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Wildfire, Property Damage & Insurance Claims Law Firm

If an insurer or a utility owes you for what you lost, we help you get paid what the law allows. Pick where you are to see what matters most right now.

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Nearly two decades of California wildfire claims.

From the 2007 Witch Fire in San Diego County to the 2025 Eaton Fire, our firm has handled claims from wildfires across California, against insurance companies and against the utilities whose equipment started the fire.

  • We know where fire claims come up short. Smoke and ash damage, contents, rebuilding costs and living expenses are common points of dispute with insurers.
  • We sue utilities for inverse condemnation. A California rule that can make a utility pay for property its equipment damaged, without proving negligence. How we sue SCE →
  • We handle both sides of a fire loss. Your claim against your own insurer, and your claim against whoever caused the fire.

Wildfires we’ve worked on

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Eaton Fire · SCE Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program

What SCE's Compensation Program Means for Eaton Fire Survivors

Owners, tenants, and businesses in SCE's eligibility area may be eligible for compensation. Before you file, and before you accept any offer, understand your rights and your options.

Filing deadlineNov. 30, 2026
Who may qualifyOwners, Tenants & BusinessesInside SCE's eligibility area, plus people injured and families who lost a loved one.

Ask Yourself Before You Accept

  • Is my property inside SCE's eligibility area?
  • Does the offer cover everything I lost, including living expenses and smoke damage?
  • Should I take Fast Pay or ask for a Detailed Review?
  • What rights do I give up when I sign?
  • What other legal options do I have?

How We Help, Free to Start

We offer free consultations to Eaton Fire survivors.

01Explain your rights under the program
02Review whether an offer is fair
03Estimate what your claim may be worth
04Handle insurance claims and litigation
What to Do Before the Deadline Call (310) 478-0890

Official program details: SCE Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. We are not affiliated with Southern California Edison.

Practice Areas

How We Can Help After a Fire or Storm

Tell us what happened. In a free consultation, we explain your options and your deadlines.

Insurance ClaimsClaim denied, delayed or underpaid? We review your policy and press your insurer to pay what it owes, including bad faith claims.Learn more → Fire Loss LitigationWhen negotiation fails, we take fire loss claims to court against insurers, utilities and other responsible parties.Learn more → Property DamageWe represent homeowners and businesses in fire, smoke, wind and water damage disputes with their insurers.Learn more → Utility Company ClaimsClaims against Southern California Edison and other utilities whose equipment started a fire, including the Eaton Fire.Learn more → Government Entity ClaimsClaims against cities, counties and state agencies. Deadlines can be as short as six months.Learn more → Smoke & Fire ClaimsSmoke, soot and ash damage claims, even if your home is outside SCE's program zones.Learn more →

Where We Help

Fire and Storm Survivors Across California and Hawaiʻi

Different disasters, the same pattern: insurers pay less than the policy owes, and the parties responsible would rather settle quietly. Find your situation below for the deadlines, what you can claim, and when to call us.

Smoke rising from the San Gabriel Mountains during the Eaton Fire Altadena · Pasadena · The FoothillsEaton FireApply to SCE's program by Nov. 30, 2026, or file a lawsuit against SCE, with deadlines as early as Jan. 7, 2027. We review Edison offers before you sign, and take smoke and ash claims even outside the program's zones.Eaton Fire resources → Homes destroyed by wildfire Pacific Palisades · Malibu · TopangaPalisades FireRebuild estimates that don't match today's costs, denied smoke and ash damage, living expenses cut off early. We review the insurer's numbers free.Palisades Fire resources → Palm trees bending in hurricane winds under a stormy sky Hawaiʻi · All IslandsHurricanes Lala & LowellWind, water and roof damage claims, including claims denied as "flood." Licensed in Hawaiʻi.Discuss a Hawaiʻi claim →

Why People Call Us

We Take the Case. You Rebuild.

The adjusters, the paperwork and the deadlines should not be your second job after a fire or a storm. West Law Firm was founded by attorney Joseph West, who has practiced law since the early 2000s, and the first conversation is free.

  • 20+ years handling insurance and fire-loss claims
  • Licensed in California and Hawaiʻi
  • Free consultation. Fees explained in writing before any work.
A rebuilt home after a wildfire
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Any fire, storm or insurance claim, in California or Hawaiʻi. A few lines about what happened is enough to start. Our office will call you to schedule a consultation.

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