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Attorneys
Matthew A. Silverman
Matthew A. Silverman is an associate in the Arizona office. After graduating from
Arizona State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Mr. Silverman obtained his law degree
from California Western School of Law in August 1997. Mr. Silverman began working for McCarthy Holthus in August
1997 and has continued to work for them for the past ten years. Mr. Silverman specializes in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
and is licensed to practice in the State of Arizona and the State of New Mexico.
Angela Michael
Angela Michael is an associate for the firm’s Northwest office located in the Seattle area. After graduating form
Gonzaga University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Political Science and Spanish,
she earned her Juris Doctorate from the School of Law at Gonzaga University in 2002. Ms. Michael has been a guest
lecturer for the National Business Institute and Pennsylvania Bar Institute on the subject of bankruptcy. She is
admitted to practice in the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as the State of Washington. She is
also admitted to the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, and the
Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. Ms. Michael is also admitted to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Gayle Jameson
Gayle Jameson is an associate in the Eviction Department. After graduating from college with an English degree
and a teaching credential from Azusa Pacific University, Ms. Jameson obtained her law degree from California
Western School of Law in December 1999. She gained experience in real estate law and unlawful detainer actions
and created her own private practice specializing in estate planning including trusts, wills and health care
directives. Before joining McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, she was the General Manager for a finance company and
most recently consulted for a real estate development company in the acquisitions and dispositions department.
Ms. Jameson is admitted to practice law in the State of California.
Seth Harris
Seth Harris is an associate in the Civil Litigation Department. Prior to receiving his law degree, Mr. Harris
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University San Marcos in
2004. He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in 2007; graduating Cum Laude.
Admitted to the California bar in 2007, Mr. Harris was then admitted in the Southern, Central and Northern
Districts of California of the U.S. District Court. While attending Whittier Law School, Mr. Harris was a
member of the Whittier Law Review and was awarded the CALI Award of Excellence in Contracts. Mr. Harris’
has worked in a professional law office since 2001.
David C. Scott
David Scott is a member in the Civil Litigation Department. He received a Bachelor of Arts from University
of California at San Diego in 1996. He then obtained his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of
Law in 2002 and was admitted to the California Bar in 2003. He has since been admitted in the Southern,
Central and Northern Districts of California of the U.S. District Court. He was awarded by the Advocacy
Honors Board most valuable Trial Team Member, and Citibank Trial Attorney of the Year in 2005. Mr. Scott
is admitted to practice law in the State of California.
Jennifer Wong
Jennifer Wong is an associate in the Bankruptcy Department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. After graduating
from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in
Business Economics, she received her Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in 2006. While
attending California Western, Ms. Wong clerked for the Employee Rights Center where she assisted employees
with wage disputes and unemployment insurance matters. She was inducted to California Western’s Pro Bono
Honors Program in 2004. Ms. Wong is admitted to practice law in the State of California.
Charles Bell
Charles Bell is an associate in the Civil Litigation Department. After graduating from the California Polytechnic
State University, San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, he received his
Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in 2007. While attending California Western School of Law,
Mr. Bell served as President of the Black Law Students Association, worked as a legal intern with the San Diego
County Public Defenders Office Felony Division and was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable John Houston in the
United States District Court for the Southern District. Mr. Bell’s love for sports led him to work in sports
marketing and contract negotiations before becoming an associate in the Civil Litigation Department of McCarthy
& Holthus, LLP.” Mr. Bell is admitted to practice law in the state of California.
Kelly M. Raftery
Kelly Raftery is an associate attorney in the Bankruptcy Department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. After
graduating from The American University’s School of Public Affairs in 2003 with Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science, Ms. Raftery received her Juris Doctorate in 2006 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law
school, Ms. Raftery studied Comparative Constitutional Law under Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg,
who provided an in-depth analysis on the rights of individuals held as enemy combatants by the United States.
Ms. Raftery is admitted to practice law in the State of California, as well as the in the Southern, Central,
Eastern and Northern districts of the United States District Court.
