Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Litigation Attorneys in Santa Ana
Prenovost Normandin Bergh & Dawe A P C is a full-service civil litigation law firm headquartered in Orange County, California, with over 40 years of combined experience serving local, regional, and national clients. Founded in 1983, our firm maintains an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our preeminent standing in Banking, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Litigation. We specialize in delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal solutions across diverse sectors including financial institutions, construction, real estate, and insurance defense. Our attorneys possess decades of collective expertise in appellate proceedings, creditor rights, and complex commercial disputes, consistently achieving favorable outcomes through strategic advocacy. Recognized as one of Orange County's top 50 law firms for over a decade, we combine innovative problem-solving with unwavering adherence to ethical standards.Our practice extends nationwide, managing multi-jurisdictional litigation and bankruptcy matters while maintaining personalized client service. We represent clients in federal and state appellate courts, providing specialized counsel in construction defect litigation, mortgage banking representation, and automotive dealership law. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our history of successful appeals and our proactive approach to risk mitigation in cyber liability and insurance defense. We serve as trusted legal counsel for credit unions, banks, and mortgage banking clients across the United States, handling consumer finance litigation and regulatory compliance matters. Our team's extensive trial experience and deep understanding of industry-specific challenges enable us to deliver practical, results-driven legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Appellate Law
Auto Dealership Law
Bankruptcy Litigation
Construction Defect Defense
Credit Union Representation
Insurance Defense
Mortgage Banking Counsel
Creditor Rights Litigation
Estate Planning
Commercial Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1983
- Our attorneys have handled appellate cases in federal and state courts nationwide
- We manage nationwide bankruptcy portfolios exceeding $50 million in assets
- Recognized as Top 50 Law Firm in Orange County for 10 consecutive years
- We provide specialized counsel to financial institutions in all 50 states
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
Services
Appellate Law
Our appellate practice protects trial victories through strategic representation in federal and state appellate courts. With decades of experience, we prepare comprehensive briefs and deliver persuasive oral arguments that emphasize critical legal points. Our attorneys maintain a successful track record in complex commercial appeals and have handled numerous precedent-setting cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Construction Law
We represent construction professionals in defect litigation and insurance matters throughout California. Our team handles cases involving residential, commercial, and public works projects, with expertise in the California Right to Repair Act. We provide strategic defense for developers, contractors, and insurers while managing OCIP and wrap program matters effectively.
Bankruptcy Litigation
The firm manages nationwide bankruptcy portfolios exceeding $50 million, directly handling California litigation while coordinating with local counsel elsewhere. We provide creditors with comprehensive representation in bankruptcy court proceedings and offer daily reporting through proprietary systems for enhanced case management transparency.
Credit Union Representation
We represent credit unions in civil litigation matters across California, handling collection and recovery cases while providing strategic counsel on regulatory compliance. Our services include dispute resolution, contract enforcement, and defense against financial services-related claims with a focus on practical business solutions.
Auto Dealership Law
Our firm assists automotive dealership owners with transactions, terminations, and litigation matters. We represent buyers, sellers, and brokers in dealership acquisitions while providing defense against DMV claims and commercial disputes related to automotive lending and floor plan financing arrangements.
People
Thomas J. Prenovost, Jr.
Managing Principal Attorney
AV-rated attorney with decades of experience in construction law and litigation. Succeeding his father's legacy, he leads the firm's construction practice while maintaining active trial involvement in complex commercial cases.
Tom Roddy Normandin
Principal Attorney
Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney specializing in commercial litigation and banking law. With extensive experience in financial institution representation, he handles complex disputes and regulatory matters for national lending institutions.
Michael G. Dawe
Principal Attorney
Experienced litigator focusing on insurance defense and creditor rights. His practice includes appellate work and complex commercial disputes, maintaining the firm's tradition of excellence in civil litigation matters.
Karel Rocha
Principal Attorney
Skilled legal practitioner concentrating on banking law and mortgage banker representation. He provides strategic counsel to financial institutions while maintaining active involvement in appellate proceedings and commercial litigation.
Bill H. Kollias
Associate Attorney
Dedicated associate attorney focusing on construction defect litigation and insurance defense. He contributes to the firm's trial team with fresh perspectives while maintaining commitment to established legal standards.
Questions
What areas of law does Prenovost Normandin Dawe & Rocha specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation with focus areas including banking law, construction defect defense, bankruptcy proceedings, credit union representation, insurance defense, and appellate law.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1983, with individual attorneys maintaining decades of combined experience in commercial litigation and transactional law.
Do you represent clients outside of California?
Yes, we manage nationwide litigation and bankruptcy matters in all 50 states, with exclusive local counsel networks outside California.
What makes your appellate practice unique?
Our appellate team has a proven history of successful appeals with specialized expertise in preserving trial victories through strategic brief preparation and oral arguments.
How does the firm handle construction defect litigation?
We provide comprehensive defense for developers and contractors, leveraging deep industry knowledge from soil to roof, with expertise in California's Right to Repair Act.
