Erika K. Bornstein

Erika K. Bornstein is an Oakland civil litigation attorney whose practice centers on personal injury and real estate disputes. She represents plaintiffs in property and injury claims, pursuing compensation through litigation, settlement discussions, and trial preparation. Earlier in her career, she served as a trial attorney for a major California insurance company. That experience informs how she approaches cases involving insurers and defense counsel, particularly when evaluating the disputed facts and financial consequences of a claim.

Erika earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities from the University of Houston and a Law Degree from John F. Kennedy University, College of Law. Her studies provided a foundation for examining evidence, presenting legal arguments, and navigating civil court procedures. She is admitted to the California State Bar and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She also practices before the federal district courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California. Her courtroom background complements her formal legal education.

Erika has litigated hundreds of property and personal injury claims over the course of her practice. Her work includes reviewing the circumstances of injuries, investigating property-related disputes, developing claims, and responding to contested positions from opposing parties. After practicing on the insurance defense side, she shifted her focus to representing plaintiffs. This combination gives her practical familiarity with the way both sides prepare civil cases, assess liability, and evaluate whether to resolve a dispute or proceed toward trial.

Erika K. Bornstein also assists Spanish-speaking clients and is a native Spanish speaker. Her litigation practice calls for clear explanations of case developments, the evidence needed to support a claim, and the options available before trial. She brings experience from substantial civil caseloads to disputes that can have financial consequences for injured people and property owners. Her practice remains focused on plaintiffs in personal injury and real estate litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bornstein & Bornstein Law Group
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, United States Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
• Member, Northern District of California
• Member, Central District of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• John F. Kennedy University, College of Law
  Law degree
• University of Houston
  Bachelor’s degree in Humanities

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