About
Founded 2001
Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler LLP, known for its exceptional litigation and appellate expertise, began its journey in 2001 under the leadership of Robert Berkes, Steven Crane, Ronald Robinson, and James Seal. Following a successful two-decade run celebrated in January 2022, the firm welcomed long-time partners Carmen Santana and Viiu Spangler as named partners. Now recognized as BCS&S (Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler LLP), the firm boasts accolades from esteemed publications such as Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report—which has listed BCS&S among just 24 "Tier 1" national insurance law firms on several occasions. Beyond that recognition are mentions in California Magazine's Super Lawyers list and Pasadena Magazine's Top Lawyers rankings.
BCS&S offers comprehensive legal representation to individuals and organizations across a variety of sectors including insurance matters, product liability claims, business disputes, personal injury cases along with premises liability issues—all while also delving into intellectual property rights protection environmental lawsuits—such as those related to asbestos or silica—as well mass torts involving toxic substances. Our seasoned attorneys lead both state-level trials alongside complex multi-jurisdictional litigations nationwide; this includes appeals at different judicial levels plus domestic arbitration services aimed at effective alternative dispute resolutions strategies for our clients seeking robust counsel on litigation defense tactics—and overall case management from discovery through trial phases.