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Insurance: Insurer - California
What the Team is Known For
Bullivant Houser Bailey PC has an established presence on the West Coast where it represents insurers in high value disputes including umbrella and excess liability and extra-contractual litigation. It has strong expertise in builder's risk, auto insurance and first-party property claims as well as a niche specialty in marine insurance. The team is also adept at advising insurers on regulatory matters and fields advocates experienced in trial, mediation and arbitration settings.
Strengths
They are excellent, go-to attorneys.
This is a firm I can trust with a lot of different types of matters.
Bullivant Houser Bailey is absolutely my go-to for extremely complex matters. The team has a great grasp of the law and can articulate this in court.
Work Highlights
Bullivant Houser Bailey PC represented Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty in insurance litigation arising from the destruction of the Calistoga Ranch Resort in the Napa Valley in the 2020 'Glass Fire'.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Downs is highly sought after by insurance carriers for his capabilities in a number of areas, including construction liability and bad faith claims. He regularly intervenes in matters arising from wildfire damage.
He has very strong knowledge of the law and regulations, which he can articulate in court.
I wish there were four of him.
Andrew is a go-to lawyer who can handle the most unusual cases and adversaries with constant aplomb.