Suzanne Skolnick, Esq. Founder & Principal Attorney Skolnick Law Group | Oceanside, California 

Suzanne Skolnick is a highly accomplished personal injury attorney and the founder of Skolnick Law Group, a leading personal injury firm serving clients throughout Oceanside and San Diego County. With extensive experience advocating for injured individuals and their families,

Ms. Skolnick is known for her compassionate, results-driven representation and tireless pursuit of justice.

A dedicated champion for victims of negligence, Ms. Skolnick handles a wide variety of personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and dog bite injuries.  She also handles civil rights excessive force and jail death cases throughout California. Her meticulous case preparation, skilled negotiation, and strong courtroom advocacy have resulted in millions of dollars in recoveries for her clients, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity.

Suzanne earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating cum laude, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, magna cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is licensed to practice in all California state courts and admitted to the U.S. District Courts in California.

In addition to her successful trial and settlement work, Ms. Skolnick's advocacy has contributed to the development of California law. She successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal in the published decision Hemphill v. Wright Family, LLC (2015) 234 Cal.App.4th 911, wherein Ms. Skolnick convinced the Court of Appeal to reverse the lower court's ruling and instead issue an order that her client's attorneys' fees must be paid by the defense due to the injury occurring on the rental property and the existence of a broadly written attorney fee provision in the lease.  Her appellate work demonstrates both her deep understanding of the law and her willingness to fight for her clients at every level of the judicial system.

As the 2025 President of the North County Bar Association, Ms. Skolnick leads one of the region's most active legal organizations, advancing the bar's mission to promote excellence, integrity, and collegiality among North San Diego County attorneys. She is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the San Diego County Bar Association, and actively mentors younger attorneys and law students.

Clients and colleagues alike praise Ms. Skolnick for her integrity, empathy, and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible results. Her personalized approach ensures that each client receives exceptional attention and advocacy throughout every phase of their case.

When not practicing law, Suzanne enjoys time with her family, the Southern California outdoors, and contributing to charitable causes that support safety, justice, and access to legal representation in the community.

Bar Admissions:

California State Bar

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Education: - J.D., cum laude, University of San Diego School of Law - B.A. in Legal Studies,

magna cum laude, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Publications:      WIN BIG ON YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE

Results:

·         $6,000,000 settlement for brain injured client

·         $2,400,000 wrongful death settlement 

·         $1,070,000 auto accident settlement

·         $1,050,000 wrongful death settlement (jail death)

·         $1,030,000 wrongful death settlement (car crash)

·         $1,000,000 wrongful death settlement (car crash)

·         $1,000,000 product liability injury case

·         $800,000 settlement -broken hip with surgery

·         $725,000 Arbitration Award - underinsured motorist 

·         $600,000 settlement – broken arm (police excessive force)

·         $520,000 Arbitration award – vehicle collision

·         $311,899.67 Jury Verdict – fractured collarbone, premises liability

·         $300,000 Bicyclist injury settlement

·         $250,000 uninsured motorist collision settlement

Professional Associations: - President, North County Bar Association (2025) - Consumer Attorneys of California - San Diego County Bar Association

Notable Appellate Decision: - Hemphill v. Wright Family, LLC (2015) 234 Cal.App.4th 911