Robert W. Frank

Robert W. Frank: Senior Trial Lawyer in San Diego, California

Robert W. Frank is a renowned senior trial lawyer specializing in civil litigation defense and administrative licensing hearings for various types of healthcare professionals, including medical, dental, chiropractic, and nursing specialties. His extensive experience includes handling over 60 cases to jury verdict in State and Federal Courts and more than 100 healthcare professional licensing matters. Mr. Frank has served as a Board member, President, and Vice President of the San Diego Defense Lawyers from 1993 to 1997, is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and was recognized by his peers in 2006, 2008, and annually since 2008. He has been named as one of San Diego's Top Lawyers for Professional and Malpractice Law by San Diego Magazine.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation Defense
• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Plaintiffs
• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Dental Malpractice
• Nursing & Health Professional Licenses and Privileges
• Administrative / Regulatory Law Matters (including healthcare licensing)

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, San Diego (2020), 2019, 2017
• Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, San Diego (2019, 2017)
• Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, San Diego (2015)
• Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
• Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (including dental and nursing)
• Past Director of the San Diego County Barristers Club
• Faculty Member of the San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial Advocacy, 2018-present

Firms

• Neil Dymott (joined in 1980), a shareholder since 1988
• Chihak & Associates (current firm)

Affiliations

• Past Director, San Diego County Barristers Club, 1993-1997
• San Diego Defense Lawyers (2018-present), Board Member and President from 1993 to 1997, Vice-President from 1995 to 1997
• American Board of Trial Advocates since 1990 (elected member)
• San Diego Superior Court arbitrator since 2008
• Private Mediator and Arbitrator, numerous cases, including civil disputes in medical settings

Languages

• English

Educational Background

• Hastings College of the Law of San Francisco (Juris Doctorate, 1980)

Mr. Frank's comprehensive experience and dedication to excellence have made him a trusted advocate in his community, recognized for his expertise across multiple practice areas.