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Joshua "Josh" Franklin, Business Attorney in San Diego, California

Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation

Practicing business in San Diego since 2000.

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Joshua "Josh" Franklin is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Joshua has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Franklin Soto Leeds LLP.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
over 26 years
Known for
Business · Litigation
  • Handles Business and Litigation matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Joshua "Josh" Franklin: Joshua "Josh" Franklin is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Joshua has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Franklin Soto Leeds LLP.

Areas of practice

Joshua's practice areas in San Diego

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

Business cases in San Diego, California

Joshua takes business matters in San Diego, 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 Joshua agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Diego, California

Joshua takes litigation matters in San Diego, 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 Joshua agrees to represent you.

Biography

Joshua "Josh" Franklin, business attorney serving San Diego

Joshua "Josh" Franklin is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Joshua has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Franklin Soto Leeds LLP. Joshua works from San Diego, California and takes on business matters across the region.

Josh Franklin is a business trial lawyer who has tried nearly fifty jury trials in his career. His practice focuses on insurance coverage/bad faith litigation and business litigation. In the area of insurance coverage, Josh regularly represents policyholders in matters arising out of an array of insurance policies, including directors and officers liability (D&O), errors and omissions (E&O), employment practices liability (EPL), commercial general liability (CGL), and cyber. Josh has litigated insurance coverage disputes involving the duty to defend, the right to independent counsel, bad faith claims handling, and other coverage issues. Josh also represents businesses in disputes alleging breach of contract and business torts, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair competition.

Josh’s prior experience includes litigating complex civil cases with Arnold & Porter LLP and serving as a Deputy District Attorney in the Economic Crime Unit of the Denver District Attorney’s Office. He has tried a wide variety of cases, ranging from insurance bad faith to securities fraud to first-degree murder, among others.

He is admitted to practice in California, Colorado, and New York.

Joshua's approach to business cases

Josh Franklin is a business trial lawyer who has tried nearly fifty jury trials in his career. His practice focuses on insurance coverage/bad faith litigation and business litigation. In the area of insurance coverage, Josh regularly represents policyholders in matters arising out of an array of insurance policies, including directors and officers liability (D&O), errors and omissions (E&O),…

Clients Joshua works with

Joshua reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Joshua studied and practices

  • University of Colorado at Boulder

    J.D. · 2000

  • Fordham University

    B.A. · 1996

Jurisdictions

Joshua's state bar admissions

  • New York

    2015 · ACTIVE

  • California

    2009 · ACTIVE

  • Colorado

    2000 · ACTIVE

Joshua studied at J.D. in University of Colorado at Boulder and B.A. in Fordham University.

Law school and academic background

Joshua completed J.D. in University of Colorado at Boulder and B.A. in Fordham University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joshua runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Joshua's legal honors and published work

Joshua has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026).

Locations

Joshua "Josh" Franklin's office in San Diego

Joshua's primary office is at 444 West C Street, Suite 300, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Franklin Soto Leeds LLP

444 West C Street, Suite 300

San Diego, California 92101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Joshua "Josh" Franklin — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Joshua

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Joshua confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Joshua "Josh" Franklin

  • How much does it cost to hire Joshua for a business case?

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

  • Does Joshua offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

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

  • Can Joshua take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Joshua 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 — Joshua 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 Joshua?

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

  • Is Joshua accepting new business clients right now?

    Joshua'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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