
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Administrative Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 1980
Education: University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Chihak & Associates
12555 High Bluff DriveSuite 150
San Diego, CA 92130 Visit website
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From Chihak & Associates in San Diego, California, attorney Robert Frank dedicates his career to assisting individuals with personal injury and medical malpractice claims. Representing the injured, his unique background of over four decades defending medical providers grants him a profound perspective in his current practice.
Now at the firm, Mr. Frank continues advocating for plaintiffs while managing health care professional licensing issues. Furthermore, his leadership roles include past presidencies at the San Diego Barristers Club and the San Diego Defense Lawyers, and he is an advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Hailing from Yerington, Nevada, and raised in Southern California, Mr. Frank pursued his legal education at the UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings), where he graduated in 1980. His career in law commenced that same year in California. His foundational education was built at San Diego State University, where he received a B.A. in liberal studies in 1977 and served as the president of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity in 1976.
Mr. Frank’s earlier career was enriched by legal internships at the Navajo Indian Reservation and the Napa County District Attorney's office. This preceded his extensive 42 years focusing on personal injury and medical malpractice trial work at a prominent San Diego-based law firm. During this tenure, he led over 100 jury and administrative medical licensing board cases, earning numerous accolades for his legal acumen.
Rated as “Excellent” on Avvo, Mr. Frank is recognized for his diligent and meticulous approach. He is highly endorsed by his clients, particularly in Medical Board matters, where he is considered unrivaled. His dedication and reliability have made him a trusted figure among those he represents.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Administrative LawFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Government Benefits, Informed Consent, Licensing, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Administrative Law
First Admitted: 1980, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.chihaklaw.com/attorney/frank-robert-bob/
- Super Lawyers (20+yrs)
- San Diego Magazine Best Lawyers, 2012
- Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in Professional Malpractice Law, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
- Best Lawyers in America (15+ yrs)
- San Diego State University, B.A. in Liberal Studies, 1977
- San Diego Defense Lawyers, President, 1993 to 1994
- San Diego Barristers Club, President, 1983 to 1984
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Advocate Member
- ASCDC; SDDL; ABOTA; DRI
Office location for Robert Frank
12555 High Bluff Drive
Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: 888-636-9326
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- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2025