1362 Pacific Avenue, 2nd Floor | Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 831-429-6391
1362 Pacific Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 831-429-6391
Other Civil Litigation
Financial Fraud & Ponzi Schemes
When investments turn out to be illusions, the financial and emotional toll can be devastating. We represent individual investors, institutional groups, and victims of sophisticated financial fraud, affinity fraud, and Ponzi schemes. Our team works alongside forensic accountants to trace assets, uncover hidden funds, and identify all liable parties—including complicit third parties like banks, brokers, and accounting firms.
Ownership Dispute
RICO (Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations)
Civil RICO actions are among the most powerful—and complex—tools in the legal system. Originally designed to dismantle organized crime, civil RICO statutes allow plaintiffs to sue enterprises that engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, such as mail fraud, wire fraud, or extortion. We have the resources and analytical precision required to build these highly technical, multi-layered cases.
Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse targets our most vulnerable and can take many forms—from predatory scams and the misuse of powers of attorney to undue influence by caretakers or unscrupulous financial advisors. We step in decisively to halt the abuse, protect the victim, and restore what was wrongfully taken. We can assist with undue influence claims, estate/will forgery, caretaker theft, and predatory annuities or investments.
Civil Fraud
If you have suffered significant financial loss because a person or business intentionally deceived you, you have a legal right to compensation. We litigate civil fraud cases involving misrepresentation, active concealment, and deceit in both personal and high-stakes commercial transactions. We are able to assist with matters such as fraudulent inducement (being tricked into signing a contract), intentional misrepresentation, and fraudulent concealment of material facts.
Construction Defects
Whether you are a commercial property owner facing structural failures or a developer dealing with a flawed build, construction disputes require a deep understanding of engineering, architecture, and insurance law. We work with leading industry experts to identify defects, determine liability, and pursue the necessary funds for proper remediation. Construction defects can include, but not limted to: substandard workmanship, architectural design flaws, soil/foundation instability, water intrusion, and defective building materials.
Breach of Contract
A contract is only as good as the parties' willingness to uphold it. When a business partner, vendor, landlord, or client fails to meet their obligations, it can paralyze your operations and damage your bottom line. We handle high-stakes contract disputes with a focus on swift, favorable resolutions—whether through aggressive negotiation, arbitration, or courtroom litigation. Commercial lease disputes, partnership dissolutions, non-compete violations, supply chain failures, and material breaches are just a few of the cases we can assist you with.
Personal Injury
A sudden accident can change your life in an instant. If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligence, we fight to ensure that insurance companies do not shortchange you. We handle the complex legal and administrative burdens so you can focus entirely on your physical recovery. We can assist you in securing compensation for current and future medical bills, lost earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering.