Practice Areas
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Business Litigation
- Divorce
Blog 
Nursing Home Abuse
- Criminals in nursing homes… as residents?
- The importance of speaking up about nursing home abuse and neglect
- Questions about the Quality of Care at Virginia Nursing Homes
- Nursing home fined $75,000 for lying about resident who choked to death
- Will the bailout plan hurt Medicaid and nursing home care?
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- Distracted drivers receiving more attention in Virginia
- How many aggressive drivers do you see on the road every day?
- The Non-Suit
- Why you should be alert for signs of brain damage after an accident
- Will Texting and Driving be a Thing of the Past in Virginia?
Medical Malpractice
- More heparin deaths? Yes, its true.
- Joint Commission Targeting Children Medication Mix-Ups
- Finding The Best ER For Your Child
- Why Free Drug Samples Are a Bad Idea
- Knee and Hip Replacements Expected to Spike
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Getting MADD about car ignition interlocks for DUI offenders
- Texting While Driving Illegal Beginning July 1st
- Concerned about your first DUI experience?
- Bail bonds and the British Empire
- Motor Vehicle Searches- Supreme Court of the United States
Business Litigation
General Observations
General
Firm News
Man dead after Virginia Beach rollover car crash
Motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists killed in traffic accidents
Controversy surrounds wrong-way Virginia Beach driver charged with DUI
Nursing Homes on the lookout for Swine Flu
Virginia Beach Police Officer Charged with DUI
Comatose woman sexually assaulted in Chesapeake nursing home
Medical director at Virginia nursing home has questionable past
Suffolk man seriously injured when SUV flips
Light vehicles will have to meet tougher roof crush safety standards
Firm Library
Nursing Home Abuse
- Are Elder Financial Abuse Cases are on the Rise in Virginia?
- Speaking up when you fear nursing home abuse or neglect
- Majority of Virginia Nursing Homes have Deficiencies in Care
- Legislation would allow nursing homes to be held accountable for abuse and neglect
- Is your Virginia nursing home battling a highly contagious virus?
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- Angry Drivers Take it Too Far with Road Rage
- Driving with Diabetes: Accident Risks and Precautions
- Is distracted driving really that dangerous?
- Accident-prone aggressive drivers on Virginia roads
- Can roadway design contribute to serious car accidents?
Medical Malpractice
- Why is Heparin Killing Babies?
- Website Allows Consumers to Compare Hospitals
- Special Rules for Virginia Medical Malpractice Cases
- Has Your Doctor Committed Medical Malpractice?
- How Medical Mistakes are Costing U.S. Healthcare $8.8 Billion
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Five Key Facts about Drinking and Driving in Virginia
- What is the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program for DUI offenders?
- What you need to know about implied consent and DUI in Virginia
- Loosing Your License as a Habitual DUI Offender in Virginia
- DUI and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test
Divorce
General
Your job is to get BETTER.
OUR JOB IS TO DO EVERYTHING ELSE.
A small, highly private, intensely personal, full-service team of experienced trial lawyers and paralegals, emphasizing personal injury, malpractice, divorce, criminal, traffic and business law.
Michael Weisberg and Allan Zaleski have more than sixty years of combined experience in helping southeastern Virginia clients in the greater Norfolk and Portsmouth area get the settlements or protection that they are entitled to under the law. In every case we take we consider our client's problems as our own. Once your case is assigned to either Weisberg or Zaleski, it won't be passed off to an inexperienced attorney, and you can be sure that your attorney will follow it through until the end.
Client satisfaction is our main objective. We accomplish this through keeping clients informed of the current status of their case, prompt and attentive response to all communications, easy access to both partners and each of our paralegals, and the use of every legally available means to fight for the rights of our clients.
Weisberg and Zaleski urge you to“Choose Wisely”
Facing medical or legal problems can be devastating to you and your family. You may be dealing with the loss of a loved one, a loss of mobility, sudden unemployment, or mounting medical expenses as well as emotional and physical pain. All of these things add stress to an already traumatic situation.
When faced with a personal injury or having to defend a criminal, traffic, or DUI charge, it is in your best interest to make a prompt and informed choice when selecting an attorney. Attorneys Michael Weisberg and Allan Zaleski have defended the rights of Virginians for over thirty years, and understand the anxiety and frustration that people go through when faced with an accident or legal problems. They believe that your job is to get better, and their job is to do everything else.
