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Frank D. Penney

Occupation: Personal Injury Attorney

Notable Award: 2023 California Consumer Attorney of the Year

Early Life and Education

Frank D. Penney, a well-regarded personal injury attorney, earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University and later attended Gonzaga University School of Law. He began his legal career with a statewide firm, working as staff litigation counsel for seven years before founding his own practice, Frank Penney Injury Lawyers, to focus on representing injury victims and their families.

Legal Career

With over 25 years of experience, Frank Penney has successfully represented clients in more than 6,000 personal injury cases, specializing in wrongful death and severe injuries resulting from vehicle and motorcycle accidents. His cases have achieved substantial settlements and jury verdicts, with individual case amounts including $10.5 million, $3.4 million, $2.41 million, and $1.65 million. Over the course of his career, Frank Penney’s firm has recovered approximately $500 million in settlements and verdicts for clients, establishing him as a dedicated advocate for justice and compensation for those affected by life-changing injuries.

In 2023, Frank Penney was awarded the Consumer Attorney of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of California, also known as the California Trial Lawyers Association, for his work on the high-profile case Michaud, Namagembe, and Kataregga v. United States of America. This landmark case involved the tragic wrongful death of Esther Nakajjigo, a Ugandan women’s rights activist, due to an unsecured gate at Arches National Park. The federal court awarded $10.5 million to Nakajjigo’s family, the largest wrongful death verdict issued by a federal judge in Utah, which led to new safety measures across all U.S. national parks.

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Professional Affiliations and Licensure

Frank Penney is licensed to practice in California, Nevada, and Federal Courts. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), the State Bar of California, and the State Bar of Nevada. He also serves as a Placer County Pro Tem Judge and Judicial Arbitrator, with several of his verdicts published in Jury Verdicts and Trial Digest.

Additional Awards

Frank Penney has earned numerous accolades, including being named to the National Trial Lawyers Association’s "Top 100," and recognized in Super Lawyers as one of the "Top 25 Attorneys in Sacramento." He is also honored in the Best of Bar by the Sacramento Business Journal and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Frank holds a perfect rating on AVVO, cementing his status as one of the top personal injury attorneys in the region. His outstanding legal skills and commitment to client advocacy have made him a trusted leader in the field.

Community Involvement

Beyond his professional and charitable work, Frank Penney mentors high school students in a court-supervised Peer Court Program and supports juvenile peer jury trials. He is also actively involved in church and various charitable projects.

Personal Life

Frank Penney is married and has four sons, with other family members also serving in law and law enforcement. In his leisure time, Frank Penney enjoys family activities, riding motorcycles, playing sports, and traveling. His early service as a missionary in Europe influenced his dedication to community and service.

About Frank Penney Injury Lawyers

Founded by Penney, Frank Penney Injury Lawyers has offices in California and Nevada. The firm’s client-focused approach has earned it a strong reputation for handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. Through a no-fee guarantee, clients pay only if they recover damages, allowing them to pursue justice without financial risk.