CASEY GERRY SCHENK FRANCAVILLA BLATT & PENFIELD LLP
Since 1947, CaseyGerry has been at the forefront of personal injury law in San Diego, securing multi-billion-dollar results for our clients with a commitment to excellence and justice.
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
CASEY GERRY SCHENK FRANCAVILLA BLATT & PENFIELD LLP
Since 1947, CaseyGerry has been at the forefront of personal injury law in San Diego, securing multi-billion-dollar results for our clients with a commitment to excellence and justice.
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
Founded in 1947, CaseyGerry is San Diego's premier personal injury and complex litigation law firm, renowned for securing multi-billion-dollar outcomes for our clients. Our tradition of legal excellence and commitment to justice is evident in our unparalleled track record, which includes recovering over $30 billion for those we represent. This achievement showcases our ability to handle a wide range of challenging cases, from automobile and aviation accidents to maritime, motorcycle, premises liability, and product liability cases, achieving more than 173 individual seven- and eight-figure settlements and judgments.
Our team of attorneys is distinguished by their leadership and influence in the legal community, holding pivotal roles in national and statewide organizations. Among our ranks are a former president of the California State Bar, two past-presidents of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now the American Association for Justice), and a past-president of California Trial Lawyers (now Consumer Attorneys of California). We are also proud to include recipients of the Trial Lawyer of the Year award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, five past-presidents of the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association (now Consumer Attorneys of San Diego), and five members of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates. These honors reflect our deep dedication to advocating for justice on behalf of our clients.
At CaseyGerry, we employ a comprehensive team approach to each case, ensuring that a partner leads a dedicated team of lawyers, paralegals, investigators, and medical record specialists. This strategy ensures not only strong representation but also compassion and outstanding responsiveness to our clients' needs. Our collective expertise allows us to navigate the complexities of litigation effectively, providing our clients with the best possible outcomes.
Our reputation for excellence extends beyond our client representation, as attorneys across the country frequently refer personal injury cases to us, confident in our ability to manage complex litigation successfully. This trust is a testament to our firm's ability to uphold the highest standards of respect and advocacy, mirroring the expectations attorneys have for their own practices.
CaseyGerry's commitment to justice is driven by our belief in individual and corporate responsibility, particularly in cases involving serious injuries or the loss of loved ones. We approach each matter with the sensitivity and dedication it deserves, focusing on securing the justice and compensation our clients need to rebuild their lives.
With 76 years of legal history, our firm benefits from the extensive experience of staff members, many of whom have supported CaseyGerry's attorneys for over 30 years. Our dedicated investigation department, featuring three full-time investigators, plays a crucial role in gathering essential evidence for our cases.
CaseyGerry's legacy is a testament to our enduring commitment to legal excellence, compassionate advocacy, and justice. As we continue to lead and innovate in the field of personal injury law, our firm remains the definitive choice for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of personal injury and complex litigation.
Main Office
110 Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 375-1316
8:30am to 5:00pm
Yes
English, Spanish
David S. Casey, Jr. joined the law firm of CaseyGerry in 1976 after working as a prosecutor for the San Diego City Attorney's office. The firm was founded by his late father, David S. Casey Sr. in 1947 and is the oldest plaintiffs' law firm in San Diego. With dozens of high-profile verdicts and settlements achieved over 40 years in law, David is well on his way to attaining his father's - who tried more than 700 jury trials - legendary status.
David leads the firm's car accident lawyers in San Diego in obtaining multi-million dollar results each year in a complex range of cases such as the Volkswagen Emissions scandal in which David was appointed to the national Plaintiff's Steering Committee overseeing litigation. The case was resolved for $14.7 billion, one of the biggest corporate settlements in history.
In the Chrysler Dodge-Jeep Ecodiesel® Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, David was appointed by the federal court to serve on the Plaintiff's Steering Committee. The case was resolved for $300 million.
David has been lauded with more than 100 professional accolades. His awards include the 2018 Witkin Award for Excellence in the Practice of Law by the San Diego Law Library Foundation; the 2019 Hughes McClenahan Award for civility in the practice of law by the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of San Diego. In 2020 and 2021, Casey was recognized as one of the Daily Journal's Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California, and for the 11th time, one of the Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers in California. He is AVVO rated, a Super Lawyer since 2007, a Best Lawyer since 2006, and more.
He is the past president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now American Association for Justice) - the world's largest trial bar, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Western Trial Lawyers Association, and the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association.
Since 2008, he has served as state chair for Senator Dianne Feinstein's judicial selection committee, maintaining a steadfast volunteer commitment to finding the most qualified judicial candidates for the federal bench in California. Prior to his appointment as state chair, David served on the local San Diego judicial selection committee for 16 years.
A native of La Jolla, he enjoys traveling with his wife Lisa and two grown children, as well as a good game of tennis.
Bar Number: 60768
California, 1974
University of San Diego
J.D, 1974
Trinity College
B.A., 1971
David S. Casey, Jr. joined the law firm of CaseyGerry in 1976 after working as a prosecutor for the San Diego City Attorney's office. The firm was founded by his late father, David S. Casey Sr. in 1947 and is the oldest plaintiffs' law firm in San Diego. With dozens of high-profile verdicts and settlements achieved over 40 years in law, David is well on his way to attaining his father's - who tried more than 700 jury trials - legendary status.
David leads the firm's car accident lawyers in San Diego in obtaining multi-million dollar results each year in a complex range of cases such as the Volkswagen Emissions scandal in which David was appointed to the national Plaintiff's Steering Committee overseeing litigation. The case was resolved for $14.7 billion, one of the biggest corporate settlements in history.
