Our Firm

Bulgucheva Law, p.c. represents individual and business clients in various matters, from simple negotiations to the most complex litigation.  We offer sophisticated and vigorous representation, work diligently, listen carefully, and deliver results as efficiently as possible. We accept cases on a contingency and hourly basis, depending on the type of work involved. Click here to request a free consultation.

Lilia Bulgucheva, Trial Attorney

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Practicing law since 2013, Lilia has earned an impressive track record of favorable judgments ranging from individual clients to large multi-plaintiff cases, and in 2017, she opened a solo practice in Danville. Lilia obtained her law degree from John F. Kennedy University College of Law, during which she interned at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office - White Collar Crimes Division. Lilia is fluent in English, Russian and Greek.

Lilia was named The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 in 2022 and 2023. Super Lawyers selected her to the 2023 Northern California Rising Stars list, an honor reserved to only 2.5% of Northern California attorneys.

Lilia has worked on several complex cases; the following are highlights of her past case experience:

  • Represented hundreds of fractional unit (timeshare) owners in rescission actions against real estate developers. Cases resolved in confidential settlements.

  • Represented small business owners in several Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) cases against a large insurance company. Cases resolved in confidential settlements.

  • Litigated several civil rights cases (§ 1983) against government entities, resulting in settlements.

  • Handled multiple insurance coverage matters.

  • Litigated wrongful foreclosure cases against national banks related to the Homeowner Bill of Rights (HBOR) violations.

  • Litigated a case against First Transit, Inc. involving a client who was severely injured on public transportation (bus). Shortly before the commencement of the jury trial, a confidential settlement was negotiated.

  • Represented a plaintiff who had allegedly been defrauded by a real estate broker he had hired to handle a loan modification application. After a 7-day bench trial, a confidential settlement was negotiated.

  • Defended a general contractor against an involuntary manslaughter charge in an 8-week jury trial.