Frank R Sariol

Frank R Sariol

also known as Sariol Legal

4.8
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 36 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Immigration ... +2 more

1820 East First Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 40%

If you are an employee who has been injured or disabled on the job, you may require the services of a workers' compensation lawyer. Usually administered at the state level, workers' compensation can include weekly wage payments, money for financial losses due to the injury, paid medical expenses, and money for pain and suffering. If an employee is killed on the job, then his family can receive the workers' compensation. Workers' compensation lawyers interpret workers' compensation laws and can h

37 years | 6,235 cases

40%
Car Accident 20%

If you are involved in a car accident, you may benefit from the services of a car accident lawyer, one who knows the dynamics of car crashes and can identify and weigh all the possible factors which may have played a part. For example, you are driving in the rain on an improperly graded road and an approaching car has a blow-out. It suddenly veers out of control and skids into you at 45 mph. Was it the rain, the poorly built road, the other driver (found with beer cans in the car), or the mechan

37 years | 5,500 cases

20%
Immigration 20%

My law firm in Florida assists individuals with investor visas. If you are looking to invest in the United States, please contact us to see how we can help you.

37 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 19%

We can help you manage personal or business debts if you are unable to pay. Bankruptcy laws will allow you to get a “fresh start” by relieving most debts; or repay the money owed to all creditors as fairly as possible. Free Consult.

37 years | 675 cases

19%
Estate Planning 1%

Helping my business and high net worth clients to protect their assets. Also developing an estate plan that would minimize estate taxes, maximize clients’ wishes and avoid the very expensive legal proceedings of probate. Also providing "Asset Protection" and Financial Planning advice in a macro-prepared plan for each client, utilizing state of the art "Lifetime Economic Acceleration Process" methods.

37 years | 320 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 600-650 per hour

Contingency

15%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Sariol Legal

1820 East First Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

Sariol Legal - Northern California

533 Airport Boulevard, Suite 400, Burlingame, CA, 94010

Sariol Legal - South Florida - Immigration Only

8200 NW 41st Street, Suite 315, Doral, FL, 33166

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Frank R Sariol's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct

Posted by Sean Hill | June 07, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Utterly disappointed

Filed for Bankruptcy with this attorney and was mislead and misinformed throughout the process. In my opinion I was misrepresented and once I expressed my displeasure with the service provided it became near impossible to get any response. I have yet to receive what I consider a proper resolution. Ve...ry very disappointing.

Frank Sariol

Replied last October 30, 2012

Since the last post, I contacted Mr. Hill and refunded him my fees in full. While I cannot guarantee results, I stand behind my quest for full client satisfaction.

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Frank R Sariol's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Borthwick

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is highly respected in the community and is a consummate professional."

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Steven Zwick

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr.Sariol for over 25 years. He is very trust worthy and I would refer anyone that needed an attorney to him."

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John O'Brien

Car accident lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Abel Lopez

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Kaufman

Immigration lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Sariol is well known in the community for his quality legal work and taking care of his clients."

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Daniel Hunt

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is a very intelligent and experienced lawyer. He is personable and easy to get along with. In my experience with Frank, he has been an excellent listener who will sit with you until he has a full understanding of your situation. He is not quick to come to conclusions or make judgments and takes his time in order to come up with the most accurate and helpful decisions about your cases and/or other issues for which you have consulted him. Frank always puts the client first and stays well on top of his cases. I have never had a complaint and/or heard of any complaints regarding Frank's lack of prompt response to questions or returning of phone calls."

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James Abeltin

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Frank Sariol is an ethical and experienced attorney in the fields of personal injury and workers compensation."

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Guillermo Machado

Car accident lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Wright

Business lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've read many of Frank's answers on AVVO and he is knowledgeable, thoughtful and concise with his responses. He is a quality member of the legal community and I endorse Frank without hesitation."

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Alfred Fahlen

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is known in the community for assisting clients with Workers Compensation, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury legal problems and provides personal solid legal representation."

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Keith More

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a great attorney and an asset to the local community. I have enjoyed working with him, I recommend him to one and all."

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Bruce Boice

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sariol has been practicing law for over 22 years in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, and bankruptcy. Mr, Sariol is uniquely qualified as an attorney because he holds a degree in Engineering from UCLA which demonstrates his ability to resolve complex legal issues unlike other lawyers without an Engineering degree. Additionally, Mr. Sariol has a reputation in the legal community for being devoted to his clients."

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Jeffrey Stearman

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had many occassions to refer some potential personal injury clients to Frank Sariol and he did an excellent job for all of them. They were very satisified with the results he achieved for them. Each called me to personally thank me for the referral. You can trust Frank Sariol with your case!"

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Juan Blanco

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked under this attorney for 15 years before becoming an attorney. I learned so many things during that time period. The experience and guidance I gained from working for Frank has carried over for many years. I would not hesitate to recommend a client or another practitioner to him."

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Ricardo Perez

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer because while working for him prior to opening my own firm I witnessed first-hand his commitment to his clients, his thoroughness in preparing cases for trial, and the aggressive but respectful manner that he defended injured workers. Because of this, he is very well respected in the practice of Workers Compensation cases. He is genuinely devoted to his clients and demands this same practice of his employees so that clients calls are returned and they are also kept informed of significant developments in their cases. I also know this first hand because I've also personally hired his firm for Estate Planning and business organization."

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Jose Garay

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred Mr. Sariol hundreds of clients over the years. I have never received a complaint and many called me to personally thank me for referring them to such an excellent attorney who obtained great results and communciated regularly. Most said they felt they were being represented by a family member."

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Nicholas Grossman

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2023

updated on 11/07/2023

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1999

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Frank’s comment:

“I became ill and did not recuperate for months. I struggled to keep the practice running at the best of my capacity but was unable to do so. Since 1999 I have worked extremely hard to keep my practice in top shape, and to provide excellent legal services to my clients. My clients, and the results I achieve for them, are the most important thing in my professional life. I have not had any other problems since 1999 and work VERY HARD to make sure I do not. I currently have an A+ BBB rating.”

Honors

2008

Certificate of Competency & Appreciation, Planas & Perez, LLP

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney at Law - President, Frank R. Sariol, Professional Corporation

2002 - 2007

Attorney at Law - Partner, Sariol Legal Center, LLP

1997 - 2002

Attorney at Law, Injury & Consumer Law Center

1991 - 1997

Attorney at Law, Frank R.Sariol & Associates

1989 - 1991

Attorney at Law, Planas & Sariol

Associations

2013 - Present

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

Member

2010 - Present

Federal District Court - Northern District

Member

2010 - Present

Federal District Court - Eastern District

Member

2009 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member - A+ Rating

2007 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

California Department of Real Estate

Broker

1993 - Present

Swallow's Foundation

Founding Member

1990 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Officer

1990 - Present

Orange County Cuban American Bar Association

Founding President

1989 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Federal District Court - Central Division

Member

1994 - 1996

California Paso Fino Horse Association

President

1994 - 1996

Paso Fino Horse Association

Director

1992 - 2009

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Carlos C. v. Yecta

Settled in Mandatory Settlement Conference

In Re Matter of Frank XXXXX

Clients were able to retain home

Luis C. v. Construction Company

Settled for $3,180,000.00

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Education

1988

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Univ of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Venzuela TV

Political Asylum - Perils and Benefits

2004

Special Presentatin

Living Trust vs. Wills in California

2003

Monthly meeting

Asset Protection Alternatives in California

1989

Town Hall Meeting

Benefits of Amnesty & How to Apply

Publications

2010

Orange County Register In Filing Bankruptcy, Plan Ahead, Strategize, and Know Your Lawyer

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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