Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  Under California law, the surviving family members of someone who died as a result of the unlawful conduct of another may bring an action for wrongful death. A death is “wrongful” if it is caused by negligent, reckless or intentional misconduct. Death resulting from medical negligence, an automobile accident or even a slip and fall are but a few examples. Only surviving family members (heirs at law, such as spouse and children) may bring a wrongful death lawsuit. It is not enough to have been close friends or even someone who lived with the deceased.
• Traffic Violations
  A 17-year-old client was allegedly speeding on a multi-lane roadway in north Orange County when a left-turning driver violated his right of way. The left-turning driver was actually facing a flashing yellow turn arrow when she decided to proceed. The result was a violent collision that sent the young man’s car careening into another vehicle that had yet to enter the intersection. As a result of the “t-bone” collision, the force of the impact was so severe that both cars were completely demolished and proved to be a total loss.
• Assault

Employment Law

• Sexual Harassment
  In spite of the fact that nearly all large companies provide sexual harassment training to their employees to reduce the incidents of harassment, it still happens with alarming frequency. Claims for sex/gender discrimination and hostile working environment with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing still remain high on the list of complaints received. It is hard to imagine what goes on in the mind of a harasser before they make a conscious decision to harass someone in the workplace, but it goes without saying they have every reason to know better. No one should have to tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination especially in their place of employment, where their job and benefits may well be at risk.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Broadly speaking, premises liability claims allege a defendant property owner created a dangerous condition, allowed a dangerous condition on its property to exist and/or failed to take reasonable steps to warn people of the danger. While most cases involve a hazard that leads to a fall, such dangerous conditions can even include criminal acts committed by third parties. Some examples of situations giving rise to a valid claim include...
• Property Damage
  It is an all too common experience for consumers to be injured by the products they buy. When those injuries are caused by a defective product, as opposed to product misuse, the injured party has rights against those companies placing the product in the stream of commerce. It is estimated that defective products result in injuries, deaths and property damage of about 1 trillion dollars each year in this country. To say the least, this is a significant problem, and consumers need to be aware of their rights when they are victimized.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  When a personal injury impacts your life, I’m here to provide you with legal counsel you can count on. Even more than that, I want to help you to put your life back in order and move forward. I personally handle all cases from the inception until settlement or trial. While your case is in my office, you will know the status every step of the way. When you have questions about your case, all you need to do is pick up the phone or send me a message, and you will have an answer. Communication regarding your case with be with me exclusively, and you won't have to wonder where things stand. All I ask is that you keep me informed of your recovery status and the need for medical treatment. The rest of the work is mine, and I will personally see to it that it is done so you can move forward. Picking up the pieces after a serious personal injury isn't always easy or fast, but my 30 years of experience can sure help. You don't have to take on an insurance company alone.
• Medical Malpractice
  Under California law, a health care provider (doctor, nurse, chiropractor, etc.) is negligent if he/she fails to use the level of skill, knowledge, and care in the diagnosis and treatment of a patient that other reasonably careful medical professionals would use in the same or similar circumstances. This level of skill, knowledge, and care is sometimes referred to as ”the standard of care.” Quite often, the parties to a medical malpractice case will disagree as to what the standard of care required a Defendant provider to do in a particular setting. If such a malpractice suit goes to trial, the judge or jury must determine the level of skill, knowledge, and care that other reasonably careful health care professionals would use in the same or similar circumstances, based on the testimony of the competing expert witnesses. For this reason the outcome of a medical malpractice case is often difficult to predict, and it is very important to have an experienced attorney on your side.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Generally, when you suffer an injury that appears to be the fault of someone else (such as when you’re involved in an auto accident), you must prove that the other party was somehow negligent in their conduct. When the law does not require such proof and liability is automatic, this is called “strict liability.” When it comes to dog bite claims, California imposes strict liability on the owner of the dog. The law in California creates a liability when the victim is bitten by a dog without the usual necessity of proving a previous vicious act of the dog, or the knowledge of its dangerous habits on the owner’s part. Dog bites often result in significant, and sometimes permanent, scarring, and those personal injuries generally require evaluation by expert, plastic surgeons.