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William David Ausman
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Western State University, San Diego
William D. Ausman, Esquire Attorney at Law 8320 Morro Road Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 805-466-4800 Fax: 805-466-4802 Avvo LinkedIn William D. Ausman, Attorney and Counselor at Law is a lawyer based in San Luis Obispo County, California and founded 805 Law Group. He is an experienced family, civil and criminal defense attorney who has an excellent legal team that has obtained outstanding results for his clients. Mr. Ausman is a seasoned family law attorney who has successfully represented client in over 3000 cases. Mr. Ausman has extensive experience in handling high...
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Robert May
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
California Western School of Law
Robert May was raised the oldest of five siblings in a blue-collar family on the Central Coast. Robert spent his teenage years working after school and each summer at the local cement plant where he would shovel an endless supply of sand and repair cement trucks. Robert then made the decision to be the first member of his family to receive a college degree. Robert’s goal was to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after his grandfather, Bob May, who worked at the San Luis Mill for more than thirty years, took Robert to the campus.
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Richard Rossi
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy, Collections and Divorce
San Joaquin College of Law
Bankruptcy attorney for over 35 years in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. Represents clients in Chapters 7 & 13, and associates with an attorney in Chapter 11 cases. Call for a free in-person, initial consultation to discuss your financial situation. You will learn about various alternatives available to you to resolve your debt and creditor problems, such as payment plans, negotiated (discounted) settlements, and bankruptcy...and what to do if you have been sued/served with a lawsuit. For the interview you can choose which office, Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo. Call now to set your free first appointment.
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Steven P Roberts
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
Steven P. Roberts studied economics and philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Humboldt. He obtained his juris doctorate degree from Willamette University. During law school, he was a senior law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office, District of Oregon. Mr. Roberts was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999 and became a member of the San Luis Obispo Bar Association in 2000. Mr. Roberts is a founding partner Roberts & Spiegel, LLP and is admitted to practice law in both California State and Federal courts. He is currently...
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William K. Gamble
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 56 years of experience
(805) 541-2656
2146 Parker street, suite A-3
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
University of Southern California Gould School of Law and San Francisco Law School
I have represented more than 35,000 clients in criminal and personal injury cases. My clients have included Judges, Lawyers, Doctors, Olympic Champions, World Ranked Professional Boxers, the rich and poor. I have been admitted to numerous Federal Courts, Military Court, Bankruptcy Court and some State Courts by special permission. I appear daily in Court. I have obtained not guilty verdicts in most major felony cases. I have tried numerous Personal Injury cases, including brain damage, wrongful death, medical malpractice, biking and motorcycle accidents and product liability. I have tried Bankruptcy cases and Military General Court Martial Cases. I am...
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Earl E Conaway III
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 16 years of experience
(805) 546-8797
1065 Higuera Street
Suite 202
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
San Luis Obispo personal injury lawyer Earl E. Conaway, III has spent his entire legal career as a trial attorney. He founded the firm with a goal to treat every client like family and go the extra mile to make sure they receive just compensation for their injuries. His law firm has the experience and passion to help the community with legal cases surrounding traumatic and life-changing accidents and injuries. These cases include car accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, motorcycle accidents and other similar incidents.
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Darin K. Spiegel
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of La Verne College of Law
Darin K. Spiegel was born and raised in San Luis Obispo and studied Political Science at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of LaVerne College of Law. During law school Mr. Spiegel was invited to join the Moot Court traveling team and served as the Student Bar Association Vice President and President, respectively. Mr. Spiegel was admitted to the California State Bar in 2009 and started the Law Office of Darin K. Spiegel, specializing in personal injury. He partnered with J Johnson Law Office, Inc. in 2012 expanding his areas...
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James Francis Mckiernan
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 51 years of experience
Personal Injury, Consumer and Insurance Claims
For over 40 years, the San Luis Obispo personal injury attorneys at James McKiernan Lawyers have represented people throughout the California Central Coast who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another and deserve compensation for their injuries. In over 15,000 cases and over $200 million in verdicts and settlements, James McKiernan Lawyers have obtained the largest injury verdicts and some of the largest settlements in San Luis Obispo County.
