The Law Offices of Sanford M. Cipinko
Our lawyers and staff are focused solely on helping people who have been harmed by the negligent or wrongful actions of others. If you would like our firm to represent you in a wrongful death lawsuit and we are able to accept your case, every skill and resource our lawyers have developed over the last 30 years will be available to help secure the compensation you and your family deserve.
The Principles That Guide Us
Our commitment to delivering personal service and achieving excellent results for clients is reflected in the following core principles:
- Be accessible to clients at all times — ready to listen, answer questions and provide thoughtful guidance
- Speak to clients clearly and honestly, avoiding "legalese" and difficult to understand jargon
- Research and prepare every case thoroughly and completely
- Begin every case by preparing for the real possibility of civil litigation
- Adhere to the highest code of legal ethics
- Treat opposing attorneys and judges with respect and professional courtesy, regardless of their position on a case
- Aggressively pursue the interests of our client in every case
What We Do
Although the content of this Web site focuses on cases of wrongful death, we have developed a reputation for achieving the best possible result in all types of personal injury cases, including the most serious.
Lead attorney Sanford M. Cipinko has won several multimillion dollar verdicts and has been listed among Northern California Super Lawyers* for five years running. Timothy Perry has nearly 30 years of trial and appellate experience himself and he too has established a track record of seven-figure verdicts and settlements. Attorneys Yuliya Magomedov and Jeremy Cloyd are integral members of our legal team as well.
To learn more about other areas of our civil litigation practice, please visit our main Web site.
Handling All Cases on a Contingency Basis
Offering Free Consultations
In wrongful death cases, you will only be asked to pay attorney fees if we are successful in securing a verdict or settlement on your behalf. To schedule a free consultation, call our San Francisco law offices toll-free at 866-504-9164 or contact us online.
* Northern California Super Lawyers is published annually in August in a special advertising section in San Francisco Magazine, as well as in Northern California Super Lawyers magazine.










