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Hank G. Greenblatt

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Mr. Greenblatt spent the first 10 years of his career (from 1989 to 1999) as an insurance defense attorney representing insurance companies and their insureds. This gave him a unique insight into the litigation process and the way insurers evaluate and adjust injury claims. Mr. Greenblatt focused on first-party (uninsured motorist) claims, premises liability defense and investigation of suspected fraudulent claims for insurance company special investigation units.

In 1999, he joined our team at Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora. Since, he has achieved (many with his partner Mr. Buccola) over 12 $1-million-plus results for his clients.

In 2011, Mr. Greenblatt resolved a complex insurance coverage matter against multiple large insurance companies for a confidential seven-figure settlement.

In Lane v. City of Sacramento, Mr. Greenblatt (along with associate Jason Sigel of the firm) was responsible for a major victory in the California Third District Court of Appeals, for the rights of injury victims bringing actions against California public entities.

In August 2010, Mr. Greenblatt (with associate Catia Saraiva of the firm) received a jury verdict of $3,652,593 in the case of Parken v. Smart-Vasquez, a rear-end collision where all liability was denied by the defendant.

Mr. Greenblatt was successful in litigation against a major homeowner's insurer for a wrongful death that occurred as the result of an unlicensed "chiropractor" performing adjustments in his garage.

In a federal court action, Mr. Greenblatt prevailed against a major life insurer for misrepresentation of policy terms in the manner the policy was telemarketed to Spanish-speaking consumers.

In January 2011, Mr. Greenblatt was inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates, (ABOTA). Formed in 1957 to promote trial advocacy skills and professional civility, ABOTA is the premier trial attorney organization, with its membership comprised of both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Less than one percent of all practicing attorneys in the country are admitted as ABOTA members.

Mr. Greenblatt is certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, only one of approximately 150 such attorneys earning this distinction in California. In 2008 he completed the ABOTA-ABA National Trial Academy Program, held at the National Judicial College at University of Nevada, Reno.

Additionally, Mr. Greenblatt is AV Preeminent® peer review rated,* signaling the highest possible level of trust and respect among his peers, through Martindale-Hubbell®.

Mr. Greenblatt serves as a judge pro tem for Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

Areas Of Practice

  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Wrongful Death
  • Construction Accidents
  • Product Liability
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member
Education
  • McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
    • Juris Doctor - 1989
    • Honors: Moot Court Oral Argument Finalist
  • California State University, Northridge
    • Bachelor of Arts - 1986

Bar Admissions

  • California, 1989
  • U.S. District Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of California
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2018

Awards and Accolades

A Proven Record of Success

Attorney Greenblatt Has Recovered Millions For His Clients
  • Wrongful Death $4.8 Million

    Settlement: $4.8 Million | Sacramento County | Bohannon v. Sheedy Crane & Hoist, et al.

  • Motor Vehicle Accident Caused by Diabetic Defendant $3.69 Million

    On Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, an Amador County jury returned a record personal injury verdict of $3,695,978.59 for injuries suffered by Tara Frisk in a December 2009 automobile collision. Plaintiff was represented by attorneys Jason Sigel and Hank Greenblatt of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP.

  • Improperly Installed Guardrail $3.65 Million

    Settlement: $3.65 Million | Humboldt County | Manning v. State of California

  • Rear-End Accident $3.6 Million

    Settlement: $3.6 Million | Sacramento County | Parken v. Vasquez

  • Motor Vehicle Accident $1.75 Million

    Settlement: $1.75 Million | Santa Clara County | Avina v. McPherson

  • Struck In Head By Equipment $1.25 Million

    Settlement: $1.25 Million | Sacramento County | Wander v. Rite Aid and Alarm Company

  • Motor Vehicle Accident $1.045 Million

    Settlement: $1.045 Million | Sacramento County | Rasalan v. Mailhiot/Mandango's

  • Truck Accident $1 Million

    Settlement: $1 Million | Yolo County | Navarro v. Friel Trucking

  • Construction Negligence $1 Million

    Settlement: $1 Million | Sacramento County | Ramirez v. Sierra Dredging

  • Drunk Driving Accident $1 Million

    Settlement: $1 Million | Fresno County | Loomer v. Collis

Why Clients Choose Us

  • We Have Helped Thousands of Injured Clients Secure Successful Verdicts & Settlements
  • We Have In-Depth Experience in All Types of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
  • Our Team Has Received Numerous Awards and Accolades Including “Best of the Bar", "Consumer Attorney of the Year” and More
  • You Can Count On Working with Your Own Lawyer and Receiving Prompt Responses to Your Concerns
  • No Case is Too Large or Too Small for Our Team to Handle
  • Lawyers, Doctors, Hospitals, Judges and Past Clients Continually Refer Cases to Us

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