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Schauman & Hubins is dedicated to helping people who have suffered severe or catastrophic injuries, or that have been harassed or discriminated against in the workplace. We have represented clients across the state recover money for medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of wages due to the negligence of others. We also enjoy helping people who suffer severe emotional distress due to workplace harassment or violence, including pregnancy, sex, race, and disability discrimination.

Jim Larsen received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1986. He has tried numerous jury and court cases and has argued at the appellate level in California and Oregon. Each of the partners of GJEL Accident Attorneys started their careers in public service, and while their cases have gotten larger and more complex along the way, that hasn't changed the firm's focus. GJEL clients don't pay a penny unless they win.. In it's April 2010 edition, Plaintiff Magazine named GJEL Accident Attorneys "one of the area's top civil litigation firms." The firm was also featured on the cover of San Francisco Magazine's "Best Lawyers in America" August 2009 edition. With over $600 million in verdicts and settlements, the firm is on every short list of top plaintiff's auto accident and personal injury law firms in California.

Jason O. Runckel is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury.  As a partner in O’Connor & Runckel & O'Malley LLP, Mr. Runckel regularly litigates personal injury claims, wrongful death actions, and defends clients in all misdemeanor and felony matters. As a 3rd generation Contra Costa County native, Mr. Runckel went to St. Isidore’s School in Danville and De La Salle High School in Concord.  He graduated from the University of California at Davis with degrees in Philosophy and American History.  In 1995, Mr. Runckel attended the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.  Mr. Runckel made the Law Review and the Dean’s list in 1996, 97, and 98.  He graduated from McGeorge with Honors, finishing at the top of his class.  Mr. Runckel is also a published author.  While attending McGeorge School of Law, Mr. Runckel published many articles in the Pacific Law Journal, including: Comment, Abuse It and Lose It: A Look at California’s Mandatory Chemical Castration, 28 Pac. L.J. 547 (1997); Ending a Prisoner’s Right to Have Personal Visits, 28 Pac. L.J. 772 (1997); and The Road to Redeveloping California’s Military Bases, 28. L.J. Pac 861 (1997).. From 1998 to 2007, Mr. Runckel held a position as a Deputy District Attorney in the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.  As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Runckel prosecuted thousands of cases and has tried over 70 jury trials ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Attempted Murder.  In addition to Mr. Runckel’s extensive adult jury trial experience, he has also tried over 75 juvenile trials including, First Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, Torture Causing Great Bodily Injury, Drive-By Shootings, and Witness Intimidation.. As a prosecutor for nearly 10 years, Mr. Runckel has been assigned to several specialized units including the “Three Strikes Unit” (in every case the criminal offender is facing life imprisonment), Criminal Street Gang Division, Drug Unit, Felony Trial Team, and Juvenile Unit.  Having handled numerous high-profile cases during his career as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Runckel is highly skilled in public relations and controlling the media.  Mr. Runckel also has substantial civil experience.  As part of his assignment with the Narcotics Unit at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Runckel handled all asset forfeiture cases in Contra Costa County.  He was responsible for all civil discovery, litigation, and trial work.  Between 1999 & 2000, Mr. Runckel participated in seizing well over a million dollars in asset forfeiture monies.Having negotiated thousands of cases with other lawyers and judges, Mr. Runckel has developed an acute ability to quickly assess the weakness and strengths of both criminal and personal injury cases.  Mr. Runckel’s analytical skills combined with his extraordinary negotiating abilities have been an immeasurable asset to the clients of O’Connor, Runckel & O'Malley.Mr. Runckel has practiced his entire career in the bay area.  He continues to live in the bay area with his wife and children and is actively involved in the community.

I was born in New Jersey, raised in Florida, and moved to California to go to law school.. I have been practicing in the personal injury field for over 15 years now. I enjoy personal injury cases because of the wide varierty of cases you see. I have handled everything from car accident cases to construction site accident cases.. As to my hobbies, I love the outdoors and am an avid surfer, snowboarder, and mountain biker.

