213.437.4000 | Los Angeles
cdiaz@archernorris.com

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Education

  • University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, J.D., 1979
  • Pitzer College, Claremont, B.A., cum laude, 1975

Admissions

  • State Bar of California, 1979

Memberships

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated

 

Practices

Charles R. Diaz

Partner

A problem-solver with more than 20 years legal experience, Charles R. Diaz combines a keen understanding of the law with a fierce commitment to defending his clients’ interests. Understanding that litigation is not always the best solution, he is recognized by his peers as a skilled and resourceful litigation lawyer.

Defending Insurers in Bad Faith, Coverage Disputes and E&O Cases

In his insurance coverage and litigation practice, Chuck represents major insurance companies and their insureds in complex coverage including insurance bad faith, environmental coverage, errors and omissions, general liability, excess liability coverage and reinsurance matters. 

He advises clients regarding underwriting, policy language and the coordination of the defense of complex cases involving coverage and liability matters. Chuck also provides coverage analysis and opinions to insurance carriers and assists in drafting policy language. He has counseled on CGL, umbrella and excess policy language, endorsements concerning punitive damages, exclusions for MTBE, Fen-Phen, and tobacco, specific product exclusions, UMBI waivers, and e-commerce coverage.

Experienced in Complex Toxic Tort and Environmental Litigation

Defending insurance carriers in significant toxic tort and environmental contamination actions is another key practice area for Chuck. 

Chuck also advises and represents clients in complex litigation, including product liability, construction litigation, professional liability, business and real estate matters.

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