Andrew J. King

Andrew J. King provides advice and counseling on insurance coverage and indemnification issues arising from a variety of insurance products and risk-transfer arrangements.  He utilizes his extensive experience evaluating, litigating, and resolving coverage disputes to deliver cost-effective, pragmatic guidance on complex claims.  Andrew works with all parties to resolve claims involving insurance coverage issues through negotiation and mediation. Where necessary, he also litigates coverage-related actions on behalf of insurers in state and federal court.

Representative MATters:

As coverage counsel:

Complex Commercial General Liability claims

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance

Commercial Property Insurance

Commercial Auto Insurance

Excess and Commercial Umbrella Insurance

Environmental insurance claims

Marine Insurance (Cargo/MGL)

As litigation counsel:

Declaratory Judgment Actions

Breach of contract and “bad-faith” litigation

Equitable contribution claims

Insurance industry class-action litigation

Contractual indemnity claims

General business litigation

ADMISSIONS:

State Bar of California

All U.S. District Courts in California

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

EDUCATION:

University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2007)

University of York, England (2000; with first class honors)