Doug represents many private and public sector clients in various practice areas, including general and professional liability, labor and employment, civil rights litigation, personal injury, healthcare law, business litigation, and administrative law. He has extensive jury trial and administrative and regulatory hearing experience in state and federal courts. He has been trial counsel in jury trials in most of the major counties throughout California, and has represented persons and others in various administrative proceedings. Doug has extensive military law experience. He is a former judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps, who presently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel/Judge Advocate with the California Air National Guard. He is especially proud of his work on behalf of veterans and military families.

Professional Affiliations:

Marine Corps Reserve Association
National Guard Association
Leo A. Degan Inns of Court
Local chambers and Bar Associations

Bar Admissions:

California, 1992
U.S. District Court, California, 1997

Dana returned to school after operating a small family business, tripling its revenue in five years. This Business education and experience provides a strong foundation for a law practice concentrating on business and estate planning. During his first years as a law firm associate, Dana obtained exper- ience perfectly suited for advice to small and medium sized business owners, including: Workers Compensation defense, Labor Board hearings, business succession, estate planning, sophisticated real estate and financial trans- actions and business selection and formation.

Professional Affiliations:

President of the Riverside Estate Planning Council for the 2002/2003 term
- Continuing Member
Probate Section of the Riverside Bar Association
Real Estate, Business and Trust and Estate Sections of the California
State Bar

Bar Admissions:

California, 1995

Prior to embarking on a legal career, August worked in the medical research field for several years and authored ten articles in leading medical journals. After graduating from law school Cum Laude, he gained significant trial experience working as a prosecutor in Central California. August's practice is focused on general civil litigation.

Professional Affiliations:

Riverside County Bar Association
California District Attorney’s Association (2008-2011)

Bar Admissions:

California, 2007

Karen's practice is focused on public entity law, and labor and employ-ment litigation. She previously worked in San Diego handling many employment and construction defect litigation cases for major businesses. Relocating to the Inland Empire in 2007, Ms. Capasso has continued to represent some of the largest employers in the region. In law school, Karen was active in various moot court competitions, and also received Honors in Legal Research and Writing.

Professional Affiliations:

Pro Bono Publico Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Alumni Advisor, Chi Omega Fraternity Riverside County Bar Association San Diego County Bar Association

Bar Admissions:

California, 2003

Prior to embarking on a legal career, Wyatt practiced as an accountant and controller in the private sector for several years. He continued to excel in law school, garnering numerous awards and recognitions. Not only did he graduate Magna Cum Laude, finishing in the top 5% of his class but he also was selected and competed on the Mock Trial team. He worked as a legal intern for the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Wyatt's practice is focused on general civil litigation.

Professional Affiliations:

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Bar Admissions:

California 2011

Nathan handles a wide array of cases, from multi-party environmental clean-up litigation to civil rights and personal injury litigation. He also counsels and provides varied legal services to various businesses across many industry sectors. Before relocating to California, Nathan was in practice in Oregon, and also clerked for the United States Attorney's Office. He enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and giving back to the community in which he resides.

Professional Affiliations:

Riverside County Bar Association
San Bernardino County Bar Association
Board Member, The Unforgettable Foundation

Bar Admissions:

U.S. District Court, California, 2005
9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2005

Prior to law school, Mark became a two time PAC-10 Wrestling Finalist and the 1999 PAC-10 Wrestling Champion. Mark continues to enjoy wrestling as a high school coach and a wrestling camp promoter. Mark and Mr. Mitchellweiler worked together for many years prior to the formation of Smith Mitchellweiler, llp. They have worked as a team with a focus toward business and estate matters. Specifically, Mark is well versed in probate and trust litigation, conservatorships and estate planning.

Professional Affiliations:

California State Bar
Probate Section of the Riverside Country Bar
Trust and Estate Sections of the California State Bar

Bar Admissions:

California, 2006

Before embarking on a career in law, Tonya spent two years with the Peace Corps as a community health director in Africa. She has been active in and received accolades in several International Law organizations. Her present practice focuses on health care and family law.

Professional Affiliations:

Vice-President of the International Law Society
Associate of the Journal of International Law
Peace Corps
Legal Aid of Central Michigan
Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Program

Bar Admissions:

Michigan, 2002
California, 2005
U.S. District Court, California, 2005

Dana is a former Deputy County Counsel for Riverside County where she specialized in election law, law enforcement, and California Public Records Act litigation. Prior to this assignment, she was in private practice for 15 years with a heavy emphasis on public entity and general civil litigation.

Professional Affiliations:

Riverside County Bar Association

Bar Admissions:

California, 1994
U.S. District Court, California, 1994