Matthew B. Learned
Matthew Learned is an associate in the Bankruptcy Department at McCarthy Holthus, LLP. He received his Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2002. He subsequently received
his MBA from San Diego State University and his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. While at
California Western, Mr. Learned became a member of the Pro Bono Honors Society for his volunteer work with the
California Innocence Project. Prior to becoming an associate at McCarthy & Holthus, his strong business
sense led him to intern with REEF and work as in house counsel for an independent record label. Mr. Learned
is admitted to practice law in the state of California.
Andrew E. Hall
Andrew Hall is an associate in the Civil Litigation department. Mr. Hall received his B.A. from University
of San Diego and J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Mr. Hall’s education at Thomas Jefferson culminated
with recognition on the Distinguished Honor Roll in his final semester. Mr. Hall earned Admitted to the
California Bar in October, 2008 and was subsequently admitted to the Southern, Eastern and Central District
Courts.
Seth J. Adams
Seth Adams is an associate in the Las Vegas, Nevada office practicing in the areas of Bankruptcy and Mortgage
related civil litigation. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, he worked for several large
financial institutions before attending Gonzaga University where he acquired his J.D. and M.B.A. While enrolled
at Gonzaga, Mr. Adams was a member of Moot Court Honors Council, a clerk for University Legal Assistance, and
a semi-finalist in the ABA Client Counseling Competition. Mr. Adams is admitted to practice law in the state
of Nevada.
Melissa Coutts
Melissa Coutts is an associate in the Civil Litigation department. She attended Northern Arizona University,
where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Ms. Coutts
graduated Cum Laude from California Western School of Law in 2006. While at California Western, she
was a member of Law Review and was published in the California Western International Law Journal. Before
joining the firm, she clerked for the Hon. Ruben B. Brooks, Hon. Anthony J. Battaglia, and Hon. Larry A. Burns
of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Ms. Coutts is admitted to practice law
in the state of California.
Kristin A. Zilberstein
Kristin A. Zilberstein is an associate in the Bankruptcy Department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP.
Ms. Zilberstein obtained a Bachelor Degree from the University of California, San Diego in
Economics with an Emphasis in Business and an Emphasis in the Environment in 1995. She
graduated from California Western School of Law in 1998 and passed the bar that same year.
Originally, her career began in general liability insurance defense where she gained extensive
experience handling all aspects of Civil Litigation including jury trials. Ms. Zilberstein is
admitted to practice law in the State of California including the Southern, Central, Eastern,
and Northern districts of California of the United States District Court.
Merdaud Jafarnia
Merdaud Jafarnia is a member in the Bankruptcy department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. After
graduating from University of California, Los Angeles where he earned a bachelor’s of Arts
degree in Political Science, he earned his Jurist Doctorate from Southwestern School of Law
in 2001. In Law School Merdaud externed for Chief judge of the Central District Court the
Honorable Judge Hatter and for the Honorable Judge Goldberg in the US Bankruptcy Court.
After law school, Merdaud practiced Intellectual property and civil litigation. Prior to
joining McCarthy & Holthus, Merdaud worked as a staff attorney for the 9th Circuit Bankruptcy
Appellate Panel in Pasadena and the Los Angeles Office of hearing Appeals for the Social
Security Administration. Merdaud is admitted to practice law in state of California.
Thomas J. Ruhrup
Thomas J. Ruhrup is an associate in the Civil Litigation department. He received his Bachelor
of Science Degree from Western Michigan University in 1970. After serving in the U.S. Navy
he earned his law degree from Western State University College of Law in 1983. He has been
involved in the real estate industry since 1974 and in the title insurance industry since 1976.
Mr. Ruhrup has also represented several public agencies during his career. He is a member of
the Real Property Section of State Bar of California. He is also a member of the San Diego
County Bar Association and has served as chairman of its Real Property Law Section. Mr. Ruhrup
was underwriting counsel for a nationwide title insurer for 20 years before joining McCarthy &
Holthus, LLP. He has served on many committees of the California Land Title Association. Mr.
Ruhrup has been a frequent public speaker and lecturer on the foreclosure process and all aspects
of title insurance. Mr. Ruhrup was admitted to practice law in California and in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of California on December 12, 1983. He was admitted to
the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Central and Northern Districts of California in November
of 2009.
