Our Legal Team

I have been practicing real estate law for almost 15 years. I have represented every type of party, from property managers and owners to residential and commercial tenants, foreclosed homeowners, realtors, HOA members, and property buyers and sellers. I thoroughly enjoy this area of the law, and I believe it is a practice area where I can make a real difference in people’s lives.I am an experienced litigator and I enjoy trial work, but I am happiest when we can find a solution for our clients that avoids or minimizes adversarial proceedings. I am a firm believer in mediation and arbitration as dispute resolution tools.  I believe crafting a solution that is tailor-made to my clients’ needs and goals is the highest achievement for an attorney.

I joined the U.S. Navy after high school and spent my early-20s traveling the world in the military, first as an active-duty sailor and then as a California National Guard solider. My military experience has given me a unique perspective on conflict and resolution. After completing my service, I used my G.I. Bill to obtain my undergraduate degree from U.C. Berkeley and my law degree from the University of San Francisco. As a life-long Bay Area resident, I am honored to be able to offer my services to the members of my local community. After law school I worked for the San Francisco Housing Authority and then for a boutique landlord-tenant firm. Immediately prior to joining ACE California Law I worked in foreclosure defense and homeowner protection, broadening my practice areas and giving me additional litigation experience.

I live in the East Bay with my husband and our son. When I’m not at work, I enjoy reading, hiking and crafting.