Law Offices of Ames Smith: Practice Areas
Wildfire Law: Destruction of Property, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
The Law Offices of Ames Smith has assisted dozens of victims of the California Woolsey and Thomas wildfires in obtaining compensation for destruction of their homes, personal property, and physical and emotional injuries. Mr. Smith is licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai`i, and is responding to inquiries regarding the devastating wildfires on Maui and the Big Island.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, nearly 85% of wildfires in the United States are caused by humans. In some cases, electrical equipment owned by the utility company is not operated correctly or is negligently maintained and starts a fire. Southern California Edison Company admitted in October 2019 that, "[a]bsent additional evidence, SCE believes it is likely that its equipment was associated with the ignition of the Woolsey Fire."
In most cases, available insurance funds are insufficient for families to rebuild and address the staggering losses caused by wildfires . The Woolsey Fire in 2018 burned 96,949 acres and destroyed more than 1,500 structures in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, leaving thousands displaced and scrambling to rebuild.
If you are the victim of a California or Hawai`i wildfire, including the 2023 Maui and Big Island wildfires, please contact us at inquiries@ames-law.com to learn more about your legal options.
The Law Offices of Ames Smith has assisted dozens of victims of the California Woolsey and Thomas wildfires in obtaining compensation for destruction of their homes, personal property, and physical and emotional injuries. Mr. Smith is licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai`i, and is responding to inquiries regarding the devastating wildfires on Maui and the Big Island.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, nearly 85% of wildfires in the United States are caused by humans. In some cases, electrical equipment owned by the utility company is not operated correctly or is negligently maintained and starts a fire. Southern California Edison Company admitted in October 2019 that, "[a]bsent additional evidence, SCE believes it is likely that its equipment was associated with the ignition of the Woolsey Fire."
In most cases, available insurance funds are insufficient for families to rebuild and address the staggering losses caused by wildfires . The Woolsey Fire in 2018 burned 96,949 acres and destroyed more than 1,500 structures in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, leaving thousands displaced and scrambling to rebuild.
If you are the victim of a California or Hawai`i wildfire, including the 2023 Maui and Big Island wildfires, please contact us at inquiries@ames-law.com to learn more about your legal options.
California Civil Law: Business Litigation, Contract Disputes, Personal Injury, Premises Liability
Mr. Smith works with many start-ups, established businesses, and private individuals to advise them from a legal perspective as they develop and grow their businesses. We have assisted many of these clients with litigation regarding contract disputes, including licensing agreements for music and television.
Mr. Smith has also assisted personal injury victims, ranging from assaults and batteries to auto accidents. If you have been injured, contact us at inquiries@ames-law.com today - we may be able to help.
Mr. Smith works with many start-ups, established businesses, and private individuals to advise them from a legal perspective as they develop and grow their businesses. We have assisted many of these clients with litigation regarding contract disputes, including licensing agreements for music and television.
Mr. Smith has also assisted personal injury victims, ranging from assaults and batteries to auto accidents. If you have been injured, contact us at inquiries@ames-law.com today - we may be able to help.
California Employment Law: Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Retaliation
Have you been terminated, forced to quit, demoted, denied promotions or pay raises, or otherwise subjected to adverse employment actions? We may be able to help.
Mr. Smith has assisted many clients of all backgrounds who believe they have been unfairly treated by their employers. If you believe that your employer is discriminating against you or otherwise creating a hostile work environment based on your age, gender, race, religion, or national origin, contact us today. If you have complained about discrimination in the workplace and your employer fired or otherwise punished you for it, you may have a claim for retaliation.
These cases can be very difficult to prove, so it is important that you contact an employment lawyer immediately if you think you may have a claim, so that evidence and witness testimony can be secured promptly. Don't wait - contact us at inquiries@ames-law.com.
Have you been terminated, forced to quit, demoted, denied promotions or pay raises, or otherwise subjected to adverse employment actions? We may be able to help.
Mr. Smith has assisted many clients of all backgrounds who believe they have been unfairly treated by their employers. If you believe that your employer is discriminating against you or otherwise creating a hostile work environment based on your age, gender, race, religion, or national origin, contact us today. If you have complained about discrimination in the workplace and your employer fired or otherwise punished you for it, you may have a claim for retaliation.
These cases can be very difficult to prove, so it is important that you contact an employment lawyer immediately if you think you may have a claim, so that evidence and witness testimony can be secured promptly. Don't wait - contact us at inquiries@ames-law.com.
