Personal Injury

Whether your case is large or small, we provide aggressive representation for people who have been injured due to the negligence or fault of another.

CA, Dec 1985
Bar Number: 119615

1985, California; U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California;
1999, District of Columbia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

State Bar of California
McGeorge School of Law Dean's Council
Member of the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Member, Traynor Honor Society
District of Columbia Bar
American Association for Justice (formerly The Association of Trial Lawyers of America)

I have met or exceeded State Bar of California standards for continuing legal education (CLE.) My CLE course work tends to be concentrated in my most common areas of practice; Automobile Litigation, Premises Liability and Trial Practice. These courses keep me apprised of emerging trends in personal injury litigation. This provides me with the edge I need to get the best possible results for my client.

Associate Editor, Owens California Forms and Procedures, 1984-1985

I have been the lead attorney on the following appeals that have resulted in rulings favorable to injured individuals:

Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grill In this case, our client was assaulted in a parking lot as he and his wife left a night club. This California Supreme Court ruling sets forth the circumstances under which a night club can be held responsible for injuries to patrons who are attacked by third parties.

Mata v. Mata In this case, our client was an 11 year old girl whose father was fatally shot at a tavern. The Court of Appeal found that the tavern owner could be held responsible for not properly hiring and training his staff to deal with disruptive patrons. This case ultimately settled before going to trial.

Cohen v. Five Brooks Stable In this case our client was injured when she fell from a horse during a guided trail ride at Five Brooks Stable. She was dragged by her horse over a quarter of a mile. The Court of Appeal concluded that although Ms. Cohen had signed a Release before going on the horseback ride, the Release did not clearly and unambiguously inform an ordinary person, such as Ms. Cohen, that its purpose and effect was to exempt Five Brooks Stable from liability for its own employee's negligence. This matter settled after the Court of Appeal issued its opinion.

For more examples of types of casework, visit our website.

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California and Washington, D.C.

We are dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured by others. Whether your injury is the result of a vehicle accident, medical malpractice, or a defective product or property, we provide tough and aggressive representation aimed at moving your case forward and obtaining full compensation for your injuries.

Partner, Holland & Christy, 1996-1997

Full-Time Contract Attorney, Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, 1994-1996

Senior Associate Attorney, Brayton, Gisvold & Harley, 1990-1994

Associate Attorney: Bennett & Rowland, 1989-1990

Wright, Robinson, McCammon, Osthimer & Tatum, 1988-1989

Shaw, Gisvold & Rowland, 1987-1988

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz and Dicker, 1986-1987

Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University School of Law, 1991-1995.

(707) 762-3538

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Weekend and evening appointments available.

Yes

None, generally I do everything on a contingency fee.

Our current rates range from $250 to $295 per hour.

Free Initial Consultation

The only time that we require a retainer is for work we do on an hourly basis. The typical retainer is $2,500.