Mr. Mr. Peter Soares, Insurance Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Internet, and IP
AssociateatDentons US LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing insurance in San Francisco since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admissions
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Mr. Peter Soares is an associate based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Internet, and IP. Mr. has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons US LLP.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Internet · IP
- Handles Insurance, Internet, and IP matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mr. Peter Soares: Mr. Peter Soares is an associate based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Internet, and IP. Mr. has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons US LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Mr. Peter Soares
Peter concentrates on insurance, internet, ip, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Peter handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Internet
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IP
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Securities
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Insurance cases in San Francisco, California
Peter 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 Peter agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in San Francisco, California
Peter takes internet 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 Peter agrees to represent you.
IP cases in San Francisco, California
Peter takes ip 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 Peter agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in San Francisco, California
Peter takes securities 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 Peter agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Mr. Peter Soares — Over 26 years of California insurance experience
Mr. Peter Soares is an associate based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Internet, and IP. Mr. has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons US LLP.
Mr Peter Soares is a lawyer practicing information security, internet, insurance coverage litigation and 1 other area of law. Peter received a M.A. degree from Graduate Faculty o in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years. Peter practices at Dentons US LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location.
Peter's approach to insurance cases
Mr Peter Soares is a lawyer practicing information security, internet, insurance coverage litigation and 1 other area of law. Peter received a M.A. degree from Graduate Faculty o in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years. Peter practices at Dentons US LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location.
Clients Peter works with
Peter reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, internet, and ip matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Mr. Peter Soares's legal education and bar admissions
Hastings College of Law, University of California
J.D. · 1999
Graduate Faculty o
M.A. McGill · 1995
Jurisdictions
Peter's state bar admissions
New York
2010 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2009 · ACTIVE
Arizona
2009 · ACTIVE
California
2000 · ACTIVE
Peter studied at J.D. in Hastings College of Law, University of California and M.A. McGill in Graduate Faculty o.
Law school and academic background
Peter completed J.D. in Hastings College of Law, University of California and M.A. McGill in Graduate Faculty o. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Peter runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Mr. Peter Soares's office in San Francisco
Peter's primary office is at Spear Tower, 24th Fl., One Market Plz., San Francisco, CA, 94105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dentons US LLP
Spear Tower, 24th Fl., One Market Plz.
San Francisco, CA 94105
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How to hire Mr. Peter Soares — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Peter usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Peter charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peter'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; Peter 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 Peter
Peter 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. Peter confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Peter'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 Mr. Peter Soares
How much does it cost to hire Peter for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Peter walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Peter offer a free consultation?
Peter charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peter's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Peter'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. Peter gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Peter take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Peter 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 — Peter 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 Peter?
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. Peter will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Peter accepting new insurance clients right now?
Peter's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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