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- 5.0
- Since 1975
- 51 yrs
- Bar admissions
- 3
- By appointment
- In office
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Since 1975
Bar admissions
By appointment
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- Firm founded
- 1980
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Don A. Ernst represents clients in San Luis Obispo, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Aviation
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Car Accidents
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Class Action
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Construction
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Dog Bites
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Education
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General
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Maritime
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Motorcycle
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Pedestrian
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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TBI/SCI
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Wrongful Death
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Biography
About Don A. Ernst
Born in San Luis Obispo County, graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics 1971, and the University of San Diego School of Law in 1975. Admitted to the California Bar in 1975. Began practice in San Diego and moved to San Luis Obispo in 1976. Partner in Ernst and Mattison since 1980, specializing in civil litigation. Extensive trial experience. Tried over 100 cases to verdict. Taught over 30 CEB programs on tort and insurance law from 1988 - Authored articles for Forum and the California Bar Journal on torts and civil procedure. Adjunct professor Cal Poly State University 1978 through 92. Central Coast Trial Lawyer of the Year 1998, 2002. Adjunct Professor and Sponsor of 8 Continuing Education Programs in Tort & Insurance Litigation, California State University, 1982-1989. Awarded: CCTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year, 1998, 2002.
Credentials
Education
University of San Diego
J.D. · 1975
Stanford University
B.S. Economics · 1971
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1985 · ACTIVE
California
1975 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1975 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
San Luis Obispo County Bar Association
President, 2002-2003) State Bar of California Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Central Coast Trial Lawyer's Association (Founder and President, 1990) Consumer Attorneys of California (Board of Governors, 1990- Presi · membership
Locations
Office locations
Ernst Law Group A Law Corporation
1020 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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What areas of law does Don A. Ernst practice?
Don A. Ernst focuses on Aviation, Business, Car Accidents, Class Action, and Construction.
Where is Don A. Ernst located?
Don A. Ernst primarily serves clients in San Luis Obispo, California, with an office at 1020 Palm Street.
How experienced is Don A. Ernst?
Don A. Ernst has 51 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1975.
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