William Francis Fitzgerald, Insurance Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury
San Francisco, CA
Practicing insurance in San Francisco since 1983.
- 43+
- Years practicing
- 5
- Bar admissions
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William Francis Fitzgerald is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. William has over 43 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 43 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About William Francis Fitzgerald: William Francis Fitzgerald is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. William has over 43 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters William takes on
William concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, poa, and wrongful termination. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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POA
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Wrongful Termination
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Insurance cases in San Francisco, California
William 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 William agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
William 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 William agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Francisco, California
William takes personal injury 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 William agrees to represent you.
POA cases in San Francisco, California
William takes poa 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 William agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Termination cases in San Francisco, California
William takes wrongful termination 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 William agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet William Francis Fitzgerald — insurance lawyer in San Francisco
William Francis Fitzgerald is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. William has over 43 years of legal experience.
William Francis Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from University of California at Davis in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years. William practices in San Francisco, CA.
William's approach to insurance cases
William Francis Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from University of California at Davis in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years. William practices in San Francisco, CA.
Clients William works with
William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of San Francisco
J.D. · 1983
University of California at Davis
A.B. · 1979
Jurisdictions
William's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1988 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1983 · ACTIVE
California
1983 · ACTIVE
William studied at J.D. in University of San Francisco and A.B. in University of California at Davis.
Law school and academic background
William completed J.D. in University of San Francisco and A.B. in University of California at Davis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
William Francis Fitzgerald's office in San Francisco
William's primary office is at 946 Junipero Serra Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94132-2650. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire William Francis Fitzgerald — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William'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; William 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 William
William 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. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
William'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 William Francis Fitzgerald
How much does it cost to hire William for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does William offer a free consultation?
William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check William'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. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can William take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
William 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 — William 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 William?
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. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is William accepting new insurance clients right now?
William'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
William 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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