Manuel Jaime Rodriguez Jr

Manuel Jaime Rodriguez Jr

3.4
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 35 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Oceanside, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

2420 Vista Way, Ste 110, Oceanside, CA

About Manuel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Workers Compensation 100%

Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California

34 years | 3,800 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

15%-20%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Law Offices of Manuel Jaime Rodriguez Jr

2420 Vista Way, Ste 110, Oceanside, CA, 92054-6190

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Manuel Jaime Rodriguez Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by danae | September 22, 2025

Dishonest

Manuel is one of the most dishonest lawyers I've ever met. He disappeared after he got our money and it was an awful experience

Manuel Rodriguez

Replied last October 08, 2025

This is a fake review. We do not get the client's money because we only accept Workers' Compensation matters. In such cases, the recovery is paid pursuant to court order directly to the injured worker after the resolution is ordered by Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Choose another attorney.

Mr. Rodriguez and his staff go out of their way to ignore your requests for information on the status of your case. He and his staff are rude and unprofessional. Will not return phone calls or emails. After three years of prolonged negotiation with insurance companies, not of which I was kept in...formed of, my case settled. He still has not filed satisfaction of judgment with the court which continues to give me problems these years later. Never hired Mr. Rodriguez. Was forwarded to him when my original workers comp attorney had to close his practice after receiving a judgeship.

Manuel Rodriguez

Replied last June 16, 2015

This is one of over 70 cases that were referred to me by a local attorney who is now a W/C judge. W/C does not provide for the filing of a Satisfaction of Judgement. I have represented over 3,000 injured workers in the past 23 years. The grand majority of my referrals come from previous clients because they have been satisfied by my work. For that reason, I have the luxury of no having to spend money advertising. Unfortunately, you can't please everyone.

Posted by Marie | June 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

This is the worst ever!!!

he does not keep me informed Does try and end this case Really doesn't care about hoe stressed I am Doesn't care about my financial situation at all I have no money The case is taking way to long He does not understand how this is affecting me or care about it... I keep telling him I just w...ant it over with..

Manuel Rodriguez

Replied last June 16, 2015

W/C is a very complicated and technically intense practice. Many of the issues are difficult for attorneys and judges to understand. It is even more difficult for our clients. As a consequence, clients at times feel uninformed. The fact is that some cases require a lot of work-up to secure an appropriate recovery for the injured worker. The more work-up that is required, the longer the case can take to resolve. W/C attorneys do not get a fee on the resolution of a case until the case is resolved. For this reason, I want to resolve all my cases as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there are cases that require more work-up and time. Those cases costs me more in office and staff expenses. However, I take the time to do the extra work, and incur the additional expenses, whenever such is required to get my client an appropriate recovery.

Posted by Angie | September 04, 2013

poor secretary service that reflects on Mr Rodriquez

Spoke to Rocio she was short and seems she has no clue as to what she's talking about. She doesn't know how to answer questions. I have known Manuel for years back when he had a reliable and actually new what she was doing secretaty / do it all ....... she responded and was always polite. I left Man...uel a message knowing he could not take my case I still let Rocio know I trust Manuel's opinion and I needed legal advice from someone I could trust. She said she would not give him the message because he had already said he would not take my case. I tried to make her understand that I have known Manuel for years but she didn't even care to hear me out. Even though I hace sent many peiple to him including my daughter to date. I will not be calling him back I blame him for horrible service for hiring unreliable lazy help.

Manuel Rodriguez

Replied last September 04, 2013

Rosio communicated your message to me in great detail, as she does every time someone calls seeking a consultation with me. In your specific case, I simply did not give her permission to schedule an appointment for you. I do not accept every case that is presented to me. I appreciate that you have told your daughter, and other injured workers, about me and the help I can provide to them. I always ask my clients to tell their family and friends about me if they are injured at work and need an attorney. The grand majority of my cases come from referrals from my past clients. However, as in your case, there will be times when I cannot accept a case and I must refer the caller to another attorney. I am sorry that your experience with Rosio was not to your liking. Rosio is a very well educated and highly trained paralegal, with a big heart and eager to help whenever we get a call asking for a consultation. She follows my instructions very carefully. She knows that she is not allowed to give legal advice, and as such, she cannot answer questions that should be properly asked of the attorney you ultimately retain in your particular case. It is not that she does not have a clue, it is that she knows better. I am sorry that your experience prompted you to post this negative comment about us. I hope that this comment clears up any misunderstanding. Good luck with your case.

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Manuel Jaime Rodriguez Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Rutyna

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney stays current on the constantly evolving and chaotic world of California workers' compensation litigation. For any case in San Diego County, and environs, I would not hesitate to refer the claim to Mr. Rodriguez."

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Gerald Batchelder

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rodriguez has earned a reputation as a skilled, knowledgeable attorney, and an expert in getting results for injured workers in California workers' compensation cases. He regularly contributes insightful and valuable answers to questions from injured workers on Avvo. I have no hesitation in endorsing Mr. Rodriguez."

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Gregory Choate

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an aggressive but fair attorney who fights for his clients."

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Ryan Harris

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Manuel Rodriguez is a highly professional attorney who is always focused on getting the best result for his clients. We frequently refer cases to his office for clients requesting assistance with Worker Compensation matters as Manuel is a true expert in the field. He is extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. Manuel is a fantastic attorney and I endorse his work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Certified Specialist, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Manuel J. Rodriguez, Jr., Attorney at Law

1991 - 1992

Associate Attorney, Mercer & Zinder

1990 - 1990

Associate Attorney, Hildebrandt & Ponticello

Associations

1990 - Present

California State Bar

Member

2017 - 2018

North County Bar Association

Chair

2016 - 2017

North County Bar Association

Co-Chair

2006 - 2012

North County Bar Association, Workers' Comp Section

Chair

1995 - 2018

North County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hundreds

Help when help seemed lost.

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Education

1989

Western State Univ

Law

1984

California St Univ Long Beach

B.S.M.E. Undergraduate

Languages

Spanish

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