Berliner Cohen Litigation attorney Christian Picone obtained an impressive dismissal of a felony insurance fraud case against Dr. Ben Shyy. The internationally renowned dentist whose practice includes immigrants who lacked proper dental care in their country of origin was charged felony… Read More
Ralph Swanson, litigation partner with Berliner Cohen, participated on October 3 as a panelist on a presentation by the Historical Society of the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California entitled, “The Patricia Hearst Trial: The Local Lawyers Remember.” Ralph… Read More
Berliner Cohen is pleased to announce that James P. Cashman, a partner in the firm’s Estate Planning Group, has been elected Managing Partner of the firm effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Cashman succeeds Mark Makiewicz, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Transactions Group. Mr. Makiewicz… Read More
Berliner Cohen is pleased to announce that Kimberly Flores, Tyler Shewy, and Dawn Sweatt were elected as new equity partners effective January 1, 2018. Ms. Sweatt and Mr. Shewey are based in San Jose, while Ms. Flores is based in Merced. “We’re excited and pleased to have three new… Read More
Berliner Cohen successfully defended Palisade Builders, Inc. and Doug Ross Construction on a claim made by the Palisade project manager claiming a right to compensation based on the construction project in Pleasanton.In April 2012, Palisade won a contract to build apartments (Independent Living… Read More
Berliner Cohen’s land use department has extensive experience representing both municipalities and public entities, and that experience was on display as Berliner Cohen successfully defended the City of Los Altos against a challenge to the City’s decision to deny a housing development… Read More
Berliner Cohen, LLP is pleased to announce its 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers®“Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm received regional tier 1 and 2 rankings in the following practice areas: Real Estate Law (Tier 1) Criminal Defense: General Practice (Tier 2) Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tier… Read More
In a case alleging misconduct in approving a contract amendment for the maintenance of city trees, the City of Gilroy prevailed in arguing it acted appropriately in quickly allocating funds to its existing arborist service. The petitioner dismissed the action after the trial court held she was… Read More
Berliner Cohen is armed with veteran construction and development lawyers. Their skills proved beneficial once again when the Contractor prevailed and was able to recover attorney fees. The project at issue involved interior improvements to a multimillion dollar penthouse condominium in downtown San… Read More
Berliner Cohen represented the Sellers in the sale of The Campus on North First (“The Campus”), a two-building campus located at 3060/3080 North First Street in San Jose. The Campus is centrally located in the renowned “Golden Triangle” of Silicon Valley, buildings situated along Highways… Read More
Berliner Cohen’s previous trial court victory in Brown v. Jimenez, an action for breach of fiduciary duty and failure to account against a Trustee in Mariposa County Superior Court, has been upheld by the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Leslie Kalim McHugh, who practices in our Modesto… Read More
Berliner Cohen LLP is pleased to announced that Super Lawyers has recognized seven of our attorneys in their respective practice areas. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The section process… Read More
Berliner Cohen is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Berliner Cohen’s six attorneys include: Andrew L. Faber, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning Frank R. Ubhaus, Criminal Defense: General… Read More
Northern California Record | John Severance | April 2, 2017Stan Berliner, one of the founders of Berliner Cohen LLP in San Jose, was honored March 9 with Stan Berliner Day with his retirement after 50 years at the firm.Berliner's retirement was announced Jan. 1 by his firm.The day was proclaimed… Read More