About Joe Sammartino
Joseph A. Sammartino is an attorney in California with a focus on civil business litigation. Joe has litigated civil lawsuits across the country on behalf of individuals, as well as local, national and international companies in a wide range of commerical litigation. Joe handles all aspects of litigation from pre-litigation demands, negotiations and settlements through the filing of complaints, discovery, comprehensive motion practice, depositions, and trial. He has served as the lead attorney in hundreds of depositions, mediations, and settlements. His experience representing individuals includes successfully defending and protecting a former small business owner who was being sued by the largest retailer in the United States, as well as representing individuals in contract disputes, business breakups, and real estate matters. Joe's experience representing corporations ranges from defending wrongful death lawsuits, wrongful termination and retaliation lawsuits, product liability, and general commercial liability. Joe is a four-time recipient of the Super Lawyers Rising Star (attorneys under 40) and is a five-time recipient of the Best Attorney in La Jolla as selected by the La Jolla Light “Best of” Readers Poll.
Licenses
bar number | issuing state |
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255843 | California |
Degrees
University of San Diego, 2006
Field of studyLaw
DegreeJD
Georgetown University, 2003
Field of studyGovernment
DegreeBA
Practice areas and fees
Civil Litigation$ 500 / hour
initial consultation no charge / 30 min
Commercial Law$ 500 / hour
initial consultation no charge / 30 min
Insurance$ 500 / hour
initial consultation no charge / 30 min
Labor and Employment$ 500 / hour
initial consultation no charge / 30 min
Personal Injury and Product Liability$ 500 / hour
initial consultation no charge / 30 min
Real Estate (including transactions)$ 500 / hour
initial consultation no charge / 30 min