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Delfino Green & Green, located at 1010 B Street Suite 320, San Rafael, CA 94901, is a comprehensive personal injury law firm specializing in 18-wheeler trucking accidents, aviation accidents, bad faith insurance, bicycle accidents, brain injury, bus accidents, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, child support, construction accidents, defective products, dog bites, elder abuse, employment law, forklift accidents, head injuries, mediation, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, scooter accidents, semi-truck accidents, severe injuries, slip and fall accidents, spine injuries, truck accidents, uninsured motorist accidents, work injuries, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death cases. For over 30 years, the firm has been defending the rights of the seriously injured and disabled throughout the Bay Area.
Founded by William Green and Sharon Delfino Green, along with Sandra “Sandy” Green who brings over 30 years of dedicated experience in the legal field, the firm has secured numerous multi-million dollar settlements including $10,000,000 in an insurance bad faith case, $5,750,000 for a traumatic brain injury to a 16-year-old developmentally disabled youth hit by a bus, $2,400,000 for a disability claim involving neurological issues, $2,000,000 for a traumatic brain injury to a three-year-old child, and multiple $1,000,000 settlements for various catastrophic injuries. William Green graduated with honors from college and law school through hard work and scholarships, while Sharon Delfino Green has dedicated her life to helping residents in her community, having known since childhood that she wanted to be a lawyer. The firm provides personalized representation and one-on-one attention to every client, offering free case evaluations at 415-466-8544.
Synergist Law, located at 1299 Fourth Street, Suite 301, San Rafael, CA 94901, specializes in amputation injury, brain injury, business contracts, business disputes, business transactions, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, defective products, employment law, motorcycle accidents, paralysis injury, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, spinal cord injury, truck accidents, and wrongful death cases. Led by Sami Sedghani, Pharm.D., J.D., a nationally recognized trial attorney with over a decade of experience in high-stakes litigation, the firm brings unique expertise with Sedghani’s dual background in both law and pharmacy. This combination provides a distinct advantage when tackling cases involving complex medical issues. Sedghani has earned recognition from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for his tireless advocacy and proven track record.
Synergist Law takes on fewer clients to ensure every case gets the full attention it deserves, using deep technical expertise in medical and legal issues to gain the upper hand against big corporations and insurance companies. The firm specializes in serious injuries and complex legal cases including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, product liability, and pharmaceutical injuries involving drugs and medical devices. They are committed to getting maximum compensation for clients to cover medical bills, lost income, and emotional distress, ensuring clients don’t settle for quick, low-value settlements that won’t cover their expenses. Client testimonials praise Sedghani’s ability to anticipate defense strategies, with one client noting he “knew every legal move the defense was going to make before they did,” and another stating his dual expertise as a doctor and lawyer allowed him to “run circles around the defense.” The firm maintains a 5.0 rating based on 19 reviews and offers free consultations to assess cases and provide a clear path forward.
Brent & Fiol, LLP Attorneys at Law, located at 2100 4th Street, Ste. C 287, San Rafael, CA 94901 (with an additional office at 1000 4th Street, Suite 580, San Rafael), specializes in aviation accidents, brain injury, car accidents, civil rights, construction accidents, defective products, employment law, eye injuries, head injuries, pedestrian accidents, personal injury, police misconduct, premises liability, product liability, recreational accidents, and wrongful death cases. Founded in 2008 by partners Joseph P. Brent and David L. Fiol, who previously worked at large, prestigious San Francisco law firms, the firm combines big-firm experience with personalized service. Joseph Brent received his BA in History with Honors from Macalester College in 1983 and his JD from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1988. David Fiol received his BA in Government from Cornell University in 1984 and graduated from Harvard Law School with his JD in 1988.
With more than 80 years of combined experience, Brent & Fiol has obtained over $120 million in settlements and judgments for clients, including a global settlement for the deaths of over 100 passengers of a U.S.-owned jet that crashed off the coast of Africa, and 8-figure recoveries in multiple construction accident wrongful death cases. The firm also includes attorney Kipp Mueller, who graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 2008 and received his JD from Columbia University School of Law in 2014. Both partners have been recognized with the highest rating from their peers for legal ability and ethical conduct, with David Fiol particularly noted as having “one of the brightest legal minds” in the field. The firm also maintains offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles (117 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 465, Pasadena), offering 24/7 availability and operating on a “No Fee Unless We Win” basis. Contact them at 844-443-4920 or 415-459-7300.
Brady Law Group, located at 1015 Irwin St., San Rafael, CA 94901, specializes in brain injury, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, commercial vehicle accidents, construction accidents, mass tort litigation, mass torts, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, severe injuries, spine injury, and wrongful death cases. Established in 1995, the firm is led by Steven J. Brady, who has tried over 57 civil cases to verdict and has earned a reputation as one of the finest trial attorneys in California. The firm is nationally recognized for handling mass torts and personal injury cases, with BBB Accreditation since 2016 and an A rating. Brady holds State Bar of California license number 116651, expiring June 30, 2025.
