About Paul Francis
Paul Francis Caputo is a founding partner and senior trial attorney at Caputo & Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys, located at 51 East Campbell Avenue, Suite 120, in Campbell, California. Since beginning his legal career in 1989, he has focused on personal injury law, representing clients in cases involving car accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters. His experience has allowed him to represent victims across California. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in 1985. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at Santa Clara University School of Law, graduating in 1989.
After completing his education, he joined his father, Richard Caputo, at the law firm of Caputo, Liccardo, Rossi, Sturges & McNeil. In 1992, they established Caputo & Caputo, which later merged in 2014 to form Caputo & Van Der Walde. This evolution reflects the firm’s commitment to adapting and growing in the field of personal injury law. Throughout his career, Paul has represented clients in 38 of California's 58 counties, with a primary focus on the Bay Area and Northern California. His dedication to his clients is evident—often, he expends his own resources to assist those who cannot afford legal representation.
This commitment is recognized; he was honored as "California Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the Consumer Attorneys of California, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field. In addition to his trial work, Paul has been selected to Super Lawyers every year since 2005, evidence of his standing among peers in the legal community. He holds an AV Preeminent® peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, indicating his high ethical standards and professional ability. In 2020, he achieved membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an organization that recognizes attorneys with significant trial experience and exceptional character. Active in various professional organizations, Paul is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association.
The Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association. He has served as the past president of the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of the Santa Clara University Board of Fellows. Fluent in English and conversational Spanish, Paul is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services to his clients. His experience and unwavering commitment to justice have solidified his reputation as a respected figure in the California legal community.
