Sean Michael Foldenauer

Sean Michael Foldenauer

also known as Sean Foldenauer, Sean M. Foldenauer

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes ... +8 more

1660 Hotel Cir N Suite 302, San Diego, CA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-395 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Foldenauer Law Group, APLC

1660 Hotel Cir N Suite 302, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Sean Michael Foldenauer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Carolina | November 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Gem

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 ...possible results for his clients. Mr Foldenauer has a deep understanding of the law, offering insightful guidance and a strategic approach to his clients. His communication is impeccable, always keeping clients informed and promptly responding to client’s questions. What truly stands out is his dedication to his clients. Mr. Foldenauer goes the extra mile to research, prepare, and advocate on behalf of his clients. Thanks to his expertise and relentless pursuit of justice, most cases end in resounding success. I wholeheartedly recommend Sean Foldenauer to anyone seeking legal representation. His commitment to excellence is unparalleled.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Results

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Legal Representation and Genuine Care

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...usted friend, I can now testify to their exceptional skills and dedication. They truly lived up to the high standards that were promised, and they certainly did not disappoint. From the moment I reached out to them, the level of communication and transparency was unparalleled. Sean and his team were not just efficient; they were considerate, treating me not as a mere case number, but as a person going through a difficult time. They were incredibly knowledgeable and adept at navigating the complexities of my case, ensuring that I was informed and comfortable with every step in the process. One of the most comforting aspects of their service was their responsiveness. They were always willing to take my calls, answer my messages, and provide updates on the progress of my case. Their prompt actions and consistent follow-ups allowed for the smooth progression and quick resolution of my case. Sean and his team went above and beyond in their efforts to secure a favorable settlement for me. Their hard work, negotiation skills, and strategic approach resulted in a settlement that exceeded my expectations. They also handled my medical lien negotiations, a testament to their comprehensive service. It is rare to find a law firm that combines such a high level of expertise with such a palpable sense of empathy. The Foldenauer Law Group's commitment to their clients' welfare is truly commendable, and their work ethic is nothing short of inspirational. I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend the Foldenauer Law Group to anyone in need of reliable and top-notch legal representation. The integrity, hard work, and dedication they exhibit are truly remarkable. I am pleased to award them a well-deserved 5-star rating. Their service not only eased the burden of a challenging situation but also reaffirmed my faith in the power of thorough, compassionate legal representation.

Posted by Janelle | June 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I got an amazing settlement for my rear-end accident

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...oup for your legal needs.

Posted by Jazmin | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Looking for a Top Attorney in San Diego?

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.... I recommend Foldenauer Law Group to everyone when they ask me who to go to in San Diego.

Sean Foldenauer

Replied last May 23, 2023

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

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Sean Michael Foldenauer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Martinez

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Jeremy Evans

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kathleen Tooma

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Niki Tran

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tyler Campbell

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Malosack Berjis

Litigation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Wenzhao Wang

Litigation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Steven Wilhelm

Litigation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Christopher Sohovich

Litigation lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Speredelozzi

Litigation lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Hoisington

Litigation lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Frank Chen

Litigation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Ajay Kwatra

Business lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This is the guy you want on your side at trial! I endorse Mr. Foldenauer."

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Michael Doland

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jennifer Walters

Unknown lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Brian Findley

Litigation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Sean Gaffney

Litigation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Jennifer Martinez

Personal injury lawyer

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Vikram Monder

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Evans

Entertainment lawyer

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Tyler Campbell

Personal injury lawyer

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Janice Mulligan

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Niki Tran

Criminal defense lawyer

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Katherine Lacher

Litigation lawyer

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Kathleen Tooma

Litigation lawyer

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James Dunn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Fremont

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Constantine Buzunis

Litigation lawyer

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Malosack Berjis

Litigation lawyer

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Wenzhao Wang

Business lawyer

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Steven Wilhelm

Business lawyer

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G. Cole Casey

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Speredelozzi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Sohovich

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ajay Kwatra

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Frank Chen

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Doland

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal Attorney -- Litigation & Trial Counsel, Foldenauer Law Group, APLC

1997 - 2007

Partner, Frantz, Townsend & Foldenauer LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court

Barrister

2008 - Present

American Business Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California Litigation Section

Member

1997 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Member

1997 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

1997 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Attorney Member

1997 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

2008 - 2009

San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial Advocacy

Member

1997 - 2007

Consumer Attorney Association of San Diego

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cheng v. On the Border Restaurant (San Diego Superior Court - 2016)

$1.5 Million Plaintiff's verdict

Dev-Land v. American Paramount (San Diego Superior Court - 2014)

$1.250,000 in cash settlements PLUS $9.949,000 Court Judgment.

Bank v. San Diego Nightclub Owners (San Diego Superior Court - 2012)

Defense Verdictfor Client - No Liability

Smith v. Cornell, et al. (San Diego Superior Court - 2012)

Favorable 12 - 0 Jury Verdict for Client

Stuart v. Regiers (San Diego Superior Court - 2011))

$4.5 Million Judgment for Client

Decker v. Schultz, et al. (San Diego Superior Court -- 2010)

Mid Six-Figure Judgment for Client After Trial

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Education

1996

Thomas Jefferson SOL

law

1993

California St Univ Northridge

undergraduate

1988

Grove School of Music

Speaking Engagements

2002

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

California Civil Litigation Practice

2001

California Western School of Law

California Civil Litigation Practice

2000

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

California Civil Litigation Practice

2000

San Diego County Bar Association

Music Business for Attorneys

1999

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

California Civil Litigation Practice

Publications

1994

San Diego Justice Journal - Law Review Criminalizing Free Speech

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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