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Robert W. Frank represents clients in San Diego, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Robert W. Frank
Robert Frank, Senior Trial Lawyer, joined Neil Dymott in 1980. He has been a shareholder in the law firm since 1988. Mr. Frank specializes in civil litigation defense trial work and administrative licensing hearings for various types of healthcare professionals, with an emphasis on medical, dental, chiropractic and nursing specialties. He also handles a variety of other general civil litigation including, professional liability, medical malpractice and administrative licensing matters as well as medical staff privilege issues.
Since joining Neil Dymott, Mr. Frank has tried over 60 cases to jury verdict in State and Federal Courts and has handled over 100 healthcare professional licensing matters, including numerous successful trials and appeals of those cases. He served as a Board member, President and Vice President of the San Diego Defense Lawyers from 1993 to 1997 and is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Frank is past director of the San Diego County Barristers Club and currently is a faculty member of the San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial Advocacy.
Mr. Frank was named one of San Diego's Top Attorneys in Insurance Law by the San Diego Daily Transcript in 2006 and 2011 and has been selected as one of San Diego'sSuper Lawyers by the publishers of Law & Politics Magazine since 2007. In 2008, he was selected as on of San Diego's "Top 50" Super Lawyers. Since 2009, he has been named by his peers as one of San Diego's Top Lawyers in San Diego Magazine and has been named annually by his peers since 2008 as among the Best Lawyers of America® for Professional and Malpractice Law.
The San Diego Superior Court has appointed Mr. Frank as an arbitrator in civil cases and he has served as a private mediator and arbitrator in other civil cases. Aside from practicing law, he is an avid surfer, enjoys golf and spending time with his children and friends.Credentials
Education
University of California Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1980
Recognition
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Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (San Diego)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Dental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence
2026
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Chihak & Associates
12555 High Bluff Drive, Suite 150
San Diego, California 12555
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What areas of law does Robert W. Frank practice?
Robert W. Frank focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.
Where is Robert W. Frank located?
Robert W. Frank primarily serves clients in San Diego, California, with an office at 12555 High Bluff Drive, Suite 150.
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