Sean Patrick Reis

Sean Patrick Reis

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Employment & Labor

8880 Rio San Diego Drive, 8th Floor, San Diego, CA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 75%

Mr. Reis is a catastrophic personal injury lawyer. He represents seriously injured people in lawsuits against insurance companies. He provides hope for seriously injured plaintiffs. From car accidents to spinal injuries, Mr. Reis wants to help those who need help.

29 years

75%
Insurance 20%

Mr. Reis fights insurance companies when they refuse to pay fair value for injuries and damages.

29 years

20%
Employment and Labor 5%

Mr. Reis represents employers occasionally in disputes with employees.

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-50%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Location

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer

8880 Rio San Diego Drive, 8th Floor, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Sean Patrick Reis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tyler | June 10, 2014 | Personal Injury

I wish I could give 6 stars - Mr. Reis is amazing!

Mr. Reis just settled my personal injury case. While I am not allowed to disclose the exact amount, I can tell you that it was much more than I ever thought I would get. Not only does he know the law, but Mr. Reis knows how to deal with insurance companies. I was dreading going through the legal proc...ess because I didn't know what to expect. Mr. Reis was very professional and removed my anxiety by patiently walking me through the process. He was very responsive and always kept me informed. I would definitely recommend him - he is very sharp!

Posted by Mark | July 02, 2013

Child Custody

I have hired Sean two times in the past 4years. He helped me get the results i wanted in both my cases. He kept me well informed through out the process. I have recommended Sean to my family and friends and I will continue to hire Sean in the future if the need arises..

Posted by Rick | June 25, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Attorney Sean Reis came highly recommended to me through a personal friend. I was very impressed with how Mr. Reis took such a strong personal interest in my case, while always remaining very responsive in answering any and all questions I had concerning my case. His court room... demeanor was always very professional and extremly knowledgable, which to me was a testimony on how much time and effort he put into preparing for my case. Hopefully I won't need further legal representation in the future, but if the need arises, I will not hesitate to call the Reis law firm to represent me again!!

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Sean Patrick Reis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Nazarian

Business lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sean Reis is an amazing attorney and really makes sure to fight for his clients rights. He has decades of experience and has helped to mentor me through many cases. His assistance has helped me to achieve great results for my clients. I highly recommend him for any of your legal needs."

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Anthony Capobianco

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked closely with Sean for many years. He is an excellent, detail-oriented and pragmatic trial lawyer and I recommend him unequivocally."

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Peter Gimino

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is an excellent litigator and trial attorney who aggressively pursues the interests of his clients. He conducts his practice with high ethical standards and I know the quality of his work to be top-notch. I highly recommend Sean."

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Douglas Barritt

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Sean Reis. I would trust him to represent me personally should the need ever arise. He is competent, thorough and efficient. He is an excellent choice for anyone needing representation in a personal injury matter."

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Christopher Scheithauer

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is tenacious and a very intelligent lawyer. From my experience he fights and obtains the very best outcome for his clients. I hope to never be on the other side of Sean ever again!"

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Branigan Robertson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sean is an excellent attorney. I would know, I went up against him a few years ago! He's an extremely aggressive lawyer who fights hard and fair for his clients. He is also extremely considerate and compassionate. I highly recommend him!"

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William Burger

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Sean Reis, as he is one of the most capable attorneys I know. He has the experience to work through tough cases and maximize his client's recovery, and he provides his client's with attentive and compassionate service."

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Andrew Jaramillo

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Sean Reis for family law. Sean's experience as a business litigator allows him to recognize and sift through complex legal and financial issues that many other family lawyers just don't see. It is, perhaps, for this reason that many of my attorney colleagues have turned to him to handle their family law matters. Sean is, quite literally, a lawyer's lawyer. This speaks volumes about not only Sean's legal acumen (which is considerable) but also his integrity."

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Peter Gimino

Litigation lawyer

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Anthony Capobianco

Business lawyer

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William Burger

Personal injury lawyer

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Andrew Jaramillo

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1996

Business Editor, Rutgers Law School

N/A

Nathan D. Schildkraut Graduation,

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Managing Partner, Reis Law Firm

1999 - 2004

Associate, Payne & Fears

1997 - 1999

Associate, Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal

1996 - 1997

Associate, McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

OCBA, Real Estate Section

Member

Irvine Chamber of Commerce

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals v. Wilson

Mr. Reis Prevailed on Appeal

Whitehead v. Habig

Mr. Reis Prevailed on Appeal

Lennar Corp. v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co.

Mr. Reis Prevailed on Appeal

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Education

1996

Rutgers Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Internal Events at Private Employer

Human Resources

Languages

English

Activity

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