Roshni V. Patel
Roshni V. Patel is an associate in the Civil Litigation department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. Ms. Patel
has previous experience in construction defect, employment, and labor law matters. She earned a Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, a Juris Doctor from the
University of San Diego School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of
San Diego School of Business. While attending law school, Ms. Patel participated in several Moot Court
competitions and was a recipient of the Best Oral Advocate award during her first year at the University
of San Diego School of Law. Ms. Patel also received the opportunity to participate in a wage and hour
class action jury trial as a Certified Law Student. Following trial, the case was highlighted as a San
Diego Daily Transcript Trial Digest Case of the Week. Ms. Patel was admitted to the California Bar in
August 2006 and is subsequently admitted to practice in the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central
District Courts.
Rebecca Lang
Rebecca Lang is an associate in the Civil Litigation and Unlawful Detainer departments. Ms. Lang
graduated from California State University Long Beach, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice. Ms. Lang then attended California Western School of Law, where she earned her
Juris Doctorate in December of 2006. Prior to working at McCarthy & Holthus, Ms. Lang practiced
in the areas of General Civil Litigation, Evictions, and Bankruptcy. Ms. Lang was admitted to
practice law in the State of California June 1, 2007.
Brielyn Sesko
Brielyn Sesko is an associate in the Bankruptcy Department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. After graduating
from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal
Studies with Honors, she received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2005. While attending
Loyola Law School, Ms. Sesko clerked for the Honorable Richard Cline and the San Diego District Attorney’s
Office. In addition, Ms. Sesko served on the Los Angeles Superior Court mediation panel as a certified
mediator and was actively involved with the Loyola Law School Center for Conflict Resolution. Ms. Sesko
is admitted to practice law in the State of California, as well as in the Southern, Central, Eastern and
Northern districts of the United States District Courts.
Christelle Ramseyer
Christelle Ramseyer is an associate in the Bankruptcy department at McCarthy Holthus, LLP. Ms. Ramseyer
attended the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
in both Economics and Political Science. She received her Juris Doctorate from California Western
School of Law in 2007. While attending California Western, Ms. Ramseyer was a member of the Family,
Child, & Elder Law Society and worked as a legal intern with the YWCA Women’s Legal Advocacy Center.
She became a member of California Western’s Pro Bono Honors Society in 2005. Prior to becoming an
associate at McCarthy Holthus, LLP, Ms. Ramseyer clerked at a law firm specializing in Class Action
Employment Litigation. Ms. Ramseyer is admitted to practice law in the State of California, as well
as the Southern, Central, Eastern, and Northern districts of the United States District Court.
Christopher M. Hunter
Christopher M. Hunter is an associate in the Las Vegas office practicing in the areas of Bankruptcy and
mortgage related Civil Litigation. Mr. Hunter graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of
Law in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1982. He is licensed to practice in Nevada and Florida. Mr. Hunter’s
entire legal career has revolved around financial institutions. He practiced in several different firms,
was general counsel for three financial institutions, including Republic Bank in St. Petersburg, Florida
and was a section chief with FDIC. Mr. Hunter has been practicing in Las Vegas since 2002.
Terry Loftus
Terry Loftus is a member of the Civil Litigation department in the San Diego office. Mr. Loftus attended the
University of California at San Diego before joining the United States Air Force where he was an intelligence
analyst. He obtained his B.S. and J.D. at Western State University and was admitted to the California bar in
1979. He is admitted to practice in the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and
has 30 years’ experience in Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Civil Litigation. Mr. Loftus has lectured in areas
such as fiduciary duties of real estate brokers and conflicts of interest arising in not-for-profit
organizations. Mr. Loftus has served pro bono for various non-profits and youth charities in the San Diego
community and is currently president of the Boys & Girls Foundation and volunteer for The San Diego Foundation.
Laszlo Ladi
Laszlo Ladi is an associate in the Civil Litigation department. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science from the University of California Berkeley in 2005. He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor and L.L.M.
in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2009. While in law school, he was an Executive
Editor for the San Diego International Law Journal and was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in
Advanced Business Planning. His student comment on the international regulation of hedge funds was published
in the winter 2008 edition of the BYU International Law and Management Review. Mr. Ladi was admitted to practice
law in the State of California in December 2009.
