Keith Cochran, Personal Injury Attorney in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
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Keith Cochran is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Fitzgerald Knaier LLP.
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- San Diego, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
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- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Keith Cochran: Keith Cochran is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Fitzgerald Knaier LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Keith Cochran
Keith concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keith handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in San Diego, California
Keith takes personal injury 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 Keith agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Keith Cochran — Attorney of California personal injury experience
Keith Cochran is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Fitzgerald Knaier LLP.
Keith Cochran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Keith, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Keith's approach to personal injury cases
Keith Cochran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Keith, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
The kind of cases Keith takes
Keith reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Keith Cochran's legal education and bar admissions
University of San Diego
J.D. · 2007
Keith studied at J.D. in University of San Diego.
Law school and academic background
Keith completed J.D. in University of San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Keith runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Keith Cochran
Keith has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026).
Locations
Keith Cochran's office in San Diego
Keith's primary office is at 402 West Broadway, Suite 1400, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fitzgerald Knaier LLP
402 West Broadway, Suite 1400
San Diego, California 92101
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How to hire Keith Cochran — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Keith usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Keith charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keith'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; Keith will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Keith
Keith discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Keith confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Keith's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Keith Cochran
How much does it cost to hire Keith for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Keith walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Keith offer a free consultation?
Keith charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keith's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Keith's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Keith gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Keith take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Keith 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 — Keith 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 Keith?
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. Keith will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Keith accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Keith's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Keith handles personal injury matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury 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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