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Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

3.4
14 reviews

45 Fremont Street, Suite 3000, San Francisco, CA 94105, U.S.A.

Admiralty, Maritime & Energy Litigation, Appellate and 50 more

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About Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a law firm established in 1979 with an office in San Francisco, CA. At this office location, there are 70 lawyers practicing admiralty, maritime & energy litigation, appellate and 50 other areas of law.

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Champion Badge Silver

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Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP got this award in 2021

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP got this award in 2021

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Professional Liability
Posted by anonymous
February 24, 2014
Hired Attorney Joseph Salazar Jr

Salazar represented me at the request of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. He attempted to tender the entire case to my insurance company without consulting either of his clients. He misrepresented his actions, along with working to have a negative affect on my relationship and business. I am a retired FBI Agent and I have the documentation and court documents. The courts, in my action ruled I waited too long to sue, in spite of the fact Salazar hid documents from me and my attorney.

 
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  • Admiralty and Maritime Law 2
    • Admiralty
    • Maritime & Energy Litigation
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appellate
  • Aviation Law 1
    • Aviation
  • Banking Law 1
    • Banking & Finance
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    • Bankruptcy & Insolvency
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    • Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation
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    • Commercial Litigation
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    • Construction
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    • Consumer Litigation Defense & Financial Services
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    • Employment & Labor
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    • Wage & Hour Class Actions
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    • Energy & Environment
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    • Entertainment
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    • Gaming Law
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    • Long-Term Care & Elder Law
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Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

3.4
14 reviews

45 Fremont Street, Suite 3000San Francisco, CA 94105U.S.A.

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