Brady Law Group is unique as highly experienced, seasoned trial attorneys with a long track record of success in difficult and complex cases, providing clients with a distinct advantage at every stage. With over 30 years of experience and the financial resources to stand up to big business and insurance companies, they never back away from a fight, even in the most difficult and demanding cases. The firm uses state-of-the-art recreation animation technology to show exactly what happened in accidents, working with the industry’s best scientific and medical experts to evaluate, prepare, and litigate cases. The majority of cases come through referrals from other attorneys and former clients. The firm also maintains a San Francisco office at One Embarcadero Center, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94111. They treat clients with respect, dignity, and compassion, answering every question directly and returning phone calls promptly. Contact them at 415-459-7300 or toll-free at 800-881-9011.
Kauffman & Associates PC, located at 633 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, specializes in bicycle accidents, brain injury, bus accidents, car accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, personal injury, premises liability, scooter accidents, slip and fall accidents, train accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death cases. The firm focuses exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death claims with over 100 years of combined experience helping victims injured in accidents in San Rafael and the greater Bay Area. Founded in 1989 as a family business, the firm has represented people involved in accidents and personal injuries for over 3 decades. Scott Kauffman, who has handled literally thousands of bodily injury cases over the past 30 years, leads the firm with a proven track record for obtaining excellent settlements for injured clients.
Kauffman & Associates prides itself on truly personal attention, treating clients as valued members of their extended family and community. The team of accident specialists works together to develop winning strategies to settle personal injury cases the right way, helping clients obtain appropriate medical care and receive maximum settlements to compensate for physical, emotional, and financial tolls that injuries can cause. Scott Kauffman is a member of the State Bar of California, Consumer Attorneys of California, San Francisco Bar Association, Marin County Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Business Network International. The firm also includes attorney Daniel A. Rossi, who graduated from Hofstra University School of Law with a JD in 1998. They offer complimentary consultations and can be reached toll-free at 1-833-507-0507 or locally at 415-507-0507.
Law Offices of Ian Zimmerman, located at 1299 4th St. Suite #202, San Rafael, CA 94901, specializes in bicycle accidents, brain injury, burn injury, car accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, personal injury, spinal cord injury, truck accidents, and wrongful death cases. With over 40 years of proven success, Ian Zimmerman has recovered millions of dollars for clients, including $3.3 million for a burn victim, $3 million for a pedestrian accident, $1.2 million for refused medical services, $1.2 million for a big rig truck accident, $1 million each for a home improvement store accident, MUNI accident, and bicycle accident, $940,000 for another home improvement store accident, $668,000 for a trip and fall case, $600,000 for a faulty ladder case, $500,000 for a motorcycle accident, and a confidential settlement for a death in an elevator.
Zimmerman operates with the philosophy that litigation is a contact sport, bringing a winning mindset and total commitment to secure the highest award conceivable for clients. With decades of courtroom experience and battle-hardened trial skills, he is prepared to invest tens of thousands or even six figures into properly preparing cases with the best experts, exhibits, medical records review, and PowerPoint presentations. His track record as a trial lawyer rather than a settling lawyer is well-known to insurance companies and their attorneys. In 2016, Zimmerman won $668,000 for Ray Richardson, a 74-year-old former Laney College Dean of Ethnic Studies and Vietnam veteran who tripped over a large crack in concrete outside Sutter/Alta Bates hospital in Oakland, after the hospital had offered only $10,000 to settle. The office is open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., speaks Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, and is available for weekend, evening, home, and hospital meetings. They offer free initial consultations and work exclusively on a contingency fee basis. Contact the office at 415-887-9394.
Law Offices of Aaron Bortel, located at 4040 Civic Center Drive Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94903, specializes exclusively in criminal defense, drunk driving, DUI, felony DUI, first DUI, personal injury, probation violation, second DUI, suspended license, and third DUI cases. With over 30 years of DUI defense expertise, Aaron Bortel is one of the only firms in the Bay Area that dedicates its criminal law practice exclusively to fighting for the rights of those accused of driving under the influence. The firm represents clients on both misdemeanor and felony DUI charges in all Bay Area counties, both in court and at the DMV. Their case experience includes under 21 DUI, zero tolerance, drunk driving probation violations, and charges involving marijuana, other legal and illegal drugs, speeding, hit and run, driving on a suspended license, and other California Vehicle Code violations in addition to DUI.
