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5.0 /5.0
6 Client Reviews
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David Lee Fiol
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Biography
David L. Fiol graduated from the Harvard Law School (Cambridge, MA) with his JD in 1988, after receiving his BA in Government from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) in 1984. He has received the hightest possible peer rating (AV - 5.0 out of 5.0) from the respected Martindale-Hubbell attorney directory as well as a 10.0 from Avvo. Perhaps the greatest proof of his abilities is the fact that he has represented several attorneys that were injured in transportation accidents and incidents.
Mr. Fiol has broad experience in a variety of fields involving injuries. He spent the first ten years of his career litigating aviation accident and other wrongful death and personal injury cases for a nationally recognized plaintiff's firm based in New York City. He represented clients and family members injured by everything from automobile accidents to small private plane crashes to major disasters including the bombing and crash of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. During his tenure there he also litigated, insurance coverage, real estate and stolen property disputes and other matters.
In 1999 Fiol relocated to San Francisco and worked with a preeminent class action firm on consumer class actions, as well as continuing his work on aviation and personal injury cases. He also spent two years specializing in appellate briefs and arguments for a large personal injury firm in Marin County. He has appeared and argued cases before trial and appellate courts all around the country.
After forming a law frim with Joseph Brent in 2008, Fiol has continued to represent clients with personal injury and aviation accident claims, and has taken on a number of civil rights matters in which individuals have been injured due to police or prison misconduct.
Mr. Fiol is admitted to practice before the courts of California, the United States Supreme Court and numerous lower federal courts including, of course, the federal Court of Appeals and District Courts in California.
If you need smart, aggressive legal representation, your search is over.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
40%
14 years | 20 cases
Personal Injury
25%
37 years | 100 cases
Wrongful Death
25%
37 years | 100 cases
Aviation
10%
37 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-45%
Awards
2024 2020 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
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David Lee Fiol's Reviews
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Posted by Marie | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Recommendation for David Fiol
David Fiol represented me for a personal injury claim and I was very happy with the service I received. I was very seriously injured and had a long recovery period with several surgeries. It was a very difficult time for me, but after starting with David I soon felt confident that I was in good hands...
Posted by Jennifer | June 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Compassionate, Tenacious, and Knowledgable Attorney
David represented me after a terrible accident that killed my dog. I was given his contact by a good friend and am so lucky that I was connected with him. He is one of the most compassionate, tenacious, and knowlegeable lawyers I have met. He was very clear in his recommendations, course of action...
Posted by Juliana | June 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great PI attorney
I hired David to represent me in a personal injury case after I was in a bad car accident. I am an attorney myself, though in a different practice area, and found David to be professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. My injuries were fairly difficult to value, and he discussed this thoroughly w...
Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superb Personal Injury Atty. & Firm
I am an attorney who choose Mr. Fiol and his firm for my personal representation. I consider he and his firm top notch.
Posted by Anne | April 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Experience!!
your search is over! David Foil is amazing. He and his team are so incredible!! From the start David put me at ease and explained in detail how he was going to work my case. He did this in a way that I completly understood and always let me make the final desicions on how to proceed. I really ...
David Lee Fiol's Lawyer Endorsements
"I heartily recommend David Fiol as a great lawyer with immense integrity and commitment to his clients."
"I endorse, Mr. Lee Fiol. He has a breadth of knowledge and is cogent in his legal arguments."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fiol provides great advice to those in need. He takes time out of his day to answer questions on AVVO and point people in the right direction."
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"I endorse this lawyer. If you have a personal injury claim in the San Francisco area I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Fiol. He is very experienced with an excellent reputation in the legal community."
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"26 years of practicing law is extremely experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Endorsements from other attorneys are stellar.Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him first."
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"David is a skilled and dedicated lawyer who fights hard to get his clients the best results. He is an asset to the profession."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Brent & Fiol, LLP
1999 - 2006
Associate, Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
1988 - 1998
Associate, Kreindler & Kreindler, LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2012 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Corbera v. Shasta County
$1.5 million settlement
Consumer vs. Beverage Company
$1.8 million settlement
Doe v. British Airline
$1.3 million settlement
Guest v. Hotel and Employer
$80,000 settlement
Jane Doe v. SF General Contractor
$1.8 million settlement
Bicyclist v. Driver
$209,000 verdict
Passenger v. Asian Airline
$150,000 settlement
Education
1988
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Cornell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Top Contributor
David earned significant contribution points in 2024.
Legal Answers
Q&A
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Q&A
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05 Jan 2026
Q&A
Is it possible to win an auto accident case without video evidence?
14 Dec 2025
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