In the Chrysler Dodge-Jeep Ecodiesel® Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, David was appointed by the federal court to serve on the Plaintiff's Steering Committee. The case was resolved for $300 million.
David has been lauded with more than 100 professional accolades. His awards include the 2018 Witkin Award for Excellence in the Practice of Law by the San Diego Law Library Foundation; the 2019 Hughes McClenahan Award for civility in the practice of law by the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of San Diego. In 2020 and 2021, Casey was recognized as one of the Daily Journal's Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California, and for the 11th time, one of the Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers in California. He is AVVO rated, a Super Lawyer since 2007, a Best Lawyer since 2006, and more.
He is the past president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now American Association for Justice) - the world's largest trial bar, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Western Trial Lawyers Association, and the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association.
Since 2008, he has served as state chair for Senator Dianne Feinstein's judicial selection committee, maintaining a steadfast volunteer commitment to finding the most qualified judicial candidates for the federal bench in California. Prior to his appointment as state chair, David served on the local San Diego judicial selection committee for 16 years.
A native of La Jolla, he enjoys traveling with his wife Lisa and two grown children, as well as a good game of tennis.
Bar Number: 60768
California, 1974
University of San Diego J.D, 1974
Trinity College B.A., 1971
Robert J. Francavilla, CaseyGerry partner, and a leading San Diego accident lawyer says that the most important part of the job is to get to know each client and their inherent qualities as human beings, in order to completely understand their harms and losses. âBelieving in and having compassion for the people I represent drives me to fight for the justice to which they are entitled.â He states.
Robert J. Francavilla is an eminent legal professional specializing in serious personal injury, premises liability, and highway design cases. His comprehensive case history includes the handling of complex cases involving wrongful death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, severe burns, loss of limbs, and major orthopedic injuries.
Throughout his career, Francavilla has achieved numerous multi-million-dollar results for his clients. Among his notable cases was a complex product liability case where he secured a $7.6 million verdict for a client who sustained severe injuries due to a faulty power assist mechanism on his wheelchair. Francavillaâs exemplary work on this case earned him recognition as the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.
More recently, Francavilla served as lead trial counsel in several significant cases. As trial counsel, he set a national precedent in Bolger v. Amazon.com, where the court ruled that Amazon could be held liable for defective products sold on its platform. This landmark case resulted in a confidential settlement for the plaintiff, who suffered life-altering injuries from a laptop battery fire.
In 2022, another pivotal case, Arthur v. United States of America et al, Francavilla represented Peter Arthur, a retired Navy veteran, who lost his leg in an automobile-motorcycle collision caused by a government-owned Navy van. Despite the challenging circumstances, Francavilla successfully resolved the case for $10.8 million â the largest settlement of a single plaintiff vehicular crash against the United States in the Southern District of California.
More recently, in 2023, Francavilla represented Richard Perry, a competitive wrestler and aspiring Olympian, who sustained a catastrophic head injury during a combat training exercise. Following extensive litigation, the case was settled in 2023 against the United States government for a record-breaking $12 million. This case was featured in the New York Times and San Diego Union Tribune.
In the same year, Francavilla achieved a $1.5 million settlement against the City of Santa Clarita for a trip and fall incident, and successfully resolved another case involving a severe bicycle accident with a cement mixer truck for a confidential amount.
Throughout his illustrious career, Francavilla has been honored multiple times with awards and recognitions. These include being a seven-time recipient of the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, being named one of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California in 2015 and 2020 by the Daily Journal, Best Lawyers âLawyer of the Yearâ for 2015 and 2022, and a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer from 2019 to 2021. He has also been recognized as a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2007, and one of San Diegoâs outstanding plaintiff personal injury lawyers since 2007.
Francavillaâs commitment extends beyond his legal practice, as he is highly involved in the legal community. He is a past president of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the San Diego County Bar Association.
A native of Los Angeles and a resident of San Diego for 35 years, Francavilla cherishes his time with his wife Carla, and their two sons. His personal interests include running, weight training, and actively participating in his childrenâs activities.
Bar Number: 110429
California, 1985
University of San Diego
J.D.,
University of San Diego
B.B.A.,
Robert J. Francavilla, CaseyGerry partner, and a leading San Diego accident lawyer says that the most important part of the job is to get to know each client and their inherent qualities as human beings, in order to completely understand their harms and losses. âBelieving in and having compassion for the people I represent drives me to fight for the justice to which they are entitled.â He states.
Robert J. Francavilla is an eminent legal professional specializing in serious personal injury, premises liability, and highway design cases. His comprehensive case history includes the handling of complex cases involving wrongful death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, severe burns, loss of limbs, and major orthopedic injuries.
Throughout his career, Francavilla has achieved numerous multi-million-dollar results for his clients. Among his notable cases was a complex product liability case where he secured a $7.6 million verdict for a client who sustained severe injuries due to a faulty power assist mechanism on his wheelchair. Francavillaâs exemplary work on this case earned him recognition as the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.
More recently, Francavilla served as lead trial counsel in several significant cases. As trial counsel, he set a national precedent in Bolger v. Amazon.com, where the court ruled that Amazon could be held liable for defective products sold on its platform. This landmark case resulted in a confidential settlement for the plaintiff, who suffered life-altering injuries from a laptop battery fire.
In 2022, another pivotal case, Arthur v. United States of America et al, Francavilla represented Peter Arthur, a retired Navy veteran, who lost his leg in an automobile-motorcycle collision caused by a government-owned Navy van. Despite the challenging circumstances, Francavilla successfully resolved the case for $10.8 million â the largest settlement of a single plaintiff vehicular crash against the United States in the Southern District of California.
