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As a partner in the Insurance Recovery Group, Doug has represented policyholders in coverage disputes since 1995. He has experience litigating and resolving disputes involving commercial/comprehensive general liability, directors and officers, fiduciary, crime, employment practices, first party property, mortgage insurance, aviation, and media and entertainment policies.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Michael McClain et al. v. Sav-On Drugs et al., (California consumer class action involving sales tax on diabetic products); 6 Cal.5th 951 (2019)
Teleflex Medical Incorp. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. (coverage for settlement of false advertising claims); 851 F.3d 976 (9th Cir. 2017)
Bank of America, N.A. v. Old Republic Ins. Co. (coverage for defaulted mortgages); Case No. 3:10-cv-553 (W.D.N.C. 2014)
Experience
Michael McClain et al. v. Sav-On Drugs et al., (California consumer class action involving sales tax on diabetic products); 6 Cal.5th 951 (2019)
Teleflex Medical Incorp. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. (coverage for settlement of false advertising claims); 851 F.3d 976 (9th Cir. 2017)
Bank of America, N.A. v. Old Republic Ins. Co. (coverage for defaulted mortgages); Case No. 3:10-cv-553 (W.D.N.C. 2014)
Recognitions
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® (Insurance Law), 2026–2027; previously recognized for Commercial Litigation, 2013–2023
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of San Francisco School of Law, 1991, J.D., cum laude
- Colorado College, 1986, B.A., cum laude
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- California
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit
- All State and Federal Courts - California
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Director, Los Angeles County Bar Foundation, 2009-2014
- Member, American College of Coverage Counsel
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