Local Roots National Results
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Local Roots
National Results

Small Enough to Listen. Big Enough to Lead.

Your needs are unique, and your legal representation should be too. We understand the importance of a personalized approach to today’s diverse and changing legal landscape. Our goal is to provide you with the same individual attention, creative problem-solving and commitment to your needs that you provide to your own business. We take the time to hear your needs, so we can craft the best plan for achieving your goals. By focusing on you, we ensure you get the guidance you need, when you need it, so your business can continue to rise above the competition.

Our Firm Is A Little Different.

Our approach is cutting-edge.  By adopting an efficient and results-oriented approach to our representation, our boutique structure allows us to consistently deliver outsized results for our clients. We value creativity, and we never shy away from breaking new ground. We find innovative solutions to complex problems, helping our clients navigate even the most challenging of legal issues.

Shaping The Future In All We Do.

We represent clients in some of the most heavily regulated and hotly litigated industries in the country. With our depth of experience in shaping the legal and regulatory landscapes at federal, state and local levels, we not only effectively protect our clients’ interests, but we develop proactive strategies to help our clients manage risk and maximize their potential, even in a constantly evolving environment. 

One firm, One team.

We believe collaboration is key—our success is your success. Working together as a cohesive team helps us provide top-notch representation and obtain unparalleled results. Putting resources where they count lets us provide our clients with efficient and cost-effective legal assistance, and our flexibility allows us to build the best representation team for your needs, no matter what they might be.  Together, we build lasting relationships that provide increasing value to you and your business. 

Meet The Founders

Joseph Messer

Nicole Strickler

Lauren Burnette

Insights

June Coleman Honored with Joe Ramsey Voice of Conscience Award

On October 14, 2025, the Sacramento Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court presented member June Coleman with the Inn’s 2024-2025 Joe Ramsey Voice of Conscience award. As noted during the presentation of the award, the Joe Ramsey Voice of Conscience recognizes a member of the Inn who, “during audience discussion of issues raised in program presentations, speaks up to say that, whatever the situation, lawyers and judges must act ethically, civilly, and do the right thing regardless of the consequences. By words and actions, the recipient consistently demonstrates all that is good about the practice of law.”

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2024 PBSA Annual Conference

Joe Messer and Andrew Schwartz are looking forward to the Professional Background Screeners Association’s Annual Conference in Boston on Sep 8 – 10, 2024 where they will be presenting How to Effectively Manage FCRA Litigation. They hope to see you at the Conference and at their presentation.

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