Areas of Practice
Our Areas of Practice:
Asbestos
Asbestos is the generic name for any variety of silicate materials that is fibrous in structure and more resistant to acid and heat than many other materials. Asbestos exposure has affected millions of workers both in the United States and abroad. Since the early 1900s, scientific and medical research has shown that working with or being around asbestos can cause irreparable lung damage and cancer.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that most often affects the thin lining of the lungs, chest, abdomen, and sometimes the heart. Almost all cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos, which is the only known cause of this disease.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the most common cause of death related to asbestos exposure. People working in industries such as mining, manufacturing, or handling asbestos products are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population.
Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a serious lung disease that is not cancer. It happens when tiny asbestos fibers are breathed in, causing lung tissue to scar. This scarring makes it harder to breathe.
Other Cancers
Asbestos exposure can also lead to other types of cancer. Wherever asbestos can enter the body, it can cause harm. Consequently, asbestos victims also suffer from esophageal, laryngeal, throat, stomach and colon cancer.
Talcum Powder
It has been well-documented for years that talcum powder, commonly known as baby powder, increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Personal Injury
Our firm specializes in a wide range of personal injury cases, including:
- Auto Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Aircraft and Transportation Accidents
- Premises Liability
Class Action Litigation
Our firm has successfully participated in numerous multi-million-dollar class action cases involving consumer fraud, product liability, and ERISA violations.
Environmental Litigation
Our attorneys handle environmental cases under federal and state statutes, including:
- CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act).
- RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).
- CWA (Clean Water Act).
- Proposition 65 (California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act).
- Land Contamination and Underground Storage Tank Leaks.
Business Litigation
We also represent clients in complex business litigation cases, including:
- Contract disputes.
- Wrongful foreclosure.
- Consumer fraud.
- Unfair business practices.
Real Estate
Our attorneys have decades of experience representing contractors, developers, homeowners, and real estate professionals including real estate agents and brokers, and mortgage loan originators in both litigation and transactional matters.