Frederick Schenk is a partner at Casey, Gerry, Schenk, Francavilla, Blatt and Penfield, LLP in San Diego, one of California's most decorated trial attorneys with 46 years of courtroom experience. Licensed in California since 1979, he has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in asbestos, wrongful death, and products liability cases — including the largest asbestos punitive damages verdict in San Diego history. A graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1978) and UCLA (B.A., 1975), Schenk was named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by USD School of Law in 2024. He holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, has been listed in Super Lawyers every year from 2009 to 2025, appears in Best Lawyers in America, and has been inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. He is a published author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Collision Handbook and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, National Academy of Advocacy, and the American Association for Justice.
Why Work With Frederick?
46+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Consultation AvailableNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of California
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice46 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Products Liability
California Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationCalifornia Superior Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.1M–$1.4M (varies by case factors)
California allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
Office Location
Casey, Gerry, Schenk, Francavilla, Blatt and Penfield, LLP · 600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92101 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In California, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Frederick offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Frederick Schenk works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Frederick Schenk handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Products Liability. Frederick Schenk is a partner at Casey, Gerry, Schenk, Francavilla, Blatt and Penfield, LLP in San Diego, one of California's most decorated trial attorneys with 46 years of courtroom experience. Licensed in California since 1979, he has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in asbestos, wrongful death, and products liability cases — including the largest asbestos punitive damages verdict in San Diego history. A graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1978) and UCLA (B.A., 1975), Schenk was named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by USD School of Law in 2024. He holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, has been listed in Super Lawyers every year from 2009 to 2025, appears in Best Lawyers in America, and has been inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. He is a published author of the LexisNexis California Automobile Collision Handbook and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, National Academy of Advocacy, and the American Association for Justice.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in California are typically filed in the California Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Frederick can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in California range from $1.1M–$1.4M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Frederick can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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