
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.
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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.
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Litigation
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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.
Sheppard Mullin
Seventeenth Floor, Four Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
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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
General attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Joanna handles general matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general 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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