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Taylor Ernst
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury, Business, Elder and Products Liability
University of San Diego School of Law
Taylor has talked to more than 12,000 lawyers and doctors regarding brain injury litigation. Taylor has over 20 seven-figure case results, many eight-figure results and was lead counsel on more than 15 of them. One of his most recent cases was a Traumatic Brain Injury case which brought about a $5.65M verdict against a zero offer from the defense. Of late, Taylor has been told his verdicts were in the top 100 in the United States in 2020, and the top 20 in California, with similar results expected for 2022.
Taylor sits on the editorial board of Trial Guides, a...
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Don Alan Ernst
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Consumer and Products Liability
University of San Diego School of Law
Don Ernst is a trial lawyer who believes in Justice with a capital J. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict and is a past president of CAOC the Consumer Attorneys of California. He also founded the Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA) and served as its first President, and founded the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) in San Luis Obispo County. Don Ernst is a three time winner of the Trial Lawyer of the year for CCTLA. He has received the highest rating (AV rating - Lawyers.com) for ethics and skill from his...
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Jesse L.B. Hill
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Real Estate
Jesse L.B. Hill is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Economics. After working in the finance industry for a short time, he went to Law School and graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1980. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1981. He started a pension consulting firm that had over $1,000,000,000.00 in assets under administration. His firm administered and he has set up over 4,000 pension plans for clients ranging from the San Francisco Giants to the local gas station. He is an expert...
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Bradley D. Liggett
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Animal and Insurance Claims
Brigham Young University
Brad grew up watching his dad fight insurance companies in court. Brad learned through his dad what most people find out the hard way: insurance companies are happy to take your monthly premiums but they will fight you tooth and nail when it comes time to pay your claim. Brad continues the family tradition by fighting insurance companies on behalf of injured people and their families.
Brad started his legal career at a national insurance defense firm. He’s learned the tricks of the trade that defense lawyers and insurance companies use. Brad uses that experience and insight to maximize his clients’...
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Anthony Kastenek
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Personal Injury, Animal and Insurance Claims
Western State University College of Law
After graduating from UC Santa Barbara in three years, Anthony enrolled at Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California. During his time at law school, Anthony also worked at a mid-size law firm in Irvine, California, obtaining practical experience with his education. In 2008, Anthony received his JD in 2008, with an emphasis in business law.
After passing the bar exam at twenty-four years old, Anthony returned to Santa Barbara, where he began his personal injury career. From 2008 to 2017, Anthony operated his own law office, which focused on a variety of services for his clients but...
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Michael J. Chaloupka
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Santa Barbara College of Law
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Ranger J. Wiens
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 16 years of experience
Personal Injury, Animal and Insurance Claims
University of La Verne College of Law
Ranger takes great pride in representing injured people and their families. He is undeniably understanding and handles EVERY case with compassion and care while maintaining his edge as an aggressive litigator. Ranger’s passion for personal injury directly correlates to his successes.
Ranger joined Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. in 2013 after working for State Farm Insurance as a trial lawyer for 4 years. Ranger has extensive litigation and trial experience. He was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2012 at the Southern California law firm of Bonnie R. Moss & Associates. Ranger now exclusively represents injured people against many of...
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Willis Steven Baughman
Atascadero, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Collections and Consumer
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Tanya E. Ortega
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney
Jere Norwood Sullivan Jr
San Luis Obispo, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 48 years of experience
Personal Injury, Animal, Business and Criminal Defense
The George Washington University Law School
Steven Leon Crawford
Grover Beach, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
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Paul Thomas Greco
Santa Maria, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Criminal Defense Law. I use my 13 years of legal experience to fight for you on the Central Coast. As a former prosecutor, I know the ins and outs of the legal system and can work those details to your advantage.
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Stephen Peter Anderson
Santa Maria, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Western State Univ
I have been Trial Attorney for 39 years, serving Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County clients with family law, criminal and personal injury cases. Our goal is to provide you excellent legal advice at a fair and reasonable rate.
We offer a free initial consultation on all legal matters in the following areas of practice:
Family law-- These cases can create a great deal of emotion when children are involved. We can help reduce that stress, while helping everyone work through a difficult time. In addition, financial complications arise in most breakups, forcing immediate attention in the court. Our practice...
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Rob Werner
Bakersfield, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 49 years of experience
(661) 377-2923
4900 California Ave., Tower B-210
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate and Products Liability
Southwestern Law School
L. Rob Werner is the founding attorney of The Werner Law Firm and is ranked as one of the most experienced lawyers in the state of California. He launched the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975 and since has built the company into an award-winning firm. He has repeatedly been recognized for his quality service to his clients and to the community. Some of the honors he has received include: Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorney from the Los Angeles Daily News; SCV Bar Association Attorney of the Year; Voted "Best Of" Santa Clarita Valley...
