Personal Injury Lawyers - Serving San Francisco, San Jose, and More
When it comes to personal injury cases, experience and determination matter most. The personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Carcione, Cattermole, Dolinski, Okimoto, Stucky, Ukshini, Markowitz & Carcione, LLP, located between San Jose and San Francisco, have both. Our personal injury lawyers have obtained settlements and verdicts in excess of $70 million on behalf of our injured clients. To achieve such results, our legal team has worked hard to achieve the highest standard of excellence in representing our clients. The Law Offices of Carcione, Cattermole, Dolinski, Okimoto, Stucky, Ukshini, Markowitz & Carcione, LLP, is committed to maintaining that standard to help our clients to receive justice and compensation. To learn about our personal injury lawyers, please review the biographies below. Please contact our office in the San Francisco Bay Area for additional information or to discuss your case.
- Joseph W. Carcione, Jr.
- Gregory C. Cattermole
- Gary W. Dolinski
- Roger W. Stucky
- Joshua Markowitz
- John P. Carcione
- Gerald K. Okimoto
- Robert U. Bokelman
- Aaron B. Markowitz
- Neal A. Markowitz
- Mara Feiger
- Hilary A. Hering
- Danielle Ukshini (1958-2005)
JOSEPH W. CARCIONE, JR.
Mr. Carcione is the son of one of the country's most respected names in consumer advocacy, Joe Carcione, the Green Grocer. Joe Carcione, Sr. was on national television every night of the week instructing the nation's consumers on choosing healthful fruit and produce for 18 years, until his death in 1988. His son, not surprisingly, has practiced only consumer advocacy law his entire career.
Mr. Carcione's law firm, consisting of nine lawyers and 20 paralegals and secretaries, devotes 100 percent of its time to consumer advocacy litigation. The firm has a reputation for vigorous advocacy and has more than 70 seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements, including punitive damage verdicts going back over 20 years. Mr. Carcione's first punitive damage award was in 1980, when a car dealership which pocketed a customer's $200 rebate was required by a conservative San Mateo County jury to pay back the rebate to the plaintiff, plus $92,000 in punitive damages. Resulting publicity caused the car dealership to close its doors.
Today, the practice specializes in products liability. In addition to automobiles, the firm has had successful results involving such diverse products as snowboards and baby walkers. Indeed, a jury verdict against Century Products and Gerber in 1994 resulted in Mr. Carcione sponsoring legislation brought by Jackie Speier to outlaw the use of those baby walkers in every day care center in California.
- 1947 Born San Francisco, California
- 1969 Graduated from University of Santa Clara, Major English
- 1973 Graduated from University of San Francisco, J.D.
- 1973 Admitted to the Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Supreme Court of California
- United States District Court, Northern District
- United States District Court, Central District
- United States Court of Appeal, 9th Circuit
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ)
- San Mateo County Bar Association
Awards & Acclamations
- Nominated for Consumer Attorney of the Year
- Largest punitive damage award ever upheld by an appellate court in the United States
- Largest child molestation verdict in Northern California
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Aviation Accidents
- Injuries caused by road defects
GREGORY C. CATTERMOLE
Gregory C. Cattermole, Esq., has worked in various areas of plaintiff personal injury litigation, including product liability, automobile defects, professional negligence, and workers compensation. He has exceptional experience litigating cases in the federal court system and various state courts, as well as in front of the Worker's Compensation Appeals Board and Social Security Administration. Mr. Cattermole has also argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Mr. Cattermole has been a speaker and panel moderator at numerous seminars presented by the Consumer Attorneys of California and has been a guest speaker for the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada. Recently, he was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California. Mr. Cattermole was elected as a representative of San Mateo County. The Consumer Attorneys of California is an organization of more than 3,200 attorneys who represent plaintiffs/consumers who seek responsibility from wrongdoers.
- 1955 Born San Francisco, California
- 1974 Graduated from Bellarmine College Prep
- 1978 Graduated from University of Santa Clara, Major Economics
- 1981 Graduated from University of San Francisco, J.D.
- 1981 Admitted to the Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- Consumer Attorneys of California (elected member of Board of Governors 1998 - present)
- San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association (President 2000)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ)
- California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA)
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- Judge Pro Tem, San Mateo County Superior Court
- Arbitrator for the San Mateo County Superior Court
Areas of Practice
- Product Liability
- Automobile Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist Claims
- Slip and Fall
- Professional Negligence
- Disability Insurance (ERISA)
- Social Security Disability
- Workers Compensation
GARY W. DOLINSKI
Gary W. Dolinski is pleased to provide expertise in a wide array of legal services.
- 1976 Graduated from California State University, Fullerton
- 1979 Graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, L.L.B.
- 1980 Graduated from University of Sheffield, England, M.A.
- 1983 Admitted to California State Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- Member of all California federal courts
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association (SMCTLA)
- Law Society of Upper Canada (Province of Ontario)
Areas of Practice
- Products Liability
- Aviation Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Injuries caused by road defects
ROGER W. STUCKY
Roger W. Stucky, Esq. came to the Law Offices of Joseph W. Carcione, Jr in May, 1995. Mr. Stucky practices in all aspects of workers' compensation law and much of his experience includes the settlement and structure of million dollar cases.
He is an officer and member of the Board of Directors (2000-2003) of the Embarcadero Rowing Club, which, as a member of the Bay Area Whale Boat Racing Association, races the whaleboat Renegade on the San Francisco Bay, and he is a member of the Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco.
- 1977 Graduated from Oklahoma University School of Law, J.D.
