CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
If you need to resolve a construction dispute, the attorneys at the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran can help. With more than 40 years of experience handling construction litigation, you can be confident in our ability to help you reach a resolution.
When individuals and businesses in Santa Rosa and throughout California turn to us, we think beyond the short-term. Often, decisions can have long-term consequences that need to be taken into consideration. That's what we will do.
Examples of Construction Litigation
Lawyers from our law firm represent all types of parties who become involved in construction litigation, including construction corporations, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, as well as residential and commercial property owners. Some examples of disputes we can resolve include:
- Construction defects
- Breach of contract
- Design flaws
- Subcontractor non-performance
- Mechanics liens, stop notices and bond claims
Construction Resolutions Based on Your Needs
How will your construction dispute be resolved? Before our attorneys answer that question, we will take the time to determine what your needs are. When we do answer the question, you can be confident that the answer we provide is one that is based specifically on your needs.
The most common methods of resolving construction litigation are:
- Negotiation: By carefully building our case, our hope is that the opposition will be clear about our position and willing to reach a compromise that meets your needs.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: With the cost and time involved in handling business litigation at trial, sometimes avoiding trial makes sense. Mediation and arbitration are two forms of alternative dispute resolution that may allow you to obtain a positive outcome without a trip to court.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Construction Litigation
Our lawyers can handle your construction dispute. Contact us today.
BUSINESS LITIGATION
Business disputes can derail an organization, and they are expensive and time-consuming. Even the best-structured and well-run business can become involved in conflicts through no fault of its own. At our Santa Rosa, California, law firm, we have helped businesses large and small respond to disputes initiated by competitors, employees, government agencies, and customers. We have litigated matters including breach of contract, shareholder and corporate disputes, disputes over product shipments, and the violation of a non-compete agreement by a former employee. We strive to resolve business disputes as efficiently as possible so our clients can get back to business.
Examples of Business Disputes
If your business has been sued, or if you need to take action against another entity, contact a business litigation attorney at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, P.C. We offer cost effective and timely business litigation services. Call us to schedule an initial consultation. We have helped businesses resolve disputes related to:
- Partnerships
- Shareholders
- Business dissolution
- Investment fraud
- Trade secrets
- Construction defects
- Employment contracts
- Vendor and supplier contracts
Typical Business Litigation Clients
Our clients have included high-tech companies, wineries, brokerage houses, closely held businesses, banks, construction companies, and retail establishments. We also serve non-profit clients such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa, the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, the Children's Village and other local non profits. Our business practice is founded upon our understanding of the individual needs and long term goals of each of our varied clients.
At Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, P.C., we are committed to our clients' success. Our goal is to help our clients resolve their disputes with the minimum of disruption and cost, allowing them to return to their core business. Contact a business lawyer at our Santa Rosa, California, law firm to discuss the legal needs of your business.
PERSONAL INJURY
For more than 40 years Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro and Moran has represented victims of accidents and tragedies including auto crashes, big rig truck collisions, bicycle and motorcycle crashes, construction site injuries, cases involving dangerous roadways, premises related injuries including slip and falls and trip and fall injuries, cases involving defective and dangerous products, animal attacks and recreational injuries including skiing and boating accidents. Our clients have suffered all manner of injuries including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, cosmetic disfigurement, fractures, neurologic injuries and other serious, life threatening conditions. We have represented dozens of families who have lost loved ones in wrongful death cases.
We have the experience and resources to litigate and try these cases. We have litigated cases throughout California and by special admission in other states. We have tried cases in most of the northern California counties including Sonoma, Solano, Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco, as well as Los Angeles. Our attorneys serve in leadership positions in the local bar association, local trial lawyer organizations, are members of invitation only trial lawyer organizations and often serve as presenters teaching other attorneys regarding trial preparation, mediation and trial.
We make every effort to treat our clients as we would like to be treated. We provide prompt communication, thorough education and intense preparation for everything our clients experience in their cases. We never lose sight of the fact the cases belong to our clients, not to the law firm.
We believe it is typically in our clients' interest to resolve cases without the uncertainty of a trial. However we prepare all cases as if they will proceed to trial and are prepared to try our clients' cases if necessary. As a result, most of our cases resolve, after thorough preparation, before trial.
We have achieved superior results throughout our years of handling injury cases. We have obtained some of the largest settlements and awards in northern California. Please see our results page.
We handle all injury cases on a contingency fee basis meaning our fees are a percentage of the recovery. We typically advance the costs of preparing and presenting cases. We are selective in the cases we handle in order to give proper attention to each client and each case.
Our years of experience have taught us our clients go through difficult times physically, emotionally and financially. We are mindful and respectful of the difficulties our clients have, beyond the four corners of their case.
Contact us today to discuss your potential case at (707) 544-5858 or E-mail us today. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Take a look at our track record and results on our results page. We look forward to assisting you and your family.
CIVIL LITIGATION
When you are involved in a dispute related to any civil matter, such as business or personal injury / wrongful death, it is important to understand your rights. At our Santa Rosa law firm, our attorneys have many years of civil litigation experience. Known for our client-focused services, we take the time to advise clients about their rights, their options, and the possible outcomes in any civil matter. For more information about our California civil litigation practice, contact us at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, P.C., to schedule an initial consultation.
Examples of Civil Litigation
With more than 100 years of collective experience, our attorneys are skilled at developing cases, presenting evidence, and advocating for clients before a judge or jury. We also know when arbitration, mediation, facilitation, mini-trials, and private judging is in our client's best interest. Our lawyers routinely handle matters such as:
- Employee Discrimination Claims
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Product Liability / Dangerous Products
- Corporate, Shareholder, and Partnership Disputes
- Public Contracts and Governmental Regulation
- Probate and Estate Matters
- Construction Disputes
Trial Experience, Discovery Referees, and Published Author on Civil Discovery
Our years of experience and trial practice allows us to analyze issues and risks and present our clients with options based on that analysis. Judges in Sonoma County and Mendocino County have appointed one of our attorneys Tad Shapiro, as a discovery referee. Our attorneys have also served as judge pro tem, presiding over jury trials, settlement conferences and court calendars.
Our level of experience and knowledge sets us apart from our colleagues in other firms and gives our civil litigation clients an advantage. Whether you need a real estate attorney or a personal injury lawyer, contact our Santa Rosa law firm, Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, P.C. Let us put our years of experience to work for you.