More recently, in 2023, Francavilla represented Richard Perry, a competitive wrestler and aspiring Olympian, who sustained a catastrophic head injury during a combat training exercise. Following extensive litigation, the case was settled in 2023 against the United States government for a record-breaking $12 million. This case was featured in the New York Times and San Diego Union Tribune.
In the same year, Francavilla achieved a $1.5 million settlement against the City of Santa Clarita for a trip and fall incident, and successfully resolved another case involving a severe bicycle accident with a cement mixer truck for a confidential amount.
Throughout his illustrious career, Francavilla has been honored multiple times with awards and recognitions. These include being a seven-time recipient of the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, being named one of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California in 2015 and 2020 by the Daily Journal, Best Lawyers âLawyer of the Yearâ for 2015 and 2022, and a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer from 2019 to 2021. He has also been recognized as a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2007, and one of San Diegoâs outstanding plaintiff personal injury lawyers since 2007.
Francavillaâs commitment extends beyond his legal practice, as he is highly involved in the legal community. He is a past president of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the San Diego County Bar Association.
A native of Los Angeles and a resident of San Diego for 35 years, Francavilla cherishes his time with his wife Carla, and their two sons. His personal interests include running, weight training, and actively participating in his childrenâs activities.
Bar Number: 110429
California, 1985
University of San Diego J.D.,
University of San Diego B.B.A.,
“The most meaningful part of my work is to provide individuals who have been wronged, with the ability to stand up to intimidating opponents and attain justice” – Gayle M. Blatt
Heading the firm’s complex litigation practice group, Gayle concentrates her practice on consumer class action, data breach cases, and serious personal injury cases. She joined CaseyGerry as an injury lawyer in San Diego more than 30 years ago and has become well known for representing injured clients in a wide range of high-profile, multi-million-dollar cases.
Gayle worked with CaseyGerry managing partner, David S. Casey, Jr. on several high-profile cases such as the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal litigation which settled for a historic $14.7 billion, and the Wells Fargo Collateral Protection Insurance Class Action Suit.
She has extensive experience in personal injury cases, successful mass torts, and class actions including data security litigation, and has held leadership positions in several data breach Class Actions such as the Sony Gaming Networks, and YAHOO! Data Breach class action litigations, where she was the only California attorney to serve on the committee.
Her recent leadership appointments include lead counsel in In re: Waste Management Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in In re: Netgain Technology, LLC, Consumer Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in DeSue v. 20/20 Eye Care Network, Inc. et al., interim co-lead counsel in In re: Warner Music Group Data Breach Litigation, and more.
Additionally, she was appointed to the five-member PEC overseeing the class action litigation related to the massive Yahoo data breaches and served on a committee in the consolidated data breach class action Adkins v. Facebook.
Gayle has received three Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. She was recognized as one of the Top Plaintiff’s Lawyers in California for 2021, and Top Women Lawyers 2021 by the Daily Journal. She has been named one of San Diego’s Top 25 Female Attorneys and the Top 10 San Diego Lawyers for 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Super Lawyers. She was named one of San Diego’s Best Attorneys of 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Daily Metro. She was named one of San Diego’s most influential women 2018 to 2020 and one of the top 50 Influential Professionals by the San Diego Daily Transcript. She was named one of the Top 500 Influential Business Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal in 2019, one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2019 to 2021, and is listed annually in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
Gayle is highly involved in the community. She is a past president of the San Diego County Bar Association Foundation (2020). She also serves as a Board member of the Tom Homann Law Association Foundation and the Board of Trustees of California Western School of Law. Gayle is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California President’s Club, a member of the Leader’s Forum of the American Association for Justice, a sustaining member of the Lawyers Club of San Diego, a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, where she previously served as President and member of the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center.
Bar Number: 122048
California, 1985
Hofstra University
B.A.,
California Western School of Law
J.D.,
“The most meaningful part of my work is to provide individuals who have been wronged, with the ability to stand up to intimidating opponents and attain justice” – Gayle M. Blatt
Heading the firm’s complex litigation practice group, Gayle concentrates her practice on consumer class action, data breach cases, and serious personal injury cases. She joined CaseyGerry as an injury lawyer in San Diego more than 30 years ago and has become well known for representing injured clients in a wide range of high-profile, multi-million-dollar cases.
Gayle worked with CaseyGerry managing partner, David S. Casey, Jr. on several high-profile cases such as the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal litigation which settled for a historic $14.7 billion, and the Wells Fargo Collateral Protection Insurance Class Action Suit.
She has extensive experience in personal injury cases, successful mass torts, and class actions including data security litigation, and has held leadership positions in several data breach Class Actions such as the Sony Gaming Networks, and YAHOO! Data Breach class action litigations, where she was the only California attorney to serve on the committee.
Her recent leadership appointments include lead counsel in In re: Waste Management Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in In re: Netgain Technology, LLC, Consumer Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in DeSue v. 20/20 Eye Care Network, Inc. et al., interim co-lead counsel in In re: Warner Music Group Data Breach Litigation, and more.
Additionally, she was appointed to the five-member PEC overseeing the class action litigation related to the massive Yahoo data breaches and served on a committee in the consolidated data breach class action Adkins v. Facebook.
Gayle has received three Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. She was recognized as one of the Top Plaintiff’s Lawyers in California for 2021, and Top Women Lawyers 2021 by the Daily Journal. She has been named one of San Diego’s Top 25 Female Attorneys and the Top 10 San Diego Lawyers for 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Super Lawyers. She was named one of San Diego’s Best Attorneys of 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Daily Metro. She was named one of San Diego’s most influential women 2018 to 2020 and one of the top 50 Influential Professionals by the San Diego Daily Transcript. She was named one of the Top 500 Influential Business Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal in 2019, one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2019 to 2021, and is listed annually in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
Gayle is highly involved in the community. She is a past president of the San Diego County Bar Association Foundation (2020). She also serves as a Board member of the Tom Homann Law Association Foundation and the Board of Trustees of California Western School of Law. Gayle is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California President’s Club, a member of the Leader’s Forum of the American Association for Justice, a sustaining member of the Lawyers Club of San Diego, a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, where she previously served as President and member of the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center.
