Heidi Honora Frenzel, Insurance Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatDuane Morris LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing insurance in San Francisco since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Heidi Honora Frenzel is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Heidi has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Duane Morris LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Heidi Honora Frenzel: Heidi Honora Frenzel is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Heidi has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Duane Morris LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Heidi takes on
Heidi concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Heidi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in San Francisco, California
Heidi takes insurance matters in San Francisco, 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 Heidi agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
Heidi takes litigation matters in San Francisco, 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 Heidi agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Heidi Honora Frenzel — insurance lawyer in San Francisco
Heidi Honora Frenzel is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Heidi has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Duane Morris LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Heidi Honora Frenzel is a lawyer practicing insurance, trial practice. Heidi received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years. Heidi practices at Duane Morris LLP in San Francisco, CA.
How Heidi handles insurance matters
Heidi Honora Frenzel is a lawyer practicing insurance, trial practice. Heidi received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years. Heidi practices at Duane Morris LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Who Heidi represents
Heidi reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Cornell University
J.D. · 1990
Yale University
B.A. · 1984
Jurisdictions
Heidi's state bar admissions
California
1990 · ACTIVE
Heidi studied at J.D. in Cornell University and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Heidi completed J.D. in Cornell University and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Heidi runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Heidi has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Heidi Honora Frenzel's office in San Francisco
Heidi's primary office is at One Market Plaza, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA, 94105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Heidi Honora Frenzel — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Heidi. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in San Francisco.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Heidi Honora Frenzel — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Heidi usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Heidi charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Heidi'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; Heidi will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in San Francisco, 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 Heidi
Heidi 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. Heidi confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Heidi'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 Heidi Honora Frenzel
How much does it cost to hire Heidi for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Heidi walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Heidi offer a free consultation?
Heidi charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Heidi's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Heidi'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. Heidi gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Heidi take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Heidi 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 — Heidi 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 Heidi?
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. Heidi will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Heidi accepting new insurance clients right now?
Heidi'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 San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Heidi handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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