Tate & Associates, a law firm located in Berkeley, California delivers excellent, cost effective results for clients primarily in personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice and Fair Credit Reporting Act litigation. Lauren E. Tate also serves as a mediator. Tate & Associates is a 100% women/minority owned law firm representing clients in all of the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California counties. Our lawyers provide early evaluation of cases for settlement or trial and develop strategies to meet specific client needs. Law firm clients appreciate our timely communication and accountability and our commitment to resolving cases as quickly and efficiently as possible along with our trial skills and excellent results. We use targeted discovery, obtain early expert witnesses evaluation when needed, and keep the client informed about realistic expected outcomes so the client can decide whether we should get the case settled or to trial. We value our relationships and believe that our straight forward and respectful approach serves our clients well both in and out of court.