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BioTerry Buller was born in Cleveland Ohio in 1950, spent his childhood in Buffalo New York until his family moved to California when he was 12. He attended Serra high school in San Mateo and grew up in San Bruno.. As the oldest of seven children, he had to work in a gas station to support himself through college. He was the first in his family to graduate, magna sum laude, from San Francisco State University. He began a graduate school program in experimental psychology, but changed paths after a year to enter law school.. He went to law school at the University of San Francisco where he participated in law review, a participatory course at the California Atty. Gen.’s office and especially enjoyed acting as a mentor/tutor for special admission first-year students. He worked the last year of law school as a law clerk in a prestigious Oakland law firm specializing in personal injury cases. He became a member of the California State Bar December of 1976 and had his first personal injury trial in January of 1977. (He won the product liability case against Coca-Cola and has continued to receive client referrals from the East Bay community ever since). Terry has been exclusively representing persons who are the victims of negligence since 1976; medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, airplanes, motorcycles, boats, bicycles, pedestrians, workplace accidents, legal malpractice etc.. Areas of PracticeAuto AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsBoating AccidentsTrucking AccidentsPersonal InjuryWrongful DeathMaritime Personal InjuryInsurance Bad FaithBiking AccidentsPremises Liability/Slip and FallDog Bites/AttacksMedical Malpractice. Honors and Awards“AV” rating from Martindale-HubbellNorthern California Superlawyers. Professional ActivitiesState Bar of CaliforniaAlameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (Sustaining Member)American Association For JusticeAlameda County Bar Association (Interprofessional Committee; Lawyer Referral Service, former chairperson)Alameda County Superior Court, settlement Commissioner, arbitrator.. Community ActivitiesFounding member of Students Run Oakland, and outreach program or underserved students in Oakland schools.Running for a Better Oakland (RBO), mentor since the beginning of the program.Oakland Yellowjackets.. PersonalGrandfather of four boys.Lifetime runner.Road bike rider.

Described by one of his professors as “one of the most talented young trial lawyers he has ever seen,” Uzair Saleem’s calling has been clear early on. With a proven track record in personal injury law, finding justice for his clients is more than a career to him. It's his unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.. Uzair is a partner at Adamson Ahdoot and the head of their mass tort practice group. He helps clients win the most high-profile cases nationwide. Uzair has represented wildfire victims in the largest utility bankruptcy proceeding in United States history. His past team also led the National Prescription Opiate litigation. This $30 billion case was described by the New York Times as “the most complex litigation in the history of federal courts.”. At the University of California, Davis, Uzair was a national mock trial competitor and negotiations champion before graduating as one of the youngest in his class. He is a California State Bar member and is licensed to practice across California.

Scott Bonzell has practiced civil litigation since 1986. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (A.B., 1983) and the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1986), Mr. Bonzell has extensive experience in a broad range of litigation fields.. His current practice focuses on bodily injuries, construction defects, employment claims and insurance coverage disputes, including claims of insurance bad faith. He also represents clients in matters involving professional malpractice, police misconduct, real estate non-disclosure, unfair competition, and a wide array of commercial disputes.. Mr. Bonzell began his career as a defense lawyer, working at Popelka, Allard, McCowan & Jones (San Jose) and Gordon & Rees, LLP (San Francisco), where he was named partner in 1993. In that capacity, he represented clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Since 1997, however, his practice has primarily involved representation of persons seeking redress for injuries and other losses. His prior work as a defense lawyer makes Mr. Bonzell an especially skillful advocate on behalf of his clients.. Mr. Bonzell has represented clients in state, federal and appellate courts throughout California, and has tried cases in eight of the nine of the San Francisco Bay Area counties. He has also served as counsel in hundreds of arbitration proceedings. He has been recognized as one of Northern California’s “Super Lawyers” each year since 2010.. scott-debbieIn addition to his litigation work, Mr. Bonzell has often traveled overseas to conduct training in discovery, trial practice and mediation for insurance claims personnel in the London insurance market. He also regularly serves as a mediator to assist others in resolving their disputes short of trial.. Out of the courtroom, Mr. Bonzell devotes much of his time to coaching youth baseball. In 2006, he founded BALL Summer Camp, which provides summer baseball instruction and activities for hundreds of East Bay children each year. Mr. Bonzell lives in Oakland with his wife and their three sons.

I’ve practiced law in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 23 years and focus my practice on Estate Planning, Probate, and General Civil Litigation. I also represent injured individuals in personal injury claims.

Ms. Gholami received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She then received her Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating with honors. Ms. Gholami is a civil attorney, specializing in personal injury law. Her practice includes automobile accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, intentional torts, premises liability, products liability, catastrophic injuries, slip/trip and falls, sex abuse, and medical malpractice. She has obtained millions of dollars in settlements for her clients. Ms. Gholami has practiced in both state and federal courts throughout Northern California since 2004.

