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Sean M. Foldenauer is a highly-regarded civil litigation and trial attorney. He is the founding attorney of Foldenauer Law Group, APLC, located in San Diego, California. The firm's practice is devoted 100% to litigation and resolution of business disputes, personal injury and wrongful/accidental death cases. For over 17 years, Mr. Foldenauer has successfully represented accident victims and small to medium sized business owners in state and federal court.
On June 30, 2014, the San Diego Business Journal named Mr. Foldenauer to its inaugural "Best of the Bar 2014" list. The list recognizes top San Diego attorneys in private practice as selected by their peers. Mr. Foldenauer was chosen as one of “the most outstanding in San Diego” among more than 650 attorneys who received votes. He is featured in a special supplement issue.
Mr. Foldenauer is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, the Association of Business Trial Attorneys, and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. He has been licensed to practice law since 1997 and has been a frequent invited guest speaker on the practice of civil litigation at Thomas Jefferson and California Western schools of law.
Mr. Foldenauer received his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, at Northridge (cum laude, 1993) and Law Degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, (cum laude, 1996), where he was Lead Articles Editor of the San Diego Justice Journal (Law Review) and recipient of many academic awards.
On a personal note, Mr. Foldenauer is an accomplished musician and graduate of the Grove School of Music, in Los Angeles. He and his wife keep busy raising three young children.
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Posted by Carolina | November 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I had the privilege of working with Mr. Sean Foldenauer as a Paralegal on numerous complex legal matters. From the moment I started working with Mr. Foldenauer, it was evident that I was working for an attorney who was not only highly ethical and skilled but genuinely committed to achieving the best ...
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Results, Sean had our full amount recovered from a major US Company in less than 2 weeks. Very Pleased!
Posted by Frank | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I'm writing this testimonial in recognition of the remarkable service provided to me by the Foldenauer Law Group. After a challenging car accident, which resulted in a significant whiplash injury, they represented me with the utmost professionalism and diligence. Having been referred to them by a tr...
Posted by Janelle | June 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
When I got into my car accident I called a lawyer I know who referred me to Sean Foldenauer. While recovering from my rear-end auto accident Sean got me all the therapy I needed for my injury and he was able to get me a great settlement with the insurance company. I highly recommend Foldenauer Law Gr...
Posted by Jazmin | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Foldenauer Law Group provides exceptional support during difficult times including when rear-ended, in a contract dispute, or while looking for an attorney to help you with your issue. It's wonderful to know that they demonstrate empathy, compassion, and professionalism throughout the legal process....
Dear Jazmin: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and thoughtful review of our law firm. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our firm. We are committed to providing exceptional support to our clients during challenging times. Whether it's dealing with the aftermath of a rear-end collision, navigating a contract dispute, or seeking legal counsel for any other issue, we understand the importance of empathy, compassion, and professionalism in guiding our clients through the legal process. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we are honored that you trust us enough to refer us to others in need of legal assistance in San Diego. We strive to provide personalized attention and dedicated representation to each and every client, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that our efforts have resonated with you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you or anyone you know ever needs legal assistance in the future. We are here to help and would be more than happy to provide our services again. Once again, thank you for choosing Foldenauer Law Group and for sharing your positive experience with others. We greatly appreciate your support. Take care, Sean M. Foldenauer
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is a strong advocate for his clients and I would be happy to refer any clients looking for a personal injury lawyer his way."
"Sean is a trusted friend and colleague. He is well respected in the San Diego and Los Angeles legal communities. Sean is known as a trial lawyer and is well accomplished in and outside of the courtroom. I highly recommend Sean for your legal disputes. His experiences in legally and non-legally related businesses provide for great advice and perspective. Sean's staff and associate attorneys are well trained and rising stars. I would not hesitate to hire the Foldenauer Firm today."
"I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"To put it frankly, Sean gets the job done. Sean and I worked together on a matter and he was informative, supportive, and a huge asset. I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Sean Foldenauer at a community function a while back. Immediately after meeting Sean I was amazed by his knowledge and experience. As we discussed one of his recent personal injury case, his passion and devotion for his clients was apparent, and so was his level of expertise. Sean is a stellar when it comes to civil litigation! Not only is he professional, but he is honest and up front with all of his advice. I would not hesitate to recommend his law office to any one in need of his services. I fully endorse Sean and the Foldenauer Law Group."
"Mr. Foldenauer is a highly experienced litigator and trial attorney. His presence in the courtroom is commanding. His approach is sometimes unconventional, but always effective. He is an aggressive advocate for each of his clients’ individualized needs and goes the extra mile to ensure they are well informed and their concerns adequately addressed. His approachable and subtlety persuasive demeanor ensures that his clients feel comfortable and his adversaries remain cautious. Mr. Foldenauer’s dedication to his clients’ needs is reflected in the favorable outcomes he is consistently able to obtain for them. He is an efficient problem solver and strategist. He thinks outside the box when other attorneys would see no viable case or claim. His working knowledge and understanding of the law both in theory, and in practice is impeccable. Mr. Foldenauer, is equipped with the skills and experience necessary to provide each and every one of his clients with the results they deserve."
