Her practice focuses on the representation of public entities, tort defense, civil rights claims, contract disputes, business litigation and employment issues. Ms. Gearhart is rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating given to attorneys based on legal ability and ethical standards, and was named a Southern California and San Diego Top Attorney in 2013 and 2014, before relocating to San Luis Obispo in 2015. ×