Biography - Evan Williams

Evan Williams was born in Eureka, California in 1964. His ancestors settled in Humboldt County as early as the 1840's. After graduating from St. Bernard High School in 1982, Evan attended College of the Redwoods, and then finished undergraduate study at California State University - Chico, earning a degree in Business-Finance and Economics.

Evan had volunteered at a legal aid clinic while attending school in Chico. He enjoyed helping people who faced serious problems, and became interested in attending law school. Evan enrolled at the University of Santa Clara, and received a juris doctorate in 1989. After passing the bar exam, he returned to Chico and worked for Peters, Fuller, Rush, Schooling, Carter & Farnsworth. At the Peters firm, Evan had his first civil trials, and assisted with estate planning, business formations, and construction law.

Always interested in returning to his native area, Evan left Chico for Eureka in 1992. He then worked for Janssen, Marchi, Malloy, Needham & Morrison. Evan decided to locate in Sacramento where he had other family members. He initially worked for United States Small Business Administration, and then landed a position with Berding & Weil which opened a Sacramento branch office. At the Berding firm, Evan represented homeowners in complex construction defect lawsuits around Northern California. He then worked for Diepenbrock & Costa in Sacramento for few years before deciding to open his own practice in 2000.

Evan decided to open his office in Auburn because of its location, surroundings, lifestyle, and the people are genuinely kind and helpful, with a real sense of “community.” Auburn is the legal center of Placer County, which is one of the fastest growing areas in California. Auburn is known for being the “Endurance Capital of the World” for the annual Tevis Cup (100 mile horse race) and Western States Race (100 mile human race). Evan enjoys running and cycling on the many trails of the American River canyon.

Biography – Cassie Collier

Cassie Collier was born in southern California and lived there until her family moved to Cool, California in 1995 where Cassie became involved in endurance horseback riding, volleyball, and soccer. Cassie graduated Golden Sierra High School and went on to attend Sierra College where she studied Social Science, Liberal Arts, and American Sign Language. Cassie became interested in law while working for a local law office during one summer. Since then, Cassie has received her Paralegal Certificate through the University of California, Davis and is excited to begin her new journey in this career.

Biography - Holly Sullivan

Holly Sullivan was born in Culver City, California in June 1963. She moved extensively with her family where they finally settled in Sparks, Nevada and when she was 23, she moved to Auburn in 1985 where she raised her family. Holly has worked as a legal professional for more than 20 years. She worked in Sacramento at insurance defense firms such as Bolling, Walter & Gawthrop, Mackenroth, Seley, & Anywl, and Anywl, Scoffield & Stepp. While working at a full-time job, Holly also earned an associate degree at Sierra College.

Holly gave up the long commute to Sacramento in 1999 when she took a position with Johanson, Koons & Constantino. Holly then started working with Evan Williams in 2000 when he opened his practice in Auburn. Holly is currently a certified paralegal and notary public.

Holly enjoys playing tennis, and has been a member of the Auburn Racquet Club for more than 10 years and is an active member of USTA. Holly also can be found cycling through the rural communities of Placer County, or walking the bike trails with her beloved dog, Frankie.