Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman, Medical Malpractice Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatKenneth M. Sigelman & Associates
San Diego, CA
Practicing medical malpractice in San Diego since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Kenneth has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman: Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Kenneth has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kenneth takes on
Kenneth concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Medical Malpractice cases in San Diego, California
Kenneth takes medical malpractice 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Diego, California
Kenneth 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in San Diego, California
Kenneth 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman — medical malpractice lawyer in San Diego
Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman is a member based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Kenneth has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Listed, "The Best Lawyers in America." Executive Editor, University of Florida Law Review, 1976. Licensed Physician and Surgeon, California, 1982—. Legal Writing and Research Instructor, University of Florida, 1976. Law Clerk for Justices James C. Adkins, Jr. and Arthur England, Supreme Court of Florida, 1976-1977. Contributing Author: "Unorthodox Cancer Treatment," Chapter 28, Legal Medicine: Legal Dynamics of Medical Encounters, American College of Legal Medicine, 1988.
How Kenneth handles medical malpractice matters
Listed, "The Best Lawyers in America." Executive Editor, University of Florida Law Review, 1976. Licensed Physician and Surgeon, California, 1982—. Legal Writing and Research Instructor, University of Florida, 1976. Law Clerk for Justices James C. Adkins, Jr. and Arthur England, Supreme Court of Florida, 1976-1977. Contributing Author: "Unorthodox Cancer Treatment," Chapter 28, Legal Medicine:…
The kind of cases Kenneth takes
Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Florida
J.D. · 1976
Dartmouth College
A.B. History · 1973
Jurisdictions
Kenneth's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1999 · ACTIVE
California
1981 · ACTIVE
Florida
1977 · ACTIVE
Kenneth studied at J.D. in University of Florida and A.B. History in Dartmouth College.
Law school and academic background
Kenneth completed J.D. in University of Florida and A.B. History in Dartmouth College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Kenneth has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Kenneth's professional memberships and bar associations
American College of Legal Medicine (President's Award, 1988)
bar_fellowship
Locations
Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman's office in San Diego
Kenneth's primary office is at 1901 First Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates
1901 First Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
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Client reviews of Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth'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; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Kenneth
Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice 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. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Mitchell Sigelman
How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?
Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in California typically take?
Simple medical malpractice 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?
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. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kenneth accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Kenneth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Kenneth handles medical malpractice matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified medical malpractice 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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