Gary W. Osborne

Gary W. Osborne directs the firm’s coverage litigation practice.

Gary has successfully argued cases before state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout California. In addition, he has taught trial advocacy and deposition skills as a faculty member/lecturer for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy at programs in Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, Palo Alto, and San Diego. He is currently a Co-Chair of the Lawyer Representatives for the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Gary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984, cum laude, in English and History from The University of Iowa. He earned a Juris Doctorate in 1989 from The University of Chicago Law School. While at the University of Chicago, he won the Hinton Moot Court Competition and earned the Thomas R. Mulroy Prize for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy with Highest Distinction.

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

Further details about Gary'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 Chicago1989 Juris Doctor
• University of Iowa1984 Bachelor of Arts

ADMISSIONS

• California Bar

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