Bar Number: 122048
California, 1985
Hofstra University B.A.,
California Western School of Law J.D.,
Jason is a partner at CaseyGerry. He specializes in wrongful death, aviation litigation, complex litigation and serious personal injury. Throughout his career, he has handled hearings, pleadings, depositions, trial, mediations and memoranda for multi-million dollar civil and class actions.
Jason’s dedication to his clients has gained him recognition in the legal community. He was selected as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s Next Top Business Leaders under 40 for 2020, Top 40 Under 40 for 2020 by the Daily Transcript, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019-2021, San Diego Super Lawyers 2018, 2015 SD Metro 40 Under 40 Awards, and 2017 CASD Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award.
He has served the community on the Board of Directors or in leadership positions in the San Diego County Bar Association, Youth Tennis San Diego, Claremont McKenna College – San Diego Alumni Association, and more.
An avid tennis player and drummer, he also enjoys surfing and traveling in his spare time.
Bar Number: 272932
California, 2010
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
J.D.,
Claremont McKenna College
B.A.,
Jason is a partner at CaseyGerry. He specializes in wrongful death, aviation litigation, complex litigation and serious personal injury. Throughout his career, he has handled hearings, pleadings, depositions, trial, mediations and memoranda for multi-million dollar civil and class actions.
Jason’s dedication to his clients has gained him recognition in the legal community. He was selected as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s Next Top Business Leaders under 40 for 2020, Top 40 Under 40 for 2020 by the Daily Transcript, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019-2021, San Diego Super Lawyers 2018, 2015 SD Metro 40 Under 40 Awards, and 2017 CASD Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award.
He has served the community on the Board of Directors or in leadership positions in the San Diego County Bar Association, Youth Tennis San Diego, Claremont McKenna College – San Diego Alumni Association, and more.
An avid tennis player and drummer, he also enjoys surfing and traveling in his spare time.
Bar Number: 272932
California, 2010
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law J.D.,
Claremont McKenna College B.A.,
Frederick Schenk, a Partner, San Diego injury lawyer at CaseyGerry and industry leader in Asbestos litigation, achieved the largest verdict ever in San Diego against an asbestos manufacturer - Owens Corning Fiberglass - obtaining a $2.4 million verdict in punitive damages as well as economic losses.
In addition, he is a specialist in auto collision litigation and co-author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Litigation Handbook.
Over the years, Schenk has received numerous awards and honors for his work including his recognition as an Outstanding Trial Lawyer from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He was recently inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. In 2019, he was selected as one of the top 50 most influential people in business and law by the San Diego Daily Transcript, named as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2006, including San Diego's Trial Lawyer of the Year in the area of mass torts in both the 2014 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America. He has been a Super Lawyer since 2008, a Lawdragon's "500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers" for 2019-2021, and more.
He has remained active in both community and professional groups and is a board member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the President of the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA (2021). He is past president of the San Diego County Fair board, and California Governor Jerry Brown recently re-appointed him to another four-year term on the board, which oversees all activities at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Schenk finds tremendous gratification in his work as a San Diego accident attorney, especially when he provided services to the families of the victims of 9/11 via Trial Lawyers Care, the largest pro bono program in the history of American jurisprudence. "My greatest sense of professional achievement came when I provided pro bono representation for a young man who lost his Muslim wife in the 9/11 attacks," he recalls. "I arbitrated the case in New York and obtained a seven-figure result for him and his late wife's parents."
Raised in Los Angeles by immigrant parents, he speaks fluent Hungarian. In his spare time, he enjoys Padres Baseball and playing racquetball, as well as traveling with his wife Shari and their three children.
Bar Number: 86392
California, 1979
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A.,
University of San Diego School of Law
J.D.,
Diplomate, National College of Advocac
American Association for Justice.,
Frederick Schenk, a Partner, San Diego injury lawyer at CaseyGerry and industry leader in Asbestos litigation, achieved the largest verdict ever in San Diego against an asbestos manufacturer - Owens Corning Fiberglass - obtaining a $2.4 million verdict in punitive damages as well as economic losses.
In addition, he is a specialist in auto collision litigation and co-author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Litigation Handbook.
Over the years, Schenk has received numerous awards and honors for his work including his recognition as an Outstanding Trial Lawyer from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He was recently inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. In 2019, he was selected as one of the top 50 most influential people in business and law by the San Diego Daily Transcript, named as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2006, including San Diego's Trial Lawyer of the Year in the area of mass torts in both the 2014 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America. He has been a Super Lawyer since 2008, a Lawdragon's "500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers" for 2019-2021, and more.
He has remained active in both community and professional groups and is a board member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the President of the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA (2021). He is past president of the San Diego County Fair board, and California Governor Jerry Brown recently re-appointed him to another four-year term on the board, which oversees all activities at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Schenk finds tremendous gratification in his work as a San Diego accident attorney, especially when he provided services to the families of the victims of 9/11 via Trial Lawyers Care, the largest pro bono program in the history of American jurisprudence. "My greatest sense of professional achievement came when I provided pro bono representation for a young man who lost his Muslim wife in the 9/11 attacks," he recalls. "I arbitrated the case in New York and obtained a seven-figure result for him and his late wife's parents."
Raised in Los Angeles by immigrant parents, he speaks fluent Hungarian. In his spare time, he enjoys Padres Baseball and playing racquetball, as well as traveling with his wife Shari and their three children.
