Marte Joseph Bassi, Insurance Attorney in San Francisco, California

Marte concentrates on insurance, personal injury, product liability, real estate, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marte handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Insurance

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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• Real Estate

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• Slip & Fall

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Marte's primary office is at 500 Washington St., Ste. 700, San Francisco, CA, 94111-2939. 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 Marte usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Marte 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 Marte for a insurance case?

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

• Does Marte offer a free consultation?

  Marte charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marte's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Marte'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. Marte gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Marte 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 — Marte 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 Marte?

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

• Is Marte accepting new insurance clients right now?

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