Bruce is one of the most effective and successful litigators in the region and has tried cases up and down the State of California, from San Diego to Eureka. His clients appreciate his zealous advocacy and successful results. In addition to trying cases, he is adept at negotiations to cases, when appropriate, to the financial and emotional benefit of his clients.
Prevailing in a number of high profile cases, Bruce has appeared on local and national news, including CNN. He entered private practice after serving as Deputy District Attorney for Solano County.
Areas of Practice:
Bruce is an advocate. Consequently, most of his work has involved representing clients in litigation, negotiations, labor and employment issues, and commercial situations. He has a particular emphasis in assisting those involved in the specialized wine industry matters. He also has extensive experience in estate and will disputes.
Education:
Justin-Siena High School, 1975
University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts, 1979
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Juris Doctor, 1982
Personal Interests:
A second generation Napa Valley winemaker and grape grower, Bruce worked his way through college and law school in public relations with Christian Brothers winery.
Bruce has contributed his culinary skills for numerous organizations and charity benefits. He also has coached and assisted in local sports at the recreations at the high school level. Bruce is a dedicated husband and father of five children.
Religious Affiliation:
Bruce is a lifelong Roman Catholic. In 2012, after completing a 5 year educational process, Bruce was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Santa Rosa. As such, Bruce assists at mass, preaches from time to time and presides at funerals, committal ceremonies, weddings , baptisms and other clerical assignment and duties.
Community Involvement:
Napa County Bar Association President 2013
Deacon serving the Parish of St. Helena, Diocese of Santa Rosa
St. Helena Historical Society, Board of Directors
St. Helena Montessori School, former adviser, Board of Directors
Napa Valley Museum, former member, board of Directors
If Given a Chance, former member Board of Directors
Napa Valley Symphony, former member, Board of Directors
Affiliations:
State Bar of California, Civil Litigation and .Employment Practices Sections
Napa County Bar Association
U.S. District Courts, admitted in numerous Districts throughout the nation
Prevailing in a number of high profile cases, Bruce has appeared on local and national news, including CNN. He entered private practice after serving as Deputy District Attorney for Solano County.
Areas of Practice:
Bruce is an advocate. Consequently, most of his work has involved representing clients in litigation, negotiations, labor and employment issues, and commercial situations. He has a particular emphasis in assisting those involved in the specialized wine industry matters. He also has extensive experience in estate and will disputes.
Education:
Justin-Siena High School, 1975
University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts, 1979
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Juris Doctor, 1982
Personal Interests:
A second generation Napa Valley winemaker and grape grower, Bruce worked his way through college and law school in public relations with Christian Brothers winery.
Bruce has contributed his culinary skills for numerous organizations and charity benefits. He also has coached and assisted in local sports at the recreations at the high school level. Bruce is a dedicated husband and father of five children.
Religious Affiliation:
Bruce is a lifelong Roman Catholic. In 2012, after completing a 5 year educational process, Bruce was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Santa Rosa. As such, Bruce assists at mass, preaches from time to time and presides at funerals, committal ceremonies, weddings , baptisms and other clerical assignment and duties.
Community Involvement:
Napa County Bar Association President 2013
Deacon serving the Parish of St. Helena, Diocese of Santa Rosa
St. Helena Historical Society, Board of Directors
St. Helena Montessori School, former adviser, Board of Directors
Napa Valley Museum, former member, board of Directors
If Given a Chance, former member Board of Directors
Napa Valley Symphony, former member, Board of Directors
Affiliations:
State Bar of California, Civil Litigation and .Employment Practices Sections
Napa County Bar Association
U.S. District Courts, admitted in numerous Districts throughout the nation