Insurance Defense

Professional Arizona Insurance Defense Attorneys

Dessaules Law Group handles all sides of insurance coverage disputes and insurance defense law. Our dedicated attorneys provide insurance defense litigation in Arizona and California. Our experienced attorneys have successfully resolved countless insurance disputes by way of negotiation, mediation, litigation, trial, and arbitration.

We know that dispute resolution can take many forms, and we work efficiently to establish a strong strategy that’s based on your goals as well as your budget. We work hard to prevent costly and time-consuming litigation, but we won’t hesitate to pursue justice through the court system. We take the necessary steps to ensure a positive outcome for our clients and their insurance carriers.

In addition to representing our clients in court, we are also experienced in professional and business compliance requirements before licensing boards and other government agencies, bringing you comprehensive insurance defense.

If you’re looking for an insurance defense attorney in Arizona or California, Dessaules Law Group is the name you can trust. Get in touch today to schedule a consultation with one of our professional insurance defense lawyers.

Insurance Defense Lawyer: Areas of Practices

As one of the top insurance defense law firms in Arizona, the team at Dessaules has experience handling insurance defense law across a variety of areas, including:

Employment Practices Liability (EPL)

We handle disputes from both the employer and the employee perspective. In cases where an EPL disagreement becomes subject to an insurance claim, you can rest assured that we’re ready to launch an investigation immediately. Our highly experienced team is skilled in seeking proper resolution through litigation, negotiation, or settlement.

We routinely handle employment practice matters relating to the following:

• Discrimination/ Title VII

• Employee contract disputes

• Non-compete agreements

• Retaliation

• Sexual harassment

• Trade secrets

• Wage and hour claims

• Whistle blower lawsuits

• Wrongful termination

We are also experienced in disputes involving the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Professional Liability

Our extensive experience in liability claims extends to professional liability matters involving real estate agents, contractors, mortgage professionals, healthcare providers, and business executives.

We often represent professionals in licensing disputes with Arizona state boards and agencies, including the following:

• Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

• Arizona Board of Nursing

• Arizona Department of Financial Institutions

• Arizona Department of Real Estate

• Registrar of Contractors

Premises Liability

At Dessaules Law Group, we work with insurance carriers and the self-insured in premises liability matters. If you’re dealing with a visitor who claims injury on your premises, we act swiftly to activate a solid legal defense.

We have experience in all kinds of premises liability cases, including:

• Negligent security

• Negligent hiring and retention

• Failure to train or supervise

• Failure to conduct background checks

• Faulty lighting or other alleged defects

• Slip and fall

• Dog bites

• Retail accidents (shelving collapse, falling product, etc.)

• Elevator/escalator accident

  
  

Liability Involving Children at School or Child Care Centers

The protection of children is an area where we have specialized expertise. We take pride in getting justice for those too small to speak up for themselves. These cases are highly sensitive in nature and we handle them with the utmost concern for the legal rights and privacy for all parties involved.

Childcare and school claims can be highly complicated. Our insurance defense attorneys understand this and are committed to protecting the rights of the vulnerable without adding any additional complications to the process.

We’re equipped to handle all kinds of school and daycare liability claims, including:

• Inappropriate contact with minors

• Negligent supervision

• Physical and/or emotional child abuse

• Violations of licensing rules

• Injuries caused by fights with other children

• Unsafe equipment

• Failure to meet nutritional guidelines

Real Estate Title Disputes

Real estate title disputes can be very problematic and time-consuming for all involved parties. The team at Dessaules has the experience required to successfully handle title claims litigation. We serve insurers and self-insureds in commercial and residential title disputes. We are experienced in handling title disputes involving the following:

• Easement and access issues

• Validity and priority of liens

• Quiet title

• Foreclosure litigation

• Fraud

• Bad faith

• Title insurance coverage

Bad Faith/ Coverage Matters

In the complex world of insurance coverage disputes, you can trust that the experienced attorneys at Dessaules will work to interpret concurrent policies, work with the courts to determine coverage, and expertly write coverage opinion letters.

We have experience working with the following:

• Commercial general liability (CGL)

• Errors & Omissions (E&O)

• Directors & Officers (D&O)

• Professional liability

• Employment practices liability (EPL)

Inland Marine

Our experienced defense lawyers have handled a number of personal injury cases involving trucking accidents. We are available to serve both inland marine carriers and self-insureds, including long-and short-haul truckers, fleets of all sizes, and owner-operators. Our dedicated experience includes:

• Driver liability

• Safety regulations (driving, hauling, and loading)

• Interstate commerce laws

Appellate Law

Our team has successfully argued and defended appeals in all appellate courts in the state. We regularly handle appeals in all kinds of civil matters. Our team of skilled appellate lawyers is also experienced in:

• Administrative appeals

• Justice court appeals

• Special actions

Experienced Insurance Defense Litigation

Our firm frequently assists insurance providers in Arizona and California in seeking resolution of coverage discrepancies. You can rest assured that we will carefully examine the policy and determine the amount warranted to the policyholder, and draft a fact-based, professional opinion letter. Once the letter is submitted, we work carefully and tactfully through the arbitration and mediation process to develop the settlement that will protect the insurance company’s best interest.

At Dessaules Law Group, we have a reputation for always seeking what is best for our clients, both in and out of court.

Contact Your Insurance Defense Law Firm, Dessaules Law Group, Today

Did someone file a formal complaint that threatens your insurance license? Do you need help setting the record straight and maintaining your reputation? What insurance defense law group can you rely on to ensure that you don’t lose your license?

You need a team that’s dedicated to looking out for your best interest -- someone who will work tirelessly to build a strong legal defense. You need Dessaules Law Group.

As one of Arizona’s top insurance defense firms, you can trust our team to handle your insurance defense with the utmost professionalism and dedication to serving you and your best interests. Get in touch today for your consultation.