Camille Savedra Bio

Ryan Sausedo Bio

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Michael Riney Bio

Michael Riney joins CHPL as “of counsel” following 25 years at the helm of Vantage Law Group, a litigation boutique focused on the representation of business persons in complex disputes including antitrust, unfair business practice, fiduciary and business fraud claims. Prior to launching Vantage Law Group, Michael was a shareholder and member of the Executive Committee of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek. 

“We’ve known Michael for decades and he’s a powerful addition to our experienced team of litigators.” 
— Bill Caldarelli

2025 San Diego “Super Lawyers” has recognized ALL SIX CHPL Partners. Bill Caldarelli was additionally recognized on the Super Lawyers “Top 50” List in San Diego in the Business Litigation practice area.  Lee Hejmanowski, Jack Leer, Ben West, and David Lichtenstein were named “Super Lawyers” in the Business Litigation practice area. Marisa Janine-Page was named a “Super Lawyer” in the Appellate practice area. McKenzie N. Hardy was named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” in the Business Litigation practice area. Congratulations CHPL!!!

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CHPL is proud to be Recognized for the 10th consecutive year in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

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William J. Caldarelli, first listed in 2016, has been recognized in the following categories: Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Intellectual Property, Patent, and Real Estate.

Lee E. Hejmanowski, first listed in 2018, has been recognized in the following categories: Family Law and Litigation – Real Estate.

Jack R. Leer, first listed in 2013, has been recognized in the following categories: Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction.

Meet McKenzie Hardy and Joseph Radochonski.

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Best Lawyers publicly announces the Fourteenth Edition of the Best Law Firms^® rankings. CHPL is among those listed in this elite and extremely impressive group.

Caldarelli Hejmanowski & Leer LLP Best Law Firms^® (2024 edition)
Metropolitan Tier 1 (San Diego)

1. Commercial Litigation
2. Litigation – Construction
3. Litigation – Real Estate

CHPL will be Recognized in the Commemorative 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

William J. Caldarelli, first listed in 2016, has been recognized in the following categories: Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Intellectual Property, Patent, and Real Estate. See image here

Lee E. Hejmanowski, first listed in 2018, has been recognized in the following categories: Family Law and Litigation – Real Estate. See image here

Jack R. Leer, first listed in 2013, has been recognized in the following categories: Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction. See image here

CHPL is proud to once again partner with Feeding San Diego in the annual Food From The Bar fundraiser.  Through its donations and volunteer work this past Saturday, CHPL, alongside Johnson Fistel, was able to help over 4,000 San Diego community members in need.

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After a patented multiphase selection process, evaluated on 12 different indicators of recognition and processional achievement, Super Lawyers named Caitlin E. Macker as a San Diego “Rising Star” in the area of business litigation. Only 2.5% of all eligible lawyers are named to the Rising Stars list. Congratulations Caitlin – it is well-deserved!

Attorneys Bill Caldarelli and Jack Leer Recognized on the “Top 50” List

(March 30, 2023) Congratulations to all CHPL partners (Bill Caldarelli, Lee Hejmanowski, Marisa Janine-Page, Jack Leer, Ben West, and David Lichtenstein) for being recognized as “Super Lawyers” and Caitlin Macker as “Rising Star.” We are honored by these endorsements from our clients and colleagues. CHPL promises continued service excellence and Litigation Done Better.