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Daniel A. Andrist

Firm Member

Daniel A. Andrist is a shareholder of the firm in the Litigation Department, where he heads the firm’s Insurance Practice Area. His practice is focused primarily upon risk management, insurance policy evaluation, insurance claims, coverage disputes and insurance bad-faith litigation. His general civil litigation practice extends to insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation; construction defect litigation; employment and intellectual property actions; sexual harassment and discrimination claims; property and casualty claims; personal injury lawsuits and other matters.


Education Background

Mr. Andrist graduated cum laude from Oregon State University in 1976 and then served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1983, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He obtained his M.A. in Business Administration in 1987 with an emphasis in operations management. In 1991, Mr. Andrist graduated cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law where he was a member of the San Diego Law Review.

Representative Matters

  • Represents businesses and individuals in risk management, insurance policy evaluation, insurance claims, insurance coverage disputes, and insurance bad faith litigation
  • Represents policyholder clients in matters relating to commercial general liability, professional liability, employment practices liability, director and officer liability, environmental liability, and homeowner and automobile liability insurance policies
  • Advises and represents clients in construction defect litigation, Calderon and SB 800 proceedings, and other civil matters

Professional Affiliations & Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • San Diego County Bar Association (Insurance and Bad Faith Practice Section)

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • Adjunct Professor of Law at University of San Diego School of Law, and guest lecturer on Insurance Law and Computer Law
  • MCLE lecturer on Insurance Law

Professional Awards & Honors

  • AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell (Peer Review Rated)