What We Do
Our Practice Areas
Sandaljian Law focuses exclusively on Personal Injury and Family Law — giving our clients focused, experienced representation in the areas that matter most.
Auto Accidents
Insurance companies settle for less when they don't believe you're prepared to go to trial. Sandaljian Law builds every auto accident case — from a rear-end fender-bender to a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision — with full litigation in mind from day one. That preparation is what drives fair settlement offers, and it's what protects you if the insurer won't come to the table.
- Car & truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian & bicycle accidents
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist claims
- Hit-and-run collisions
- Catastrophic & multi-vehicle collisions
Premises Liability
Property owners rarely admit fault voluntarily. Proving a dangerous condition existed — and that the owner knew or should have known about it — takes real investigation and expert testimony. We handle the full range of premises liability claims and don't hesitate to litigate when an insurer won't offer what the case is worth.
- Slip, trip & fall on public/private property
- Supermarket & retail store accidents
- Injuries from inadequate lighting or maintenance
- Negligent security (assaults & injuries from inadequate security)
- Dog bites & animal attacks
- Swimming pool accidents
Wrongful Death
No settlement can undo the loss of a loved one, but a wrongful death claim holds the responsible party accountable and secures the financial support your family is entitled to. We handle wrongful death claims arising from auto accidents, workplace incidents, defective products, and medical negligence — pursuing both wrongful death and survival action damages where applicable.
- Fatal auto accidents
- Workplace fatalities
- Negligent security cases
- Medical malpractice & product-related deaths
- Survival actions & survivor damages
- Funeral & burial expenses
Divorce & Separation
Divorce touches every part of your life — your children, your home, your finances, and what comes next. We negotiate a fair resolution whenever possible, and we prepare every case as though it may go to trial, so you're never at a disadvantage if the other side won't cooperate. From straightforward uncontested filings to high-conflict, high-asset divorces, we protect what matters most to you.
- Contested & uncontested divorce
- Legal separation
- High-asset & complex-property divorce
- Domestic partnership dissolution
- Premarital & postmarital agreements
Child Custody & Support
Custody disputes are some of the most emotionally difficult cases in family law — and some of the most important to get right. We advocate for parenting arrangements that protect your relationship with your children, working toward outcomes that hold up over time, whether that means a negotiated parenting plan or a fully litigated custody trial.
- Legal & physical custody orders
- Parenting plan negotiation
- Child support calculation & modification
- Relocation requests
- Custody evaluations & Family Court Services recommendations
- Paternity actions
Spousal Support & Property
Property and support issues are often where divorces are won or lost. We dig into the finances — income, assets, retirement accounts, and separate-property claims — to make sure any settlement or court order reflects what you actually contributed to the marriage and what you need going forward.
- Spousal support (alimony) orders
- Temporary & permanent support
- Community property division
- Separate property tracing & claims
- Business & professional practice valuation
- Retirement & pension division (QDROs)
Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
If you or your children are in danger, getting a protective order in place quickly is critical. We help clients obtain — and respond to — domestic violence restraining orders, and we handle allegations on either side carefully, since they can directly affect custody outcomes.
- Domestic violence restraining orders (DVRO)
- Civil harassment restraining orders
- Defending against restraining order requests
- Impact of DV findings on custody proceedings