Dan O'Malley (Judge Ret.) was born and raised in the East Bay. He comes from a family of eleven, all of whom settled in the Bay Area. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, including White Collar crime and Cal OSHA defense, Government Relations and Personal Injury. He also specializes in Mediation and Arbitration of complex and simple civil actions. He has litigated, mediated, presided over and supervised thousands of cases in these areas. Dan grew up in Contra Costa County, attended De La Salle High School and local college. He has been practicing law for the past 22 years, both as a Litigator and a Judge. Many of his family members are involved in the practice of law. His father, Bill O'Malley was the elected District Attorney, a Superior Court Judge and a Public Defender. His sister Nancy is the Chief Assistant District Attorney for Alameda County. His wife, Judge MaryAnn O'Malley is a former Deputy District Attorney and now a Judge with the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The couple was recently featured in Diablo Magazine as one of the East Bays' Power Couples.. As a Deputy District Attorney, Dan's assignments included the following: Homicide trial lawyer, Three Strikes trial lawyer, Juvenile trial lawyer as well as supervisor, Felony trial team lawyer, Misdemeanor and Felony charging deputy, Misdemeanor trial deputy as well as Supervisor, Law and Motion lawyer, Homicide Watch Search Warrant lawyer, Preliminary Hearing lawyer and supervisor, Special Operations (White Collar Crime, Civil Litigation, Environmental Crime, Consumer Fraud, Cal Osha Violations). As a Deputy District Attorney, Dan was regarded as a fierce trial lawyer. He tried many hundreds of cases including close to one hundred jury trials. He also evaluated and supervised thousands of cases, both criminal and civil. As a Judge, Department 13 (Dan's Department) presided over many civil and criminal trials. He personally mediated and settled hundreds of civil and criminal cases. He attended many educational classes with the California Judges Association as well as the Administrative Office of the Courts, California Judicial Education and Research, and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (Pepperdine University). In 2005 he was one of nineteen appointed to the California Judges Association Ethics Committee.. Dan was an instructor for the California District Attorneys Association statewide homicide investigators as well as local investigators. He annually taught Coping with Defenses in Homicide Cases, Evidence and Direct and Cross Examination as well as being published in the CDAA manual. Dan was Senior Instructor for the Los Medanos Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Academy) from 1988-2000. His topics included Laws of Arrest, Criminal Law, Laws of Evidence, Search and Seizure, Homicide, Crimes of Property and Persons, Miranda and Police Ethics. Dan was also an Instructor at Los Medanos, Diablo Valley and Contra Costa Colleges in the areas of civil and criminal law. Currently, he teaches Statewide Police Officers in the Institute of Criminal Investigation in Sacramento California.. In March 2000, Dan O'Malley was elected Judge of the Superior Court in Contra Costa County. Judge O'Malley's assignments included Supervising Judge of the Pittsburg Branch, Trial and Law and Motion, Proposition 36 Drug Court Supervisor. Dan then transferred to the Martinez Branch where he became the Criminal Calendar Supervisor. He handled all felony Dan's duties and accomplishments include Supervising Judge of the Pittsburg Branch of the Superior Court, Proposition 36 Supervisor, Trial and Law and Motion Judge, Criminal Felony Calendar and Trial Judge for the Martinez Branch and Civil Calendar and Trial Judge in Martinez. Judge O'Malley was a well respected by his colleagues on the bench as well as the litigants. He was honored by Recovery Happens for his outstanding work in helping litigants struggle through the Prop 36 and Drug Court litigation. Dan's extensive and unique experience has made him an invaluable representative for his clients. He understands the value of his client's cases. His credibility with Judges, Civil Litigators and Prosecutors affords his clients the best opportunity for justice. He is completely committed to giving the best representation to his clients.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Berkeley and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Berkeley and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Berkeley and surrounding areas.