Attorney/CEO – HUFF, ESQ.
Michel René Huff (“Huff”) graduated Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota Law School. After graduating, Huff served as the United States Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable James M. Rosenbaum (Chief Judge, Ret.) in the Federal District Court. Before becoming a lawyer, Huff was a patrol supervisor and police officer in Houston, Harris County, Texas. He gained valuable experience handling critical, high-conflict, and multicultural issues during this time.
Huff is passionate about providing exceptional service.
When Huff is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, including a Boa Constrictor, Hum (pronounced “hoom”). He also loves music, travel, and weight training.
Michel René Huff (“Huff”) graduated Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota Law School. After graduating, Huff served as the United States Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable James M. Rosenbaum (Chief Judge, Ret.) in the Federal District Court. Before becoming a lawyer, Huff was a patrol supervisor and police officer in Houston, Harris County, Texas. He gained valuable experience handling critical, high-conflict, and multicultural issues during this time.
Huff is passionate about providing exceptional service.
When Huff is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, including a Boa Constrictor, Hum (pronounced “hoom”). He also loves music, travel, and weight training.
Huff’s most recent affiliations:
The Alameda County Bar Association, Barristers – Executive Committee
The Alameda County Bar Association, ADR – Executive Committee
California Lawyers Association, Diversity Outreach Advisory Committee
Charles Houston Bar Association, Member
Huff’s Admissions:
The State Bar of California
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Julia Deutsch, Associate
Julia Deutsch is a former public defender and criminal defense attorney who brings 18 years of combined legal experience as a paralegal, law clerk and attorney to field. Her career began as a paralegal supporting the trial practice of felony public defenders in San Francisco. Being an integral part of the defense teams on high-stakes trial cases inspired her to attend Golden Gate University School of Law school where she was a regional semifinalist in the National Mock Trial Competition and received academic honors awards in Legal Writing & Research, Practical Legal Writing, Trial Advocacy, and Evidence.
Over the course of her career, Julia has represented thousands of clients as lead attorney and second chair on cases ranging from infractions to serious felonies and homicides and has completed numerous jury trials to verdict. Julia is committed to client-centered representation. The core of her practice is about connecting with her clients and truly understanding their lives and stories in order to creatively and vigorously advocate for them. She believes litigation is an important tool that protects individuals where they would otherwise be powerless to effect change in their lives.
Julia was born and raised in Oakland, California and enjoys traveling and exercising in her spare time.
Julia Deutsch is a former public defender and criminal defense attorney who brings 18 years of combined legal experience as a paralegal, law clerk and attorney to field. Her career began as a paralegal supporting the trial practice of felony public defenders in San Francisco. Being an integral part of the defense teams on high-stakes trial cases inspired her to attend Golden Gate University School of Law school where she was a regional semifinalist in the National Mock Trial Competition and received academic honors awards in Legal Writing & Research, Practical Legal Writing, Trial Advocacy, and Evidence.
Over the course of her career, Julia has represented thousands of clients as lead attorney and second chair on cases ranging from infractions to serious felonies and homicides and has completed numerous jury trials to verdict. Julia is committed to client-centered representation. The core of her practice is about connecting with her clients and truly understanding their lives and stories in order to creatively and vigorously advocate for them. She believes litigation is an important tool that protects individuals where they would otherwise be powerless to effect change in their lives.
Julia was born and raised in Oakland, California and enjoys traveling and exercising in her spare time.
David Nelson, Associate
Mr. Nelson earned his B.A. from Arizona State University in 2002 and his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2005. While in law school, he served as a member of the Southern California Law Review.
Mr. Nelson represents clients from a variety of different industries in litigation matters and complex commercial disputes, including consumer class action litigation, commercial contract disputes, intellectual property, antitrust, unfair competition, product liability, toxic tort defense, commercial real estate disputes, franchise disputes, and partnership disputes.
A few examples of Mr. Nelson’s recent engagements are:
- Defending global retailer in Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Multidistrict Litigation
- Defending internet dating website in data breach Multidistrict Litigation
- Obtained denial of class certification on behalf of major grocery retailers in coordinated food mislabeling class actions
- Successfully representing reality television producer in bet-the-company litigation against major media company
- Obtained dismissal of antitrust and unfair competition claims on behalf of prominent healthcare provider
- Obtained favorable decision and attorneys’ fee award on behalf of LLC member in arbitration dispute with company and other members
- Obtained favorable decision and attorneys’ fee award on behalf of medical groups and healthcare management company in arbitration arising from contractual and LLC member disputes
- Obtained favorable decision and attorneys’ fee award on behalf of partnership in arbitration with dissenting partners
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of insured in insurance coverage dispute concerning duty to defend in underlying lawsuit
- Secured injunction against former franchisee on behalf of national restaurant brand
- Defended global chemical distributor and global paint manufacturer in toxic tort and product liability actions
- Represented national franchisors in intellectual property and franchise disputes
Mr. Nelson earned his B.A. from Arizona State University in 2002 and his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2005. While in law school, he served as a member of the Southern California Law Review.
Mr. Nelson represents clients from a variety of different industries in litigation matters and complex commercial disputes, including consumer class action litigation, commercial contract disputes, intellectual property, antitrust, unfair competition, product liability, toxic tort defense, commercial real estate disputes, franchise disputes, and partnership disputes.
