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Charles A. Leath

Charles Leath, a lawyer in Fresno, California, is a partner at Mayfield & Leath representing clients in connection with a variety of matters including personal injury law, construction defects, environmental contamination, and eminent domain matters . In addition to his civil litigation work, he assists business clients with contract negotiation and entity formation and helps families with special needs children, ensuring that they receive quality education.

Mr. Leath is a lifetime resident of Fresno, and grew up in a family of attorneys. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Fresno, with a dual focus in Liberal Studies and English. Mr. Leath earned his Juris Doctor degree from San Joaquin College of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 2003. He is very familiar with Fresno Laws.

Mayfield & leath
Law Office in Fresno
1500 West Shaw
Suite 204 Fresno, CA
Telephone (559)761-0292
Fax (559)222-0702

With the abundance of advertisements on TV, the radio, and in magazines, it is easy to believe certain misconceptions about hiring an attorney. However, you should disregard these misconceptions and conduct your own research. By researching and comparing lawyers in your area, you can find the attorney who can best meet your needs.

Some common misconceptions about hiring an attorney in Denton include the following:

Lawyers are expensive

Depending on your case this may or may not be true. If you are seeking legal aid for a personal injury case, most personal injury attorneys do not require attorney fees or money up front. Instead they offer a contingency fee. This means that your lawyer is only paid if and when you win your case. Once your case is won, your attorney receives a percentage (usually one-third) of the compensation you receive.

A lawyer will resolve my case immediately

Hiring a lawyer is a wise decision. However, it does not mean that your case will be instantly resolved. Depending on your case, it could take up to several years.

If you hire a lawyer, you will go to court

Many people believe that hiring a lawyer means they must go to court. Many times you will not even have to testify at trial or court. In fact, you may avoid the anxiety and stress of being in court altogether if your lawyer is able to reach a settlement with the defendant outside of court.

I am stuck with whatever attorney I hire

If you hire an Denton attorney who does not perform up to your standards, you are not stuck with that attorney. You can fire and hire an attorney as you see fit. You are the client and you always have control over the relationship with your lawyer.

Lori Mayfield, an attorney in Fresno, is a partner at Mayfield & Leath, Attorneys at Law representing public entities, contractors, businesses and individuals in a variety of cases from personal injury and premises liability to product liability and construction defect litigation.

Prior to embarking on her legal career, Ms. Mayfield earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Western Washington University, and worked as a reporter for the Tulare Advance Register and as a news producer for the CBS affiliate in Fresno. Her work covering law enforcement and court stories inspired her to enroll in the San Joaquin College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree with distinction in 1994. She was admitted to the California Bar the same year. Since then, Ms. Mayfield has furthered her legal education by attending programs at the Hastings College Cotchett Trial Advocacy Center and the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.

Ms. Mayfield, a Fresno Lawyer, is an active member of the Fresno community. She is a board member of the Hands On Central California, Central California Legal Services, and the Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission, and an alumna of Leadership Fresno. She also serves as a judge pro-tem for settlement conferences and mediations as well as in the traffic court for the Fresno County Superior Court.

You contact one of our Fresno Lawyers by calling:   559-761-0292

Mayfield & Leath, Attorneys at Law

1500 West Shaw

Suite 204 Fresno, CA

On September 10, 2009 attorney David B. Pastor of Walnut Creek, CA presented an education program along with other members of his group to the Robert G. McGrath American Inns of Court. This program discussed various aspects of general law as it is understood and applied in different countries of the world. There were even some aspects of criminal law and criminal defense. The program took a fact pattern that was acted out in a skit. The presentation then showed how this fact pattern would have been dealt with in a number of different countries. The program was informative and entertaining.

The Inn of Court movement in America was firmly launched during the tenure of Chief Justice Warren Burger. There are local chapters in many cities across the United States. The Robert G. McGrath chapter is the Contra Costa County chapter. Each chapter includes judges, elder statesmen in the law; middle-level lawyers and new lawyers. Members enjoy an educational program such as the one described above. There is time for socializing and networking and then everyone enjoys a dinner together. David Pastor is a founding member of this chapter and an elder statesman called a Master.

David Pastor can be reached toll free 1-866-737-4038 or at his office: 1280 Boulevard Way, Suite 212, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.