A Giant
In The Courtroom

Our seasoned attorneys handle the most complex business and personal legal matters.

Bay Area Lawyers, Clients Worldwide

Deep Legal Resources,
Responsive To Your Needs

Bowles & Verna has been around for decades. With more than 20 attorneys, we have a deep base of legal experience to draw from. Our success with complex business and personal issues speaks for itself. However, we are also more nimble than truly large firms and can tailor our services with less cost to you.

On Your Side
After Catastrophic Injury

Our personal injury team has represented victims from around the world. Our clients have suffered some of the most severe injuries as a result of vehicular accidents, aviation disasters and exposure to toxic substances. We have won substantial verdicts and settlements and will not buckle under pressure from insurance companies or any other entity.

Decades Of
Business Experience

Our knowledgeable attorneys handle everything from domestic and international business disputes to business torts, product liability and transactions of all types. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. 

Our Firm’s Philosophy

We are reputable trial lawyers with proven results. We believe that trying a case in court is a lost art. We don’t seek to settle outside of court; we build persuasive cases that get our clients the highest settlement or verdict possible. 

Client Testimonials

If you ever have a question about an injury, medical, environmental or personal injury-related I recommend you speak with Brad Bowles and the team at Bowles & Verna. They are exceptional listeners and strategists and will honestly advise if you have a case.

When is harm caused by toxic exposure legally actionable?

It is a widely-known fact that cancer is the number two cause of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. What is less broadly understood is exactly what causes cancer. Certainly, most people know that smoking causes lung cancer and that many kinds of...

Who will be responsible for fault if a teenager hits my car?

Among the factors contributing to accidents, teenage drivers are a growing concern. Teenagers, due to their inexperience and sometimes reckless behavior, are more prone to causing accidents.  If a teenager hits your car, determining who is at fault can be complex, as...

Who is liable when a small plane crashes?

Determining liability for the consequences of a small plane crash is a complex process involving multiple factors and potential parties. When a small plane crashes, various entities may be held responsible, depending on the situation leading to the accident.  Most...

3 ways phantom limb pain can affect people’s lives

Limb loss either due to surgery or a traumatic injury can have profound consequences for an affected individual. The physical limitations of losing a body part can be difficult to overcome. Many people require months of rehabilitative care and possibly prosthetic...

Does the pedestrian always have the right of way?

You may have heard people say that “the pedestrian always has the right of way.” This seems to imply that any time a car hits a pedestrian, it is the driver of that car who is at fault. If the pedestrian is injured or even killed, the pedestrian or their family may be...