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Steven Rudolph Andrade
Santa Barbara , CA Personal Injury Attorney with 45 years of experience
211 Equestrian Ave
Santa Barbara , CA 93101
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Insurance Claims
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Andrade Law Offices is comprised of Lead Counsel and Owner, Steven R. Andrade and Associate Philip M. Green. Together they bring more than 50 years of combined legal expertise in the legal practice of Personal Injury, Criminal and DUI defense. Steven Andrade has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of California and is a member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates. With thousands of trials to his credit, it is no wonder he is recognized with these prestigious recognitions. Steven R. Andrade is known as the lawyer that other lawyers...
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Brian Scott Winkler
Shafter, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
California Pacific University
For all your criminal, DUI and white collar crime needs, call B. Scott Winkler, The Shafter Lawyer!
661-746-0235
Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. I studied Finance and Political Science @ CSUF & CSUB, receiving a degree in both fields. I attended law school at California Pacific School of Law. I have been practicing Criminal Law for 17 years, with offices in Bakersfield & Shafter CA. Specializing in Criminal Law, DUI trials, Family Law and Personal Injury. I am blessed to call Bakersfield my home, and coming from a hard working family where money was only necessary to pay bills, I...
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Adam T. Carralejo
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 13 years of experience
(805) 963-9958
205 East Carrillo Street
Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Construction, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
Adam T. Carralejo is a trial attorney with broad expertise and a strong, ethical reputation.
Adam started his career handling estate and trust work in Santa Barbara – his first client matter was the infamous case of Butler v. LeBouef, involving an unethical estate planning attorney and successful trust contest in Santa Barbara Superior Court.
Adam would go on to spend several years with a Los Angeles firm advising HOA boards and representing HOA homeowners. During this time, he gained invaluable experience understanding the needs of community managers, boards of directors, and, most importantly, individual homeowners. He’s drafted CC&Rs, provided education...
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Ryan Daniel Bright
Bakersfield, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(661) 485-2100
10000 Stockdale Highway
Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
California Western School of Law
As a partner at Klein DeNatale Goldner, San Diego attorney Ryan Bright provides counsel in personal injury cases. In his years at the firm, he has obtained more than $15 million in recovery for clients. The National Trial Lawyers have recognized him with their Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 distinction. In addition, he maintains a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. Mr. Bright received his Juris Doctor from California Western University School of Law. Currently, he serves on the board of directors of the nonprofit organization, A Life Interrupted, and he is a member of numerous...
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Jason William Wansor
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Products Liability and Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Mr. Wansor is an accomplished civil litigator. His practice is focused on personal injury, real estate, land use, hospitality, products liability, business torts, construction, and will and trust contests.
Mr. Wansor's analytical strengths allow for the accurate assessment of potential exposure and liability and the creation and implementation of sophisticated litigation strategies. Mr. Wansor's strategic sense and writing abilities lead to successful results, whether by keen negotiation or motions leading to the disposition of cases.
Prior to joining Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, Mr. Wansor worked as a litigation partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, where he defended Fortune 500...
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Justin Parviz Farahi
Bakersfield, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
In California, Justin P. Farahi is a lawyer for personal injury victims. In 2015, he opened Farahi Law Firm, APC, in Torrance. He helps people who have been hurt in car accidents, brain injuries, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, drunk driving accidents, pedestrian accidents, child injury, wrongful death, back injury, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, defective drugs, defective products, Uber/Lyft accidents and dog bites.
In 2007, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California. He got his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Marymount University. In 2013, he also got his Masters in Business Administration. In 2014, he...
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Renee Joy Nordstrand
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
Personal Injury
Whittier Law School
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Daniella T. Felix
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business and Family
My approach is simple – to provide value to your case. I am committed to providing client-centered representation and finding ways to benefit the client. I strive to return phone calls and emails within 24 hours. I am committed to keeping clients informed every step of the way. I work hard to bring your case to a timely and cost-effective resolution.
