Deborah Ann Wolfe

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Deborah Ann Wolfe

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation

402 W. Broadway, Ste. 400, San Diego, CA

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Litigation 100%

Professional negligence (Plaintiff) - Legal malpractice, medical malpractice, accounting malpractice Personal Injury Insurance

45 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 43 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1982

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Wolfe Legal Group, PC

402 W. Broadway, Ste. 400, San Diego, CA, 92101

Deborah Ann Wolfe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Peggy | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Posted by Kevin | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Impressive compelling expert witness testimony

Hired Deborah as an expert witness for the defense in a malicious prosecution case. Not a common cause of action, so it was a challenge. Deborah was not judgmental, and went well above and beyond what we could has asked for. Well versed in the law, in particular legal ethics. Very personable. We ...could not have found a better expert. Thank you!

Posted by Andrew | March 2, 2010

President/CEO

Ms. Wolfe took over my case and handled it proffessionally and timely It was a pleasure working with the entire firm.

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Deborah Ann Wolfe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lilys Mccoy

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Wolfe is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. Her commitment to her clients is unparalleled. Her experience in the field of civil litigation and trial work is extensive. She is smart and well-respected by her colleagues. She is knowledgeable and is considered an expert in the litigation of legal malpractice and ethics cases. She is also one of a small number of California lawyers to have received the designation of Specialist in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialization. I would not hesitate to hire Ms. Wolfe myself or to refer a good friend or colleague to her."

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Gregory Cartwright

Litigation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deb's excellent reputation in the legal community is well deserved. She's a top notch litigator and true warrior for her clients."

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Madelyn Chaber

Litigation lawyer

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Gregory Cartwright

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Trial Lawyer of the Year, CASD

2002

Top 10 Legal Malpractice Lawyers in California (Plaintiff), California Lawyer Magazine

2002

Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

2000

Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

1996

California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY), California Lawyer Magazine

1996

Trial Lawyer of the Year, CASD

1995

Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

1987

Outstanding Trial Lawyer, CASD

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Adjunct Professor (Trial lawyering skills), University of San Diego School of Law

2006 - Present

Principal, Wolfe Legal Group, PC

1996 - 2006

Shareholder, Nugent Weinman Abbene Alcock & Wolfe

1991 - 2005

Owner, Wolfe & McDonald

1989 - 1991

Owner, Law Office of Deborah A. Wolfe

1981 - 1989

Associate, Principal, Owner, Various small firms

Associations

2007 - Present

ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates)

1981 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Board member

2008 - 2008

San Diego County Bar Association

Legal Ethics Committee

1996 - 1996

CASD

Past president

Sample of Legal Cases

Kathleen Hall v. Robert Mansueto, DDS

$385,000 verdict for general and special damages

Killman v. Bloomingdale

Verdict of $260,000, $100,000 in punitives

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Education

2006

National Institute of Trial Advocacy(NITA)

N/A

1999

Trial Lawyers College (Gerry Spence)

Graduate

N/A

Univ of San Diego SOL

law

N/A

Texas Christian Univ

undergraduate

Publications

N/A

San Diego County Bar Association publication Legal ethics articles

N/A

San Diego County Bar Association publication Legal ethics articles
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