Saad Sweilem isn’t just an attorney. He’s a passionate advocate dedicated to defending those who need it most. A proud Muslim-American, Sweilem painfully witnessed the misrepresentation of his community following 9/11, inspiring his mission to empower marginalized people and champion civil rights.. He says “People talk about the voice of the voiceless, but I think everybody has a voice. Our job is to help them find that voice, tell their story, and guide them through the complex legal system, which is intimidating to people. Especially the more vulnerable and marginalized people who need our help the most.”. Before joining Adamson Ahdoot, Sweilem was a Deputy Public Defender at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. He worked with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a nonprofit grassroots civil rights group, where he enriched his community with classes, training, and workshops. The Bay Area native gained national acclaim and was awarded a Civil Rights Achievement Award by CAIR after he advocated for the heartbreaking plight of a young family separated due to harsh immigration policies. Sweilem is a member of the California State Bar and roots for Bay Area teams like the Warriors and the 49ers in his free time.

Astina Shakilyan is dedicated to guiding Californians in vulnerable positions through the overwhelming legal system. A first-generation Armenian-American and the proud daughter of immigrants, Shakilyan's personal experience of injustices within her community inspired her to pursue a career in personal injury law.. Describing her unwavering commitment to her clients, she says, “I take immense pride in advocating for those who are in vulnerable positions and making sure they know I will be there every step of the way.”. Before joining Adamson Ahdoot, Shakilyan served as a public defender at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. There, she fiercely advocated for her clients during arraignments, motion hearings, and jury trials.. Shakilyan graduated with honors from Southwestern Law School in 2021. She passed the California Bar the same year and is licensed to practice in all California state courts.

My clients greatly appreciate the communication, honesty and respect that I show them from the minute they walk in the door.  As a former insurance company attorney, I know their techniques for fighting cases, and I am able to help my clients navigate their way to achieve great results.. I received my B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982, and my J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986.  After working for large firms for several years, I opened my own law firm in downtown Berkeley in January 1994, handling exclusively plaintiffs' personal injury and insurance litigation.  I am very passionate about communicating with my clients and zealously representing their interests, as well as being involved in the plaintiff's bar.. I serve on the Board of Governors for Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) and Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (ACCTLA).  I am a member of American Association for Justice (AAJ), the State Bar of California, and the State Bar of Wisconsin.  I stay informed in my areas of emphasis by attending three days of seminars at the CAOC's Annual San Francisco Convention.  I also attend the ACCTLA's Annual Year In Review of the most recent breaking cases and changes in the law, along with numerous other continuing legal education seminars throughout the year.

MICHA STAR LIBERTY is a civil rights attorney specializing in litigating serious injury, civil rights, sexual abuse, and employment matters in both individual and class actions. She is a certified mediator with over 40 hours of training who performs mediation for the Contra Costa Superior Court. Micha Star Liberty is the founding partner of the Liberty law, a diverse legal practice representing plaintiffs in cases involving unlawful buisness and emplayment practices, personal injury and mass torts, defective products, civil rights, antitrust violations and consumer protection. Ms Liberty's clients include individuals, classes and/or groups of individuals and small buisnesses across the nation. Micha Star Libertry is dedicated to improving the circumstance of those harmed by the greed and thoughtless acts of the powerful.

Vanessa is an experienced Plaintiff's attorney that has litigated employment and personal injury cases against multiple Fortune 500 companies including but not limited to CVS Health, Chevron, Uber Technologies, Lyft, Kaiser, Wyndham Destinations, Walt Disney, Lockheed Martin, AT&T, General Mills, Genworth Financial, Whole Foods, and Sutter Health. Vanessa has obtained multiple six and seven figure resolutions on behalf of her clients. Vanessa utilizes a client-driven approach with each and every representation she takes on. She truly enjoys getting to know her clients, connecting with them on a personal level, and meaningfully involving them in the litigation process, so each client feels comfortable with the representation. She believes justice on behalf of her clients is best obtained through hard work, creative thinking, grit, compassion, and a strong attorney-client relationship.

Scott R. Herndon is a former Stanford faculty member and an attorney with experience at one of the nation’s largest law firms, with an impeccable track record in personal injury litigation.. His experience as a lawyer ranges from catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, to trucking, motorcycle, and cycling accidents, as well as products liability, including asbestos cases involving mesothelioma and other cancers.

