- Wrongful DeathRepresentation of various public entities in numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury lawsuits involving claims of dangerous condition of public property.
- Sex CrimesRepresentation of a private motor coach operator and public transit entity in regard to the alleged rape of a passenger on a public transit bus in revenue service.
- AssaultWheatley Bingham & Baker, LLP has handled hundreds of premises liability cases for various businesses including construction sites, restaurants, apartment complexes, grocery stores, shopping malls, parks and other public facilities. Our attorneys have litigated cases involving allegations of negligence, dangerous condition, slip/trip and fall, assault and battery, rape, and false arrest/detention...
- Corporate LawWe have extensive experience advising clients in multiple areas of general corporate and business law. Our clients include large corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, public non-profit organizations, public entities, joint ventures and small business enterprises. We assist clients in a variety of matters including entity formation and selection, corporate maintenance, commercial lease transactions, partnership agreements, landlord/tenant issues, contractual matters, and advice on employee policies and procedures.
- Business Disputes
- Business TransactionsWheatley Bingham & Baker, LLP represents diverse clients in complex litigation matters and commercial/business transactions. Our dedication and commitment to excellence ensures successful and cost-effective solutions to our clients' legal needs. Our areas of focus include (roll mouse over and click to view details)...
- Limited Liability CompaniesWe represent business and commercial clients in all facets of litigation in both state and federal courts. Our clients rely on our extensive experience and expertise in the handling of litigation matters involving claims for breach of contract, unfair business practices, interference with perspective economic advantage, fraud, RICO violations, breach of partnership agreements and defamation. We represent publicly and privately held corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, non-profit organizations, as well as individual members, directors and officers. Our experience and expertise ensures a successful and cost-effective resolution to business and commercial litigation matters.
- Workers CompensationSuccessful representation of numerous Southern California businesses in their efforts to obtain reimbursement of workers' compensation benefits paid to employees arising out of the negligent acts of third parties, resulting in combined multi-million dollar settlements/verdicts of the claims and lawsuits asserted against the responsible third parties.
- Wrongful TerminationRepresentation of large private transportation company in connection with a wide range of labor and employment litigation, advice and counseling, including claims for wrongful termination of management employees.
- Employment ContractRepresentation of various private business entities in regard to the preparation and negotiation of employment contracts, counseling of employees and development of employee manuals, policies and procedures.
- Employment LitigationOur transportation practice involves the representation of some of California's largest transportation providers in all facets of litigation from catastrophic multi-million dollar personal injury lawsuits to contract/employment disputes. We represent clients in all areas of the transportation industry in both the public and private sectors, including light rail and heavy rail providers, public transit buses and private motor coach services, intra/interstate commercial trucking companies, taxicab and limousine services, as well as maritime and air delivery companies. Clients have sought our litigation experience in state and federal court, as well as assistance in matters brought before administrative and regulatory agencies. We have represented our transportation clients in hundreds of lawsuits involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, breach of contracts, premises liability, and other related tort and contract issues. We also provide counsel and business advice regarding contract/lease drafting, employment and labor disputes and strategic business planning.
- Premises LiabilityThe Partners of Wheatley Bingham & Baker, LLP have over sixty years experience working with insurance adjusters, third party administrators and self-insured companies in the defense of general liability matters. Our experience includes a broad spectrum of matters on behalf insureds in claims involving premises liability, automobile casualty, products liability and other insured claims.
- Personal InjuryMark Baker is a partner in Wheatley Bingham & Baker, LLP, and has practiced civil litigation in San Diego County for over 20 years. Mr. Baker's primary area of practice is personal injury litigation involving complex tort claims. His work involves both the representation of seriously injured persons and the defense of commercial ventures, individuals, and public entities in tort actions. Mr. Baker's practice also includes diverse matters involving subrogation, commercial, and business litigation. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in various state courts in Southern California, and successfully litigated other matters throughout the State of California.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesWheatley Bingham & Baker, LLP has defended hundreds of personal injury cases, including many significant claims asserted by other prominent personal injury attorneys. Our diverse experience and clear understanding of the defense perspective makes us uniquely qualified to handle representation of seriously injured persons in personal injury and wrongful death matters. In that regard, Wheatley Bingham & Baker, LLP has successfully litigated many personal injury matters on behalf of injured persons involving catastrophic personal injuries arising out of industrial, commercial and construction site accidents, motor vehicle accidents, product defects, dog bites and attacks, and equipment failure.