Robert Edwin Paterson, Personal Injury Attorney in Tiburon, California
Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Tiburon, CA
Practicing personal injury in Tiburon since 1978.
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- Years practicing
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Robert Edwin Paterson is an attorney based in Tiburon, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Robert has over 48 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Tiburon, CA
- Experience
- over 48 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Tiburon, CA.
- Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Robert Edwin Paterson: Robert Edwin Paterson is an attorney based in Tiburon, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Robert has over 48 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Robert Edwin Paterson
Robert concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Tiburon, California
Robert takes personal injury matters in Tiburon, 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Tiburon, California
Robert takes product liability matters in Tiburon, 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Robert Edwin Paterson — Over 48 years of California personal injury experience
Robert Edwin Paterson is an attorney based in Tiburon, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Robert has over 48 years of legal experience.
Robert Edwin Paterson is a lawyer practicing mass toxic tort defense, products liability defense. Robert received a B.A. degree from Golden Gate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years. Robert practices in Tiburon, CA.
Working with Robert on a personal injury matter
Robert Edwin Paterson is a lawyer practicing mass toxic tort defense, products liability defense. Robert received a B.A. degree from Golden Gate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years. Robert practices in Tiburon, CA.
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Tiburon and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Robert Edwin Paterson's legal education and bar admissions
University of San Francisco
J.D. · 1978
Golden Gate University
B.A. Business · 1974
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
California
1978 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.A. Business in Golden Gate University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.A. Business in Golden Gate University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Robert Edwin Paterson's office in Tiburon
Robert's primary office is at 35 Corinthian Ct Apt 32, Tiburon, CA, 94920-1742. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert Edwin Paterson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Tiburon, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert Edwin Paterson
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Tiburon?
Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Tiburon, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
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