Law Offices of Horacio Barraza is a personal injury and sexual harassment law firm located at 1950 5th Ave, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101, available at 619-239-3225. Founded by Horacio Barraza, Esq., who has been practicing law in California since 1995 with much of his career dedicated to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, the firm serves clients in San Diego County and throughout California. Mr. Barraza is fluent in Spanish and can advise Spanish-speakers directly without an interpreter, providing attentive and sympathetic service to each client which fuels his passion for seeking compensation that supports recovery and adaptation to permanent changes accidents create. Before setting out on his own, he learned from experienced California personal injury lawyers in larger firms, allowing him to represent injury victims from all walks of life with cases including motor vehicle crashes, bike/pedestrian accidents, animal bites, construction site accidents, and sexual harassment matters which can bring civil suits for lasting damage from harassing, intimidating, and bullying behaviors of a sexual nature.
Mr. Barraza has been involved as primary counsel or co-counsel in 30 cases resulting in verdicts or settlements of more than a million dollars, demonstrating his commitment to helping injured victims get justice by holding insurance companies accountable. Notable case results include $1 million as co-counsel for a construction worker injured when an adjoining wall collapsed during drywall installation with action brought against the general contractor responsible for site safety, $9.3 million settlement after two years of litigation for a seventh-grade student who suffered skull fracture and serious head injury with cognitive deficits and vision impairments when a soccer goal post toppled during P.E. class, $300,000 policy limits settlement for a motorcyclist broadsided while making a left turn, and $1.8 million jury verdict at trial for the widowed husband and two adult children of an elderly lady killed in a marked mid-block crosswalk where the county failed to provide proper signs, flashing beacons, in-pavement lighting, or lights on adjacent poles to inform motorists. The firm operates with the philosophy that life can seem painful, diminished, or hopeless after serious injury, understanding both tangible and intangible costs accidents impose upon individuals and families while working to help clients make faster returns to their previous quality of life or aid adaptation to permanent changes through strong claims with strong chances of winning in court or fair settlements.
Hamparyan Personal Injury Lawyers San Diego, APC is a personal injury law firm located at 275 W Market St #1000, San Diego, CA 92101, available 24/7 at 619-550-1355. Founded by attorney Robert Hamparyan, who has over 30 years of experience and has recovered over $100,000,000 for clients with over 40 individual settlements exceeding $1 million, the firm maintains a 98% success rate with over 200 million recovered throughout the years and over 100 settlements in excess of $1 million. Robert Hamparyan was voted San Diego top trial lawyer in 2008 (the highest award a personal injury lawyer can achieve) and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 11 consecutive years. The firm specializes in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, spinal injuries, wrongful death, brain injuries, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents, boating accidents, sexual abuse, dog bites, construction accidents, elder abuse, insurance bad faith, home property damage, denied insurance claims, homeowners insurance disputes, wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and class action cases. Recent case results include $17,500,000 for an auto accident settlement, $13,500,000 verdict for a trucking accident, $13,000,000 settlement for wrongful death, and $12,800,000 verdict for an auto accident.
Hamparyan Personal Injury Lawyers operates on a contingency basis with a “No Win, No Pay Guarantee,” handling all legal fees with nothing out of pocket until successfully recovering a settlement. Robert Hamparyan is the 2008 Trial Lawyer of the Year, has been awarded membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers and American Board of Trial Advocates, recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Attorneys, San Diego County Top Attorneys, received the 10 Best 2020 designation from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, maintains a top-rated AVVO profile, and holds BBB accreditation. The firm takes on complicated, high stakes cases that other lawyers aren’t qualified to handle while maintaining a win percentage above most other attorneys, with Hamparyan being one of the most respected personal injury lawyers in San Diego and California, constantly being referred high stakes cases by other personal injury attorneys. The practice is known for being trial ready, always willing and prepared to take cases to trial while constantly pursuing maximum compensation, with very few other lawyers in San Diego or California matching their trial experience. The firm treats clients like family and is involved in many local San Diego charities and organizations, providing personalized service with attorneys David and other associates working alongside Robert Hamparyan.
Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC is a criminal defense law firm located at 2150 1st Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101 (conveniently across the street from the San Diego courthouse), available at 619-525-7005. Founded by Vikas Bajaj, who has defended individuals accused of crimes for the past 20 years with 55 successfully litigated jury trials and 1000’s of criminal cases handled, the firm handles all criminal matters including domestic violence, sex crimes, drug crimes, and federal charges throughout San Diego County courts, California state courts, and federal courts. Mr. Bajaj has over 19 years of experience with a proven track record, consistently winning by preparing each case for trial from the moment hired, which benefits clients in and out of court as prosecutors know unreasonable plea deals mean going to trial against a seasoned attorney who knows how to win. The firm serves clients throughout San Diego including Cardiff, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Hillcrest, La Jolla, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Mission Valley, National City, Newport Beach, Oceanside, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Spring Valley, and Vista.
Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC has secured numerous victories including a March 2020 not guilty verdict at trial for a client charged with felony strike assault causing great bodily injury to a juvenile facing multiple year prison sentence, September 2020 no charges filed for assault with deadly weapon after stabbing where client faced potential prison and loss of teaching license after Attorney Bajaj determined self-defense, June 2019 case dismissed prior to trial for felony assault against police officer facing prison sentence, and February 2020 no charges filed for felony vandalism where Attorney Bajaj negotiated civil compromise prior to filing. The firm prides itself on an aggressive pre-investigation process often resulting in charges being reduced or dismissed, with Mr. Bajaj’s reputation as a skilled litigator who takes cases to trial and wins benefiting clients during negotiations. Practice areas include DUI charges, white-collar crimes, violent crimes, drug crimes, domestic violence, federal crimes, driving offenses, sex crimes, theft crimes, assault and battery, homicide, property crimes, elder abuse, juvenile crimes, restraining orders, expungement, military crimes, kidnapping, gun and weapon crimes, and suspended license cases, with all cases handled on contingency where clients owe no legal fees unless the firm wins and recovers financial compensation.
Hoffman & Forde, Attorneys at Law is a results-driven law firm with offices at 3033 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92103 and 1200 Prospect Street, Suite 375, La Jolla, CA 92037, serving Southern California and reachable at 619-614-2172. Founded by attorneys Schuyler V.V. Hoffman and Daniel R. Forde, the firm employs a team of attorneys including Angela Elpers Barnes, Amanda Allen, Dalia Astalos, Victoria Boynton, Jim Buche, Michael Dicks, Christina Elhaddad, Chas Gurtler, Alanna Haefner, Mia Kelly, Nicholas Kritikos, Matt LeFevre, Ian McKinley, Jenna Misuraca, Joshua Morrison, Adam Reifman, Vincent Russo, William H. Sauls, Stefan Seper, Shelly Ann Stewart, and Michael Stuart, along with paralegals Tania Gomez, Lily Korpman, Jacinda Maheras, and Magdalena Valdez. The practice areas include civil litigation handling disputes in state or federal courts, arbitration and mediation, residential and commercial real estate law representing owners, sellers, purchasers, agents, contractors, investors, lenders and developers, estate planning addressing wills, trusts, power of attorney and health care directives, business consulting for small businesses, corporations, LLCs and non-profits, administrative law helping professionals navigate industry regulations, personal injury, immigration law, bankruptcy law, and tax advisory services.
Hoffman & Forde collaborates with an extraordinary group of professionals from the finance, real estate, tax, and insurance industries to produce applicable solutions for clients, utilizing these industry relationships to fashion innovative and dynamic solutions. With more than a decade of experience, the firm serves clients with excellence, integrity, and merit, earning five-star reviews on platforms including Yelp, Facebook, and Google. Their network of legal professionals provides clients with the most efficient and cost-effective solutions possible, with easy access to the team of experts and time-flexibility to address specific legal matters. The firm provides first-class legal service, high-level attention, and a sophisticated approach to problem-solving utilizing time-sensitive, practical legal and business advice. Service areas span from San Diego to Los Angeles, including Orange County, with the main office in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood and a second location in La Jolla. The highly-credentialed attorneys deliver superior quality services ensuring every client receives the best legal representation possible regardless of complexity, with the firm’s nine practice areas and team of specialists overseeing clients’ legal needs in one locality.
