Frederick Schenk, Class Action Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action and Product Liability
San Diego, CA
Practicing class action in San Diego since 1979.
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Frederick Schenk is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Frederick has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Schenk Law Firm LLP.
- Based in
- San Diego, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action and Product Liability matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Diego) (2018).
About Frederick Schenk: Frederick Schenk is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Frederick has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Schenk Law Firm LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Frederick takes on
Frederick concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Frederick handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in San Diego, California
Frederick takes class action matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frederick agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in San Diego, California
Frederick takes product liability matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frederick agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Frederick Schenk — class action lawyer in San Diego
Frederick Schenk is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Frederick has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Schenk Law Firm LLP.
Frederick Schenk, managing partner of the Schenk Law Firm, achieved the largest verdict ever in San Diego against an asbestos manufacturer – Owens Corning Fiberglass – obtaining a $2.4 million verdict in punitive damages as well as economic losses.In addition, he is a specialist in auto collision litigation and co-author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Litigation Handbook. Over the years, Schenk has received numerous awards and honors for his work – including recognition as an Outstanding Trial Lawyer from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and twice has been recognized by Best Lawyers as San Diego’s Trial Lawyer of the Year in the area of mass torts in both 2014 and 2018. He has remained active in both community and professional groups, and finds tremendous gratification in his work as an attorney, especially when he provided services to the families of the victims of 9/11 via Trial Lawyers Care, the largest pro bono program in the history of American jurisprudence. “My greatest sense of professional achievement came when I provided pro bono representation for a young man who lost his Muslim wife in the 9/11 attacks,” he recalls. “I arbitrated the case in New York and obtained a seven-figure result for him and his late wife’s parents.” Raised in Los Angeles by immigrant parents, he speaks fluent Hungarian. In his spare time, he enjoys Padres Baseball, pickleball and traveling with his wife Shari and their three children. He twice served as president of the 22nd District Agricultural Association's board of directors. In 2024, he was recognized by the University of San Diego School of Law as their Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.
Working with Frederick on a class action matter
Frederick Schenk, managing partner of the Schenk Law Firm, achieved the largest verdict ever in San Diego against an asbestos manufacturer – Owens Corning Fiberglass – obtaining a $2.4 million verdict in punitive damages as well as economic losses.In addition, he is a specialist in auto collision litigation and co-author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Litigation Handbook. Over the years,…
Who Frederick represents
Frederick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and product liability matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of San Diego
J.D. · 1978
University of California - Los Angeles
BA · 1975
Jurisdictions
Frederick's state bar admissions
California
1979 · ACTIVE
Frederick studied at J.D. in University of San Diego and BA in University of California - Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Frederick completed J.D. in University of San Diego and BA in University of California - Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Frederick runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Frederick has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Diego)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Diego)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Diego) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Diego) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Frederick Schenk's office in San Diego
Frederick's primary office is at 600 W Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
The Schenk Law Firm LLP
600 W Broadway, Suite 700
San Diego, California 92101
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How to hire Frederick Schenk — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Frederick usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Frederick charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Frederick's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Frederick will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Frederick
Frederick discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Frederick confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Frederick's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Schenk
How much does it cost to hire Frederick for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Frederick walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Frederick offer a free consultation?
Frederick charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Frederick's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Frederick's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Frederick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Frederick take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Frederick is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Frederick will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Frederick?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Frederick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Frederick accepting new class action clients right now?
Frederick's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Frederick handles class action matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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