Business Details
Experienced Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Lawyers in Berkeley
Founded over 25 years ago, our law firm specializes in workers compensation, personal injury, employment law, and medical malpractice cases. We combine deep legal expertise with compassionate client advocacy to secure fair settlements for individuals facing workplace injuries, discrimination, wage disputes, and medical negligence. Our attorneys, including certified mediator Elizabeth McDonald and experienced litigator Aaron Gorfein, leverage decades of combined experience to build strong cases tailored to each client's unique circumstances.We maintain a 5-star reputation for delivering results-driven representation while prioritizing transparency and ethical standards. Our service area spans California, with a focus on the San Francisco Bay Area, ensuring accessible support for clients navigating complex legal challenges.
Services
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Employment Law
Medical Malpractice
Divorce Mediation
Arbitration Services
Wage Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in workers compensation and personal injury law
- Our attorneys have secured over $1,000,000 in settlements across multiple practice areas
- Unique combination of workers compensation, employment law, and personal injury expertise
- Certified mediator handles complex dispute resolution processes
- Maintain 5-star Google ratings from satisfied clients
Associations and certifications
- California State Bar Association
What people say
Compassionate representation
Skilled negotiators
Millions in settlements
Certified mediator available
25+ years experience
Services
Workers Compensation
We represent clients seeking compensation for workplace injuries, ensuring proper benefits for medical treatment, lost wages, and disability. Our team handles claims denial, appeals, and settlement negotiations. With decades of experience, we advocate for injured workers' rights while managing interactions with insurance companies.
Personal Injury
Our firm pursues compensation for clients injured due to others' negligence, including car accidents, slip-and-falls, and medical malpractice. We prove liability, calculate damages, and negotiate settlements covering medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Our dual expertise in workers compensation complements complex injury cases.
Employment Law
We protect employees facing discrimination, harassment, wage theft, or wrongful termination. Our services include investigating claims, filing EEOC complaints, and litigating cases involving Title VII violations, wage and hour disputes, and retaliation claims. We also handle employment contract negotiations and severance agreements.
Medical Malpractice
We represent clients harmed by medical errors including surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, and medication errors. Our team proves negligence by demonstrating deviation from standard care protocols and secures compensation for additional medical costs, lost earning capacity, and quality-of-life impacts. We work with medical experts to build strong cases.
Divorce Mediation
Certified mediator Elizabeth McDonald facilitates out-of-court settlements for family law matters, personal injury claims, and employment disputes. We provide neutral third-party negotiations to reach fair agreements while avoiding trial costs and stress. Our mediation services maintain confidentiality and promote cooperative resolutions.
People
Elizabeth F. McDonald
Owner, Attorney
Certified mediator with 25+ years of legal experience specializing in workers compensation, personal injury, and employment law. Successfully secured millions in settlements while maintaining 5-star client satisfaction ratings through compassionate representation.
Aaron S. Gorfein
Attorney
Experienced litigator known for aggressive advocacy in workers compensation cases. Recognized for securing timely benefits for clients through strategic negotiations and courtroom effectiveness while maintaining personalized client communication throughout the legal process.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on workers compensation, personal injury, employment law, medical malpractice, and alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration services.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have over 25 years of combined experience, with a proven track record of securing millions in settlements across California.
Do you handle cases outside Berkeley?
Yes, we serve clients throughout California including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and all Bay Area counties.
What makes your firm different from others?
Our unique combination of workers compensation, employment law, and personal injury expertise allows us to provide comprehensive legal solutions for complex cases.
How do you charge for legal services?
We work on contingency fee arrangements for most cases, meaning we only collect fees when we successfully recover compensation for you.
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