Business Details
Your Rights, Our Priority: Trusted Personal Injury Representation in San Mateo
Law Office Of Gregory C Cattermole is a dedicated legal practice serving the San Francisco Bay Area and all of California. With over three decades of experience, our firm specializes in personal injury law, representing clients in civil cases, workers' compensation claims, and social security disability benefits. We provide comprehensive legal guidance from case inception through settlement, trial, and appeal. Our team, led by founding attorney Gregory Cattermole, combines deep expertise with a commitment to protecting clients' rights. Gregory, a Bay Area native and Santa Clara University graduate, has achieved numerous successful outcomes through litigation and negotiation.Our practice areas include motor vehicle injuries, premises liability, public transportation injuries, and wrongful death suits. We maintain active memberships in prestigious legal organizations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates. Our focus remains on delivering personalized advocacy and maximizing client compensation. We offer free consultations to help clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence.
Services
Motor Vehicle Injuries
Workers' Compensation
Social Security Insurance
Premises Liability
Public Transportation Injuries
Dog Bite Injuries
Burn Injuries
Pedestrian Accidents
Brain/Spinal Injury
Wrongful Death
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of personal injury litigation experience
- Our team handles all stages of legal proceedings from start to finish
- We focus on maximizing client compensation through proven strategies
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in top legal organizations
- We provide free, no-obligation case evaluations
Services
Motor Vehicle Injuries
We handle motor vehicle injury cases resulting from collisions, providing expert legal guidance to protect your rights and maximize compensation. Our team navigates insurance claims and litigation to secure fair settlements. With decades of experience, we advocate for clients injured through no fault of their own.
Workers' Compensation
Our firm specializes in workers' compensation cases, helping injured employees obtain rightful benefits. We guide clients through proper claim filing procedures and represent them in disputes with employers or insurance companies. Our experience ensures compliance with California's complex workers' comp regulations.
Premises Liability
We represent clients injured due to unsafe property conditions, holding property owners accountable for negligence. Our attorneys prove duty of care breaches and calculate fair compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Case outcomes depend on thorough investigation of accident circumstances.
Wrongful Death
Our team provides compassionate representation for families losing loved ones due to negligence. We pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages. Legal actions target responsible parties in motor vehicle, workplace, or premises liability fatalities.
Public Transportation Injuries
We handle injury claims against public transit agencies for accidents involving buses, trains, and other mass transportation. Our firm navigates complex government liability laws to secure compensation for medical treatment and recovery costs resulting from transit operator negligence.
People
Gregory C. Cattermole
Founding Attorney
Gregory Cattermole has practiced personal injury law since 1982, representing clients in state and federal courts. A Santa Clara University graduate, he specializes in motor vehicle collisions and workers' compensation cases. Active in legal organizations including the American Board of Trial Advocates, he has received multiple professional awards.
Joan Cotter
Attorney
Joan Cotter brings extensive legal experience to our personal injury practice. With California Bar #113094, she focuses on case strategy and client advocacy. Her background includes complex litigation support and direct client representation in injury claims.
Mason Martinez
Attorney
Mason Martinez contributes his legal expertise to our team with specialization in administrative law proceedings. Holding California Bar #341896, he assists clients with workers' compensation appeals and social security disability cases, ensuring proper benefit determinations.
Maureen Backman
Office Manager
Maureen Backman oversees daily office operations while providing legal support to attorneys. Her organizational skills ensure smooth case management from initial consultation through resolution, maintaining client communication throughout the legal process.
Teresa Stevenson
Paralegal
Teresa Stevenson supports our legal team with case preparation and documentation management. Her paralegal expertise streamlines evidence organization and court filing processes, contributing to efficient case progression and client service.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability, public transportation injuries, dog bites, burn injuries, pedestrian accidents, brain/spinal injuries, workers' comp claims, and wrongful death suits.
How much does a consultation cost?
We offer free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your case details and legal options with our experienced attorneys.
What if I can't afford legal representation?
Our firm works on contingency fee arrangements - you pay no upfront costs. We only collect fees if we successfully recover compensation for you.
How long do personal injury cases typically take?
Case duration varies based on complexity. We work efficiently to resolve matters through negotiation when possible, but prepare thoroughly for trial if necessary to protect your interests.
Can I file a workers' compensation claim myself?
While possible, we strongly recommend legal representation to ensure proper filing procedures and maximize your entitled benefits through the complex workers' comp system.
