Robert Strickland
Attorneys
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Meet our personal injury and employment law attorney, Robert Strickland! Robert began his career in 2004 at the California Department of Insurance and has since tailored his practice to helping people injured in accidents and their employment. Robert dedicated his career to representing Plaintiffs because he understands and sympathizes with the struggles a traumatic injury and loss can inflict on his clients’ lives and the satisfaction he gets from listening, fighting, and recovering compensation for those injuries. Robert’s employment practice also focuses on the individual employee and he represents workers with claims for discrimination, retaliation, disability, and failure to pay wages or provide statutorily required meal and rest breaks. Robert is admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of California, as well as the Northern, Eastern, and Central District Federal Courts. He is also admitted to practice and has successfully argued before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. In Robert’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, playing music, exploring the beauty of Sonoma County, and playing tennis.
Highlights and Professional Accomplishments:
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Successfully arguing and winning before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals the defense of a whistleblower action.
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Drafting and obtaining a published 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the matter of Ambat v. City and County of San Francisco.
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Designated as class counsel by the California Superior Court in litigation affecting hundreds of workers
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Recognized for achievement by the California Employment Lawyers Association Gala 2014.
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SuperLawyers Rising Star Award Recipient 2016
Kimberly Strickland
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Meet our Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business Law attorney, Kimberly Strickland! Kimberly has been practicing law for over 15 years, but knew she wanted to be an attorney from a very young age. In 2013, after practicing in San Francisco for over 8 years, Kimberly and Robert formed Strickland Law Group in her hometown of Petaluma. Kimberly's favorite part of practicing in Petaluma is being able to work with multi-generational community members and serving local businesses. Even though Petaluma has grown significantly over the past 40 years, Kimberly loves that it still has that small hometown feel. Kimberly is admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of California; Northern, Central, and Southern District Courts; and 9th Circuit Court of Appeal. In her free time, you can find Kimberly with her husband Robert and their three children. Kimberly enjoys running, cooking, and listening to music.
Highlights and Professional Accomplishments:
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Negotiated multi-million dollar settlement for personal injury/product liability clients.
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Successfully tried property/real estate cases, including obtaining a high six figure verdict for homeowners in a construction defect action.
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Graduate of the American Bar Association TIPS National Trial Academy.
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State Bar of California Examination Grader.
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Published contributor to the Encyclopedia of American Law.
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SuperLawyers Rising Star Award Recipient 2016 and 2017
Maria Peterson, Paralegal
Meet our Paralegal, Maria Peterson! Maria began working in the Estate Planning field 14 years ago after earning her Paralegal Certificate from Sonoma State. Maria also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology and an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. She works closely with Kimberly Strickland assisting her with Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration among other things! In Maria's free time she enjoys shopping the local towns, visiting restaurants, and going to the theater! In honor of her late dog, Boots, she and her husband adopted Mimi, their wonderful and healthy pitbull terrier. She fills their life with energy, enthusiasm, and warmth.
Leslie Baas, Paralegal
Meet our Paralegal, Leslie Baas! Leslie has earned her Paralegal Certificate from Santa Rosa Community College and has a background in customer service. She works closely with Kimberly Strickland assisting her with Estate Planning. In Leslie's free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog, Pippa, reading, and crafting!
Ashley Jackson, Client Services Coordinator
Meet our Client Services Coordinator, Ashley Jackson! As a Client Services Coordinator, Ashley welcomes new and potential clients to the firm and answers all questions regarding hiring our firm to assist with your legal needs. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her boyfriend and two dogs, Luna and Eri.