Yreka, CA

Jeffrey Nadrich

Jeffrey Nadrich is an experienced, nationally-recognized, well-known plaintiff’s personal injury contingency lawyer who is a relentless advocate for victims. He has been known throughout his legal career as a relentless litigator. Mr. Nadrich is a California-based lawyer with a B.A. from UC Berkeley and a law degree (J.D.) from UC Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Nadrich is the principal partner at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, a statewide personal injury, defective products, dangerous drugs, defective medical device and dangerous chemicals law firm. The firm handles cases throughout California and throughout the country. Mr. Nadrich is a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum honors attorneys who have secured verdicts and/or settlements in excess of $2 million. Less than 1 percent of practicing lawyers have achieved such status. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research and peer evaluations. Jeffrey Nadrich is well-known throughout California and nationally for demonstrating his relentless advocacy and the highest ethical standards. He cares very much about his clients. Mr. Nadrich focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury, serious injury, and wrongful death cases throughout California in addition to representing victims of defective medical products and dangerous drugs (mass torts), fire victims caused by California utilities including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric, and represents plaintiffs who have been victims of sexual abuse, carbon monoxide poisoning and paraquat exposure. Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers has recovered over $750,000,000 on behalf of thousands clients since 1990. The firm’s personal injury and mass tort areas of practice include: auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bite injury, slip and fall, wrongful death, defective medical devices, dangerous drugs, defective products, hazardous exposure, paraquat, Camp Lejeune water contamination, and wildfire cases. Our success has allowed Nadrich Law to grow to 17 offices throughout California including offices in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, Hayward, Merced, Modesto, Palm Desert, Quincy, Richmond, Sacramento, Salinas, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Susanville, Tracy, Tulare, and Yreka.

Dennis Black

Dennis H. Black, a retired firm founder and honored attorney emeritus at Black, Chapman, Petersen & Stevens, was born in New York in 1945. He graduated summa cum laude from Fordham College in 1967 and obtained his L.L.B. from Yale Law School in 1970. He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut (1970), California (1972), and Oregon (1976), and has an outstanding reputation for advocating for individuals' rights. Dennis is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a 'Superlawyer' since 2009, and has the highest possible Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center in 2010 and selected as Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel in 2015, 2016, and 2018.

Tom Petersen

Tom Petersen is a Partner at Black, Chapman, Petersen & Stevens, specializing in Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse, and Civil Rights. Born in 1951 in Sanger, California, he graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 1976 with a B.A. in Dramatic Art and from Southwestern University School of Law in 1981. He has been practicing law since 1982 and is admitted in California, Oregon, and Washington. His career includes roles as a law clerk for a federal judge, district attorney, public defender, and civil litigator, trying hundreds of cases in state and federal courts. He has received awards in Forensic Science and Federal Courts, and has been recognized with the 10 Best Attorneys Award for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service and the 10 Best Attorneys Award in Oregon for Client Satisfaction.

Jeff Garfinkel

Jeff Garfinkel is a dedicated personal injury attorney with a proven track record of advocating for individuals and families affected by serious accidents and injuries. With a compassionate approach and a fierce commitment to justice, Jeff has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Jeff specializes in representing victims of car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and wrongful death cases. He understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll these situations can have on individuals and their loved ones, and he fights tirelessly to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. Jeff earned his Juris Doctor from Hofstra School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in California and New York. Prior to joining the firm, Jeff was a named partner at an insurance defense firm for many years. He is well versed in the insurance companies’ tactics and is adept at outmaneuvering them. When not advocating for his clients, Jeff is passionate about giving back to the community. He frequently volunteers with organizations supporting accident survivors and their families.

Michael A. Kahn

Michael A. Kahn has been a personal injury lawyer for over 35 years. Mr. Kahn was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Southwestern University School of Law. Mr. Kahn has gained admission to the California Bar, and has remained a member of the California Bar for his entire career. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Kahn has stayed committed to assisting his clients with obtaining the finest medical treatment and most financial compensation possible for his clients’ injuries. Mr. Kahn has developed a reputation as a fine negotiator who isn’t afraid to take on huge insurance companies or corporations. Mr. Kahn has spent a decade volunteering with Los Angeles Superior Court, where he has worked to assist others with solving disputes via mediation. Mr. Kahn is extremely respected by the legal community regarding his work as well as the dedication he shows his clients. Mr. Kahn is described by many as larger-than-life and has a big wit and personality to match. Mr. Kahn is also considered to be caring and honest by those who know him. He enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, three kids, and the family dog, Chip, in his spare time. Mr. Kahn’s hobbies include baseball, boxing and fishing.

Arthur W. Stevens III, a Partner at Black, Chapman, Petersen & Stevens, focuses on Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation. Born in Idaho, he lived abroad in Burma and Brazil before graduating from Whitman College in 1978 and The Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in 1984. He began his legal career defending the State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) before dedicating himself to representing injured and disabled individuals. He has been awarded the highest possible Peer Review Rating in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell for over 15 years, received the Doug Swanson Award of Excellence in 2010, and completed the Harvard Negotiation Master Class.

Andrew Wilson is a trial and appellate lawyer at Black, Chapman, Petersen & Stevens, representing individuals in personal injury, employment, and civil rights matters. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Redlands, California, he graduated from Lewis and Clark College in 2007 with a B.A. in Political Science and from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2012, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Practicing since January 2013, he has argued cases before the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court.