ADA Lawsuit Defense

Facing an ADA Lawsuit?

A large part of my law practice is defending business owners and land owners sued by predatory ADA plaintiffs throughout California. From vigorous defense tactics in the federal courts to efficient settlements, I have the tools to guide you through this difficult process.

Keep reading for general information about ADA lawsuit best practices.

Offices State Wide to Serve You

ADA Lawsuits are a rampant problem throughout California. I have defended hundreds of business owners and landlords all over this state. I accept cases in both Northern and Southern California.

The Best Defense is Good Offense

The best defense against an ADA lawsuit is to ensure that your business meets current statutory requirements. I can help refer you to an architect or other compliance professional to evaluate your current accessibility situation.

A modest amount of money spent on preventative measures could save you thousands down the road.

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ADA lawsuit abuse is a real problem

Many California businesses are threatened with lawsuits because of alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Unfortunately, these threats rarely contain any supporting evidence of an actual denial of access or injury.

Typically, an ADA demand letter will reference a vague “injury” or “injuries” and will state a demand for thousands of dollars to “settle” the case.

While most businesses want to make their facilities open and convenient for all Californians, these threats of legal action do little to advance the cause of disabled Americans. A cottage industry of professional plaintiffs has emerged that bring these claims repeatedly. Political leaders both in Sacramento and in Washington DC have called for reforms of the ADA laws to reign in these actions, but not much is actually being done to rein in the abuse.

Even with new laws, business owners need a lawyer on their side when faced with an ADA lawsuit or legal demand. Not every business owner has the time or expertise needed to resolve these complaints satisfactorily.

My law firm will properly address threatening ADA demand letters and represent you in court if a lawsuit is filed against your business.

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Average number of new ADA lawsuits filed each and every month in California.

Don’t ignore ADA lawsuit threats or customer complaints

Don’t wait until a lawsuit is filed to contact an attorney. My law office can advocate for you at the early stages of a complaint to ensure a fair and reasonable outcome.

In situations where no actual denial of access has occurred, I am prepared to defend your business all the way through a jury trial. I will fight for you and your business reputation in these situations.

If you receive an ADA demand in the mail or if you are served with a lawsuit, contact my law firm immediately. Time is of the essence and you do not want to be unprepared.

Litigation Tip

Don’t settle an ADA lawsuit or demand without first talking to an attorney. Call me at (916) 333-2222 if you have been served with a lawsuit or demand.

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I consult with business and property owners on ADA lawsuits nearly every single day

If you are looking for expert representation with respect to ADA lawsuits, do not hesitate to contact our office.

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Frequent ADA Filers

Most ADA lawsuits in California are filed by a small number of professional ADA law firms. Here is a list of the most prolific ADA filers in California.

Center for Disability Access
The Center for Disability Access is probably the top filer in California. They operate statewide, from San Diego to Sacramento.

Common named plaintiffs include: Scott Johnson, Chris Langer, Samuel Love, Cecil Shaw, Nehemiah Kong, Brian Whitaker, Shirley Lindsay, James Zarian, Daniel Lopez, Rafael Arroyo, Robert Elguezabal, Raul Uriarte-Limon, Scott Schutza, Orland Sylve, Chuck Bellone, Oziel Sawyer, and Samuel Zarian.
Mission Law Firm / Tanya Moore
Tanya Moore’s law firm used to be called “The Moore Law Firm.” Now they go by the name “The Mission Law Firm.” Tanya Moore is based out of San Jose.

Common named plaintiffs include: Albert Dytch, Arthur Owens, Cecil Shaw, Cleveland Vickers, Francisca Moralez, Hendrik Block, Jose Acosta, Jose Escobedo, Jose Trujillo, Rachel Bryant, Rachel Lobato, Robert Kalani, Ronald Moore, and Ronny-Marie Wilson.
Peter Kristofer Strojnik
Peter Strojnik does business as the “Strojnik Firm LLC” and operates out of Phoenix, Arizona. Peter is licensed to practice law in California. His main client that files ADA lawsuits in California appears to be Theresa Brooke. We find that they tend to focus on suing hotels and motels throughout California.
Rein & Clefton
Attorneys Paul Rein & Aaron Clefton operate out of Oakland, California. Rein & Clefton tend to file their lawsuits in the Northern District of California. They mostly sue businesses both large and small and property owners in the Bay Area. Rein & Clefton tend to represent a diverse set of plaintiffs. As opposed to some other ADA lawsuit filers that don’t actually care about accessibility, Rein & Clefton place a large emphasis on correcting ADA violations as a part of their litigation strategy.
Richard Mac Bride
Richard Mac Bride is an attorney with an office in Richmond, California. Mac Bride’s main named plaintiffs appear to be Jose Daniel Castillo-Antonio who is alleged to have severely limited use of his legs and Richard Sepulveda. Most of Mac Bride’s lawsuits are filed in the Bay Area.
Daniel Malakauskas
Daniel Malakauskas is a young attorney that appears to specialize in plaintiff-side ADA litigation. Daniel recently moved to Las Vegas, Nevada from Stockton, California. Common plaintiffs include: Cynthia Hopson and Meryl Pomponio.
Manning Law, APC / Joseph Manning Jr.
Joseph Manning and his law firm Manning Law, APC operate out of Newport Beach, California. Manning Law has been at the forefront of ADA litigation surrounding website accessibility. They file lawsuits both in the state and federal courts. We have been seeing an increase in ADA lawsuits filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Cesar Cotto is a common litigant.

Other common Plaintiffs Manning uses to file these lawsuits are: James Rutherford, Joseph Sanchez, and Carmen John Perri.
David Wakefield
Disabled Advocacy Group APLC
Ascension Law Group
So Cal Equal Access Group

Served with an ADA Lawsuit?

In most Federal ADA lawsuits, you have just 21 days to formally respond to lawsuit after being served. Don’t delay. Failing to respond can result in a default judgment against you. We can help.

ADA Lawsuit Defense

Facing an ADA Lawsuit?

Offices State Wide to Serve You

The Best Defense is Good Offense

ADA lawsuit abuse is a real problem

Don’t ignore ADA lawsuit threats or customer complaints

Litigation Tip

I consult with business and property owners on ADA lawsuits nearly every single day

Frequent ADA Filers

Served with an ADA Lawsuit?

ADA Lawsuit Resources