Braid Pezzaglia is an associate with Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel since 1998.  He practices all aspects of civil litigation, from the initial case evaluation, to case strategy and work-up, drafting, responding and evaluating pleadings, conducting written and oral discovery, arbitration and/or mediation, trial presentation, appellate practice, writ practice, the collection of judgments, the strategic structuring of settlements, and when necessary, the compromise of liens.  Mr. Pezzaglia provides consultation on the more esoteric, complicated, and involved issues within the firm's practice.  He provides guidance, resource, and on occasion, levity to the firm's Partners, Associates, Staff, and Friends.

Mr. Pezzaglia is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.  His undergraduate Bachelors of Science is from the University of California, at Riverside.  He studied comparative fundamental principles between the United States and the European Union, at the University of Salzburg, Austria, by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy.  Additionally, he interned in London at the Inns of Court.

Mr. Pezzaglia is native to the San Francisco Bay Area.  He is married and has a wonderful four year-old daughter.  In his free time, Mr. Pezzaglia enjoys spending time with his family, finding new and interesting foods and restaurants, golfing the local links, and rooting for our local San Jose Sharks and Giants.

Practice Areas:

Personal Injury
Bodily Injury
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Hydroplane
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Slip and Fall
Trip and Fall
Dangerous Conditions of Property
Premises Liability
Roadway Design
A.D.A.
Products Liability
Food Poisoning
Negligence
Dog Bite
Horse Accidents
Wrongful Death
Catastrophic Injury
Serious Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Burns
Orthopedic Injury
Neurological Injury
Elder Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse
Assault
Battery
Breach of Contract
Insurance Bad Faith
Wrongful Denial of Benefits
Invasion of Privacy
Defamation
Professional Negligence
Malpractice
Mechanics' Liens
Employment
Wrongful Termination
Discrimination
Harassment
Retaliation
Wage and Hour
Commissions
Overtime