Arnold Isaac Berschler
Nationwide Practice. 46 years. No charge first consultation
Arnold I. Berschler's accomplishments are:
Proctor Member of the Maritime Law Association of the United State, and a California Certified Legal Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law.
Lead attorney in published opinions emanating from the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals, and from the State of California Court of Court of Appeals.
Litigates cases in the state and federal court level.
Litigates administrative hearings before the United States Coast Guard.
Represents clients whether they be injured at sea or be victims of personal injury or wrongful death accidents ashore, or vessel owners-operators.
He has contributed to the development of case law applicable to vessel-side personnel under Title VII, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 U.S.C., §§1981; et seq;) the Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended in 1991 (42 U.S.C., §§ 2000e; et seq.)
Has won cases at trial and on appeal under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.c., §§2674; et seq.
- Maritime Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
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Contingent Fees
Please note that merchant mariner credential [MMC], other Coast Guard matters, vessel ownership and charter issues generally are hourly fees representation after initial consultation.
- California
- State Bar of California
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, E.D.MI
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Principal
- Berschler Associates, PC
- Current
- Partner
- Berschler & Draluck
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- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- J.D.
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- California State Bar # 56557
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- San Francisco Trial Lawyers
- Member
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- Capital City Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Maritime Law Association of the United States
- Proctor
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- California Certified Legal Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Certified Specialist
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- Abdulhalim A. Ali v. Robert Rogers
- 780 F.3d 1229
- Dawna A. Joseph v. Carolyn A. Johnson
- 178 Cal. App. 4th 1404
- Trung Le v. American Seafoods Co. LLC
- 352 Fed. Appx. 150
- Heather K. Knight v. Christopher Longaker
- 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 47080
- Kendra Summers v. United States
- 905 F.2d 1212
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- State Bar of California
Abandoned deckhand 's justice
- Q. I paid $12,000 to a broker for sailboat. I am now being told that the boat is for sale “as is” by owner” is this legal?
- A: First, I apologize for the delay; just back from vacation.
SECOND: Depends on which state the transaction took place. For instance, if in California, the answer would be “no.” An “as is sale” must be clearly stated in writing. Attorney fees might be recoverable.
- Q. Son was severely physically disabled for life due to antioch cps. Do i have a case?
- A: Sounds like your son was severely by police in Antioch. If so, your son - not you has the right to bring a claim or suit. If your son is a minor child (less than 18byerars) you or another adult would be bringing the claim as your son's "guardian ad litem": an adult responsible to your son.
- Q. What is the time limit to serve a PI lawsuit in state of California in this pandemic situation?
- A: California Rule of Court, 3.110(b) provides:
The complaint must be served on all named defendants and proofs of service on those defendants must be filed
with the court within 60 days after the filing of the complaint. When the complaint is amended to add a
defendant, the added defendant must be served and proof of service must be filed within 30 days after the filing
of the amended complaint.
As a practical matter that I have seen in 46 years of practice, Court court will grant more time than 60 days. Woody Allen once said, "90% of success is just showing up." the point being that the plaintiff or plaintiff attorney best appear for all ... Read More
