Don Alan Ernst

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Don Alan Ernst

also known as Don A. Ernst

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Animal and dog bites Lawyer at San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Spinal Cord Injury, Slip and Fall Accident ... +15 more

1020 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

About Don

Biography

Born in San Luis Obispo County, graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics 1971, and the University of San Diego School of Law in 1975. Admitted to the California Bar in 1975. Began ...

Practice Areas

18

Practice Areas

Other 15%

15%
Admiralty and Maritime 5%

5%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

5%
Animal Law 5%

5%
Aviation 5%

5%
Car Accident 5%

5%
Class Action 5%

14 years

5%
Construction and Development 5%

5%
Consumer Protection 5%

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

5%
Insurance 5%

14 years

5%
Life Insurance 5%

5%
Litigation 5%

14 years

5%
Motorcycle Accident 5%

5%
Personal Injury 5%

14 years

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ernst Don A Attorney At Law

1020 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

ernstlawgroup.com

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Don Alan Ernst's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My Strongest, Highest Recommendation!

I am so grateful that Mr Ernst agreed to take my case. I could not be more satisfied with the outcome, and I have nothing but positive things to say about him and everyone from Ernst Law Group. They know what they're doing, and it made me feel very comfortable to know my case was in such experience...d and competent hands. It was a pleasure to work with them and I could not be happier with the result they got for me. The entire experience exceeded my expectations in every way! Very, very positive and I wish I could give Don Ernst and his team more than 5 stars.

Posted by Michael | July 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Mr

Mr. Ernst was completely focused on providing the best outcome for me and my family. Mr. Ernst and his staff provided the highest level of service possible. He and his staff handled the insurance company, legal issues, doctors, bills....everything. I can't say enough how happy and thankful I am with ...my representation.

Posted by Nicholas | June 21, 2012

Great guys

Theese guys are the best slo has to offer, I havent had a lot of experiance with lawyers,but if I need a lawer again ..hands down their the best and will help you with your case.

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Katherine Schwinghammer

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

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"I highly recommend Don Ernst for personal injury, or any type of case his firm accepts. He's the most personable, skilled, professional, knowledgeable and experienced trial attorney I've met. It's no surprise that he's so remarkably successful."

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Mark Caruso

Litigation lawyer | Jan 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly rated and knowledgeable. Great responses on questions."

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Thomas Young

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

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"Well, if I were ever to quarrel with Avvo's ranking system, it would be now. Don at 8.8? Come on Avvo, the guy's a 10 and more. Don is a rare talent and a guy who not only is highly skilled in the classroom, but someone you want to hang out with and have a beer. I can't speak highly enough of him. Maybe if Don completed his Avvo profile they'd give him a 10?"

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Deirdre Barkley Frank

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel O'Neill

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've long admired the work of Mr. Ernst. Don works extremely hard for his clients and does his best to ensure a positive result. As a personal injury attorney in this county, Don is one of the best and I would certainly recommend him to others."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Senior Partner, Ernst Law Group A Law Corporation

1980 - 2012

Founding Partner, Ernst and Mattison

Associations

1989 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Directors

1980 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1978 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association (CA)

Founder

Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association (CA)

Director

Health Care Court Committee

Member

1991 - 1992

Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association (CA)

First President

Education

1975

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Stanford University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2010

CAOC Annual Convention

CAOC President's Speech

Publications

N/A

Forum Tort and Insurance Litigation

N/A

California Bar Journal Tort and Insurance Litigation

Languages

English

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