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Andrew Benzinger

Sacramento, CA

Licensed for 19 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

What are your goals, and how can I get you there as efficiently as possible?  And step back for a second: big picture, what is going on here?  (A little further back)  Can, and how can this either be resolved so everyone gains, or so it does not happen again? And if none of that works, litigation it is!  I am happy to sink my teeth into both a contentious deposition and an appeal, in the same day.  Self-assessed;Pros:  Blunt, reasonable, reputation.  I hold ethical duties in very high regard.  Bluntness has certainly prevented many a potential client from retaining me, but I know of none who later obtained better results than I predicted.   Cons:  Careful, demands honesty, demands true full authority for settlement demands and offers I issue.  The former can increase short-term expense (if research is needed, etc.), but I think this is balanced by decreased long-term risk ("belt and suspenders").  The latter means that I will not issue threats or demands on which I don't have authority to follow through. What I look for in a client:  Honesty, and do we get along?  We are going to be working closely at times, and if I dispise you or your approach, it's not going to work. I Am Not An Appellate Specialist.  I don't know why some of my posts state I'm an "Appeals Lawyer," and I've spoken with Avvo about it.  Just for clarity...

Practices Areas

Litigation

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Andrew Benzinger5716 Folsom Blvd.No. 250Sacramento, CA, 95819

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Dan
April 15, 2021

Asked an attorney friend for a recommendation when I received papers alleging breach of contract and lis pendens involving the sale of my home. Of the four recommendations, I narrowed it down to Mr. Benzinger. Best choice I could have made. A blend of James Spader and Andy Griffith, he was effective in his communication with opposing counsel, resulting in a very acceptable settlement out of court and dismissal of all filings. He took on the worry that I had been carrying and even made me laugh a number of times in our discussion. Great work, Mr. Benzinger. You are now on "speed dial," though I hope it will not ever be necessary...

Justin
May 29, 2017

Mr. Benzinger walked me through every aspect of my case. He was courteous and prompt with documents and made me feel at ease through the entire process.

Beth
September 30, 2015

I have been going though a difficult and prolonged case and fired my previous attorney. Andy has restored my faith in the legal system. He is honest, smart and ethical. He always kept me up to date on how issues were progressing, something my previous lawyer failed miserably at. He gave me realistic expectations and exceeded those expectations. His fees were very fair which was refreshing considering my previous counsel. Highly recommend him and if I ever need a lawyer again, he's the first person I'd call.

anonymous
May 16, 2015

Mr. Benzinger represented our community association and succeeded in protecting our members in a very serious legal dispute. When we were served with the lawsuit, our insurance company picked the law firm and Andy was assigned to defend us. As volunteer president of our small neighborhood association, coordination with the attorney fell in my lap. Since no one in our group had any legal training, we were at the mercy of our assigned lawyer. Andy took time to catalog and understand 30 years of history and facts that proved our case. He never gave up throughout the 3+ years of litigation, including appeals, and was always available to keep us informed of the process. Andy is by far the most sincere attorney I have had the pleasure to know. He uses his knowledge to craft real world, practical solutions. I trust him implicitly and would recommend him without hesitation.

anonymous
July 10, 2014

Andrew represented me in a case that was very difficult. He is professional, compassionate, thorough, highly skilled at negotiation, and ethical. I highly recommend him

Dan
April 15, 2021

Asked an attorney friend for a recommendation when I received papers alleging breach of contract and lis pendens involving the sale of my home. Of the four recommendations, I narrowed it down to Mr. Benzinger. Best choice I could have made. A blend of James Spader and Andy Griffith, he was effective in his communication with opposing counsel, resulting in a very acceptable settlement out of court and dismissal of all filings. He took on the worry that I had been carrying and even made me laugh a number of times in our discussion. Great work, Mr. Benzinger. You are now on "speed dial," though I hope it will not ever be necessary...

Justin
May 29, 2017

Mr. Benzinger walked me through every aspect of my case. He was courteous and prompt with documents and made me feel at ease through the entire process.

Beth
September 30, 2015

I have been going though a difficult and prolonged case and fired my previous attorney. Andy has restored my faith in the legal system. He is honest, smart and ethical. He always kept me up to date on how issues were progressing, something my previous lawyer failed miserably at. He gave me realistic expectations and exceeded those expectations. His fees were very fair which was refreshing considering my previous counsel. Highly recommend him and if I ever need a lawyer again, he's the first person I'd call.

anonymous
May 16, 2015

Mr. Benzinger represented our community association and succeeded in protecting our members in a very serious legal dispute. When we were served with the lawsuit, our insurance company picked the law firm and Andy was assigned to defend us. As volunteer president of our small neighborhood association, coordination with the attorney fell in my lap. Since no one in our group had any legal training, we were at the mercy of our assigned lawyer. Andy took time to catalog and understand 30 years of history and facts that proved our case. He never gave up throughout the 3+ years of litigation, including appeals, and was always available to keep us informed of the process. Andy is by far the most sincere attorney I have had the pleasure to know. He uses his knowledge to craft real world, practical solutions. I trust him implicitly and would recommend him without hesitation.

anonymous
July 10, 2014

Andrew represented me in a case that was very difficult. He is professional, compassionate, thorough, highly skilled at negotiation, and ethical. I highly recommend him