John Norman Frye

John Norman Frye

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 56 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Mateo, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Insurance ... +2 more

411 Borel Ave #500, San Mateo, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 56 years

State: California

Acquired: 1970

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

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Law Offices of John Norman Frye

411 Borel Ave #500, San Mateo, CA, 94402-3520

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Posted by Jerry | June 19, 2014 | Life Insurance

knowledgeable, no-nonsense, got results

I called Mr Frye after my wife had passed away and Prudential was denying accidental benefits. John listened to my case over the phone, after aggreeing to represent me, handled everything from there. It took a couple months, however in the end, Prudential reversed there decision. John and his staff k...ept me informed with the process along the way, handled everything from the day he took over, with the exception of a couple things I handeled locally, which was given to me as an option and helped to lower my costs and expedite things. I have already recommended Mr Frye to a friend for help with a similiar case and would without reserve recommend him to anybody. He came highly recommended as an expert in these type cases, and I believe he demonstrated this personally.

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E Malchow

Litigation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with John Frye in various capacities for more than 20 years. His litigation skills are superior; his ethics are impeccable; and, most important, he cares about his clients and their case results. I would trust him with any legal matter and am proud of my professional association with him. Mr. Frye is a topnotch trial lawyer and a client could not do better than to retain him."

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Ilya Frangos

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"John has been my supervising attorney for the majority of my career practicing civil litigation. His attention to detail and work ethic is the example that I strive to meet as an attorney. I have been fortunate to witness firsthand John’s determination to ensure the fair treatment of his clients and the knowledge and experience that he brings in personal injury and insurance litigation. John has handled complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, as well as intricate and complicated bad faith insurance and malpractice cases, with remarkable results. The training that I have received through John’s tutelage is invaluable and I am very fortunate to work with him. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Steinitz

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Frye is extremely knowledgeable, competent and innovative. He manages a legal team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients and works diligently on their cases."

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Chantel Fitting

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Frye is my business partner at Galine, Frye & Fitting. He is a passionate advocate who genuinely cares for his clients and diligently works hard to maximize their compensation in a timely manner. John previously worked both as a public defender and a deputy DA in Santa Cruz County. His criminal law background is invaluable when representing our clients who have been injured by drunk drivers. John also posseses unique insight into how insurance companies value cases after having worked as one of their top litigators for over 20 years. Once an ally of insurance companies, he is now a fierce opponent. John has spent the last ten years keeping insurance companies honest, forcing their hand to pay out compensation on legitimate claims. Currently, he focuses his practice of law in the areas of personal injury and insurance litigation. He is my business partner, mentor, and friend. I absolutely endorse him as one of the most skilled and honest attorneys that I know."

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Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyers, Northern California Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Highest Rating for Professional Competence and Ethics, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Galine, Frye & Fitting

1996 - 2010

Managing Partner, Law Offices of John Frye

1991 - 1996

Partner, Frye & Alberts

1989 - 1991

Principal, Karblum, Ferry & Frye

1985 - 1989

Partner, Leboeuf Lamb Leiby & Macrae, LLP

1977 - 1985

Legal Counsel, PG&E

1974 - 1977

Public Defender, Santa Cruz Public Defender's Office

1970 - 1974

Deputy District Attorney, Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office

Associations

2000 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2000 - Present

San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

1996 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1970 - Present

California Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tony A. v. Scott O.

$4.55 Million Dollar Settlement

Carol L. v. Homeowner's Insurance

$1.2 Million Dollar Settlement

Michael M. v. Accounting Firm

$11 Million Dollar Settlement

Paulson v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 867 F. Supp. 911 (1994)

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Education

1969

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

University of California - Davis

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

1990

Bad Faith Insurance Seminar

Bad Faith Insurance Litigation

1990

Bad Faith Insurance Seminar

Bad Faith Insurance Litigation

1989

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

Corporate Director and Officer Liability Insurance

Publications

2014

Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Forum Magazine Primary Assumption of the Risk: A bar that can be climbed (or swum) over

2007

Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Forum Magazine Holding Onto Securities: Affirmative Action Not Required for Reliance

Languages

English

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