- DivorceOur client had been married and worked with a noted artist. When the marriage collapsed the parties filed for dissolution. The artist husband filed a civil suit, claiming our client, his wife, had embezzled millions from him in concert with other employees, banking institutions, accountants, and title companies. The artist husband sought over $18 million in damages from the combined defendants. The Biegel Law Firm, working in close cooperation with our client’s family law attorneys, was ultimately able to have the entire case dismissed and, as part of the Marital Settlement Agreement, to have a press release issued indicating that the claims were made in the heat of a heavily contested divorce and that both parties were satisfied with the confidential settlement.
- Criminal DefenseAfter being arrested, you should not take any chances on your freedom or your rights. When it comes to hiring a Monterey County criminal defense attorney to represent you, the Biegel Law Firm is prepared to take on your charges. Regardless of the severity of the alleged offense, you can rely on us to use our experience and determination to your advantage.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathA close family member, an heir, or a dependent of the decedent can sue for wrongful death. At the Biegel Law Firm, our Monterey County wrongful death attorneys can help you prove that a family member’s death was a direct result of negligence, product malfunction, or malicious intent.
- Traffic ViolationsSpeeding can be a major contributing factor to pedestrian accidents because a speeding driver is less likely to see pedestrians or to be able to stop quickly enough to avoid hitting them. It is important to have an attorney who can analyze all the circumstances that led up to an accident, recreate how the accident happened, and aggressively fight for proper compensation for injured parties. The experienced injury attorneys at our firm provide clients with the most competent and aggressive legal representation in cases of driver negligence.
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Theft
- Embezzlement
- Assault
- MurderRecently, Larry defended a client charged by the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office with First Degree Murder. After a three week trial, the jury returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY on all charges. Late in the evening of the verdict, the client was released from the Monterey County Jail after being incarcerated for 15 months. The day of his release, the firm threw a luncheon for the client and his family. Needless to say, he was delighted to be able to return to his family and his job.
- HomicideMr. Biegel filed a wrongful death action against the County of Monterey and the City of Seaside based upon their release of the name of an informant in an important homicide matter. The informant was killed as a result of the defendants’ disclosure and the family of the informant sought compensation for their loss. Neither the County nor City of Seaside offered to pay compensation. Mr. Biegel won a jury verdict, which ordered them to do so.
- Manslaughter
- Hit and RunA 40-year-old man was killed on Highway 1, south of Carmel when he was struck by a drunk driver who left the scene of the crime in a hit-and-run. The decedent’s parents, who were both in their sixties and retired, retained the services of our firm. A Monterey Personal Injury Attorney engaged the testimony of one of the preeminent accident reconstruction specialists in the nation, whose analysis demonstrated that the impact had occurred in the bicycle lane and not in the main portion of the roadway as the defendant had contended. This case was settled after an intense mediation for more than $1 million.
- Business DisputesCivil law issues can quickly become messy, whether you are being served or you are filing the lawsuit due to the actions of another party. When it comes to your business, we understand that your finances and company are on the line when you go into litigation. Our goal is to ensure your interests are properly protected during the course of any case or trial. During our time in practice, we have proven our abilities time and time again in a wide range of legal disputes.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises LiabilityProperty owners and people in control of the property, such as tenants and managers, have a legal duty to keep their property reasonably safe. This includes regularly inspecting the property, performing necessary maintenance, and warning of any remaining hazards. If a property owner knew or should have known of a dangerous condition and failed to fix the situation or provide warnings to others, victims injured because of the condition may seek recovery for their injuries in a premises liability action.
- Construction Litigation
- Property DamageThe impact that a serious injury has on a person’s life goes well beyond the obvious. In addition to the medical treatment costs, rehabilitation, and time off work, a person recovering from an injury may also face the loss of income while they recover, loss of future earnings if they are unable to continue the same work, and even property damage costs depending on the circumstances. This is to say nothing of the pain and suffering or overall emotional distress they may experience as a result of the accident.
- Personal InjuryManaging Partner Lawrence E. Biegel is a Monterey County personal injury lawyer in good standing with the California State and Monterey County Bar Associations.
- Medical MalpracticeDo not wait to contact our Monterey County medical malpractice attorneys. The statute of limitations restricts the time you have to file your claim. The law also requires that physicians receive 90 days’ notice of the intention of filing the lawsuit, and limits non-economic damages like pain and suffering to $250,000. Your judgment may be further offset by payments you have received from your insurance, government agencies, and other collateral sources.
- Auto Accidents