Bar Number: 86392
California, 1979
University of California at Los Angeles B.A.,
University of San Diego School of Law J.D.,
Diplomate, National College of Advocac American Association for Justice.,
Founded in 1947, CaseyGerry is San Diego's premier personal injury and complex litigation law firm, renowned for securing multi-billion-dollar outcomes for our clients. Our tradition of legal excellence and commitment to justice is evident in our unparalleled track record, which includes recovering over $30 billion for those we represent. This achievement showcases our ability to handle a wide range of challenging cases, from automobile and aviation accidents to maritime, motorcycle, premises liability, and product liability cases, achieving more than 173 individual seven- and eight-figure settlements and judgments.
Our team of attorneys is distinguished by their leadership and influence in the legal community, holding pivotal roles in national and statewide organizations. Among our ranks are a former president of the California State Bar, two past-presidents of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now the American Association for Justice), and a past-president of California Trial Lawyers (now Consumer Attorneys of California). We are also proud to include recipients of the Trial Lawyer of the Year award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, five past-presidents of the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association (now Consumer Attorneys of San Diego), and five members of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates. These honors reflect our deep dedication to advocating for justice on behalf of our clients.
At CaseyGerry, we employ a comprehensive team approach to each case, ensuring that a partner leads a dedicated team of lawyers, paralegals, investigators, and medical record specialists. This strategy ensures not only strong representation but also compassion and outstanding responsiveness to our clients' needs. Our collective expertise allows us to navigate the complexities of litigation effectively, providing our clients with the best possible outcomes.
Our reputation for excellence extends beyond our client representation, as attorneys across the country frequently refer personal injury cases to us, confident in our ability to manage complex litigation successfully. This trust is a testament to our firm's ability to uphold the highest standards of respect and advocacy, mirroring the expectations attorneys have for their own practices.
CaseyGerry's commitment to justice is driven by our belief in individual and corporate responsibility, particularly in cases involving serious injuries or the loss of loved ones. We approach each matter with the sensitivity and dedication it deserves, focusing on securing the justice and compensation our clients need to rebuild their lives.
With 76 years of legal history, our firm benefits from the extensive experience of staff members, many of whom have supported CaseyGerry's attorneys for over 30 years. Our dedicated investigation department, featuring three full-time investigators, plays a crucial role in gathering essential evidence for our cases.
CaseyGerry's legacy is a testament to our enduring commitment to legal excellence, compassionate advocacy, and justice. As we continue to lead and innovate in the field of personal injury law, our firm remains the definitive choice for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of personal injury and complex litigation.
Main Office
110 Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 375-1316
8:30am to 5:00pm
Yes
English, Spanish
David S. Casey, Jr. joined the law firm of CaseyGerry in 1976 after working as a prosecutor for the San Diego City Attorney's office. The firm was founded by his late father, David S. Casey Sr. in 1947 and is the oldest plaintiffs' law firm in San Diego. With dozens of high-profile verdicts and settlements achieved over 40 years in law, David is well on his way to attaining his father's - who tried more than 700 jury trials - legendary status.
David leads the firm's car accident lawyers in San Diego in obtaining multi-million dollar results each year in a complex range of cases such as the Volkswagen Emissions scandal in which David was appointed to the national Plaintiff's Steering Committee overseeing litigation. The case was resolved for $14.7 billion, one of the biggest corporate settlements in history.
In the Chrysler Dodge-Jeep Ecodiesel® Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, David was appointed by the federal court to serve on the Plaintiff's Steering Committee. The case was resolved for $300 million.
David has been lauded with more than 100 professional accolades. His awards include the 2018 Witkin Award for Excellence in the Practice of Law by the San Diego Law Library Foundation; the 2019 Hughes McClenahan Award for civility in the practice of law by the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of San Diego. In 2020 and 2021, Casey was recognized as one of the Daily Journal's Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California, and for the 11th time, one of the Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers in California. He is AVVO rated, a Super Lawyer since 2007, a Best Lawyer since 2006, and more.
He is the past president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now American Association for Justice) - the world's largest trial bar, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Western Trial Lawyers Association, and the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association.
Since 2008, he has served as state chair for Senator Dianne Feinstein's judicial selection committee, maintaining a steadfast volunteer commitment to finding the most qualified judicial candidates for the federal bench in California. Prior to his appointment as state chair, David served on the local San Diego judicial selection committee for 16 years.
A native of La Jolla, he enjoys traveling with his wife Lisa and two grown children, as well as a good game of tennis.
Bar Number: 60768
California, 1974
University of San Diego
J.D, 1974
Trinity College
B.A., 1971
David S. Casey, Jr. joined the law firm of CaseyGerry in 1976 after working as a prosecutor for the San Diego City Attorney's office. The firm was founded by his late father, David S. Casey Sr. in 1947 and is the oldest plaintiffs' law firm in San Diego. With dozens of high-profile verdicts and settlements achieved over 40 years in law, David is well on his way to attaining his father's - who tried more than 700 jury trials - legendary status.
David leads the firm's car accident lawyers in San Diego in obtaining multi-million dollar results each year in a complex range of cases such as the Volkswagen Emissions scandal in which David was appointed to the national Plaintiff's Steering Committee overseeing litigation. The case was resolved for $14.7 billion, one of the biggest corporate settlements in history.
In the Chrysler Dodge-Jeep Ecodiesel® Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, David was appointed by the federal court to serve on the Plaintiff's Steering Committee. The case was resolved for $300 million.
