Atty. Frederick Alan Patterson
Frederick Alan Patterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense. Frederick received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Insurance Defense Attorney · Serving Oakland, CA · 51+ Years Experience
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About Frederick Alan Patterson at a Glance
Frederick Alan Patterson is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Stratman Patterson And Hunter. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Occidental College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick Alan Patterson
- Frederick Alan Patterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense
- Frederick received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Frederick practices at Stratman, Patterson & Hunter in Oakland, CA
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Frederick Alan Patterson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick Alan Patterson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oakland.
Insurance Law in Oakland
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Oakland
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Oakland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oakland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Oakland Choose Frederick Alan Patterson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Frederick Alan Patterson's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick Alan Patterson brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Frederick Alan Patterson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Oakland
A Oakland-based practice means Frederick Alan Patterson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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