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Tim Prince is an established attorney in San Bernardino where he has been practicing law for over 25 years.  He has represented individuals, businesses and public entities, and he has served as Judge Pro Tempore for the San Bernardino Superior Court.. Tim attended San Bernardino public schools, and his children attended the same elementary school he attended.   His father served as elected City Attorney from 1959-87, the longest serving elected official in the City’s history.. Tim ran for public office in 1998, making the run-off for Mayor of San Bernardino and became the Democratic Nominee for Congress in 2008.  He chaired the opposition to a city ballot measure that was defeated and participated in the successful recall of San Bernardino's City Attorney in 2013.. He was honored as a Citizen of Achievement by the League of Women Voters in 2009.  His law firm, Tomlinson & Prince, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015.

Gavin Long has a wide range of jury trial experience in cases from murder and fraud to medical malpractice in state and federal courts. For example, just in the last year, has taken eight personal injury cases to trial and has obtained verdicts above the defendant's offer in all six trials, beat the plaintiff's CCP 998 in three of the trials and "busted" the defendant's insurance policy in three of the trials.. Long was also appointed to the Consumer Attorneys of California's (CAOC) Board of Governors and sits on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Most recently, he was admitted as a member into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an honor bestowed only on the most elite group of lawyers in the nation.. Long is a member of the top 1 percent of attorneys in the nation who are members in this oldest and most prestigious organization in the country. Long has also won the honor of Top Gun, Trial Lawyer of the Year 2016 with the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.

Stephen J. Estey, founding partner of Estey & Bomberger, LLP,  considers personal injury law to be his true calling and is always enthusiastic when it comes to helping his clients obtain justice. Stephen’s practice is focused on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death law, and he personally has had particular success in this arena, having recovered countless multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.  Estey has extensive legal experience in the negotiation, settlements and litigation of various types of serious injury matters, including car accident claims, truck & big rig accident claims and bus accident claims, insurance contract disputes and insurance bad faith claims. He is committed to providing the highest quality of legal services for clients.. One of Estey's specialties over the last decade or so has been "institutional" child sex abuse cases, meaning the child was in the care of a school, sports club, day care or church at the time they were abused.  "My goal," Estey says, "is to take the blame and shame these survivors are feeling, and redirect it back to those institutions that failed to protect them in the first place."  Estey's first such case, in which he obtained a $30 million verdict, offered his first glimpse into the lifelong effects of childhood sex abuse, and he points out that institutions take note of large verdicts because it affects their bottom line, prompting changes in policies and proceures that keep our children safer in the long run.. Estey enjoys the challenges of complex cases and the satisfaction of helping victims recover the compensation they deserve.  An advocate of consumers’ rights, Stephen has been involved in several published appellate opinions, Morris v. DeLaTorre (2005) 36 Cal 4th 260 and Cervantes v. United States of America (9th Cir. 2003) 330 F. 3d 1186, both of which have changed laws in favor of consumers. Prior to founding Estey & Bomberger with his partner Mike Bomberger, Stephen worked in the insurance industry – an experience that differentiates him from many other personal injury attorneys and gives him a unique understanding in litigating serious injury claims.. Over the years, Estey has frequently been called upon to speak to the media on various complex litigation issues. He has been awarded numerous professional designations including an AV-Rating by Martindale Hubbell.  He is also an MCLE lecturer for Consumer Attorneys of California.. Estey is also a popular presenter and guest speaker at organizations including the Color of Child Welfare Conference in Mlwaukee, the East Los Angeles Women's Center, the San Diego International Conference on Child & Famly Maltreatment, and the Victims of Crimes seminars sponsored by the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Christopher T. Aumais is a seasoned attorney with a diverse practice focusing on product liability, toxic torts, premises liability, breach of contract, commercial torts, intellectual property, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Known for his unwavering dedication and ethical approach, Mr. Aumais has successfully advocated for clients who have endured significant physical and emotional harm. Notably, he has secured substantial verdicts for individuals impacted by financial deceit and negligence, including multimillion-dollar outcomes. He has represented high-profile cases such as Brian Stow against the Dodgers and has been instrumental in litigation involving former NFL players with traumatic brain injuries. As a member of the G|K team, he played a key role in a $400 million settlement against a major oil corporation. Fluent in both French and English, Mr. Aumais]has a global perspective on legal matters, having studied law in multiple countries. His extensive trial experience has resulted in numerous seven-figure jury verdicts, aiding his clients in reclaiming their quality of life.

