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McManis Faulkner, a leading Northern California trial firm, announces the elevation of Abimael “A.J.” Bastida to partner, effective February 1.
“A.J. has been a core member of our trial team since he walked in the door. He has advised clients and obtained outstanding results in all kinds of matters, spanning from employment to criminal to probate. Battle-tested in the courtroom, A.J. is trusted by clients to handle their toughest issues. We are thrilled to welcome him to the partnership,” said Elizabeth Pipkin, managing partner of McManis Faulkner.
Since joining the firm five years ago, Bastida has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of business, criminal and employment-related disputes. Fluent in Spanish and a former engineer, AJ has a track record of developing effective case strategies. He is a trusted advisor for business owners, assisting them with challenges from contract disputes to employee training. Bastida also has experience with civil rights, probate and trust litigation and white-collar matters, representing high-level executives.
Bastida is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the Santa Clara County La Raza Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Honorable William A. Ingram American Inn of Court. Bastida volunteers as a cook at the LifeMoves (formerly known as INNVision) Shelter and serves as a mentor for students interested in the law.
Bastida has been named a “Rising Star” by Northern California Super Lawyers every year since 2017. He earned his J.D. (2014) with a High Tech Law Certificate and his B.S. in Engineering (2011) from Santa Clara University.