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Extensive Counsel to California Insurers

For the past 22 years, GailAnn has provided coverage advice to her clients and represented them in coverage and bad faith litigation arising under personal and commercial lines policies. She has successfully represented her clients at the trial court and appellate court level. Having spent five years with a major insurance company, during which time she supervised the Special Investigation Unit for the States of Washington and Alaska, GailAnn understands both the legal and practical aspects of claims handling.   

Called-Upon Expert

As part of her comprehensive services to her clients, GailAnn provides training to claims personnel on legal issues including duty to defend, duty to settle, and handling defense of third party claims under a reservation of rights. She also provides training on good faith claims handling practices.

GailAnn has served as an expert witness on insurance matters for both plaintiffs and defendants. She regularly speaks to legal and insurance industry organizations about issues in insurance law.