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COSTA MESA – Rutan & Tucker LLP will open an office in the Silicon Valley on August 1, adding two partners, a third attorney and support staff to serve clients with matters pending in Northern California. The firm will occupy a suite of offices in the prestigious Fairmont Plaza building in San Jose. Attorney William Eliopoulos, who worked at Rutan & Tucker as an associate in Orange County before moving to Northern California in 1985, will return as a partner, along with John Antracoli. Erin-Leigh Henderson will become an associate with the firm. They previously were with the law firm of Bergeson Eliopoulos LLP specializing in real estate litigation, and bring a substantial book of business with them. “We are delighted to again be working with Bill and to welcome John and Erin-Leigh to the firm,” said Managing Partner Jeffrey Oderman. “Their expertise and presence in Northern California can only enhance our service to clients, which is always our No. 1 priority.” Eliopoulos said he could not pass up the opportunity to rejoin Rutan & Tucker. “It’s a great firm with a great commitment to service,” he said, “and it has the resources to allow John and me to better serve our current and future clients.” Oderman said the move is being made to give Rutan & Tucker a Northern California presence and improve its service, and because Rutan & Tucker sees the Silicon Valley as a potential growth area for all of the 130-attorney firm’s practice areas. “This will enable us to better serve many of our clients and to respond to opportunities as they arise across the board,” he said.