Specializes in:
Member of insurance coverage practice group. Specializes in resolution of insurance contract disputes, including litigation; the analysis of coverage of existing contracts; and recommendation on coverage issues. Also specializes in environmental liability, products liability (both chemical and vehicle) and mass tort liability, general commercial litigation and construction defect. Has extensive experience with insurance policies in the commercial context, both national and local.

Education and Certifications:
University of California at Berkeley (B.A., History, 1974); University of California at Berkeley Law School - Boalt Hall (J.D., 1978).

Court Affiliations:
California State Courts; Federal District Courts; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Tax Court, United States Court of Federal Claims.

Member of:
Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Association of Business Trial Lawyers.

Publications and Lectures:
Addressed a number of carrier audiences on a wide variety of first and third party coverage topics.

Representative Matters:

Has played a role in a number of California Supreme Court decisions affecting insurance law:

• State of California v. Allstate Ins. Co. (2009)
• Essex Ins. Co. v. Five Star Dye House, Inc. (2006)
• Powerine Oil Co., Inc. v. Superior Court (2005)
• County of San Diego v. Ace Property & Casualty Ins. Co. (2005)
• Scottsdale Ins. Co. v. MV Transportation (2005)
  

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