David has been lauded with more than 100 professional accolades. His awards include the 2018 Witkin Award for Excellence in the Practice of Law by the San Diego Law Library Foundation; the 2019 Hughes McClenahan Award for civility in the practice of law by the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of San Diego. In 2020 and 2021, Casey was recognized as one of the Daily Journal's Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California, and for the 11th time, one of the Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers in California. He is AVVO rated, a Super Lawyer since 2007, a Best Lawyer since 2006, and more.
He is the past president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now American Association for Justice) - the world's largest trial bar, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Western Trial Lawyers Association, and the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association.
Since 2008, he has served as state chair for Senator Dianne Feinstein's judicial selection committee, maintaining a steadfast volunteer commitment to finding the most qualified judicial candidates for the federal bench in California. Prior to his appointment as state chair, David served on the local San Diego judicial selection committee for 16 years.
A native of La Jolla, he enjoys traveling with his wife Lisa and two grown children, as well as a good game of tennis.
Bar Number: 60768
California, 1974
University of San Diego J.D, 1974
Trinity College B.A., 1971
Robert J. Francavilla, CaseyGerry partner, and a leading San Diego accident lawyer says that the most important part of the job is to get to know each client and their inherent qualities as human beings, in order to completely understand their harms and losses. âBelieving in and having compassion for the people I represent drives me to fight for the justice to which they are entitled.â He states.
Robert J. Francavilla is an eminent legal professional specializing in serious personal injury, premises liability, and highway design cases. His comprehensive case history includes the handling of complex cases involving wrongful death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, severe burns, loss of limbs, and major orthopedic injuries.
Throughout his career, Francavilla has achieved numerous multi-million-dollar results for his clients. Among his notable cases was a complex product liability case where he secured a $7.6 million verdict for a client who sustained severe injuries due to a faulty power assist mechanism on his wheelchair. Francavillaâs exemplary work on this case earned him recognition as the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.
More recently, Francavilla served as lead trial counsel in several significant cases. As trial counsel, he set a national precedent in Bolger v. Amazon.com, where the court ruled that Amazon could be held liable for defective products sold on its platform. This landmark case resulted in a confidential settlement for the plaintiff, who suffered life-altering injuries from a laptop battery fire.
In 2022, another pivotal case, Arthur v. United States of America et al, Francavilla represented Peter Arthur, a retired Navy veteran, who lost his leg in an automobile-motorcycle collision caused by a government-owned Navy van. Despite the challenging circumstances, Francavilla successfully resolved the case for $10.8 million â the largest settlement of a single plaintiff vehicular crash against the United States in the Southern District of California.
More recently, in 2023, Francavilla represented Richard Perry, a competitive wrestler and aspiring Olympian, who sustained a catastrophic head injury during a combat training exercise. Following extensive litigation, the case was settled in 2023 against the United States government for a record-breaking $12 million. This case was featured in the New York Times and San Diego Union Tribune.
In the same year, Francavilla achieved a $1.5 million settlement against the City of Santa Clarita for a trip and fall incident, and successfully resolved another case involving a severe bicycle accident with a cement mixer truck for a confidential amount.
Throughout his illustrious career, Francavilla has been honored multiple times with awards and recognitions. These include being a seven-time recipient of the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, being named one of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California in 2015 and 2020 by the Daily Journal, Best Lawyers âLawyer of the Yearâ for 2015 and 2022, and a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer from 2019 to 2021. He has also been recognized as a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2007, and one of San Diegoâs outstanding plaintiff personal injury lawyers since 2007.
Francavillaâs commitment extends beyond his legal practice, as he is highly involved in the legal community. He is a past president of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the San Diego County Bar Association.
A native of Los Angeles and a resident of San Diego for 35 years, Francavilla cherishes his time with his wife Carla, and their two sons. His personal interests include running, weight training, and actively participating in his childrenâs activities.
Bar Number: 110429
California, 1985
University of San Diego
J.D.,
University of San Diego
B.B.A.,
Robert J. Francavilla, CaseyGerry partner, and a leading San Diego accident lawyer says that the most important part of the job is to get to know each client and their inherent qualities as human beings, in order to completely understand their harms and losses. âBelieving in and having compassion for the people I represent drives me to fight for the justice to which they are entitled.â He states.
Robert J. Francavilla is an eminent legal professional specializing in serious personal injury, premises liability, and highway design cases. His comprehensive case history includes the handling of complex cases involving wrongful death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, severe burns, loss of limbs, and major orthopedic injuries.
Throughout his career, Francavilla has achieved numerous multi-million-dollar results for his clients. Among his notable cases was a complex product liability case where he secured a $7.6 million verdict for a client who sustained severe injuries due to a faulty power assist mechanism on his wheelchair. Francavillaâs exemplary work on this case earned him recognition as the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.
More recently, Francavilla served as lead trial counsel in several significant cases. As trial counsel, he set a national precedent in Bolger v. Amazon.com, where the court ruled that Amazon could be held liable for defective products sold on its platform. This landmark case resulted in a confidential settlement for the plaintiff, who suffered life-altering injuries from a laptop battery fire.
In 2022, another pivotal case, Arthur v. United States of America et al, Francavilla represented Peter Arthur, a retired Navy veteran, who lost his leg in an automobile-motorcycle collision caused by a government-owned Navy van. Despite the challenging circumstances, Francavilla successfully resolved the case for $10.8 million â the largest settlement of a single plaintiff vehicular crash against the United States in the Southern District of California.
More recently, in 2023, Francavilla represented Richard Perry, a competitive wrestler and aspiring Olympian, who sustained a catastrophic head injury during a combat training exercise. Following extensive litigation, the case was settled in 2023 against the United States government for a record-breaking $12 million. This case was featured in the New York Times and San Diego Union Tribune.
In the same year, Francavilla achieved a $1.5 million settlement against the City of Santa Clarita for a trip and fall incident, and successfully resolved another case involving a severe bicycle accident with a cement mixer truck for a confidential amount.
