The Defense Litigation Group provides litigation representation and legal advice throughout the state of Washington in the areas of Personal Injury, Construction Defect, Environmental, Insurance Coverage, Professional Negligence, Products Liability and Employment. Many major insurance companies look to us to defend their policyholders, and we also represent companies, governmental entities and individuals.

We are skilled at investigating and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the cases being brought against entities, insurance companies or their insureds and in preparing cases for trial. You can rely on our legal expertise to guide you with your case through trial

We provide defense representation in simple and complex matters, including:

We have been asked to represent the insureds of Pemco, Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, Federated Insurance Company, The State Farm Insurance Companies, Century Indemnity Insurance, 21st Century Insurance and The Hartford. We represent many entities in litigation matters including Albertsons, Dow Chemical, City of Tacoma, Dana Corporation, Pacific Lutheran University, Allied Van Lines, Service Master, Mountain View Dairy and Time Oil. We also represent insurers, including State Farm and Pemco, in direct claims, in coverage and in bad faith matters. These companies recognize the quality of our representation and our reputation for thorough and detailed case preparation including trial, post-trial and appellate work.

Our trial expertise is the hallmark of our firm and our strength. We pride ourselves on skilled, aggressive representation that gives our clients the best possible results but, at the same time, is cost effective. From professional malpractice to defense of an auto accident, we treat each client with individual attention and diligently prepare each case.

The largest portion of our caseload is in the area of insurance defense litigation. We have developed broad expertise in this area and we know the ins and outs of defense litigation. We have contacts with the experts you need to prove your side of the case and we know how to present an effective defense. Our attorneys are experienced negotiators and seasoned trial attorneys who have taken many cases to successful jury verdicts. Our firm is often selected for defense of complex and high-risk cases. Our size and experience allows for the close relationship and experienced team required to successfully handle such cases. We also provide timely and succinct coverage opinions to both primary and excess insurance companies and, when necessary, litigate declaratory judgment actions in state and federal courts across the state of Washington.

We offer our clients outstanding representation in virtually all aspects of litigation and alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration. Our attorneys have the highest academic and professional qualifications, and we have the experience to make a difference in your case. Contact us to set up an initial consultation or to discuss questions regarding our Defense Practice. We want to help you with your legal issues and litigation services.

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