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- State Bar of Oklahoma
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- California Applicant's Attorney's Association (CAAA)
- Consumers Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- San Francisco County Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
Areas of Practice
- Workers Compensation with particular interest in:
- Catastrophic injuries
- Serious and willful misconduct of employers
- Compensation of family members for provision of home health care
- Life care planning
- Client management
- Coordination of workers' compensation proceedings with third party actions
JOSHUA MARKOWITZ
- 1975 Born Huntington, New York
- 1997 Graduated from Roanoke College, B.A., Major History
- 2001 Graduated from University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D.
- 2003 Admitted to the Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- American Bar Association
- California Bar Association
- San Mateo Bar Association
- San Mateo Barristers
Awards & Accommodations
- 2003 National Leadership Award
Areas of Practice
- Product Liability
- Construction Accident Litigation
- Automobile Accident Litigation
- Employment Discrimination Litigation
- Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
JOHN P. CARCIONE
John is a partner at the law firm Carcione, Cattermole and Dolinski, et. al., in Redwood City. John practices on the Juvenile Dependency Panel in San Mateo County, representing both children and parents in abuse and neglect cases. John serves as a Director on the Board at Youth and Family Enrichment Services (YFES), a private non-profit agency in San Mateo County that provides a wide array of free and low-cost services to help children, teens and adults dealing with substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health and relationship issues.
- 1975 Born San Mateo, California
- 1997 Graduated from Georgetown University, International Law and Relations, B.S.F.S
- 2001 Graduated from University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D.
- 2001 Admitted to the Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)
- San Mateo County Juvenile Dependency Private Defender
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Product Liability
- Juvenile Dependency
GERALD K. OKIMOTO
Gerald K. Okimoto is a resident of San Francisco and is married with two children.
- 1955 Born Marysville, California
- 1977 Graduated from University of California Berkeley, B.A.
- 1980 Graduated from University of California at Davis, J.D.
- 1980 Admitted to the Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- California federal courts, Eastern and Northern Districts
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association (SMCTLA)
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Appellate Law
ROBERT U. BOKELMAN
- 1943 Born Uvalde, Texas
- 1965 Graduated from University of Virginia, B.S.
- 1972 Graduated from Hastings College of Law, J.D.
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Awards & Accommodations
- Martindale-Hubbel - "AV" Rating. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Professional Negligence
- Products Liability
- General Personal Injury
AARON B. MARKOWITZ
In 2006, Aaron Markowitz was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Markowitz was sworn in as a new member of the board at the annual dinner honoring the San Mateo County Judges, past and present.
- 1970 Born Brooklyn, New York
- 1996 Graduated from California State University, San Bernadino, B.A.
- 2001 Graduated from University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D.
- 2002 Admitted to the Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- Bar Admissions: State Bar of California, United States District Court, Southern District of California, United States Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit, United States District Court, Northern District of California
- Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Partner, Markowitz Law Group, LLP
- Member ex-officio, Board of Directors, National Collegiate Conference Association. Director-General for NCCA's National Model United Nations Program
- San Mateo County Trial Attorneys Association (elected member of the Board of Directors)
Areas of Practice:
- Civil Litigation
- Employment Law
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Professional Negligence
NEAL A. MARKOWITZ
Before joining Carcione, Cattermole, Dolinski, et al., Neal A. Markowitz had established himself as a devoted consumer advocate. Mr. Markowitz played an integral role in the representation of the plaintiffs, both at the trial court and through appeal, in the seminal cases of Jiminez v. Superior Court (2002) 29 Cal.4th 473, defining the parameters of the economic loss doctrine, and Gafcon Inc. v. Ponsor & Associates (2002) 98 Cal.App.4th 1388, establishing the burden on an insurer seeking summary adjudication of an insured's right to independent counsel.
- 1972 Born Huntington, New York
- 1996 Graduated from University of Arizona, B.S., Major Agriculture
- 1999 Graduated from California Western School of Law
- 1999 Admitted to the Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- Bar Admissions: Northern District of California, the Southern District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Consumer Attorneys of California
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Product Liability
Mara Feiger
The Law Office of Carcione, Cattermole, Dolinski, Okimoto, et al., is pleased to welcome Mara Feiger as an associate attorney. Mara joins us after 17 years of private practice, primarily as a criminal defense attorney. She received her law degree from Western State University in 1989, then started her practice in Southern California. Since relocating to Northern California, she has become a respected trial attorney and member of the San Mateo County legal community. Mara currently serves as chair of the San Mateo County Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service and is a member of the Bar Association’s Community Affairs Committee.
- Born in Long Beach, California
- 1986 Graduated from Long Beach State University in Long Beach, California with a B.S. in Business Administration
- 1989 Graduated from Western State University, Fullerton, California, J.D.
- 1989 Admitted to California Bar
Membership, Associations, Certifications and Organizations
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations, SMCBA Delegate
- Chair of the San Mateo County Bar Association's Community Affairs Committee
- Certificate of International Law Studies, Trinity College, Cambridge, England
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- California Public Defender's Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
Awards and Accommodations
- 2004-2005 Trial Judge for Santa Clara University, Law School's Trial Advocacy Program
- 2004-2005 Attorney Coach for Mock Trial - Sacred Heart Prep, Atherton, California
- 1995, 1998 Brian Scheckmeister - Death Penalty College at Santa Clara University
- 1997-1998 Attorney Coach for Mock Trial, Murrieta High School, Murrieta, California
- 1996 Recipient of Certificate of Special Appreciation for outstanding performance in promoting Deaf Rights in Legal Matters, Glad-Inland Counties
If you have questions about car accidents, construction accidents, workers' compensation, or product liability, please contact the lawyers at the Carcione Law Firm, located near San Francisco and San Jose.
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