Don Alan Ernst

Don Ernst is a trial lawyer who believes in Justice with a capital J. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict and is a past president of CAOC the Consumer Attorneys of California. He also founded the Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA) and served as its first President, and founded the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) in San Luis Obispo County. Don Ernst is a three time winner of the Trial Lawyer of the year for CCTLA. He has received the highest rating (AV rating - Lawyers.com) for ethics and skill from his peers. He has taught over 30 continuing education programs for attorneys. Don has built Ernst Law Group as a trial firm designed to tell the stories of our clients in the ways they are meant to be told. Don's clients have been harmed, wronged or defrauded and he is there for them to make sure they are heard and the truth is told. He has successfully tried cases against the largest insurance companies and corporations in the world. Whether you or a loved have suffered a catastrophic injury or been the victim of fraud you can count on Don Ernst to tell your story and maximize the Justice you deserve.

University of San Diego School of Law

J.D. (1975)

Stanford University

B.A. (1971) | Economics

Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association

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ABOTA - American Board of Trial Advocates

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CAOC - Consumer Attorneys of California

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AAJ - American Association for Justice

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Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

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California

Since 1975

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