Wilke Fleury is growing with the addition of three new associates – Heather M. Claus, Kevin R. Bonsignore, & Spencer S. Turpen along with a new Legislative Advocate – Magaly L. Zagal. The firm is committed to strategic hiring practices and is excited to expand the firm’s capacity to serve the needs of clients.

Heather M. Claus is a health care attorney with significant experience navigating the dynamic legal and regulatory health care landscape on behalf of a variety of public and private health entities.  She is well-versed in pertinent federal and state laws, including HIPAA, False Claims, ERISA, Knox-Keene, Stark, Anti-Kickback, Public Records, and the Brown Act.

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Spencer S. Turpen’s practice primarily focuses on general civil litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, professional liability, and business litigation. Spencer is dedicated to providing excellent legal representation to his clients and prides himself on creative problem-solving in litigation.

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Kevin R. Bonsignore’s practice is focused on general business litigation, bankruptcy, and real estate.  Kevin regularly represents clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery, law and motion, and alternative dispute resolution.  In addition to his litigation practice, Kevin represents clients in bankruptcy matters utilizing expertise he developed as a judicial extern in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California.

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Magaly L. Zagal joins Wilke Fleury with a background in politics and agribusiness. Magaly began her path into politics and policy at former Assemblymember Alejo’s district and capitol offices. Those experiences helped shape her decision to apply legislative and regulatory strategies to achieve solutions with the potential to impact millions of Californians.

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Wilke Fleury is a thriving mid‐sized general practice law firm located in California’s capital. Our attorneys offer broad expertise, creativity, and strong ties to local businesses, families, and individuals, making Wilke Fleury one of the region’s most respected and long‐standing law firms. Our support of local charitable organizations, universities, law schools, political interests and the community reveals the character of the firm and our sincere commitment to the Sacramento region.

Wilke Fleury celebrates the addition of two new partners – Shannon Smith-Crowley and Daniel J. Foster – who complement the firm’s shifting generations of leadership. Shannon and Danny bring unique perspective and excellent capability to Wilke Fleury’s partnership effective January 1, 2019.

Shannon has been a registered lobbyist in California for 20 years. After a career in managed care, she started lobbying  with the California Medical Association before founding her own firm, Partners In Advocacy to specialize in medical and reproductive health advocacy.  At Wilke Fleury, her areas of practice include health care, women’s equity, life sciences, the biomedical industry, new family formation and emerging technologies in green energy.  After a four year tenure with the firm, she has been elevated to the partnership.

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Daniel Foster’s litigation practice is composed of matters involving complex construction defect litigation, mechanics liens claims, stop notice actions and Miller Act claims. He represents clients before the Contractors State License Board and handles matters involving breach of warranty, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, indemnity agreements and liability insurance coverage.

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“The addition of Shannon and Danny to our partnership ranks not only enhances our ability to serve the broadly-drawn needs of our clients, but is internally exciting, as well,” said Dan Baxter, Managing Partner. “All of us here at the firm have worked with Shannon and Danny for several years, and they are both excellent lawyers, hard workers, and good people.  Their ascension to partnership is part of an exciting time for the firm as we move into the new year.”

Wilke Fleury is a thriving mid‐sized general practice law firm located in California’s capital. Our attorneys offer broad expertise, creativity, and strong ties to local businesses, families, and individuals, making Wilke Fleury one of the region’s most respected and long‐standing law firms. Our support of local charitable organizations, universities, law schools, political interests and the community reveals the character of the firm and our sincere commitment to the Sacramento region.