Joanna D Frazier

Joanna D Frazier, General Attorney in San Francisco, California

Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on General, Insurance, and Litigation

Assistant General CounselatSheppard Mullin

San Francisco, CA

Practicing general in San Francisco since 1998.

28+
Years practicing
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Joanna D Frazier is an assistant general counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. Joanna has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.

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San Francisco, CA
Experience
over 28 years
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General · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles General, Insurance, and Litigation matters from San Francisco, CA.
  • Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Joanna D Frazier: Joanna D Frazier is an assistant general counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. Joanna has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Joanna D Frazier

Joanna concentrates on general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joanna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in San Francisco, California

Joanna takes general 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 Joanna agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in San Francisco, California

Joanna 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 Joanna agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Francisco, California

Joanna 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 Joanna agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Joanna D Frazier — Over 28 years of California general experience

Joanna D Frazier is an assistant general counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. Joanna has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.

Joanna D Frazier is a lawyer practicing legal ethics and professional responsibility, insurance, litigation. Joanna received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years. Joanna practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Francisco, CA.

How Joanna handles general matters

<p>Joanna D Frazier is a lawyer practicing legal ethics and professional responsibility, insurance, litigation. Joanna received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years. Joanna practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Francisco, CA.</p>

The kind of cases Joanna takes

Joanna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, insurance, and litigation matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Joanna D Frazier's legal education and bar admissions

  • Golden Gate University School of Law

    J.D. · 1998

  • University of California, Davis

    B.S. · 1994

Jurisdictions

Joanna's state bar admissions

  • California U.S. Dist

    1998 · ACTIVE

Joanna studied at J.D. in Golden Gate University School of Law and B.S. in University of California, Davis.

Law school and academic background

Joanna completed J.D. in Golden Gate University School of Law and B.S. in University of California, Davis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joanna runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Joanna's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Memberships •President, Queen's Bench Foundation (2007) •President, Queen's Bench Bar Association (2006) •Member, California Women Lawyers •Member, Ethics Committee, San Francisco Bar Association •Board of Directors, Child Care Law Center

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Locations

Joanna D Frazier's office in San Francisco

Joanna's primary office is at Seventeenth Floor, Four Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Sheppard Mullin

Seventeenth Floor, Four Embarcadero Center

San Francisco, CA 94111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Joanna D Frazier — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Joanna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joanna'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; Joanna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in San Francisco, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Joanna

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Joanna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Joanna D Frazier

  • How much does it cost to hire Joanna for a general case?

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

  • Does Joanna offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do general cases in California typically take?

    Simple general 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. Joanna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Joanna take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

    Joanna 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 — Joanna 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 Joanna?

    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. Joanna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Joanna accepting new general clients right now?

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

Areas served

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