Maddie San Jose, Insurance Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

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

• Insurance

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Maddie's primary office is at 444 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-0029. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Maddie 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.

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

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

• Does Maddie offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do insurance cases in Illinois 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. Maddie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Maddie take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

  Maddie is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maddie 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 Maddie?

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

• Is Maddie accepting new insurance clients right now?

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