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Philip Isaac Moncharsh
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Personal Injury, Appeals, Business and Insurance Claims
Columbia Univ School of Law
Philip I. Moncharsh has been a litigation and trial lawyer since his admission to practice law in 1973. Mr. Moncharsh has successfully argued hundreds of cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout California, and has also appeared before the California Supreme Court. Mr. Moncharsh's practice is focused on complex business and corporate disputes, insurance litigation and coverage issues, trust and estate litigation, real estate litigation, representation and counseling of public agencies and nonprofit organizations, personal injury, product liability, and professional negligence matters. He handles both civil trials and appeals.
Mr. Moncharsh serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for...
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Larry Ray Laborde
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Iowa
I graduated from the University of Iowa in 1972. My first year out of law school, two friends from Perry and I opened a bar and music center in Iowa City called the C.O.D. Steam Laundry. After a year I moved to California where I traveled the West Coast as a craft vendor and follower of the Grateful Dead band. In 1990, I decided to settle down in Santa Barbara and joined the California State Bar, practicing family law. My interest in family law grew to the point where I wanted to become a specialist in family...
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Evan James Spano
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 8 years of experience
Personal Injury, Animal and Insurance Claims
University of San Diego School of Law
Evan is a passionate advocate who enjoys representing individuals against large insurance companies.
He grew up riding motocross and playing hockey on California’s Central Coast. For college, Evan attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he graduated summa cum laude, accepted an invitation to speak as a graduation commencement speaker, and received the Orfalea College of Business Scholastic Achievement Award for graduating with the highest GPA in his Business Entrepreneurship concentration.
Evan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating magna cum laude with election to The Order of the Coif. While in law school, he...
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Justin L. Thomas
Bakersfield, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Construction and Employment
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
A ‘Leading Attorney’ Who Will Protect and Promote Your Rights
My practice focuses on a wide-range of civil litigation matters, including employment, construction, business, intellectual property and tort litigation.
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George Francis Martin
Bakersfield, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Nursing Home and Products Liability
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
George is AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Rated personal injury litigator by Martindale Hubbell. He is the recipient of the Kern County Bar Association’s 1996 Bench & Bar Award. He obtained his B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento, and his J.D. from the University of California, Davis, School of Law. He is still keenly interested in education, having served as Dean of California Pacific School of Law, was Chairman of California State University, Bakersfield, Foundation’s Board of Directors, and is the founder and organizer of the Bakersfield Business Conference.
George has mediated and arbitrated large complex cases and simple...
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Tyrone Jay Maho
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of California, Davis, School of Law, University of California, Davis, School of Law and UC Davis School of Law King Hall
U.C., Davis, BA 1985
U.C., Davis, MA 1986
U.C., Davis, JD 1989
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Robert Martin Dowd
Hanford, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 49 years of experience
Personal Injury, Administrative, Agricultural and Civil Rights
California Western School of Law
Robert M. Dowd was born and raised in Hanford, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University. He was an honor graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps The Basic School. He graduated magna cum laude from California Western School of Law. He is a Retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He is married with two children and three grandchildren. Mr. Dowd is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, has been awarded the highest personal rating of AV by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been selected by the San Francisco Magazine as a Super Lawyer in...
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Gerald Lawrence Kroll
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Attorney with 50 years of experience
629 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Employment and Insurance Claims
UCLA School of Law
The Kroll Law Corporation was founded by California attorney Gerald L. Kroll to represent seriously injured people and victims of unfair business practices by insurance companies and other big corporations. The Kroll Law Corporation stands up for the little guy and fights to get you full compensation for your injuries and damages. Attorney Kroll has appeared on numerous television broadcasts including Entertainment Tonight, CBS Evening News, Donahue and CNN International.
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Dennis Gene Merenbach
Santa Barbara, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 59 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Securities
Loyola Law School
The Law Firm of Dennis G. Merenbach is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the many different areas of law. Mr. Merenbach's academic credential and professional experience are of the highest caliber. Mr. Merenbach is committed to the pursuit of excellence, communicate effectively, and demonstrate personal and professional ethics, as well as the utmost concern for my clients.
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Wm. Todd Berry
Bakersfield, CA Personal Injury Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Employment and Workers' Comp
California Pacific School of Law
Wm. Todd Berry received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. He received his Juris Doctor from California Pacific School of Law.
Todd began his legal career working for several Bakersfield law firms representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Since that time, he has devoted himself to representing injured workers before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Todd is a member of the State Bar of California, the Kern County Bar Association, the Fresno County Bar Association and the California Applicants' Attorneys Association.