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Christine Saunders Haskett

Christine Saunders Haskett

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Christine Haskett is a trial lawyer who represents insurance policyholders in litigation, arbitration, and claims disputes with commercial insurance carriers. Christine’s practice encompasses almost every type of insurance coverage dispute, with special focus on property and business interruption insurance, asbestos and other long-tail liabilities, construction defect claims, and representations and warranties, E&O, and D&O insurance. She frequently litigates nine-figure claims on behalf of corporate policyholders. She has a chemical engineering background, which gives her special expertise in insurance cases involving the chemical, oil, and manufacturing industries.

Career

Prior to law school, Christine worked as a Process Engineer for Shell Oil Company.

Professional Memberships

Christine is a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of United Policyholders, a consumer advocacy group dedicated to advancing the interests of insurance policyholders.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Policyholder - California

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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  • I respect Christine a lot, she's very knowledgeable.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA
  • Christine is great to work with, very responsive, and she knows her area of law.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA
  • Christine is a very sophisticated policyholder side advocate.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA
  • Christine is an excellent lawyer.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA

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