Business Details
Your Trusted Ontario Personal Injury & Employment Law Team
Rodriguez Apodaca Law Firm LLP has established itself as a trusted legal advocate in Ontario, CA, with decades of combined experience in personal injury, employment law, and workers' compensation. Founded on principles of integrity and client-centric service, the firm specializes in representing victims of workplace injuries, discrimination, and catastrophic accidents. Our team of seasoned attorneys leverages deep industry knowledge, including insider insights into insurance company tactics, to secure maximum compensation for clients.With a proven track record of recovering millions in settlements and verdicts, we prioritize personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our bilingual staff ensures accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients, while our contingency fee model guarantees no recovery, no fees. Committed to community service, we operate offices across the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Los Angeles County, offering both in-person and virtual consultations.
Services
Personal Injury
Employment Law
Workers' Compensation
Elder/Child Abuse
Civil Rights
Highlights and features
- No fees unless we win your case
- Recovered $100M+ in settlements and verdicts
- 30+ years combined legal experience
- Former insurance adjustor expertise
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking staff available
What people say
Professional and respectful
Go out of their way
High level of service
Attentive and responsive
Extremely professional
Services
Personal Injury
We represent victims of car accidents, slip-and-falls, and catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys prove negligence to recover medical costs and pain-and-suffering damages. With decades of experience handling insurance negotiations and courtroom litigation, we secure compensation for clients across Southern California.
Employment Law
Our team fights for employees facing discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage violations. We handle sexual harassment cases, whistleblower protections, and contract disputes. With expertise in California labor laws, we pursue back pay and punitive damages against violating employers.
Workers' Compensation
We assist injured workers navigating California's complex workers' comp system. Our attorneys secure medical treatment coverage and disability benefits for construction accidents, repetitive motion injuries, and occupational illnesses. We challenge denied claims before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Elder/Child Abuse
We pursue justice for victims of nursing home neglect, teacher abuse, and domestic violence. Our attorneys prove institutional failures to collect compensation for medical care and emotional trauma. We handle mandatory reporting violations and civil protection orders.
Civil Rights
We litigate harassment cases in public accommodations and medical settings. Our practice covers police brutality claims, disability access lawsuits, and Title IX violations. We enforce anti-discrimination laws under the ADA, FEHA, and federal civil rights statutes.
People
Rob A. Rodriguez
Partner
Lead trial attorney with 15+ years specializing in catastrophic injury cases. Former insurance adjustor background provides unique insight into claims evaluation. Handles complex litigation involving truck accidents and premises liability.
Richard A. Apodaca
Partner
Experienced employment law attorney with focus on whistleblower protections and wage disputes. Successfully litigated multiple class-action cases against Fortune 500 companies. Provides strategic counsel on workplace discrimination claims.
Elissa Buenrostro
Associate Attorney
Dedicated workers' compensation advocate assisting clients with occupational illness claims. Specializes in repetitive motion injuries and construction accident cases. Fluent in Spanish to better serve Inland Empire communities.
Clint D. Jones
Associate Attorney
Civil rights attorney focusing on police brutality and public accommodation harassment cases. Handles Section 1983 claims and ADA accessibility lawsuits. Former public defender background informs strategic litigation approach.
Cristal Ramirez
Office Manager
Coordinates case management operations with 10 years of legal administration experience. Oversees client communications and case tracking systems to ensure timely resolution of personal injury and employment law matters.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in personal injury, employment law, workers' compensation, elder/child abuse, and civil rights cases across Southern California.
How are your legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - no recovery means no fees. Initial consultations are always free.
Can I speak with a Spanish-speaking attorney?
Yes, our team includes bilingual attorneys and staff to accommodate Spanish-speaking clients.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Statutes of limitations vary - consult our attorneys promptly to preserve your legal rights.
Do you handle cases outside Ontario?
We serve clients throughout Inland Empire, Orange County, and Los Angeles County from multiple office locations.
What happens if my case goes to trial?
Our experienced trial attorneys prepare every case for courtroom litigation while pursuing favorable settlements when possible.