San Mateo, CA

Todd P. Emanuel

Bay Area Injury Attorney Todd P. Emanuel is the founder managing partner of the firm. In 2024 Todd was recognized as Trial Lawyer of the Year by the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association. He has been given the honor of being selected as a “Northern California Superlawyer” every year from 2009 through 2024 based on peer recognition and great achievements in representing personal injury plaintiffs. Todd has also been selected as a 2022 “Elite Lawyer” recognizing attorneys who have displayed a high level of competence in their practice and received acknowledgment from their peers, community, bar, and committees. Todd has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a “Top 100 trial lawyer” and has been nominated for consideration as Consumer Attorney of the Year. He is also a past President of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association and is currently a board member Emeritus. He has also been a member of the Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California. Mr. Emanuel started his legal career in 1993 developing his courtroom skills as a successful criminal prosecutor and defense attorney. Since then, he has won multiple significant jury awards and settlements in the areas of Sexual Assault, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, and Civil Rights Violations. He has been a reliable champion for victims of sexual abuse and gender violence, including cases where the perpetrators were never arrested or criminally prosecuted. Having represented countless clients with PTSD, Todd applies a trauma-informed approach to develop trust with his clients and to empower them to tackle litigation in a manner that maximizes the therapeutic value of seeking civil justice and avoids retraumatizing as much as possible. Todd has a long track record of defeating high net worth individuals, large insurance companies, law enforcement agencies, and wealthy corporations. His extensive trial experience is respected by opposing counsel. Maintaining a smaller law firm and a selective caseload allows Mr. Emanuel to regularly communicate with clients and to fully engage himself in the detailed preparation of important cases. For clients who receive large sums of money, Todd directs them to trustworthy attorneys and financial advisors to protect their funds.

Ilya D. Frangos

Ilya Frangos is a Partner and lead trial counsel, litigating cases in state and federal courts in California. He represents clients with serious injuries from negligence, professional malpractice, and employment law cases. He has successfully tried cases to verdict, obtained multi-million dollar settlements, and argued before the First District Court of Appeal. He served as President of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers' Association (2016-2017), is a member of the At Large Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California, co-founder/Treasurer for the Veteran Lawyers of San Mateo County, and a past member of the Hellenic Law Society. He was nominated as a Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013-2019) and a Super Lawyer (2022-present). He also served as a JAG Captain in the California State Military Reserve (2010-2015). He is involved in community philanthropic endeavors and mentors high school students.

Ara Jabagchourian

Ara Jabagchourian is a trial attorney with vast experience in numerous areas of civil law. He has handled hundreds of matters to successful resolution, either through settlement or verdict. His trials range from small personal injury matters to a class action fraud matter exceeding $100 million verdict. He provides each case his full attention, skill and passion, which has resulted in fantastic results for his clients. His verdicts have been recognized as some of the highest and most impactful in the country, and his results have been recognized by peers and judges as extraordinary. He is recognized as an expert in numerous areas, publishing over two dozen legal articles and lecturing across the state. He started his legal career as a staff attorney for the Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition in Washington D.C. handling antitrust matters. He then worked for a large firm representing numerous companies in antitrust, intellectual property and commercial disputes. He then worked for a plaintiff oriented law firm, where as partner, he handled over a hundred matters to completion. He also served as a judicial extern for Associate Justice Marvin R. Baxter of the California Supreme Court and Presiding Justice James Ardaiz of the California Court of Appeals, Fifth Appellate District. Notable cases include a $114.5 million class action Ponzi scheme verdict, the highest single death verdict in San Diego County history for a wrongful death matter, representing nearly five dozen households in the PG&E pipeline explosion, and being appointed liaison counsel for the Princess Cruise Line ship incident.

Chantel L. Fitting

Chantel Fitting has been a litigation attorney for over fifteen years with a specialty in bodily injury cases, recognized as an expert in evaluating serious medical injuries and presenting evidence to juries. She has a remarkable record of successful jury trials, recovering millions for clients. She is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, serves on its Board of Directors, and was former President for the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association. She has been nominated as a Super Lawyer and named Top 50 Women Trial Lawyer for Northern California.

Reuben James Donig

Reuben J. Donig has been serving the Bay Area since 1976, practicing personal injury law, including wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, animal bites, and faulty products. He has a proven track record of success in trials, arbitrations, and settlements. A former law school instructor with over 40 years of experience, he is dedicated to providing attentive and personalized services to clients, ensuring they receive fair and just compensation.

John N. Frye

John Frye has been a litigation attorney for more than 40 years and is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in California. A significant aspect of Mr. Frye’s practice is the handling of claims against insurance companies. He has achieved the highest ranking (AV) for professional ability and ethics by Martindale Hubbell and has extensive experience as a trial attorney in state and federal courts in California, specializing in personal injury, professional liability, and insurance bad faith, with jury trial experience also including employment discrimination and real estate fraud. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Damian M. Idiart

Damian is a personal injury lawyer at Idiart Law Group. Damian started the group in 2001 and is licensed to practice in California and Oregon. Damian handles all types of personal injury cases from car accidents to dog bites, slip & falls and more throughout Oregon and California. Damian loves what he does because he gets to help people who have been through some of the worst experiences get back to as close to a normal life they can. He understands how to listen to his clients and make sure that he is giving the best possible. Damian grew up in the Bay Area (San Bruno, CA) and now lives in Southern Oregon with his family. He loves to spend time with them and loves sports. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. Damian lives by his montra, Family, Faith, Career. He truly finds his peace and happiness in helping others. Damian serves as a pro tem judge and a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Jackson County. Damian has been appointed as Jackson County Justice of Peace.