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Insurance: Policyholder - California

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling stands as a powerhouse in the area of policyholder representation, with many of its practitioners being considered among the nation's finest. Consistently appointed by corporate giants around the world on their most high-stakes litigation, the team handles major matters such as environmental disasters, asbestos claims and mass torts. The firm is also notable for its experience in handling D&O disputes and cyber liability claims.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling represented Getaround in a professional negligence lawsuit against its former third-party administrator, Broadspire, for auto liability claims arising from rentals of vehicles through Getaround’s platform.

Strengths

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It's the best insurance practice group in California and probably in the country. The firm has very smart and sophisticated lawyers – an excellent group.

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Covington continues to be the leader. They were around at the foundation and formation of insurance coverage practice and still maintain that position.

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Notable Practitioners

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David B Goodwin
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David B Goodwin
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David Goodwin is a leading insurance coverage attorney who maintains a premier policyholder-side practice. He is regularly instructed by household-name clients on high-stakes disputes.
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Donald W Brown
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Donald W Brown
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Donald Brown is highly regarded for his insurance coverage practice and regularly acts for leading corporate clients. He has experience of handling a wide range of high-value and complex insurance coverage disputes, including those relating to environmental and product liability claims.

He's a brilliant strategist who is able to handle the most sophisticated insurance recovery matters.

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Martin H Myers
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Martin H Myers
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Martin Myers is relied upon by prominent policyholder clients for representation in coverage disputes on an international scale. He is particularly experienced in working with high-profile clients from the media and technology industries.
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Christine Saunders Haskett
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Christine Saunders Haskett
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Christine Saunders Haskett is noted for her expert handling of insurance coverage disputes, and is regularly called upon to represent policyholders in complex litigation and arbitrations. She has experience of acting in disputes concerning business interruption, property damage and bankruptcy, among other matters.
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René L. Siemens
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René L. Siemens
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René Siemens has experience in all manner of coverage disputes, including mass torts and environmental claims. His clients hail from a range of industry sectors, including education, sports and manufacturing.

René is an excellent resource and adviser. I have been lucky to have his counsel.

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Darren Teshima
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Darren Teshima
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Darren Teshima is noted for his adept handling of class action litigation and other complex insurance disputes. His broad expertise encompasses business interruption, liability claims, D&O coverage and cyber-related claims.

He is a longstanding and well-regarded coverage lawyer.

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Gretchen Hoff Varner
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Gretchen Hoff Varner
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Gretchen Hoff Varner has experience in handling a wide range of insurance coverage disputes. She is a well-regarded trial attorney and proficiently leads policyholders through litigation arising from data breaches and D&O disputes, among other matters.

Gretchen is an outstanding lawyer. She's practical, thoughtful and efficient.

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Rani Gupta
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Rani Gupta
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Rani Gupta is a highly regarded presence in the insurance industry, sought after for her policyholder-side expertise in complex coverage disputes. She has experience in handling product liability, general liability and business interruption-related claims, among others.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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David B Goodwin
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David B Goodwin
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Donald W Brown
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Donald W Brown
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Martin H Myers
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Martin H Myers
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Christine Saunders Haskett
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Christine Saunders Haskett
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René L. Siemens
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René L. Siemens
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Darren Teshima
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Darren Teshima
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Gretchen Hoff Varner
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Gretchen Hoff Varner
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Rani Gupta
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Rani Gupta
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