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Demian Oksenendler
Demian Oksenendler

Demián Oksenendler has dedicated over two decades to fighting for clients in insurance coverage and bad faith cases, a practice that represents his true passion and comprises 75% of his work. Since earning his California license in 2004, Demián has also championed personal injury victims and handled complex civil litigation matters. Demián’s journey began at UC Berkeley, where he studied Political Economy of Industrial Societies, before pursuing his J.D. at U.C. Law, San Francisco (formerly U.C. Hastings). Demián’s commitment to excellence showed early—he earned multiple academic honors including CALI Excellence Awards and Witkin Awards, participated actively in moot court competition, and contributed to the law journal, experiences that shaped his approach to advocacy.

Licensed to practice before courts throughout California and the Ninth Circuit, Demián Oksenendler brings his courtroom experience to bear on the most challenging cases. His peers have recognized this dedication through inclusion in Super Lawyers, along with the coveted Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. Beyond individual recognition, he believes strongly in advancing the profession and serves on the Executive Committee of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, while maintaining active memberships in organizations like the American Association for Justice and Consumer Attorneys of California.

As a bilingual attorney fluent in English and Spanish, Demián takes pride in serving California’s diverse communities. Mr. Oksenendler values mentorship and professional growth through his involvement with the Lawyers Club of San Francisco and the American Inns of Court, believing that the legal profession is strengthened when attorneys support one another’s development and uphold the highest ethical standards.

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Oksenendler Law
Business Type:
  • Attorney, Legal Help
State:
  • California
Specialty:
  • Homeowners Property Damage Claims
  • Insurance Law
  • Liability Claims, Duty to Defend
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Measure of Indemnity for State Farm Replacement Cost Policy

We suffered a fire last year that led to the partial loss of our home. Repairs have not started because we are arguing with our insurance company about the settlement amount and the extent of the damage. We have a replacement cost policy that makes…

Demian Oksenendler answered 3 years ago • Replacement Cost Value / Actual Cash Value • California
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Getting interest we’re entitled to from mortgage bank

We’re in California and had a total loss wildfire event in 2021. We closed out our settlement account with the mortgage company back in January, and I’ve been trying to get the interest we’re owed ever since, with no luck. I found the article on…

Demian Oksenendler answered 3 years ago • Mortgage Issues • California
1047 views1 answers
Storage and teardown owed

Hello, This is a California Claim…I’m a claimant that was rear-ended. I only carry liability on my policy so my insurance isn’t helping me. My car has been deemed a total loss. The other party’s insurance company made me a settlement offer, but they haven’t…

Demian Oksenendler answered 3 years ago • Coverage Question • California
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Home insurance raised premium 10 fold without notice

Hello, We are refusing to pay the remaining premium for our home insurance after the insurance company raised it 10 fold ($1800 to $9500+!). We received no communication regarding this raise so we were unaware and continued paying 2 months into the new premium via…

Demian Oksenendler answered 4 years ago • Communication Delays • California
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