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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 15:12:37+00:00

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California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts; U.S. District Court, Colorado.
California Supreme Court cases include Delgado v. Interinsurance (2009) [accident requirement]; Crawford v. Weather Shield (2008) [duty to defend]; Acosta v. Glenfed (2005) [statute of limitation]; Rosen v. State Farm (2003) [public policy]; Jimenez v. Superior Court (2002) [strict liability]; Aas v. Superior Court (2000) [property damage]. Appellate cases include EMC v. Philadelphia Ins. (2008) [supplementary payments]; Safeco v. Superior Court (2006) [burden of proof]; Travelers v. Century (2004) [other insurance]; SDR v. AISLIC (2004)[litigation exclusion]; Maryland v. Nationwide (1998) [additional insurer duty to defend]; Maryland v. National (1996) [progressive damage]; Fireman’s Fund v. Aetna (1990) [manifestation].
Originally a claims adjuster, began practicing insurance coverage in San Diego in 1987. Insurance practice has involved the commercial and personal property and casualty insurance including property and liability, business litigation, construction defect, intellectual property and environmental claims. Has represented insurers, public entities, health care organizations, trade associations, businesses, individuals and non-profit entities. Has lectured with organizations including the San Diego Bar Association, MC Consultants, West Coast Casualty and the Property Loss Research Bureau. Co-author of “California Liability Insurance Practice: Claims and Litigation” (CEB); and “California Construction Defect Litigation” (2nd ed., “First Party Coverage”).
Supporter of Rady Children’s Hospital and KPBS. Member, San Diego Tae Kwon Do Association (Kukkiwon); San Diego Antique Motorcycle Association.
Born Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, moved to San Diego 1983. Married 27 years to wife Jennifer. Two adult children, Nathan and Melissa.

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