Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Pleasanton Personal Injury & Business Law Attorney
For over 45 years, our firm has provided trusted legal representation to clients throughout the East Bay. Our principal attorney brings extensive litigation experience to personal injury, business disputes, and employment law matters. We prioritize client needs through personalized service and open communication while maintaining a strong track record in both trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. Our practice combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to achieving practical solutions that protect our clients' interests. With a Martindale-Hubbell AV peer rating reflecting our professional excellence, we serve clients across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.Our approach balances aggressive courtroom representation with cost-effective mediation strategies when appropriate. We specialize in complex personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths while also advising businesses on dispute prevention. Our employment law practice protects workers' rights under both California and federal statutes. Located in Pleasanton, we maintain strong community ties while serving clients throughout the Bay Area. Our reputation for integrity and results has been built through decades of dedicated client service.
Services
Personal Injury
Business Litigation
Employment Law
Mediation Services
Products Liability
Wrongful Termination
Premises Liability
Contract Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined legal experience in civil litigation
- Our principal attorney maintains a Martindale-Hubbell AV peer rating
- We provide free initial consultations for all personal injury cases
- We serve clients throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
- Our practice combines trial advocacy with alternative dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from car accidents, truck crashes, and dangerous property conditions. Our practice handles catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims with a focus on proving negligence and securing fair compensation. With extensive trial experience, we pursue maximum damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering while also exploring settlement options when appropriate.
Business Litigation
Our firm handles business disputes involving contracts, real estate, and employment matters. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation while providing preventive counsel to help businesses avoid future conflicts. With experience in complex contract interpretation and business torts, we protect client interests through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods tailored to each case's specific needs.
Employment Law
We advocate for employees facing discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination under California and federal laws. Our practice covers all protected categories including race, gender, and disability while addressing wage disputes and workplace safety issues. With deep knowledge of FEHA and Title VII protections, we help clients navigate complex employment law matters and seek appropriate remedies.
Mediation Services
As trained mediators, we facilitate negotiated settlements for civil disputes while maintaining strict neutrality. Our mediation practice leverages decades of litigation experience to help parties find common ground and reduce legal costs. We specialize in mediating business conflicts, personal injury claims, and employment disputes while preserving relationships and avoiding courtroom uncertainties.
Products Liability
We handle cases involving injuries from defective products through strict liability claims against manufacturers and distributors. Our practice covers design defects, manufacturing flaws, and inadequate warnings while working with technical experts to prove product failures. We pursue compensation for medical costs and other damages resulting from consumer product defects while navigating complex multi-jurisdictional litigation when necessary.
People
Stephen M. Fuerch
Principal Attorney
With over 45 years of experience, Mr. Fuerch specializes in personal injury, business litigation, and employment law. He maintains a Martindale-Hubbell AV peer rating and has successfully represented clients in complex civil matters throughout the East Bay. His practice balances trial advocacy with mediation expertise to achieve optimal client outcomes.
James Schwartz
Attorney
Mr. Schwartz assists clients in personal injury and business litigation matters, leveraging his legal experience to support case strategy and client communication. He works closely with Mr. Fuerch to ensure comprehensive representation for all clients while maintaining focus on achieving favorable resolutions through negotiation or litigation.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all major personal injury cases including car accidents, truck crashes, premises liability, medical malpractice, and defective product injuries throughout the East Bay region.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all personal injury cases to evaluate your situation and discuss potential legal options without upfront costs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties including Pleasanton, Oakland, Fremont, Livermore, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek.
Can I still recover damages if partially at fault?
California's pure comparative negligence system allows recovery even with partial fault, though damages will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
What employment law protections exist in California?
California's FEHA provides broad protections against discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination based on protected characteristics including race, gender, and disability.
