About
Robert Bob Frank is a highly accomplished personal injury attorney with more than four decades of experience representing clients in complex injury and medical malpractice cases. Now advocating for plaintiffs at Chihak & Associates, Bob has served as lead counsel in over 100 jury and administrative trials, consistently delivering strong results for those harmed by negligence.
Bob earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, in 1980. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from San Diego State University in 1977 with a degree in Liberal Studies. His early legal foundation was shaped through internships with the Navajo Indian Reservation and the Napa County District Attorney’s Office.
Robert “Bob” Frank has earned wide recognition in the legal field, including membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates and past presidencies of the San Diego Barristers Club and San Diego Defense Lawyers. He has been named to Super Lawyers for over 20 years and recognized by Best Lawyers in America, receiving “Lawyer of the Year” honors in professional malpractice law multiple times.
Bob continues to handle significant personal injury and medical malpractice matters with a client-focused approach and strategic expertise. His experience defending healthcare professionals earlier in his career gives him a valuable perspective when pursuing justice for injured clients.
Bob’s commitment to advocacy, courtroom excellence, and achieving meaningful outcomes defines his legacy in the field of personal injury law. With deep legal insight and a passion for client service, Robert “Bob” Frank remains a trusted and effective voice for individuals seeking compensation and accountability.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Chihak & Associates
- Advocate Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
Licensed State
- California
Education
- University of California College of the Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - San Diego State University
BA in Liberal Studies
Awards & Badges

- Animal and dog bites
- Brain injury
- Car accident
- Construction and development
- Medical malpractice
- Slip and fall accident
- Spinal cord injury