Introduction
A $4 million recovery for a client injured by a malfunctioning electric gate at an apartment building, a $3 million settlement for an elderly woman struck at an unmarked crosswalk, and a $1 million recovery for a woman hit by a car while crossing the street represent the kind of outcomes that Alfonso & Berriz, APC has produced for clients in the Thousand Oaks area and throughout California. The firm at 30300 Agoura Road, Suite 150, in Agoura Hills handles personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay no fees until the firm secures a settlement or verdict. With 24-hour availability and a network of doctors who provide medical treatment regardless of insurance status, the firm is structured to remove barriers between injured clients and both legal representation and medical care.
The firm can be reached by phone at 818-889-1577 or 805-850-0229, or by text at 805-368-1687.
Practice Areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accident cases are central to the personal injury practice at Alfonso & Berriz. Car crashes, truck collisions, and other vehicle accidents produce injuries that range from soft tissue damage to catastrophic, permanent harm. The firm handles the full legal process for accident victims: investigating the collision, establishing liability, documenting medical damages, negotiating with insurers, and litigating when a fair settlement is not reached through negotiation. The firm’s contingency structure means the financial barrier to retaining experienced legal representation is removed entirely at the outset.
Premises Liability
The $4 million result for the apartment building electric gate malfunction and the $3 million result for the elderly pedestrian struck at an unmarked crosswalk both fall within premises liability, which addresses injuries that occur because a property owner failed to maintain reasonably safe conditions. Premises liability cases require establishing what hazard existed, whether the property owner knew or should have known about it, and how that failure caused the specific injury. These cases often involve disputes about the property’s condition at the time of the incident, which is why early investigation and evidence preservation are important.
The range of premises liability situations the firm handles extends beyond these two example cases to the broader category of dangerous property conditions: inadequate lighting, improper maintenance, unsafe structures, and failure to warn of known hazards.
Product Liability
When a defective product causes injury, the responsible parties may include the manufacturer, the distributor, or the retailer, depending on where in the supply chain the defect originated. Product liability cases require identifying the defect, establishing how it caused the injury, and tracing responsibility through the commercial chain. Alfonso & Berriz handles product liability matters for clients throughout California whose injuries were caused by defective goods.
Nursing Home Negligence
Elderly residents of nursing homes and care facilities are among the most vulnerable individuals in any population. When facilities fail in their duty of care, the resulting injuries can be severe and, given the underlying health conditions of many residents, can have amplified consequences. The firm handles nursing home negligence cases, representing residents and their families when substandard care causes harm.
Construction Accidents
Construction sites are among the most hazardous work environments in California, with risks including falls, equipment failures, structural collapses, and injuries from tools and materials. Alfonso & Berriz handles construction accident cases, which may involve both workers compensation claims and third-party personal injury liability, depending on whether the injury was caused by a party other than the direct employer.
Attorney and Staff Profiles
Armando J. Berriz is a named principal of the firm and a lead attorney in its personal injury practice.
Austin L. Alfonso is the second named principal, bringing his practice to the firm’s Agoura Hills base.
Catherine Berriz serves as an attorney at the firm alongside the founding principals.
Scott Meehan rounds out the attorney team, extending the firm’s capacity across its case volume.
The firm’s support staff includes Olivia Berriz, Kevin Kiesau, Jessica Gonzalez, David Ramirez, and Sergio Pacheco. Each team member has direct email access for client communication, a structural choice that reflects a commitment to reachability rather than routing clients through intermediaries.
Location and Service Area
The firm’s office is located at 30300 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. The service area covers Thousand Oaks, Ventura, the San Fernando Valley, and clients throughout California. The multiple contact numbers, including a dedicated text line at 805-368-1687, accommodate different communication preferences and reflect the firm’s 24-hour availability posture.
Client Focus
Clients at Alfonso & Berriz are people who have been injured and are dealing with the medical, financial, and practical consequences of that injury. For many, the question of whether they can access medical care during the legal process is immediate and pressing. The firm’s network of doctors who provide treatment regardless of insurance status is a direct response to that problem. A client who needs medical care should not have to delay treatment while a legal case proceeds, and the firm’s network arrangement allows both tracks to move simultaneously.
The 24-hour availability policy addresses the reality that injuries and accidents do not occur on business-day schedules, and that clients who have just experienced a serious accident may need to reach their attorney outside of standard office hours.
The documented results, $4 million, $3 million, and $1 million in three illustrative cases, provide concrete evidence of what the firm’s advocacy produces. These are not small recoveries from a firm that settles cases quickly for convenience. They reflect serious case preparation and a willingness to pursue maximum value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does it mean that the firm works on a contingency basis?
A: No attorney fees are owed until the firm secures a settlement or verdict. Clients are not required to pay legal fees upfront. The firm’s compensation comes from a portion of the recovery.
Q: What if I don’t have health insurance to cover my medical treatment?
A: Alfonso & Berriz works with a network of doctors who provide medical care to clients regardless of insurance status. This arrangement allows injured clients to receive necessary treatment while their legal case proceeds.
Q: What are some results the firm has achieved for clients?
A: The firm has secured $4 million for a client injured by a malfunctioning electric gate at an apartment building, $3 million for an elderly woman struck at an unmarked crosswalk, and $1 million for a woman struck by a car while crossing the street.
Q: Does the firm handle nursing home injury cases?
A: Yes. Nursing home negligence is one of the firm’s practice areas. The firm represents residents and families when care facility failures cause injury.
Q: How can I reach the firm outside of business hours?
A: Alfonso & Berriz is available 24 hours a day. The firm can be reached by phone at 818-889-1577 or 805-850-0229, or by text at 805-368-1687.
Closing
The dollar amounts attached to three of Alfonso & Berriz, APC’s results tell a story that words about commitment and client service cannot. An electric gate case worth $4 million, a crosswalk case worth $3 million, a pedestrian case worth $1 million: these outcomes reflect what happens when a well-staffed firm with four attorneys, five support professionals, and 24-hour availability builds serious cases and pursues them to their maximum value. For clients in Thousand Oaks, Ventura, the San Fernando Valley, and throughout California, the firm is reachable at 818-889-1577, 805-850-0229, or by text at 805-368-1687.
Website: https://alfonsoandberriz.com