Amanda Macy Lorenz, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Insurance
PartneratCozen O'Connor
San Diego, CA
Practicing business in San Diego since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Amanda Macy Lorenz is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Insurance. Amanda has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cozen O'Connor.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Insurance
- Handles Business, General, and Insurance matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Amanda Macy Lorenz: Amanda Macy Lorenz is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Insurance. Amanda has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cozen O'Connor.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Amanda takes on
Amanda concentrates on business, general, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Amanda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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General
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Business cases in San Diego, California
Amanda takes business matters in San Diego, 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 Amanda agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Diego, California
Amanda takes general matters in San Diego, 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 Amanda agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in San Diego, California
Amanda takes insurance matters in San Diego, 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 Amanda agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Diego, California
Amanda takes litigation matters in San Diego, 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 Amanda agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Diego, California
Amanda takes personal injury matters in San Diego, 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 Amanda agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Amanda Macy Lorenz — business lawyer in San Diego
Amanda Macy Lorenz is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Insurance. Amanda has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cozen O'Connor.
Amanda Macy Lorenz is a lawyer practicing financial institution representations, commercial and civil litigation, coverage and 7 other areas of law. Amanda received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years. Amanda practices at Cozen O'Connor in San Diego, CA.
Amanda's approach to business cases
Amanda Macy Lorenz is a lawyer practicing financial institution representations, commercial and civil litigation, coverage and 7 other areas of law. Amanda received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years. Amanda practices at Cozen O'Connor in San Diego, CA.
The kind of cases Amanda takes
Amanda reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and insurance matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
J.D. · 2002
Pennsylvania State University
B.A. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Amanda's state bar admissions
Nevada
2013 · ACTIVE
California U.S. Dist
2009 · ACTIVE
Arizona
2002 · ACTIVE
Amanda studied at J.D. in Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University and B.A. in Pennsylvania State University.
Law school and academic background
Amanda completed J.D. in Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University and B.A. in Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Amanda runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Amanda's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Arizona Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
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Locations
Amanda Macy Lorenz's office in San Diego
Amanda's primary office is at 501 W. Broadway, Ste. 1610, San Diego, CA, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Amanda Macy Lorenz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Amanda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Amanda charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amanda'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; Amanda will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Amanda
Amanda discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Amanda confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Amanda's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Amanda Macy Lorenz
How much does it cost to hire Amanda for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Amanda walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Amanda offer a free consultation?
Amanda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amanda's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Amanda's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business 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. Amanda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Amanda take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Amanda 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 — Amanda 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 Amanda?
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. Amanda will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Amanda accepting new business clients right now?
Amanda's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Amanda handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 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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