About

Michael Dario Padilla is a highly experienced lawyer based in Encinitas, California, with a strong background in civil litigation and personal injury cases. Michael Dario Padilla, a distinguished lawyer in Encinitas, California, graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1975. He began his legal career at the San Diego firm of Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, where he specialized in Civil Litigation. Over the years, he has built a reputation as a skilled Plaintiff’s personal injury specialist, handling a wide range of cases. From 1984 to 1999, Mr. Padilla was a partner at Thorsnes, Bartolotta, McGuire & Padilla, focusing on personal injury cases. He then went on to form a successful partnership with Scott O Mara until 2018. In 2018, he joined forces with his son Jeffrey to establish The Padilla Law Group LLP, where they continue to provide top-notch legal representation to their clients. Throughout his career, Mr. Padilla has served as plaintiff's trial counsel in numerous high-profile tort cases, including those involving automobiles, construction accidents, product liability, mass tort, railroad, and maritime actions resulting in wrongful death and major personal injuries. His exceptional trial skills have been recognized by his peers, who awarded him the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award in 1996 and 2010 for his work on the Olsen v Regents and Creed v El Pollo Loco cases. Notable verdicts secured by Mr. Padilla include a $63,000,000 jury verdict in the Olsen case, where he represented a 2-year-old who suffered severe injuries due to medical negligence. In the Creed case, he obtained a $4,718,000 verdict for a construction foreman who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Additionally, he secured a $2,098,000 verdict for a client who suffered a herniated disc and a $1,700,000 jury verdict for an injured seaman in a Maritime case. Mr. Padilla's dedication to his clients and his track record of success make him a highly sought-after lawyer in the Encinitas area. His commitment to achieving justice for those who have been wronged sets him apart as a legal professional who truly cares about his clients' well-being.

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Personal Injury

Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

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• Free Consultancy Service

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