REAL ESTATE
Our practice areas include claims arising from alleged construction defects, public works, environmental issues, construction delay, mechanics liens and stop notices (state and federal), premises liability, and lender liability. Additionally, our attorneys counsel clients in real estate transactions, including the negotiation of joint ventures, commercial leases, development proposals, and real estate entitlements.


BUSINESS, PERSONAL INJURY & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Our business and personal injury litigation practice includes defense of product liability, catastrophic bodily injury and other casualty claims, trademark infringement, business torts, partnership, shareholder litigation, lender liability, and complex contract disputes.

EMPLOYMENT LAW
We represent companies in a range of industries on legal issues relating to hiring and employment policies, discrimination issues, wrongful termination, harassment, wage and hour and other related employment.

GENERAL BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW
Our firm serves as corporate counsel to many companies, large and small, public and private. In so doing, we provide advice on all types of business transactions and entity structuring. Our business attorneys are equipped to respond quickly and cost-effectively to virtually all client issues.

SPECIALIZED PRACTICE- FRAUD INVESTIGATION PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE
Palumbo Bergstrom's SIIF Department handles a wide range of suspect claims. We assist special investigation claims adjusters with the initial evaluation of the claim and provide advice regarding a wide range of issues including California Department of Insurance Compliance Regulations, Insurance Code provisions, implications of potential exposure to both the insured and the company as well as the identification of patterns of fraudulent conduct.