About the Firm

Established North Bay Law Firm Addresses Various Legal Needs

Attorneys serve clients in Napa and Solano counties including Vallejo and Fairfield-Suisun

Founded in 1973, Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, PC is an established North Bay law firm delivering trustworthy counsel and highly professional representation for a wide range of legal issues. Our founding partners Bernard J. Favaro and Albert M. Lavezzo shared a vision of a single law firm that could help North Bay residents resolve virtually any legal matter that arose in their business and their personal lives. The standard for performance at our firm has always been excellence, and we have gathered a distinguished team of capable attorneys who are ready to provide the reliable advice and determined advocacy you need for a successful outcome.

Experienced lawyers provide effective counsel

When you come to Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell with a legal concern, you can expect to find lawyers who are:

  • Experienced — Our legal team has more than 100 years of combined legal experience. Many of our attorneys have earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition given for professional ability and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Accessible — We want clients to have peace of mind throughout the legal process, so we return phone calls and emails in a timely fashion. To accommodate your needs, our firm maintains flexible hours and schedules appointments outside the normal workday when needed. 
  • Committed — No matter the specific challenge, we are dedicated to achieving the best outcome possible for each and every client. Our firm also has a proud tradition of giving back to the community which has trusted us to resolve their legal issues over so many decades.          

About Our Practice

Striving for excellence across a wide range of legal practice areas

Our attorneys provide reliable advice and effective representation in the following areas of practice:

  • Personal injury — If you’ve sustained an injury due to someone’s negligence, we can help you pursue the just compensation you deserve. Our attorneys represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, slip and fall incidents and other injuries that occur on unsafe premises.
  • Family law — We assist clients with family law issues that hit close to home, including divorce, child custody and adoption.
  • Real estate — Commercial and residential property in the North Bay represents a significant investment. We help our clients protect their interests pertaining to the purchase, sale or rental of real estate. Our firm also represents parties in property disputes relating to landlord tenant matters, boundaries, title defects, easements, encroachments, land use and eminent domain proceedings.
  • Estate planning — Protecting your hard-earned wealth is of paramount importance for your future and your family’s. Our attorneys draft comprehensive estate plans for tax planning, Medicaid planning and legacy purposes. We advise on elder law, guardianships and powers of attorney for your own or a loved one’s welfare. We also litigate probate conflicts, such as will contests and trust disputes.
  • Civil litigation — Our attorneys are skilled courtroom advocates who manage a variety of cases related to business ventures, commercial transactions and employment law.
  • Criminal defense — Led by attorney Thomas L. Gill, our criminal defense group provides determined representation for clients accused of felonies, misdemeanors, traffic offenses and DUI.

Whatever your current need, a team of experienced attorneys is ready to assist with your legal matter.

Contact the Firm

Contact a reputable law firm serving Vallejo, Fairfield and vicinity                                                  

With offices in Vallejo and Fairfield, Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, PC provides legal representation for civil and criminal law matters throughout the North Bay. If you need assistance for yourself, your family or your business, call 707-674-6057 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. 

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