A few examples of Mr. Nelson’s recent engagements are:
- Defending global retailer in Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Multidistrict Litigation
- Defending internet dating website in data breach Multidistrict Litigation
- Obtained denial of class certification on behalf of major grocery retailers in coordinated food mislabeling class actions
- Successfully representing reality television producer in bet-the-company litigation against major media company
- Obtained dismissal of antitrust and unfair competition claims on behalf of prominent healthcare provider
- Obtained favorable decision and attorneys’ fee award on behalf of LLC member in arbitration dispute with company and other members
- Obtained favorable decision and attorneys’ fee award on behalf of medical groups and healthcare management company in arbitration arising from contractual and LLC member disputes
- Obtained favorable decision and attorneys’ fee award on behalf of partnership in arbitration with dissenting partners
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of insured in insurance coverage dispute concerning duty to defend in underlying lawsuit
- Secured injunction against former franchisee on behalf of national restaurant brand
- Defended global chemical distributor and global paint manufacturer in toxic tort and product liability actions
- Represented national franchisors in intellectual property and franchise disputes
Operations Director – Mindy Graham
Mindy is passionate about helping clients and brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, business administration and project management. She’s dedicated to making this Firm the best that it can be! Born and raised in Illinois, she enjoys the outdoors and camping with her family and has a passion for singing in her spare time.
Mindy is passionate about helping clients and brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, business administration and project management. She’s dedicated to making this Firm the best that it can be! Born and raised in Illinois, she enjoys the outdoors and camping with her family and has a passion for singing in her spare time.
Paralegal, Criminal Defense - Bianca Piedra-Rojas
Bianca Piedra-Rojas is an accomplished paralegal with a strong background in criminal defense. She is passionate about assisting clients and supporting attorneys navigating the legal system. As a future practicing attorney, Bianca primarily focuses on ensuring clients receive the best possible outcome. Bianca is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services and looks forward to assisting you.
As a Californian, Bianca spends most of her free time seeking new outdoor activities and exploring locations.
Bianca Piedra-Rojas is an accomplished paralegal with a strong background in criminal defense. She is passionate about assisting clients and supporting attorneys navigating the legal system. As a future practicing attorney, Bianca primarily focuses on ensuring clients receive the best possible outcome. Bianca is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services and looks forward to assisting you.
As a Californian, Bianca spends most of her free time seeking new outdoor activities and exploring locations.
Paralegal – Crystal Gonzalez-Madrigal
Crystal Gonzalez-Madrigal is a devoted paralegal eager to provide the utmost legal assistance in criminal defense. Serving those in vulnerable and difficult circumstances has always been at the very forefront of what she does best. Crystal is committed to assisting our strategic attorneys that work around the clock to obtain favorable results for our clients. Our clients matter to Crystal, and she is here to serve you.
As a Bay Area native, Crystal loves the great outdoors.
Crystal Gonzalez-Madrigal is a devoted paralegal eager to provide the utmost legal assistance in criminal defense. Serving those in vulnerable and difficult circumstances has always been at the very forefront of what she does best. Crystal is committed to assisting our strategic attorneys that work around the clock to obtain favorable results for our clients. Our clients matter to Crystal, and she is here to serve you.
As a Bay Area native, Crystal loves the great outdoors.
Administrative Specialist – Sherry Molander
Sherry graduated University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in business management and associate degree in accounting. She takes pride in leading our sales and intake team and ensuring our new clients are successfully and seamlessly onboarded.
Sherry was born and raised in Illinois and enjoys outdoor activities and spending quality time with family.
Sherry graduated University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in business management and associate degree in accounting. She takes pride in leading our sales and intake team and ensuring our new clients are successfully and seamlessly onboarded.
Sherry was born and raised in Illinois and enjoys outdoor activities and spending quality time with family.
Administrative Specialist – Joanna Castaño
Joanna is dedicated to being of service to both our clients and staff with a team approach resulting in a winning outcome. She brings over 20 years of experience in business administration, excellent customer service, bi-lingual translation, and project management. She is originally from the East Coast but has enjoyed living on the West Coast for over 16 years. Joanna is passionate about equality, her family and living a thriving well-balanced life. She does this through her community volunteer work, the arts, and traveling to experience new people and places.
Joanna is dedicated to being of service to both our clients and staff with a team approach resulting in a winning outcome. She brings over 20 years of experience in business administration, excellent customer service, bi-lingual translation, and project management. She is originally from the East Coast but has enjoyed living on the West Coast for over 16 years. Joanna is passionate about equality, her family and living a thriving well-balanced life. She does this through her community volunteer work, the arts, and traveling to experience new people and places.
Nurse – Jia DeCarroll Huff , LVN
Jia has been a nurse since 1998. She is detail-oriented and everyone she cares for requests that she be assigned to them permanently. Nurse Jia assists our attorneys and staff with understanding medical records and conducts research for use in case strategy.
Jia has been a nurse since 1998. She is detail-oriented and everyone she cares for requests that she be assigned to them permanently. Nurse Jia assists our attorneys and staff with understanding medical records and conducts research for use in case strategy.
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