For more than 35 years, I have represented people who don’t always have the resources to take on litigation against the big powerful institutions of our society: big corporations, insurance companies and governments. I have the experience, the brains, the chutzpa, the resource and the desire to fight on your behalf. I have represented people in many of California’s counties. I have spent my life in public service because I believe in it. I am passionate about it. My father, David Siegal, was an early organizer and subsequent president of the Hotel and Restaurant Workers’ Union in New York City. He understood that a meaningful quality of life was of the utmost importance. Today, in the pursuit of justice as a personal injury lawyer at Siegal & Richardson, I strive to ensure that no matter what trauma you or your family has experienced, your interests and your quality of life are my priority. My passion for law has allowed me to pursue justice in many significant cases as a personal injury lawyer. One of the first cases that I worked on was with noted Labor and Civil Rights Lawyer, Jerry Garchik; Liu v. Republic of China, a wrongful death case that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Early in my career I also represented several families whose children were sexually assaulted and abused at the Presidio Army Base Day Care Center. I was one of several plantiffs’ lawyers in the case, which involved sixty children. The aforementioned case allowed me to pursue justice against an army Colonel with ties to the Church of Satan. These experiences also gave me the opportunity to work with some of the best lawyers in Northern California, such as Melvin Belli, who throughout his career, won over $600 million dollars for his clients.

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David H. Schwartz and his firm focus on providing cost-effective, expeditious and results-driven legal service, representing California clients in a wide range of commercial disputes. The firm has extensive experience in complex litigation, including securities and shareholder disputes, trade secrets litigation, and business torts.

Nabiel Ahmed was born and raised in the Bay Area. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology from the University of California at Davis prior to attending law school. Mr. Ahmed earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Hastings College of the Law. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Ahmed solely focused on representing clients accused of criminal offenses.Prior to establishing his law firm, Mr. Ahmed represented thousands of clients in felony and misdemeanor cases as a deputy public defender. He enjoyed much success in plea negotiations, motions practice, and at jury trials defending his clients. As an appellate advocate, Mr. Ahmed has worked at California's highest state court.Mr. Ahmed's clients share a common opinion of him; he is dedicated to his clients and zealously defends their rights. Mr. Ahmed always takes the appropriate time discussing matters with clients, and seeks to fulfill their goals.Mr. Ahmed is different than most attorneys- whether intentional or not- he cares about his clients, and never settles until they are happy.

Armed with considerable experience working for the District Attorney in Sacramento, CA and her voluminous representation of large corporate clients in the private sector, Jo-Anna M. Nieves has the skills and endurance needed to zealously advocate on her clients’ behalf. The Nieves Law Firm, APC, has effectively and successfully represented clients in a wide range of legal matters in Oakland,CA and throughout the Bay Area.

Jeremy Cloyd is a partner and trial attorney at Altair Law® in San Francisco. He focuses on injury cases that have impacted his clients’ life, work, or happiness. Mr. Cloyd has extensive trial experience having obtained successful trial verdicts in both state and federal court. He prepares all cases for trial, which has resulted in numerous, favorable, pre-trial settlements. Mr. Cloyd has experience representing victims of construction site negligence, medical malpractice, police misconduct, government claims, dangerous property, on-the-job injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, gas explosions, auto accidents, dog bites, dangerous property, wrongful death and amputations.

Jasleen is driven to the law by her passion for helping those in need. She understands her clients are facing life’s toughest circumstances when they reach out for legal help. She is honored to represent them and fight for their rights. Before pursuing law, Jasleen sought a medical career. It has now shaped her legal practice by creating a scientific lens and technical foundation from which she is better equipped to delve into the nuances of her clients’ medical injuries and the details of how these injuries happened– whether it be through workplace accidents, fires, explosions, defective consumer products, or vehicular accidents. Jasleen has worked on cases in various industries such as healthcare and pharmaceutical, consumer products, airline and aerospace, infrastructure and construction, and childcare. Her previous cases included hip replacement failures, blood thinner adverse effects, exploding lithium-ion batteries, catastrophic workplace accidents, wildfire deaths and losses, childcare negligence and abuse, child pornography, and sex abuse cases.

Andje M. Medina is a partner and trial attorney at Altair Law® in San Francisco. She focuses on catastrophic personal injury cases that cause death or life changing consequences. Andje is passionate about the rights of injured individuals. She has a deep appreciation for her role as a counselor and advocate, and she understands that she is assisting people coping with major losses and life changes. Her clients include victims of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord trauma, nerve damage, fractures, psychological injuries, and severe orthopedic injuries arising from construction accidents, industrial accidents, dangerous premises, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, car accidents, wrongful death, sexual assaults, governmental or public entity liability, and product liability. Andje is well respected by her peers and adversaries and has a reputation for meticulously working up cases for trial. She has received many honors for her courtroom successes, including being named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association after securing a wrongful death verdict that was twenty times higher than the last settlement offer.

Craig M. Peters is a partner and trial attorney at Altair Law®. He handles complex and catastrophic cases involving severe injury or death. He has experience dealing with product defects, dangerous property conditions, vehicle and machine accidents, and professional negligence. He has a record of success in both settling and trying cases to verdict. Craig is proud to fight for justice on behalf of his clients and is committed to helping them through a difficult time in their lives. The clients he helps have suffered from brain and spinal cord injuries, neck and back injuries, bone fractures and nerve damage, burn injuries and psychiatric injuries. Craig has extensive trial experience representing families and individuals who are union members and laborers, service industry workers and white-collar professionals.

Tamarah Prevost is a partner and trial attorney at Altair Law®, specializing in complex employment and wrongful termination disputes. She represents employees across various industries, with a particular focus on executives navigating challenging workplace issues. Tamarah’s career is driven by an unwavering commitment to protecting employee rights and fostering workplace equity. Known for her readiness to take cases to trial when necessary, she has established herself as a leading expert in employment litigation. Whether through negotiation, litigation, or trial, Tamarah consistently achieves favorable outcomes for her clients. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach make her especially adept at resolving disputes for executives, understanding the unique professional and personal challenges they face. Tamarah’s dedication to restoring her clients’ dignity and well-being has earned her a reputation for integrity, tenacity, and exceptional advocacy.