Law Offices of Susan Handel is a personal injury law firm specializing in motorcycle accidents with offices at 1901 First Avenue, Second Floor, San Diego, CA 92101 (619-702-5885) and 77-564 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211, available 24/7 toll free at 800-564-1164. Founded by attorney Susan Handel, recognized as “California’s Most Trusted & Experienced Motorcycle Lawyer,” the firm has achieved multi-million dollar results representing clients throughout Southern California. Susan Handel’s reputation is distinguished by excellence and compassion, with the knowledge, experience, and resources to handle the most complex accidents involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. The practice specializes in motorcycle accidents, automobile accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, drunk driving accidents, wrongful death claims, burn injuries from accidents, nursing home abuse, and construction accidents. Notable case results include confidential multi-million dollar settlements for catastrophic motorcycle accidents, a $2 million settlement for a truck versus motorcycle accident where the police report placed the motorcyclist at fault, and a $1.5 million settlement for a catastrophic motorcycle accident.
Susan Handel offers free confidential consultations 24/7 with no attorney fee until winning cases, providing Zoom, home, hospital, and office consultations for client convenience. She is a regular contributor to the Wheels of Grace Motorcycle Magazine and is actively involved in the motorcycle community as a sponsor of the Brotherhood of Marine Riders and the Ray Ramirez Eagle Run. Her expertise includes handling cases where Domino’s Pizza drivers cause serious motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injuries to motorcycle passengers from truck accidents, and auto versus motorcycle collisions. Client testimonials include the owner of Quaid Harley Davidson and Pastor Denver Cooley, who chose Susan Handel above all others for their representation. The firm emphasizes the importance of word-of-mouth referrals, ensuring clients speak directly with a lawyer rather than just office assistants, specializing specifically in personal injury law with a very high percentage of their caseload being motorcycle accidents. Susan Handel has the ability to refer clients to superior medical providers, necessary funds available for case expenses including expert witnesses and site inspections, and provides personalized service as “Not Just Your 9 to 5 Lawyer,” actively participating in the motorcycle community throughout Southern California.
Joel R. Bryant elder abuse law firm has offices at 402 W. Broadway #1950, San Diego, CA 92101 (phone 619-597-2577) and 75100 Mediterranean Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92211 (phone 760-209-1122). Led by attorney Joel R. Bryant and the Elder Litigation Team with over 30 years of legal experience, the firm specializes exclusively in helping victims over age 65 and their families in elder abuse cases throughout California. The practice handles three main areas: nursing home neglect and abuse causing injury or death (including pressure sores, falls causing broken bones or death, weight loss/malnutrition/dehydration, inadequate supervision leading to wandering, and intentional physical or sexual abuse), financial elder abuse (loss of real estate, stocks/investments, bad investment advice, mortgage loan fraud), and will contest and trust fraud (wrongful changes to wills/trusts, conservator fraud, trustee fraud). The firm offers convenient freeway-accessible offices handling cases throughout all of Southern California, with evening and weekend appointments available, beginning investigations immediately upon hiring to provide fast, knowledgeable legal help to keep bad situations from getting worse and stop abusers.
Joel R. Bryant’s firm operates on a no-charge initial telephone consultation basis, with injury cases accepted on contingency meaning fees are paid only from money or assets recovered by settlement or in court with no fee otherwise, while financial abuse and will/trust fraud cases are handled either on contingency or hourly depending on the situation. The Elder Litigation Team provides full-service litigation for elders and their families, with extensive experience in all three areas of elder litigation making them equally comfortable in either probate or civil court. As a fair and ethical team committed to protecting elders’ rights serving as dedicated advocates during difficult times, the firm has competitive edge and perspective from over 30 years in the legal field with breadth of experience in elder law litigation. The practice covers comprehensive elder abuse matters including adult residential care facilities abuse, annuity fraud, bed sores/pressure ulcers, falls, financial abuse, life insurance fraud and scams, long-term care insurance denial, malnutrition, nursing home abuse and injuries, physical abuse, sexual abuse, trust fraud, and wrongful death, emphasizing they work on a “no recovery, no fee” basis while being ready to win in either probate or civil court as compassionate attorneys protecting elders’ rights.
