After practicing in the San Diego area for over 20 yeas, Joe founded Lavelle Law Group because he sensed a need for a small personal service law firm that truly cared about their clients. A decade later and he knows it was the right thing to do as LLG has helped so many people and businesses over the years. Joe has been married for 33 years to the same wonderful lady and they have 2 children. Joe has coached at the youth level in several sports for 20+ years, and enjoys volunteering for charities such as the wonderful Challenged Athletes Foundation (based in San Diego) and Amputee Surf. The will to never give up, overcome any challenge and enjoy life as best you are able are life lessons challenged Athletes have shown Joe and truly inspired Joe like nothing else.

Keith J. Stone always wanted a career where one of the benefits was to help others. Attorney Keith J. Stone consistently had an interest in medicine, and science. Keith has among his family members, cancer specialists, blood specialists, emergency room physicians, ENT (ears, nose, throat) surgeon, family counselor, and colon and rectal surgeon. In other words, Keith growing up, was exposed to arena of medical perspectives and rather than being a doctor himself, he decided to dedicate his life to helping others involved in personal injury cases. A personal injury case is where you are physically hurt or a loved one is hurt due to someone else's negligence.

Attorneys Jeffrey E. Estes and Alton J. Smith have been litigating personal injury cases on behalf of California residents for almost 30 years. Over the years, Estes and Smith have developed a reputation for tough litigation and a strategy for winning substantial settlements and verdicts for their clients. The firm serves all residents across the Great State of California and strives to deliver exemplary, client-focused legal advice and representation.

Carmela Birnbaum is a member of our personal injury and wrongful death division and a seasoned attorney who has helped hundreds of clients make recoveries in their personal injury cases. With more than a decade of experience, Ms. Birnbaum is dedicated to her clients and fights vigorously for their interests. She places a premium on communicating with her clients and providing clear guidance throughout the legal process.