Practice Areas · 02
Civil Litigation
Personal injury, wrongful death, and civil disputes — prepared like trials, positioned to resolve well.
If you've been injured by someone else's negligence, or a deal has gone wrong, the question is the same: what is this case actually worth, and what will it take to get there?
Personal injury and wrongful death come first in this practice. Insurance companies value cases based on the lawyer across the table — a claim handled by an attorney who tries cases is evaluated differently than one they expect to settle cheap. From car collisions to premises injuries to the loss of a loved one, the work is building the claim properly: medical documentation, liability evidence, and a demand backed by a real willingness to file.
The same conviction runs through our contract, business, and real estate work, on both the plaintiff and defense side. Do not settle for less, and do not be afraid to file a lawsuit. Our civil litigation experience is the product of seeking fair resolutions — and the surest route to one is a case that is prepared to go the distance. Let us go the distance with you.
Civil Litigation
How we can help.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Car and motorcycle collisions, premises liability, serious injury, and wrongful death claims — from insurer negotiation through verdict. Most injury claims carry a two-year filing deadline; don't run the clock.
Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1Code Civ. Proc. § 377.60Contract Disputes
Broken agreements, non-payment, and performance disputes — enforcing contracts or defending against claims. Written-contract claims generally must be filed within four years.
Code Civ. Proc. § 337Business Disputes
Partnership and ownership conflicts, fraud claims, and unfair business practices.
Real Estate Litigation
Purchase and sale disputes, nondisclosure claims, boundary and easement conflicts.
Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
If you are being harassed — or have been accused of harassment — we guide you through a difficult process and put the law on your side.
Code Civ. Proc. § 527.6Pre-Litigation & Government Claims
Demand letters, claim evaluation, and deadline management — including the six-month claim deadline that applies to most claims against public entities.
Gov. Code § 911.2Trial & Alternative Resolution
Mediation, arbitration, and bench or jury trial — chosen by what serves the outcome, not habit.
The Process
What to expect.
Case evaluation
Merits, damages, deadlines, and economics — California filing deadlines can be short, so start early.
Demand & pleadings
A well-built demand resolves many cases; when it doesn't, the complaint is ready.
Discovery & motions
Depositions, document work, and the motions that shape what a jury will hear.
Resolution
Mediation and settlement from a position of strength — or trial. Do not settle for less.
Questions
Asked often.
How long do I have to file?
It depends on the claim. Many California personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury; claims against government entities often require a claim within six months; contract deadlines differ for written and oral agreements. Deadlines have exceptions in both directions — treat this as a reason to call early, not as advice about your case.
What does it cost?
Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis. Other civil matters — plaintiff or defense — are billed hourly, with a candid estimate up front. Either way, the fee arrangement is explained clearly, in writing, before we begin.
Will my case go to trial?
Most civil cases resolve before trial. But cases prepared for trial consistently resolve on better terms — so every case here is built as if a jury will see it.
Injured, or in a dispute?
Bring us the facts. You'll get a clear-eyed evaluation of the claim and the path.