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Insurance: Policyholder - California
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What the team is known for

Covington & Burling stands as a powerhouse in the area of policyholder representation, with many of its practitioners considered among the nation's finest. Consistently appointed by corporate giants around the world on their most high-stakes litigation, the team handles major matters such as environmental disasters, asbestos claims and mass torts. Also notable for its experience in handling D&O disputes and cyber liability claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling represented Major League Baseball and all 30 of its teams in a lawsuit against multiple insurers regarding insurance coverage for losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David B Goodwin
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David B Goodwin
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David Goodwin is a leading insurance coverage attorney who maintains a premier policyholder-side practice. He is regularly instructed by household-name clients on high-stakes disputes.

"David has encyclopedic knowledge of case law."

"He's a very smart intellectual."

Donald W Brown
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Donald W Brown
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Donald Brown is highly regarded for his insurance coverage practice and regularly acts for leading corporate clients. He has experience of handling a wide range of high-value and complex insurance coverage disputes, including those relating to environmental and product liability claims.

Martin H Myers
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Martin H Myers
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Martin Myers is relied upon by prominent policyholder clients for representation in coverage disputes on an international scale. He is particularly experienced in working with high-profile clients from the media and technology industries.

"We use him for our most difficult and sensitive disputes."

"Martin is experienced and smart, and has good judgment."

Christine Saunders Haskett
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Christine Saunders Haskett
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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.

"She's precise, effective, extremely knowledgeable, efficient and practical."

Darren Teshima
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Darren Teshima
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Darren Teshima is noted for his adept handling of class action litigation and other complex insurance disputes. His broad expertise encompasses business interruption, liability claims, D&O coverage and cyber-related claims.

Gretchen Hoff Varner
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Gretchen Hoff Varner
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Gretchen Hoff Varner has experience in handling a wide range of insurance coverage disputes. She is a well-regarded trial attorney, and proficiently leads policyholders through litigation arising from data breaches and D&O disputes, among other matters.

"She is responsive and proactive. We appreciate her candor and advice, and her strategic vision."

"She's a very accomplished trial lawyer."

René L. Siemens
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René L. Siemens
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René Siemens has experience in all manner of coverage disputes, including mass torts and environmental claims. His clients hail from a range of industry sectors, including education, sports and manufacturing.

"She is knowledgeable and tenacious."

Ranked Lawyers at
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David B Goodwin
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David B Goodwin
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Donald W Brown
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Donald W Brown
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Martin H Myers
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Martin H Myers
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Christine Saunders Haskett
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Christine Saunders Haskett
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Darren Teshima
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Darren Teshima
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Gretchen Hoff Varner
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Gretchen Hoff Varner
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René L. Siemens
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René L. Siemens
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