving on the Board of Governors for several personal injury groups and as President of the Marin Trial Lawyers Association. He has also won many awards for his courtroom tenacity and done significant pro bono work.