Frederick W. Kosmo

Frederick W. Kosmo, Jr. is a highly respected attorney recognized for his extensive background in business litigation and dispute resolution. With more than 25 years of practice, he has handled complex, high-stakes cases involving multimillion-dollar claims and contentious business disputes. His clients span industries such as manufacturing, retail, technology, energy, healthcare, and real estate.

Frederick began his legal education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned his B.A. in 1982. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Law Center in 1988, graduating with honors and Order of the Coif.

Frederick’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of civil litigation. He has represented clients in state and federal courts, including the California Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His experience extends to trials, mediations, and arbitrations involving partnership disputes, contract claims, and consumer actions. Over the years, he has defended numerous Fortune 500 companies and major retailers in class action lawsuits concerning unfair business practices, CLRA claims, and consumer protection matters.

Frederick has also handled a wide array of employment law cases, defending against allegations such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and trade secret violations. In addition, he has guided corporations through complex product liability claims and real property disputes involving purchase and lease agreements. His ability to manage multifaceted litigation has earned him a reputation for strategic thinking and client-focused representation.

Frederick W. Kosmo has been repeatedly honored for his legal excellence. His accolades include recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation (2021–2024), inclusion in San Diego Super Lawyers (2008–2024), and placement among San Diego’s Top 50 Attorneys in 2016, 2018, and 2020. He has also been featured in San Diego Magazine’s Top Lawyers and earned an “AV” Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Through decades of practice, he continues to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and advocacy in every case he handles.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP
• Board Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, San Diego Chapter
• Board Member, Federal Bar Association, Advisory Board (2016-Present)
• Member, Federal Defenders and Appellate Defenders, Inc., Board of Directors (2014-Present)
• President,  William L. Todd, Jr. American Inn of Court
• WTK Chair, San Diego County Bar Association, Diversity Fellowship Program (2011-2017)
• Member, San Diego County Bar Association
• Member, Lawyers Club of San Diego

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Southern California Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Santa Barbara
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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