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Sean Thomas Cahill

Cahill & Associates β€’ San Diego, CA
TransportationEmployment LawPersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(858) 947-1135
Address
2550 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Professional

About

Sean Thomas Cahill is a highly regarded attorney based in San Diego, specializing in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Transportation. As the principal of his firm, Mr. Cahill brings over 30 years of invaluable experience as a litigator and trial attorney, adeptly navigating complex legal landscapes to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients. Throughout his career, Mr. Cahill has developed a reputation for his practical, common-sense approach to legal challenges, making him a trusted advisor to clients facing multifaceted issues in commercial transportation, high-risk operation claims, construction disputes, and more. His expertise extends to the realms of business, sports and entertainment law, ensuring comprehensive legal support tailored to diverse client needs. In addition to his practice, Mr. Cahill serves as an arbitrator for the Contractors State Licensing Board and the Better Business Bureau, where he oversees a wide array of business and construction disputes. His involvement in numerous industry boards and organizations underscores his commitment to the legal community and his dedication to staying at the forefront of legal developments. A former member of the Board of Directors for the San Diego Defense Lawyers, Mr. Cahill is also a sought-after speaker at legal conferences, sharing his insights and expertise with peers and aspiring attorneys alike. His commitment to excellence has earned him the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his high ethical standards and professional ability. With a hands-on approach and a proven track record of success, Sean Thomas Cahill continues to be a leading figure in San Diego's legal landscape, advocating fiercely for his clients while simplifying the complexities of the law.

Credentials

Education
1989 California Western SOL JD - Juris Doctor 1984 San Diego State Univ BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 Top Lawyer Commercial Transportation, San Diego Magazine 2020 Southern California Top Lawyer, American Lawyer Magazine 2020 Southern California Top Rated Lawyers, Los Angeles Times 2017 Super Lawyer Transportation, Super Lawyers 2015 Semi-Finalist Top PI/Property Damage Attorney San Diego, San Diego Daily Transcript http://www.sddt.com/files/2013TopAttorneysSemi-Finalists.pdf
Publications
2002 Journal of Explosives & Engineering Defending a Blasting Case at Trial
Associations
2007 - Present Trucking Industry Defense Association Associate Member 1996 - Present Contractor State Licensing Board Arbitrator 1989 - Present Better Business Bureau Arbitrator 2005 - 2007 San Diego Defense Lawyers Association Board Member
Speaking
2004 International Society of Explosives & Enginering Conference Elimination of Strict Liabity from the Blasting Context
Updated: Apr 01, 2026