CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY

FRANK J. COUGHLIN, ESQ.

judgments and settlements of over $100,000,000

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS*

Thanks Frank! As you know, you are a hell of a litigator. While I have found that many attorneys talk a good game, it is rare to find one who can back it up with the solid performance you gave at multiple depositions, hearings and at the trial. Your preparations were always complete and flawless. Working with you was one of the most positive experiences I have had with an attorney in my career. Please thank your entire office since they too performed at an extraordinary level. . . Please stay in touch. While I hope never to need you in the future, have no hesitation I would in a heartbeat. And I’d happily refer my friends to you.*

With millions of dollars on the line, your team won every pre-trial motion and prevailed at trial. You defeated the other side’s claim for millions of dollars in damages while recovering a multimillion-dollar asset to vindicate our rights! It was a pleasure working with you and your team, Frank! *

Wow I am in shock. I truly cannot thank you all enough for all of your hard work. I quite literally could not have done any of this without y’all and we will be eternally grateful for you!*

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PRACTICING IN southern california FOR 30 YEARS

Admitted to all California Courts, the Central, Eastern and Southern District Courts of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

CONTACT:

fjcoughlin@fjclaw.com (714) 558-7886

*Disclaimer — This site does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Client testimonials are communications from clients based on the facts and outcomes of their case; they are not a guarantee that a similar result will be obtained.