Dominic S. Nesbitt

Dominic S. Nesbitt directs the firm’s coverage analysis practice.

Dominic initially trained as an insurance broker at Lloyd’s of London before entering law school in the early 1980s. He is licensed to practice law in both California and England.

Dominic’s initial practice in London with Lawrance Messer & Co. (now Nabarro Nathanson), as well as his entire practice in California, has been devoted exclusively to the area of insurance coverage analysis, with a particular focus on commercial general liability, directors and officers, professional liability, and property policies. Dominic is the past Chairman of the Insurance Section of the San Diego County Bar Association.

Prior to forming Osborne & Nesbitt LLP in 1996, he was associated with the national law firms of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP and Adams, Duque & Hazeltine. He is a member of both the California Bar and the Law Society of England and Wales.

Dominic holds an AV-rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been annually recognized by his peers as a leader in the field of insurance law.

Further details about Dominic's professional background and experience can be found in the "Professional Summary PDF" in the left column.

PRACTICES

• Insurance Recovery
• Insurance Analysis
• Insurance Litigation

EDUCATION

• University of the West of England, England(LL.B., honors, 1985.)

• College of Law, Guildford, Surrey, England(Law Society Final Examination, 1986.)

ADMISSIONS

• California
• England and Wales

PUBLICATIONS

• Don't miss the " Buss"
• How to Negotiate Allocation of Responsibility Issues Under D&O Policies
• Audit Can Turn Wrongful Insurance Denial into Business Asset
• Survival Guide For Cumis Counsel: How to Address Insurers' Challenges to Fees Owed to Independent Counsel
• Fire Insurance: What You Need to Know Now