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SV Business Journal Honors Attorney Laura Palazzolo as 2017 Woman of Influence

March 13, 2017

Berliner Cohen LLP is pleased to announce that Laura Palazzolo, distinguished litigation attorney, has been selected by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal as one of the 2017 Women of Influence in Silicon Valley. The Journal’s Women of Influence special supplement on April 3 features… Read More

Pizarro: San Jose lawyer Stan Berliner retires after 50-year career

March 11, 2017

The Mercury News | Sal Pizarro | March 11, 2017Prominent San Jose attorney Stan Berliner had his retirement party Thursday night, but Berliner might not have had a 50-year career in San Jose were it not for Phil Hammer.Hammer, who went to law school at UC-Berkeley with Berliner, said the two of them… Read More

Michael B. Ijams Named Partner at Berliner Cohen LLP

January 1, 2017

Berliner Cohen, LLP is pleased to announce that Michael B. Ijams became a partner in the firm on January 1, 2017. Mike works in the firm’s Modesto office, and his primary focus is business advising and business litigation. "On behalf of the firm, I am pleased to welcome Michael Ijams to the… Read More

Founding Partner, Stan Berliner Retires: The Legacy He Leaves Behind

January 1, 2017

Berliner Cohen, LLP, historic San Jose based law firm, announces the retirement of its founder and Northern California legal stalwart, Stan Berliner. Culminating a 50-year career marked by dedication to the community and devotion to the law, Berliner’s retirement marks a new era for one of San… Read More

Berliner Cohen, LLP Awarded APABA of Silicon Valley’s Beacon Award

September 23, 2016

Berliner Cohen, LLP is honored to be the recipient of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley’s (“APABA-SV”) Beacon Award for Diversity in recognition of the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, the legal profession, and the greater… Read More

2016 Super Lawyers Recognizes 9 Outstanding Berliner Cohen Attorneys

August 21, 2016

Berliner Cohen, LLP is pleased to announce Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized 9 of its attorneys as 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers and Northern California Rising Stars. Five partners, one of counsel and one senior attorney have been recognized as Super… Read More

Berliner Cohen Partner Jolie Houston Named Acting City Attorney For Merced

August 16, 2016

"Merced City Council unanimously approved a contract with a law firm that will temporarily oversee the city attorney’s office as the city looks for a permanent employee. Jolie Houston of Berliner Cohen, which has offices in Merced and San Jose, was named acting city attorney on Monday. An… Read More

Best Lawyers in America Names Berliner Cohen Partners to 2017 List

August 15, 2016

Berliner Cohen congratulates its following partners named as top attorneys in the 2017 Best Lawyers in America®: Stan Berliner, Sam Farb and Peggy Springgay in Real Estate Law and Frank Ubhaus in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar and Criminal… Read More

Mike Ijams Names to the Board of Directors for Community Hospice, Inc.

July 15, 2016

Berliner Cohen is pleased to announce that Mike Ijams, OF Counsel, Modesto office was recently named to the Board of Directors for Community Hospice, Inc, after faithfully serving for years alongside other fellow Modesto attorneys, Eric Tetrault and Leslie… Read More

Berliner Cohen Associate Jennifer Leung Honored by Santa Clara County Bar Association

April 6, 2016

Berliner Cohen LLP is pleased to announce that the Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) has named Jennifer Y. Leung, distinguished employment law attorney, its recipient of the 2016 Unsung Hero Award. Each year the Diversity Committee of the Santa Clara County Bar Association… Read More

Berliner Cohen Attorney Tyler Shewey Recognized as BCAC Citizen of the Year

March 22, 2016

Berliner Cohen LLP is pleased to announce that Tyler Shewey, distinguished tax and business attorney, has been recognized as the 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council (BCAC) in San Jose.  Mr. Shewey, who is a San Jose native, graduated from Piedmont Hills High… Read More

Sandra G. Sepúlveda Named Partner at Berliner Cohen LLP

February 29, 2016

Berliner Cohen, LLP is pleased to announce that Sandra G. Sepúlveda has been elevated to partner in its Estate Planning Group.“On behalf of the firm, I am pleased to welcome Sandra Sepúlveda to the partnership.  Since joining Berliner Cohen, LLP in 2006, Sandra has become an integral part of… Read More

Senior Berliner Cohen Associate, Laura Palazzolo Formally Selected as Dean of Lincoln Law School

February 22, 2016

"Dean Palazzolo was formally selected by unanimous vote of the Trustees effective September 30, 2015, with the appointment announced at the dedication of the new classroom facilities. Since her appointment she has continued to transition into the new facility, motivated the Trustees… Read More

Beat the Heat with Berliner Cohen at ASVB Annual Golf Event

September 10, 2015

Berliner Cohen, LLP is excited to be an activity hole sponsor at the annual Association of Silicon Valley Brokers Golf Event on September 10, 2015. Want to test your aim at the Golf Dart Game and win some great prizes? Be sure to stop in at the Berliner Cohen tent. As you wait to tee up at the… Read More

Berliner Cohen Attorney H. Shinny Liu Receives LL.M. (Taxation) From Golden Gate University

August 27, 2015

Berliner Cohen, LLP associate attorney H. Shinny Liu, Esq., has received her LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law, with honors. Ms. Liu counsels individuals and families on estate planning, estate administration, and probate administration. She… Read More