- GuardianshipOur attorneys can help you create your own unique Estate Plan. During your initial consultation, you will describe your estate planning goals and we will then develop a comprehensive Estate Plan suited to your unique objectives and needs. Beyond basic estate planning strategies, our office is experienced in creating special needs and charitable trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships to help our clients no matter their needs or circumstances.
- Criminal DefenseHere at the Law Office of David Philipson, our attorneys have been practicing criminal law for more than forty years. Mr. Philipson has tried several hundred jury trials – a rare feat in today’s world of settlements and plea bargaining. This places our office in a unique position to assess your options and get you the best possible outcome, regardless of the charges against you. We handle a variety of criminal cases, including...
- DUI/DWI
- Theft
- Drug Crimes
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Business DisputesSound legal planning is an important element of any business operation. With experienced legal guidance, it is often possible to avoid costly setbacks while identifying opportunities for growth and expansion. The Law Office of David Philipson can provide you with the legal assistance you need to make the decisions that are right for the short and long-term health of your business. We provide knowledgeable business law counsel to businesses in the Big Bear Valley and beyond. The scope of our business law practice includes counsel and advocacy regarding...
- Workers CompensationDavid Philipson started practicing law in Los Angeles in 1974 working for a prominent criminal defense lawyer. For those two years he handled hundreds of criminal cases and over 30 murders. He started his own practice in 1975. At first it was a criminal defense, but gradually evolved into all kinds of trial work: personal injury, workers compensation, unlawful detainer, real estate and easement litigation, etc.
- Real Estate LitigationOur office offers a wide range of real estate services. Our attorneys will thoroughly evaluate and explain to you all contract or litigation options to ensure that your rights are professionally represented and that you understand your position under the law. Our real estate practice concentrates on the following areas...
- Premises LiabilityOur attorneys have decades of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in every type of personal injury lawsuit, including automobile accidents, products liability, and premises liability (slip and fall) cases. We are skilled trial attorneys who understand how to investigate and evaluate a claim, and know when to recommend a settlement and when to go to trial.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesEric had his teeth-cut in the combative arena of civil litigation by working for a number of “small” but industry leading firms in Orange County. Working for small firms allowed him to act as lead counsel on several jury trials and spearhead multiple appeals filed in the Third and Fourth Districts of the California Court of Appeals. He has gained the respect of colleagues and judicial officers alike, as he has been tapped to represent law firms that have been sued and has been referred prospective clients by judicial officers. Eric is thoroughly experienced in cases involving Breach of Contract, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Real Estate Disputes, Personal Injury, and Consumer Claims.
- Property DamageWhen the negligence or wrongful conduct of an individual, business, or other entity causes injury to another, the law allows the injured party to recover compensation for the damages caused, including property damage, present and future medical expenses, lost wages due to missed work or diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress. Obtaining this recovery from a defendant or insurance company requires the plaintiff to prove all the facts of the case, including the accident itself, the defendant’s fault, and the nature and extent of the plaintiff’s injuries.
- Personal InjuryWe can also make sure you get the care and attention you need to get back on your feet after a personal injury accident.
- Estate PlanningJoseph has an extensive background in transactional work, including contract drafting, corporate formations and compliance, and estate planning. Read More
- WillsErika Anocibar is a Bilingual Paralegal with the Law Office of David Philipson. She received her ABA Certification through the Paralegal Program at UC Riverside. She has been in the office for a little over four years and has experience with real estate law, personal injury, wills and estate planning, business law and civil litigation. Erika often helps the attorneys with drafting preliminary motions and discovery and also conducts a good amount of legal research. She also serves as our translator for our Spanish speaking clients. Erika has lived in Big Bear her whole life being a graduate of the local high school. She received her B.A. in International Political Science from the University of California Riverside. Erika is currently a first-year law student at the California Western School of Law.
- TrustsThe Law Office of David Philipson is also experienced in handling trust administration, probate administration, and trust and estate litigation. Whether as an executor of a will, trustee or beneficiary, our office can help you during the difficult process of winding up the affairs of a loved one. We offer free consultations to help assess your aims and will help navigate you through the difficult time following a loss.
- Power of AttorneyEstate planning involves the preparation of legal documents that allow for the ongoing administration of a person’s assets and income, both during life and at death. Its primary purpose is to ensure that there is a smooth and seamless transfer of assets belonging to a decedent to his or her heirs with as little cost and trouble as possible. Modern estate planning usually involves the creation of a living trust, wills, and durable powers of attorney for both health care and financial decision making.
- Probate
- BankruptcyWhile no one wants to be living in debt, the truth is that millions of Americans are unable to keep up with their bills. If you are one of the many who have fallen behind on payments due to credit card debt, unpaid medical bills or any other type of debt, now is the time to learn more about how personal bankruptcy may be the debt relief solution you need.