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Santa Cruz Medical Malpractice Law Firm
Overview
Willoughby Law Firm, Inc. is a civil litigation boutique that is nationally recognized for handling groundbreaking litigation and complex catastrophic injury cases. The Firm represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice, civil rights, personal injury and wrongful death matters across the country. We have a reputation for handling cases of social significance, some of which have received international media exposure, having been reported in The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Daily Journal, Univision, Telemundo, numerous other international media outlets, and the CBS news magazine 60 Minutes. Where appropriate, our Firm utilizes its extensive contacts in the media world to bring exposure to noteworthy cases of social significance.
Our attorneys are accomplished and experienced trial lawyers who have tried dozens of cases to jury verdict in both federal and state courts. Our diverse civil trial practice focuses on the representation of individuals who have suffered catastrophic injury, including amputation and brain injuries in medical malpractice and personal injury matters. We represent employees in actions against their employers for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and other employment related issues. We have received national acclaim for litigating governmental entity claims on behalf of individuals in civil rights and tort actions. In California, we are involved in Fiduciary and estate litigation.
Willoughby Law Firm, Inc. is an AV Peer Review Rated law firm. An AV rating is the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell to rate lawyers' ethics and legal ability and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary.
About Willoughby Law Firm, Inc.
Previous Law Firm Name
- Willoughby Brod LLP, 2015
Languages
- English (Primary)
- Spanish
Practice Areas
- Medical Malpractice 95%
- Personal Injury 5%
Litigation
- 100%
Classes and Seminars
- Mock Trial, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, 2013 - Present
- Mastering the Mini Opening, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, - 2019
Pro Bono Activities
- President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association, 2020 - Present
- Board Member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association, 2010 - Present
People
Attorneys
- Markus Willoughby (Founding Partner)
Staff
- Shawna Lin Murdoch, Paralegal, 415-397-1130
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
815 Brisa Del Mar Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone
Appointments
Weekend
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