Harlan Hillier DiGiacco LLP is an employment law and personal injury firm located at 701 Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92101, available at 619-330-5120 with hours Monday through Friday 8AM to 7PM. Founded by attorneys Jordon Harlan, Andrew Hillier, and Francis DiGiacco, the firm also employs attorneys Caitlin Macker, Kady Chu, Hunter Matos, Catherine Bonaccorsi, and Tony Felix. The practice specializes in employment law cases including discrimination at work, harassment at work, employee misclassification, family and medical leave violations, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, pregnancy discrimination, and disability discrimination, as well as personal injury matters involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, defective products, and wrongful death cases. The firm has achieved notable recognition including the SuperLawyers or Rising Star Award for 8 consecutive years, California Top 10 Labor & Employment Jury Verdict in 2023, Outstanding Trial Lawyers Award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Client’s Choice Award with a 10/10 rating on Avvo, and California Top Verdicts Award in 2018 and 2019. They have handled, tried, and settled hundreds of San Diego employment law and personal injury cases, winning millions of dollars in total awards for clients.
Harlan Hillier DiGiacco operates on a contingency fee basis, taking cases with no money upfront and only getting paid when recovering money for clients, helping level the playing field so single employees can file claims against huge private companies. The firm treats clients like family, providing personalized service and attention with attorneys often driving or flying to meet clients wherever convenient. They maintain availability to clients with prompt call returns any time day or night at 619-330-5120, ensuring clients have access to their lawyer throughout the entire legal process. The practice prepares each case from the beginning as if going to trial, representing people and never corporations while focusing on getting the best possible outcome for each case. Recent successful outcomes include favorable resolutions for wrongful dismissals after 21 years of employment and car accident settlements exceeding client expectations. The firm emphasizes clear communication without legal jargon, ensuring clients have total clarity on case progress, while working tirelessly to help clients recover physically, mentally, and emotionally from injuries or workplace misconduct that deeply affects their lives.
Bates Law, APC is a personal injury and workers’ compensation law practice located at 591 Camino De La Reina, Suite 515, San Diego, CA 92108, available at 619-222-0900, 858-523-0011, and 760-941-3828 with hours Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. Founded by Paul William Bates, who has Avvo 10 rating with 19 reviews, the firm has 20 years of experience and has resolved thousands of cases involving complex issues in personal injury and workers’ compensation law, recovering more than $300 million for clients in verdicts and settlements. The firm serves San Diego County including San Diego, Escondido, Vista, San Marcos, Chula Vista, National City, and County, specializing in dog bites, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall accidents, traumatic brain injury, and wrongful death cases. What distinguishes Bates Law is their expertise in handling both personal injury and workers’ compensation cases simultaneously, understanding the competing interests when pursuing both claims contemporaneously.
Bates Law, APC provides unique value by handling both personal injury and workers’ compensation aspects of cases, often being brought in by other counsel to handle portions of their clients’ cases since workers’ compensation law has an extremely high learning curve, complex procedure, and counter-intuitive rules with lower fees than other practice areas. When a client pursues a personal injury claim alongside their workers’ compensation claim, the workers’ compensation benefits paid act as a lien against the personal injury case, and the personal injury recovery acts as a credit against future workers’ compensation benefits, effectively halting further payments and medical treatment – defenses to both the lien and credit must be understood with timing and cooperation being paramount. The attorneys are sensitive to the impact cases have on those recovering from serious accidents and always put clients’ needs first, promising to fight aggressively for maximum compensation while working 1-on-1 with personal attention to each case. The firm takes great pride in their track record of handling both cases themselves and working with other counsel to obtain maximum net results for clients, offering free case evaluations with the motto “We Get Results” and describing their mission as changing lives for the better by seeking justice for those suffering consequences of someone else’s negligence.