"Mr. Foldenauer is a well-respected attorney in the legal community, who consistently provides accurate and helpful responses to Avvo questions. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working directly with Mr. Sean Foldenauer in a highly-contested business litigation case filed in United States District Court. Mr. Foldenauer is the co-lead trial attorney on the case and has shown himself to be an excellent strategist and problem solver. He is sharp and articulate. He can explain very complex legal issues in plain language to make the client fully understand. His approach for taking time to explain to the client the status of the case and the law and provide advice on the best path forward is of tremendous value to clients. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean and his firm are on the top of my referral list if I or any of my associates encounter any type of a conflict. Many times, because we are involved in transactional work as well as litigation, a matter where we have negotiated the agreements etc. will have a dispute arising therefrom. Having also partnered with Sean, I know he has the 'bull dog tenacity' that it takes to prevail in all different forms of litigation. I have brought him into the fold on several multimillion dollar disputes either as a co-partner on the case and or as a conflict referral because we were counsel for one side or the other in the underlying transaction. Further, while there are other attorneys in San Diego who no doubt have many of these same characteristics I know that I can trust Sean to not bury my referral in extraordinary fees and costsd, and this is something that many attorneys simply don't keep under control. He has my highest recommendation. Steve W"
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is a tireless advocate for his clients. He and his firm do things the right way to maximize results and keep the costs down. There is not a more effective or talented firm in all of San Diego. They know their stuff and they get the job done. The Foldenauer Law Firm is where I refer anyone in need of the best."
"I highly recommend Mr. Foldenauer for any litigation issues. He has been a highly respected and authoritative attorney for many years. His experience in complex litigation is invaluable for his clients. He is also one of the best DUI attorneys in San Diego. He is a member of the National College of DUI defense and has helped countless clients successfully defend their DUI Cases. I highly recommend this lawyer for ANY type of litigation case."
"I recommend this lawyer without hesitation. Mr. Foldenauer is not only smart, but also highly experienced and knowledgeable with respect to litigation practice and strategy. He has proven himself to be an exceptional lawyer and an asset to the legal community."
"Sean Foldenauer demonstrates tremendous knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters. His responses on Avvo are thoughtful, articulate, and accurate. I have tremendous respect for his sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"I have reviewed several answers of Mr. Foldenauer and they are consistently accurate and calculated to be understood by Avvo askers. He shows concern for the individual needs of the asker. These are exactly the attributes that any prospective client would look for in an attorney, and any San Diego client would be fortunate to obtain the beneift of his services."
"Sean is an excellent attorney and I would recommend him without reservation. He is professional, gracious, articulate, and a fantastic trial attorney. Sean is well respected, approachable, and an excellent advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean takes the time to understand his clients and their goals, and has the skills to acheive them. He is a respected litigator in the community, and a trusted friend and mentor to me."
"Sean Foldenauer is an excellent trial attorney whose expertise with complex business disputes and tort claims yields extraordinary results. For those matters incapable of settlement and involving "bet the company" levels of exposure, Foldenauer has the wisdom and courtroom skills to be trusted to present the best possible case for his clients."
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2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Best Lawyers, San Diego Business Journal
2014
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2012
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2011
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2011
Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
Top Lawyers, San Diego Daily Transcript
2010
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2009
Trial Program Graduate, San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial Advocacy
2009
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2008
Evidence Program Graduate, San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial Advocacy
2008
Top Lawyers, San Diego Daily Transcript
2008
Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
1995
San Diego Justice Journal, Law Review - Lead Articles Editor
1995
San Diego Justice Journal, Law Review - Published Author
1994
Torts - Top of Class, American Jurisprudence Award
1994
Torts - Top of Class, Corpus Juris Secundum
2007 - Present
Principal Attorney -- Litigation & Trial Counsel, Foldenauer Law Group, APLC
1997 - 2007
Partner, Frantz, Townsend & Foldenauer LLP
2013 - Present
Louis M. Welsh American Inn of CourtBarrister
2008 - Present
American Business Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Association of Business Trial LawyersAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of California Litigation SectionMember
1997 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaMember
1997 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1997 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoAttorney Member
1997 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2008 - 2009
San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial AdvocacyMember
1997 - 2007
Consumer Attorney Association of San DiegoMember
$1.5 Million Plaintiff's verdict
$1.250,000 in cash settlements PLUS $9.949,000 Court Judgment.
Defense Verdictfor Client - No Liability
Favorable 12 - 0 Jury Verdict for Client
$4.5 Million Judgment for Client
Mid Six-Figure Judgment for Client After Trial
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Music Business for Attorneys
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