Compassionate Advocates For Victims of the Coastal Fire

We are currently representing clients whose homes were damaged by the Coastal Fire. If you or a family member are victims of the Coastal Fire, call us today to learn how our proven strategy can maximize your recovery against SCE.

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On May 11, 2022 at approximately 2:43 p.m., a brush fire erupted near St. Tropez and Laguna Ridge Trail adjacent to the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) Treatment Plant in Laguna Niguel. Pushed by onshore winds, the fire quickly spotted across the canyon and up the ridges towards the Coronado Pointe. A total of 20 luxury homes were destroyed and another 12 were damaged by the fire. Hundreds of additional homes were damaged by smoke and soot. Approximately 900 homes were evacuated for many days due to the fire activity.

Southern California Edison Company (SCE) filed an Electrical Safety Incident Report with the California Public Utilities Commission while the fire was still burning stating that its Agate 12kV distribution circuit experienced “circuit activity close in time to the reported time of the fire.” Based upon our experience representing clients in the 2017 Thomas Fire and 2018 Woolsey Fire, “circuit activity” on SCE’s power lines in those fires was the result of an electrical arcing event which ignited those wildfires. Further, photos and videos taken shortly after the fire erupted show the heel of the fire directly below SCE’s power lines and poles.

Why Robertson & Associates

Alex “Trey” Robertson, IV has been distinguished as a Southern California Super Lawyer every year since 2011, an honor conferred on less than 5% of the total lawyers in the state. Additionally, Alex holds the prestigious AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest peer rating given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

Walk The Talk

In addition to being a wildfire attorney, Trey also volunteers for a large fire department in Southern California as a fire photographer providing the Public Information Officers real-time photos and videos of major incidents to keep the public informed about the size, location and direction of wildfires in his community. Having frontline experience on the fireground helps Trey better understand fire behavior, and firefighting tactics and operations. Trey is also certified by the State of California as an Emergency Medical Technician and volunteers in his community providing emergency medical services during disasters and large community events.

Our Team

Clients & Testimonials

Maryanne Tirinnanzi
Fairview Fire

I chose the Robertson Law Firm to represent me after I researched their expertise in fire law. Alex Robertson not only has first hand experience with wildfires, but he also has continued his education to include training with Cal Fire. He and his legal team are extremely capable and their success for their clients is noteworthy.

After I suffered losses in a wildfire weeks after moving to California, the Robertson legal team took the time over the phone to explain the process with regard to litigation, mediation and compensation. They were there for me every step of the way and today I can say this law firm is the reason why I have a life changing settlement! THANK YOU Robertson Law Firm!

Naseem Ahmed
Woolsey Fire

In November of 2018 my family suffered a total burn down of our home during the Woolsey Fire in southern California. This had been our beloved home for 11 years, my wife and I had raised our two daughters there and spent much of our resources nurturing and improving this house. When the Woolsey Fire raged through the neighborhoods of Bell Canyon we had little warning, no evacuation commands from authorities, and no time to clear out our possessions. The house was consumed as I watched, virtually all of our contents with it. We lost photo albums, computers, heirloom jewelry, documents, pretty much anything that wouldn’t fit into small cars.

The loss was devastating to the four of us who lived there. We had to scramble to find a new place to live with only the clothes on our backs. Thinking nature had played a cruel trick on us, I began to hear on the news that the fire may have actually been the fault of a utility company, due to their negligence of maintenance. This is when I contacted Robertson & Associates Law Firm. Robertson confirmed that there was litigation in the works and I retained their services.

I am very pleased to say how well Robertson handled our case. They helped us every step of the way during a very complex and lengthy process. The firm’s attorneys were very skilled and knowledgeable with this type of case and I felt very confident they were leaving no stone unturned when it came to documentation, statements, or procedures. I spent many hours discussing various aspects of our case and they were always professional and courteous.

I am very pleased with the settlement we reached. Robertson aggressively represented us to the full extent and I feel they went beyond what was expected. I would like to commend the fine work of various attorneys I worked with over a nearly 3 year period: A very heartfelt thank you to Olivia Steinfeld, Mark Uyeno, and Ben Petiprin for their tremendous help in navigating this case. Of course we couldn’t have made it this far without the work of Alex Robertson, who handled our mediation first-hand.

I would highly recommend Robertson & Associates to anyone needing legal help in matters such as ours. The firm has the knowledge and skills to take on the large, complex cases.

Richard Hirsh
Principal, Cielo Farms Winery, Malibu, CA

I’d like to thank you and your team for representing me and my family during the “Woolsey Fire” lawsuit” against Edison. We could not have had a better experience/outcome, ….flawless.
“Professionalism” was a prevailing theme throughout the Edison Lawsuit experience with Robertson and Associates, as well a good communication with you and your team.
I never waited more than minutes in getting any question answered during the experience. Alex, you are a “straight shooter,” a critical ingredient in someone’s character that is so rare in today’s business environment and refreshing to say the least. During our experience together you and your team were right there for me every step of the way. You and your team made it easy for Diana and I to “prevail” in this case. Your group of experts were a direct extension of your professionalism. We could not have been more delighted at how this case turned out.
On a scale of 1-10 , 10 being exemplary, I would rate Robertson and Associates a “15” !!!
WELL DONE ALEX!
THANK YOU SO MUCH.

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