Todd P. Emanuel
Managing AttorneyOffice Locations:
Redwood City Office - 650.369.8900
San Francisco Office - 415.399.1112
San Jose Office - 408.943.8833
Oakland Office - 510.839.1881
Sacramento Office - 916.441.0055
Todd Emanuel is the managing partner of the firm. Todd has been given the honor of being selected as a "Northern California Superlawyer" in 2009, 2010 and 2011 based on peer recognition and great achievements in representing personal injury plaintiffs. In 2012, he is serving as President of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association and as a member of the Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California.
Mr. Emanuel started his legal career developing his courtroom skills as a criminal prosecutor and defense attorney. In 1996 he started his own law firm which is now exclusively dedicated to representing plaintiffs in cases of personal injury and wrongful death. The firm, which now consists of four excellent lawyers, has collected millions of dollars on behalf of deserving victims through pre-litigation negotiation, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and trial.
In addition to helping persons injured or killed in accidents, Mr. Emanuel has become known for his successful representation of police officers (injured both on duty and off duty) and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and rape. He has won substantial settlements and verdicts for crime victims even where their assailants were never criminally prosecuted.
Mr. Emanuel prides himself on delivering justice and closure to his clients by achieving favorable settlements and verdicts. 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 our clients and to fully engage himself in the detailed preparation of important cases.
Education
J.D., University of San Francisco, 1993
Taught “Street Law” for troubled youth, worked for State of California Attorney General’s Office, San Mateo County Superior Court, Santa Clara County District Attorney, Santa Clara County Public Defender.
B.A., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 1990
University of California Boxing Team
University of Southern California, 1986-1988
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California, 1993Federal District Court, Northern District of California, 1993
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1993
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Consumer Attorneys of California
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association
San Mateo County Bar Association
Judge Pro Tem
Judicial Arbitrator of personal injury disputes