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We work harder, plan smarter, and win consistently.
Proven results over decades. Introducing Joe and Mike Appel. Expert personal injury attorneys with impeccable records and a caring side – deeply appreciated during times of crisis. They handle every case personally. Beginning to end.
People often ask us, “What can you do for me? Are you any good?” Joe and Mike have each specialized in personal injury cases for more than 30 years. They’re consistently successful. The compensation they get for their clients is extraordinary. Their results speak volumes. So the answer to the question is a resounding “YES! You’re safe in their hands-- they are that good”.
Both Joe and Mike have received the highest "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the most objective and authoritative resource for information on the legal profession. The "AV" rating is based on candid peer reviews, assessing legal abilities and professional ethics.
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“There are so many obstacles to overcome: issues to prove, witnesses to track down, papers to file, and defense lawyers trying to hammer you. Our experience, perseverance, and personal approach win the day.” Joe Appel
Joe Appel has specialized in personal injury cases for more than 30 years. He’s seen it, tried it, and won it, both in state and federal courts.
Joe graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, Moraga, California in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also played basketball for the Galloping Gaels for four years. At graduation Joe received the Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. He then attended and graduated from University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1979. Joe was admitted to the California and Federal Courts in the same year. He has been a member of the Contra Costa and Alameda County Bar Associations and the Consumer Attorneys of California organization.
Joe lives in Contra Costa County with his wife and 4 children. Passionate about after school sports, Joe has coached elementary and high school basketball for 18 years. His community-based service work is devoted to Christ the King Catholic Church, with a special emphasis on advocacy for the mentally ill. Joe is one of the founders of the Christ the King family support group, known as H.E.L.P (Hope, Encouragement, Love, and Prayer) for families afflicted with severe mental health issues. |
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“It’s a huge advantage for our clients to work exclusively with senior partners. We don’t hand our cases off to associates. We don’t use paralegals. It’s just us." Mike Appel
For more than 30 years, Mike Appel has devoted his practice exclusively to personal injury and wrongful death cases. He represents clients throughout California, both in State and Federal courts.
Born and raised in Redondo Beach, Mike attended St. Mary’s College of California, Moraga, California, where he majored in English. He was an editor of the college’s literary magazine, "The Phoenix." He also played rugby for the Gaels, and was a member of the team that went on the first annual rugby tour of the East Coast. Mike received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970. At graduation he also received the Alumni Medal for English.
In 1973, Mike received his Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California. He was admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the California Supreme Court.
Mike is also a part-time teacher at De La Salle High School in Concord, California. He teaches American Studies: The Law and AP Government & Politics. |
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