Raymond M Contreras - Chula Vista, CA

Over Forty-Five Years of Relentless Trial Advocacy in Chula Vista

Founded in 1980, the Law Offices of Raymond M. Contreras stands as one of the most experienced and respected wrongful death and catastrophic litigation practices in Coastal Southern California. Located at 721 Third Avenue in Chula Vista, the firm represents grieving families, injured individuals, and business owners throughout San Diego County and across California. Principal attorney Raymond Moreno Contreras earned his undergraduate degree from Occidental College in 1976 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1980. Admitted to the State Bar of California that same year, Mr. Contreras has litigated extensively before all California state courts, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. When tragic negligence or fatal corporate misconduct shatters a household, families need a lawyer with deep trial preparation, formidable cross-examination skill, and unyielding dedication.

Specialized Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury Litigation

Operating under the recognized banner of 1-800-WE-LITIGATE, the firm focuses on high-stakes, life-altering cases where substantial accountability is demanded. Individuals looking to hire an attorney receive seasoned representation across several complex litigation disciplines:

• Wrongful death litigation: Holding individuals, commercial carriers, and corporate entities liable for fatal accidents resulting from gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional acts.
• Automotive and commercial truck crashes: Prosecuting catastrophic collision claims involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, municipal buses, and delivery vans on California freeways and local highways.
• Pedestrian and bicycle fatalities: Advocating for walkers, joggers, and cyclists struck by distracted, speeding, or intoxicated motorists at crosswalks and intersections.
• Industrial and workplace accidents: Pursuing third-party personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from catastrophic construction site collapses, heavy machinery failures, and industrial trauma.
• Motorcycle and boat accident injuries: Representing riders and maritime passengers who suffer traumatic brain injury, spinal cord severance, or permanent physical impairment.
• Medical malpractice and nursing home neglect: Holding negligent healthcare institutions, physicians, and long-term care facilities liable for fatal diagnostic failures, medication errors, and severe neglect.
• Business and commercial litigation: Resolving intricate commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, partnership dissolutions, and real estate litigation in state and federal courts.

Distinguished Professional Standing and Civic Leadership

Attorney Raymond M. Contreras holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV Preeminent peer review rating, representing the pinnacle of legal ability and ethical standards. Over his extensive career, Mr. Contreras has served as a San Diego County Hearing Officer, Judicial Arbitrator for the San Diego Superior Court, member of the Superior Court Rules Committee, and member of the Board of Directors of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, he provides empathetic, direct counsel to Hispanic and cross-border families throughout Southern California. The firm handles wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases on a contingency fee basis with free initial consultations, ensuring families owe no legal fees unless a recovery is achieved. Clients who need to find a lawyer with more than four decades of proven trial mastery and community devotion can depend on Raymond M. Contreras for formidable courtroom representation.