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Thomas David Penfield

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 90% Personal Injury
    38 years, 5,000 cases
  • 10% Defective / Dangerous Products
    38 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-38%)

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“The Best of the best.”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, 2010-06-04 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I am a San Diego Police Officer who suffered a devastating injury in the performance of my duties. I was referred to Mr. Penfield from another well... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Gordon Ralph Levinson

I worked closely with Tom on a premises liability case. I found Tom to be diligent, organized, focused and professional in all my dealings with him.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gordon Levinson , Carlsbad (CA), About 1 month ago
Frederick Schenk

I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is a very thoughtful and well prepared advocate, who cares deeply for his clients, He is also a leader in both... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Frederick Schenk , San Diego (CA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

37 years since Thomas David Penfield was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1974 11/07/2011
Nebraska Authorized to practice law 1990 08/12/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor of Law at University of San Diego Law School 1999–present
Partner at Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP 1988–present
See all 4 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
California Western School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
United States International University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1971

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Personal Injury Best Lawyers In America 2011
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
See all 8 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors San Diego County Bar Association 2011-present
Member American Association for Justice (Association of Trial Lawyers of America) 1988-present
See all 6 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2008
Member Accomplishment North County Lawyer Magazine 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Opening Statements and Persuasion Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia 2010
Opening Statements Personal Injury Section, North County Bar Association 2010
See all 5 speaking engagements