Throughout his illustrious career, Francavilla has been honored multiple times with awards and recognitions. These include being a seven-time recipient of the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, being named one of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California in 2015 and 2020 by the Daily Journal, Best Lawyers âLawyer of the Yearâ for 2015 and 2022, and a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer from 2019 to 2021. He has also been recognized as a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2007, and one of San Diegoâs outstanding plaintiff personal injury lawyers since 2007.
Francavillaâs commitment extends beyond his legal practice, as he is highly involved in the legal community. He is a past president of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the San Diego County Bar Association.
A native of Los Angeles and a resident of San Diego for 35 years, Francavilla cherishes his time with his wife Carla, and their two sons. His personal interests include running, weight training, and actively participating in his childrenâs activities.
Bar Number: 110429
California, 1985
University of San Diego J.D.,
University of San Diego B.B.A.,
“The most meaningful part of my work is to provide individuals who have been wronged, with the ability to stand up to intimidating opponents and attain justice” – Gayle M. Blatt
Heading the firm’s complex litigation practice group, Gayle concentrates her practice on consumer class action, data breach cases, and serious personal injury cases. She joined CaseyGerry as an injury lawyer in San Diego more than 30 years ago and has become well known for representing injured clients in a wide range of high-profile, multi-million-dollar cases.
Gayle worked with CaseyGerry managing partner, David S. Casey, Jr. on several high-profile cases such as the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal litigation which settled for a historic $14.7 billion, and the Wells Fargo Collateral Protection Insurance Class Action Suit.
She has extensive experience in personal injury cases, successful mass torts, and class actions including data security litigation, and has held leadership positions in several data breach Class Actions such as the Sony Gaming Networks, and YAHOO! Data Breach class action litigations, where she was the only California attorney to serve on the committee.
Her recent leadership appointments include lead counsel in In re: Waste Management Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in In re: Netgain Technology, LLC, Consumer Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in DeSue v. 20/20 Eye Care Network, Inc. et al., interim co-lead counsel in In re: Warner Music Group Data Breach Litigation, and more.
Additionally, she was appointed to the five-member PEC overseeing the class action litigation related to the massive Yahoo data breaches and served on a committee in the consolidated data breach class action Adkins v. Facebook.
Gayle has received three Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. She was recognized as one of the Top Plaintiff’s Lawyers in California for 2021, and Top Women Lawyers 2021 by the Daily Journal. She has been named one of San Diego’s Top 25 Female Attorneys and the Top 10 San Diego Lawyers for 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Super Lawyers. She was named one of San Diego’s Best Attorneys of 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Daily Metro. She was named one of San Diego’s most influential women 2018 to 2020 and one of the top 50 Influential Professionals by the San Diego Daily Transcript. She was named one of the Top 500 Influential Business Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal in 2019, one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2019 to 2021, and is listed annually in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
Gayle is highly involved in the community. She is a past president of the San Diego County Bar Association Foundation (2020). She also serves as a Board member of the Tom Homann Law Association Foundation and the Board of Trustees of California Western School of Law. Gayle is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California President’s Club, a member of the Leader’s Forum of the American Association for Justice, a sustaining member of the Lawyers Club of San Diego, a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, where she previously served as President and member of the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center.
Bar Number: 122048
California, 1985
Hofstra University
B.A.,
California Western School of Law
J.D.,
“The most meaningful part of my work is to provide individuals who have been wronged, with the ability to stand up to intimidating opponents and attain justice” – Gayle M. Blatt
Heading the firm’s complex litigation practice group, Gayle concentrates her practice on consumer class action, data breach cases, and serious personal injury cases. She joined CaseyGerry as an injury lawyer in San Diego more than 30 years ago and has become well known for representing injured clients in a wide range of high-profile, multi-million-dollar cases.
Gayle worked with CaseyGerry managing partner, David S. Casey, Jr. on several high-profile cases such as the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal litigation which settled for a historic $14.7 billion, and the Wells Fargo Collateral Protection Insurance Class Action Suit.
She has extensive experience in personal injury cases, successful mass torts, and class actions including data security litigation, and has held leadership positions in several data breach Class Actions such as the Sony Gaming Networks, and YAHOO! Data Breach class action litigations, where she was the only California attorney to serve on the committee.
Her recent leadership appointments include lead counsel in In re: Waste Management Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in In re: Netgain Technology, LLC, Consumer Data Breach Litigation, interim co-lead counsel in DeSue v. 20/20 Eye Care Network, Inc. et al., interim co-lead counsel in In re: Warner Music Group Data Breach Litigation, and more.
Additionally, she was appointed to the five-member PEC overseeing the class action litigation related to the massive Yahoo data breaches and served on a committee in the consolidated data breach class action Adkins v. Facebook.
Gayle has received three Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. She was recognized as one of the Top Plaintiff’s Lawyers in California for 2021, and Top Women Lawyers 2021 by the Daily Journal. She has been named one of San Diego’s Top 25 Female Attorneys and the Top 10 San Diego Lawyers for 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Super Lawyers. She was named one of San Diego’s Best Attorneys of 2019 to 2021 by San Diego Daily Metro. She was named one of San Diego’s most influential women 2018 to 2020 and one of the top 50 Influential Professionals by the San Diego Daily Transcript. She was named one of the Top 500 Influential Business Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal in 2019, one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2019 to 2021, and is listed annually in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
Gayle is highly involved in the community. She is a past president of the San Diego County Bar Association Foundation (2020). She also serves as a Board member of the Tom Homann Law Association Foundation and the Board of Trustees of California Western School of Law. Gayle is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California President’s Club, a member of the Leader’s Forum of the American Association for Justice, a sustaining member of the Lawyers Club of San Diego, a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, where she previously served as President and member of the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center.
