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Daniel Martinez, Insurance Attorney in Santa Rosa, California

Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 3.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review

MemberatMartinez & Martinez

Santa Rosa, CA

Practicing insurance in Santa Rosa since 1982.

44+
Years practicing
3.5 ★
1 client review
1
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Daniel Martinez is a member based in Santa Rosa, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Martinez & Martinez. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Santa Rosa, CA
Experience
over 44 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Santa Rosa, CA.
  • Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Daniel Martinez: Daniel Martinez is a member based in Santa Rosa, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Martinez & Martinez. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Daniel takes on

Daniel concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Santa Rosa, California

Daniel takes insurance matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Santa Rosa, California

Daniel takes litigation matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Santa Rosa, California

Daniel takes personal injury matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Santa Rosa, California

Daniel takes product liability matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Slip & Fall cases in Santa Rosa, California

Daniel takes slip & fall matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Daniel Martinez — insurance lawyer in Santa Rosa

Daniel Martinez is a member based in Santa Rosa, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Martinez & Martinez. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Daniel Martinez is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, insurance law and 2 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years. Daniel practices at Martinez & Martinez in Santa Rosa, CA.

Daniel's approach to insurance cases

Daniel Martinez is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, insurance law and 2 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years. Daniel practices at Martinez & Martinez in Santa Rosa, CA.

The kind of cases Daniel takes

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Santa Rosa and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Hastings College of Law, University of California

    J.D. · 1981

  • San Francisco State University

    B.A. · 1975

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • California U.S. Dist

    1982 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at J.D. in Hastings College of Law, University of California and B.A. in San Francisco State University.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in Hastings College of Law, University of California and B.A. in San Francisco State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Affiliations

Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations

  • San Mateo County Bar Association State Bar of California Northern California Association of Defense Counsel

    membership

Locations

Daniel Martinez's office in Santa Rosa

Daniel's primary office is at 819 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, 95404. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Martinez & Martinez

819 Sonoma Ave.

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Daniel Martinez — 3.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Daniel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Santa Rosa.

3.5

1 client review

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel Martinez — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Santa Rosa, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel Martinez

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in California typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Santa Rosa?

    Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Daniel handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.

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