Margaret is a partner in the Insurance Recovery Group, where she advises clients on a variety of insurance issues. She is an experienced litigator and has worked on a wide range of coverage disputes. Margaret has actively participated in all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation ADR to cross-examinations at trial. Her insurance experience includes representing clients in disputes involving D&O, EPL, CGL, property, and mortgage insurance, among others. Margaret also maintains an active pro bono practice and has successfully represented clients in special immigrant juvenile status and asylum proceedings.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Successfully defended hospitality entity against multiple motions to dismiss in COVID-19 litigation over nine-figure insurance claim
Represented mortgage servicers in a number of disputes with mortgage insurers over claims stemming from the Great Recession
Represented a variety of entities, both public and private, in environmental coverage disputes with losses ranging up to the eight figures and often involving historic insurance programs
Successfully defended hospitality entity against multiple motions to dismiss in COVID-19 litigation over nine-figure insurance claim
Represented mortgage servicers in a number of disputes with mortgage insurers over claims stemming from the Great Recession
Represented a variety of entities, both public and private, in environmental coverage disputes with losses ranging up to the eight figures and often involving historic insurance programs
Successfully defeated insurer subrogation action, seeking to recover seven figure payment, on motion for summary judgment
Recognitions
- Winner of 2025 Business Insurance Break Out Award
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch list for Insurance Law, 2023-2025, and for Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
Credentials
Education
Education
- Notre Dame Law School, 2015, J.D., magna cum laude
- University of San Francisco, 2010, B.A., cum laude
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- California
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Central District of California
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of California
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