Frank M. Pitre

Frank M. Pitre is an experienced California trial attorney who represents clients in complex civil litigation matters. His practice focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, consumer fraud, mass torts, and commercial tort cases. Over the course of his career, he has helped victims of negligence and misconduct pursue justice and financial recovery. He has handled numerous high-profile cases and obtained significant verdicts and settlements for individuals, families, and consumers affected by serious injuries, accidents, and large-scale corporate wrongdoing.

Pitre earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law and his B.S., cum laude, in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco. During law school, he completed a legal externship with the California Supreme Court. His academic background provided a strong foundation in trial advocacy, civil litigation, and legal research. These experiences helped shape his long career representing individuals and groups in complex legal disputes.

Throughout his career, Pitre has represented plaintiffs in major mass tort and consumer class actions across the United States. His work includes litigation involving wildfire disasters, aviation accidents, defective products, and corporate misconduct. He has served in leadership roles in several large-scale cases, including matters involving airline crashes, vehicle safety defects, and environmental disasters. His experience includes coordinating large groups of plaintiffs and helping guide complex litigation through discovery, negotiation, and trial preparation.

In addition to his litigation work, Frank M. Pitre has contributed to the legal profession through teaching, writing, and professional leadership. He has served as an instructor in trial advocacy programs and has authored articles on civil litigation and trial strategy. He has also held leadership roles in professional legal organizations dedicated to protecting consumer rights. His career reflects decades of courtroom experience and a commitment to advocating for individuals harmed by negligence or corporate wrongdoing.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
• Former President, American Board of Trial Advocates, San Francisco Chapter
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers
• Member, National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Former President, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Member of Board of Directors, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Member, Trial Law Institute
• Member, Diversity Law Institute
• Member of Board of Directors, San Mateo County Trial Lawyers
• Member of Board of Directors, San Mateo County Barristers
• Member of Board of Directors, San Mateo County Bar
• Member, Bar Association of San Francisco
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member of Board of Directors, University of San Francisco, School of Law

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of San Francisco
  BS with Cum Laude

Awards & Badges