Christopher Clemenson

Practice Areas

Christopher advises his insurance company clients on first-party and third-party coverage matters, including claims of insurance bad faith. He advises clients on a variety of coverage issues, including those involving: construction defects; professional liability; “Coverage B” claims, including claims for patent, trademark and trade name infringement; clergy misconduct; business interruption claims; and environmental contamination. Chris also counsels excess insurers regarding their unique rights and obligations in situations involving numerous insureds and claimants.

Chris also has significant experience in complex litigation, including general commercial litigation, construction defect litigation, personal injury defense (including product and premises liability), and defense of governmental and religious institutions. While experienced in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, Chris vigorously defends his clients and has achieved positive jury verdicts and summary judgments dismissals in both state and federal courts.

Chris has been named to The Best Lawyers in America in the category of Insurance Law and has been awarded the AV Preeminent® Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Career

Member, Global Insurance Department, Cozen O’Connor

Professional Memberships

• Colorado Bar Association

• Defense Research Institute

• Denver Bar Association

• Washington State Bar Association

Personal

University of Washington, School of Law J.D., 1997

University of Denver, B.S.B.A., 1993