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Four New Associates Join Firm

MPBF is thrilled to welcome four new associates to the firm. Joining the San Francisco team is Gerald C. Kipper (B.A., California State University, Chico/ J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law), Richard Li (B.A., University of California, Los Angeles/ J.D. University of California, College of Law), and Shiva Gaskari (B.A., University of California, Irvine/ J.D., Golden Gate University, School of Law).  Our  Sacramento office welcomes Timothy S. Lam (B.A., San Francisco State University/ J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law).

Practice areas include litigation, professional liability, intellectual property, business, real estate, and tax law.

Welcome Gerald (Jerry), Richard, Shiva & Timothy!

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