PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell concentrate on representing injured individuals throughout California. With over 10 years of aggressive and successful representation of his clients in Personal Injury cases, Thomas W. J. Purtell, Founding Partner, prides himself with providing effective and result-oriented representation for all his clients with the individual care each client deserves.
Our philosophy practicing Personal Injury Law is simple—we fight vigorously on behalf of injured individuals to obtain each and every dollar our clients deserve. And there is never a fee, unless we obtain compensation for you for your injuries.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell advise and represent injured individuals in the following matters:
Civil Litigation
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell have over a decade of experience litigating civil cases. We understand that disagreements between individuals or business entities can quickly escalate into full blown litigation, and we have the experience and knowledge to protect your rights each and every step of the way.
We represent clients in a vast amount of civil cases including the following:
Business Law
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell represent Business Owners and Private Individuals in asserting and defending claims involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of funds, and business torts.
It can be financially devastating to a Business Owner or Private Individual to fall victim to another party’s breach of contract or fraudulent behavior. With over a decade of legal experience asserting and defending claims, The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell vigorously pursue claims and recovery of losses in order to protect the interests of our clients.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell advise and represent clients in the following types of contract disputes:
Criminal Law
The Criminal Law Practice of The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell focuses on DUI Defense in Northern California. It is well known that California has some of the strictest laws in the country regarding drunk driving. Therefore, it is critical to contact an attorney at the earliest possible time after an arrest for DUI.
In California, a DUI has both a criminal charge and an administrative agency component before the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the DMV component is extremely time sensitive. For example, after being arrested for DUI, an individual only has 10 calendar days to request an Administrative Per Se Hearing (APS) at the DMV, or their driver’s license will automatically be suspended for 30 days.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell will protect your rights and navigate you through the criminal and administrative agency process after being arrested for a DUI in California. We represent individuals charged with the following sections of the California Vehicle Code (VC):
Family Law
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell recognize that Family Law cases, including divorce and child custody, can be a difficult and challenging life event for our clients. The bottom line is that the resolution of your Family Law matter will have a long lasting impact on your life, the lives of your children, your finances, and your family structure.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell will fight to protect your interests, protect the rights of your family, and provide you the personalized legal representation you deserve throughout your case. We aggressively represent clients in the following Family Law matters:
Construction Defect
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell represent Homeowners, Home Owner Associations, and Commercial Property Owners for claims relating to defective construction of property throughout California. Specifically, we protect the rights of Residential and Commercial Property Owners against Construction Defects and Soil Defects in the property they purchase from Developers, General Contractors, and Independent Sellers.
Construction Defects can pose a safety risk, health concern, prevent your use and enjoyment of the property, and can lead to a financial disaster. Residential and Commercial Property Owners possess the right to have the property they purchase to be without Construction Defects. To protect your rights, The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell vigorously represent clients for claims relating to the following common Construction Defects:
Personal Injury
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell concentrate on representing injured individuals throughout California. With over 10 years of aggressive and successful representation of his clients in Personal Injury cases, Thomas W. J. Purtell, Founding Partner, prides himself with providing effective and result-oriented representation for all his clients with the individual care each client deserves.
Our philosophy practicing Personal Injury Law is simple—we fight vigorously on behalf of injured individuals to obtain each and every dollar our clients deserve. And there is never a fee, unless we obtain compensation for you for your injuries.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell advise and represent injured individuals in the following matters:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents (Premise Liability)
- Injuries Resulting from Products (Product Liability)
- Nursing Home Abuse and Elder Neglect
- Medical Malpractice
- Construction Site Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Food Poisoning
- Birth Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Back and Neck Injuries
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Wrongful Death
Civil Litigation
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell have over a decade of experience litigating civil cases. We understand that disagreements between individuals or business entities can quickly escalate into full blown litigation, and we have the experience and knowledge to protect your rights each and every step of the way.
We represent clients in a vast amount of civil cases including the following:
- Personal Injury
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Family Law
Business Law
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell represent Business Owners and Private Individuals in asserting and defending claims involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of funds, and business torts.
