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Bradford Charles Brereton
also known as Brad C. Brereton
About Bradford
Biography
I have over 30 years experience in representing small businesses, consumers and homeowners. We handle all forms of business and real estate matters, together with serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have four attorneys on staff to assist and provide ample support for our clients needs.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
25%
43 years
Litigation
25%
43 years | 800 cases
Personal Injury
25%
43 years
Real Estate
25%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-450 per hour
Contingency
40%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Brereton Law Office
1362 Pacific Avenue, Suite 221, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
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Bradford Charles Brereton's Reviews
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Posted by Chuck | February 13, 2015 | Business
Strong business knowledge
Brad really knew law and regulations but what surprised me is he really understood business too. Very sharp but humble guy. Pretty rare.
Bradford Charles Brereton's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Bradford is a skilled and dedicated lawyer who fights hard to get his clients the best results. He is an asset to the profession."
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"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Brereton has exhibited a well-refined knowledge of compensation available for those injured in personal injury accidents. He certainly provides quality representation in the Santa Cruz area."
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"I endorse Mr. Brereton. He is a very seasoned and professional attorney. Further, he has provided very articulate answers to Avvo.com community posed questions."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Contributor, avvo
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Attorney, Brereton Law Office
Associations
1983 - Present
Admitted United States District Court Northern DistrictAdmittee
1983 - Present
Admitted United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth CircuitAdmittee
1983 - Present
Admitted United States District Court Eastern DistrictAdmittee
1983 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1983 - Present
Courts of State of CaliforniaAdmittee
1983 - Present
United States District Court Southern Dist of CaliforniaAdmitted
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe vs. Company Truck
Recovery of $500,000
Doe vs. Trustee
Recovery of $350,000.
Doe vs. Disability Insurance Company
Insurance company settled paying 100% of benefits due $225,000.
Doe vs Homeowners Association
HOA paid $300,000 to settle case before trial.
Does vs. National Bank
All defendants settled. Recovered back 100% of clients losses plus attorneys fees. Total recovery $330,000.
Doe vs. Negligent Driver
Insurance company settled paying $250,000 without suit.
Education
1983
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Juris Doctor
1978
California State University, San Jose State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Business Organizations and Financing
Business Organizations
Publications
2014
Santa Cruz Wire
Uncle Funky Takes on Recession
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My attorney is holding my check due to a waiting period from medical, is this common practice once you recieve your check?
06 Oct 2017
Q&A
Can tort for emotional distress be brought because of fall of heavy fence ?
01 Sep 2017
Q&A
How to register foreign county conservatorship and enforce the foreign country court order to sell the house?
27 Jul 2017