Aaron Bortel conducts Administrative Per Se (APS) hearings for clients on most DUI cases, with years of experience with the DMV that have helped many clients save or regain their licenses after being accused of DUI, lack of skill, negligent operator, and physical and mental issues. The firm helps clients avoid driver’s license suspension, avoid jail, obtain reduction of fines, actualize reduced or dropped charges, and prevent a permanent criminal record. For first-time DUIs in Marin County, which are usually charged as misdemeanors, penalties can include up to $2,000 in fines and up to six months in county jail, with various alternatives available. Second offenses within ten years can result in $3,000 in fines and 96 hours actual jail time required in Marin County. The firm offers 24/7 availability for free case evaluations and handles the entire process so clients often don’t need to appear in court or at DMV hearings themselves.
Caldwell Law Firm, located at 950 Northgate Drive, Suite 204, San Rafael, CA 94903, specializes in bicycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, construction accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, personal injury, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. Recognized as one of the Bay Area’s preeminent litigation firms, the firm specializes in helping families fight insurance companies and big corporations to get the compensation they deserve. Founded by Michael Train Caldwell, the firm has been helping clients injured in bicycle accidents for over 40 years. The litigation team also includes attorney John Holman. The firm’s mission is serving the community, with their foremost commitment being to secure the best possible outcomes for clients throughout the Bay Area.
Caldwell Law Firm’s success is built on relentless effort, strategic negotiation, and skilled litigation honed through years of experience. They combine meticulous discovery, thorough investigation, and innovative case strategies to deliver exceptional results. The litigators are experts at dealing with insurance companies and know how to boost the settlement value of cases. In construction accident cases, the firm pursues maximum compensation for medical expenses, emotional suffering, lost wages, and more, noting that per OSHA, there were over 1,000 construction fatalities in 2023 and 173,000 non-fatal injuries and illnesses. For wrongful death cases, they help families recover economic and non-economic damages when a loved one has died as the result of someone’s wrongful act. The firm maintains additional offices at 4320 Redwood Highway #200 in San Rafael, 1160 Battery Street, Suite 100 in San Francisco at Levis Plaza, and 66 Franklin Street, Suite 300 in Oakland at Jack London Square.
Nardell Chitsaz & Associates LLP, located at 999 5th Avenue, Suite 230, San Rafael, CA 94901, specializes in appeals, arbitration, business law, construction law, employment law, intellectual property law, mediation, personal injury, real estate, and trust litigation. The firm is led by J. Timothy Nardell and Houman Chitsaz, who have a demonstrated history of success at trial, negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. Nardell has been designated as a Super Lawyer every year since 2007 and was selected for 2009-2025. He graduated from the University of California Berkeley School of Law in 1996 and was admitted to legal practice that same year. Nardell has also taught as an adjunct professor of law at Golden Gate University. He is a member of the Bar for the State of California, the California Federal Courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.
Houman Chitsaz has served on the board of directors of the Marin County Bar Association and as president of the Marin County Bar Association’s barristers. The firm regularly outperforms larger firms because they are focused, detail-oriented, and ready to address each client’s unique needs. Their goal is to help clients win by engaging in strategic planning from the onset of a dispute to maximize opportunities for favorable settlements or judicial outcomes. Nardell brings extensive experience in commercial and business disputes, real estate matters, defending and prosecuting claims involving unfair business practices, and class action cases. Before joining NCA, he practiced with Cooley Godward LLP, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, and the Marin County District Attorney’s Office. The firm takes pride in the fact that clients frequently return when they encounter legal challenges, thanks to their wide-ranging practice, commitment to clients, and reputation for consistently positive results. For consultation, contact the firm at 415-306-5561 or 415-485-2200.
The Freitas Law Firm, located at 1108 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, specializes in appellate advocacy, business law, civil litigation, corporate law, mediation, municipal law, personal injury, public entity, real estate, and trusts & estates. The firm, formally known as Freitas, McCarthy, MacMahon & Keating, operates from the Westamerica Building, Third Floor and has established a long and distinguished tradition of providing unparalleled legal services to clients. The firm’s experienced practitioners work together to solve legal problems throughout California, offering a multi-specialty approach to legal representation. Through depth of resources, legal expertise, and effective use of new technology, the attorneys render responsive and valuable insight and advocacy.
The Freitas Law Firm is committed to promoting and protecting clients’ interests by providing innovative but workable legal solutions, timely responses, sound business advice, and strategies designed to achieve optimum results. The firm’s practice areas encompass general business matters, corporate law, civil litigation, trusts and estates, real estate matters, and public entity representation. Their trusted counselors and advisors offer unsurpassed representation, bringing the full force of practical experience and notable academic credentials to meet the needs of both new and established generations of clients. The firm has 2 attorneys selected to the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists, demonstrating their recognition within the legal community. The attorneys work one-on-one with clients, providing boutique-style legal services with dedication to innovative problem-solving abilities in all areas of their practice.