Sherry A. Moore
Sherry A. Moore is an associate in the Las Vegas, Nevada office practicing primarily in the area of Bankruptcy.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she
worked for a local firm as a paralegal before attending the William S. Boyd School of Law, where she earned her
J.D. in May 2008. During her tenure at Boyd, she contributed to Nevada Law Journal, earned a CALI Award for
Excellence in Criminal Law, and worked as both a law clerk and paralegal. Her note entitled “Nevada’s
Comprehensive Theft Statute: Consolidation or Confusion?” was published by Nevada Law Journal in the spring
of 2008. Prior to joining McCarthy & Holthus, she practiced for a local firm whose practice areas included
bankruptcy (debtors’ side), family law, criminal law, business law, and civil litigation. Ms. Moore was
admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada in October 2008, and was subsequently admitted to the U.S.
District Court, District of Nevada in May 2009.
Martina Guilin
Martina Guilin is an attorney in the Legal Resolution Department. Ms. Guilin graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville. Ms. Guilin
is admitted to practice law in both California and Kentucky. Prior to her work with Quality Loan Service Corporation,
Ms. Guilin was a Judicial Law Clerk where she reviewed legal filings and conducted extensive legal research and drafted
memoranda and judicial opinions.
Janice Jacovino
Janice Jacovino is an associate in the Las Vegas, Nevada office practicing primarily in the area of Unlawful
Detainer. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a B.S. in Psychology, she attended
the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she acquired her J.D. As a law
student Ms. Jacovino participated in a Judicial Externship, a Government and Public Interest Externship, and
was a member of Phi Alpha Delta. Ms. Jacovino was admitted to practice law in the state of Nevada in October 2009.
Mary Stearns
Mary Stearns is an associate in the civil litigation department for the firm’s Northwest office in the Seattle
area. After graduating from the Cal State University of Long Beach, Ms. Stearns earned her Juris Doctorate
from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She is admitted to practice in the Courts of the State of California,
as well as the State of Washington. She is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts of the Central and
Southern Districts of California, the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals. Before joining McCarthy & Holthus, Ms. Stearns worked as a senior litigation associate
for a Century City family law firm for approximately four years. Prior to that, she was a partner in her
own firm in Los Angeles where her practice focused on bankruptcy, real estate and business civil litigation,
and family law. She had served as Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles Municipal Courts and has tried, arbitrated,
and mediated numerous cases.
Anne Ogle-Knee
Anne Ogle-Knee is an associate attorney in the evictions department. Ms. Ogle-Knee received her Master
of Science and her Bachelor of Science from Purdue University then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate
after graduating Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Ms. Ogle-Knee is a member of the California
Bar, the Illinois Bar, and is a licensed USPTO Patent Attorney. Before joining the firm, Ms. Ogle-Knee
practiced general civil litigation.
Lakshmi Jagannath
Lakshmi Jagannath is a member of the Civil Litigation and Eviction departments in the Scottsdale, Arizona office.
Ms. Jagannath graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Ms. Jagannath then attended
Golden Gate University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in May of 2007. Ms. Jagannath is licensed to
practice law in State of Arizona and the State of California.
Lindsey Bennett
Lindsey Bennett is an associate attorney in the mediations department. Ms. Bennett received her Bachelor of Arts from
St. Olaf College. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada,
Las Vegas and was admitted to practice in 2009. Before joining the firm, Ms. Bennett practiced in the field of special education.
Joseph Ward McIntosh
Joseph Ward McIntosh is an associate in the firm’s Washington office. Joe grew up in Seattle, attended college at
Washington State University, and law school at Willamette University in Oregon. He was admitted to practice law in
the state of Washington in 2007, and has practiced creditor’s rights law exclusively since that time. Prior to joining
McCarthy & Holthus, Joe worked for a Seattle firm doing collection and creditor related civil litigation. Joe is
admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts in Washington.
