Personal Injury & Business Law Firm in San Diego, CA
Results Without
the Runaround
Why Choose Landay Roberts LLP?
A Singular Focus on Your Outcome
When you hire our firm, you are not handed off or treated like a case number. You work directly with experienced trial attorneys who take the time to understand the full scope of your situation and what is truly at stake. Whether you need a personal injury lawyer after a serious accident or strategic counsel in a complex business dispute, we focus on securing the best possible result at a reasonable cost. Your goals become our goals, and we pursue them with clarity, preparation, and determination.
Pairing Big-Firm Experience With Boutique Attention
Our attorneys trained and practiced at prestigious San Diego firms, handling multimillion-dollar litigation, high-stakes negotiations, and complex disputes in state and federal court. Today, we bring that same depth of experience to a boutique environment where clients receive one-on-one attention. If you are seeking a wrongful death lawyer in San Diego, CA, or surrounding area, or representation in a complex commercial matter, you benefit from seasoned litigators who know how to build strong cases without the inefficiencies and inflated costs of large firms.
Straight Talk and Transparent Costs
We believe in honest answers from the very first conversation. We will tell you what we believe your case is worth, what challenges may arise, and what it may cost to pursue your claim. Personal injury matters (as well as certain types of business cases) are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe nothing unless and until we recover compensation on your behalf. Our commitment to transparency helps you make informed decisions with confidence and trust.
“Thorough, direct, and professional.” Hear From a Client
“Mr. Landay assisted my dad and I with a case a couple years ago and we have not forgotten about this man. He was very thorough, direct, and helpful throughout the entire process. My dad doesn’t tend to trust many attorneys, but ended up trusting Mr. Landay due to the professionalism we experienced from him.”
– Melvin, 5-Star Review
We're Not Just Lawyers, We're Problem Solvers
Experienced, Trusted Local Leadership
In legal matters, it is all too easy to make a misstep. After an injury, many victims accept compensation far below what they are truly owed, or make a single misstatement that bars them from receiving any compensation at all. If not managed correctly, a business dispute can lead to litigation that takes on a life of its own, sapping time and resources while casting a long shadow over the future.
To avoid lasting damage, you need proven advocates to protect your legal and financial interests.
Our attorneys at Landay Roberts LLP have the big-firm pedigree you need, without the high costs. Whether you are a plaintiff or defendant located in San Diego or nearby, our attorneys will leverage their years handling multimillion-dollar litigation to your advantage.
Meet Our Principal Attorneys Guiding you with experience, integrity, and Results
Admitted to practice before all of California's U.S. District courts, business litigation attorney John Landay is regularly selected as a California Super Lawyer, a distinction anchored in a peer-review selection process. He began practicing in 2007 and spent six years at a nationally recognized San Diego law firm. He has represented clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individuals in state and federal courts and private arbitrations. He is adept at solving intricate legal issues as well as anticipating and identifying potential issues in business operations and transactions.
Malcolm B. Roberts is another Super Lawyer on the team at our law firm, picking up this peer-reviewed honor annually from 2020 through 2024. The San Diego Business Journal selected him for Best of the Bar accolades in both 2016 and 2017. Before establishing the Landay Roberts law firm, he worked for several prestigious local firms on complex legal matters. In practice since 2006, his litigation background includes work on product liability, insurance coverage, and real estate-related disputes in California and federal district courts.
Meet Our Counsel
Charles T. Hoge
Charlie takes pride in achieving practical, creative, and cost-effective solutions for his clients. Charlie has many years of business experience managing his former firm and as a member of Vistage for four years, an organization of Chief Executive Officers who share insights into managing businesses.
Waddy Stephenson
Mr. Stephenson served for three years as the Vice President of Operations and Corporate Counsel for a small engineering company in San Diego. Mr. Stephenson has served on the boards of directors of both small private and small public companies and, at times, as the corporate secretary of such companies.
Matthew Johnston
Admitted to the California State Bar in 2023, Matthew brought a decade of prior legal experience at a firm specializing in creditor representation. For the past 13 years to present, he has also served on the board of directors for a defendant investigations firm. Dedicated to providing optimal solutions for clients, Matthew’s cross-section of experience complements his focus on business litigation, dispute resolution, and corporate compliance matters.
Janelle H. Alisuag
Janelle is an associate attorney with a primary focus on personal injury. She is dedicated to client-centered advocacy and approaches each case with a thoughtful, compassionate, and strategic mindset. She earned her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law, graduating in 2023. Janelle’s experiences both inside and outside of the legal field reflect her commitment to clear communication, careful preparation, and compassionate advocacy for her clients.
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Featured Litigation Services
Personal Injury
When you are injured due to another party's negligent actions, you deserve compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial harm you have suffered. But the payments offered by insurance companies are all too often far below what you actually need and deserve. A car accident lawyer in San Diego, CA, will fight for a fair settlement, and is prepared to go to trial if necessary to win the compensation you need to move forward. We can also help if you need a slip and fall lawyer in San Diego, CA, or an attorney for virtually any type of personal injury case.
Contract Disputes
Contract disputes sap time and money from business operations, draining resources better devoted to building your brand. When you partner with our business litigation attorney in San Diego, CA, we can provide both plaintiffs and defendants with effective and vigorous representation. If you're struggling with breach of contract disputes, incomplete agreements, shareholder disputes, purchase and sale agreements, or other types of disputes involving business litigation, our lawyers can use their insight from large law firms to resolve the issue.
Employment Law
California employment laws are unique in the U.S. and frequently change. Our attorneys understand the finer points of labor and employment issues and are well-positioned to help employees and employers create the balance needed in the workplace. Our lawyers have represented numerous plaintiffs in employment-related cases against large companies. They are also skilled in helping small businesses protect themselves by proactively reviewing company policies and documents to minimize their legal exposure.
