- DUI/DWISuit for injuries arising from automobile accidents, collisions, track accidents, pedestrian injuries, and accidents caused by DUI drivers;
- Wrongful DeathWhen a loved one has died as a result of the wrongful or negligent conduct of another, those who survive him/her may be entitled to recover damages from the responsible party. The law allows certain survivors, such as a spouse, children, and in many cases other family members and loved ones, to recover damages against the person, business, or government entity that caused the wrongful death.
- FraudMarica O'Donnell is attorney that has been with Brereton Mohamed Terrazas since 2019. Marica is a passionate advocate who is actively involved in many aspects of civil litigation with primary concentration on trust litigation, conservatorships, elder abuse, and real estate fraud and related disputes.
- Assault
- Business DisputesMany businesses find themselves in legal disputes that have been forced upon them, either as a result of broken contracts, false promises, unpaid receivables, or even false claims asserted against the business. In all such cases it is very important to retain legal counsel as soon as possible to preserve all available rights and defenses. The Brereton Law Office provides experienced, pragmatic advice for the business in need, and has been representing businesses in this capacity for more than twenty years. Other Business Disputes handled by The Brereton Law Office include...
- Business TransactionsThe Brereton Law Office has reviewed and drafted many hundreds of contracts and other documents for real estate transactions, easements, co-ownerships, and real estate business entities. We advise clients on contract negotiation, mortgages, deeds of trust, Truth in Lending law, purchase and sale agreements, commercial transactions, commercial leases, and insurance claims related to real property.
- Limited Liability CompaniesBusiness entities (Limited Liability Companies, C and S Corporations, and Partnerships), trusts, and planning for the protection and preservation of assets;
- Unfair CompetitionThe Brereton Law Office has successfully represented numerous companies and individuals in business disputes involving fraud, breach of contract, unfair competition, and collections.
- Employment ContractDavid has a wide breadth of experience in business, administration and transactional matters. David joined the Brereton Law Office in 2015 and has prevailed in cases involving contracts, property disputes, personnel matters, and administrative hearings, including negotiated settlements. David also handles wage and hour matters, and drafts employment-related polices and agreements, such as employee handbooks, employment agreements and severance agreements. In addition, David also conducts internal workplace investigations, advises clients on employment disputes and handles general civil litigation matters. David is a certified workplace investigator with the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI).
- Employment LitigationPaul has a wide variety of experience in civil litigation and transactional matters. Paul joined the Brereton Law Office in 2010 and has prevailed in cases involving elder abuse, mortgage fraud, disputes with home owner's associations, employment disputes and trust litigation, including dozens of negotiated settlements. Paul also handles transactional matters such as corporate and LLC formation, contract drafting and review, and estate planning. Paul has personally managed all stages of the litigation process, from discovery, to negotiation, to the trial itself.
- Severance Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationThe six experienced attorneys associated at the Brereton, Mohamed, & Terrazas, LLP have backgrounds in a wide array of business matters, real estate disputes, trust and inheritance litigation, injury claims, elder abuse, and general civil litigation. Our portfolio of cases regularly include the following...
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationSasha specializes in multiple areas of law, including landlord/tenant, real property, construction defect, contracts, administrative, and personal injury. Sasha practices general civil litigation and has expirience litigating both jury trials and bench trials.
- Real Estate TransactionsIn real estate purchase transactions, the law states that sellers, real estate agents, and real estate brokers all have duties to disclose certain known defects and undesirable attributes of the property to the buyers. Failure to make such disclosures could be fraud or negligence, and can result in liability for damages suffered by a person who has unwittingly purchased a home with undisclosed material defects.
- Easement
- Personal InjuryThe Brereton, Mohamed, & Terrazas, LLP provides quality legal representation for clients seeking assistance on all types of cases involving business, employment, real property, personal injury, and civil litigation. Our offices are located in downtown Santa Cruz. Our clients and cases are local, involving local people, local families, and local businesses. We pride ourselves on serving our community through honest, committed, and aggressive legal representation of our clients' rights and interest. Our commitment to public service and attorney representation on several regional boards and comissions is a point of pride for our firm because making a lasting contribution to address the needs of clients within our community is crucial to our firm's mission.
- Slip and Fall InjuryEven if you believe that you are partially at fault, it may be possible to receive compensation for the damages you suffered. Our attorneys have years of experience in handling these cases and they have a thorough understanding of the laws and procedures that will secure the best recovery available to a person who has been injured through a slip and fall injury, or a trip and fall injury.
- Estate PlanningNegine is a skilled and compassionate civil litigator and handles a variety of legal matters including breach of contract, real property, and trust and estate disputes.
- Wills
- TrustsShe also advises personal representatives through probate and counsels trustees through the trust administration process. Negine also helps trustees and beneficiaries modify or terminate irrevocable trusts.
- Probate
- Debt Collection