Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer | Serving Northern California

Experience has taught me to do what works and not get too caught up in theory or the academic side of mediation. My goal is to get the case in a position where the parties can see a clear path to settlement.

Steve is a very versatile attorney, known for his innovative approaches to resolving complex cases. He is meticulous in his preparation and enjoys working closely with his clients. He has successfully opposed some of the nation’s leading institutions and corporations. An aggressive litigator, his practice emphasizes products liability, roadway design and crashworthiness cases. Steve also serves as Judge Pro Tem for Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

Steve Brewer is a dedicated trial lawyer with a reputation for working closely with his clients, both inside and outside the courtroom. Experienced at representing individuals in cases against large corporations, he is driven by a strong belief that injured people are entitled to fair compensation.

Randall E. Strauss is the Managing Partner and a leading employment litigation attorney with an impressive record of success. When not in the courtroom, Randy enjoys playing guitar with his band, attending San Francisco Giants games, and spending time with his wife and their son.

Jayme L. Walker is a Partner. She represents plaintiffs in wrongful termination, employment discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and harassment cases, as well as police misconduct, civil rights and serious personal injury, premises and products liability cases. She is part of the employment team at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer that has been named by the Recorder as one of the Top 10 Leading Plaintiffs Bay Area Employment Law Groups. Ms. Walker is actively involved in the California Employment Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California and is a board member on the Alameda Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Walker was named by California Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2014 to 2023. When she’s not fighting for justice, she enjoys playing guitar and singing with her husband, yoga, backpacking and cooking.

Robert Schwartz is a Partner and a graduate from the University of Michigan. He graduated with honors and received a BA in English. In 2007 he received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon. He was also the recipient of certificates in Public Interest and Public Service Law, Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Pro Bono.

Winston W. Moody is a Partner with Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer, APC. His practice focuses on all aspects of employment law, personal injury and civil litigation.