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Workers Compensation, Employee Rights and Beneftis, Disability,Appeals, Litigation, Settlements since 1984.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
55%
42 years | 1,000 cases
Social Security & Disability
25%
44 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
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Location
Dennis A. Sommese, Esq. Law Office, RETIRED YEAR 2021
OFFICE OPEN 1991 -2021, 30 YEARS. RETIRED YEAR 2021, Sacramento, CA, 95864
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Workers Compensation
Posted by David | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Dennis fights for your rights
Dennis Sommese Helped me when I was injured on my job. My company did everything they could to deny my workman's comp claim. Dennis got Social Security to place me on long term disability , Workman's Comp to pay for my back operation, and got me a great settlement ! Dennis worked very hard for me...
Dennis Anthony Sommese's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. For workers compensation issues I trust no one more. Bob Henk"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Robert Henk
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
1992
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH (SENIOR)
1992
Promotion, Commendation, Proficiency, Achievement, United States Army
1992
Promotion, Commendation, Proficiency, Achievement, Judge Advocate General Corps, US ARMY
1992
Army Commendation Medal - Five Awards, United States Army & US Army JAG
1984
Honors, Scholastic and Academic Honors
1971
Commissioned (DMG) Army of the United States, United States Army Officer Training Corps
Work Experience
1984 - Present
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY, DENNIS A. SOMMESE, ESQ.
1984 - Present
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY, DENNIS A. SOMMESE, ESQ.
Associations
1990 - Present
US SUPREME COURTAttorney Member
1985 - Present
US COURT OF MILITARY APPEALSAttorney
1984 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAttorney Member
State Bar of California
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
California Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
McCoy v. WCAB
Defines the Basis for Physical injuries connected to Stress
Education
1988
US Air Force Judge Advocate Generals School
Completion
1987
US Army Command & General Staff College
Completion
1985
US Army JAG School
Completion
1984
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School Of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Southern California
MS - Master of Science
1971
Seton Hall University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
ARTICLE
MEANING OF ESQUIRE - ESQ.
2015
FACEBOOK ARTICLE
WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW
2003
State of the Organization
AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
Publications
1987
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT
26 FLRA No. 29
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Who does the dependent disability benefits go to?
20 Apr 2012
Q&A
Workers Comp QME Psych evaluation?
14 Apr 2012
Q&A
Does a general discharge turn into a honorable discharge after you get out of the military? if so how long is the waiting period
16 Apr 2012