Monterey County Personal Injury Lawyers

John T. Bell is a 1998 graduate of University of California-Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Bell practices in the following areas of law: criminal defense, personal injury, insurance disputes, civil rights, and special bus certificates. Mr. Bell served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Carl Vinson prior to becoming an attorney.

An associate attorney at The Dolan Law Firm, PC, Cristina is a forceful, passionate, and skilled advocate for the injured. In 2017, Super Lawyers recognized Cristina as a Rising Star among Northern California attorneys.

At the Dolan Law Firm, Cristina has successfully represented clients in a wide range of individual personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, including:
bicyclists, motorcycle riders, and car drivers seriously injured due to the fault of another vehicle owner;
individuals who suffered fractures, concussions, or spinal injuries from slipping and falling at poorly maintained properties and stores;
special needs students subjected to abuse by those entrusted with their education; and
victims...

My mission is to promote justice and equality, using existing laws and creating additional laws to protect people's constitutional rights.

I have a general civil practice, emphasizing real estate, personal injuries and collections. I presently have cases in San Joaquin, Alameda, Santa Clara and Stanislaus counties. As a sole practitioner I am the attorney who handles all aspects of all of my cases. I have 39 years experience, and I try to settle cases when possible, otherwise I try to get the best results without unnecessary problems and costs.

Practicing maritime law for 49 years. Handled both Jones Act and Longshore & Harborworkers claims. Over 75 trials to completion. Many 7 figure verdicts and settlements. Voted best Northern California maritime attorney (2003) by the Recorder. AV rated. Also handled and litigated major trucking accident cases resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements.

Elinor Leary is the team leader of the Leary Trial Team which handles complex cases that involve life-altering injuries or death. The Leary Trial Team has expertise with cases that involve construction and worksite injuries, defective products, dangerous property conditions, negligent security, car and truck collisions, and incidents that involve pedestrians and bicyclists. Ms. Leary has tried cases to verdict as well as reached large settlements in numerous other cases, including cases listed in The Recorder’s “Top Settlements” publications.

Ms. Leary was a public defender in Alameda County and has been a clinical professor at the University of San Francisco School...