Joseph Dittman is a licensed Texas public adjuster, certified insurance appraiser, insurance umpire, and expert witness. He writes and reviews the articles on San Marcos Public Adjuster to give homeowners and business owners in San Marcos, Hays County, and nearby Central Texas communities clear and accurate information about property insurance claims.
Background
Joseph has worked on several sides of the property claims process:
- Carrier-side adjusting: handling claims for insurers, including how they scope and price a loss.
- Public adjusting: representing policyholders in documenting, presenting, and negotiating their claims.
- Appraisal: serving as a certified insurance appraiser when the amount of a loss is in dispute.
- Umpire work: serving as the neutral umpire who settles differences between appraisers.
- Expert witness support: assisting on property insurance disputes.
- Construction: hands-on building experience that informs how he reads damage and reviews repair estimates.
Types of losses
His claim experience includes residential and commercial property, storm, hail, wind, water, fire, hurricane, and catastrophe losses. Read more about how these claims work on the services page, including hail damage claims, insurance estimate review, and insurance appraisal.
Licensing and company
San Marcos Public Adjuster is a public adjusting service of Rise Public Adjusting LLC, licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance (license #3356839). As a public adjuster, Joseph represents the insured only. He is not an attorney and does not give legal advice; readers with legal questions should consult a Texas attorney.
How the articles are written
- Checked against Texas law. Guides are reviewed against the Texas Insurance Code and Texas Department of Insurance resources, with links to official sources.
- Verified local weather. References to San Marcos and Hays County storms come from NOAA's Storm Events Database, National Weather Service summaries, and FEMA records, not hearsay. See the San Marcos storm history.
- No promises. Coverage depends on the policy and the facts, so the articles avoid guarantees.
- Dated updates. Each article shows when it was published and last updated.
Want to contact Joseph directly? Email jditt@risepublicadjusting.com. Spot something that needs correcting? Email info@sanmarcospublicadjuster.com. Have a question about your own claim? A Free Claim Review is the fastest way to share photos and documents, or call +1 (832) 503-5866. You can also read more about San Marcos Public Adjuster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joseph Dittman a licensed public adjuster?
Yes. Joseph Dittman is a licensed Texas public adjuster. San Marcos Public Adjuster is a public adjusting service of Rise Public Adjusting LLC, Texas Department of Insurance license #3356839. Anyone can check adjuster licenses through TDI's online lookup.
What does an insurance appraiser or umpire do?
Many property policies include an appraisal clause for disagreements over the amount of a loss. Each side names an appraiser, and the two appraisers choose an umpire who resolves the items they cannot agree on. Joseph has worked in both roles, so he has seen disputed claims evaluated from more than one seat at the table.
How can I ask Joseph about my claim?
Call +1 (832) 503-5866, email info@sanmarcospublicadjuster.com, or submit a Free Claim Review. There is no cost and no obligation.
