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Premises Liability Defense

Fernandez & Lauby has a broad background in premises liability, having represented many owners of shopping centers, apartment complexes, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, clubs and other establishments. The firm has been privileged to represent companies such as Safeway, Inc., The Vons, Companies, Inc., Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., Coco's Restaurants, Inc., Super Center Concepts, Inc. and Cardenas Markets, Inc. and is cognizant if the differing needs and goals property owners and business operators have. Fernandez & Lauby has successfully resolved many hundreds of such cases through mediation and settlement conferences and has enjoyed successes at trial, such as the recent defense verdict in Joe Vargas v. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.

Fernandez & Lauby is well-versed in indemnity and additional insured issues and has successfully tendered many matters to other parties and insurers. In addition, Fernandez & Lauby has experience trying indemnity claims.

From a damages standpoint, Fernandez & Lauby has handled cases involving soft-tissue injuries to those involving catastrophic injuries or death and has a wide range of experience using medical experts as well as experts in premises liability, safety, vocational rehabilitation and economics. Fernandez & Lauby is also attune to the ever-changing Hanif issues and recently had a motion in limine granted to allow a post-verdict reduction in a matter where the plaintiff's medical bills were paid by Medicare and Medi-Cal.

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--- Monday, February 6, 2011 ---

 A Peer Review of Mr. Edward A. Fernandez's Mediation Services by Filippo Marchino, Esq.:

"What most know is that Mr. Fernandez is a member of the panel for the Redlands Arbitration and Mediation Services, as well as the Inland Valley Justice Center. What most don't know is that Mr. Fernandez spent 5 months resolving a case that nobody (not even the parties) believed could actually be resolved short of a trial on the merits. In a case of complex construction defect, involving complex and detailed matters, Mr. Fernandez skillfully navigated each and every matter, resulting is a win-win situation for both parties, one of which I represented. Can't honestly say how appreciative of his hard work we all are. Hence, it is with no hesitation that I fully endorse Mr. Fernandez!"

--- Friday, December 2, 2011 ---

A recent client review for Mr. Edward A. Fernandez:

As a principle of ClaimQuest, Inc., a Third Party Administration company, it is my duty to obtain the best legal counsel possible for me clients. It is important to note that my decision on counsel directly reflects on me and my company. My clients and I do not want excuses, we seek cost effective results. Mr Fernandez, his law firm, and associates have a long and proven track record for achieving positive cost effective results many of his peers only talk about.

Mr. Fernandez demonstrates excellent legal skills which are a great asset but it is not the only talent you should seek from your legal council. In addition, he also has a reputation of being a hard, yet fair negotiator which has earned him the respect of his peers and the courts. This blend of rare talents has given Mr. Fernandez the opportunity to obtain the most favorable results while significantly reducing needless time consuming litigation costs in many cases.

In my 30 years of being in this business I have never given my endorsement to any attorneys' before Mr. Fernandez, I can say with confidence that Mr. Fernandez has set the standard for our office and many other associates I do business with.

--- Friday, November 11, 2011 ---

Mr. Edward A. Fernandez, Esq. recently gave a presentation to the 2011 Vons Defense Attorney Conference regarding the status of the California Expedited Jury Trial Program.

 --- Wednesday, October 26, 2011 ---

Mr. Edward A. Fernandez recently attended "Impasse Is A Fallacy" a 14-hour Advanced Mediators' Forum with Lee Jay Berman, Doug Noll, and Tim Corcoran of the American Institute of Mediation.

--- Friday, August 26, 2011 ---

Have you been wrongfully terminated, harassed, or failed to be paid wages that you have earned?  Visit our employment law website to learn more about your rights and how Fernandez & Lauby can help you recover your lost earnings or damages!  California-EmploymentLawyers.com

--- Tuesday, May 24, 2011 ---

Fernandez & Lauby LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its ADA Accessibility Compliance Department. In addition to defending companies against ADA and California accessibility law compliance violations in a cost-effective manner in both State and Federal Court, F & L can proactively protect companies by recommending preventative measures and compliance consultants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fernandez & Lauby LLP
4590 Allstate Drive
Riverside, CA 92501

Phone: 951-329-9319
Toll Free: 866-776-3983
Fax: 951-320-1445
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Fernandez & Lauby LLP
Irvine office
7700 Irvine Center Dr, Suite 800
Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 951-329-9319
Toll Free: 866-776-3983
Irvine Law Office