How much does it cost to hire Caitlin for a legal case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Caitlin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Caitlin offer a free consultation?

Caitlin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Caitlin's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Caitlin's current terms during booking.

How long do legal cases in California typically take?

Simple legal 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. Caitlin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Caitlin take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

Caitlin 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 — Caitlin 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 Caitlin?

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. Caitlin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Caitlin accepting new legal clients right now?

Caitlin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Caitlin Woods — Attorney in San Francisco, California

Over 5 years of legal practice

PartneratLieff Cabraser Heimann And Bernstein Llp

San Francisco, CA

Practicing law in San Francisco since 2021.

5+: Years practicing
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Caitlin Woods is a partner based in San Francisco, CA. Caitlin has over 5 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff Cabraser Heimann And Bernstein Llp.

Based in: San Francisco, CA
Experience: over 5 years
Known for: legal services

Over 5 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

Caitlin Woods, legal attorney serving San Francisco

Caitlin Woods is a partner based in San Francisco, CA. Caitlin has over 5 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff Cabraser Heimann And Bernstein Llp. Caitlin works from San Francisco, California and takes on legal matters across the region.

Caitlin Woods is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s San Francisco office. She has worked on sexual abuse, personal injury, civil rights, employment, and antitrust matters, and focuses primarily on mass torts.

Caitlin has been a member of Plaintiffs’ leadership and trial teams in multiple coordinated proceedings in the Northern District of California, including the JUUL e-cigarette MDL, the Uber passenger sexual assault MDL, the social media adolescent addiction MDL, and the Roblox child sexual exploitation MDL.

Before practicing law, Caitlin worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. as a congressional aide to then-House Democratic Whip, Steny H. Hoyer.

Publications & Presentations

•Speaker, “Uber Sex Assault” HarrisMartin MDL Conference, September 2024
•Panelist, “Tricks for Tricky Issues in Sex Abuse/Assault Cases,” CAOC Sonoma Travel Seminar, March 2024
•Panelist, “Associate Perspective on Mass Litigation,” Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts Park City, Utah Conference, February 2024
•Speaker, “Juul MDL,” San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Ski and CLE Program, January 2023

In the News

•January 2, 2026
Caitlin Woods Named a Firm Partner for 2026
•June 30, 2025
28 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
•November 18, 2024
Lieff Cabraser JUUL Litigation Team Wins CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year Award
•September 17, 2024
Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Organize and Speak at September 25 HarrisMartin MDL Conference in Nashville
•March 8, 2024
Caitlin Woods to Speak at CAOC Seminar Panel on “Tricky Issues in Sex Abuse/Assault Cases”

Awards

•“Rising Star for Northern California,” Super Lawyers, 2025
•“Consumer Attorney of the Year,” Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), 2024

Clients Caitlin works with

Caitlin reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Caitlin studied and practices

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
J.D. High · 2020
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. High · 2015

Jurisdictions

Caitlin's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court,
2021 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court Of Appeal
2021 · ACTIVE
California
2021 · ACTIVE

Caitlin studied at J.D. High in University of California, Berkeley, School of Law and B.A. High in University of California, Berkeley.

Law school and academic background

Caitlin completed J.D. High in University of California, Berkeley, School of Law and B.A. High in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Caitlin runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Caitlin Woods's office in San Francisco

Caitlin's primary office is at Embarcadero Center West, 275 Battery Street, 29th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lieff Cabraser Heimann And Bernstein Llp

Embarcadero Center West, 275 Battery Street, 29th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Caitlin Woods — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Caitlin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Caitlin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Caitlin'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; Caitlin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in San Francisco, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal 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 Caitlin

Caitlin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal 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. Caitlin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Caitlin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Caitlin Woods

How much does it cost to hire Caitlin for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Caitlin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Caitlin offer a free consultation?
Caitlin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Caitlin's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Caitlin's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in California typically take?
Simple legal 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. Caitlin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Caitlin take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Caitlin 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 — Caitlin 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 Caitlin?
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. Caitlin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Caitlin accepting new legal clients right now?
Caitlin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.