Maximizing the value of your insurance investments
Policyholders across a wide array of industries turn to us to manage their risk and defend them in disputes with their insurers.
Recognized as among one of the nation’s leading firms by Chambers USA, we’re proud of reputation of maintaining one of the most comprehensive pro-policyholder insurance coverage practices in the Pacific Northwest.
We work with clients of all sizes – ranging from large corporations and public sector entities to company officers and directors – to maximize the value of their insurance investments, both when attaining coverage and after claims are made. When disputes arise, our attorneys are adept at resolving issues with pre-litigation strategies and have a proven track record in defending clients at trial in both federal and state courts.
Our team’s reach is national, and we’re well-equipped to handle diverse and complex insurance issues, no matter where our clients do business. We’ve successfully represented clients in insurance matters across the country, including in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Wyoming and Washington. Additionally, we’ve advised clients in cross-border matters, including cases in Guam and British Columbia, Canada, giving our practice a truly expansive scope.
Clients look to us for guidance in the following areas:
- Bad faith, IFCA and Consumer Protection Act
- Construction defect claims
- Cyber risk (including data breach coverage)
- Directors and officers liability
- Due diligence in business transactions
- Employee dishonesty claims
- Employee practice liability
- Errors and omissions claims
- Excess and umbrella liability
- Commercial and general liability (including property, bodily and personal injury)
- Insurance issues involving bankruptcy and insolvency; sports, media and entertainment law; and intellectual property
- Insurance policy review, analysis and risk management counseling
- Marine insurance
- Professional liability
- Property damage and business interruption claims
- Toxic tort and environmental claims
Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Top Firms in 2026 Chambers USA Guide: 34 Attorneys and 15 Practices Ranked
6.4.26
Tom Ahearne Moderates WSBA ‘Speak Up for Justice, Washington!’ Program in Tacoma
3.26.26
Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Top Firms in 2025 Chambers USA Guide; 26 Attorneys and 13 Practices Ranked
6.5.25
Jay Donovan Admitted to American College of Coverage Counsel
5.8.25
“Role of Personal Counsel in Litigated Matters,” 2026 Annual Insurance Law Update CLE
5.8.26
“General Session,” 2022 WASA Spring Conference for Small Schools Leaders
3.22.22
“Your Loss Meets Their Self-Insurance and Other Awkward Encounters – Lease Issues Raised by High Deductibles, Retained Risk and Self-Insurance,” ICSC U.S. Law Conference
10.14.20
2019 Insurance Coverage Legal Update: Safeguarding Your Operations With Insurance
11.12.19
New Reporting Requirements for Critical Infrastructure and Businesses
3.17.22
It Pays to be Small: New Guidance Gives PPP Loans under $2 Million a Safe Harbor
5.13.20
New Government Guidance Clarifies PPP Loan Eligibility, Promises Enforcement
5.1.20
Paycheck Protection Program: SBA Guidance and Application Available
4.1.20
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