Santa Clara County Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

Nina Shapirshteyn has devoted her career to fighting for victims who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others.

Nina litigates wrongful death, product liability, motor vehicle, and insurance bad faith cases against powerful corporations, insurance companies, and individual defendants.

Ms. Shapirshteyn's representation has resulted in numerous multimillion-dollar recoveries for her clients with traumatic brain injuries and other catastrophic injuries.

San Francisco trial lawyer of the year for the largest defective product verdict in California $79.8 Million vs. Johnson & Johnson - Trial verdict against a zero offer

After earning his law degree from Loyola Law School and being admitted to the California State Bar, Christopher started his legal career as an associate at a plaintiff’s employment law firm. During his time there, he handled a wide range of labor and employment matters, including disability, harassment, and wage and hour cases. During this time, Christopher also learned how the law can help even the playing field for individuals who normally would not have the means to fight back. Today, as one of the founding partners of Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Christopher remains passionate about helping others. The most important and...

Mr. Likar is a personal injury lawyer passionately practicing and helping clients throughout the greater bay area. Originally born in the Czech Republic then migrated to sunny California, he received a B.A. from UC Santa Cruz in Economics and his J.D at UC Hastings College of the Law where he graduated cum laude in 2008.

John J. Garvey, III is experienced in handling many different types of personal injury cases. With more than 35 years of experience, he has helped many families through extremely difficult times. His first concern is always you and your peace of mind. We strongly believe in the right of personal injury victims to obtain warranted compensation from the person(s) responsible. Injured victims are commonly the "little guy" seeking justice against well-financed corporations, insurance companies and governments. John Garvey's strong legal representation provides a level playing field for injury victims and their families.

I maintain offices in San Jose and Sacramento where I run a general practice with a focus on bankruptcy. Call for a chapter 7, 13 or 11 bankruptcy consultation, or contact us with your issues related to small business, real estate, or personal injury.

We protect whistleblowers nationwide primarily using the False Claims Act, but also other whistleblower programs as well: SEC, CFTC, IRS, AML, NHTSA, CEPA to name a few. I formerly served as an FBI Special Agent dedicated to protecting this great country. After I left the Bureau, I handle high-end, high-profile litigation and run a firm with about 20 people in it who have the passion to fight for what is right. I have been part of several litigations that resulted in settlements and judgments in excess of $100,000,000, but past results don't guarantee future success. We represent...

I am a skilled San Mateo attorney, dedicated to Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Employment Discrimination and Professional Negligence matters. For decades, I have pursued justice for those that have been injured or wronged. I aggressively advocate for the best possible outcomes. Having recovered millions for my clients, I will fight for what you deserve.

Trial lawyer representing those harmed due to the wrongful conduct of others. Catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, aviation, and business torts.

The $14.9 million jury verdict we obtained for our client injured in a plane crash was one of the largest personal injury verdicts obtained in the state of California in 2008. The $20 million settlement we obtained for a client burned in a utility explosion was one of the largest personal injury settlements in the state for 2006.

Other representative results:

$10 million jury verdict for widow of man killed in California helicopter crash (2011);

$2.6 million settlement for a...

I am an aggressive Northern California Injury attorney. My practice areas include Personal Injury, Vehicle Accidents, Sexual Abuse and Elder Abuse matters. I am dedicated to pursuing justice and maximum compensation for injuries or wrongful death. I provide attentive and comprehensive representation focused on helping my clients get their lives back in order. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. My interests include biking, hiking, watching Japanese Anime, and also making pop-up cards.

As managing attorney and founding principal of Sweet James, LLP, James M. Bergener has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in both state and federal courts. His practice extends to injury tort litigation involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip & falls, defective products, police excessive force, road defects, and toxic exposure.

As an avid motorcyclist and MotoGP racing enthusiast, Mr. Bergener’s experience in court is supplemented with his experience on the road. With his personal passion for bike safety, motorcycle accident victims represented by the firm have benefited from the insight of a skilled professional and...

The Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C. was founded in 1992 and provides clients in the San Francisco area with outstanding representation in all types of personal injury cases. Attorney Scott Righthand is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America for 6 consecutive years, from 2009-2014. In addition, he was selected for the list of Northern California Super Lawyers for 2007-2014 and is rated Superb by Avvo. If you need a dedicated lawyer to represent your personal injury case in the Bay Area, call our team at the Law Office of Scott Righthand,...

San Mateo County Injury Attorney Todd P. Emanuel is the managing partner of the firm. Todd has been given the honor of being selected as a “Northern California Superlawyer” eight years in a row from 2009 through 2017 based on peer recognition and great achievements in representing personal injury plaintiffs. Todd was recently nominated for consideration as the Consumer Attorney of the Year. In 2012, Mr. Emanuel served as President of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association and as a member of the Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California and has been recognized by the National Trial...

Jeffrey Nadrich is a successful and nationally-recognized personal injury lawyer specializing in all aspects of personal injury, mostly: Auto accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Bicycle accidents, Truck accidents, Dog bite injuries, and Wrongful Death cases. Mr. Nadrich is a 1972 graduate of the University of California Berkeley. He is also a 1975 graduate of the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Nadrich was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976. Mr. Nadrich is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, STLA, AAJ, CAALA, LACBA, ABA, and many other prestigious legal organizations. Nadrich Accident Injury...

Attorney John Fetto was born in New York, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Hastings, where he specialized in trial advocacy. Mr. Fetto is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, and the Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association. It did not take Attorney Fetto long to realize that his passion was personal injury law, and he has been representing clients for 26 years. During this time,...

