Eaton Fire: SCE claims close November 30, 2026.What to do before the deadline →SCE claims close Nov. 30 →
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Joseph West, Esq. · 20+ Years · Licensed in California & Hawaiʻi

Fire and Hurricane Insurance Claims Attorney

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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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

Attorney Joseph West offers free consultations to Eaton Fire survivors, by phone or video.

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 FireSCE's program closes Nov. 30, 2026. 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; everything handled by phone or video.Hawaiʻi hurricane resources →

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. Joseph West 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, by phone or video. Fees explained in writing before any work.
A rebuilt home after a wildfire
"After smoke and ash caused serious damage to our home, we felt overwhelmed and brushed off by our insurance company. West Law Firm stepped in, took charge, and made sure we received a full and fair settlement."
Leila Myers · Homeowner, Los Angeles
"I had no idea how to deal with a utility company after a faulty line sparked the fire that damaged my house. They were compassionate, knowledgeable, and handled everything quickly and professionally."
Thomas and Shirley Gardner · Homeowners, Magalia
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