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Michael D. Meadows
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook
2121 North California Boulevard
Suite 1020
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 947-1147 | Fax: (925) 947-1131
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Our practice is limited to serious physical or psychological injury, or death cases.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Car/Auto Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Medical Malpractice
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Assault & Battery
- Child abuse
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Religious Malpractice
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Medical Products & Devices
- Toxic Mold
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1974
Bar Number: 62110
Other Court Admissions
California, Northern District, 9th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court
Association Memberships
Contra Costa County Bar, Alameda County Bar
Continuing Education
Approximately 25 hours/year continuing legal education.
Papers and Publications
Toxic Torts; Childhood Sexual Abuse
Example Cases
McCullough v. Doe Industries, product liability
In Re: Unocal Litigation
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Cal State University
City:
Fresno
State:
CA
Year:
1968
Honors:
Dean's List
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1974
Focus and Accomplishments:
Trial and Practice
Number of Attorneys
6
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook represents clients and their families who have suffered serious personal injury or death arising from motor vehicle accidents, product failures, toxic exposure, and other acts of negligence. Our attorneys are also recognized for successfully trying employment discrimination, medical and legal malpractice, child abuse, and civil rights cases. Our mission is to seek justice and fair compensation for injured people. We are among only 5% of law firms with an "AV" rating (the highest) from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review based on ability, integrity and ethics.
Previous Employment Summary
Deputy Public Defender, Contra Costa County 1975-1984; Partner: Taylor & Meadows, 1985-1992
Activities and Awards
I am a continuing Education Instructor.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
God Bless 'em
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
In some circumstances.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
In some circumstances.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I thought I'd be good at it.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
30 years of trial experience with major cases, and an inquisitive mind about human nature.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It matches my strengths as an attorney.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy getting compensation for injured people.
Tell us about your law firm:
We started together as public defenders in 1975 and gained invaluable trial experience over the next 5 years. Since opening our practice, Thom Seaton, Boalt Hall graduate, and member of the Law Review, has joined the firm and is primarily responsible for motions and appeals.
What are your strengths and style?
Our expertise in major injury or death, product liability, sexual abuse, employment discrimination and civil rights cases. We have the experience and skills for these cases, and the resources to finance them.
Rational and business-like and always aware that, for my client, their case is the only one that matters.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy fly-fishing, baseball, nice dinners, indie films, and red wine.
Office Manager/Assistant
Elizabeth Phelan
Fax
(925) 947-1131
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I work on a contingency fee basis only.
Hourly Rates
My work is based on contingency.
Free Initial Consultation?
Free
Typical Retainer
Contingency only.
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