Blog Posts in 2015

John Gonzalez

It is with great sadness that we must announce that our dear friend and co-worker John Garza Gonzalez passed away on May 1, 2015 at the age of 62. We had the distinct pleasure to have John work with our office for many years and he was always a pleasure to be around. John was always the first to lend a hand in any task and always the last to leave. His loyalty was unquestioned and his caring ...

Schurmer & Drane is now Schurmer & Wood!

We are pleased to announce that Lauren Wood has become a partner. The firm has changed its name and will now be referred to as the Law Offices of Schurmer and Wood. Ms. Wood is a talented and dedicated attorney and will provide great value to all of our clients as partner. Ms. Wood is a member of numerous professional organizations, such as the Ventura County Bar Association, the Santa Barbara ...

Why We Do What We Do

A few years ago our office had the privilege of representing a family of five who lost their daughter/sister in a tragic drowning accident at a local lake. The case was difficult from a liability standpoint and hotly contested. Throughout the years spent representing this wonderful family we developed a close friendship. Just prior to trial we were able to settle the case for a very sizeable ...

Planting Trees for a Good Cause

On March 5, 2015, Schurmer & Wood attorneys Earl Schurmer and Lauren Wood volunteered with the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC) to plant trees at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. Vista Del Mar is a wonderful organization that does amazing things for children with special needs. Located in Los Angeles, Vista Del Mar provides wide-ranging social, educational and behavioral health ...