So Cal’s Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers For Car Accidents & Dog Bite Victims
Your Tireless Personal Injury Attorneys In Palm Desert
WELCOME TO THE LAW OFFICES OF NORDSTROM, STEELE, NICOLETTE AND BLYTHE
Palm Desert | Tustin | Riverside County

No matter how careful you are, life can always throw you something unexpected and jarring. These life-changing incidents might take the form of a car accident, dog bite, motorcycle injury, or another unexpected, painful event caused by someone else’s carelessness.
Who can you turn to when bills begin to pile up or the incident takes a toll on your mental health? How can you seek justice and recover your losses, both financially and emotionally?
For over 40 years, the personal injury lawyers of Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe have helped injured clients just like you hold negligent parties accountable and seek the damages they truly deserve. Your case deserves care and quality representation, and a road forward is possible.
Our dedicated legal team has worked for insurance companies, on construction sites, and in emergency medicine. Today, we bring a wealth of knowledge from across these industries to craft innovative, laser-focused solutions tailored to the complexities of your case.
How We Can Serve You

Our overarching goal is simple: To help you recover from your injuries as quickly and painlessly as possible. We remove the burden you would otherwise suffer dealing with the legal system or insurance companies and deliver the results you need to get back on track.
We go to bat for you so you can be sure all parties are held fully responsible for your losses and compensate you accordingly.
Auto Accidents
California sees hundreds of thousands of auto accidents per year, with many of these resulting in injury. When someone else’s carelessness causes you harm on the road, reach out to us. We’ve helped countless clients let insurance companies know they mean business and worked hard to ensure our clients receive appropriate damages for financial losses as well as the emotional toll of their injuries.
Motorcycle Accidents
You do your best to ride safely, stay aware of your surroundings, and be respectful on the road. But even the best motorcyclists can find themselves at the mercy of a much larger or more aggressive vehicle. Motorcycle injuries tend to be especially devastating, often requiring long months of recovery. If you were injured on the road because of a driver’s carelessness or aggression, reach out to us. We can help you seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Pedestrian Accidents
You’re often most vulnerable in California while walking on foot. With no vehicle body to protect you and no way to quickly evade harm, many pedestrians find themselves struck and injured by much larger, heavier vehicles. If you’ve been hit by a vehicle while on foot, let us know. We can help you gather evidence of your injury and work to ensure you’re reimbursed for your losses.
Premise Liability / Slip And Fall
Owners of businesses and apartment complexes are responsible for making sure their premises are safe, clean, and don’t pose a hazard to the public. When you’re injured because of poor maintenance, a neglected spill, or dangerous premise conditions, you deserve to be compensated for your pain, losses, and medical bills. Reach out to us as soon as possible, and we’ll get to work documenting your case and hold business owners accountable.
Construction Accidents
Construction workers are among California’s hardest working, toughest residents. You’ve helped make our state great and put your life on the line daily. When a construction site accident causes you serious injury, reach out to us immediately. We’ll help hold those responsible accountable, ensuring you receive the help and support you need for your injuries, losses, and any long-term disability that results.
Drug-Related Injuries
More than half of adults in the United States take at least one prescription drug. We expect these products to improve our health, extend our lives, and heal sickness. But when a medication causes serious side effects or injury, drug companies can be held accountable, especially if they fail to properly warn consumers of the risks of their drug. If you believe that a prescription drug has caused you serious harm, reach out to Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe for a thorough review of your case and symptoms.
Defective Products
When a product is poorly built, poorly designed, or uses unsafe materials, it can malfunction, leading to fires, burns, lacerations, and other serious injuries. If a product, such as an electronic device, vehicle, or appliance, malfunctions and causes you injury, reach out to us. We can hold manufacturers to task for their negligence, carelessness, and the harm their product has caused you.
Dog Bites
Dog owners have a responsibility to make sure their pets are restrained and don’t cause harm. Suffering a dog bite can be traumatic and even cause devastating injury, especially if the breed is large or aggressive. If you’ve suffered a dog bite due to an owner’s carelessness, reach out to us. We can help you seek compensation for medical bills, the long-term costs of your injury, and even the emotional toll of your dog bite.
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AUTO ACCIDENTS
AUTO ACCIDENTS

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Premises
Liability/Slip And Fall
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Liability/Slip And Fall

Pedestrian
Accident
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Drug Injuries
Drug Injuries

Dog Bites
Dog Bites

Defective
Products
Defective
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Construction
Accident
Construction
Accident
Why Choose Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette And Blythe?

For over 50 years, Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe has built a team of high-energy, high-achieving personal injury trial lawyers whose record of courtroom success throughout California is second to none. That decades-long record of trial success also allows us to resolve cases through settlement when that best serves our client’s goals. Insurance companies and their attorneys know us. They know our track record. Our reputation serves you in obtaining favorable results.
With us as your attorneys, you’ll have the strongest chance of recovery no matter who or what you’re up against. Whatever the nature of your injury or loss, we’ll get to work leveraging the law to ensure that the people who have hurt you compensate you fairly.
CALIFORNIA'S EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEYS

Alan K. Nicolette
Attorney
Obtaining his JD in 1984, attorney Alan Nicolette brings with him decades of experience as a recognized, respected advocate for the injured. A hard-working, caring legal advocate, he uses his years of successful practice to leverage the law for the hurting in So Cal.
View ProfileFrancis P. Papica
Attorney
Since 1992, attorney Francis Papica has gone to bat for residents in the SO Cal area. Fluent in Tagalog as well as English, he’s proud to serve as a vital link between the Pinoy community and our California justice system.
View ProfileAli L. Nicolette
Attorney
Since 2017, attorney Ali Nicolette has advocated tirelessly for the injured. With an additional Masters in Health and Policy Law, she’s especially equipped to help clients struggling in the aftermath of a drug-related injury.
View ProfileDoreen L. Tobin Moller
Attorney
A valuable and experienced member of our legal team, Doreen L. Tobin Moller received her JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law. A diligent, thorough legal advocate, she’s worked with hundreds of clients to help them achieve just, successful legal results.
View ProfileRobert E. Blythe
Attorney
Since 1981, Robert E. Blythe has served injured California residents with care and unmatched diligence. Fluent in English and Spanish and the winner of a host of awards and honors, he brings his skill, compassion, and focus to bat for each and every client he serves.
View ProfileRussell E. Nordstrom
Attorney
A veteran, highly skilled attorney, Mr. Nordstrom has been representing clients since 1974. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he has served as president of CAALA and is affiliated with the Consumer Attorneys of California.
View ProfileJoseph W. Steele
Attorney
Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1975, Mr. Steele brings with him decades of experience handling a variety of consumer law matters. A respected and knowledgeable voice in and out of court, his insights into the intricacies of consumer law in California are matchless.
View ProfileCesar I. Juarez
Attorney
The newest member of our skilled legal team, Mr. Juarez graduated with honors from Western State College of Law with a focus on criminal justice and tort law. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he is proud to serve as a legal bridge to our Latino clients and their families.
View ProfileInjured In Southern California? Reach Out Today!

At Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe, our core mission is to put our skill, experience, diligence, and compassion to work for you. Whether you’ve suffered an auto accident, dog bite, or construction accident, we can review your case, submit evidence of your injury to the insurance companies, and make sure you’re treated fairly.
You don’t have to walk this road alone. Allow a respected, caring personal injury law firm with over 40 years of experience to listen to your concerns and go to bat for you today.
Have questions, or ready to get started? Reach out to us 24 hours a day at (760) 852-7134.
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