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Attorneys
Richard S. Salinas
Practice Expertise
Richard S. Salinas has over 30 years of civil trial experience in both Federal and State courts. Mr. Salinas has been called upon to handle cases all over California in a variety of matters involving claims of personal injury, premises liability, and professional and medical liability. Mr. Salinas is a recognized specialist in medical and professional defense and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Mr. Salinas’ experience includes representing physician and physician groups from Bakersfield to Modesto and he is lead defense counsel for four California hospitals.
Special Awards and Honors
Mr. Salinas’ trial experience over the last 30 years has earned him honors not given to just anyone. He has repeatedly been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer, an honor given to the top 4% of Northern California lawyers. Mr. Salinas has also been selected by the American Board of Trial Advocates in recognition of his past trial experience. Mr. Salinas has also been selected to be a member of the California Medical Legal Society and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.
Education
KING HALL SCHOOL OF LAW,
U.C. DAVIS
Juris Doctor, 1991
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,
BAKERSFIELD
B.A., Political Science
(emphasis in Psychology), 1989
Activities & Affiliations
American Bar Association
State Bar of California
Fresno County Bar Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
California Medical Legal Society
Bar Admissions
California
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, and Central Districts of California and Nevada
Stacy R. Lucas
Stacy R. Lucas has 18 years of experience in civil litigation in both Federal and State courts. Ms. Lucas’ experience includes defending physicians, hospitals, and physician groups in medical-legal matters. Ms. Lucas also has significant experience defending employers and insurance companies in employment litigation, workers’ compensation claims, and labor relations matters. Ms. Lucas has co-chaired jury trials and handled administrative law hearings. She also gained extensive civil litigation experience in the areas of personal injury, toxic torts, medical malpractice, and class action litigation.
As a partner with Salinas Law Group, Inc., Ms. Lucas specializes in medical malpractice defense, specializing in the representation of health care providers in all specialties. Ms. Lucas is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association.
Activities and Affiliations
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fresno’s Leading Young Professionals Board Member (Former)
Shakers of Fresno Community Hospital (Past President)
Fresno County Bar Association
State Bar of California
Bar Admissions
California
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of California
Education
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2000
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
B.A., English
Nicholas J. Penner
Nicholas Penner joined Salinas Law Group in 2025 and quickly established himself as a valuable member of our litigation team. At Salinas Law Group, Nick specializes in medical malpractice defense, representing physicians and hospitals throughout California’s Central Valley. He is committed to providing strategic, results-driven representation to healthcare professionals facing complex legal challenges.
Nick is a graduate of San Joaquin College of Law (Class of 2021). He began his legal career at a small litigation firm with a focus on real estate law, where he gained hands-on experience handling property disputes and transactional matters. He later served as Deputy County Counsel for Fresno County, advising various public entities and building a strong foundation in government and administrative law.
Outside the office, Nick enjoys spending time with his family and dogs and continues to stay active in the legal community through ongoing professional development.
Education
San Joaquin College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2020
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts
Activities and Affiliations
Fresno County Bar Association
California Bar Association
Bar Admissions
California
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of California
