Bracamontes and Vlasak, P.C. – Attorney Index US

Introduction

A 2022 verdict of 6.6 million dollars for attempted wrongful eviction in San Francisco reflects the range of matters Bracamontes and Vlasak, P.C. takes to trial. The Bay Area firm, founded by Michael R. Bracamontes and Ryan J. Vlasak, operates from offices in San Francisco and Oakland, representing plaintiffs across personal injury, employment disputes, tenant rights, toxic torts, and wrongful death. The firm was built specifically to give victims of civil injustice access to diligent and aggressive representation.

Practice Areas

Bracamontes and Vlasak handles a broad spectrum of civil plaintiff litigation:

Personal Injury and Catastrophic Harm

Traumatic brain injury
Catastrophic injuries
Elder abuse
Medical malpractice
FELA claims
Sexual assault

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Traffic collisions
Motorcycle accidents (including left-hand turn cases)
Pedestrian accidents
Public transit injury (MUNI, BART, cable cars, SamTrans, AC Transit, Caltrain, taxis)

Premises Liability

Slip and fall
Dog bite injuries
Nightclub violence and assault
Landlord liability (defective wiring, window falls, dangerous stairways, criminal activity on property)
Fire damage
Drowning

Employment Law

Discrimination and harassment
Wrongful termination
Wage and hour violations

Tenant Law

Wrongful eviction
Property damage
Rent ordinance violations
Habitability injuries

Toxic Torts

Lead poisoning
Toxic mold
Air and water pollution

Wrongful Death

Drowning, electrocution, carbon monoxide poisoning, pedestrian accidents, machine failures, police misconduct, car accidents, defective products

Attorney Profiles

Michael R. Bracamontes co-founded Bracamontes and Vlasak, P.C. and serves as a lead trial attorney. He is affiliated with the Alameda County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program and has handled significant nightclub violence, motorcycle accident, and premises liability matters throughout the Bay Area. Former clients highlight his professionalism, thoughtfulness, and ethical representation.

Ryan J. Vlasak co-founded the firm alongside Bracamontes. He brings extensive experience in personal injury litigation, wrongful death, and the firm’s tenant and employment law practice areas. His work in landlord accountability cases involves mastery of premises liability law, landlord-tenant regulations, and building codes.

Rya Nelson serves as associate attorney, working across the firm’s practice areas alongside the founding partners.

Location and Service Area

The firm maintains two Bay Area offices:

220 Montgomery Street, Suite 2100, San Francisco, CA 94104
1901 Harrison Street, Suite 1590, Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: 415-835-6777

Bracamontes and Vlasak represents clients throughout the Bay Area and statewide in California. The dual San Francisco and Oakland locations serve both sides of the Bay and allow the firm to reach clients across Alameda County, San Francisco County, and the broader Northern California region.

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Client Focus

The firm takes the majority of cases on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm secures a recovery. Free consultations are available at 415-835-6777. The practice reaches individuals and families who have been injured, wrongfully evicted, discriminated against at work, or otherwise harmed through someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Notable results include:

21.4 million dollars for an Oakland man injured from smoke inhalation (2021)
6.6 million dollars for attempted wrongful eviction in San Francisco (2022)
5.7 million dollars for San Francisco fire victims (2017)
1.95 million dollars in a carbon monoxide personal injury and habitability case (2010)
1.75 million dollars pre-trial settlement for a nightclub assault and injury case (2017)
1.65 million dollars for SF fire victims for displacement and property damage (2018)

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does Bracamontes and Vlasak handle?
The firm represents plaintiffs in personal injury, catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, dog bites, nightclub violence, landlord liability, employment law, wrongful eviction, toxic torts, wrongful death, and related civil matters throughout California.

Does the firm charge fees if the case is not won?
No. Most cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless the firm achieves a recovery.

Where are the firm offices located?
Bracamontes and Vlasak maintains offices at 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 2100, San Francisco, CA 94104 and 1901 Harrison Street, Suite 1590, Oakland, CA 94612.

Who are the founding attorneys?
Michael R. Bracamontes and Ryan J. Vlasak founded the firm. Associate attorney Rya Nelson also practices at the firm.

What are some notable case results?
The firm has secured 21.4 million dollars for smoke inhalation injuries (2021), 6.6 million dollars for wrongful eviction (2022), 5.7 million for San Francisco fire victims (2017), and multiple other significant recoveries for Bay Area clients.

Closing

Bracamontes and Vlasak, P.C. operates from San Francisco and Oakland, representing plaintiffs across the Bay Area and throughout California in personal injury, employment, tenant rights, toxic torts, and wrongful death matters. The firm was built to provide aggressive, effective representation for individuals and families harmed by negligence or misconduct, and the majority of cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis with no cost to clients unless a recovery is made.