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Frederick Schenk
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Frederick Schenk

5.0
8 reviews

600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92101

Personal Injury, Accidents, Automobile Accidents and Injuries and 10 more

About Frederick Schenk

Fred Schenk is a distinguished partner at The Schenk Law Firm, boasting more than 46 years of experience as a plaintiff trial lawyer. Renowned for securing multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in asbestos litigation, wrongful death, products liability and automobile collision cases, Fred’s legal prowess has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers and Super Lawyers. His specialization spans asbestos, mesothelioma, catastrophic injuries, and new frontiers like social media addiction and underage gambling addiction litigation. Notably, Fred authored the LexisNexis California Automotive Litigation Handbook and achieved the largest asbestos punitive damages verdict in San Diego history. In 2023, Fred was appointed to the plaintiffs’ steering committee in a high-stakes lawsuit against prominent social media companies. Beyond the courtroom, he twice served as president of the 22nd District Agricultural Association’s Board of Directors. With a commitment to community, Fred has a rich history of leadership and pro bono work, notably aiding a 9/11 victim’s family without compensation. Fred holds honors like the Hall of Fame induction by Lawdragon and has been a mainstay on the Best Lawyers in America list. Deeply involved in the legal community, he enjoys downtime with family, Padres Baseball, and pickleball. In 2024, he was recognized by the University of San Diego School of Law as their Distiinguished Alumnus of the Year.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Toxic Torts 1
    • Asbestos Litigation
  • Other 9
    • Accidents
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Head Injury
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Tourist Injuries
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Railroad Law
    • Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, California
    Memberships
    San Diego County Bar Association (Member, Client Relations Committee, 1995-2005)
    State Bar of California
    Consumer Attorneys of California (Member, Board of Governors, 1995-)
    Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (Member, Board of Directors, 1987-1995
    President, 1994)
    The American Association for Justice (Member, Board of Governors, 2009-, Public Affairs Committee 2010-, Robert L. Habush Endowment Board of Directors, 2013-2014)
    Civil Justice Foundation (Trustee, 1998-
    President, 2005-2006)
    California Governor's San Diego County Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
    American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
    Bar Fellowship
    National College of Advocacy.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Diego
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California at Los Angeles
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
    Communication Studies
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    New York, N.Y., September 14, 1953

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5.0
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600 W. Broadway, Suite 700San Diego, CA 92101U.S.A.

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    Frederick Schenk was admitted in 1979 to the State of California.
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