Chihak & Associates
Medical Malpractice | Serving San Diego, CA
888-636-9326Chihak & Associates represents clients in Medical Malpractice cases in the San Diego, California area.
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We believe that injured individuals deserve fearless advocates who are built for the courtroom, not just the settlement table. As dedicated trial lawyers, we approach every personal injury and medical malpractice case with the aggressive preparation required to win before a judge and jury. For decades, our San Diego-based firm has stood up against powerful insurance companies and corporations to secure the maximum compensation and justice our clients rightfully deserve. When you trust us with your recovery, you gain a relentless team with a proven track record of fighting your battle all the way to the finish line.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Sexual Abuse
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Call 888-636-9326 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Cynthia Chihak
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1977
Education:
- Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California
- J.D. - 1977
- UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
- B.A. - 1974
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- One of the Top 25 Lawyers in San Diego by San Diego Metropolitan Magazine
- One of San Diego's Top Attorneys by San Diego Magazine
- Recognized as a Top Attorney by SuperLawyers
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer - Szkorla v. Vecchione, M.D. (Plastic Surgery - Medical Malpractice Verdict)
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer - Corso v. Doublewood Contractors, Inc. (Construction site fall)
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer - Howsmon v. Ricci (Medical Malpractice Verdict)
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer - Campbell v. Pacific Propane (Fire and Product Liability)
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer - Mercado v. Kaiser (Med. Malpractice Arbitration Award)
- Trial Lawyer of the Year
- California’s Top Woman Litigators, named by Los Angeles Daily Journal
- Daniel T. Broderick, III Memorial Award
- Top 50 Lawyers in California, named by Super Lawyers Magazine
- Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Named as one of the top 30 Plaintiff lawyers in Ca by the DJ
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- San Diego Trial Lawyers Association (Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- California Trial Lawyers (Consumer Attorneys of California)
- California Trial Lawyers Association (Consumer Attorneys of California), Board of Directors, 1988 to 1996
- California Trial Lawyers Association, Secretary, 1989 to 1990
- San Diego Trial Association, Board of Directors, 1988 to 1994
- San Diego Trial Lawyers Association, President Elect, 1991
- San Diego Trial Lawyers Association, President, 1992 to 1993
- San Diego Superior Court, Pro-Tem Judge, 1995
- CAOC, Medical Malpractice Committee, 1997 to 1998
- ABOTA, Treasurer, 2005
- ABOTA, President Elect, 2007
- ABOTA, President, 2008
Attorney Robert “Bob” Frank
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1982
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California
- 1980
- San Diego State University
- B.A. - 1977
- Major: Liberal Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Advocate Member
- San Diego Barristers Club, President, 1983 to 1984
- San Diego Defense Lawyers, President, 1993 to 1994
- Super Lawyers (20+yrs)
- Best Lawyers in America (15+ yrs)
- Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in Professional Malpractice Law, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
- San Diego Magazine Best Lawyers, 2012
Attorney C. Nikki Morris
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2022
Education:
- California Western School of Law, 2022
- JD - Juris Doctor
Attorney John A. Hammerstrand
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2009
Education:
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
- Juris Doctor
- Oxford University (Study Abroad)
- San Diego State University (Masters)
- San Diego State University (Bachelors)
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2016-2019
Attorney Charles E. Moore
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1995
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- State University of New York, Plattsburgh, New York
- B.A.
- Major: Economics
Chihak & Associates Awards
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
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