Thomasina Summons Woida, Insurance Attorney in San Ramon, California
Over 40 years of legal practice · 3.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AssociateatTrembath Law Offices
San Ramon, CA
Practicing insurance in San Ramon since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 3.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Thomasina Summons Woida is an associate based in San Ramon, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Thomasina has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Trembath Law Offices. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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- San Ramon, CA
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Insurance
- Handles Insurance matters from San Ramon, CA.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
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About Thomasina Summons Woida: Thomasina Summons Woida is an associate based in San Ramon, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Thomasina has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Trembath Law Offices. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Thomasina's practice areas in San Ramon
Thomasina concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomasina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in San Ramon, California
Thomasina takes insurance matters in San Ramon, 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 Thomasina agrees to represent you.
Biography
Thomasina Summons Woida, insurance attorney serving San Ramon
Thomasina Summons Woida is an associate based in San Ramon, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Thomasina has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Trembath Law Offices. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Thomasina works from San Ramon, California and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Thomasina Summons Woida is a lawyer practicing insurance defense. Thomasina received a B.A. degree from Mills College in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years. Thomasina practices at Trembath Law Offices in San Ramon, CA.
How Thomasina handles insurance matters
Thomasina Summons Woida is a lawyer practicing insurance defense. Thomasina received a B.A. degree from Mills College in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years. Thomasina practices at Trembath Law Offices in San Ramon, CA.
Who Thomasina represents
Thomasina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in San Ramon and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Thomasina studied and practices
Golden Gate University
J.D. · 1984
Mills College
B.A. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Thomasina's state bar admissions
California
1986 · ACTIVE
Thomasina studied at J.D. in Golden Gate University and B.A. in Mills College.
Law school and academic background
Thomasina completed J.D. in Golden Gate University and B.A. in Mills College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomasina runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Thomasina's legal honors and published work
Thomasina has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Thomasina's professional memberships and bar associations
Alameda County and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California Queens Bench
membership
Locations
Thomasina Summons Woida's office in San Ramon
Thomasina's primary office is at 2440 Camino Ramon, Ste. 127, San Ramon, CA, 94583. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Thomasina Summons Woida — 3.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Thomasina. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in San Ramon.
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How to hire Thomasina Summons Woida — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomasina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomasina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomasina'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; Thomasina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in San Ramon, 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 Thomasina
Thomasina 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. Thomasina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomasina'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 Thomasina Summons Woida
How much does it cost to hire Thomasina for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomasina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomasina offer a free consultation?
Thomasina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomasina's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Thomasina'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. Thomasina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomasina take my case if I'm outside San Ramon?
Thomasina 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 — Thomasina 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 Thomasina?
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. Thomasina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomasina accepting new insurance clients right now?
Thomasina'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 Ramon, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Thomasina handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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