Heather Richardson > Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP > Los Angeles, United States > Lawyer Profile

Boasting vast insurance-industry expertise, the insurance practice at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP stands out in litigation, offering invaluable experience representing some of the world’s largest insurers across a vast array of sectors, including property and casualty, health, homeowners, life, and workers’ compensation. The practice has a strong record in addressing challenges such as bad faith exposures, intricate business or pricing models, discrimination allegations, and the nuanced interpretation of policy language affecting clients. Based in Los Angeles, nationally recognized litigator Deborah Stein co-chairs the practice alongside Geoffrey Sigler, based in Washington, with an exceptional track record having successfully represented corporate clients in dozens of class actions and other complex cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Other key members of the practice include Los Angeles based Richard Doren, an experienced litigator who handles appeals in complex matters before state and federal courts and international arbitration tribunals, and Matthew Hoffman, a seasoned specialist in civil trials, placing a primary focus on navigating complex insurance and reinsurance disputes. Further strengthening the practice from Los Angeles, Brady Hamburger brings expertise in class actions and intricate litigation, both at trial and appellate levels while Heather Richardson offers extensive experience in state and federal court at both the trial and appellate level.