Sean Robert O'Halloran, Insurance Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability
San Francisco, CA
Practicing insurance in San Francisco since 1995.
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Sean Robert O'Halloran is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability. Sean has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Product Liability
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sean Robert O'Halloran: Sean Robert O'Halloran is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability. Sean has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Sean's practice areas in San Francisco
Sean concentrates on insurance, litigation, product liability, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sean handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Workers Comp
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Insurance cases in San Francisco, California
Sean 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 Sean agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
Sean 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 Sean agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in San Francisco, California
Sean takes product liability 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 Sean agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in San Francisco, California
Sean takes workers comp 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 Sean agrees to represent you.
Biography
Sean Robert O'Halloran, insurance attorney serving San Francisco
Sean Robert O'Halloran is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability. Sean has over 31 years of legal experience. Sean works from San Francisco, California and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Sean Robert O'Halloran is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law. Sean received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years. Sean practices in San Francisco, CA.
Sean's approach to insurance cases
Sean Robert O'Halloran is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law. Sean received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years. Sean practices in San Francisco, CA.
Clients Sean works with
Sean reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and product liability matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Sean studied and practices
Santa Clara University
J.D. · 1995
Occidental College
A.B. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Sean's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1995 · ACTIVE
California
1995 · ACTIVE
Sean studied at J.D. in Santa Clara University and A.B. in Occidental College.
Law school and academic background
Sean completed J.D. in Santa Clara University and A.B. in Occidental College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sean runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Sean Robert O'Halloran's office in San Francisco
Sean's primary office is at 1 Sansome St Ste 3500, San Francisco, CA, 94104-4448. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sean Robert O'Halloran — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sean usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sean charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean'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; Sean will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Sean
Sean 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Sean confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sean's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sean Robert O'Halloran
How much does it cost to hire Sean for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sean walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sean offer a free consultation?
Sean charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Sean'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. Sean gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sean take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Sean 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 — Sean 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 Sean?
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. Sean will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sean accepting new insurance clients right now?
Sean's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Sean handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance 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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