David Deal has joined Holland & Knight as senior counsel. Deal, formerly the general counsel of Fairfield-based GeoVera Insurance Group, is a member of the firm’s insurance industry team. He received his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2003.

SILICON VALLEY

Rimon P.C. has added corporate attorney Frank Vargas as a partner in its Palo Alto office. Most recently with Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, Vargas’ practice includes business transactions and investment funds. He graduated from UC-Berkeley School of Law in 1986.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA