Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury & Business Law Representation in Pleasanton
With over 35 years of dedicated legal practice, our firm provides comprehensive representation in personal injury and business law matters. Our principal attorney combines extensive trial experience with a commitment to resolving disputes efficiently through mediation and alternative dispute resolution when appropriate. We serve clients throughout the East Bay region, offering personalized guidance in cases involving car accidents, truck collisions, premises liability, product defects, and business litigation.Our practice also encompasses employment law, where we advocate for workers' rights under both federal and California state protections. Recognized for our legal excellence through a Martindale-Hubbell AV peer rating, we prioritize client needs while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Services
Personal Injury
Business Litigation
Employment Law
Products Liability
Premises Liability
Truck Accidents
Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of litigation experience in personal injury and business law
- Trained mediator offering alternative dispute resolution options
- Specialized expertise in California's employment protection laws
- Proven track record in complex products liability cases
- Deep understanding of East Bay legal landscape
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from car accidents, truck crashes, and dangerous property conditions. Our practice handles medical malpractice and defective product claims, focusing on proving negligence through duty of care breaches. With extensive trial experience, we pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering while exploring settlement options to reduce client costs.
Business Litigation
Our firm handles business disputes involving contracts, real estate, and employment matters. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in resolving commercial conflicts through litigation or mediation. Specializing in contract interpretation, fraud claims, and business torts, we provide strategic counsel for breach of contract cases, partnership disputes, and business-related tort claims while maintaining cost-effective solutions for our clients.
Employment Law
We advocate for employees facing discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination under federal and California state laws. Our practice covers Title VII protections and California FEHA claims involving race, gender, sexual orientation, and medical condition discrimination. We handle wage disputes, retaliation claims, and employment contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with evolving workplace regulations.
Products Liability
Our firm pursues strict liability claims against manufacturers for defective products causing injury. We handle design defects affecting entire product lines, one-off manufacturing flaws, and marketing defects involving inadequate warnings. With technical expertise in product safety standards, we investigate supply chain responsibilities and pursue compensation for medical costs and long-term damages resulting from consumer product failures.
Premises Liability
We represent clients injured due to unsafe property conditions, including slip-and-fall accidents and structural hazards. Our practice establishes property owner negligence through failure to maintain safe premises or provide adequate warnings. We handle cases involving broken steps, elevator malfunctions, and inadequate security claims while calculating compensation for medical expenses and related losses.
People
Stephen M. Fuerch
Principal Attorney
With over 35 years of legal experience, Stephen M. Fuerch specializes in personal injury and business litigation. A trained mediator, he combines trial expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods. Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence, he serves East Bay clients in complex injury and commercial cases.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, premises liability, medical malpractice, and defective product cases throughout the East Bay area.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your case and legal options with an experienced Pleasanton personal injury attorney.
How are legal fees structured?
Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only collect fees if we successfully recover compensation for you.
Can I still file a claim if partially at fault?
Yes, California's pure comparative negligence law allows recovery even with partial fault, though damages are reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
What business law matters do you represent?
We handle business litigation including contract disputes, real estate conflicts, employment law issues, and commercial torts for both plaintiffs and defendants.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?
California's statute of limitations is generally two years from the injury date, but exceptions exist for specific case types and circumstances.
