ATTORNEYS
George P. Rodarakis
Shareholder
“Question everything. ”
Education
University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2002, with a concentration in Advocacy
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Political Science, 1999
Professional Affiliations/Achievements
Stanislaus County Bar Association, Director
Wray F. Ladine Inn of Court
California Bureau of Real Estate
Selected to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2009-2017
Selected to Super Lawyers, 2021-2023
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court – Central District of California
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court – Northern District of California
U.S. District Court – Southern District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit
Biography
George, a shareholder of the firm, was born and raised in Modesto, California. The son of Greek immigrants, he grew up working on the family farm, growing wine grapes and watermelons. George graduated from Grace M. Davis High School in 1995 before going on to earn his bachelor's and legal degrees. In 2002, he returned home to practice law at a prominent Modesto law firm before co-founding Rodarakis & Sousa, APC in 2012.
George's primary focus is in civil litigation. He has litigated cases in Federal and State courts, in both bench and jury trials. George has also represented clients before various federal, state, and local agencies, including planning commissions, boards of supervisors, city councils, water districts, the Department of Fish and Game, the Department of Water Resources, and the Federal Bureau of Land Management. He has both prosecuted and defended cases involving breaches of contract, breaches of fiduciary duties, real estate transactions, boundary line and easement disputes, and company dissolutions, among others. Extensive experience and exposure to complex litigation matters has made him particularly adept at anticipating pitfalls, developing creative compromises, and designing strategies for achieving his clients' ultimate objectives.
George lives in Modesto with his wife, Mariana, and their four children. He is an active member of the Pancretan Association of America and a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Order. True to his roots, George continues to farm almonds on the family ranch. When he is not at the office or on the ranch, George is spending time with his family or coaching his children’s soccer and baseball teams. He also enjoys golfing, playing soccer, and managing his fantasy football teams.
Eric j. sousa
Shareholder
“If you can quote the rules, then you can obey them.”
Education
U.C. Davis, King Hall School of Law, J.D., 2004
C.S.U. Stanislaus, B.A., Business Administration, 2001
Professional Affiliations/Achievements
Stanislaus County Bar Association
Wray F. Ladine Inn of Court
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of California
U.S District Court – Central District of California
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of California
biography
Eric, a shareholder of the firm, is a native of San Joaquin County and grew up in the Tracy area. As a young man, Eric worked alongside his three brothers and father in the family harvesting business. When Eric was in high school, he and his family moved to Escalon, where Eric spent the next several years working on the family ranch, feedlot operation, and harvesting business. Eric graduated from Escalon High School and completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Stanislaus and earned his law degree from the University of California, Davis. In 2004, Eric began his practice with a local litigation firm before later co-founding Rodarakis & Sousa, APC in 2012.
Eric maintains a diverse litigation practice, practicing primarily in the areas of business litigation, trust litigation, commercial disputes, employment litigation, and agricultural law. Eric is also experienced in the areas of trademark litigation, class action defense, commercial bankruptcy, real estate, business formation and business transactions. His litigation experience includes extensive practice before both State and Federal courts and before various administrative agencies and tribunals. Eric is proud of his connections to the agricultural industry and enjoys representing his agricultural clients. Eric has represented clients at all stages of litigation and in court and jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations. His transactional experience includes business formation, corporate counseling and governance, and business transactions.
Eric is the past President of the Our Lady of Fatima Celebration in Escalon and serves on the Board of Directors for the Parent Resource Center in Modesto. Eric and his wife, Christen, have four children and live on their ranch in the outskirts of Escalon. Eric enjoys traveling, camping, spearfishing, kayaking, and just spending time with his friends and family.
Kathryn L. Greene
Associate
“There’s some good in this world . . . and it’s worth fighting for.”
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2013
Westmont College, B.A., English and History, 2006
Professional Affiliations/Achievements
Stanislaus County Bar Association
Wray F. Ladine Inn of Court
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court – Central District of California
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of California
biography
Kathryn was born and raised in the Central Valley, growing up in Dinuba and graduating from high school in Merced, California. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree, she spent several years living and working in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia before returning to California for law school. Kathryn obtained her juris doctor in May 2013, graduating in the top ten percent of her class and earning the esteemed honor of Order of the Coif. She began her legal career in 2013 with the Fresno office of McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth before transitioning to Rodarakis & Sousa in January 2016.
Kathryn’s primary focus is in civil litigation. She has experience litigating in both State and Federal courts, as well as arbitration. Kathryn has represented clients in a broad range of business and commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and contract disputes. She has also handled trademark and defamation matters.
Kathryn resides in Merced, California. She is actively involved in her church and enjoys hiking, spending time with her nieces, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
Delainie M. byrum
Associate
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
EDUCATION
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2019
University of California, Merced, B.S., Biological Sciences, 2016, with a concentration in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Professional Affiliations/Achievements
Stanislaus County Bar Association
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of California
BIOGRAPHY
Delainie grew up in Los Banos, California, graduating from Los Banos High School in 2012 as valedictorian. She attended the University of California, Merced and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Molecular and Cellular Biology and minors in both Psychology and Interdisciplinary Public Health. Delainie completed her legal education at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, California. She joined Rodarakis & Sousa shortly after graduating law school in 2019.
While in law school she negotiated contracts for a major research university, conducted freedom to operate intellectual property analyses for biotechnology startup companies, worked in information security compliance for a healthcare company, and provided in-house legal counsel services for a technology company in the areas of privacy compliance and corporate due diligence. Since joining Rodarakis & Sousa, her duties include assisting clients through all stages of litigation including pleadings, discovery, and motion practice as well as alternative dispute resolution. Her primary practice areas are employment law and real estate litigation.
Delainie currently resides in Atwater, California with her husband Austin and dogs Lola, Lacy, and Lemon. She enjoys reading mystery novels, listening to true crime podcasts, crafting, organizing events, and spending quality time with her loved ones.
JACOB R. BELTRAMI
Associate
“Good fences make good neighbors.”
EDUCATION
Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2021
Arizona State University, B.S., Political Science, 2018
Professional Affiliations/Achievements
Stanislaus County Bar Association
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of California
BIOGRAPHY
Jacob was born and raised in the Modesto area. He grew up in Escalon and graduated from Big Valley Christian High School in 2014. Jacob obtained his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2018 and returned to California for law school, earning his law degree from Santa Clara University. He joined Rodarakis & Sousa in 2023.
During law school, Jacob worked as an intern in the legal department of a medium-sized tech company in Silicon Valley. There, he helped negotiate and review contracts between the company and large government agencies, assisted corporate counsel with acquisitions and the accompanying due diligence, and helped ensure compliance with state and federal law. He also worked as a law clerk in the Modesto office of Gianelli Nielsen, where he assisted litigation attorneys with legal research and drafting motions.
Jacob lives in Modesto. When he is not in the office, Jacob enjoys playing golf, watching the San Francisco Giants, or working with the Salvation Army.