Craig Walker Brunet

Craig Walker Brunet, Insurance Attorney in San Francisco, California

Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation

Senior Litigation CounselatThe Miller Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Practicing insurance in San Francisco since 1983.

43+
Years practicing
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Craig Walker Brunet is a senior litigation counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Craig has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Miller Law Firm.

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San Francisco, CA
Experience
over 43 years
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Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from San Francisco, CA.
  • Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Craig Walker Brunet: Craig Walker Brunet is a senior litigation counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Craig has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Miller Law Firm.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Craig takes on

Craig concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in San Francisco, California

Craig 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 Craig agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Francisco, California

Craig 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 Craig agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Craig Walker Brunet — insurance lawyer in San Francisco

Craig Walker Brunet is a senior litigation counsel based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Craig has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Miller Law Firm.

Craig Brunet is a 33 year seasoned trial attorney with extensive litigation experience over a wide range of legal areas, including residential and commercial construction defects, first and third-party insurance issues, and bad faith litigation. Craig’s lengthy career includes the handling of over 2,000 cases arising from the Northridge Earthquake, including difficult insurance matters.

Craig’s vast experience includes SB 800 claims with homeowner’s associations, property management companies, builders, and insurers, involving damage and defects to multi-family housing, and high rise residential structures.

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS

Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO)Community Associations Institute (CAI)California Association of Community Managers (CACM)Friends of Institute Real Estate Management (IREM)

Craig's approach to insurance cases

Craig Brunet is a 33 year seasoned trial attorney with extensive litigation experience over a wide range of legal areas, including residential and commercial construction defects, first and third-party insurance issues, and bad faith litigation. Craig’s lengthy career includes the handling of over 2,000 cases arising from the Northridge Earthquake, including difficult insurance matters. Craig’s…

Clients Craig works with

Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

    J.D. · 1983

  • Loyola Marymount University

    B.A. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Craig's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1984 · ACTIVE

  • Nevada

    1984 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1983 · ACTIVE

Craig studied at J.D. in University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and B.A. in Loyola Marymount University.

Law school and academic background

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

Affiliations

Craig's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California State Bar of Nevada Association of Southern California Defense Counsel American Association for Justice

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Locations

Craig Walker Brunet's office in San Francisco

Craig's primary office is at 595 Pacific Avenue, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94133. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

The Miller Law Firm

595 Pacific Avenue, Fourth Floor

San Francisco, CA 94133

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Hiring guide

How to hire Craig Walker Brunet — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig'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; Craig 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 Craig

Craig 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. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Craig'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 Craig Walker Brunet

  • How much does it cost to hire Craig for a insurance case?

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

  • Does Craig offer a free consultation?

    Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Craig'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. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Craig 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 — Craig 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 Craig?

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

  • Is Craig accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Craig'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

Craig 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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