Practice/Organization Description
Stephanie's practice is primarily focused on disputes between policyholders and their insurance companies. She spent 12 years as a property and casualty commercial insurance broker, managing complex accounts for policyholders in the hospitality, construction, transportation, and real estate arenas, including Space Needle Corporation, the Seattle Monorail, Bellevue Square Mall, and Stevens Healthcare prior to obtaining her law degree and joining the firm, of Counsel. During that time, she obtained the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter ("CPCU") professional designation. Stephanie's background in both the legal and brokerage side of the insurance arena give her a unique perspective on the resolution of coverage disputes. To that end, she provides personal, individualized service to each of her clients in the following areas:
Breach of insurance contract disputes
Property and casualty claims
Coverage for government entities
Insurance agents and brokers
Insurance policy analysis
Bad faith claims
Seminars and continuing education
Serves as an expert witness in cases involving insurance industry custom and practice
Bar Admissions
Washington State Bar Association
US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
US District Court, Western District of Washington
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Education
Seattle University School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2003)
Professional Associations & Memberships
Member, Washington State Association for Justice
Member, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society
Honors and Awards
Parker, Smith & Feek (insurance brokerage) Employee of the Year 1999
Rising Star Award Recipient, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Areas of Practice
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