It can be financially devastating to a Business Owner or Private Individual to fall victim to another party’s breach of contract or fraudulent behavior. With over a decade of legal experience asserting and defending claims, The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell vigorously pursue claims and recovery of losses in order to protect the interests of our clients.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell advise and represent clients in the following types of contract disputes:
- Business Contracts
- Employment Contracts
- Lease Agreements
- Purchase Agreements
- Commercial Contracts
- Confidentiality Agreements
Criminal Law
The Criminal Law Practice of The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell focuses on DUI Defense in Northern California. It is well known that California has some of the strictest laws in the country regarding drunk driving. Therefore, it is critical to contact an attorney at the earliest possible time after an arrest for DUI.
In California, a DUI has both a criminal charge and an administrative agency component before the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the DMV component is extremely time sensitive. For example, after being arrested for DUI, an individual only has 10 calendar days to request an Administrative Per Se Hearing (APS) at the DMV, or their driver’s license will automatically be suspended for 30 days.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell will protect your rights and navigate you through the criminal and administrative agency process after being arrested for a DUI in California. We represent individuals charged with the following sections of the California Vehicle Code (VC):
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (VC 23152(a))
- Driving with a Blood Alcohol Percent of 0.08 or Higher (VC 23152(b))
- Driving Under Addiction to Drugs (VC 23152(c))
- Driving While Addicted to Drugs (VC 23152(d))
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Causing Injury (VC 23153)
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol While Under Age 21 and a Blood Alcohol Percent Between 0.05 and 0.07 (VC 23140)
- Alcohol-Related Reckless Driving ("Wet Reckless") (VC 23103)
Family Law
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell recognize that Family Law cases, including divorce and child custody, can be a difficult and challenging life event for our clients. The bottom line is that the resolution of your Family Law matter will have a long lasting impact on your life, the lives of your children, your finances, and your family structure.
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell will fight to protect your interests, protect the rights of your family, and provide you the personalized legal representation you deserve throughout your case. We aggressively represent clients in the following Family Law matters:
- Divorce
- Spousal Support
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Community Property Division
- Restraining Orders
- Domestic Torts
Construction Defect
The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell represent Homeowners, Home Owner Associations, and Commercial Property Owners for claims relating to defective construction of property throughout California. Specifically, we protect the rights of Residential and Commercial Property Owners against Construction Defects and Soil Defects in the property they purchase from Developers, General Contractors, and Independent Sellers.
Construction Defects can pose a safety risk, health concern, prevent your use and enjoyment of the property, and can lead to a financial disaster. Residential and Commercial Property Owners possess the right to have the property they purchase to be without Construction Defects. To protect your rights, The Law Offices of Thomas W. J. Purtell vigorously represent clients for claims relating to the following common Construction Defects:
- Windows (leaks caused by improper installation, improper flashing, or product defect)
- Roofs (leaks caused by improper installation, improper flashing, or product defect)
- Stucco (cracking due to structural deficiencies, soil settlement, or improper installation)
- Floors (improper installation or product issues with tile, carpet, or vinyl)
- Drywall (cracking due to structural deficiencies, soil settlement, or improper installation)
- Balconies and Decks (ponding of water or leaks caused by improper installation, improper flashing, or product defect)
- Concrete (cracking or improper slope)
- HVAC Issues (improper installation or defective products in heating, ventilation, or air conditioning)
- Electrical Issues (improper installation or defective products)
- Sliding Glass Doors (leaks caused by improper installation, improper flashing, or product defect)
- French Doors (leaks caused by improper installation or product defect)
- Shower Enclosures (leaks caused by improper installation, improper flashing, improper waterproofing, lack of caulking, or product defect)
- Finish Issues (improper installation or product issues near the completion stage of construction such as defective cabinets, improper paint, or defective finish carpentry)
- Mold (caused by water intrusion)
- Dry Rot (caused by water intrusion)
- Water Stains (caused by water intrusion)
- Soil Settlement (improper compaction of soil and expansive soils)
- Drainage Issues (ponding in yards or improper drainage towards structure)
- Structural Issues (improper installation of any structural
component)