Mathew Lacroix
Mathew Lacroix is a bankruptcy associate for the firm’s Northwest office located in the Seattle area. After graduating
cum laude from Western Washington University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, he received
his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law in 2009. During his undergraduate years, Mr. LaCroix spent
time working for the Washington State Senate and also served as a research assistant on the topic of the impact of Amici
on decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. During law school he worked for a small real estate and bankruptcy firm before
becoming an associate attorney for the same. He is admitted to practice in the State of Washington and in the U.S. District
Courts for Eastern and Western Washington.
Summer Eberhard
Summer Eberhard is an associate in the Bankruptcy Department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. After graduating from Pepperdine
University, cum laude, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, she received her Juris
Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2009. While attending law school, Ms. Eberhard served as a Judicial Extern
for the Honorable Kathleen Thompson in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. While at
Pepperdine School of Law, Ms. Eberhard also received a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute of Dispute
Resolution. Ms. Eberhard is admitted to practice law in the State of California including the Southern, Central, Eastern,
and Northern districts of California of the United States District Court.
Julie Corriveau
Julie Corriveau is an associate in the San Diego, CA office. Ms. Corriveau has specialized in civil litigation since 1998.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of San Diego in 1995 and obtained her juris
doctorate degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1998. While in law school, Ms. Corriveau received the CALI Award
for Excellence in European Economic Community Law and was recognized as the Best Oral Advocate in Domestic Moot Court Competition.
Ms. Corriveau attended and received certification from The Hague Academy of International Law in Den Haag, Netherlands. In
addition to her litigation work Ms. Corriveau is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster care children in San Diego
County. Ms. Corriveau is admitted to practice before all the courts of the State of California as well as the United States District
Court for the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California
Christopher Magill
Christopher Magill is the Business Relation and Corporate Counsel for Quality Loan Service Corporation, Mr. Magill obtained his
Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College and Juris Doctorate from the University Of San Diego School Of Law. Prior to working
at Quality Loan Service Corporation, Mr. Magill served as a legal consultant at MySpace, Inc. where he managed the due diligence for
a significant financing as well as drafted and negotiated commercial agreements. Additionally, Mr. Magill has experience as an
associate attorney at a boutique litigation firm in San Diego where he specialized in defending employers against wage and hour,
discrimination, and wrongful termination claims.
Erica Day
Erica Day is an associate attorney in the Civil Litigation department. Ms. Day received a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
from the University of Denver. She subsequently attended the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law. While in law school, she
participated in moot court events and was a staff editor on the Denver Journal of International Law & Policy. Ms. Day is admitted
to practice law in the State of Oregon and the U.S. District Courts of Oregon.
Robert W. McDonald
Robert W. McDonald is an associate in the firm’s Washington office. Robert grew up in Virginia and attended Virginia Commonwealth
University earning both an undergraduate and graduate degree in criminal justice. Following graduate school Robert then studied law
at California Western School of Law, graduating in 2010. He was admitted to practice law in the state of California in 2010 and in
state of Washington in 2011. Prior to joining McCarthy & Holthus, Robert worked as a public defender in Seattle.
Russell Whittaker
Russell Whittaker is an associate in the Civil Litigation Department and is located in the Oregon office. After receiving a Bachelor
of Business Administration from the University of San Diego in 2006, he went to work for a mortgage lender in Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Whittaker returned to school and received his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2011.
During law school he interned at Republic Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company located in Phoenix, AZ. He is admitted to practice law in the
State of Oregon and the District of Oregon of the United States District Court
Joshua E. Moyer
Joshua E. Moyer is a member in the Civil Litigation Department. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Ursinus College in 2001.
While earning his undergraduate degree, he was honored as an All-American and Academic All-American collegiate wrestler. He
then obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego, and was admitted to the California Bar, in 2008. While
earning his J.D., he worked as a clerk for the San Diego District Attorney’s Office, and also as a small-claims mediator.
Prior to joining McCarthy & Holthus, Mr. Moyer practiced civil litigation in the areas of securities and medical malpractice.
He has since been admitted to practice in all Districts of the California U.S. District Court.
Andrew J. Boylan
Andrew J. Boylan is an associate attorney and Director of the Risk Management and Compliance Department for Quality Loan Service
Corporation. After graduating from the University of San Diego, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science
and Spanish, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University Of San Diego School Of Law and his MBA from the University
Of San Diego Graduate School Of Business Administration. He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Real Property
Section as well as the United Trustee’s Association. Mr. Boylan is admitted to practice law in the state of California.