Jubin J. Sharifi, is the founding attorney at the Sharifi Firm, APC. He graduated from California State University Northridge in 1996, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Finance and Marketing. In 2000, he received his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, located in Los Angeles California. Jubin was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2001 and is also licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

Jubin clerked in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, defending the City of Los Angeles against civil claims made against the city in a...

Throughout her career, Sandra Ribera Speed, ESQ has played a pivotal role in numerous high profile and multimillion dollar cases and settlements. She was a young member of the legal team that represented The Notorius B.I.G. which filed a $360 million wrongful death claim against the LAPD. Ms. Speed has also represented Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, in a number of issues, including a wrongful death action. Recently, Ms. Ribera Speed has focused on victims of sexual abuse. She obtained a seven figure settlement against Kink.com in favor of three performers in the porn industry who...

Since 1998, Jason Frost has passionately pursued justice for injury victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, Catastrophic Injuries, Slip & Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death and Work Injuries. Jason, an aggressive and skilled attorney at the Sharifi Firm, is dedicated to providing knowledgeable advocacy.

Jason has been awarded Certificates of Appreciation from both the Harriet Buhai Family Center and Bet Tzedek Center for Poverty Law.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident, contact Jason Frost for a free consultation.

Shayda Yamini was born in raised in Los Angeles CA. She graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. She attended law school at the Southwestern University School of Law, receiving her J.D. in 2012. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association; the State Bar of California, and CAALA.

Shayda is a highly talented, resourceful and aggressive trial attorney, bringing tremendous passion and enthusiasm to her work as an advocate for the rights of her clients. She is an expert in representing injured individuals and their families...

Attorney Vadim Nebuchin is an attorney at Callaway and Wolf in Oakland & San Francisco. He is highly experienced in litigating difficult and complex cases against major insurance companies, which has led to an exceptional record of success for our clients. Prior to joining Callaway and Wolf, Mr. Nebuchin spent 15 years on the defense side working for one of the nation’s major insurance carriers. Vadim understands the intricacies of insurance companies in a way that few do, having managed a team of insurance adjusters and defended personal injury lawsuits. His insight into how defense attorneys handle personal injury cases...

Kristine Meredith obtained her B.S. with honors from the University of California at Davis and was awarded a scholarship to attend Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. While in law school, she was awarded the Distinguished Student Service Award and spent a semester at Howard University Law School in Washington, D.C., as a member of the faculty/student diversity exchange.

Before devoting her practice to representing plaintiffs, Kristine represented medical device manufacturers, doctors, and hospitals, serving as part of the national defense counsel teams for medical device manufacturers in multi-district federal litigation cases. She, therefore, has a thorough...

Scott Good, born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles in 1990, and in 1995, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California at Los Angeles. In 2000, he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law. Mr. Good was admitted to the State of California Bar in 2001, and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Mr. Good began his career clerking for the Los Angeles County Counsel and the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. While...

Thomas has a passion for the law as it relates to personal injury and worker's compensation. His current practice at the Appel Law Firm LLP focuses on representing those involved in personal injury claims, as well as worker's compensation and other related matters. During law school, Thomas served as a judicial extern for Judge Timothy A. Reardon of the First District of the California Court of Appeal. He was a member of the University of San Francisco Advanced Advocacy teams for two years and served as the Social Chair on the Advanced Advocacy Board. Thomas also was a member...

Reza Torkzadeh is the managing attorney of TorkLaw, a premier personal injury law firm headquartered in California, with offices in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington, and Washington DC. Mr. Torkzadeh and his firm specialize in cases involving catastrophic injury, sexual abuse, elder abuse, and wrongful death. Reza has been recognized annually by 'Best Lawyers' since 2015 and 'Super Lawyers' since 2012. He has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer' and 'Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer by 'The National Trial Lawyers Association'. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum'...

John N. Demas is the founding partner of Demas Law Group, P.C., and has been exclusively representing injured victims for over twenty-five years. John is passionate about helping people and he has earned a stellar reputation in the community for his dedication and successful results for his clients. He has extensive trial experience with several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements including:

$9,750,000: Largest settlement in California for the wrongful death of a baby against the City of Sacramento
$4,500,000: Largest verdict for a personal injury motor vehicle case against the County of Sacramento.
$4,000,000: Largest settlement against Sacramento County CPS.
$2,500,000: Largest personal injury...

Since 1997, Mr. Young has represented plaintiffs involved in serious personal injury cases. Mr. Young has a strong background in litigation and appeals. In 2005, Mr. Young successfully argued a significant premises liability case on behalf of a seriously injured plaintiff before the California Supreme Court, Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grill (2005) 36 Cal.4th 224, which established that California merchants have a special relationship-based duty of care to protect their customers from the wrongful acts of other customers. Mr. Young also won an appeal in another premises liability case, Mata v. Mata (2003) 105 Cal.App.4th 1121, which involved...

Alan Ahdoot, a partner at Adamson Ahdoot LLP, is committed to serving as a powerful advocate for individuals dealing with various personal injury cases. Following the completion of his law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and successfully passing the California State Bar, Alan has maintained a strong passion for assisting individuals and championing the rights of those lacking the resources to pursue the justice they merit. This dedication has motivated him to concentrate his legal career on representing those who have suffered injuries and endured oppression. Within Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Alan aims to positively impact the lives of...

Since its opening, The Zinn Law Firm has resolved by settlement, trial or arbitration over 200 cases in their clients’ favor, and has obtained tens of millions of dollars on behalf of its injured clients. Mr. Zinn has developed into one of the most well-regarded and sought after trial lawyers representing injured persons in the Bay Area.