Dana Point Personal Injury Lawyers

Founded HainesLaw 2006. Currently with 1 of counsel attorney.

The firm handles cases in personal injury [emphasis on motorcycle accidents], business disputes, collections, employment matters and elder/dependent adult abuse.

Heavy emphasis on litigation.

Mr. Haines averages 5 jury trials per year.

Matthew Shapiro is a dedicated attorney and a zealous advocate who has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Matthew Shapiro welcomes difficult cases and prides himself on civility while aggressively pursuing the best interest of his clients. Matthew Shapiro represents clients against third parties as well as uninsured/underinsured claims for personal injuries and wrongful death. Matthew Shapiro represents any person or unborn baby who has been seriously injured or killed due to unreasonable conduct of others including medical negligence. Matthew Shapiro's cases also involve auto, moto, boat, or truck accidents; dangerous conditions and roadways; construction accidents; slip and falls,...

Mark Waecker was admitted to practice law in October 1978 and has, since that time, been a member of the California State Bar, in continuously good standing. His stellar experience inside the criminal process field for over 35 years has served American, Korean, Chinese and Spanish speaking clientele all with a high-level of successful custom-designed defenses. Mark has devoted decades to improving his skills and calls upon reputable experienced resources to design a strategy for each client.

In his 25 years as a civil trial lawyer, Mr. Dinsmore has represented hundreds of injured clients, obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on their behalf. Mr. Dinsmore’s practice involves serious personal injury (auto, pedestrian, motorcycle, dangerous condition of property, and government claims), breach of contract and other business disputes, fraud, debt collection, employment disputes including wrongful termination and sexual harassment, defamation, and civil rights violations. Mr. Dinsmore graduated with honors (cum laude) from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1990. After gaining broad civil litigation experience as an associate for 4 years with Black &...

David R. Miller is the founder of Miller & Steele Law Firm and a seasoned personal injury attorney in Carlsbad, CA. Mr. Miller has been dedicated to all aspects of personal injury litigation since 1978. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1973 with a degree in accounting and then attended the University of San Diego Law School, graduating in 1977. He always wanted to be an attorney to be able to help people whom others were trying to take advantage of in a legal setting. He’s been doing so for his entire career and has always believed that his...

Daniel Ferris practices with Kirk Law Group. Kirk Law Group has been protecting your rights for 10 years. Daniel does a wide range of practice fields that can accommodate the needs of clients. If you need assistance with your legal matters contact Kirk Law Group at 951-784-4160.

Mr. Kennedy brings a varied background to his expertise in personal injury law: banking, retail, teaching and military. He speaks both Spanish and French, having served at NATO in Perris, France. He knows slip and fall/trip and fall cases, having spent 10 years in the supermarket business and attending USC on a scholarship from Lucky Stores. HE PERSONALLY VISITS EVERY ACCIDENT SITE! Mr. Kennedy comes from an Irish Boxing family which justifies the email address, "lawyerswhofight"! He loves his work and looks forward to helping people any time, any where! Call for a...

Thom loved pursuing his legal education and is thrilled to put his knowledge to use in the personal injury world. He most looks forward to protecting the financial interests of children who’ve been injured.

Thom Bunnell has worked for Harris Personal Injury Lawyers in the Oceanside office for nearly two years. Thom earned his undergraduate degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. During his time at BYU, Thom published an article in BYU’s academic student journal, Studia Antiqua. He then received his Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law where he graduated Cum...

Our office is well-versed in many areas of practice. We will not advocate for you in an area we are not experienced in. Our team brings a diverse background to the table, allowing us to advocate for you in many areas of law. This gives the Law Offices of Thomas R. Chapin an edge when dealing with complex legal matters. Often, more than one area of expertise is required. No need to hire a multitude of attorneys. We can provide you with comprehensive legal support in many areas.

With a deep commitment to justice and a track record of success, Jeff Yates is a dedicated personal injury attorney who fights for the rights of those injured due to negligence. Focusing on vehicle accidents, motorcycle crashes, dog attacks, bicycle and e-bike accidents, and trip and fall cases, Mr. Yates provides compassionate yet aggressive representation to ensure clients receive the compensation they deserve. Understanding the physical, emotional, and financial toll an accident can take, Mr. Yates approaches each case with personalized attention, strategic advocacy, and relentless pursuit of justice. Whether negotiating settlements or taking cases to trial, Devoted Injury Lawyers, Inc....

Scott Liljegren prides himself on an unrivaled work ethic that he believes was fostered during his upbringing in the Midwest. During this time, Mr. Liljegren eared a B.A. in Economics from the University of Missouri and his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law. While at law school, he excelled early as he was published twice in Law Review on top of receiving multiple awards during his competing for the Moot Court and Trial Advocacy teams in regional and national competitions. After graduation, he went on to serve in the Navy J.A.G. program serving as an attorney for the 3-Star...

Alise began her career in law school with the intention of helping those with limited resources. While attending law school, she pursued this career goal by becoming one of thirteen selected from her class to join the California Innocence Project. This experience solidified her desire to help those in need, provide a voice to her clients and seek justice.

Alise is a compassionate professional who keeps her clients well informed and supported during what can be the most physically and emotionally exhausting times of their lives. Alise’s ability to think outside the box, attention to detail, and experience with large bureaucracy...

Attorney David Rubin is a California personal injury and criminal defense lawyer. Based out of Carlsbad, California, Attorney Rubin represents individuals throughout San Diego County. David represents individuals in motor vehicle accident, dog bite, premises liability, and defective product cases. He also represents individuals in DUI, violent crime, theft, vehicular crime, drug crime, weapons crime, property crime, fraud, probation violation, and white-collar crime cases.