Brielyn Atwater
Brielyn Atwater is an associate in the Bankruptcy Department at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. After graduating from the University of
California, Santa Cruz, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies with Honors, she received her Juris Doctorate
from Loyola Law School in 2005. While attending Loyola Law School, Ms. Atwater clerked for the Honorable Richard Cline and the
San Diego District Attorney’s Office. In addition, Ms. Atwater served on the Los Angeles Superior Court mediation panel as a
certified mediator and was actively involved with the Loyola Law School Center for Conflict Resolution. Ms. Atwater is admitted
to practice law in the State of California, as well as in the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern districts of the United
States District Courts.
Ashley Hennessee
Ashley Hennessee is an attorney in the Legal Resolution Department. Prior to receiving her law degree, Ms. Hennessee graduated
from the University of North Alabama in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration. She obtained
her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2008, along with a certificate in Global Legal Studies. During law
school, Ms. Hennessee served as Treasurer of both Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International and the International Law Society
and studied abroad in France and China. Ms. Hennessee began working as a civil litigation associate for McCarthy & Holthus,
LLP in 2009. Ms. Hennessee was admitted to practice law in the State of California in 2008 and is admitted to all Federal
District Courts in California.
Christopher J. Dylla
Christopher J. Dylla is an associate attorney in the Bankruptcy Department in the Scottsdale, Arizona Office. After graduating
from South Dakota State University, Magna Cum Laude, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Spanish
in 2005, he received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota in May of 2008. Prior to joining McCarthy & Holthus,
Mr. Dylla practiced consumer bankruptcy and represented debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. He was admitted to
practice law in the State of Arizona in 2009 as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Inku Nam
Inku Nam is an associate in the Las Vegas, Nevada office, practicing in the areas of Bankruptcy and Real Property Foreclosure.
After graduating from U.C. San Diego with an undergraduate degree in Economics, Mr. Nam returned to Las Vegas and provided
financial services at a brokerage firm and bank. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law
and in 2010 was admitted to practice law in both the state and federal courts of Nevada. Mr. Nam is active in the areas of
dispute resolution, including having been previously selected for appointment as a mediator with the Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program.
Robert Brandon Hakari
Robert Brandon Hakari is an associate in the Civil Litigation Department and works at the firm’s Oregon office. He received his
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Texas A&M University in 2008 and his law degree from Michigan State University in 2011.
While in law school, he worked as a clinician at MSU’s Housing Law Clinic and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable
Stacey Jernigan of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas. Mr. Hakari has been a member of the Oregon
bar since 2011, and is a licensed Patent Attorney.
Alison C. Lienau
Alison C. Lienau is a compliance attorney for Quality Loan Service Corporation in the Risk Management & Compliance Department. Ms. Lienau
obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from the Arizona State University College of Law and is licensed to practice law in California and
Arizona. Prior to joining Quality Loan Service Corporation, Ms. Lienau served as a civil litigator for two years, primarily practicing
in the areas of real property, foreclosure, and employment law. Preceding law school, Ms. Lienau earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from
Pepperdine University and worked as an accountant at IBM.
Lila Zhao
Lila Zhao is a compliance attorney for Quality Loan Service Corporation in the Risk Management & Compliance Department. Ms. Zhao
received her Juris Doctorate from Duke University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego.
Prior to working at Quality Loan Service Corporation, Ms. Zhao worked for a professional shareholder representation firm. During law school,
Ms. Zhao worked as a law library research assistant and served as Staff Editor for the Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law.
Ms. Zhao is a member of the UCSD Alumni Club of San Diego. Ms. Zhao is admitted to practice law in the state of California.
Gregory Belnap
Gregory Belnap is an associate in the Civil Litigation department. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Brigham Young
University. He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2008. Prior to joining McCarthy &
Holthus, LLP, Mr. Belnap practiced in the area of General Civil Litigation and was General Counsel for a Real Estate Company. Mr. Belnap is
a member of the California State Bar Association's Litigation and Real Property Law Sections and was admitted to practice law in the State
of California in 2008.
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