Kershaw Talley Barlow

10/09/2026

Wildfire damage can be especially difficult during the holiday season. If your California property is affected, preserving photos, receipts, repair estimates, and insurance records can help document your losses.

Kershaw Talley Barlow handles complex wildfire and utility liability matters. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/X4j4v4l

10/07/2026

Complex litigation can involve complicated legal issues, extensive evidence, and questions that affect many people.

Visit the Kershaw Talley Barlow website to learn more about the firm’s class action, mass tort, and other complex litigation practices. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/s5h599g

10/06/2026

Thank you, Valerie, for your thoughtful review and recommendation! We’re grateful for your trust in Kershaw Talley Barlow and truly appreciate your kind words. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/q7G6e77

10/06/2026

Kershaw Talley Barlow is pleased to share that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2700 into law, following the firm’s September 24 letter urging him to take action on behalf of wildfire survivors.

The law establishes a process for addressing verified restitution shortfalls affecting survivors of the 2017 North Bay wildfires and 2018 Camp Fire.

Read our latest blog to learn more about AB 2700, what it means for wildfire survivors, and the road ahead.

Our attorneys at Kershaw Talley Barlow personally urged Governor Newsom to sign AB 2700 for North Bay and Camp Fire survivors who are still owed compensation. Learn more in our blog.

10/02/2026

What can school lead testing records actually tell parents?

Testing records may include information about sampling locations, dates, laboratory results, follow-up testing, and steps taken after a potential lead concern was identified.

Understanding that information can provide important context when evaluating potential environmental exposure at a California school.

Read our latest blog to learn more about what parents may want to look for in school lead testing records.

What can school lead testing records actually tell parents?

Testing records may include information about sampling locations, dates, laboratory results, follow-up testing, and steps taken after a potential lead concern was identified.

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10/02/2026

KTB attorney Ian Barlow recently attended the Sacramento Filipino American Lawyers Association’s annual gala, Pamana: Heritage & Legacy, which celebrated Filipino American heritage, community, and excellence in the legal profession.

Ian is the incoming president of SacFALA and serves on the Board of the NFALA - National Filipino American Lawyers Association. The Gala provided a meaningful opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends, celebrate the local Filipino American legal community, and support the next generation of attorneys.

Thank you to SacFALA for a wonderful evening and for continuing to strengthen connections across our legal community!

09/30/2026

KTB attorney Ian Barlow enjoyed connecting with law students and members of the Sacramento legal community at the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA) Fall Mixer at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law.

The evening was also an opportunity to recognize CCTLA scholarship recipients and celebrate the next generation of attorneys. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and thank you to CCTLA and McGeorge for bringing the legal community together.

09/29/2026

Joseph, thank you so much for taking the time to share this — it truly means a great deal. Ian's dedication to the people he represents has always been at the heart of his work, and we are proud to have him as a partner at our firm. Reviews like yours remind us why this work matters. We are grateful for your trust and will continue to fight for our clients with everything we have.

09/25/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Natalia Peña to the KTB team as our new Legal Receptionist and Intake Coordinator. A recent graduate of UC Davis with bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Psychology, Natalia brings experience in legal support, client communication, community engagement, and public service.

Before joining KTB, Natalia worked at an estate planning firm supporting attorneys, maintaining client files, preparing documents, and assisting with incoming calls.

Her diverse background has helped develop the communication and organizational skills that will be valuable in her work with our clients and team.

09/25/2026

What is a statute of limitations, and what happens if you miss it? In most California injury cases, you have two years to file — but the deadline can vary depending on the type of claim. If you think you may have a case, waiting is rarely the right answer. Speak with an attorney sooner rather than later.