Weisberg and Zaleski have provided first rate legal services out of their Norfolk office, successfully serving the legal needs of clients in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Poquoson, Newport News, Williamsburg, Suffolk, and Franklin. They have also served Virginians from York, James City, Gloucester, Matthews, Isle of Wight, Surry, Southampton, Northampton, and Accomack Counties.
There are over 21,000 attorneys practicing law in the state of Virginia today, and that number continues to grow every year. The task of finding the right lawyer can be a daunting one. The best way to choose an attorney is to find one with experience in litigating or defending cases that are similar to yours. The right lawyer will know what to do and will act efficiently without wasting time. Weisberg and Zaleski are currently accepting cases involving:
Practice Areas
Nursing Home Abuse
The attorneys at the Norfolk, Virginia based Law Offices of Weisberg & Zaleski P.C. have dedicated the last 30 years of their careers to defending men and women in Virginia who have been victims of abuse and neglect. We strongly believe that in cases of nursing home abuse and neglect you and your family need time and space to recover, and to that end we pledge to do everything in our power to fight for the compensation and justice you deserve. Please contact us today to find out how we can protect the rights of your loved one who has been injured by nursing home abuse or neglect.
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
There were over 33,000 automobile accidents in the Portsmouth, Virginia district in 2005, and half of them resulted in bodily injury or death. Accident victims have rights under the law that are not openly addressed by insurance companies, and Weisberg and Zaleski make sure that their clients are aware of any and all eligible compensation that could be made available to them.
Medical Malpractice
Since medical malpractice has become a political talking point, the rules have a tendency to change from year to year. Weisberg and Zaleski have years of experience in medical malpractice cases, and have made sure that their knowledge and standards are in step with this evolving section of the law. They routinely confer with some of the foremost medical experts in America on behalf of their clients, and can make the damages and suffering of their clients easy to understand.
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
Drunk driving arrests, traffic violations, and criminal charges are all confusing and terrifying events to go through. If you have been accused, it is crucial to have experienced defense. It can be the difference between making sure that your rights are respected and finding yourself facing serious fines or even jail time.
Business Litigation
Businesses can and do face all types of legal issues, from contract disputes and corporation dissolution to antitrust and copyright claims. Weisberg and Zaleski have the knowledge and skill that is required to help business owners negotiate outcomes that help instead of verdicts that hurt.
Divorce
While the divorce rates in Virginia have mirrored the national average and dropped slightly over the past decade, divorce is still an inevitable fact of life. If you are facing a divorce, Weisberg and Zaleski can give you the counsel you need, even if you think the split will be an amicable one.
The law firm of Weisberg and Zaleski offers free initial consultations. If you or a loved one has suffered from an injury or require the services of an attorney for a divorce or traffic charges, contact our offices for a free case assessment today.
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Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
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FAQs
Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents
- What is my case worth?
- Should I call an Attorney before seeking medical attention?
- Should I leave my vehicle unmoved at an accident scene until the police arrive?
- Will a traffic court's determination of guilt or innocence affect the outcome of my civil suit for personal injury?
- When do I have a personal injury claim?
Medical Malpractice
- Do I need to obtain a complete set of my medical records relating to the medical malpractice?
- Do doctors have a duty to tell the patients of every possible risk associated with a medical procedure?
- The result of the medical care was bad and I believe that my doctor made a mistake. Will I win my case?
- How is medical malpractice defined?
- What should I do if I feel that I, or someone close to me, have been a victim of medical malpractice?
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Do you guarantee that my case will be successful?
- I have been asked to sign some forms by the police officers. What should I do?
- When should an attorney be present with me?
- I have failed my breathalyzer test. What good can an attorney do in such a case?
- Does the failure of the police to give the Miranda warnings prior to arrest operate to make your arrest unlawful?
Business Litigation
- What fee schedule is employed for a class action?
- What effort will you put in to my case?
- How does mediation differ from arbitration?
- What are the alternatives to litigation?
- What is involved in litigating a business matter?
Divorce
- One parent’s interaction with children decreases significantly if a custodial parent moves away with the children. How to prevent a custodial spouse from moving away with the children?
- How likely is it for a father to retain custody of the children?
- Can I and my spouse use the same attorney for our divorce for the purpose of saving money?
- How is it possible to agree on a divorce with the best possible outcome for both parties?
- Do you have to have the agreement of your spouse to get divorced?