Suite 2900
Los Anegeles, California 90071
United States
David Simantob focuses his practice on complex insurance coverage and bad faith matters, appeals and the use of alternative dispute resolution involving errors and omissions, commercial general liability, media, personal lines and first-party property claims. During his more than 20-year career, David has advised insurers with respect to insurance coverage, drafting policy language and claims handling issues. Through Wilson Elser’s expansive network, David regularly engages in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and appeals of complex insurance matters across the United States and abroad. Over the years, he has handled insurance coverage litigation and appeals in cases of first impression in California, Florida, Oregon and elsewhere.
David regularly acts as national coverage counsel for major insurance companies. Program Management is a dedicated practice area at Wilson Elser, comprising licensed attorneys who evaluate and investigate claims, offer opinions on coverage, issue coverage positions, retain and manage counsel for insureds, budget and manage litigation expenses, and make reserve recommendations. In this context, David’s negotiating skills provide leverage and can enhance cost-effective resolution of claims.
Job Types | Partner |
Areas of Practice | 1) Appellate, 2) Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, 3) Information Governance, 4) Insurance & Reinsurance Coverage, 5) Insurance & Reinsurance Defense and 6) Program Management |
Law School | UCLA School of Law (J.D.,1991) |
Education | Brown University (B.A.,1988) |
Bar Member / Association | California State Bar Association |
Most recent firm | Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP |
LinkedIn Profile | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-simantob-8ab3071 |
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