William Hartley Owen, Insurance Attorney in Redwood City, California
Over 67 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Redwood City, CA
Practicing insurance in Redwood City since 1959.
- 67+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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William Hartley Owen is an attorney based in Redwood City, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability. William has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Redwood City, CA
- Experience
- over 67 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Product Liability
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability matters from Redwood City, CA.
- Over 67 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About William Hartley Owen: William Hartley Owen is an attorney based in Redwood City, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability. William has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
William's practice areas in Redwood City
William concentrates on insurance, litigation, and product liability. 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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Product Liability
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Insurance cases in Redwood City, California
William takes insurance matters in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, California
William takes litigation matters in Redwood City, 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.
Product Liability cases in Redwood City, California
William takes product liability matters in Redwood City, 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
William Hartley Owen, insurance attorney serving Redwood City
William Hartley Owen is an attorney based in Redwood City, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability. William has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. William works from Redwood City, California and takes on insurance matters across the region.
William Hartley Owen is a lawyer practicing airplane crash litigation, insurance defense, products liability. William received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1953, and has been licensed for 67 years. William practices in Redwood City, CA.
William's approach to insurance cases
William Hartley Owen is a lawyer practicing airplane crash litigation, insurance defense, products liability. William received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1953, and has been licensed for 67 years. William practices in Redwood City, CA.
The kind of cases William takes
William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and product liability matters in Redwood City and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where William studied and practices
Stanford University
J.D. · 1958
University of California
B.S. · 1953
Jurisdictions
William's state bar admissions
California (Inactive
1959 · ACTIVE
William studied at J.D. in Stanford University and B.S. in University of California.
Law school and academic background
William completed J.D. in Stanford University and B.S. in University of California. 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.
Recognition
William's legal honors and published work
William has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
William Hartley Owen's office in Redwood City
William's primary office is at 50 Woodside Plz # 219, Redwood City, CA, 94061-2500. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of William Hartley Owen — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of William. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Redwood City.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire William Hartley Owen — 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 Redwood City, 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 Hartley Owen
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 Redwood City?
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 Redwood City, Los Angeles and San Francisco 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.
- Redwood City1,540 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 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
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