Sacramento personal injury attorneys John Demas and Tim Spangler of Demas Law Group will serve as featured speakers at the 2026 Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Napa/Sonoma Travel Seminar. This annual event brings together leading plaintiff trial lawyers from across California to discuss cutting-edge strategies in civil litigation and trial practice.

As a Sacramento-based personal injury law firm representing accident victims throughout Northern California, Demas Law Group is honored to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of consumer and injury law in California.

About the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Napa/Sonoma Travel Seminar

The Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) is a statewide organization of plaintiff-side trial lawyers who advocate for the rights of injured individuals and consumers across California. Its members handle cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, dangerous products, unsafe property conditions, and other forms of negligence and misconduct.

Each year, CAOC partners with the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA) to host the Napa/Sonoma Travel Seminar. The multi-day seminar offers continuing legal education (CLE), networking, and collaboration for plaintiff attorneys focused on:

  • Personal injury and wrongful death
  • Medical malpractice
  • Insurance bad faith
  • Civil rights and consumer protection
  • Class action litigation

By inviting experienced trial lawyers to lead sessions, the CAOC Napa/Sonoma seminar helps attorneys stay up to date on evolving legal strategies, trial techniques, and emerging trends in civil litigation.

Auto Accident Litigation Session with John Demas

Firm founder and Sacramento personal injury attorney John Demas will lead a session titled: “Auto Litigation: Product Liability, Damages, and Reconstruction.” Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Demas will discuss advanced strategies for handling complex auto accident cases, including:

  • Product liability claims involving defective auto parts or unsafe vehicle design
  • Accident reconstruction and the use of experts to explain how a crash occurred
  • Proving and presenting damages, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering

Over his career, John Demas has recovered significant results for injured clients throughout Northern California in serious car, motorcycle, and trucking accident cases. He is a frequent speaker at legal seminars and professional conferences on issues involving auto accident litigation and personal injury law.

This will not be his first appearance at the CAOC Napa/Sonoma Travel Seminar. In prior years, Demas has presented on emerging trends in auto accident cases and the changing landscape facing trial attorneys who represent injured plaintiffs.

Litigation Against Government Entities Session with Tim Spangler

Attorney Tim Spangler will present a session titled: “Nuances of Litigation Against Government Entities of All Kinds.” Cases involving public entities and government agencies present unique challenges, including strict procedural rules and shorter filing deadlines under the California Tort Claims Act.

In his presentation, Spangler will address key issues such as:

  • Special notice and filing requirements for claims against government entities
  • Common pitfalls and defenses in public entity litigation
  • Strategies for building strong liability and damages cases involving government negligence

With more than 25 years of litigation experience, Tim Spangler brings a rare perspective to this topic. Before joining Demas Law Group, he worked in insurance defense and served as a trial lawyer and chief counsel for the Sacramento Regional Transit District. That background gives him insight into how public entities and their insurers defend serious injury cases.

Today, Spangler focuses his practice on helping injured individuals navigate complex cases involving government liability, transportation accidents, and public entity negligence throughout Sacramento and Northern California.

Why Legal Education and Collaboration Matter for Injury Victims

At Demas Law Group, providing exceptional legal representation means more than appearing in court. It requires staying current with changes in California law, new appellate decisions, and evolving trial strategies that can impact personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Events like the CAOC Napa/Sonoma Travel Seminar allow attorneys to:

  • Collaborate and exchange practical, real-world trial strategies
  • Learn from other experienced plaintiff lawyers and subject-matter experts
  • Stay informed about legislative developments and changes affecting injury victims

When trial lawyers share knowledge and improve their skills, injured victims ultimately benefit. Better-prepared attorneys can more effectively investigate claims, present evidence, and advocate for fair compensation after a serious accident.

About Demas Law Group, Sacramento Personal Injury Attorneys

For more than 35 years, Demas Law Group has represented injured individuals and families in Sacramento and throughout Northern California. The firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law and handles cases involving:

The attorneys at Demas Law Group understand how insurance companies and large corporations may try to minimize or deny valid claims after a serious accident. The firm’s mission is to guide clients through the legal process, protect their rights, and pursue maximum compensation for injuries caused by negligence.

With decades of combined trial experience and a strong reputation in the California plaintiff’s bar, the firm’s attorneys are committed to standing up for injury victims in and out of the courtroom.

Demas Law Group’s Experience Representing Injury Victims

Demas Law Group focuses solely on representing injury victims and their families — never insurance companies or large corporations. The firm regularly handles cases involving:

  • Serious car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
  • Catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage
  • Wrongful death claims arising from negligence or misconduct

By limiting its practice to personal injury law, Demas Law Group can devote the time, resources, and attention that complex injury cases require. The firm’s attorneys work closely with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other professionals to build strong cases on behalf of injured clients.

Injured in an Accident? Contact Demas Law Group for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. The Sacramento personal injury attorneys at Demas Law Group offer free, no-obligation consultations to review your situation and explain your legal options.

The firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no upfront attorney’s fees, and you owe no fees unless the firm recovers compensation on your behalf.

To speak with an attorney about your case, contact Demas Law Group today. A knowledgeable team member can answer your questions and help you understand the next steps after a serious accident.