Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Orange County
Prenovost Normandin Bergh & Dawe A P C is a full-service civil litigation law firm founded in 1983, headquartered in Orange County, California. Our practice spans banking, construction, credit unions, insurance, financial services, realtors, and automobile lending and dealerships. We are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and ranked preeminent in civil litigation, banking, and bankruptcy. Our commitment to ethical standards and client-focused representation has earned us recognition as one of the top 50 law firms in Orange County for over a decade. We combine decades of legal expertise with a dedication to innovation, ethics, and professionalism to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.Our team includes seasoned attorneys with extensive experience in appellate law, corporate litigation, creditor rights, and more. We serve local, regional, and national clients, prioritizing responsiveness and personalized attention to meet their needs. Our success is measured not by financial gains but by our unwavering adherence to honesty, integrity, and dignity in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
Services
Appellate Law
Auto Dealership Law
Banking Law
Bankruptcy Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Litigation
Credit Union Representation
Creditor Rights
Real Estate Law
Insurance Defense
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in civil litigation and banking law.
- Our attorneys are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence.
- We specialize in niche areas like creditor rights and construction law.
- Ranked among the top 50 law firms in Orange County for 10+ years.
- We prioritize personalized service and cost-effective legal solutions.
Services
Appellate Law
Our appellate practice protects trial outcomes through representation in federal and state appellate courts. We prepare briefs, conduct oral arguments, and leverage decades of experience to secure favorable rulings. Clients benefit from our history of successful appeals in complex legal matters.
Construction Law
We defend developers, contractors, and insurers in construction defect cases across California. Our team handles claims involving residential, commercial, and public works projects, applying expertise in the California Right to Repair Act and insurance coverage disputes.
Bankruptcy Litigation
We manage bankruptcy matters for nationwide lending clients, including loan portfolio servicing and creditor representation. Our services include filing motions, negotiating settlements, and providing nationwide litigation support through a network of local counsel.
Credit Union Representation
We represent credit unions in civil litigation, collections, and recovery cases throughout California. Our services include enforcing creditor rights, handling repossession matters, and providing legal counsel for compliance and regulatory issues.
Auto Dealership Law
We assist automobile dealership owners with terminations, sales, and disputes. Our services include defending DMV claims, breach of contract litigation, and managing auto lending collections while maintaining customer relations.
People
Thomas J. Prenovost, Jr.
Managing Principal Attorney
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Thomas J. Prenovost, Jr. leads the firm's construction law practice. He has decades of trial experience and specializes in construction defect litigation and insurance defense.
Tom Roddy Normandin
Principal Attorney
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Tom Roddy Normandin specializes in banking and commercial litigation. He represents financial institutions in complex lending and bankruptcy matters across the United States.
Michael G. Dawe
Principal Attorney
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Michael G. Dawe focuses on corporate litigation and creditor rights. He has extensive experience in commercial disputes and bankruptcy court representation.
Karel Rocha
Principal Attorney
Karel Rocha specializes in appellate law and insurance defense. He graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law and provides strategic legal counsel in complex litigation cases.
Bill H. Kollias
Associate Attorney
Bill H. Kollias focuses on corporate transaction law and real estate litigation. He graduated from Southwestern University School of Law and provides legal counsel to businesses in Southern California.
Questions
What areas of law does Prenovost Normandin Dawe & Rocha specialize in?
We specialize in appellate law, banking law, construction law, bankruptcy litigation, corporate litigation, creditor rights, and credit union representation.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Prenovost Normandin Dawe & Rocha has provided legal services since its founding in 1983.
Are your attorneys recognized for their expertise?
Our attorneys are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and ranked preeminent in civil litigation and banking law.
What regions do you serve?
We serve clients in California, including Santa Ana and San Francisco, as well as nationwide.
How does the firm approach client representation?
We prioritize ethical standards, personalized attention, and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's needs.
