Business Details
Your Trusted San Diego Employment Law & Personal Injury Attorneys
Bodell Law Group is a results-driven legal practice dedicated to zealous representation in employment law, personal injury, and insurance bad faith cases. Our attorneys combine extensive experience from prestigious law firms with a client-centered approach, prioritizing personalized attention and responsiveness. We limit case volume to ensure thorough representation, leveraging our trial-ready mindset to secure favorable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.Our team's expertise includes workplace discrimination, wage disputes, class action litigation, and complex personal injury claims. Recognized as Super Lawyers, we maintain a strong commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and achieving justice for clients in Southern California.
Services
Employment Law
Personal Injury
Insurance Bad Faith
Class Action Litigation
Business Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations for all cases
- Our attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers in San Diego
- We maintain a hands-on approach with limited case volume
- Our team includes former big-firm attorneys with trial experience
- We handle cases on contingency to ensure access to justice
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law practice protects workers' rights in discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. We handle individual and class action cases involving wrongful termination, family medical leave violations, and employment misclassification. Our attorneys leverage deep knowledge of FEHA and federal regulations to secure fair compensation for clients across California.
Personal Injury
We represent injury victims in auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and construction incidents. Our team investigates claims, negotiates with insurers, and pursues full compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. With trial experience in complex cases, we ensure clients receive fair settlements or verdicts for their physical and emotional damages.
Class Action Litigation
We specialize in representing employees in class action lawsuits against employers for wage theft, misclassification, and systemic discrimination. Our attorneys handle large-scale cases involving unpaid overtime, denied breaks, and other labor law violations, seeking collective justice and systemic workplace improvements across industries.
Insurance Bad Faith
Our firm challenges insurance companies that wrongfully deny claims or underpay policyholders. We handle homeowners, auto, and commercial insurance disputes, pursuing compensation for denied benefits and punitive damages for bad faith practices. Our experience includes both first-party and third-party insurance litigation matters.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and commercial litigation. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with cost-effective solutions, handling matters from pre-trial negotiations through courtroom resolution. We serve clients in real estate disputes, securities litigation, and business tort cases throughout Southern California.
People
Daniel D. Bodell
Founding Attorney
Daniel D. Bodell brings extensive trial experience in employment law and personal injury cases. A Super Lawyer honoree, he focuses on complex litigation and class action cases, combining big-firm expertise with personalized client service to achieve favorable outcomes for California workers.
Todd C. Atkins
Of Counsel Attorney
Todd C. Atkins specializes in business litigation, real estate disputes, and securities matters. With experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, he provides strategic legal counsel in complex commercial cases while maintaining a strong focus on client needs and practical solutions.
Questions
What types of employment law cases do you handle?
We handle all aspects of employment law including discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, wrongful termination, and family medical leave violations. Our practice covers individual claims and class action lawsuits against employers.
How do I know if I have a valid workplace discrimination case?
If you've experienced adverse employment actions based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or disability, and have documented the incidents through internal complaints or HR reports, you may have a valid discrimination claim.
What happens during a free case consultation?
Our free consultation evaluates your case details, explains legal options, and outlines potential strategies. We'll assess case strength, discuss applicable laws, and explain our contingency fee arrangement for qualifying cases.
Do you handle cases outside San Diego County?
While based in San Diego, we represent clients throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and Imperial Counties for employment law, personal injury, and class action matters.
What is an employment class action lawsuit?
An employment class action groups multiple employees with similar claims against an employer. This approach provides collective strength to challenge systemic issues like wage theft, misclassification, or widespread discrimination affecting many workers.
How long do personal injury cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity. Most settle within 6-18 months through negotiation, while contested cases may take 2-4 years. We prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement leverage while keeping clients informed throughout the process.
