Atty. Robert W. Frank
Robert Frank, Senior Trial Lawyer, joined Neil Dymott in 1980. He has been a shareholder in the law firm since 1988.
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Robert W. Frank is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Chihak & Associates. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Frank, Senior Trial Lawyer, joined Neil Dymott in 1980
- He has been a shareholder in the law firm since 1988
- Mr. Frank specializes in civil litigation defense trial work and administrative licensing hearings for various types of healthcare professionals, with an emphasis on medical, dental, chiropractic and nursing specialties
- He also handles a variety of other general civil litigation including, professional liability, medical malpractice and administrative licensing matters as well as medical staff privilege issues
- Since joining Neil Dymott, Mr. Frank has tried over 60 cases to jury verdict in State and Federal Courts and has handled over 100 healthcare professional licensing matters, including numerous successful trials and appeals of those cases
- He served as a Board member, President and Vice President of the San Diego Defense Lawyers from 1993 to 1997 and is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Mr. Frank is past director of the San Diego County Barristers Club and currently is a faculty member of the San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial Advocacy
- Mr. Frank was named one of San Diego's Top Attorneys in Insurance Law by the San Diego Daily Transcript in 2006 and 2011 and has been selected as one of San Diego'sSuper Lawyers by the publishers of Law & Politics Magazine since 2007
- In 2008, he was selected as on of San Diego's "Top 50" Super Lawyers
- Since 2009, he has been named by his peers as one of San Diego's Top Lawyers in San Diego Magazine and has been named annually by his peers since 2008 as among the Best Lawyers of America® for Professional and Malpractice Law
- The San Diego Superior Court has appointed Mr. Frank as an arbitrator in civil cases and he has served as a private mediator and arbitrator in other civil cases
- Aside from practicing law, he is an avid surfer, enjoys golf and spending time with his children and friends
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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