Bar Number: 122048
California, 1985
Hofstra University B.A.,
California Western School of Law J.D.,
Jason is a partner at CaseyGerry. He specializes in wrongful death, aviation litigation, complex litigation and serious personal injury. Throughout his career, he has handled hearings, pleadings, depositions, trial, mediations and memoranda for multi-million dollar civil and class actions.
Jason’s dedication to his clients has gained him recognition in the legal community. He was selected as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s Next Top Business Leaders under 40 for 2020, Top 40 Under 40 for 2020 by the Daily Transcript, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019-2021, San Diego Super Lawyers 2018, 2015 SD Metro 40 Under 40 Awards, and 2017 CASD Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award.
He has served the community on the Board of Directors or in leadership positions in the San Diego County Bar Association, Youth Tennis San Diego, Claremont McKenna College – San Diego Alumni Association, and more.
An avid tennis player and drummer, he also enjoys surfing and traveling in his spare time.
Bar Number: 272932
California, 2010
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
J.D.,
Claremont McKenna College
B.A.,
Jason is a partner at CaseyGerry. He specializes in wrongful death, aviation litigation, complex litigation and serious personal injury. Throughout his career, he has handled hearings, pleadings, depositions, trial, mediations and memoranda for multi-million dollar civil and class actions.
Jason’s dedication to his clients has gained him recognition in the legal community. He was selected as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s Next Top Business Leaders under 40 for 2020, Top 40 Under 40 for 2020 by the Daily Transcript, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019-2021, San Diego Super Lawyers 2018, 2015 SD Metro 40 Under 40 Awards, and 2017 CASD Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award.
He has served the community on the Board of Directors or in leadership positions in the San Diego County Bar Association, Youth Tennis San Diego, Claremont McKenna College – San Diego Alumni Association, and more.
An avid tennis player and drummer, he also enjoys surfing and traveling in his spare time.
Bar Number: 272932
California, 2010
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law J.D.,
Claremont McKenna College B.A.,
Frederick Schenk, a Partner, San Diego injury lawyer at CaseyGerry and industry leader in Asbestos litigation, achieved the largest verdict ever in San Diego against an asbestos manufacturer - Owens Corning Fiberglass - obtaining a $2.4 million verdict in punitive damages as well as economic losses.
In addition, he is a specialist in auto collision litigation and co-author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Litigation Handbook.
Over the years, Schenk has received numerous awards and honors for his work including his recognition as an Outstanding Trial Lawyer from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He was recently inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. In 2019, he was selected as one of the top 50 most influential people in business and law by the San Diego Daily Transcript, named as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2006, including San Diego's Trial Lawyer of the Year in the area of mass torts in both the 2014 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America. He has been a Super Lawyer since 2008, a Lawdragon's "500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers" for 2019-2021, and more.
He has remained active in both community and professional groups and is a board member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the President of the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA (2021). He is past president of the San Diego County Fair board, and California Governor Jerry Brown recently re-appointed him to another four-year term on the board, which oversees all activities at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Schenk finds tremendous gratification in his work as a San Diego accident attorney, especially when he provided services to the families of the victims of 9/11 via Trial Lawyers Care, the largest pro bono program in the history of American jurisprudence. "My greatest sense of professional achievement came when I provided pro bono representation for a young man who lost his Muslim wife in the 9/11 attacks," he recalls. "I arbitrated the case in New York and obtained a seven-figure result for him and his late wife's parents."
Raised in Los Angeles by immigrant parents, he speaks fluent Hungarian. In his spare time, he enjoys Padres Baseball and playing racquetball, as well as traveling with his wife Shari and their three children.
Bar Number: 86392
California, 1979
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A.,
University of San Diego School of Law
J.D.,
Diplomate, National College of Advocac
American Association for Justice.,
Frederick Schenk, a Partner, San Diego injury lawyer at CaseyGerry and industry leader in Asbestos litigation, achieved the largest verdict ever in San Diego against an asbestos manufacturer - Owens Corning Fiberglass - obtaining a $2.4 million verdict in punitive damages as well as economic losses.
In addition, he is a specialist in auto collision litigation and co-author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Litigation Handbook.
Over the years, Schenk has received numerous awards and honors for his work including his recognition as an Outstanding Trial Lawyer from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He was recently inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. In 2019, he was selected as one of the top 50 most influential people in business and law by the San Diego Daily Transcript, named as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2006, including San Diego's Trial Lawyer of the Year in the area of mass torts in both the 2014 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America. He has been a Super Lawyer since 2008, a Lawdragon's "500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers" for 2019-2021, and more.
He has remained active in both community and professional groups and is a board member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and the President of the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA (2021). He is past president of the San Diego County Fair board, and California Governor Jerry Brown recently re-appointed him to another four-year term on the board, which oversees all activities at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Schenk finds tremendous gratification in his work as a San Diego accident attorney, especially when he provided services to the families of the victims of 9/11 via Trial Lawyers Care, the largest pro bono program in the history of American jurisprudence. "My greatest sense of professional achievement came when I provided pro bono representation for a young man who lost his Muslim wife in the 9/11 attacks," he recalls. "I arbitrated the case in New York and obtained a seven-figure result for him and his late wife's parents."
Raised in Los Angeles by immigrant parents, he speaks fluent Hungarian. In his spare time, he enjoys Padres Baseball and playing racquetball, as well as traveling with his wife Shari and their three children.
Bar Number: 86392
California, 1979
University of California at Los Angeles B.A.,
University of San Diego School of Law J.D.,
Diplomate, National College of Advocac American Association for Justice.,
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