Panos Lagos, Civil Rights Attorney in Oakland, California

Panos concentrates on civil rights, class action, insurance, landlord/tenant, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Panos handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Class Action

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• Insurance

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• Landlord/Tenant

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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Panos's primary office is at 5032 Woodminster Lane, Oakland, CA, 94602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Panos usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Panos discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Panos for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Panos walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Panos offer a free consultation?

  Panos charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Panos's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Panos's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in California typically take?

  Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Panos gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Panos take my case if I'm outside Oakland?

  Panos is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Panos will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Panos?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Panos will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Panos accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  Panos's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.