Robert Dennison is an experienced insurance attorney with a proven track record of success in the areas of insurance coverage and liability defense. He provides expert analysis and advice to insurance companies on a range of general liability and first-party property claims. Robert has litigated through appeal insurance bad faith and declaratory relief actions. He has defended employers in employment disputes. He also defends attorneys and insurance brokers in professional liability actions, and regularly defends products liability and general liability suits.

Areas of Focus

Insurance Coverage
In insurance coverage claims, Robert has successfully represented insurers in bad faith claims, equitable contribution and declaratory relief actions. He has resolved or litigated numerous claims for insurance coverage in all manner of general liability, professional liability and property insurance. He has successfully handled insurance matters involving construction defects, catastrophic accidents, business disputes, and commercial and personal lines insurance. 

Liability Defense
In defense cases, Robert has represented all manner of businesses and individuals in successfully defending their interests. These include construction and construction defect disputes, premises and product liability, and employment wage-and-hour claims, both individual and class action suits. He has defended employers and management personnel in sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation actions. In addition, Robert has defended escrow companies, attorneys and insurance brokers against professional liability claims

    Education

    • University of West Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1986)
    • University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1979)

    Bar Admissions

    • California

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Robert David Dennison

Robert Dennison is an experienced insurance attorney with a proven track record of success in the areas of insurance coverage and liability defense. He provides expert analysis and advice to insurance companies on a range of general liability and first-party property claims. Robert has litigated through appeal insurance bad faith and declaratory relief actions. He has defended employers in employment disputes. He also defends attorneys and insurance brokers in professional liability actions, and regularly defends products liability and general liability suits.

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