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Atty. Paul William Sugarman

Atty. Paul William Sugarman

Paul William Sugarman is a lawyer practicing commercial, products liability, insurance coverage litigation. Paul received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul William Sugarman at a glance

Paul William Sugarman is a business, product liability, and insurance attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1975) and Harvard University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul William Sugarman is a lawyer practicing commercial, products liability, insurance coverage litigation
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Paul practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul William Sugarman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul William Sugarman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

Paul William Sugarman is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Paul William Sugarman is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 San Francisco 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul William Sugarman

Where is Paul William Sugarman's law office located?
Paul William Sugarman's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul William Sugarman handle?
Paul William Sugarman focuses on business, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul William Sugarman practiced law?
Paul William Sugarman has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Paul William Sugarman go to law school?
Paul William Sugarman earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact Paul William Sugarman for a consultation?
You can contact Paul William Sugarman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Paul William Sugarman received?
Paul William Sugarman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1975
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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