Steven M. Bronson was named the Public Justice Foundation's "2012 Trial Lawyer of the Year", as well as the “2011 Lawyer of the Year” for the State of Missouri, by Missouri Lawyers Media.  He was also awarded as a 2013 San Diego Top Attorneys semi-finalist, a 2012 San Diego Young Attorneys Finalist, and a “2009 Lawyer of the Year Honoree” for the State of Missouri.  He is in private practice, representing injured consumers and victims.. Mr. Bronson represents children exposed to toxic substances, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and other toxins.  Recently, the trial of sixteen Plaintiffs’ cases for personal injuries due to toxic exposure to these chemicals resulted in a verdict of $ Million for the Plaintiffs.  The verdict is the largest collectible jury verdict in Missouri state history.. In 2009, Mr. Bronson was lead trial attorney in a case where a drunk driver caused a collision, seriously injuring Mr. Bronson’s client and killing his client’s fiancé and the father of their child.  The jury unanimously awarded $89,000, in damages.  He has also represented individuals who developed HIV and Hepatitis C after contaminated needles were used on them during routine blood draws.. His firm Smoger & Associates was appointed as class counsel in Plascencia v. Lending 1st Mortgage, LLC,  Jordan v. Paul Financial, Monaco v. Bear Stearns Residential Mortgage Corp., and In re: Wachovia Corp.  These cases involve representing consumers who were defrauded into purchasing Option ARM loans– the same loans that have brought the economy to the brink of economic collapse– originated using loan documents that failed to disclose, among other things, that the loans were guaranteed to cause the loan’s principal balance to increase, rather than decrease, with each payment made, resulting in a loss of equity in the home.. In addition to his private practice, Mr. Bronson volunteers his time to the public interest. In the past few years, he worked on amici briefs to the United States Supreme Court, supporting the positions of the editors of the New England Journal of Medicine in Wyeth v. Levine; the American Medical Association, American Cancer Society, and eight other national public health groups in Altria v. Good; and forty renowned marine biologists, lead by Jean-Michel Cousteau, in Exxon v. Baker.  He has also received awards for completing pro bono work in San Diego.. Mr. Bronson earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin— Madison, before he undertook graduate studies at California Western School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor’s Degree.  He is a member of the Bars of California, Missouri, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California.. DID YOU KNOW?. Actual or Compensatory Damages are intended to compensate for injuries or death. Compensation means "to balance the scales"—to match the amount of money with each of the harms and losses that the injury has caused.  Losses from injury may include the past, present and future loss of earnings, past and future medical expenses; long or short term mental disabilities, such as injuries to the brain resulting in loss of IQ, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, attention problems, hyperactivity; long or short term physical disabilities, such as paralysis, fractures, burns, cancer; disfigurement; the loss of capacity to enjoy life, lost opportunity, an increased risk of harm, and the pain, suffering, and mental anguish caused by these losses and the injury that was suffered.. Punitive Damages are included in a Jury Verdict to deter the responsible defendant and others from continuing or repeating similar wrongful conduct in the future. They are designed to punish for the great risk of potential harm caused by the defendant’s actions. In many states, 50% of the net verdict for Punitive Damages goes directly to the state's Victims Compensation Fund with the other half going to the plaintiff. The plaintiff’s portion is typically taxable income.

Tal Hassid, a nationally recognized personal injury attorney, co-founded EAccidents, APC, bringing his extensive legal acumen and experience to the firm since 2009. Renowned for his strategic negotiation skills and relentless pursuit of justice, Mr. Hassid has recovered millions for clients, consistently delivering maximum settlements in both straightforward and complex cases. His outstanding work in personal injury law has earned him numerous accolades, including a “Top 10 Attorney” in California by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and a "Top 40 Under 40" honor by The National Trial Lawyers. Beyond his legal prowess, Mr. Hassid is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and volleyball, and participates in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His professional affiliations include the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

For over 20 years, I built a successful law practice defending insurance companies and their clients in serious personal injury cases. Then, I had a profound realization. In 2008, I sat as a juror on a murder trial in Oakland, California. It gave me a new perspective on our justice system. When it was over, I knew I needed to make a change. Rather than defend big insurance, I knew I had to fight for people who have been seriously injured and need my help.. I don’t regret the time I spent “working behind enemy lines.” Because I have been on the other side, I know how to beat my opponents at their own game. Now, I use this insight to help my clients win.. I am a former college athlete, having swam and played water polo for the Golden Bears at UC Berkeley. My swimming career has given me invaluable strength and bravery when battling huge corporations with limitless resources.. I am a Super Lawyer, San Francisco Trial Attorney of the Year recipient, former President of the Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association, Adjunct Faculty Member, and Warrior who knows how to win for my deserving clients.. I have recovered multiple millions of dollars on behalf of my clients in cases involving wrongful death, motor vehicle, motorcycle, and trucking accidents, dog bite and dog knock down related incidents, traumatic brain injuries, pedestrian related incidents, construction site accidents, slip / trip and falls, cases against public entities, and many other complex actions.. For the past decade I have worked with attorney Ethan Wimert and paralegal Andrea Searby, both stellar legal advocates for our clients.. Call me for a free consultation. Let us see if we are a good fit.

Ready to personally represent you. Consultation is free and discreet.Call Now. Stephen Balukh was born and raised in the former Soviet Union. He attended Lviv State University and graduated with a master’s degree in science and engineering. He then received a Juris Doctor with Honors from Concord School of Law in Los Angeles, California. Stephen is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian. Currently, Stephen is the principal of Balukh Law, and he is a lawyer who never backs down from a good fight for justice. Stephen is a skilled and aggressive advocate for the rights of injured people and those whose rights are violated. He enjoys playing chess, traveling, kayaking, and hiking in his spare time.