Frank David Penney

Frank David Penney

also known as Frank Penney Injury Lawyers

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 31 years

Car accident Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death

333 University Avenue, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 60%

Catastrophic injury cases. Have handled just about every injury case imaginable.

30 years | 1,300 cases

60%
Motorcycle Accident 25%

Catastrophic motorcycle cases. Have handled just about every injury case imaginable.

30 years | 500 cases

25%
Wrongful Death 15%

Most of the wrongful death cases handled involve motorcycle and automobile accident.

30 years | 100 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004

Licensed in Nevada for 31 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1994

Active

Location

Frank Penney Injury Lawyers

333 University Avenue, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825

Frank Penney Injury Lawyers

1544 Eureka Road, Suite 120, Roseville, CA, 95661

Frank Penney Injury Lawyers

1300 Clay St., Suite 600, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Frank David Penney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janna | December 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank You! After our accident, hiring Frank Penney Law was the best decision we made!

Call Frank Penney Law and let go of your worry and frustration and secure needed funds for future possible medical care. We were rear ended and our SUV totaled. Our family had just moved to NC from CA. My daughter and I were together in the car and were injured from the accident. Our first priority ...was getting better and finding the proper medical care that would lead to a full recovery. I also had to deal with the auto and medical insurance companies and all the bills that start coming in the mail after receiving needed medical treatment. It was becoming overwhelming and then came all sorts of letters in the mail from lawyers that wanted our case. I didn't feel comfortable with any of their attempts to get my business. But I needed help. I called Frank, since I had known him when we lived in CA, and when he explained how he and his staff could help me and basically take everything off my plate that was stressing me out and that our physical location across the country didn't matter, I said "yes, please help us." Frank talked with me as if he had all the time in the world and I felt completely comfortable turning everything over to him. The settlement was more than I could have received on my own and the fact that I could hand it all over to him to resolve was without a doubt worth it! It was the best decision I ever made throughout this process. We were supported by Frank's knowledgeable staff. I can, without hesitation, recommend Penney law offices with the highest praise.

Posted by Krista | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! THANK YOU!!!

After searching for a Personal Injury attorney for several weeks, a friend recommended Frank Penney to me. I am very grateful she did!! He and his staff were amazing! I was kept informed throughout the litigation process. Frank Penney was professional, courteous and even funny! He is someone who... will fight and fight until he maximizes the outcome. I received far more than I ever expected!!! Thanks again to the Law Offices of Frank D. Penney!!!

Posted by Dorothy | January 30, 2013

Outstanding Results!!

I found Frank Penney and his staff to be sympathetic to my situation. Mr. Penney is the attorney you would want to represent you. He is professional and aggressive, he resolved my case much sooner than I expected. Not only is his staff outstanding and knowledgeable, they were sincerely concerned... about my feelings , before and after my surgery. I was kept informed of the statis of my case and my questions were answered without hesitation. I would not hesitate to recommend the Law Offices of Frank D. Penny to family and friends.

Posted by Rance | June 4, 2012

Professional & Agressive

Frank Penney was aggressive and professional. He worked hard and his staff was terrific. I have recommended him to my family and friends without hesitation.

Posted by Kayla | July 1, 2011

Excellent Lawyer!

In May, 2010, I was involved in an automotive accident. The car was totaled, but luckily no one from either party was fatally injured. However, I suffered from whiplash in the neck and spine, a broken bone, and severe external bruises. We went to several specialists beginning with a chiropractor, ...and finishing with a neurologist. We were referred to the Law Offices of Frank D. Penney from family friends and professionals in the medical field. We began meeting with Frank Penney that same month. He was very straightforward with his intentions towards our case. We felt that he was caring and considerate. His law offices offered to cover the entirety of our medical costs until the settlement came through, which totaled approximately $18,000! After some back and forth propositions, we did settle. In the end, it was only thanks to the professional help and advice of Frank Penney that we were able to receive an amount that we felt was fair. Throughout the entire case, we always knew that our best interests and justice is what Frank valued. He is excellent!

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Frank David Penney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Kaizuka

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Frank a few years ago because I knew one of his associates. Frank is a very personable individual who knows how to get things done. He is involved in the community and a great advocate to make an injured party whole."

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Kristina Reed

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Penney's firm is known for providing good representation to injured individuals. I have good experiences in working with his firm. I endorse this lawyer."

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Cary Palmer

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Frank for many years. He has grown his firm through hard work, success and professionalism. I have entrusted Frank with friends, who have been pleased with his firm's work and success."

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Adam McMillen

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give Frank Penney my highest endorsement for his abilities and skills in personal injury matters. He provides excellent representation for accident victims."

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David Boehrer

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the privilege of clerking for Mr. Penney while I was in Law School. I learned a lot from him, including how to treat clients with respect and still be aggressive with the insurance companies. Since that time his firm has grown and continues to represent clients in California and Nevada. I would highly recommend Mr. Penney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2004

updated on 10/30/2015

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Frank’s comment:

“Complaint for lack of communication made in prior law firm while attorney was a newer associate in 1999, resolved in 2004. Complaint was orchestrated by a former attorney to pressure prior firm for fees. Client is friendly to this lawyer and has referred a friend for services.”

Honors

2016

Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents

2016

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

Top Lawyers List, Sacramento Lawyer

2016

Superb Rating, Avvo

2016

Top Lawyers, Sacramento Magazine

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Top Lawyers List, Sacramento Magazine

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Personal Injury Attorney, Law Offices Of Frank D. Penney PC

2010 - 2016

Judge Pro Tempore, Placer County Superior Court

1994 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Seegmiller Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

La Raza Lawyers of Sacramento

Member

2014 - Present

Asian Bar Association of Sacramento

Member

2014 - Present

Cruz Reynoso Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1995 - Present

Placer County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

1995 - Present

Capital City Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Sacramento Consumer Attorneys

Member

1995 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Member

1994 - Present

Gonzaga Law Alumni Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Motorcycle Traumatic Brain Injury Case

4,500,000.00

Soft Tissue Trial Verdict

$400,000.00

Traumatic Brain Injury

1,000,000.00

Motorcycle Collision

$1,500,000.00

Car Accident

$600,000.00

Car Accident

$460,000.00

Car Accident

$625,000.00

Car Accident

$1,200,000.00

Motorcycle Accident

$500,000.00

Wrongful Death

$700,000.00

Car Accident

$1,000,000.00

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Education

1999

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Trial Lawyer College

1993

Gonzaga University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Boy Scouts of America

Personal Injury Cases

2015

High School Career Preparation

What it Takes to Be a Lawyer

2012

Boy Scouts of America

Being an Attorney

2008

PCLPA Dinner Event

Personal Injury Practice

2005

Placer County Peer Court

Peer Court Mentoring Atty & Judge

Publications

2016

Personal Injury Blog Spoilation Letter

2016

Personal Injury Blog Highway Crossroads

2016

Personal Injury Blog Texting While Driving Video

2016

Personal Injury Blog Bicycle Accidents

2016

Personal Injury Blog Truck Accident Victims

2016

The Litigator (CCTLA) Self Driving Cars

2015

Personal Injury Blog Choosing a Motorcycle Helmet

2015

Personal Injury Blog Train Accidents

2015

2015

2015

Personal Injury Blog Why Car Insurance is So Important

2014

2009

Personal Injury Blog Importance of Investigation

Languages

Spanish

Cantonese

Activity

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