Earl attended the University of Southern California from 1982-1986 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Mr. Schurmer received his Juris Doctorate in 1991 from Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles. Mr. Schurmer is admitted to practice law in all of the State and Federal Courts in California and is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles, American Trial Lawyers Assocation and the Ventura and Santa Barbara County Bar Associations. Mr. Schurmer is a past participant and member of the Santa Barbara and Ventura Inns of Court. He has and continues to act as Judge Pro Tem at the Ventura and Santa Barbara Superior Courts as a settlement officer and has acted as an arbitrator in numerous cases throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.. Mr. Schurmer began his professional career as an associate attorney at the law firm of Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennet, an insurance defense firm in Los Angeles that specialized in defending all types of personal injury actions. Mr. Schurmer handled all aspects of litigation and gained extensive experience. He also had substantial dealings with insurance company managers and adjusters relating to value determinations and resolution of claims.. In 1993 he moved to Santa Barbara to practice law with his father at the Law Offices of Schurmer & Drane. Since that time he has handled all types of personal injury and wrongful death actions from the initial client meeting to verdict. He has handled hundreds of arbitrations and has tried numerous cases to verdict in matters ranging from automobile accidents to complex medical malpractice and wrongful death claims.. Earl and his wife Rhonda have been married for 22 years. They currently reside in Santa Barbara and are raising three children.

For over twenty years, Bradford D. Brown has been a successful Santa Barbara personal injury attorney, earning the trust and respect of clients, colleagues and judges alike. A professional in personal injury law, Brown is described as “aggressive, yet very civil” – a personable and intelligent attorney who is compassionate and easy-to-talk to; yet steadfastly determined to win satisfaction for each and every client he represents. “I want to make sure my clients are compensated adequately for their injuries or loss. I can’t give them their health back, I can’t take away the damages; but the law recognizes they’re entitled to compensatory damages and I intend to get them as much money as I can; to get them back on their feet and into society as fast as possible, so they can get on with life.” – Bradford Brown, Santa Barbara Personal Injury Attorney

Danielle De Smeth has experience with a wide range of legal matters, from personal injury to complex environmental litigation to criminal law.. No matter the case, Danielle fiercely represents her clients in court.  While working for Bamieh & De Smeth, Danielle has represented clients through jury verdict.   Prior to joining B&D, Danielle investigated and prosecuted criminal matters through jury verdict at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.  Before that she worked in civil litigation and boutique law firms practicing environmental, personal injury and employment litigation.  Learn more at. Raised in Ventura, Danielle loves the Central Coast.  She works to better her community through many volunteer and leadership roles.  Outside of work, Danielle enjoys hiking, swimming, and exploring, often with her labrador rescue, Stella Bella.

Kristina “Kristie” Sager is the founder of the Law Office of Kristina L. Sager and serves as of counsel at Demas Law Group, P.C. After close to fifteen years of insurance defense practice at AV rated Sacramento firms, she is now utilizing her considerable advocacy skills, passion, and stellar reputation to represent the interests of injury victims. Her practice focuses primarily on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, products and premises liability, slip, trip and falls, and wrongful death.. Kristie graduated from California State University of Chico with a B.A. in Political Science. During her time at Chico State, Kristie was the Administrative Director of the Community Legal Information Center on top of working full time, and playing both softball and hockey. Her unwavering work ethic continued when she was accepted into McGeorge School of Law as she was able to attend law school full time while also working for a highly regarded personal injury firm in Sacramento. She earned her Juris Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law in 2006 and began her legal career as a Public Defender, where she honed her advocacy skills before moving into the private sector in the area of civil defense.. Kristie was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2007 and is licensed to practice law in both state and federal courts. She is a member of the State Bar of California, the Sacramento County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of Sacramento, Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, Women Lawyers of Sacramento, Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court, and SacLEGAL.. In addition to practicing law, Kristie is also a published author. When Kristie is not practicing law or working on her next novel, she enjoys spending time with her wife and dogs, playing ice hockey, curling up with a book, watching sports, and binging on Netflix and Hulu.

Stuart’s legal career has been focused largely on class action, mass torts, and other complex litigation. In private practice and acting as court-appointed counsel in high profile cases, he works tirelessly to see that justice is served. He has been particularly successful in cases involving:. Stuart has gained various accolades for his work through the years, such as inclusion in the Northern California Super Lawyers list and being named Top Lawyer by Sacramento Magazine. As a partner at Kershaw Talley Barlow, Stuart brings his extensive litigation experience and unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of the injured and wronged.. Notable Settlements & Verdicts

Amanda N. Cajen is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt where she practices personal injury law.

We are a family owned law firm that is focused on actually helping people.  In addition to working our hardest to secure the compensation our clients deserve, we also do everything we can to make the process more human and less intimidating.. For more than 24 years, our firm has been committed to delivering the results people need after they have been injured.  From our experience, we know the distressing time people face after an accident has left them seriously injured.  Medical issues are first and foremost, but money issues often follow and complicate people's efforts to get a handle on what they need to do to recover the lives they were living before the accidents.

I have practiced law for 42 years and done a variety of practices with my wife including criminal defense, personal injury defense, unlawful detainers etc.  I have conducted over 500 trials including criminal, and civil maters and jury trials.  We have focused our practice on doing serious personal. injury cases including fractures, death, surgery etc.  We have the lowest fees in the industry starting at 25% contingency fees.  We also have a partnership with with one of the larges personal injury firms in the State of California where our daughter Aimee works tha enables us to handle the largest kind of cases in our practice areas.