Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, PC

In 1973, Bernard J. Favaro and Albert M. Lavezzo founded what would grow to become Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, PC, one of the largest and oldest law firms in the North Bay Area with clients located throughout Solano County, Contra Costa County and Napa County. Bernard J. Favaro began practicing law in Vallejo in 1952, working primarily in the areas of probate, governmental law, and business litigation. He was admitted to practice in California in 1950, after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Idaho, earning an LL.B. from Stanford University and serving on active duty with the United States Marine Corps. He served as President of the Solano County Bar Association in 1960 and was a member of the Vallejo City Civil Service Commission from 1960?1970. Mr. Favaro served as Chief Counsel to the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. from 1973?1980, and from 1980?1998, was Chief Counsel to U.S. Aquatic Sports, Inc. Mr. Favaro is currently retired, entrusting the firm's continued growth and success to founder Albert M. Lavezzo and our other hard-working legal professionals. With more than two centuries of collective experience, our attorneys are committed to reaching the pinnacle of achievement in their respective areas of legal focus. Our criminal defense and DUI practice is spearheaded by attorney Thomas L. Gill, who is certified as a Criminal Defense Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization, and who has been recognized by SuperLawyers magazine for three consecutive years. Other lawyers at our firm are at the top of their disciplines when it comes to personal injury, wrongful death, estate planning, civil litigation, family law, real estate law, tax planning and related legal fields. Many partners at our law firm have earned the AV? Preeminent? Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell?, the highest recognition possible within the legal community regarding legal abilities and adherence to ethical standards.

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Vallejo, CA	9

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Corporate - General	1
Litigation	5
Litigation - General (consumer)	2
Real Estate	1
Trusts and Estates	1