Law Offices of Douglas F. Walters, APC is a civil litigation law firm located at 12626 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, California 92130, reachable at 858-623-5655 with fax 858-623-5645. Founded by Douglas F. Walters, who has been vigorously representing employee rights for 40 years in San Diego, throughout California, and elsewhere within the United States, the firm specializes in employment law, serious accident injury claims, and insurance litigation cases with a focus on labor and employment law. Mr. Walters handles the full spectrum of employment law issues including sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, employee misclassification, underpayment or late payment of wages, whistleblower laws, and wrongful termination matters, representing clients in matters such as age discrimination (FEHA), disability discrimination (ADA), gender discrimination (Equal Pay Act 1963), hostile work environment, marital status discrimination, national origin discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, racial discrimination, religious discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, wage and hour class actions, and wage and overtime disputes.
Law Offices of Douglas F. Walters, APC primarily advocates for plaintiff’s rights while also having extensive experience defending civil lawsuits, leveraging experience handling both sides to provide exemplary and superlative legal representation. The firm also handles insurance bad faith litigation for clients whose insurance companies denied coverage without justification, personal injury litigation for those injured due to someone else’s negligence, medical malpractice claims against medical professionals or hospitals that caused harm, advice and counseling for businesses with questions about being an employer in California, and California Labor Board claims seeking unpaid wages before the Labor Commissioner. The majority of matters are taken on contingency, meaning clients won’t pay attorney’s fees unless a favorable judgment or settlement is obtained, with client communications addressed in a timely manner and clients always informed regarding case status. Mr. Walters provides vigorous representation for workplace harassment cases where employers are required to prevent and correct discriminatory, retaliatory, harassing, or wrongful behavior, and offers free consultations to review information and schedule complimentary personal appointments serving Carlsbad, Mira Mesa, and Encinitas areas.
Law Office of Frank S. Clowney III is an employment, personal injury, and maritime law firm located at 101 West Broadway, Ste. 1460, San Diego, CA 92101, available at 619-557-0458 with fax 619-557-0482. Founded by Frank S. Clowney III, who has been practicing employment law, maritime law, and personal injury law in the San Diego area for more than 40 years, the firm is committed to finding solutions for clients’ legal problems and serving as their fierce advocate in negotiations and courts of law. Mr. Clowney provides support, encouragement, and understanding while focusing on detail-oriented, vigorous, and assertive approaches to problems, with offices conveniently located in San Diego and Los Angeles, also serving Carlsbad, Escondido, and Oceanside. The firm handles employment law matters including workplace discrimination (age, disability, gender, racial, LGBTQ, pregnancy, sexual orientation), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), meal and rest breaks, sexual harassment, qui tam whistleblower, retaliation, unpaid overtime, wage and hour, wrongful termination, same-sex sexual harassment, verbal abuse, and employee misclassification.
Law Office of Frank S. Clowney III also specializes in maritime law under the Jones Act for workers at sea who know how dangerous this employment can be, providing compensation for injuries even if not on vessels at time of injury, plus personal injury cases including boating accidents, car accidents, cruise ship accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. Mr. Clowney believes there’s no room for discrimination or harassment in any American workplace and will protect rights to full extent of law when it occurs, analyzing injury situations and thoroughly explaining processes of seeking compensation to help find justice and make clients whole. Operating on fixed contingency basis where clients pay nothing for case workup until and unless financial award or settlement is achieved, the firm helps clients understand legal rights and arms them with information needed to make informed decisions. Attorney Clowney was recently featured on ABC News 10 giving legal analysis of deadly dive boat fire, demonstrating his expertise particularly in maritime matters. Clients describe him as a “rockstar” ready to help from first contact, with testimonials praising his extensive experience saving time and bringing results as a great communicator and no-nonsense professional highly respected within the San Diego law community.