As the founder of the JLF Firm, Mr. Fayngor always knew that he wanted to fight for the rights of injured victims. People who were hurt through the negligence of others, only to be later told they were not hurt enough or their life was not valuable enough to warrant fair compensation. During his time at Whittier Law School, Mr. Fayngor worked at multiple personal injury based law firms, honing his skill and advocating on behalf of injured clients. This provided him with a wide range of experience and strategies that he draws from daily to help maximize his clients'...

I use the law to fight for the maximum compensation available for injured people, and to prevent them from being taken advantage of by insurance carriers, business entities, and the legal system. I've taken multiple cases from inception to trial verdict during my 8+ years of experience as a litigation attorney. I served a four-year tour in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning two meritorious promotions and a Navy Achievement Medal. Savage Law handles all personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, slip & falls, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. If you or a family member has been...

Ed Nield is the principal and partner of the Nield Law Group APC with his wife/partner, Gabrielle De Santis Nield, and has over 35 years litigation experience. Mr. Nield has experience litigating life-changing catastrophic injury claims, whether arising out of medical malpractice, automobile, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, premises liability, dog bites or wrongful death. Mr. Nield, along with the Nield Law Group team, is dedicated to fighting for justice for victims who have suffered from the wrongful actions of others and strives to reach the maximum recovery for those victims.

Ed and Gabrielle Nield have a unique perspective and advantage to...

I am a San Diego native and have been a trial attorney here since 2005. During that time my practice has focused on assisting those who have been injured in resolving their claims. We are focused on bringing compassion and understanding along with our legal expertise. It is my job to tell my client's story and I do that by getting to know them and connecting with them so I fully understand not just the nature of their injuries, but how those injuries have impacted their lives. https://www.padillalawgroup.com/attorney/padilla-jeffrey-m-esq/

I began my legal career in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and have accumulated 12 years of courtroom experience across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. This extensive background has provided me with a deep understanding of the legal landscape in these areas. My colleagues, Attorneys Laura Chaidez and Wendy Harris also started their careers in Riverside, San Bernardino and L.A. counties and are well-versed in managing cases in these regions as well as in Orange County. We are all trial attorneys at The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan, focusing on litigation for the firm. Our...

For over thirty years, attorney Fred J. Knez has been representing individuals and corporations in serious personal injury and business litigation (plaintiff and defendant). Attorney Knez graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California in 1979, was a member of the Honor Board and Law Review, admitted to practice law in California in 1980, admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court in 1981, admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1983, and in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984. Attorney Knez began his private practice in 1984.

I graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1980. I am proud of the thousands of clients that I have been able to assist in the past 40 years. Many have been Spanish speaking and from disadvantaged communities. I have had the pleasure of obtaining multimillion dollar verdicts for my clients. I have also represented clients with much smaller claims, yet I keep all my clients well informed of the progress on their legal matter and meet frequently with them. In addition to my personal injury practice, I also have a thriving criminal defense practice.
Last year my daughter,...

Gerald Marcus began his career as a licensed private investigator, developing and preparing personal injury cases for one of the largest personal injury law firms in Los Angeles County at the time. His investigative work (1980-1986) overlapped with his time at the Southern California Institute of Law (1982-1985) at the Ventura Colleges of Law campus. There, Mr. Marcus’ work earned him honors from the Sandra O’Connor society.
In 1987, Mr. Marcus founded The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus and the Professional Accident Injury Network, Inc. (P.A.I.N.), to represent accident victims. Both are run according to his...

Mark Russ is one of the premiere young criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. Part of a 6-lawyer team at Shouse Law Group, Mark has successfully helped clients to secure case dismissals in numerous DUI, misdemeanor and felony cases.

Mark practices extensively at the Los Angeles Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, the Torrance Courthouse, the Inglewood Courthouse, the Compton Courthouse and the Long Beach Courthouse. He works closely with each of his clients, devising custom-tailored strategies to keep them out of jail and to keep their records clean.

The founding shareholder of Dillon Miller Ahuja & Boss, LLP, Mr. Dillon’s practice focuses on complex litigation matters, with an emphasis on business and commercial litigation, real estate matters, personal injury, and contract disputes. Mr. Dillon also advises the firm’s varied corporate and business clients in strategies to limit exposure to litigation through business policies, contract drafting and employment practices.

Attorney Kian Mottahedeh received his JD from Whittier College School of Law with an emphasis in Business Law. He received his BA degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. During law school, Attorney Mottahedeh held leadership positions in the Jewish Law Student Association and participation in Moot Court competition. Over the course of his career, Kian has represented some 1,500 consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Attorney Mottahedeh has successfully negotiated the removal of judgment liens and second mortgages on behalf of countless clients throughout Los Angeles. Attorney Mottahedeh has also represented several...

C. Tracy Kayser is an associate attorney who is experienced in civil defense litigation. Ms. Kayser joined Fernandez and Lauby LLP as an associate attorney in 2007. She completed her undergraduate degree from California State University at Pomona. Before attending law school, Ms. Kayser was a real estate agent selling single family residential commercial real estate. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2001. Since being admitted to the bar, Ms Kayser has defended a wide variety of cases in personal injury, products/premises liability, construction defect, general business law, civil rights cases and has...

John V. Bell received his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law in New York and has been admitted to practice in both New York and California. He is J&Y Law Firm's senior trial lawyer with over 33 years of trial experience.