Our Team


 

Manpreet S. Bains

Manpreet Bains is the founder of The Bains Firm and specializes in litigating a wide variety of complex catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability cases on behalf of plaintiffs throughout California in both state and federal courts. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Manpreet Bains is the founder of The Bains Firm, specializing in complex catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, truck accident, and premises liability cases on behalf of plaintiffs throughout California in both state and federal courts.

As a dedicated advocate for victims and their families, who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones due to negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct, Mr. Bains is relentless in pursuing maximum compensation for his clients. He brings extensive experience to complex truck accident litigation involving commercial vehicles and trucking companies, ensuring responsible parties are held fully accountable for their actions.

Mr. Bains prides himself on helping survivors of trauma and tragedy navigate their paths to recovery, securing justice and comprehensive support. Fluent in both English and Punjabi, he offers culturally informed legal representation to Punjabi and South Asian communities, while welcoming all who seek his services.

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mr. Bains earned his undergraduate degree in 2005 from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor in 2008 from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. After graduation, he continued practicing in the Bay Area, successfully representing clients across California.

Mr. Bains is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the American Association for Justice. His commitment to delivering justice and his track record of achieving significant recoveries make him a trusted resource for clients statewide.

 

William E. Weiss

(Of Counsel)

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William E. Weiss has devoted his career to successfully representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Over the past 40 years he has handled thousands of cases involving nearly every facet of personal injury litigation. William has particular expertise in cases involving serious fractures, joint injuries requiring surgery, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries and cases involving significant head and facial trauma.

In order to obtain full value for your case, he believes you need a lawyer who knows what questions to ask doctors and how to properly characterize your injuries.

William graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa in 1973. He subsequently attended the University of San Diego School of Law and graduated in 1976. He was admitted to the California State Bar on December 22, 1976. William’s professional affiliations include membership in the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the American Association for Justice.