PRACTICES in California & Beyond

Vertical Transportation Defense

Archer Norris is particularly attuned to the legal needs of the elevator, escalator and manlift industry. Two firm attorneys, William Staples and Nandor Krause, have successfully represented manufacturers and service providers of vertical transportation devices and related businesses throughout California.

Focus on Elevator Clients

We are Northern California defense counsel for Schindler Elevator Corporation, one of the largest vertical transportation companies in the world, and handle all of Schindler’s litigation needs. Additional companies represented include Apple Elevator Company, Bleyle Elevator Company, Ascent Elevator Services, and Metropolitan Elevator Company.

An Expert Network to Defend Injury Claims

Archer Norris attorneys have significant trial experience and have defended all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of the use or operation of vertical transportation devices. These include claims filed in both state and federal courts. We have developed an extensive network of consultants typically utilized in these types of cases. These include respected elevator and escalator experts, biomechanical engineers, state of the art experts, and orthopedic and neurological specialists.

NameTitlePhoneEmailV-card
Krause, Nandor Partner925.952.5411 email vcard
Staples, William Partner925.952.5473 email vcard

 

Fast Facts

  • The power to defend - Archer Norris is a Martindale-Hubbell A-V rated firm with the well deserved reputation for providing technically sound and aggressive representation in complex, high-stakes cases.
  • Litigation team includes some of the most experienced trial attorneys in California.
  • It is never too late to take charge of the outcome of your case.