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About
Provided by David M Halbreich
Practice Areas
David chairs Reed Smith's Insurance Recovery Group. David has over 40 years of experience representing policyholder clients in a variety of industries seeking coverage for first-party property claims, aviation coverage claims, bankers professional liability claims, securities fraud claims, fiduciary liability claims, mortgage claims, asbestos and other toxic tort related claims, environmental/hazardous waste clean-up claims, product liability claims, professional malpractice claims, construction defect claims, earthquake damage claims, claims by former employees, and patent infringement claims.
In addition, his complex litigation experience includes a class action against a major technology company under Business and Professions Code § 17200; a worldwide franchise dispute with a major soft drink company; several cases involving complex breach of fiduciary duty claims involving trade secret, copyright and unfair competition issues.
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American College of Coverage Counsel; State Bar of California; American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Personal
The George Washington University Law School, 1983, J.D.; Binghamton University, State University of New York, 1980, B.A.
Chambers Review
USA
David Halbreich frequently represents policyholders in the manufacturing, financial services and construction industries among many others.
David Halbreich is widely recognized for his considerable expertise in representing policyholders in complex coverage disputes, often regarding fire and environmental damage, as well as buisness interruption claims. He is particularly noted for assisting clients in the financial services space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David is very knowledgeable and able to handle big-picture strategy and negotiations."
"He is always ready to step in and do the front-line work. He is always on my short list."
"David is very knowledgeable and able to handle big-picture strategy and negotiations."
"He is always ready to step in and do the front line work. He is always on my shortlist."
"David is very knowledgeable and able to handle big-picture strategy and negotiations."
"He is always ready to step in and do the front-line work. He is always on my short list."
"David is very knowledgeable and able to handle big-picture strategy and negotiations."
"He is always ready to step in and do the front line work. He is always on my shortlist."
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