Millions of residents in California depend on their homeowners insurance policies to cover repairs or rebuilds should their properties get damaged by wildfires. Unfortunately, in recent years, a significant portion of these homeowners have received letters from their insurance companies notifying them that their policies will not be renewed in the next term. If you…
Shareholder Doris Cheng recently received the 2021’s Outstanding Female Attorney Award from the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association at its annual Women Referring Women event. Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger is a proud supporter of the non-profit organization that provides benefits, services and legal education to members of the legal community. Ms. Cheng is a…
If you have been affected by a wildfire in California, you may be eligible for financial compensation for your losses, or damages. The damages you can recover compensation for will depend on the type and extent of the losses you suffered in the wildfire, as well as your available outlets for financial recovery. Determine the…
California’s natural environment encourages the spread of wildfires. Low humidity, lack of precipitation, dry vegetation, high temperatures and hot winds create ideal conditions for a fire to spark and spread. Several months during the year are referred to as California’s “wildfire season,” typically from summer to fall. This time of year tends to have conditions…
A wildfire is a frightening and traumatic event that can cause significant property damage. In California, wildfires destroy thousands of structures each year. If your home gets damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, it is critical to take the correct steps toward recovery. An insurance company will check to see if you fulfilled all of…
It is a known fact that weather conditions are a major factor in the spread of wildfires. It is also true that lightning is the origin of many fires in California. However, about 90 percent of all wildfires are caused by human activity – including electric company activity. Your family may have grounds to file…
Many people assume that wildfires are natural disasters or acts of God – an unavoidable part of living in California. While it is true that environmental conditions such as high heat, severe winds, low humidity and lightning can spark wildfires, some of the most devastating wildfires in California’s history have been caused by human activity,…
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is proud to congratulate 11 attorneys in our firm listed among The Best Lawyers in America 2022 for their outstanding results in various plaintiff law practice areas. Shareholder Michael A. Kelly has received top honors as one of The Best Lawyers in America for 20 years in a row. He…
Trial attorneys at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger have joined forces with Everytown Law to hold a Nevada-based company accountable for a ghost gun shooting that injured two Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies last year. The two deputies recently filed a civil lawsuit, as individuals, against Polymer80, Inc., which claims the gun used to shoot the…
Walkup Partner Richard Schoenberger was named to The American Lawyer’s list of West Trailblazers for his impactful resolutions that resulted in policy and design changes which improved public safety. Click here to see the full list: https://images.law.com/media/theamericanlawyer/supplements/TALTB_West_2021/mobile/index.html
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