About Coleman & Horowitt, LLP
Coleman & Horowitt, LLP operates from a philosophy of providing our clients with maximum service. The relationship between the client and the firm is further reinforced by our policy of total communication.
Coleman & Horowitt, LLP was established in 1994 by William H. Coleman and Darryl J. Horowitt to provide quality, responsive and cost-effective legal representation to individuals and businesses throughout the Central Valley and the state. The firm provides a wide range of services through two departments: litigation and corporate transactions and estate planning. By concentrating our practice in these areas, members of the firm have become exceptionally proficient in dealing with all phases of preventative law, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and the negotiation and preparation of documentation to meet the needs of today’s businesses.
Our lawyers represent clients in potential and pending legal conflicts, applying their great diversity of skills. Follow the links below to learn about the biographical information of each lawyer.
- Matthew R. Nutting
- Stacy H. Bowman
- Darryl J. Horowitt
- Caz C. Ashjian
- Adrianna Gabriela “Gaby” Martinez
- Fredrick C. Meine III
- Michael P. Dowling
- Nicolas F. Philips
- Eliot S. Nahigian
- Gary S. Shuster
- David J. Weiland
- Sheryl D. Noel
- Sherrie M. Flynn
- Steven C. Clark
- William H. Coleman
- Gregory J. Norys
- Judith M. Sasaki
- Herman S. Chatrath
- Daniel L. Rudnick
- Robert K. Ashley
- Jared R. Clemence
- Aisha O. Otori
- Jennifer T. Poochigian
Regardless of what your legal issue is or which attorney is most suitable for your case, you can always count on our team to put your interests first. It will recommend the lawyer who is best suited to your needs.
Helping Businesses And Their Owners Succeed
Businesses and their owners need a special law firm. One that is focused on helping their businesses grow and prosper and to protect their owners. Coleman & Horowitt, LLP was created to do just that. In doing so, the firm offers a full range of services including:
- Agriculture
- Banking & Finance
- Business Transactions
- Collection & Creditor Rights
- Construction Law
- Environmental
- Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax
- Intellectual Property
- Labor & Employment Law
- Litigation
- Real Estate
International Society Of Primerus Law Firms
Though located in California, the firm has an international reach. In 2010, the firm became a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms. Primerus is an independent, international network of small to midsize law firms that provide an alternative to large law firms. As a Primerus member we subscribe to a Code of Conduct to follow the six pillars of Primerus: Integrity, Excellence of Work Product, Reasonable Fee Structure, Professional Education, Civility to Bench and Bar, and Community Service.
Primerus provides an avenue whereby firm clients can obtain creative, responsive, and value driven litigation by small to medium size firms of the highest caliber worldwide. Learn more about the value of membership with Primerus at their website www.primerus.com.
Recognition
Coleman & Horowitt, LLP prides itself on providing the highest caliber of creative, value driven services. The firm has received the following recognition:
- “2025 Class Action Defense Law Firm of the Year in California” (Corporate International Magazine)
- “2024 Arbitration Law Firm of the Year – USA” (Lawyers Worldwide Award Magazine)
- “2024 Business Specialist Law Firm of the Year – California” (Legal Elite Awards)
- “2024 Class Action Defense Law Firm of the Year in California” (Corporate International Magazine)
- “2023 Most Trusted Banking & Finance Law Firm – Western USA” (AI Legal Awards)
- “2022 Best Banking & Finance Law Firm – California” (New World Report)
- “2021 Best Probate Attorneys in Fresno” (Expertise)
- “Top Law Firm” (Martindale Hubbell)
- Bar Register of Preeminent Law Firms (Martindale Hubbell)
- Listing in “Who Represents Corporate America” (National Law Journal)
- “Go-To” Law Firms (Corporate Counsel)
- “Class Action Defense Attorney of the Year in California – 2015” (Global Law Experts)
- “2014 Complex Litigator of the Year: California” (Acquisition International Magazine)
- “2014 Class Action Defense Law Firm of the Year: California” (Corporate International Magazine)
- “2013 California Excellence Award” (Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce)
Reach Us At Six California Locations
Let us hear about your legal needs in any of our practice areas or others that may not be listed on this website. With 24 lawyers on board, we are well equipped to address any legal needs that you or your business encounter.
To schedule a consultation regarding any legal issue affecting your business or related to estate administration, call 559-248-4820 or send an email inquiry.