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Dennis Adrian Dascanio

4.3
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 39 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security

2677 North Main Street, Suite 520, Santa Ana, CA

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 89%

We fight for the rights of our clients getting them the medical care they need and the compensation they deserve. No fee unless we win your case.

39 years | 400 cases

89%
Social Security & Disability 11%

If you have applied for Social Security Disability and been denied, contact us immediately. We will evaluate your case. No fee unless we win.

34 years | 50 cases

11%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

12%-20%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

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2677 North Main Street, Suite 520, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Dennis Adrian Dascanio's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Maybe not the worst, but will do until the worst comes along

Avoid this guy. From my perspective: did nothing more than go through the motions, file necessary paperwork, does minimal work, lets the insurance company run the show, and collects on whatever settlement is reached. Not at all responsive to my requests and thoughts on how to proceed with the cas...e. Every time I wanted to discuss case (which his office made difficult), had to wait so (my best guess) they could review my paperwork and even then showed little to no specific knowledge of the particulars of my case. Communication was terrible, with my frequently learning of developments from the insurance company's attorneys after choices had been made. There's lots of other Workers Comp attorneys and I suspect all of them are better.

Dennis Dascanio

Replied last August 19, 2016

I take personal responsibility that you were not given a timely appointment to speak with me. My office policy is to schedule appointments within one week of the request, and with rare exception, we are able to accomodate. As an attorney who handles Workers' Compensation, my schedule is busy, but I will always accomodate clients, no exception. Work Comp is a busy and complex process and often, clients need to speak to the attorney to answer questions. I hope this was just a misunderstanding. If you are a client, I ask that you immediately schedule an appointment to see me. Sincerely, Dennis Dascanio

Posted by Sue | April 29, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Great representation

I highly recommend this office. Mr. Dascanio and his team are very knowledgeable. I am very satisfied with Mrs. Cobos, her compassion and ability to fight for me every step of the way. She cares about my well being and takes the time to answer all my questions. I am very satisfied with the doctors t...hey chose for me. After dealing with the insurance company and going nowhere I finally got the care I needed. I am about to settle my case and I could not be more pleased with the results. It is very difficult to survive while in workers compensation but great representation made a huge difference in my life. Thank you guys. I am

Posted by Russell | October 30, 2012 | Workers Compensation

There is not a better workers compensation attorney out there!

I have used Mr. Dascanio services in a industrail injury matter, and the result were better then expected. Not just in the settlement, (money) but in getting my life back on track and into the work force. Mr. Dascanio went beyond what other attorneys do and explained in simple terms all aspects of wo...rkers' compensation. He had my best interest in mind, not just how much money was at stake, but how I could get better. And I do belive that becasue of his representation that I was able to get back into the work force much faster and recived my settlement offer and medical care without much time being lost. If I had to do this again, I would not use any other Attorney other then Dennis Dascanio. I recommend Mr. Dascanio to all my friends.

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Dennis Adrian Dascanio's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Bates

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole-heartedly endorse Dennis Dascanio for his expertise in Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability law. He is well respected by his colleagues, the defense and the bench. His client empathy shows through and he gets tremendous results."

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Joseph Richards

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. He has a great wealth of knowledge and treats everyone involved in claims with great respect. He thinks about things in a practical way, and he is NOT GREEDY. That is so important in today's specialized world of insurance claims, and repeat business. Potential clients will look to Mr. Dascanio's staff for answers to everyday questions, and most of his staff are long-term employees, proving he knows how to treat people fairly and with respect. Mr. Dascanio will hold his client's interests to a higher importance."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dennis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Blane

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dascanio is a hard working Workers Compensation Attorney who fights for his clients to the end. His staff and legal team are super organized too. I refer him clients that need a good California Work Comp lawyer because I know he will go the extra mile for them with great results! I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (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

2016

Worker's Comp Division, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Worker's Comp Law, Lead Counsel

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

2013

Worker's Comp Attorney of the Year, The Consumer Business Review

2012

Worker's Comp Attorney of the Year, The Consumer Business Review

2009

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

2004

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

1999

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

1994

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

1989

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

1983

Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1983 - 2016

Attorney, Certified Specialist Workers Compensation

Associations

2000 - Present

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

CA State Bar Association

Member

Education

1986

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Universidad Panamericana

Diploma

1983

California State University Fullerton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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