Victorville, CA

James Bergener

“Sweet” James Bergener set out to create a different kind of law firm - one built around helping you recover from your injuries and to get the maximum possible compensation. As a founding principal of Sweet James Accident Attorneys, James has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. His career is dedicated to helping anyone who has been injured because of someone else’s negligence. From seemingly simple claims to the most complex cases, Sweet James will make sure you get the justice you deserve. Mr. Bergener is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. The forum makes up less than 1 percent of lawyers in the United States. Mr. Bergener, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, was selected to Super Lawyers for 2016 - 2020. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Bergener defended insurance carriers against personal injury and workers compensation claims filed by injured plaintiffs. With this unique knowledge of defense strategies, he’s been able to resolve cases other attorneys found impossible. When insurance companies won’t play fairly, Mr. Bergener aggressively pursues them and their associated corporations for “bad-faith” actions. This often results in settlements that extend well beyond the original accident and damages. Mr. Bergener is passionate about fighting for accident victims. He is a powerful negotiator, excelling in mediation and arbitration. These methods are often preferred by clients who wish to avoid trial. Recognized by fellow accident lawyers, he has been one of the best law essay writers, guest lecturer at conferences, legal seminars, and law schools on topics involving injury tort litigation and practice management. Aside from his numerous academic and professional interactions, “Sweet James” Bergener provides weekly commentary as a legal expert on KLAC AM 570 LA Sports Radio. He has sponsored KFI Law Day with attorney and radio host Bill Handel and has appeared on a number of radio shows to help listeners get the legal assistance they need. As an avid motorcyclist and MotoGP racing enthusiast, Mr. Bergener’s legal experience is supplemented with his experience on the road. Motorcycle accident victims represented by the firm benefit from the insight of a skilled professional and fellow rider.

Richard M. Ewaniszyk

Richard M. Ewaniszyk was admitted to practice law in 1982. He has extensive experience in personal injury and criminal defense, trying cases in both Federal and State Courts. A U.S. Army Veteran, he has served on the Board of Directors for The Other Bar and as Chairman of the California State Bar Lawyers Assistance Program. He also served as City Attorney for Adelanto.

Jeffrey S. Bullard

Jeffrey S. Bullard is a founding partner at Bullard & Powell, specializing in Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, and DMV Administrative Hearings. He has been practicing exclusively in these areas since 2004, handling thousands of cases. He is recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association and National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Sarah E. Powell

Sarah E. Powell is a founding partner at Bullard & Powell, handling both criminal defense and personal injury cases. She is known for her client-focused approach and expertise in legal research. Sarah has served on the Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Bar Association and Legal Aid Society, and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and holds an AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale Hubbell.

Igor Fradkin

Igor Fradkin or as he is known in the industry, “Rideshare Slayer” is a litigation and trial attorney at the DTLA Law Group with extensive experience representing clients in personal injury and litigation; he has helped clients recover millions of dollars for their injuries. He practices in both state and federal courts. He has been selected as a 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Southern California Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction. He has also been named as a top 40 under 40 National Trial Lawyer and top 40 under 40 best Lawyer for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Mr. Fradkin graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with degrees in Political Science and Russian before graduating cum laude from Western State College of Law where he finished near the top of his class while being the Business Editor and student writer of the Law Review. Mr. Fradkin has been admitted to practice law in California. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Prior to helping injured victims in personal injury cases, he spent a year at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office as a certified law clerk handling over 20 preliminary hearings. Always moral but never shying away from fighting for his client’s rights, his passion and drive to help clients make him an ideal attorney to have on your side. Mr. Fradkin continually demonstrates his commitment for victim’s rights through the hundreds of hours of community service he gives back.

Ian Silverthorne

Silverthorne Attorneys is a personal injury law firm in Orange County that was founded by lead attorney Ian Silverthorne. Ian grew up in a small town in Maine and made the trek out to Southern California alone to pursue an education and the dream of becoming an attorney. Ian received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Cal State Fullerton before he attended Chapman University’s School of Law. While attending school, he worked as the intake director for a law firm in Orange County. After graduating from Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law and passing the California State Bar, Ian began work on creating and running Silverthorne Attorneys from the ground up. Since beginning the practice in 2012, Ian our team at Silverthorne Attorneys has been able to recover several seven-figure settlements for our clients and their families. From car accidents and dog bites, to wrongful deaths and premises liability cases; Ian has been able to go to bat for his clients against the insurance companies. Ian was featured in entrepreneur.com in an article on how to creating a thriving business. The top priority and focus of our firm is the people we represent. Our mission is to provide our clients with the best service possible as we work one-on-one with our clients. We have made it our mission to build a personal injury law firm that stands for integrity. Every personal injury attorney in our firm has years of experience taking on insurance adjusters and we never back down when you are being taken advantage of. Our motivation is simple - help those who have been injured and their families that are being treated unfairly by insurance companies. Ian is not shy when it comes to taking on insurance adjusters. He is not one to give up or back down if he feels as though our clients are not getting the treatment they deserve. As head attorney, Ian has successfully gone up against insurance companies, even in cases that seem impossible, and has been able to get our clients the compensation they need in order to get their lives back. When it comes to pursuing your case with conviction and honesty, there is no other personal injury law firm that has your best interests at heart other than Ian and the team at Silverthorne Attorneys.

Neil Shouse

Neil Shouse is a California personal injury attorney and founder of Shouse Law Group. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, he served five years as a Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney, winning 96% of over 40 jury trials. He is a frequent legal expert on national media including Dr Phil, CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Court TV, and Good Morning America. He uses his insider experience from defending large insurance companies to help individuals. He is also a mass tort attorney fighting for victims of defective medical devices and dangerous drugs.