Injured? You Deserve a Fighter in Your Corner.
Attorney Kelsey DePaoli is a seasoned trial lawyer who has recovered millions for accident victims throughout California. We don't just settle — we go to trial when it's what you deserve.
Experience
Kelsey DePaoli — A Fighter Who Truly Listens
Unlike the giant billboard firms, when you hire DePaoli Law Team you get Kelsey personally — a seasoned trial attorney who has stood in front of juries and won when insurance companies refused to pay.
Kelsey and a partnering law firm won one of Northern California’s largest single-level fusion verdicts — over $6.6M — after refusing an $800K pre-trial offer. We go the distance for you.
After purchasing the firm she helped build, Kelsey continues its legacy of aggressive, client-first representation — with her own stamp of genuine personal care.
- Trial attorney — courtroom wins throughout California
- Former foster child advocate — compassion is at the core of her practice
- Travis Black (Of Counsel) — former insurance adjuster on your side, knows their playbook
- Personal injury and accident lawyer — 100% focused on getting you maximum compensation
- Se Habla Español — bilingual services available for Spanish-speaking clients
How We Fight for You
From your first call to maximum compensation — here's exactly what working with DePaoli Law Team looks like.
Free Case Review
Call or submit online. We review your case at no charge, tell you what it's worth, and explain your options honestly.
We Investigate
We gather evidence, preserve black box data, interview witnesses, and build an airtight case — while you focus on healing.
We Negotiate Hard
Using insider insurance knowledge, Kelsey's team fights for maximum compensation. We reject lowball offers and push back hard.
You Get Paid
Settlement or trial — we don't stop until you receive every dollar you deserve. You pay nothing unless we win.
Personal Injury Cases We Fight
If you were hurt through no fault of your own, we want to hear your story. Kelsey DePaoli handles the full spectrum of serious personal injury claims throughout California.
Car Accidents
California’s congested highways create dangerous conditions. If you were hit by a negligent driver, you may be owed medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering.
Learn More →Truck Accidents
Commercial truck crashes cause catastrophic injuries. We take on major carriers and their insurers, preserving black box data immediately to build the strongest case.
Learn More →Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable on the road. We've recovered $1.5M+ for riders seriously injured by careless drivers — and we fight insurance bias hard.
Learn More →Slip & Fall
Property owners have a legal duty to keep premises safe. When they fail, Kelsey holds them accountable for slip and fall accidents.
Learn More →Dog Bites
California is a strict liability state — dog owners are responsible even for first-time bites. Don't let an insurance company minimize your injuries and emotional trauma.
Learn More →Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one due to someone's negligence is devastating. We fight for families with compassion and relentless advocacy to get justice and financial security.
Learn More →Brain & Head Injuries
TBIs have lifelong consequences. We work with neurologists and life-care planners to document the full scope of your injury and fight for lifetime compensation.
Learn More →Spinal Cord Injuries
Kelsey and a partnering law firm won one of Northern California's largest single-level fusion verdicts — $6.6M+ — after refusing an $800K pre-trial offer. We go the distance for you.
Learn More →Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare accidents involve complex insurance layers. We navigate Uber and Lyft's coverage policies to maximize what you recover after a rideshare collision.
Learn More →Real Results for Real People
Actual results obtained for our clients. Every case is different, but our commitment to fighting for maximum compensation never changes. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Three-week trial. Partner Kelsey DePaoli and co-counsel fought a single-level fusion case worked since 2016. Pre-trial offer was $800K. On day one of trial we offered $1.85M; the next day they offered $1M and we rejected it. Believed to be one of the largest single-level fusion verdicts in Northern California.
Binding arbitration award against American Family Insurance. Our client was rear-ended in a 1–3 mph collision in 2008. Ten months later she suffered a stroke from a carotid artery dissection. American Family offered $200K for “temporary exacerbation.” The arbitrators awarded the full $2,550,000 after a five-day hearing.
Settlement on a premise liability case. A pallet at a store fell on our client, causing a foot and ankle injury that required surgery.
Combined settlement for injured clients broadsided by a drunk motorcycle rider. One client required pain management for severe neck and back injuries; the other had neck surgery. Despite a $50K policy limit, we fought for years and ultimately recovered $1,450,000 over policy.
Mediation settlement for an Uber passenger who required SI joint surgery. The insurance company tried to blame a pre-existing injury for all of his pain — we proved otherwise.
Two-week trial. Our client’s pickup was rear-ended by a drunk driver who then claimed his girlfriend was driving. Witnesses testified the defendant tried to switch places after the crash. Torn meniscus required surgery; treating surgeon testified a full knee replacement would be needed within ten years.
Three-week trial verdict. Our client was crossing a crosswalk on his bicycle when a pickup truck owned by a local pest control company ran a red light. Two witnesses testified the truck never stopped, approaching the blind corner at high speed.
A Trial Attorney Who Actually Goes to Trial
Most personal injury firms settle quickly and move on to the next client. Kelsey DePaoli does what the billboard firms won't: she prepares every case as if it's going to a jury — because sometimes it does.
Insurance companies track which attorneys file lawsuits and which ones don't. When Kelsey is on your case, they know her record. That knowledge changes what they put on the table at settlement.
- Former foster child advocate — she fights for the vulnerable
- Travis Black (Of Counsel) — former insurance adjuster knows their every tactic
- Direct access to Kelsey — not a paralegal call center, not a case manager
- 100% personal injury and accident law — this is all we do, every single day
- Se Habla Español — bilingual services available for your family
The DePaoli Difference
Big firms treat you like a case number. We treat you like a person. Here's what sets us apart from every other personal injury and accident firm in California.
Trial-Proven Attorney
Kelsey has taken cases to trial and won record verdicts. Insurance companies know her reputation — that leverage means more money for you.
Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer
Our focus is on accident and personal injury cases. It's what we do, and we've mastered every aspect of it.
Direct Access to Kelsey
Not a paralegal. Not a call center. Not a case manager. You get Kelsey directly — throughout every phase of your case.
$0 Fee Unless We Win
Zero upfront cost. Zero risk to you. We only get paid when we secure compensation. Period. If we don't win, you owe us absolutely nothing.
"I would like to thank you for all the help with my case. The insurance company said I'd have to pay for my rental car — your office got me one that same day and got the other party's insurance to pay for it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
"Shon and Kelsey are the best two people you could ask for. Very detailed, professional and conscientious of the client. They treat you as a person and not as a case. If I ever get in a spot I will definitely return to the DePaoli Law Team — 100% positive feedback."
"Imagine you had a badass uncle that happened to be the best attorney around. That is how they treated us — like your strongest family fighting in your corner. Travis and Kelsey's whole crew was beyond incredible."
Serving California
DePaoli Law Team serves personal injury and accident victims across the state of California. Although our backyard is Folsom, we come to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from injury and accident victims throughout California.
Injured? Don't Wait. Call Kelsey Today.
Free consultation. No obligation. No fee unless we win.