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Highly experienced attorneys working hard to protect our clients

At McCarthy & Kroes, our candid and tenacious lawyers represent individuals, businesses and government entities in a variety of civil matters in Ventura and across California’s  Central Coast. During 25 years of providing high-quality service, we have developed significant experience in our areas of practice and are devoted to using the knowledge and skills we have gained to help you resolve your most important legal matters.

Personal injury

With experience representing both injured victims and insurance companies, our seasoned lawyers handle all types of personal injury and fatal accident claims in the Santa Barbara and Ventura areas. We assist with premises liability cases, including slip and fall accidents, animal attacks, construction site accidents, and accidents caused by dangerous and defective products.

Auto accidents

Our attorneys understand the full extent of your physical, emotional and financial losses after a serious auto accident, and we work hard to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. To learn more about how we can assist you in accidents involving every type of vehicle, including cars, trucks, boats and airplanes, and accidents involving vehicle defects or dangerous roads, please see our page on motor vehicle accidents.

Business law

Our business law firm provides high-quality counsel, guidance and advice to local businesses in a broad range of matters, including formation and dissolution:

• We advise on partnerships and joint ventures.
• As skilled negotiators and trial lawyers, we help businesses resolve all types of contract disputes with vendors, suppliers and customers.
• We assist with commercial transactions, contract negotiations, entertainment law matters and intellectual property issues.

Real Estate

From property line and easement disputes to problems with closings or buy-sell agreements, our real estate litigationattorneys are highly skilled at helping clients resolve disputes. Our experience includes representing real estate agents in issues involving transfer disclosure statements and claims of failure to disclose. We also assist nonprofit organizations, as well as homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and their boards.

Civil litigation and appeals

Our attorneys never hesitate to take a case to trial when it is in your best interest. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in all types of civil litigation matters, including employment disputes.

Elder law

With substantial experience in elder law and an unwavering dedication to our community, our attorneys help you remedy physical, emotional and financial abuse and neglect wrought upon elderly or dependent victims.

Contact us for legal help in Ventura, Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities

Since 1988, cities and counties, international corporations, homeowners’ associations, individuals and small businesses have turned to the skilled, experienced lawyers at McCarthy & Kroes. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us online or call 805.564.2085 for a free initial consultation today.