Attorneys

Nina M. Patane
Partner

Colleagues and judges alike describe Nina as “the one you want in your corner” – her tenacity, intellect, and extensive experience make her a worthy adversary for any opponent and her talent shows in her successful track record. For Nina, there is no issue too complex, no obstacle too hard to overcome, and no matter too big or small – she was born to advocate and handles each matter with care, diligence, and skill.

Education

• Santa Clara University (1986) B.S. Political Science
• Santa Clara University (1991) J.D., With Honors

Practice Areas
ADA Compliance and Defense, Agriculture Law, Appellate Law, Business Law, Car Accident, Catastrophic Loss, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights Actions, Constitutional Law, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Environmental Law, Federal Litigation, Healthcare Law, Insurance Issues, Oral Argument, Personal Injury, Police Brutality, Real Property, Search & Seizure Law, Water Law, Wage & Hour Class Action, Wrongful Death.

James K. Gumberg
Partner

Jim is the consummate counselor – he is dedicated to his clients and makes himself available for both routine questions and the unexpected crisis. Jim often travels to visit clients to learn about their business or issues or to provide employment and labor law training for businesses management and employees. Jim has deep experience and helps clients navigate state and federal laws and regulations in an understandable and reassuring manner.

Education

• University of Florida (1987) B.A. Political Science
• Santa Clara University (1991) J.D., With Honors

Practice Areas
Agriculture Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contract Disputes, Corporate Formation, Corporate Management, Employment Litigation, Federal Litigation, Hospitality Issues, Mediation, Real Property, Union Issues, Wage & Hour Class Action, Workplace and Paystub Issues.

Anais Mora
Partner

Ms. Mora is a Salinas native and has resided in San Benito County since 2012. She attended San Diego State University where she majored in Criminal Justice.  She returned to the Central Coast and began clerking at Patane Gumberg Avila Mora, LLP in 2010 where she developed her skills in advocacy while attending law school. Ms. Mora accelerated her way through Monterey College of Law where she now serves as a professor.

Education

• San Diego State University, Criminal Justice

Practice Areas
Labor and Employment Litigation and Counseling, Workplace Trainings, General Civil Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Harrison Osaki
Attorney

Harrison grew up near Highway 68, in beautiful Toro Park. While his practice of law has occasionally led him away from home, he is very happy to be back. In his free time, Harrison enjoys the temperate Central Coast weather, and beautiful seaside.

Harrison’s practice centers on labor law, intellectual property and litigation. Prior to joining Patane Gumberg Avila Mora, Harrison practiced patent prosecution for more than a decade, with a focus on software and medical device patents, both in the U.S. and internationally. He has extensive experience in research, writing, and client representation.

Education

• Stanford University in Stanford, California (2005), B.S.
• Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA (2008), J.D.

Bar & Professional Admissions

• California State Bar, 2009
• United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2008